Lexus dealership monopoly in Texas
07-02-12, 12:50 PM
#31
Some dealers subscribe to the Costco Membership Auto Discount program. Sterling McCall Lexus in Houston does. So, if you have a membership, find the person who handles the Costco discount. My drive out price including tax, title and license was about $3,000 less than the sticker price. Hopefully, I got the best price possible. At the minimum it was a hassle free and very pleasant experience.
07-02-12, 03:29 PM
#32
Lexus Fanatic
Yeah $3k less than sticker isn't a great deal at all...
Are there factory to dealer incentives out now? There must be, you'd need them to be $3k under invoice...
Are there factory to dealer incentives out now? There must be, you'd need them to be $3k under invoice...
07-02-12, 06:23 PM
#33
I just bought a '12 Toyota Corolla for my wife's 44 year old son. Some kids today
Anyway I attempted to use the Costco Program at their recommended dealer. Problem is, you need to go into the dealer's showroom before they can show you the Costco deal. They said it would be worth my while. No Thank You
I did my negotiating over the telephone and by email. I was able to peruse most dealers inventories online, and found the best car for him. I then negotiated with all the local dealers, though only one had the exact car he really wanted. After negotiations were completed, I put $2K on a credit card, and paid the balance by personal check a day later when we picked up the car. A painless process, IMHO.
Lou
Anyway I attempted to use the Costco Program at their recommended dealer. Problem is, you need to go into the dealer's showroom before they can show you the Costco deal. They said it would be worth my while. No Thank You I did my negotiating over the telephone and by email. I was able to peruse most dealers inventories online, and found the best car for him. I then negotiated with all the local dealers, though only one had the exact car he really wanted. After negotiations were completed, I put $2K on a credit card, and paid the balance by personal check a day later when we picked up the car. A painless process, IMHO.Lou
07-22-12, 10:06 AM
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yes, i learn its the hard way as well~! Till this day, i dont like the finance guy because he really tried to sell me an extended warrenty and gap insurance. I told him no several times no, and i wouldnt budge. You should see the look on his face. He was pissed off. Still till this day i wanna get back at him. I feel bad for future buyers, i hate liars to the T!!
07-22-12, 11:13 AM
#35
yes, i learn its the hard way as well~! Till this day, i dont like the finance guy because he really tried to sell me an extended warrenty and gap insurance. I told him no several times no, and i wouldnt budge. You should see the look on his face. He was pissed off. Still till this day i wanna get back at him. I feel bad for future buyers, i hate liars to the T!!
10-14-12, 03:24 PM
#37
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I'm sure the TX dealer in question by the OP is Park Place Lexus. They seem to have the monopoly over luxury lines, especially in DFW.
11-19-12, 06:14 PM
#38
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I ended up walking and bought out of the area. So happy that I did, and would encourage you to do the same. But the truth is, there are plenty of rich idiots who will keep paying the premiums to line the wallets of the PP and Sewell guys, so either spread the word or pick another battle.
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