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Old 10-15-07, 08:25 PM
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Hey guys just as the topic says - Im in San Jose and know Stevens Creek Lexus is here but where would ya'll recommend? Lookin' for an '07 or CPO IS350. Looking for a good deal obviously, anyone purchase one lately? Thanks in advance.
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I've bought most of my 14 previous Lexus from Magnussens in Fremont. If you contact Kathleen Xu there and tell her you know me (Mark Freeman) I'm sure you will get a good deal. The last couple of people I sent there were happy with the deal they got by mentioning my name.
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Old 10-17-07, 07:24 AM
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Lol had to do it.
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Magnussen (Fremont) would be the best. There service center is very good also. My saleslady was also Kathleen Xu. She very nice and quite a lovely lady. You can probably get a slightly better deal at Stevens Creek, but I wouldn't recommend it since they have bad service and you just get the feeling that they don't really care. Boo-urns for Stevens Creek, Boo-urns indeed.
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Originally Posted by Coconut
Magnussen (Fremont) would be the best. There service center is very good also. My saleslady was also Kathleen Xu. She very nice and quite a lovely lady. You can probably get a slightly better deal at Stevens Creek, but I wouldn't recommend it since they have bad service and you just get the feeling that they don't really care. Boo-urns for Stevens Creek, Boo-urns indeed.
I heard their service department now has a complete spa/lounge area, true?
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I heard their service department now has a complete spa/lounge area, true?
True. Flat panel TVs and you can get a manicure upstairs. They even have a seperate kids room with a TV and an Aquarium if memory serves.
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I'm posting live from Magnussens right now. I'm here for a service. Gotta love free wireless
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OK guys.. Be careful when you go to Magnussen. That long strip on cushing is very tempting... I got pulled over after leaving the dealership
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The strip right next to the Lexus service center seems pretty clear....
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Coconut - what does "boo-urns" mean?

Anyway, my g/f and I are planning to go test drive the candidates (IS350 and 335i). She's coming from a G35 coupe, so we'll see which way she goes with this... We'll probably go to Stevens Creek Lexus (BMW as well) to test drive as I live less than a mile from there. Purchasing though, since so many here recommend Magnussen, if she chooses a Lexus we'll probably go there.

I think the whole service issue is prominent on Stevens Creek - the Infiniti dealer had crap service and I have heard likewise from friend who have dealt with S.C. BMW, MBZ, Audi, and Acura.
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Originally Posted by 92 SC400
Coconut - what does "boo-urns" mean?
Joke from the Simpsons
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Originally Posted by RTGS400
Joke from the Simpsons
Ah ok, no wonder I didn't get it, I never watched that show much. To be completely honest, I despise the Simpson's; I once too a critical thinking class with emphasis on the Simpsons, which I failed, and didn't understand a damn thing that was going on - oh and the teacher was a b*tch... haha
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Originally Posted by 92 SC400
Coconut - what does "boo-urns" mean?

Anyway, my g/f and I are planning to go test drive the candidates (IS350 and 335i). She's coming from a G35 coupe, so we'll see which way she goes with this... We'll probably go to Stevens Creek Lexus (BMW as well) to test drive as I live less than a mile from there. Purchasing though, since so many here recommend Magnussen, if she chooses a Lexus we'll probably go there.

I think the whole service issue is prominent on Stevens Creek - the Infiniti dealer had crap service and I have heard likewise from friend who have dealt with S.C. BMW, MBZ, Audi, and Acura.
If its between the IS350 and BMW 335I. Id go with the BMW.


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