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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Is this a good price for an 2008 IS 250?

Im located in the Bay Area

2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan Base w/Auto/Nav

Smoky Granite Mica

Black Trim w/ Metallic-Finish Accent

Price: $ 33,459

(STDEN-01) Engine: 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V VVT-i
(6AT-01) Transmission: Electronic 6-Speed ECT-i Automatic $1030
(STDST-01) Front Sport Bucket Seats
(STDRD-01) Radio: Lexus Premium Audio System
(PAINT-01) Monotone Paint Application
(NV-01) Navigation System $2150
(PT-01) Premium Package $1032
(Z2-01) Preferred Accessory Package w/Z1 $173
(FT-01) Wheels: 18 in. x 8 in. Front/18 in. x 8.5 in. Rear Alum. Alloy $664
(HL-01) Bi-Xenon HID Headlamps w/AFS and Auto Level $700
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sith120
Is this a good price for an 2008 IS 250?

Im located in the Bay Area

2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan Base w/Auto/Nav

Smoky Granite Mica

Black Trim w/ Metallic-Finish Accent

Price: $ 33,459

(STDEN-01) Engine: 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V VVT-i
(6AT-01) Transmission: Electronic 6-Speed ECT-i Automatic $1030
(STDST-01) Front Sport Bucket Seats
(STDRD-01) Radio: Lexus Premium Audio System
(PAINT-01) Monotone Paint Application
(NV-01) Navigation System $2150
(PT-01) Premium Package $1032
(Z2-01) Preferred Accessory Package w/Z1 $173
(FT-01) Wheels: 18 in. x 8 in. Front/18 in. x 8.5 in. Rear Alum. Alloy $664
(HL-01) Bi-Xenon HID Headlamps w/AFS and Auto Level $700
You bet, I'll trade you if you buy it (LOL)!!!! Cali gets all the good pricing because of competition.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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I know couple guys from serramonte/concord....PM me for details
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Is this brand new or it got some milage on it?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Its brand new - have you guys heard any good reviews from carsdirect.com?

Thanks - looking to join the IS 250 club really soon!!!
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Brian231 - how do you like the AWD?

Is it worth it? I was interested in the AWD but w/ the lack of HP and the heavier chassis of the AWD, does it perform well?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Damn i paid 1k less but without NAV. go for it!!!

A friend used that for his bimmer. it was ok for him too a while to find the car he wanted.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Pretty close to invoice. If that's the car you want, grab it!
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Damm cali i feel like i got riped here in wa only like three dealership close to each other two are owned by the same owners thats a hella of a deal grab it while its hot.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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is it even worth having the OEM NAV, or 3rd party work as good?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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I got mine from concord through carsdirect.....

It's cool to have OEM Nav....(but $$$)

I dont want to special order one and I dont want to wait for one....so I got mine w/o nav.....

I love my tomtom still...
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sith120
is it even worth having the OEM NAV, or 3rd party work as good?
of course it is!! u get loads of stuff there, not just navigation, but the air-con, audio, calendar, info, etc etc are integrated there. cool isn;'t it?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Thats a good price. I got my 07 last Jan. with the same accessories but its the Glacier Frost with black leather for almost 36K including GAP out the door.
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