Need help buying the Ct200h (Los Angeles area)
05-01-11, 02:51 PM
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Need help buying the Ct200h (Los Angeles area)
hello everyone, this will be my first attempt to buy a luxury car or just a new car at all. I am a newbie.
For a long time now, I have become interested in the lexus ct200h. The main attraction is the MPG of course ( I see it as a great alternative to the Prius, which I am not too fond of).
Update: got the car!
For a long time now, I have become interested in the lexus ct200h. The main attraction is the MPG of course ( I see it as a great alternative to the Prius, which I am not too fond of).
Update: got the car!
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05-01-11, 03:24 PM
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Have you considered a 3 or 4 year lease with a buyout price given at inception of the lease. I leased my last vehicle for 3 years and bought it at the end. Where I am it is state law they must give you a buyout price when you sign the lease.
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would you be able to tell me how much i should expect (before taxes) for the lease and what the buy out price might be?
thanks again
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The CT is at a very high demand right now, and not only that, in the next few months with the disaster in Japan, supply will begin to tighten. I would not expect the CT to lower in msrp until the end of the year.
chances are, you you probably be looking at 1 thousand at most off msrp because the invoice to msrp is a really small margin.
chances are, you you probably be looking at 1 thousand at most off msrp because the invoice to msrp is a really small margin.
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The CT is at a very high demand right now, and not only that, in the next few months with the disaster in Japan, supply will begin to tighten. I would not expect the CT to lower in msrp until the end of the year.
chances are, you you probably be looking at 1 thousand at most off msrp because the invoice to msrp is a really small margin.
chances are, you you probably be looking at 1 thousand at most off msrp because the invoice to msrp is a really small margin.
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Also, I know the base models are hard to find in SoCal and may need to be special-ordered. I don't know if you can wheel-n-deal on a special order.
Don't give up though. I got about $1000 off MSRP the first week they were released. If your dealer refuses to budge, then go find another. We're spoiled here. There's a Lexus dealer on every corner. Another thing to look for: Some folks reported they got a $1000 off coupon by attending an auto show and stopping by the Lexus booth. I went to the LA show and never saw or heard of such a thing and I spent a great deal of time at the Lexus booth.
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We really don't know. They may increase production this summer to meet demand and perhaps you may be able to find them on the lots.
Also, I know the base models are hard to find in SoCal and may need to be special-ordered. I don't know if you can wheel-n-deal on a special order.
Don't give up though. I got about $1000 off MSRP the first week they were released. If your dealer refuses to budge, then go find another. We're spoiled here. There's a Lexus dealer on every corner. Another thing to look for: Some folks reported they got a $1000 off coupon by attending an auto show and stopping by the Lexus booth. I went to the LA show and never saw or heard of such a thing and I spent a great deal of time at the Lexus booth.
Also, I know the base models are hard to find in SoCal and may need to be special-ordered. I don't know if you can wheel-n-deal on a special order.
Don't give up though. I got about $1000 off MSRP the first week they were released. If your dealer refuses to budge, then go find another. We're spoiled here. There's a Lexus dealer on every corner. Another thing to look for: Some folks reported they got a $1000 off coupon by attending an auto show and stopping by the Lexus booth. I went to the LA show and never saw or heard of such a thing and I spent a great deal of time at the Lexus booth.
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Ya, now is kind of a bad time.
But the one my family bought was a base model (IE the $29,994 model) that was negotiated to $1k off MSRP. So it is possible, but ya, now is a pretty bad time to try with the shortage of these cars. I'd expect MSRP at this point.
But the one my family bought was a base model (IE the $29,994 model) that was negotiated to $1k off MSRP. So it is possible, but ya, now is a pretty bad time to try with the shortage of these cars. I'd expect MSRP at this point.
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