View Poll Results: What discount did you get off MSRP?
Paid a premium over MSRP
17
1.25%
Paid exactly MSRP (no discount)
95
6.96%
Less than $500 discount
31
2.27%
$500-$999 discount
56
4.11%
$1000-$1999 discount
177
12.98%
$2000-$2999 discount
245
17.96%
$3000-$3999 discount
256
18.77%
$4000 discount or more
487
35.70%
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Official Discount off MSRP poll
03-28-06, 08:21 PM
#46
Originally Posted by kensteele
I don't see what's the big deal with one transaction... The truth is there are so many variables, the only thing that matter is if you feel good in the end. I'd rather pay MSRP and be elated than get $1,000 off and feel cheated.
I remember that we posted a poll wondering if people thought the IS was worth more than MSRP, worth more than invoice, or worth less than invoince. People responded to all aspects.
For some people, they got a good deal paying over MSPR. For some people, they did not get a good deal by paying $100 over invoice. The "value" of the IS is different for some people, that's why people negotiate.
03-28-06, 11:36 PM
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Profit margines on a base IS250 are a lot less than a decked out 350. The price range for the IS goes from low 30s up to almost mid 40s, so expect more of a discount on a more expensive car.
03-29-06, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by storm
Profit margines on a base IS250 are a lot less than a decked out 350. The price range for the IS goes from low 30s up to almost mid 40s, so expect more of a discount on a more expensive car.
03-29-06, 07:39 AM
#50
Originally Posted by LexAppeal
I live in MD and plan on contacting all the Dealers in the MD/DC/NOVA area within 2 weeks.
Looking to purchase an IS250 w/ premium pkg, 18inch wheels, and Spoiler. Do you think it would be feasible to get 2k off MSRP? Can anyone tell me who the better dealers to deal with are? I plan on starting my search using the Internet sales first. Also does the dealer do Tint for a reasonable price? Thanks.
Looking to purchase an IS250 w/ premium pkg, 18inch wheels, and Spoiler. Do you think it would be feasible to get 2k off MSRP? Can anyone tell me who the better dealers to deal with are? I plan on starting my search using the Internet sales first. Also does the dealer do Tint for a reasonable price? Thanks.
His 99 Honda Civic EX with 99.7K miles had a KBB trade of 4500, if it was excellent. His car had a cracked front bumper, dings everywhere, dents + creases on the hood, Cigarrette burns in the back. A hubcap was missing, and all the lugs were different(When his rims were stolen, we had to piecemeal lugs for him. Scratches around the radio, from when his car was broken into. The windows didnt work properly,
his car was lowered, he had a greddy exhaust and an old intake, which we dont have the stock parts for. (They said these are negatives)
03-29-06, 07:47 AM
#51
Originally Posted by tqlla3k
My cousin just bought an IS250, with 17s and premium package from Pohanka, they only budged 1K off MSRP, but gave him a very favorable trade in.
His 99 Honda Civic EX with 99.7K miles had a KBB trade of 4500, if it was excellent. His car had a cracked front bumper, dings everywhere, dents + creases on the hood, Cigarrette burns in the back. A hubcap was missing, and all the lugs were different(When his rims were stolen, we had to piecemeal lugs for him. Scratches around the radio, from when his car was broken into. The windows didnt work properly,
his car was lowered, he had a greddy exhaust and an old intake, which we dont have the stock parts for. (They said these are negatives)
His 99 Honda Civic EX with 99.7K miles had a KBB trade of 4500, if it was excellent. His car had a cracked front bumper, dings everywhere, dents + creases on the hood, Cigarrette burns in the back. A hubcap was missing, and all the lugs were different(When his rims were stolen, we had to piecemeal lugs for him. Scratches around the radio, from when his car was broken into. The windows didnt work properly,
his car was lowered, he had a greddy exhaust and an old intake, which we dont have the stock parts for. (They said these are negatives)
03-29-06, 07:55 AM
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Sorry, they gave 4500 for the beat up civic. My cousin may have gotten a little more for a private sale, but he was 300 miles away from 100K which makes it a difficult sale, especially in its condition
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04-05-06, 10:12 AM
#55
Originally Posted by storm
Profit margines on a base IS250 are a lot less than a decked out 350. The price range for the IS goes from low 30s up to almost mid 40s, so expect more of a discount on a more expensive car.
04-05-06, 03:00 PM
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Im hoping to offer $29,000 for a 250RWD Automatic, basic radio this summer. Hoping I can get 72 month financing for something like that while putting $5000. I would love nav but I cant see it happening on my budget. I want to buy my own place in a couple years so I cant go overboard. I was so wishing the pricing was closer to the TSX range.
Anybody know if the Nav can be added later??? Can a swap ever be done in the future?
Anybody know if the Nav can be added later??? Can a swap ever be done in the future?
04-12-06, 06:12 PM
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i have a question about these discounts
aer these OTD prices or before tax and registration??
i have a friend that just moved to a lexus dealership from infiniti and before we buoght an infiniti m35 from him and now im going to him to buy a is350 but he says he can at most only do 1000 off msrp and then add tax and registartion...
aer these OTD prices or before tax and registration??
i have a friend that just moved to a lexus dealership from infiniti and before we buoght an infiniti m35 from him and now im going to him to buy a is350 but he says he can at most only do 1000 off msrp and then add tax and registartion...
04-13-06, 05:59 AM
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I would shop around. I'm getting mine for basically $3900 of the MSRP fully loaded If you don't mind having it shipped you will probably find a better deal elsewhere. This isn't the car i purchased i got the Lux with rear spoiler but its an idea of what you can find if you shop around.
Here is an example of a quote i received the other day.
Per our conversation earlier today...
Black with Black interior 2006 Lexus IS350
Base Price $35440
Sport Pkg 3695
Navig/Mark Lev Audio 3990
Pref Acc Pkg 194
Destination 590
MSRP $43909
Your price $40000 plus taxes where it will be titled.
Ken
Here is an example of a quote i received the other day.
Per our conversation earlier today...
Black with Black interior 2006 Lexus IS350
Base Price $35440
Sport Pkg 3695
Navig/Mark Lev Audio 3990
Pref Acc Pkg 194
Destination 590
MSRP $43909
Your price $40000 plus taxes where it will be titled.
Ken
04-13-06, 06:30 AM
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Ken -
What approach did you take to getting quotes like this? I'm looking for a similar setup (350/Nav/ML/Lux)... dealer seems willing to go about 2000 off, but would certainly like some other options or evidence to drive him lower.
Thanks,
Matt
What approach did you take to getting quotes like this? I'm looking for a similar setup (350/Nav/ML/Lux)... dealer seems willing to go about 2000 off, but would certainly like some other options or evidence to drive him lower.
Thanks,
Matt
04-13-06, 06:58 AM
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I just emailed a couple dealers and basically pitted them against each other until i got a deal i wanted. I was upfront with them and told them the deals i was being offered. I left it up to them to work with me. I think being upfront with them was quite helpful and they also understood that i had to pay for shipping, so i believe that was another factor that benefitted me.
Good Luck
Good Luck