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09 rx vs 10 rx.
by tyler70
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Apr 02, 2009 (3:52 am)
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with such a big difference in price between a 09 and 10 models,it makes me think. besides the new appearance look and the Nav mouse, can anyone tell me a few major difference between the 2 models ?
also, I live in southern cali (orange county) any recommendation as to which dealers are best, willing to negotiate ? thanks
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Re: 09 rx vs 10 rx. [tyler70]
by hal56
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Apr 02, 2009 (5:43 am)
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Replying to: tyler70 (Apr 02, 2009 3:52 am)
do not forget the obvious--in 3 years what will be the used car value of each--will the '10 have 6-7k more value?
and how to filter in its still a better car
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [bmlexus]
by jayvis
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Apr 02, 2009 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: bmlexus (Apr 01, 2009 10:01 pm)
I believe everyone who's new car shopping should test drive everything in the particular class. I drove the BMW X3 and X5 before buying my '09 RX350. I, like many men, was a little worried by the fact that so many women drive RX350s and I did prefer the handling and feel of the BMWs. I ultimately chose the RX because of the following: 1) Lexus reliability. The RX350 blows the X3 and X5 out of the water when you compare service and warranty issues (just read these forums). 2) Total cost of ownership. Not only can the RX350 be had for less money than both of the Bimmers, but the total cost over the life of the vehicle is less. 3) I prefer the interior design and comfort of the Lexus over the BMWs. So, when I added these things up, they far outweighed the handling and macho image advantages of the BMWs. And since owning the RX350, I've gotten alot of great comments from MEN on what a nice ride I have. And another thing I've noticed, at least around where I live, you see about as many women driving X3s and X5s as you do RX350s.
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [jayvis]
by rparis
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Apr 02, 2009 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: jayvis (Apr 02, 2009 6:11 am)
As a male who owns a 2001 RX, I could care less if the vehicle is more popular with men or women. I was given the RX as a loaner, loved the vehicle so I purchased one when I needed a new vehcile and have totally enjoyed it.
I am planning on purchasing a 2010. but am hoping Lexus will offer an incentive so I am just waiting until pricing-discount is right for me. It seems as if some dealers are beginning ti increase the amount of their discounts.
I hope others will keep all of us up to speed as to how much dealers are willing to discount. What do most feel is a fair dealer charge over invoice?
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [rparis]
by jayvis
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Apr 02, 2009 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: rparis (Apr 02, 2009 7:11 am)
Everyone has their own opinion on what a fair price over dealer invoice is. On a new model, I believe $750 - $1000 over invoice is fair to both the buyer and dealer.
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [jayvis]
by degirl
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Apr 02, 2009 (12:31 pm)
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Replying to: jayvis (Apr 02, 2009 10:46 am)
jayvis
Are you employed by the Lexus company ? just curious.
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [degirl]
by jayvis
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Apr 03, 2009 (7:30 am)
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Replying to: degirl (Apr 02, 2009 12:31 pm)
No, I'm not a Lexus employee. I've bought a lot of cars in my life and used to go into a deal worrying more about how close I could get to the invoice price than how the vehicle would actually meet my needs. I'm the type of car shopper who does a ton of research before I go into "buying" mode. I know what I want when I contact a dealership and I go in armed with pricing information. I hate haggling and don't like to spend weeks, days or even many hours trying to get a dealer to come down $100 to get the vehicle I want. I know there are high volume dealers out there in certain large city markets who will rely on their holdback as the only profit on certain vehicles in certain situations. But being in the rural Midwest, I don't have the luxury of having multiple competing Lexus dealers at my door step. I've found that almost any dealer will agree on a deal for $750 - $1000 over invoice on almost any vehicle at almost anytime. This level of profit will keep the dealer in business, keep the salesperson's job and make them happy to give me attention after the sale if I need it. Think about it - when it comes to a Lexus RX350, your dealing with a vehicle that has a markup of $5000 to $6000 over dealer invoice. Lexus, like most luxury brand dealers, have higher overhead so they can offer the customer more high end services. That high markup is there so the dealer can cover that higher overhead and expensive inventory. If I can make a painless deal in minimal time on a vehicle I know I want, it's worth the extra few hundred bucks (I might have gotten off) to me.
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [jayvis]
by degirl
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Apr 03, 2009 (8:49 am)
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Replying to: jayvis (Apr 03, 2009 7:30 am)
Thanks for the reply.
Do you know why the Lexus dealerships don't put their new inventory online as they do the pre-owned? I feel if there is a specific vehicle with options x,y,z, then I am more familiar with the vehicle's exact cost and not confused by other options and costs not interesting to me. It makes it more difficult to keep it as short and painless as possible.
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [degirl]
by aggiedog
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Apr 03, 2009 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: degirl (Apr 03, 2009 8:49 am)
Not posting the inventory bugged me too but my salesman was sending me emails on several models everyday until the one I wanted appeared. Annoying but it worked out for me.
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Re: 2010 RX in North Carolina [degirl]
by jayvis
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Apr 03, 2009 (12:14 pm)
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Replying to: degirl (Apr 03, 2009 8:49 am)
I've wondered the same thing and totally agree with you. What I've done and suggest you do is contact the dealer/dealers in your area and let them know what model and options you're interested in. Ask them to email what they have in inventory that's close to what you're looking for, including the option packages and MSRP on those particular cars. Then you can do your cost research. Otherwise, if the dealers happen to be close by, cruise their lots on Sunday. Take photos of the window stickers of cars you're interested in and use them to do your research.
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