CT200h Test Drive
03-21-11, 04:53 PM
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yea same here...i went to the car show that they had in town this weekend..sat in a ct200h and man..although i love the car...i can't make it my daily driver...esp when taking my gf's family around...when i put the settings to my preferred arrangement...there is no leg room in the back...
but then i sat in an rx...and damn that was nice..
and alot of space...
but then i sat in an rx...and damn that was nice..
and alot of space...
03-30-11, 11:55 AM
#17
You gotta understand Newport Lexus: They're in Newport Beach and have a totally elitist attitude. I doubt they have any interest in selling a low-priced model like the CT (unless they can make a killing on dealer-added accessories).
Their dealership looks like a resort. We sat by the fireplace near the waterfall while the sales guy went to get the keys for our test drive. They are used to rich old guys coming in and writing checks for the full price of the car without so much as blinking. To negotiate would be considered gauche and 7 grand for rims is pocket change to most of their customers.
You should have seen their expression when I suggested they knock a little off the MSRP of the CT. It was as if I was the first person to ever suggest paying less than sticker (and maybe I was).
Their dealership looks like a resort. We sat by the fireplace near the waterfall while the sales guy went to get the keys for our test drive. They are used to rich old guys coming in and writing checks for the full price of the car without so much as blinking. To negotiate would be considered gauche and 7 grand for rims is pocket change to most of their customers.
You should have seen their expression when I suggested they knock a little off the MSRP of the CT. It was as if I was the first person to ever suggest paying less than sticker (and maybe I was).
03-30-11, 09:41 PM
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I've never had a bad experience with them. Only used them for a few things, but it had always been pleasant. I mainly stick with South Bay Lexus, Santa Monica Lexus or Jim Falk since they are the closest to my house. If im in OC and need something for the car I always head to Newport Lexus. Way better than South County or Westminster imo.
04-02-11, 01:25 AM
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Well, considering where Newport Lexus is located and considering the demographic, I wouldn't expect them to have to take anything off sticker since most of the people who go through there probably have no problem paying MSRP.
Times are definitely changing though, especially if Lexus is targeting a younger crowd with this car.
Matt
Times are definitely changing though, especially if Lexus is targeting a younger crowd with this car.
Matt
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