OFFICIAL Pricing Thread
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Any VA/DC/MD buyer? Dealer, spec, & price
Any VA/DC/MD buyer in this board? 
Look for buyer experience and price deal around this area.
Any input will be appecricated as I am going to be a new owner.
Planning for IS 250 + Lux + Nav
G
Look for buyer experience and price deal around this area.
Any input will be appecricated as I am going to be a new owner.
Planning for IS 250 + Lux + Nav
G
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From: nj
Out of State Taxes
When you buy a car from out of state, where do you pay the taxes? 
Example: I'm from NJ w/ a 6% sales tax rate, and I drive to VA to purchase my car.. that has a 3% sales tax. Does that mean that I can save 3% on my taxe cost?
Well worth the 300.00 trip to save 1200.00 in taxes.
Example: I'm from NJ w/ a 6% sales tax rate, and I drive to VA to purchase my car.. that has a 3% sales tax. Does that mean that I can save 3% on my taxe cost?
Well worth the 300.00 trip to save 1200.00 in taxes.
Rookie
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From: CA
Originally Posted by wakebord99
When you buy a car from out of state, where do you pay the taxes?
Example: I'm from NJ w/ a 6% sales tax rate, and I drive to VA to purchase my car.. that has a 3% sales tax. Does that mean that I can save 3% on my taxe cost?
Well worth the 300.00 trip to save 1200.00 in taxes.
Example: I'm from NJ w/ a 6% sales tax rate, and I drive to VA to purchase my car.. that has a 3% sales tax. Does that mean that I can save 3% on my taxe cost?
Well worth the 300.00 trip to save 1200.00 in taxes.
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From: nj
Originally Posted by w0ggy
You pay taxes in the state you register your car. So if you have a house out in VA, and are able to register it in that state, you will pay 3% tax. If not, as soon as you drive back to NJ and visit your local DMV, they will stick you w/ a 6% sales tax...
Lexus Test Driver
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From: CA
Originally Posted by shaolin
6% on tax???? that's good over there.
out tax here is about 8 % and don't forget all the little fees like registeration etc...
we go tthe 250 for 34400 otd with everything you got but nav so if you add another 2500 it doesn't get up to 38. just bargin more.
out tax here is about 8 % and don't forget all the little fees like registeration etc...
we go tthe 250 for 34400 otd with everything you got but nav so if you add another 2500 it doesn't get up to 38. just bargin more.
Originally Posted by scottsRX
I have a e90 with prem, sports, heated seats, and best option of Man trans. it is also white so no charge for paint. I did not want navi since it is not as good as my wifes RX and I only drive my car to work 10 miles each way. I ordered it in the May and paid 40k even. About $1300 off mrsp. not bad since It was a new model and nothing was sitting on dealer lots. This is my 2nd BMW. I think the is350 is a great car, but IMO Lexus missed the boat on price. It should have been 3k cheaper and then they could have stole some BMW buyers. I love my wifes RX 330 more then I would like to admit but, BMW's are just more fun to drive! If the is was 3k cheaper and came with a 6spd man. I would have also been driving a Lexus but as soon as I heard no Man trans I ordered my E90 without even thinking of price. I am glad that I did not wait for the pricing. Good luck to all future IS owners you will have a great car! 
Intermediate
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From: MA
Originally Posted by MatadorIS
Here in MA, we also pay taxes based on where the car is registered. We pay the MA sales tax (5%) regardless of where the vehicle is actually purchased.
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From: VA
Originally Posted by Pivo154
Does anyone know if any dealers in Virginia are discounting these cars any? I have a friend who Id like to visit out there and it would be a worthwhile trip. Please let me know guys!
Last edited by casey225; Feb 9, 2006 at 05:50 AM.
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From: VA
Originally Posted by Pivo154
Does anyone know if any dealers in Virginia are discounting these cars any? I have a friend who Id like to visit out there and it would be a worthwhile trip. Please let me know guys!
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From: La
AVALEX all they would discount is 1k off MSRP? I need something in the neighborhood of 2500 of though. You see I have a choice of flying out to Sarasota, FL or flying out to VA where my friend lives and it would actually be a worthwhile trip. But 1k off isnt worth it really. I tried emailing every dealer in VA. Two responded that they couldnt match any prices but a tad under MSRP...
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From: VA
Yeah, sorry man. Let me know if you can get that $2500 off (and where!). I just got my pricing this afternoon, so I can still change my mind if I find something better. However in Va it is really hard to find good deals.
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From: CA
I picked up my IS 350 last month for $2,500 over invoice. My car had Navi, Premium, Preferred, and 18" wheels. Most dealers in the Bay Area responded nicely to $3,000 over invoice, but I pushed a few lower.