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Lexus RX 350 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: fcube [hal56] by rparis
Mar 26, 2009 (10:47 am)
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Replying to: hal56 (Mar 26, 2009 9:55 am)

If no one was willing to buy at list (many dealers sold the RX before they were even available at MSRP) then the price would go down. In Feb there was 0 discount, now a few thousand dollars off. What is considrred a reasonable price to pay over invoice? I think from invoice to MSRP there is about $5000.
 
I also doubt Lexus will provide any type of rebate or marketing support.
 
I hope others who purchased will let the rest of us know the discount obtained.
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [89944S2] by my3grlz
Mar 26, 2009 (7:21 pm)
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Replying to: 89944S2 (Mar 25, 2009 2:54 pm)

Hello all,
Here's the update. After the dealer principal called, and the general manager followed up... I got a lot of fake apology and the deal for $42,700 before taxes and fees (the MSRP was $47,091). The ports are only opened every other week, so the car I was supposed to get on Saturday arrived today, they called me, cleaned it up and I got home about around 10. While I paid $700 more than I argued for, I got the car that I wanted... I guess I'm not so tough after all! Well, yes I am...my brothers told me I was getting a good deal and to not press my luck! So there you have it, the power of the pen does work.
 
Thanks to the reader who suggested I contact corporate. I think that struck a nerve!
 
Good luck everyone on your next vehicle endeavor. Take care, 2010 RX350 owner.
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Re: fcube [md_outback] by my3grlz
Mar 26, 2009 (7:27 pm)
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Replying to: md_outback (Mar 25, 2009 3:15 pm)

Hi Md_outback;
 
I took your advice and reached out to Len Stoler after my deal didn't go through on Saturday. You know I requested a price inquiry from these folks on Monday.... it's been almost a week, and no one contacted me. I was not liking that at all.
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [maximafan] by my3grlz
Mar 26, 2009 (7:30 pm)
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Replying to: maximafan (Mar 24, 2009 10:55 pm)

I like the new Maxima, but the RX stole my heart!!!! I cannot complain much about my '06 Max except I put the wrong type of gas in it in the beginning and it has stunk to high-heaven every since. I've been waiting to throw this car back to the dealer and let them figure out how to fix the smell when you excelerate up a hill or on the straight away. It smells like really-rotten eggs or sulfur. Well, tomorrow, it goest back and I don't have to worry no more!
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [rparis] by my3grlz
Mar 26, 2009 (7:33 pm)
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Replying to: rparis (Mar 24, 2009 6:59 am)

The processing fee for MD is $100. Some dealers may charge more, i.e., VA is $350 I think. I don't know why I have to pay for them to process my paperwork...it's always something!!!
 
If you use the United Buying Service, they don't allow dealers to charge the processing fee. What I've found, dealers try to steer you away from using the UBS certificates. Of course you know I reported both dealerships that did that!
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [my3grlz] by rparis
Mar 27, 2009 (1:36 am)
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Replying to: my3grlz (Mar 26, 2009 7:21 pm)

Thanks for the update. I think you did great, getting over a $4000 discount.Just curious how come you settled for a bit less than earlier promised? In some areas the processing fee is referred, I guess, as a documentation fee and many dealers charge well over $200. I do not think it should be an additional charge, but part of overhead,however, it is a way of additional profit.
 
Let us know what you think of the car after driving it-can you compare to previous models.
 
thanks again for all the info.
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [rparis] by my3grlz
Mar 27, 2009 (3:49 am)
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Replying to: rparis (Mar 27, 2009 1:36 am)

Hi rparis....
 
You're welcome. I didn't get less car, I got the same car!!!! That was the one thing I wasn't willing to compromise with. The car salesman had given me the inventory sheet when I came in on Saturday. I made sure the VIN numbers matched and everything. It's Matador Red, beige leather interior, comfort, premium, tow & nav packages, along with some other accessories from my original email. I paid $700 more than I was willing to at first, but I still got the car I wanted, so I left well enough alone. My brothers (who were in my corner) said the deal was good, so I said ok. I'm not sure about that processing fee. I think it's a rip-off, and we're paying for it twice. I believe it's included in the destination fee... and it shouldn't be passed to the consumer, but such is life!
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Re: fcube [fcube] by my3grlz
Mar 27, 2009 (3:52 am)
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Replying to: fcube (Mar 25, 2009 1:51 pm)

How do you know what the invoice price is? Is that different from the MSRP? I was told I was getting a few hundred over the invoice, but I don't believe that....
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Re: fcube [my3grlz] by md_outback
Mar 27, 2009 (5:32 am)
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Replying to: my3grlz (Mar 26, 2009 7:27 pm)

Sorry to hear that. The Internet manager (I'm not allowed to mention his name) is usually very prompt about getting back to you. May be worth a phone call: Ask to speak to the Internet manager and tell him you requested a quote on Monday and you're ready to buy. Like I said, his pricing has always been the best of all DC area dealers with little need to negotiate further.
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [my3grlz] by jayvis
Mar 27, 2009 (6:28 am)
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Replying to: my3grlz (Mar 26, 2009 7:21 pm)

You should feel very good about getting the deal you did. If your vehicle's MSRP is $47,091, the invoice is around $41,485. $1200 over invoice on a new 2010 RX is an excellent deal at this time. All of these people thinking they should be able to buy a new Lexus for little to nothing over invoice are not realistic in my opinion. Not to say it isn't possible, depending on a particular dealer's position, but the luxury car dealerships have higher overhead to support. If you're not willing to pay $1000 over invoice for a new Lexus, go buy a Ford, Chevy or Chrysler instead.

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