rockhard

Based upon the laws of supply and demand and being that my dealer has no GX 470s in inventory, is it reasonable to expect to pay MSRP for the GX 470? I have read from carbuyingtips.com that one should pay less for a vehicle that has to be ordered as opposed to one that is sitting on the lot, but I don't think that will apply to a luxury vehicle. Am I wrong?

My dealer quoted a price of just over $48 K for a LX 470, with DVD Navigation, Mark Levison audio system, and towing package. They were pretty set on charging MSRP, but were willing to throw in the spoiler and cargo net for free. Fair deal? Opinions are more than welcomed. Any other port installed option I should ask for?

Also, they told me the wait for a special order GX 470 is about 3 - 4 months, which is not a big deal to me, since I have to sell my current Lexus now.

Replies are welcomed!

Rock Hard

D4SSWME

is this for a brand-spanking new 2003 LX470?

that would be such a dream price since they sell for way over $60K

if yours is used, then I would consider looking at the new stuff the '03 has over the old versions and decide if the extra bucks are worth it.

if you prefer the GX, you don't have to buy from around your area.

you can always place deposits in other dealerships and have them drop ship the GX at your local dealer.

rockhard

I made a type-OH! I accidentally typed I could get a LX for just over $48 K, when in fact, I meant to type I could get a GX for just over $48 K.

Is this still a good deal? Also, they are willing to throw in the spoiler and cargo net for free. Any other options I should go for?

Thanks.

Rock Hard

177mph

It is possible to pay less than msrp for a gx. Sounds like you have a pretty fair deal.

D4SSWME

getting less than MSRP for the new GXis definitely a great buy.

over here in my side of California, these vehicles are commanding MSRP prices.

i don't think one can even get a dollar off MSRP (just to show you the demand for this new SUV)

they are practically flying off the lots.

at least they are not like the MDXs wherein dealers were marking up the cars over MSRP for quite some time and then moved back to sticker and just charged for "forced" options.

must have options on the GX (IMO) are:
Mark Levinson Stereo
Navigation

if you have kids: (definitely keeps you out from hearing "are we there yet?"

Rear Entertainment System (DVD)
Third Row-Seat

degeester

I live in So. Cal and I received a Silver Pine/Charcoal Gray a month ago. Paid less than MSRP, dealt with the owner of the dealership and his general manager. I think I got a deal because my family in the last six months purchased 2 LS430's in addition to the GX.

w4rjd

Ours is Silver Pine and a very basic configuration. No 3rd row, DVD or NAV. GX's seem to stay on the lot for about a day and than they are gone. We paid $1K under MSRP. Not a great deal, but it is a new model.

Ollie