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Old 10-27-21, 03:10 PM
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2019 es300H built in Japan. I bought my car certified so it comes with the extra 4 years unlimited miles bumper to bumper warranty.
UL package with the mark sound system is fantastic. Custom tint from 3M. Love this car. Had a 2013 es300H also built in Japan built proof to about 220K miles. Did have to replace some AC Computer and fan parts for $1600 so keep an eye out when the time comes.
I put a custom hitch on and works great to tow the motorcycle, Jet Ski, Kayaks, Bicycle, Trailered items landscaping etc.
re designed frame for 2019 with lane assist awesome. heads up display i use once in awhile. Here is the Key "No one ever was upset when they paid a high price but got what they wanted, only upset when you paid a low price and did not get what you wanted". I paid low price and got what I wanted so best of both worlds. (i was going to wait even more but this deal came up) May you get the deal and experience your looking for.


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Old 10-28-21, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by lesz
Understand that the semi-aniline leather comes only with Ultra Luxury cars. The Luxury cars have leather, but it is only the standard leather, not the semi-aniline leather. While the semi-aniline leather is very nice, my preference would not be the standard leather. The NuLuxe is a very nice imitation leather, and it actually has, to me, a nicer feel than the standard leather. So, my first choice might be the semi-aniline leather, but I might choose the NuLuxe over the standard leather.
Actually, you are wrong. At least for 2022 models there is now Luxury with semi-aniline leather. Here is a screenshot of the model I am waiting for, as it shows on their website:



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WOW! For $59,000. and a dealer "adjustment" of $5,000. Lexus SHOULD provide the Aniline leather... What a rip...
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That is wild. Before the pandemic one can get $5k discount under MSRP without breaking a sweat. Now it's $5k above MSRP!
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Originally Posted by janjanmmm
Actually, you are wrong. At least for 2022 models there is now Luxury with semi-aniline leather. Here is a screenshot of the model I am waiting for, as it shows on their website:

That is evidently a change for the 2022 model year and its mid-cycle re-fresh. For the 2019-2021 model years, the Luxury cars had the standard leather, and only the Ultra Luxury cars had the semi-aniline leather.

Sorry for the confusion.
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Old 10-28-21, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bc6152
WOW! For $59,000. and a dealer "adjustment" of $5,000. Lexus SHOULD provide the Aniline leather... What a rip...
yeah, it’s crazy. I’m not going to pay 59,000. Truecar suggests that the fair price right now is around MSRP, - 53,000. Like I said before, when I negotiated over base model with premium package they did go down from 54,000 to 48,500, which is just below MSRP (49,000).
Will they do it for this one? Who knows. It’s the only luxury coming up, I would not be surprised if someone wants it so badly they’ll just pay full 59,000! Not me though. So, we will see!
Old 10-29-21, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by lesz
That is evidently a change for the 2022 model year and its mid-cycle re-fresh. For the 2019-2021 model years, the Luxury cars had the standard leather, and only the Ultra Luxury cars had the semi-aniline leather.

Sorry for the confusion.
To my surprise, you're both correct. Lexus.com confirms that the 2022 Luxury trim level now features semi-aniline leather.

The Ultra Luxury still lists at $3,000 more than Luxury. Kinda makes you wonder if it's got $3,000 of extra value in it.
Old 10-29-21, 10:09 AM
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Wow dealers are now showing the market adjustments online. Can't imagine buying a new vehicle under these conditions. My buddy just bought a new Sonata - their standard markup is $2K for that model and yes some inventory that dealers show online are "in transit".
Old 10-29-21, 10:16 AM
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Glad I got my ES when I did a few months ago with a bit of a discount, even. I'm being extra extra careful not to crash it or i'll end up taking the bus. LOL!
Old 10-29-21, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by E46CT
Glad I got my ES when I did a few months ago with a bit of a discount, even. I'm being extra extra careful not to crash it or i'll end up taking the bus. LOL!
Ha - I bought mine almost three years ago when the model just came out for roughly 10% BELOW MSRP. I guess those days are over for now.
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
Ha - I bought mine almost three years ago when the model just came out for roughly 10% BELOW MSRP. I guess those days are over for now.
Me too in December 2018... $54,500 list, $49,500.... 350 UL. And they haven't substantially changed since then either Mike... We did good buddy...
But who knew this crap would happen...
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Old 10-29-21, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
Wow dealers are now showing the market adjustments online. Can't imagine buying a new vehicle under these conditions. My buddy just bought a new Sonata - their standard markup is $2K for that model and yes some inventory that dealers show online are "in transit".
The dealers are adding a few thousand to the sticker so that you have to bargain with them to get them down to sticker. That way you think you got a good deal when you pay sticker. It's just a matter of supply and demand. The dealers will take whatever the market will bear. We've seen this before on certain hot cars, but I don't recall seeing this happen to whole market.
Old 10-30-21, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bc6152
Me too in December 2018... $54,500 list, $49,500.... 350 UL. And they haven't substantially changed since then either Mike... We did good buddy...
But who knew this crap would happen...
Me too. Got $7K off MSRP this February. $4K discount plus $2K customer rebate plus $1K off for financing thru Lexus(Toyota). I just saw a used 2020 Lexus ES 350 with 9000 miles selling for $50K. This is insane.
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Old 11-05-21, 12:03 AM
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Prices dropping. Just purchased a 2022 ES 300H in SoCal for $2979 below MSRP ($47290 -2979= $44311 + tax & License. Much different than the 2-3k over + accessories that I was quoted at beginning of October. Three different dealers offering $2300-2900 off sticker and probably last day of month helped. Also $2484 in dealer accessories (paint protection, interior protection. Alarm, clear shield, etc.) that was already on car was included at no charge.

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Old 11-05-21, 04:11 AM
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Consumer Report keeps giving extra praise for this auto. See the December edition.
J D Power reflects the ES is the most reliable vehicle ever in their long history of surveying owners. On our second and have not had one problem.
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