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Old 12-09-11, 09:47 AM
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Hi everybody! I've been wanting an ISF ever since I [stupidly] traded in my black IS350 for an A4. I've been looking around for 2011's that are still in inventory since dealers are probably anxious to move those right now.

As far as my choice in colors . . . USB then black then starfire.

Now, my options include:
1) A USB 2011 w/ 900 miles. Apparently the dealer took it on a road trip and decided to register it so it's being sold as 'used' and the December incentives on new cars don't apply. Although, the sales guy said he could give me the 2.9% apr they do on CPO's. They're down to $59k right now. Miiight be able to get them down another $1k.

2) A new black on black 2011 much closer to where I live. The 1.9% apr and $1k cash back would apply to this one and the lady said she could give me a 'great deal' but hasn't coughed up specifics. I'm scheduled to go see that one tomorrow. I'm hoping that they offer me something really good which I could use as leverage to get the dealer in Arizona to move more on the price.

Thoughts? What would be considered a great price on a 2011? Should I just look for a 2012? Anybody know of other 2011 USB's for sale nearby?

Look forward to rejoining the Lexus family very soon!
Old 12-09-11, 09:54 AM
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Those 900 miles on a brand new F.. I'd imagine a hard driven miles. If I were the dealer and knew I was getting rid of after my trip, I'd drive the **** outa it. Make that $6k I just lost on that 900 mile trip worth the loss..

How much are they asking for the black one?
Old 12-09-11, 09:58 AM
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Two words for you...

"Dealer Invoice"

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Old 12-09-11, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by CaptAwsm
Those 900 miles on a brand new F.. I'd imagine a hard driven miles. If I were the dealer and knew I was getting rid of after my trip, I'd drive the **** outa it. Make that $6k I just lost on that 900 mile trip worth the loss..

How much are they asking for the black one?
I'll know numbers on the black one early tomorrow.
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Thanks, Joe. Truecar.com about as good as it gets for that info?
Old 12-09-11, 03:53 PM
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Not only dealer invoice but ask them for all the hold back money also and see how long that one has been on there lot. anything over 90 day is costing them lots of money on there flooring program. Not saying just Saying
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Originally Posted by LBmtb
Thoughts? What would be considered a great price on a 2011? Should I just look for a 2012? Anybody know of other 2011 USB's for sale nearby?
I was dropping zip codes into TrueCar.com today. The lowest prices that I found were in Atlanta Georgia. Zip code 30096.

New 2012's were $58,765.

The lowest 2011 prices were in Colorado - $55,379

You might not want to go to Georgia or Colorado but you can use the numbers for some leverage at your local dealer.
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I would avoid any ISF used or "New" with 900 miles. You never know how the car was driven and knowing the potential of the engine, they probably drove it hard. I bought my 2011 in August just before the 2012's came out, and they shaved about $4000 off the price. I would think that you should aim for about $5000-6000 off now, so that puts it at about $59-60k for the price on an 11'. I would stick with the 11's as well just due to getting a better deal and not much has changed for the 12's. Good luck, you will absolutely love the car.

Just a curiousity, why did you trade your IS350 for an A4? How did you like the A4? (My fiance wants to trade her Scion in for a Audi, so I'm just wondering)
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I forgot to add that in Las Vegas, ISF's fly off the lots pretty quick so they are more in high demand than other areas probably. So you might be able to get even more off than I did!
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Originally Posted by dano9258
Just a curiousity, why did you trade your IS350 for an A4? How did you like the A4? (My fiance wants to trade her Scion in for a Audi, so I'm just wondering)
Traded in the IS350 for the Audi because I thought I needed to downsize right before buying my first home. Saved about $300/month with that move (payment+insurance) but it turns out I didn't need to. I modded the A4 a bit by going to stage 2 with some suspension upgrades but it wasn't enough... I always missed the IS350. Which led me to the ISF

Thanks for all the responses, everyone. Bought an F today!! Ended up with the new black on black w/ Mark Levinson. $56k w/ the special 1.9% APR. I guess destiny just really wants me to have black cars. Out of my 4 cars, 3 have been black.

I'll try and have pics up soon.
Old 12-10-11, 07:49 PM
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^ congrats??? black is a beautiful color..
Old 12-10-11, 08:17 PM
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Lol, thanks. Didn't mean to give the 'bummed out' vibe by mentioned black and destiny. Very excited and happy about the car!
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Congrats! You got a great deal!
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Wow congrats, Back is very nice indeed.
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Not too bad of a deal... Post some pics..
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Nice pickup, I think that sounds like a GREAT deal!


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