2023 IS 500 Sales
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2019
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From: California
I can’t blame you. The financials are hard to justify, then you have to deal with the BS from dealers. They’ll cheat you on the trade in AND the sale. Maybe you would’ve been luckier but I was recently reminded how much I loathe my local dealer. Lexus Carlsbad got 2 more Molten Pearls. I checked KBB last week and the trade in value of my car was 63-65k. So I ask the dealership what the trade would be… she gets my car info and she tells me they’ll give me 52k. LOL these guys are absolute jokers. There’s an excellent chance I never end up buying a car from them.
You can try use CARMAX website to get a quote. Recentely used car price dropped a lot.
Pole Position
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: SoCal
I hope you get it! Do you know if they are doing any dealer add ons this time around?
Pole Position
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As of Saturday the last of 3 Molten Pearl at Carlsbad/Escondido was unclaimed and they said I could claim it with a deposit. Dont know if its still available, but you might want to follow up with them why you weren't given that spot. FWIW I've basically given up, so I hope you get one. I love my USB and don't want to go through the hassle of buying another car. The hunt is fun though.
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 28
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From: California
As of Saturday the last of 3 Molten Pearl at Carlsbad/Escondido was unclaimed and they said I could claim it with a deposit. Dont know if its still available, but you might want to follow up with them why you weren't given that spot. FWIW I've basically given up, so I hope you get one. I love my USB and don't want to go through the hassle of buying another car. The hunt is fun though.
Lead Lap
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: ON
^^ I hear what you are saying but is there really a good time to buy a car? They will also always depreciate, so my advice is if you like the car, can afford it, grab one. Life is short and no assurance how much time we have so live life to the fullest, again, providing you can afford it. It is a great car and a dying bread so grab one while you can...
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Driver
Joined: Nov 2022
Posts: 98
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From: MO
As of Saturday the last of 3 Molten Pearl at Carlsbad/Escondido was unclaimed and they said I could claim it with a deposit. Dont know if its still available, but you might want to follow up with them why you weren't given that spot. FWIW I've basically given up, so I hope you get one. I love my USB and don't want to go through the hassle of buying another car. The hunt is fun though.
The salesman I spoke to was nice enough, but tried to tell me that they do not have market adjustment, just some add-ons, alarm, windshield protection and door protection, for a small change of $4800.
You can get a full car PPF for $2500.
So yes, there is a mark-up and it is $5k.
Pole Position
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: SoCal
I just called them out of curiosity.
The salesman I spoke to was nice enough, but tried to tell me that they do not have market adjustment, just some add-ons, alarm, windshield protection and door protection, for a small change of $4800.
You can get a full car PPF for $2500.
So yes, there is a mark-up and it is $5k.
The salesman I spoke to was nice enough, but tried to tell me that they do not have market adjustment, just some add-ons, alarm, windshield protection and door protection, for a small change of $4800.
You can get a full car PPF for $2500.
So yes, there is a mark-up and it is $5k.
Interesting, they used to show those add ons in the Price Details on their website. Now they're not. Tricky tricky. Sigh, add ons just like last year. On the naughty list they remain. At least they're consistent.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2021
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From: NJ
It's more beneficial to not show it. Gets much more clicks/calls/contacts if you show MSRP then add everything on after the initiation from the customer.
Driver
Joined: Nov 2022
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From: MO
