whlkev

yup, per motor trend:

front seatbelts cinch up to the full tight position, the adaptive suspension switches damping to sport mode to aid handling and lessen nose dive, and brake assist gives maximum braking pressure the moment the driver touches the pedal. Lights flash and buzzers sound warnings. And if for some reason the driver doesn't apply the brakes, the system will do it for him.

syswei

Well, if you're right, then my salesguy had it wrong, and he may have cost himself an LS sale. I had also checked the Lexus website, which made no mention of a braking-without-driver-intervention capability. The website http://www.lexus.com/models/LS/featu...ystem_pcs.html says only this about PCS:

A front-mounted millimeter-wave radar sensor on the available Pre-Collision System (PCS) [1] constantly monitors the distance and closing speed of a vehicle ahead. When the system's computer determines that a frontal collision is unavoidable, the PCS preemptively tightens the front seatbelts and preps the Brake Assist [2] for increased braking pressure the moment the driver steps on the brake pedal.

...no mention of braking without driver input. Can you link to anything more definitive than Motor Trend? I'd really like to get to the bottom of this issue.

whlkev

yea i know they didn't mention it but Motortrend tested it, but seriously, is it that big of a deal? I don't even want it on my car, not worth the money

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...collision.html

sellshomes

I assume @ $76,400.00

I wanted the OEM chrome wheels and the windows tinted, spent $1,610 more.

sellshomes

Here was the sticker info on my Black on Black LS460L

MSRP base $72,900.00 + options below:

Options:
Air suspension $2,120.00
Luxury package $2,780.00
Rear seat upgrade package $1,625.00
Mark Levinson/DVD changer, etc. $2,530.00
Lexus link $900.00
Intuitive Parking assist $500.00
Advanced Parking Guidance system $700.00
Pre collision & radar cruise $2,850.00
Premium Floor Mats $265.00
Preferred accessory package $240.00
Delivery $825.00

MRSP sticker $88,235.00

Then I added:
OEM chrome wheels $1,400.00
Tinted windows-$210.00

rominl

iTrader: (4)

several grands under invoice? i am doubtful on that as well, but i'd love to see which dealership. for 88k car, 76k sounds about invoice and maybe a tad below.

about the pre-collision system, i think it helps to increase the braking force, but for the system to brake itself, somehow i am under the impression that it's ONLY on the cars with advanced pre-collision system, which in the US so far is ONLY on the ls600hl launch edition.

in other countries the advanced system is available, but not in the US. but either way, same here, i don't think it's that much of a deal.

terrain

Correct -unlike other dealers Lexus shops don't like to quote/fax - the shops I have spoken to will ony do verbal. So in the end the only way to know if they will honor the below invioce is by buying. Looks like someone in this thread purchased an L for Invoice -- will get yet another data point if the thread starter pulls the trigger. If they had finance specials I'd be more apt to buy now - but at this point I'm leaning towards the December sales event - and possibly look at 09's.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

do keep us posted when you get the "official" price from them. i am sure a lot of us are interested

uplusd

So did anyone manage to buy at invoice? I need to pick up an LS this weekend. I'm actually on a deadline.

whlkev

I am 100% sure it's doable, was quoted by 2 dealers directly by the sales manager that many of us have experiences with and not some random sales dude on the floor

if i were you, I wouldn't settle for anything but invoice price

sellshomes

Yes, invoice, even on LWB

tommyd3

Edmunds shows a $4000 rebate on the LS460L where I am (FL - 32907). Is there a rebate where you are (havent seen aby comments about one)? Just got back from a Lexus event in Miami. Drove the LS460L. It was definitely the smoothest, quietest car I have ever driven. Got a $750 discount coupon also. Has anyone ever used one? I guess I would wait until in the finance managers office and then spring it on them. Does Lexus give the dealer the $750 back ???

seankamal

Hello every1. i just purchased my LS460 SWB with Navi and comfort package. and just wanted to let every1 know what deals are availabe for september.

MSRP 69,205
Invoice 60,770
Selling Price 4000$ below invoice. i am in South Florida. any1 needs more info contact me

uplusd

$4000 below? Are you serious? I just got quoted $2000 below on a 460 with Navi, ML, parallel park, comfort plus, couple other things... I'm definitely going to push for more after reading your post.

sellshomes

Where? $4000.00 below invoice, what store, I'm in S. Florida, need a second car, can't find the $4000 rebate in 33077