2013 fwd rx for $44,398 good price?
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2013 fwd rx for $44,398 good price?
Need your opinion...first time buying a Lexus
2013 stargazer black, dark gray interior
Got an offer for:
Navi (didn't want,but was told needed to have because I want BSM and parking assist)
Comfort pkg
Parking assist
19" alloy wheels
Premium pkg with blind spot monitor (BSM)
Towing prep pkg
Msrp. : 48,905
Selling price without bargaining: 44,398 (9.2% disc)
Dealer installing remote engine start: $595
Front. Driver & passenger window tint: $240
Total : 45233
OTD : 48,423
Is this a good price?
Also, is the parking assist (~500) really worth it. I was told that in order to get the BSM and parking assist, they are only available in cars with Navi system (~3k). So essentially if I really want the parking assist, it's going to cost me approx $3500 more.
They'll be delivering that car (by driving it) from Dallas to el paso, TX. Is it Good to have the car doing all that freeway driving for the first 1000 miles?
Also, want to sell/trade in my 2001 Nissan pathfinder with 80k miles. But was advised to sell to a dealer locally, I don't feel comfortable selling thru Craigslist and dealing with possible crazies! I was hoping to use trade to reduce some tax liability too. Thoughts/suggestions?
Thanks so much !
2013 stargazer black, dark gray interior
Got an offer for:
Navi (didn't want,but was told needed to have because I want BSM and parking assist)
Comfort pkg
Parking assist
19" alloy wheels
Premium pkg with blind spot monitor (BSM)
Towing prep pkg
Msrp. : 48,905
Selling price without bargaining: 44,398 (9.2% disc)
Dealer installing remote engine start: $595
Front. Driver & passenger window tint: $240
Total : 45233
OTD : 48,423
Is this a good price?
Also, is the parking assist (~500) really worth it. I was told that in order to get the BSM and parking assist, they are only available in cars with Navi system (~3k). So essentially if I really want the parking assist, it's going to cost me approx $3500 more.
They'll be delivering that car (by driving it) from Dallas to el paso, TX. Is it Good to have the car doing all that freeway driving for the first 1000 miles?
Also, want to sell/trade in my 2001 Nissan pathfinder with 80k miles. But was advised to sell to a dealer locally, I don't feel comfortable selling thru Craigslist and dealing with possible crazies! I was hoping to use trade to reduce some tax liability too. Thoughts/suggestions?
Thanks so much !
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Well, it looks like to be a good price as my dealer can only do $1600 off!
Yes, try to do the trade, as that will save You money on the taxes and the hassle of selling the car by yourself.
Also, You can try carmax to get the idea how much You will get for Your car.
Which dealership is this and they already have the BSM cars in stock?
Thank You.
Yes, try to do the trade, as that will save You money on the taxes and the hassle of selling the car by yourself.
Also, You can try carmax to get the idea how much You will get for Your car.
Which dealership is this and they already have the BSM cars in stock?
Thank You.
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This is Sewell in Dallas. Very professional.
Can someone comment if it's good for the car to travel the first 1000 miles via freeway as they will be delivering the car to me that way.
Thanks so much !
Can someone comment if it's good for the car to travel the first 1000 miles via freeway as they will be delivering the car to me that way.
Thanks so much !
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Got an offer for:
Navi (didn't want,but was told needed to have because I want BSM and parking assist) - Good to have navi especially on a luxury vehicle.
Comfort pkg
Parking assist - I think this is a must have.
19" alloy wheels
Premium pkg with blind spot monitor (BSM)
Towing prep pkg
Msrp. : 48,905
Selling price without bargaining: 44,398 (9.2% disc) - if this is below invoice price then it's good.
Dealer installing remote engine start: $595 - my ref this is a waste of money.
Front. Driver & passenger window tint: $240 - you can get a whole car tine for less than 200...
Total : 45233
OTD : 48,423
Is this a good price?
Also, is the parking assist (~500) really worth it. I was told that in order to get the BSM and parking assist, they are only available in cars with Navi system (~3k). So essentially if I really want the parking assist, it's going to cost me approx $3500 more.
- if parking assist save one time for hitting another object then you pretty much get your money worth...
Navi (didn't want,but was told needed to have because I want BSM and parking assist) - Good to have navi especially on a luxury vehicle.
Comfort pkg
Parking assist - I think this is a must have.
19" alloy wheels
Premium pkg with blind spot monitor (BSM)
Towing prep pkg
Msrp. : 48,905
Selling price without bargaining: 44,398 (9.2% disc) - if this is below invoice price then it's good.
Dealer installing remote engine start: $595 - my ref this is a waste of money.
Front. Driver & passenger window tint: $240 - you can get a whole car tine for less than 200...
Total : 45233
OTD : 48,423
Is this a good price?
Also, is the parking assist (~500) really worth it. I was told that in order to get the BSM and parking assist, they are only available in cars with Navi system (~3k). So essentially if I really want the parking assist, it's going to cost me approx $3500 more.
- if parking assist save one time for hitting another object then you pretty much get your money worth...
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Got an offer for:
Navi (didn't want,but was told needed to have because I want BSM and parking assist) - Good to have navi especially on a luxury vehicle.
Comfort pkg
Parking assist - I think this is a must have.
19" alloy wheels
Premium pkg with blind spot monitor (BSM)
Towing prep pkg
Msrp. : 48,905
Selling price without bargaining: 44,398 (9.2% disc) - if this is below invoice price then it's good.
Dealer installing remote engine start: $595 - my ref this is a waste of money.
