po1qw

iTrader: (2)

Hey guys I just want to ask a quick question regarding the pricing of a is250 that I recently brought and own for 3 days...
Is250 AWD
SMG colored
Mileage: 34,000
Price 26k out the door from auction
No nav/backup cam which i really regret now..


Problem : Recently these past few day after close review of the bill, I'm having feelings of regret ...for reasons of paying more than expected. The price I paid for the vehicle was totaled at 26k with tax included from an auctioneer's invoice... I wish to know if this is an reasonable price for a 2008 is250 with no nav. I check around craigslist and seen deals that blew away the price I paid so a honest response appreciated
This is also my first car and if you guys feel that it's a ripoff than I will return this car asap in search of a better deal.
Sorry if I posted in wrong section too X.x But i need an answer quick so I can get back to the dealer

Thanks
Larry~

udithadj

I bought a 2008 IS350 with Lux Package & Nav (park assist, HID) for $26,600 +TTL from a Lexus dealer. it only had 13,500 miles & came with a certified 3 yr/100,000 mile warranty. This was in Feb 2012

po1qw

iTrader: (2)

yea man I seen is350s for 26k fully loaded off craigslist and autotrader.. so as of right now I'm having this sick feeling in my stomach
this was my first car and the recklessness and impatience got to me

udithadj

The only reason I got the 350 because that's the car I wanted. My wife's rev4 V6 is faster than IS250 . All wheel drive is cool but IS is not a snow car. make sure you have extened warranty since 250's have the carbon build up problem. good luck.

laobo979

iTrader: (5)

If you can go return it and get the 350 and put snow tire for the winter time. I do that in the northeast and no issues as long as you know how to drive RWD in the winter.

Boostd

iTrader: (1)

Did you buy this at an auction? I didn't know you could return cars bought from an auction.

po1qw

iTrader: (2)

Yea I think the decision is made....will call the dealer tomorrow for the return and file a damage claim in response to it.. hopefully my next car will be purchased with no regrets.

MikeyK02

iTrader: (7)

timeout...it's in their clause that you can return it with no penalty??

Ascari_2

Since you said this is your first car you might not be aware of this, but this isn't best buy where you get to return something just because you don't like it.

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

Wait, did you buy the car from the auction using a dealers license, or did you pre-buy the car from the auction.

Believe it or not, auction prices a lot of times are higher then private sellers. At times dealers will get desperate to put inventory on their lots and will pay top dollar for cars. Especially on tax season, that is primetime for sky rocket prices at the auction. As most fill their inventory during the holidays. Car with low miles bring a lot more money because the banks easily finance those cars.

You can't return a car you just bought from an auction. Unless it was sold with major problems like, frame damage and wasn't announced, mileage, title, water damage etc.

po1qw

iTrader: (2)

Things aren't looking too good I'll talk to my dealer and see if there anything he could do..

MikeyK02

iTrader: (7)

yeaaaaaaah aint gonna happen. Your best bet is to look for OEM nav or Flyaudio units, and have it installed

so you'll have your nav

edgeucated

iTrader: (4)

to answer your question, thats a really horrible deal

AmirLexus

If your able to return the car: return it. lol =D

If you can't return it: its a amazing Car . Don't look at what you paid for the car but look how long this car will last you a long run. Last i remembered a member on here drove his 06 to 200k with only oil changes and basic maintenance. You'll be glad you joined this forum
Its a Lexus! Enjoy it

calvin2376

iTrader: (2)

Sorry but hold on, what are you talking about? First off, as said above, this isn't Amazon. You can't just try it out for a few days and return it for a full refund. Even if they somehow agree to let you return it, you're not going to get the full price back - they're not going to return you the fees, dealer processing charge, taxes, etc. And if you didn't buy from a dealer - it sounds like you bought from an auction - then it's going to be even less likely.

Secondly, what are you talking about with filing a damage claim? Is there actually damage to the car somewhere? That was never mentioned.

That definitely does sound like you overpaid, but you live and learn. Always operate under the principle of buyer beware - it's on you to do the homework ahead of time.