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Lexus RX 350, Car Buying, SUV
#5439 of 5516 Re: New 2013 RX350 FWD List $49,100 [saz25]
by nycarbuyer2013
Dec 29, 2012 (6:40 am)
the MSRP was 49,800...i will take the deal at 44,000. Like i said..i was shooting for close to 12% of MSRP. Did you get better than 12 %?
#5440 of 5516 Purchase price on New RX 350 FWD
by newrx
Dec 29, 2012 (9:29 am)
Hello , Trying to finalize the deal on RX 350 FWD , with premium package & NAV and 19inc wheels , I m first time lexus buyer , MSRP is at $49K , with some negatations it got down to $45.5 exculding taxes , he applied only $500 certificate , i know lots of folks talking about 2 certificates ? for 2k what are those ?
Is this a good price ??
#5441 of 5516 Re: Purchase price on New RX 350 FWD [newrx]
by dotbowels
Dec 30, 2012 (3:37 pm)
I bought one 12/29. I previously owned a Lexus so I qualified for $1K Loyalty Certificate. I financed thru Lexus and got a second certificate for another $1K off. Total $2K Off . Then I started negotiating from there. Hope it goes well for you. Do the best you can and don't let anyone pee on your Cheerios when it is done.
Dorothy
#5442 of 5516 Re: Purchase price on New RX 350 FWD [dotbowels]
by newrx
Dec 30, 2012 (6:43 pm)
thank you, finalized the deal at $44.5K (MSRP of 49k) , not sure how well i did in negotiating process , Hope i didn't messed up
, either way its done deal
Thank you for all your help and support
#5443 of 5516 Beware of the new RX 350 2013
by lka
Dec 31, 2012 (2:38 pm)
I don't know why I haven't read anything about this in any reviews, or on any forums but I hate the RX 350 2013! Hate it!! Let me start by saying that I loved my RX 2010. I turned in my lease thinking I was getting a new and improved RX. Yes, it has some improvements but it has hard seats and a very stiff suspension. This is on the RX 350 non sport model. The sport model must be a horror story. If I wanted this much feedback from the road I would buy a BMW. What was Lexus thinking and why isn't anyone else commenting on this? The seats are very hard, too compared with my 2010. I hate it so much that I've called the dealer to find out what it will cost for me to bring it back and finance my 2010.
#5444 of 5516 HOPE IT WORKS OUT
by dotbowels
Jan 01, 2013 (3:42 am)
"#5443 of 5443 Beware of the new RX 350 2013 by lka
Dec 31, 2012 (1:38 pm)
I don't know why I haven't read anything about this in any reviews, or on any forums but I hate the RX 350 2013! Hate it!! Let me start by saying that I loved my RX 2010. I turned in my lease thinking I was getting a new and improved RX. Yes, it has some improvements but it has hard seats and a very stiff suspension. This is on the RX 350 non sport model. The sport model must be a horror story. If I wanted this much feedback from the road I would buy a BMW. What was Lexus thinking and why isn't anyone else commenting on this? The seats are very hard, too compared with my 2010. I hate it so much that I've called the dealer to find out what it will cost for me to bring it back and finance my 2010. "
Reallllllllllllly? Did you sit in the car before you bought it and or do an extended test drive? Hope it works out for you.
#5445 of 5516 Re: Beware of the new RX 350 2013 [lka]
by saz25
Jan 01, 2013 (5:15 am)
If you think that the ride seems hard try checking the tire pressure. Mine was about 5 PSI above the recommended amount. When I lowered the pressure it made for a smoother ride.
Steve
#5446 of 5516 Re: HOPE IT WORKS OUT [dotbowels]
by lka
Jan 01, 2013 (11:52 am)
I handled everything over the phone and internet and did not conduct an extensive test drive. This was an enormous mistake. One that I will never repeat. I read extensive reviews about the car online and posts on forums and never read one word about the change in suspension and the hard seats. I wonder if anyone is really testing these cars for the reviews. Are they simply reprinting the press release from Lexus corporate. And, how are folks vetted for participating in forums? How do we know that they are not hired by company PR. Not nice to think about but it is making me doubt some of the positive reviews I read online especially after my experience with the 2013 RX 350.
#5447 of 5516 Re: HOPE IT WORKS OUT [dotbowels]
by lka
Jan 01, 2013 (1:11 pm)
Thank you Dotbowels for your wishes that everything works out. Happy New Year to you and your family!! I hope your year is filled with health, happiness and prosperity!!
#5448 of 5516 Re: HOPE IT WORKS OUT [lka]
by cec7
Jan 02, 2013 (7:20 am)
I took my car overnight. Had a little problem with the wind noise but other than that I thought the car was quiet and was a smooth, comfortable ride. First time I have ever owned a Lexus. Also, I have never driven a 2010 RX350 so I can't compare the two.
I had a 2009 Murano. The Murano had a softer seat than the Lexus and a terrific ride but I like the Lexus just as much.
I hear your frustration about the Lexus. At age 74 I've made a mistake or two when purchasing new cars but I 'm betting that, as you get use to the drive, you'll come to enjoy it. I know that you will adapt--just give it some time.(BTW-I read my comment to my wife who smiled and said" I sure that exactly what he wants to hear")