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Old 10-22-14, 11:01 PM
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Thinking about leasing and I've done my research on residuals, MF, MSDs and such.

However, I've been plugging in the numbers that the dealer gave me over email but its not working out when I calculate it.

MSRP (have not negotiated yet) 38,159 2015 IS 250

Dealer says
$299 for 27 months
$998 due at signing + 1st months payment and tag

The numbers don't make sense to me and seems too good.
What could they possible be setting their vales at?

Small print reads No security deposit. Price plus 1st month's payment, tax 6% and fees.
Old 10-22-14, 11:17 PM
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lexus lease are always negotiable from the factory. number seems about right for a non f sport IS250.
Old 10-23-14, 05:41 AM
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I agree with you, lease price does not make sense, the depreciation part of the lease alone is around $410 a month using a 71 % residual, even if you get $2,000 of list that still comes out to around $360.00 and that's not including the finance charge. If you can get it for $299 go for it.


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Thinking about leasing and I've done my research on residuals, MF, MSDs and such.

However, I've been plugging in the numbers that the dealer gave me over email but its not working out when I calculate it.

MSRP (have not negotiated yet) 38,159 2015 IS 250

Dealer says
$299 for 27 months
$998 due at signing + 1st months payment and tag

The numbers don't make sense to me and seems too good.
What could they possible be setting their vales at?

Small print reads No security deposit. Price plus 1st month's payment, tax 6% and fees.
Old 10-23-14, 09:52 AM
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Sounds good, I'll report back with whatever happens. Thanks guys.
Old 10-23-14, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by toyotatom
I agree with you, lease price does not make sense, the depreciation part of the lease alone is around $410 a month using a 71 % residual, even if you get $2,000 of list that still comes out to around $360.00 and that's not including the finance charge. If you can get it for $299 go for it.
Watch out for "and fees"
Old 10-23-14, 05:27 PM
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I agree with you, and they must be pretty substantial also


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Watch out for "and fees"
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So I showed up and the finance guy gives me the run around saying I actually need to put $2400 down to get a payment of just 345! Yeah right.

I say no thanks, I came here under the impression of 1500 today and $300 a month.

As I'm walking out he tells me $315 with $1500 down if I take the car now, I told him I'd have to think about it.

It's incredible how much they try to screw you.
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That figures, did you try getting the price of the car lower?


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So I showed up and the finance guy gives me the run around saying I actually need to put $2400 down to get a payment of just 345! Yeah right.

I say no thanks, I came here under the impression of 1500 today and $300 a month.

As I'm walking out he tells me $315 with $1500 down if I take the car now, I told him I'd have to think about it.

It's incredible how much they try to screw you.
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So I went to another dealer in S. Florida, explained to them what happened and told them I wanted $300 a month and $1500 including 1st months, tags and fees.

What do you know, DONE DEAL, much nicer dealership! They lowered the price to 34K, I don't think its too bad for my first lease.

New 3IS owner! Thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by TTechLexus
So I went to another dealer in S. Florida, explained to them what happened and told them I wanted $300 a month and $1500 including 1st months, tags and fees.

What do you know, DONE DEAL, much nicer dealership! They lowered the price to 34K, I don't think its too bad for my first lease.

New 3IS owner! Thanks guys.
Congrats and enjoy - sounds like a great deal!
Old 10-25-14, 03:50 AM
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Good for you, now enjoy one sweet ride


Originally Posted by TTechLexus
So I went to another dealer in S. Florida, explained to them what happened and told them I wanted $300 a month and $1500 including 1st months, tags and fees.

What do you know, DONE DEAL, much nicer dealership! They lowered the price to 34K, I don't think its too bad for my first lease.

New 3IS owner! Thanks guys.
Old 10-25-14, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by TTechLexus
So I went to another dealer in S. Florida, explained to them what happened and told them I wanted $300 a month and $1500 including 1st months, tags and fees.

What do you know, DONE DEAL, much nicer dealership! They lowered the price to 34K, I don't think its too bad for my first lease.

New 3IS owner! Thanks guys.
Glad you were able to get a great deal! Wreck Em!
Old 10-28-14, 01:01 PM
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Too add more to the story, the original dealer called me back and said what can we do and we'll make it happen. Now $285 / month and $1500 overall good leasing experience
Moral of the story, fight till the end!


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Glad you were able to get a great deal! Wreck Em!
WRECK EM!
Old 10-29-14, 08:02 AM
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Sounds like you got a great deal in the end. It's amazing how shady the car biz is.
Old 10-29-14, 08:23 AM
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Congrats on your new IS..

It always amazes me how some of these dealers treat people.. Sad part is I'm sure some people fall for it and end up walking out at $345/month or more...

Enjoy your new car..


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