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Lexus RX 350 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#5180 of 5522 Re: Advice on Tires [lexusrx350new] by nazzy100

Aug 15, 2012 (6:25 pm)

Replying to: lexusrx350new (Aug 15, 2012 5:38 pm)
I couldn't believe it either, as I don't think I've heard of a name brand tire, with Zero warranty on tread wear.
 
I specifically called Discount Tire, the Real Manager, whose has been here 15 years, and asked if that was true, and he did indeed confirm it to be true. So, I then called Costco, and asked the same question and also got the same answer. Both places said Lexus went with that tire because it was supposed to be extra quiet...even though no tread warranty . I don't buy that, or else they would put all their cars with it... ? I don't think so. They knew it had no warranty, but threw in on a few to keep the complaints down. It's probably a very soft tire..thus wears easily ?
 
And, there is the buyer who replaces his car every two years, or one year leases, etc. No complaints there as those folks turn the car in and walk away. And folks who don't drive much, like we have here in my city.
 
 By the way, when checking with the tire places, I did state, Dunlop GrandTrek Touring A/S 19 inch, 235/55R/19 . I can't speak for their 18 version on the Lexus RX 2010-2013 350/FWD or AWD as I didn't ask on that one.
 
By the way, both places as well as Tire Rack, confirmed. Lexus shows these at all three places, as replacement tires, as well as the Michelins, Lattitudes, Pilots, and Bridgestones.
 
Note:
 
It's important to know here, for those that do have the Dunlops, that there is NO known safety issue here at all.
 
None of the reviews had any remarks about blowouts, or other safety issues. This is just about a non- warranty on tread wear on these tires. And the fact, Lexus put a cheaper brand tire on a very popular Luxury car in their line when there were other better brands with warranties available to them for all their cars.

#5181 of 5522 Re: Price paid for 2013 RX 350 FWD [overland0715] by tonyca

Aug 15, 2012 (6:53 pm)

Replying to: overland0715 (Jul 18, 2012 3:53 pm)
Hello All:
 
I got an offer for RX350 FWD with PD FT 3T WU NV HS PA plus ZI Accessory. MSRP is $48,494 and their offer is $43,756 plus TTL, so the discount is $4,738. I know overland you got MSRP $47,974 one for $42,783 ($46,357 with TTL) with discount $5,191.
 
How do you guys think about this offer and how much room can I negotiate?
 
Thanks.

#5182 of 5522 advice needed in NC by sam4unc1

Aug 15, 2012 (7:42 pm)

I have an offer of 43,300 for a 2013 awd Lexus display audio pkg, heated an ventilated seats,intuitive parking assist,premium pkg,cargo mat cargo net and wheel locks MSRP 46,430 is this a good deal?

#5183 of 5522 Re: Advice on Tires [lexusrx350new] by valueguy

Aug 16, 2012 (8:38 am)

Replying to: lexusrx350new (Aug 15, 2012 5:38 pm)
1. You guys are getting great deals on these RX350s. It was like pulling teeth getting $3500-$4000 off a $49,000 MSRP RX 350. Anyone getting $4500-$5200 off is a superstar and should be buying my next car.
 
2. My 2010 RX 350 with Michelin Tires that had over 50,000 miles on them drove better in the sun and the rain than the brand new Dunlop tires. When we swapped them out for new Michelin tires even my wife noticed the difference immediately.
 
3. Please notice how helpful our real world info/cost is compared to TruCar or Edmunds. We now know TruCar isn't a reliable site any longer for invoice.
Dealers have solved this problem by having 2 invoice price lists. One for the public and one one where Manufacturers directly rebate the dealer for each car sold (not listed anywhere, secret info).

#5184 of 5522 Re: Advice on Tires [valueguy] by tonyca

Aug 16, 2012 (10:47 am)

Replying to: valueguy (Aug 16, 2012 8:38 am)
1. I am still checking with the dealer what brand tire for this offer, though in Southern CA it may be not a big problem. But I still prefer Michelin since it carries a warranty. I will figure all those out and then head for my new car. I am thinking of squeezing $5,000. Currently it is $4,500 discount and I still need to play the game with them a little.
 
2. Yes you are right what TrueCar calls a great price is no longer a great price. Better you come to this bulltin and find out something from other buyers.
 
3. I also tried to use Costco program but it sucks. The dealer called me and said I have to go to their store and they won't offer a price if I don't go there. If the price is only valid if I take it immediately and is not valid if I step out of the dealership.

#5185 of 5522 Re: Advice on Tires [tonyca] by nazzy100

Aug 16, 2012 (10:57 am)

Replying to: tonyca (Aug 16, 2012 10:47 am)
Have you seen this particular car or is this all on the phone ?
 
Do you have the vin number from the Dealer ?

#5186 of 5522 Re: Advice on Tires [nazzy100] by tonyca

Aug 16, 2012 (11:04 am)

Replying to: nazzy100 (Aug 16, 2012 10:57 am)
Not yet. I don't want to go there before it comes close to what it should be. But they did send me something similar to window sticker.

#5187 of 5522 Re: Offer on 2013 RX350-good deal? [awardshop10] by conkev

Aug 16, 2012 (4:25 pm)

Replying to: awardshop10 (Jul 19, 2012 7:30 pm)
Sounds like a great deal to me. I bought my Lexus RX 350 AWD two weeks ago and the sticker price was 49,300 and I got it for 45,000. It has the same options you listed except it doesnt have the remote start.

#5188 of 5522 Re: Advice on Tires [tonyca] by nazzy100

Aug 16, 2012 (4:35 pm)

Replying to: tonyca (Aug 16, 2012 11:04 am)
Tonyca:
 
 A few questions-
 
Do they have the actual car you want there in the dealership(s) ? Or are they saying we'll find it for you ?
 
Ask them to fax you a copy of the real entire window sticker. They have a duplicate Factory copy in the office,. Make sure it has the wheels (Size & Style) you want as well as all the other stuff you want.
 
Keep in mind, always, your and their very best and bottom deal will be at the dealership when you are ready right then to write the check. You'll never get their best deal on the phone, as they know you are still price shopping. Know your number, and all equipment on the actual vin number car, and go and make your final offer with that check book out.
 
 So, what should it be for you to buy it ? Do you know yet ? And if so, are YOU ready to commit if you get your price at the Dealership ?

#5189 of 5522 Re: Advice on Tires [nazzy100] by tonyca

Aug 16, 2012 (6:06 pm)

Replying to: nazzy100 (Aug 16, 2012 4:35 pm)
Hi nazzy100,
 
Thank you for your suggestion. Yes I did get the copy of that window sticker with vin. They told me it is on the way to this store, not from other dealership. And it will be before the end of this month.
 
Yes you are right they won't offer the best until I show up. I am ready to buy it since I still like the 1.9% rate which will last to 09/04. So I am in touch with them and will go to the store when this car arrives for a face-to-face negotiation.
 
By looking at this forum, it seems the best deal is at about $5,191 discount for a MSRP$47.974 one. My expectation is to get something similar or better since my one is MSRP $48,494.00. I think there is still some room.

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