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Old 11-28-10, 01:31 AM
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Don't know if this is the right section or not however,

I'm looking into buying an 2011 IS250. I'm ready to buy the car, but all I need is the right price. Is there a dealership that you guys would recommend in the socal/san diego area?

With that in mind is it possible to grab an IS250 w/navi OTD(with taxes and fees included) for around 37k or maybe possibly even lower?
I'm looking to grab the car at least at 33k.

I would greatly appreciate it if you guys can help out a future IS owner with his purchase. Thanks!

Plus if you guys have any suggestions on buying or on where to go and who to meet, please do share!
Old 11-28-10, 10:00 AM
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my advice, email every Lexus dealer you are comfortable driving to and get prices from all of them and go with the cheapest.

Pit them against each other too (get the lowest prices and ask the rest if they can beat it).

I did it this way and wow did i get a nice deal
Old 11-28-10, 10:28 AM
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are you a member of a credit union that has an auto buying program? they can help narrow down your search based on the kind of options you're looking for. they're usually well below the asking price and they pretty much offer the best rate possible.

welcome to the club and hopefully you get that 250 really soon. happy holidays!
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moved to socal section for more help
Old 11-28-10, 05:23 PM
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+1 for pitting the dealers against each other. Working with the Internet sales department yields a better deal in my experience.
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I don't understand these dealers. They tell me that I should look for a car without navi if I want the car with the options I want for under 35k.

According to truecar.com someone got a deal on a new IS250 for 33k as lowest.
I know 33k is a little low but I'm fine with 34k as long as it's under 35k lol.
Old 12-02-10, 05:49 AM
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just keep looking and dealing, youll find one. good luck and welcome to CL!
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Originally Posted by scolly
I don't understand these dealers. They tell me that I should look for a car without navi if I want the car with the options I want for under 35k.

According to truecar.com someone got a deal on a new IS250 for 33k as lowest.
I know 33k is a little low but I'm fine with 34k as long as it's under 35k lol.
Don't be discouraged though, there is a lot to be accounted for. Some people this year got great deals on new IS cars but because they were new 2010 models which the factory provided incentives for to get rid of and make way for the 2011. Every situation is different so just see what everyone has to offer and go from there.
Old 12-02-10, 05:43 PM
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Longo Lexus or Long beach Lexus would be cool. My family bought 4 brand new lexus from them and we each got a great price from Longo Lexus. Plus they have a great service department. have you consider a used car or even better a used IS350 from 08 to 2010 for the price you want..
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with 33k, get an 08-10 is250/navi for about 25k, stil leave you lot of $$$ for wheels, susp and lipkits and there you have a complete round is.
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