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Lexus RX 350 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#5492 of 5521 Re: RX 350 AWD Offer [markyg] by saz25

Feb 24, 2013 (9:41 am)

Replying to: markyg (Feb 24, 2013 9:15 am)
Just an FYI. Knowing the name of the dealer or even the specific sales rep doesn't really help. It's difficult to walk into a dealership say something like I want the same deal that another person got. Sometimes it may work, but I wouldn't count on it. They can argue or play the game that incentives changed from week to week, etc.
 
Getting a good deal is all about confidence and negotiating skills and being firm as to what you want to pay.
Good luck.
Steve

#5493 of 5521 Re: RX 350 AWD Offer [presplan] by nissanz

Feb 24, 2013 (7:25 pm)

Replying to: presplan (Feb 23, 2013 8:35 am)
$45000 is what dealers offered me without any negotiation. This did not include any incentives. All dealers specified the incentives separately. If any dealer is quoting you price with all incentives included, then make sure you understand what the fine prints are. You might want to careful dealing with them
 
I got a lot of advice from this forum. The first thing I learnt is that always negotiate the sale price of the car, then ask for incentives. Don't tell you will finance with LFS or own a lexus until you agree of the sale price and get to know what the incentives are. I initially told them that I have my own finance and agreed on the sale price and then told the dealer that I will finance with LFS to get the $1000 cash
 
Stood firm on my offer and finally one dealer agreed.
 
Good luck !

#5494 of 5521 NH, MA.. by nhman1

Feb 25, 2013 (9:45 am)

Hey everyone,
 I'm in the market to lease a 2013 rx 350. It's something I'm going to take my time on and not rush. I was curious to see if there is anyone that has purchased a 2013 rx in The NH or MA area. Any info on what you paid, or reccomendations on a good dealer would be great. Also, would waiting until the 2014's come out benefit me on gettig a better deal on a 13?
 I do plan to start calling around to multiple dealers to compare prices and make them work for my deal. Just figure I would start here. Thanks in advance.

#5495 of 5521 Re: RX 350 AWD Offer [nissanz] by ken117

Feb 28, 2013 (10:26 am)

Replying to: nissanz (Feb 24, 2013 7:25 pm)
I find it interesting so many people think they can fool a dealer.
 
Car sales people sell for a living. They have seen and heard everything. They sell every day while the buyer buys every few years. Nothing is to be gained by erroneously believing you can fool a sales person.
 
I have found being totally upfront with the sales person and not playing games works best. It seems if a sales person recognizes the person across the table is knowlegeable and honest things will progress much quicker and be more fair.
 
Also, not letting the sales person know you intend to finance does not improve the deal. To the dealer, a cash sale is no better than a finance deal and is often less attractive. Dealers know they can increase profit though financing so they may be willing to sell at a lower price. A buyer can always finance and then a day or so later pay the loan.

#5496 of 5521 Re: RX 350 AWD Offer [ken117] by billy3554

Feb 28, 2013 (10:53 am)

Replying to: ken117 (Feb 28, 2013 10:26 am)
Agree, with knowledge and a professional attitude which respects the sales person, buying a vehicle is a simple process.
 
When I buy, I research using pricing information from Edmund's forums, True Car, etc. I obtain the invoice price, dealer incentives, and holdback. I compute a fair price. I find my credit score and available financing terms. I use KBB, Edmunds, and NADA to fairly value my trade. I don't over value my trade.
 
I then initiate contact with dealers over the internet. The dealers who refuse to provide a price I ignore. A dealer who simply requests I visit is of no interest. I am looking for a dealer who understands the internet buyer. I follow up with the dealers who give me a quote. I then visit one dealer, usually the dealer who has the best on line reviews. I present my numbers to the sales person and negotiate. I usually give a few hundred dollars to nudge the negotations forward.
 
I allow the dealer to finance me at or below the interest rate I could get from my bank or credit union. If available, I insist on the manufacturers supported finance terms.
 
And, most importantly, I say NO to every product pushed in the dealer's F&I box.

#5497 of 5521 Re: RX 350 AWD Offer [nissanz] by vamsim

Mar 13, 2013 (3:32 pm)

Replying to: nissanz (Feb 18, 2013 7:38 pm)
to nissanz:
can you please let me know the dealer info where you got that price. I assume its for comfort/nav/premium.
Thanks

#5498 of 5521 Re: RX 350 AWD Offer [vamsim] by leenguyen

Mar 13, 2013 (7:03 pm)

Replying to: vamsim (Mar 13, 2013 3:32 pm)
I bought this car 2 moths ago: with NAV, voice command... + Premium Package + Comfort pkg + 12- speaker ,DVD player + Intuitive parking assist + wood & leather trimmed .. + Remote starter = $49,309.
I paid $44,700.00. I think it was very good deal for this area (DC).
I give it a 5-star rating.
When I buy a car, normally, I know things around: Choose a slow day/month.
Make firm offer; Don't say that you buy a car for special occasion. Just say we are still shopping around... Don't let them drive you by any reason.

#5499 of 5521 Re: RX 350 AWD Offer [leenguyen] by vamsim

Mar 13, 2013 (7:03 pm)

Replying to: leenguyen (Mar 13, 2013 7:03 pm)
That is a great price. Which dealer did you get that from? Did you get any special discounts (1000$ cash back for financing with LFS, and others?)?

#5500 of 5521 POHANKA LEXUS IN CHANTILLY VA. by leenguyen

Mar 13, 2013 (7:23 pm)

I knew that but I did not ask. My financial amount is small ($15K) any way. They would not go any further down. They also did not want me to tell others what I paid for it.
Normally, you can get abetter deal at around labor day. But the selections are limited. Especially, for higher end cars.
I remember when I bought my Toyota 4-runner, I paid $25K compared to my friend, who paid $29.5K one week before me. Timing is everything + negotiations: Just be cold. Don't give the any chance to drive you up.

#5501 of 5521 Re: RX 350 AWD Offer [leenguyen] by pjirvine

Apr 02, 2013 (8:52 pm)

Replying to: leenguyen (Mar 13, 2013 7:03 pm)
Does that include taxes and other fees?

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