Front. Driver & passenger window tint: $240 - you can get a whole car tine for less than 200...
Total : 45233
OTD : 48,423
Is this a good price?
Also, is the parking assist (~500) really worth it. I was told that in order to get the BSM and parking assist, they are only available in cars with Navi system (~3k). So essentially if I really want the parking assist, it's going to cost me approx $3500 more.
- if parking assist save one time for hitting another object then you pretty much get your money worth...
Navi (didn't want,but was told needed to have because I want BSM and parking assist) - Good to have navi especially on a luxury vehicle.
Comfort pkg
Parking assist - I think this is a must have.
19" alloy wheels
Premium pkg with blind spot monitor (BSM)
Towing prep pkg
Msrp. : 48,905
Selling price without bargaining: 44,398 (9.2% disc) - if this is below invoice price then it's good.
Dealer installing remote engine start: $595 - my ref this is a waste of money.
Front. Driver & passenger window tint: $240 - you can get a whole car tine for less than 200...
Total : 45233
OTD : 48,423
Is this a good price?
Also, is the parking assist (~500) really worth it. I was told that in order to get the BSM and parking assist, they are only available in cars with Navi system (~3k). So essentially if I really want the parking assist, it's going to cost me approx $3500 more.
- if parking assist save one time for hitting another object then you pretty much get your money worth...
Thanks for the tips!!
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Need your opinion...first time buying a Lexus
2013 stargazer black, dark gray interior
Got an offer for:
Navi (didn't want,but was told needed to have because I want BSM and parking assist)
Comfort pkg
Parking assist
19" alloy wheels
Premium pkg with blind spot monitor (BSM)
Towing prep pkg
Msrp. : 48,905
Selling price without bargaining: 44,398 (9.2% disc)
Dealer installing remote engine start: $595
Front. Driver & passenger window tint: $240
Total : 45233
OTD : 48,423
Is this a good price?
Also, is the parking assist (~500) really worth it. I was told that in order to get the BSM and parking assist, they are only available in cars with Navi system (~3k). So essentially if I really want the parking assist, it's going to cost me approx $3500 more.
They'll be delivering that car (by driving it) from Dallas to el paso, TX. Is it Good to have the car doing all that freeway driving for the first 1000 miles?
Also, want to sell/trade in my 2001 Nissan pathfinder with 80k miles. But was advised to sell to a dealer locally, I don't feel comfortable selling thru Craigslist and dealing with possible crazies! I was hoping to use trade to reduce some tax liability too. Thoughts/suggestions?
Thanks so much !
2013 stargazer black, dark gray interior
Got an offer for:
Navi (didn't want,but was told needed to have because I want BSM and parking assist)
Comfort pkg
Parking assist
19" alloy wheels
Premium pkg with blind spot monitor (BSM)
Towing prep pkg
Msrp. : 48,905
Selling price without bargaining: 44,398 (9.2% disc)
Dealer installing remote engine start: $595
Front. Driver & passenger window tint: $240
Total : 45233
OTD : 48,423
Is this a good price?
Also, is the parking assist (~500) really worth it. I was told that in order to get the BSM and parking assist, they are only available in cars with Navi system (~3k). So essentially if I really want the parking assist, it's going to cost me approx $3500 more.
They'll be delivering that car (by driving it) from Dallas to el paso, TX. Is it Good to have the car doing all that freeway driving for the first 1000 miles?
Also, want to sell/trade in my 2001 Nissan pathfinder with 80k miles. But was advised to sell to a dealer locally, I don't feel comfortable selling thru Craigslist and dealing with possible crazies! I was hoping to use trade to reduce some tax liability too. Thoughts/suggestions?
Thanks so much !
My options totaled $7,705 and the processing fees were $875 giving me a total sticker of $49,290 . I used the Costco auto purchase service, which is free to members, and got a price of $47,100 with no dickering. I checked a number of sources and they all indicated that the price I got was a "fair market" price for that vehicle. This is my third RX, by the way, and I have obviously been very pleased. I only regret having wasted money by buying an extended warranty on my first RX . The RX's that I've owned have been near-perfect. They are the best vehicles I have ever owned and that includes Mercedes, Porsche, Cadillac and Lincoln Continental. I think the optons you have chosen are all fine and I believe you will enjoy your RX 350. My only quibble would be with your decision to forego AWD. Four-wheel drive is not just for snow, it is also good on wet pavement. And when you trade your RX, you'll pretty well get back the full cost of the AWD option.
An aternative to Craigs List for selling your Pathfinder might be Carmax. They will buy a car on the spot and based on my experience their prices are fair. You might get a bit more by selling it yourself but then again you won't have as much hassle. I used Carmax to keep my dealer honest. The price quoted by Carmax was $500 higher than the dealer was offering for my trade but the sales tax differences (you pay sales tax on the full purchase price if you don't have a trade in) made it pretty much a wash and not worth the hassle of dealing with TWO car outfits. However, had the dealer not raised his offer for my trade-in by $500 after I questioned his initial offer, I would have sold to Carmax.
As for having your RX driven 1000 miles before you get it, I would not go for that. The dealer should be able to arrange for the vehicle to be transported by truck. Of course, if he is willing to discount your RX substantially to make up for the added miles and accompanying loss of warranty, that might make it OK.
Good luck with your purchase. You are going to get a very good vehicle and your dealer, being in the Lexus organization, is likely to be first-rate.
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We drove down from Oklahoma to buy our 2013 at Sewell (Dallas) and are also happy. Drove around Dallas several days during break in, and drove back home today.
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