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Old 03-03-17, 08:42 PM
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Default 2015 RX350 Certified

I am about to buy a 2015 RX350 Certified model
This has the following optional packages:
- Comfort Pkg
- Intuitive Parking Assist
- Navigation System
- Premium Pkg with BSM
- Sport Appearance Pkg

This is via a Lexus dealer.
The dealer has listed this for $35,326 (as the "internet price")
And the dealer is NOT willing to negotiate any further.

Is that the norm? For a dealer not to negotiate .. or give something or anything off ?
Is that fairly priced.
I did check bluebook values on both KBB and CarFax .. and the lexus values to about the price the dealer is asking
Old 03-04-17, 12:24 AM
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That's been my experience also. They won't budge CPOs. I don't know why.
Old 03-04-17, 05:12 AM
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Last year, I bought two CPO's a 13 ES and a 15 RX. I was firm and got them to come down on both about 10%.
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It does seem to be a recent trend. So many are advertising 'internet pricing' and don't want to go any lower. I'm trying to buy my daughter a 2015 Toyota Corolla and had a dealer walk away from my cash offer over $45 and a $250 doc fee.
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It varies from dealer to dealer... I looked at a CPO RC a few months ago, listed at $36.9k online, when I get to the dealer it had $41k on the window. Salesman said internet price was rock bottom. In other words, they were willing to come down 10% from the listed price but the internet price was already discounted 10%. At least I know how that dealer operates now.
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I'm starting the very same process on a CPO 2014 or 2015 RX or F Sport. Just in search mode so far to replace my daughter's totaled RX300 (she's fine-it's a Lexus). I'll be interested in your experience and will add mine if it's OK.

Good Luck, Jim
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Maybe try and get something else thrown in, map upgrade, floor mats, etc.
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Bought from Lexus of Carlsbad, near San Diego, a 2014 certified RX350. I got $2000. off asking. Great service!
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Instead of lowering the price some dealers will add some free maintenance as it actually costs them a lot less than you pay and they have hopes of finding something else to fix they can charge you for.
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Originally Posted by raoslex
I am about to buy a 2015 RX350 Certified model
This has the following optional packages:
- Comfort Pkg
- Intuitive Parking Assist
- Navigation System
- Premium Pkg with BSM
- Sport Appearance Pkg

This is via a Lexus dealer.
The dealer has listed this for $35,326 (as the "internet price")
And the dealer is NOT willing to negotiate any further.

Is that the norm? For a dealer not to negotiate .. or give something or anything off ?
Is that fairly priced.
I did check bluebook values on both KBB and CarFax .. and the lexus values to about the price the dealer is asking
I just bought a 2015 RX350 AWD/navigation/premium package/BSM for 35,200 with 18,600 miles on it. If that helps...
Old 03-30-17, 09:39 AM
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It is all about your negotiation skills. My best advice, be ready to walk out of a deal. When you set your mind on this, you will land a deal that makes you happy. Key word, happy. At the end of the day, it is about you being happy with your purchase. Define your goal first. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by raoslex
I am about to buy a 2015 RX350 Certified model
This has the following optional packages:
- Comfort Pkg
- Intuitive Parking Assist
- Navigation System
- Premium Pkg with BSM
- Sport Appearance Pkg

This is via a Lexus dealer.
The dealer has listed this for $35,326 (as the "internet price")
And the dealer is NOT willing to negotiate any further.

Is that the norm? For a dealer not to negotiate .. or give something or anything off ?
Is that fairly priced.
I did check bluebook values on both KBB and CarFax .. and the lexus values to about the price the dealer is asking
What is the mileage?
Old 03-31-17, 05:07 PM
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We had a similar experience in Portland. They were selling the CPO RX350's faster than you could blink. They weren't willing to negotiate much on price. I got them to come down $1000 and throw in a new set of studded snow tires.
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I found two CPO 450h in my area. One was listed for $4k more than the other, but it was the color I wanted (Nubela Gray Pearl with Saddle interior) and it came with the F-sport appearance package. I printed out the ad for the 'cheaper' vehicle and told them to match and they said no. Then I asked what made their RX worth $4k more? The salesman couldn't give me a good answer so he matched the price.
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Originally Posted by raoslex
I am about to buy a 2015 RX350 Certified model
This has the following optional packages:
- Comfort Pkg
- Intuitive Parking Assist
- Navigation System
- Premium Pkg with BSM
- Sport Appearance Pkg

This is via a Lexus dealer.
The dealer has listed this for $35,326 (as the "internet price")
And the dealer is NOT willing to negotiate any further.

Is that the norm? For a dealer not to negotiate .. or give something or anything off ?
Is that fairly priced.
I did check bluebook values on both KBB and CarFax .. and the lexus values to about the price the dealer is asking

I purchased a 2014 from Maryland but I live in NYC Premium pkg
comort package
12 speaker premium sound
Blind spot monitoring
parking assist
NAV
heat/cool seats

odo was 27,200 purchase price $29300


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