Pulled the trigger today! New IS350 AWD F-SPORT!!!
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I think you are looking at a RWD in California where his is an AWD. The options are priced differently based on RWD or AWD.
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Yea very good point I guess. I knew I wasnt going to get much (if any) off MSRP. I tried, but it was a quick no. I will have to read the Window Sticker once I go back and visit, I swear I saw it listed on the Window. It has the Lane departure warning and the Blind Spot Monitor with rear cross traffic alert. Its possible those were added as separate options. I'll check tomorrow when I go back to take some interior pics.
Now one more question... After haggling on my trade in on my 2008 IS350, I ended up getting $19,000 for it. I was considering selling it on my own even before I was in there, but I figured with the tax savings in equals about $21,500. My sales guy told me if I sold the car on my own it would be ok, but whispered it to me like he didnt tell me that.. I checked around my area and there are only 4 other IS350's for sale all going for $24,999.
I have about 51,000 miles and its in great condition. Do you think it would be a problem if I sold it to someone else before I picked up my new car and then paid them the difference?
I already signed all the paperwork and they are paying off the remainder of my loan, which was just a few thousand.
Now one more question... After haggling on my trade in on my 2008 IS350, I ended up getting $19,000 for it. I was considering selling it on my own even before I was in there, but I figured with the tax savings in equals about $21,500. My sales guy told me if I sold the car on my own it would be ok, but whispered it to me like he didnt tell me that.. I checked around my area and there are only 4 other IS350's for sale all going for $24,999.
I have about 51,000 miles and its in great condition. Do you think it would be a problem if I sold it to someone else before I picked up my new car and then paid them the difference?
I already signed all the paperwork and they are paying off the remainder of my loan, which was just a few thousand.
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It's gonna be so nice being one of the first to have the new IS for sure!!! 
And yes I too paid MSRP back then.. $35,035 + TTL .. 13 years ago..!!
The price you pay to be 1st
$30,500 - Base price (9500 A)
$1,705 - Leather & Escaine Trim Interior
$1,000 - Power Tilt & Slide Moonroof
$390 - LSD
$400 - Graphite Wheel Finish
$440 - Heated Front Seats
$66 - Trunk Mat
$39 - Wheel Locks
$495 - Destination Charge
~ Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; Jun 18, 2013 at 01:53 PM.
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The IL car is $2,235 more.... But then it does not have VGRS or ML.. so shave off another $1,540
Also, factor is $65 tire inscrease for ALL SEASON 18" tires on AWD..
CA - RWD F-Sport is $47,700 with VGRS & ML
IL - AWD F-Sport is $48,460
Either way the AWD costs more... even with less options..
The MSRP prices will be the same for every model & build in the USA..
~ Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; Jun 18, 2013 at 01:52 PM.
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Congratulations!
Regarding selling your IS, I would at the very least take it to CarMax to see what they can give you.
I have an 06 IS350 that I am planning to sell next month to get a Q50 Hybrid Sport AWD (from an out of state dealer) and have been following pricing for used IS350s and under $20k for your low mileage car looks too low.
Also, did you try out the back seats and if so, what is your impression of the added room back there?
Regarding selling your IS, I would at the very least take it to CarMax to see what they can give you.
I have an 06 IS350 that I am planning to sell next month to get a Q50 Hybrid Sport AWD (from an out of state dealer) and have been following pricing for used IS350s and under $20k for your low mileage car looks too low.
Also, did you try out the back seats and if so, what is your impression of the added room back there?
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Carmax quoted me $18k for my 2008 IS350 56k miles about two weeks ago. Too low. I have it on autotrader now hoping to snag over $20k for it.
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went to stop by and say hi to my girl today.. and it was locked and had a sold sign on the dash.. Of course there were 3 people standing by it.. I seriously want to bring some police tape in there! lol
I'm not gonna make it 12 more days
I'm not gonna make it 12 more days
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