Interesting. I didn't think you could get the rear DVD unit in the SWB. I thought you had to go the LWB route to get that.

No. 2 would be my choice.

Pat

 

My vote is for #2. Of course I'm partial to Mercury Metallic, gray leather and the Bird's Eye Maple since that's what I have. The Bird's Eye is perfect with the black dash and gray leather. I also like the Metallic because it goes well with the standard gray wheels and so, will probably pass on the Lexus chrome wheels. There's also a five window medium tint that adds to the great looking exterior. I am so happy with the lighter color after two Black Onyx vehicles.

 

It's actually the poor-man's DVD option in the SWB. It's an Advent headrest replacement. What you essentially get is 2x 7'' screens, each with an aux input, 2 sets of wireless headsets, etc... It's an aftermarket add-on... not a factory installed option.

Either way, they're throwing it in for MSRP essentially.

 

So, my 70 yr. old parents just ordered a new ls460. They asked me if they did OK, since they had to pay MSRP. You'd think they would have asked me this yesterday, before they ordered.

Is anyone getting below MSRP, for these cars right now?

They were able to order the vehicle for delivery in 3-4 months with exactly what they wanted on it, and paid around 71,000.

 

You may want to verify this because as far as I know power headrests can not be altered or replaced with aftermarket stuff. In addition to that, they can't modify the existing ones because they come with an airbag and no one would want to touch that. Just make sure that your dealer is not pulling your leg. I've seen that done before

 

hi guys im new to the lex family
i purchased or i should say leased a Ls460L this past saturday. msrp on it was the fully loaded 85947, i got them to to 82500. Im leasing it at 48months, no money down and the payments are rounghly 1400 so im sitting here debating if purchasing the car would work out better for me in the long run.. paying 67k to rent a car that is 86k for 4yrs seems wayyy to much obviously.. previously had the 7 and 6series.. and i want to say that i only paid half of what the car was worth.. what are your guys thoughts on this.. should i change the loan terms and just purchase the thing
* keep in mind this is my first ever purchase/lease.. the husband did the other 2 cars and i wasnt present

 

Ask them to show you the terms for a buy vs. a lease so you can see the difference. Not sure if it works the same way in Colorado as California but here if you buy then you have to pay all the sales tax up front and therefore you end up financing the tax. If you lease you only pay sales tax on your monthly rent.

Basically, it usually comes down to how long you think you will keep the car. The longer you plan to keep the car the more I would tend towards buying vs. leasing.

 

Wow!

Just buy it. You'll be happy with it, and any less luxurious car will no longer be sufficient to suit your driving/comfort needs after having the LS for 4 years...

 

What is the residual after 4 years on this transaction?

 

i'm sorry to say, i don't think you'll ever see an LS sold for 1000 over invoice.

but, the most important factor to consider is LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! i like to read the ever popular "how much" posts, but people always tend to forget that you will pay different prices depending on where you live. just check out www.edmunds.com, they give a great comparison to what people are paying in your area (or whatever area you choose).

 

I have the old headrests in the trunk. There was nothing in there as far as I could tell. Why would the headrests have airbags in them? Curtain airbags are in the B-pillar I think.

Either way, it was $71900 including the 2 screens.

 

Great. I guess my dealer was not honest with me, because I asked for the same thing and was told it's impossible. Well, wont be the first time. I would love to get same setup for my car. Can you tell me where your dealer ordered yours from or any other info you can provide would be great. Can you also post pics please. You just got me all excited. I know the kids would be so happy too. They've been asking me to put one in, but I didn't want to get one that just hangs on the seat. I wish I could get the factory TV w/out the exec package. Anyway, sorry for giving you wrong info.

 

First, it appears we have the Invision screens, and not the Advent ones. I took a look at both, and they seem to be the same quality. The Advent screens are a little more streamlined (no input jacks).

Either way, here are the pics.

 

and a view of both of them...