TimboIS

Or some people really don't care about waiting an unknown period just to save a few $K.

spwolf

ah, maybe related to press reporting how their units locked up?

Hoovey689

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either way it shows watch out for those first models

pocky

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My friend just picked up her new 2014 IS 350 F Sport today, and she did not pay MSRP nor above sticker.

Fizzboy7

I have yet to have one positive experience at Keyes. Dishonest, can't answer anything straight, and tack on all kinds of accessories to jack up the sticker price on all new cars. There's better choices out there and as each day goes on from this point, the frenzy will calm down and prices will start dropping.

kabgolf1

I look at it this way, my 3IS was a special order no matter what because of the options in it. Specifically, the Dynamic Radar Cruise so it is a two to three month wait. If I wait to order it six months from now, then it puts the car at nine months out just to get a few more dollars off. Why not just wait to see if the options change for 2015 at that point and then it still may be a special order. Then wait again..etc..etc...
I do agree with someone not paying more than sticker. I negotiated a small discount and felt it was fair, even though there is more discount to be had down the road, to have the rights to be one of the first owners and to have the car built my way.
I actually held on to my 2IS for an extra year knowing that the redesign was on its way.
Everyone has their own philosophy on a purchase and this is just mine.

Glashub

Yes, I received a quote that was about a token amount below MSRP on a F-sport. The only dealer who was straight forward out of the 5 or so I contacted here in LA. Even though the discount is token -- it makes me want to do business with them since there was no game playing, I want to give credit where credit is due -- that was Longo's. Am I correct in that you don't get cooled seats, rain sensing wipers with the F-sport and that you can't order an F-sport with a luxury package?

I agree. The internet person won't give me a quote and has been evasive -- they want to get me on the lot. So when I stopped by the lot one of the 1st questions I was asked was "What kind of car are you driving now? I replied, "Why do you ask?" "What are you going to do with your car?" "I don't know -- why do you ask?" This went on several times. I sold Rolls and Jags when I was younger -- none of the guys at Keyes would've been hired. There's a strange energy there imo. They're order takers and all they know about selling is what their sales manager tell them and I knew in the short time I was there that I knew more about the IS then the 2 guys I talked to. Glendale Lexus has been a disaster so far. 1st quote was 6K above MRSP. Now they say they have to wait for Japan to give pricing. Longo on the other hand replied within minutes that they could order the car the way I want it but it would be a 6-9 week wait. I am writing all of this for SoCal people who might come along thinking about a Lexus.

So far? Longo has been the most transparent and hassle free. Keyes and Lexus of Glendale -- not so much, Cerritos Lexus? No reply to 2 email yet. Vista Lexus of Woodland Hills sent me an email addressed to another name about a car I never inquired about -- I haven't heard back from them since I corrected them.

I was kind of expecting the buying experience to be better than Acura but it hasn't been yet. Granted this is a whole new car and all the dealerships have big fat dollar signs in their eyes and some of them think that they'll just kick back and take orders. I don't feel like the 3G has the broad appeal of the 2G -- they may be in for a surprise. Guess what bothers me is that I get the feeling that these sales guys just assume I'm a moron.

Joe Z

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^^^ Knowledge is power.... At the end of day your dealing with "salesmen"....

Separating the great ones from the average / bad ones is what takes experience from the actual car buyer..

Bottom line is pay MSRP or less.... And yes you can now drive home the 2014 IS today and/or this weekend..!!

Good Luck

~ Joe Z

kabgolf1

[QUOTE=Glashub;8014266]Yes, I received a quote that was about a token amount below MSRP on a F-sport. The only dealer who was straight forward out of the 5 or so I contacted here in LA. Even though the discount is token -- it makes me want to do business with them since there was no game playing, I want to give credit where credit is due -- that was Longo's. Am I correct in that you don't get cooled seats, rain sensing wipers with the F-sport and that you can't order an F-sport with a luxury package?


You are correct that there are no cooled seats, rain sensing wipers, or combining other packages with F-Sport.

blksolara

How did your friend pay below MSRP?? Leased, finance or full cash? I was at longo too and they wouldn't budge, do I need to grow a pair of ****?

dojoman

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It was probably $500 discount plus $1000 Lexus ride and drive.

kabgolf1

My dealer gave me 1k off of MSRP back in May when I ordered and there are many other posts showing the same discount. If the Ride and Drive Event happens before delivery, I will take the bonus 1k.

dstopsie

Hi

I just came back from Santa Monica Lexus and got 1422.33 off sticker. Is250 fsport black red interior. 12k miles. Plus it as blind spot and crosstraffic backup alert. I got 2 years free service also.

If anyone wants one they are dealing cuz it's month end and quarter end. Money factor was .0017 and residual was 55%

Go see bob lattimore in Internet sales. I think I did ok and I am ok with my deal. Minimum drive ff on a lease.

Glashub

Thank you for sharing. Best I've gotten was $640.00

blksolara

$ off MSRP is good but its more interesting to know
if its lease or finance, i heard from the sales from longo they will only do 4% APR, if you put 25-30k down, thats still 3-4k added to your final cost.