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Old 01-23-08, 04:22 PM
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I am looking to buy this, it is still on the ship or in transit from the factory...

Also included is digishield fender, bumper and mirror protection as well as window tint and delivery (meeting 1/2 way- dealer is 8 hours away).

out the door for 43K including title, doc fes, temp tag

Model Description: RX 350 5-DR SUV Category ..........: F
Year ............: 2008
Interior Color ..: LA22 BLK
Exterior Color ..: 01E0 FLINT Previous Dealer ...: 00320
Body ............: 5-DOOR SUV 4X4 Invoice Date ......:
Number of Cyl ...: 6 Ship Date .........: 01/21/08
Allocation Number: 011 Retail Date .......:
Engine Number ...: D213464 Date of First Use .:
Vessel Number ...: 704 LDRC ..............: NO
Vessel Name .....: TMMC CAMBRIDGE Damage ............: NO DAMAGE
PDI ...............: NO
Fleet .............: NON-FLEET
Port PDS Complete .: NO

VIN .............: 2T2HK31U68C095743

Factory Installed Accessories: FV HH NV PT TO
Port Installed Accessories ..: C1 WL

Retail
Vehicle Base Model ....................: $ 38800.00
Total Accessories .....................: $ 6316.00

# PERFORMANCE FEATURES
* 3.5 Liter 270HP Four Cam 24-Valve V6 Engine
with Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i)
* 5-Sp Automatic Transmission w/"Snow Mode" Switch
* Full Time All-Wheel Drive
* Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering
* 4-Wheel Power Assisted Ventilated Front & Solid
Rear Disc Brakes
* 17" Aluminum Alloy Wheels
* 225/65R17 All-Season Tires
* Full Size Spare Tire with Alloy Wheel
# SAFETY FEATURES
* Dual Advanced Front Airbags, Driver''s Knee
Airbag, Front & Rear Side Curtain Airbags,
Front Seat Mounted Side Airbags
* 3-Point Safety Belts for All Seating Positions
* Front Seat Belt Pretensioners w/ Force Limiters
and Manual Height Adjustment Anchors
* 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake
Assist (BA)
* Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
* Energy Managing Crumple Zones, Side Door Beams
* Vehicle Theft-Deterrent Sys w/Engine Immobilizer
* Automatic On/Off Headlamps / Integrated Fog Lamps
* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
* Variable Front Intermittent Wipers
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System
* Tool Kit and First Aid Kit
# LUXURY AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES
* Auto Dual Zone Climate Control Sys. w/Rear Vents
* Lexus Premium Audio System with 6-Disc Single-
Feed In-Dash CD Changer
* Fixed Mast Antenna with FM-Diversity System
* 10-Way Power Driver''s & Front Passenger''s Seats
* Driver and Front Passenger Seat Mounted Armrests
* Reclining/Sliding 40/20/40 Split Rear Seat
* Power Rear Door
* One-Touch Up/Down Pwr. Windows w/Pinch Protection
* Auto-Dimming Electrochromic Power Heated
Outside Mirrors
* Power Door Locks with Anti-Lock Out Feature
* Lexus Homelink Universal Transceiver
* Adjustable Tilt Steering Column / Cruise Control
* Key Integrated Multi-Function Remote Entry System
* Wood/Leather Steering Wheel & Shift ****
* Rear Black Privacy Glass / Integrated Rear Spoiler
* Genuine Wood Interior Trim
* LCD Screen for Ventilation, Audio, Trip Computer,
Outside Temperature Display and Clock
* Auto-retracting Tonneau Cover/Rr Bumper Protector
* 3-Spoke Steering Wheel with Audio Controls
* Sliding Center Console w/Push Button Open/Close
Illuminated Storage Bin
* Lexus Personalized Settings
* Carpeted Floor Mats
Retail Total
Vehicle Base Model ..........................:$ 38800.00
Liquid Graphite Finish 18" 7 Spoke Wheels .. 605.00
with All-Season Tires ......................
Multi-Stage Heated Front Seats with Rain-Sensor 665.00
Wipers and Headlamp Washers ................
Generation 5 Navigation System with Bluetooth 2650.00
Voice-Activation/Compass and Rear Back-Up Camera
LUXURY VALUE EDITION INCLUDES: ............. 2060.00
Premium Plus Package: ......................
Leather Trim Interior, Power Tilt/Telescoping
Steering Wheel with Memory, Roof Rack with Ra
One-Touch Open/Close Moonroof, High-Intensity
Discharge Headlamps (HID) with Adaptive Front
Lighting System (AFS), Illuminated Entry System
(TOTAL MSRP VALUE OF OPTIONS $2,960.00) ...
Towing Prep Package Includes: .............. 160.00
Transmission Cooler, Heavy Duty Alternator .
and Radiator (does not include ball mount) .
Cargo Mat .................................. 95.00
Wheel Locks ................................ 81.00
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Total Accessories ...........................: $ 6316.00
Destination Charge ..........................: $ 765.00
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Total .......................................: $ 45881.00
Old 01-23-08, 04:31 PM
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I got mine for $41,100 but it is not awd.
Old 01-23-08, 04:55 PM
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So I am about $600 more for the comperable AWD. I wonder if I can get him to drop some? But their time to drive this to meet me is worth something?
Old 01-23-08, 06:22 PM
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Go get it for the price you like. Do not worry about them. Go!
Old 01-23-08, 07:01 PM
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I agree. I am hesistant due to the 09 model rolling out soon, as well as going back to a payment again. The 01 rx has been paid for a while, but with 106k it is time for a replacement. I am amazed how the value dropped when I hit 100k....

This is for the wife so i should go for the gusto..

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Old 01-24-08, 12:41 AM
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seems a bit on the high side.....i think part of the reason why your old rx300 dropped so much in price after100K is becuase a lot of rx300' had trannys that would go bad around 100K many times needing all new trannys
Old 01-24-08, 10:03 AM
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If I saw the options correctly, Invoice on that is $40,800 ish. So, I would work towards getting it at invoice. Not sure of the demand in your area, but most areas it's doable.
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There are no dealers in my area. So this is coming from one 8 hours away. Also they have 1-2 2008's on the lot but not what I want, so this was ordered from the factory. I suspect this increases the price???

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Old 01-25-08, 10:39 AM
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Default My deal

I am in the process of buying an 08 with exactly the same package as yours -Same dollar amount on the MSRP to the penny. I am in the Raleigh/Durham area - I got mine for $41K plus tax and fees. I had to call another dealership and get them to beat this dealer as they first would not give me this price. Once I made that phone call - they were ready to do better. Make a few calls and see what else you get then call them back. Good Luck.
Old 01-25-08, 11:26 AM
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You are still 2 to 3 thousand above invoice, a lot of room to play with. Talk to some internet managers from other dealers.
Old 01-25-08, 12:08 PM
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I am now at $42.5 out the door, including the rock chip guard and window tint, title, fee's etc...

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Old 01-25-08, 12:51 PM
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Default What's this window tinting - I don't think I got that

Hey - what kind of window tinting - is this included in your deal? Is it all windows or just the back - I may want this too and need to negotiate this before my car gets here.
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window tinting to match the factory back windows, also the rock chip guard,

I just secured this deal and they will deleiver it to my front door (~500 miles for the dealer to drive)

I expect this to arrive at the dealer in 2-3 weeks as it just left the factory.

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Post pics when it comes in!
Old 01-26-08, 10:11 AM
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ok, I am negotiating with the dealer to install the xm modulator etc.. they can do this for $500, I see I can buy all the products myself for about $350+...

Is it better to have the dealer do this vs. me trying??
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