What do you think of this price?
08-02-03, 09:24 PM
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What do you think of this price?
Hi guys,
What you do you guys think of $37,019 for a new 2003 Lexus GS 300 with the options of leather/memory seat and cargo net. The dealer is also tacking on a $385.00 charge that is pre-printed on the contract for a PermaVIN, which is the etching of the VIN # on the car for security purposes. Were you guys also charged for a PermaVIN? It stills seems like a good deal to me, but I wanted to get your thoughts on it.
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What you do you guys think of $37,019 for a new 2003 Lexus GS 300 with the options of leather/memory seat and cargo net. The dealer is also tacking on a $385.00 charge that is pre-printed on the contract for a PermaVIN, which is the etching of the VIN # on the car for security purposes. Were you guys also charged for a PermaVIN? It stills seems like a good deal to me, but I wanted to get your thoughts on it.
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08-02-03, 11:18 PM
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Re: What do you think of this price?
Originally posted by AGT
The dealer is also tacking on a $385.00 charge that is pre-printed on the contract for a PermaVIN, which is the etching of the VIN # on the car for security purposes.
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The dealer is also tacking on a $385.00 charge that is pre-printed on the contract for a PermaVIN, which is the etching of the VIN # on the car for security purposes.
AGT
Although it'd be nice to have this VIN etched in your car, if someone really wanted to take your car, they would jack it, drive it to a nearby chopshop, and your car would be in pieces within hours.
All in all, if someone wants your car and they're professional, they'll take your car.
There's no reason why they should be allowed to charge you that. Heck, just a couple hundred bucks extra and you'd have yourself an intake for your first mod!
08-02-03, 11:24 PM
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trust me, they are making $$ of that "etching"...not as bad as some dealers who charges more than $385...
..take my word for it, i used to work for a dealer who does that
..take my word for it, i used to work for a dealer who does that
08-03-03, 06:31 AM
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Originally posted by bluelex
persoannly i would get a used gs430 4 that price...instead of a new 300.. just my opinion tho
persoannly i would get a used gs430 4 that price...instead of a new 300.. just my opinion tho
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08-03-03, 06:34 AM
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Originally posted by GS4fun
Do you really think you can get a used GS430 for that price....wow...prices have come down significantly then....time to trade in..
Do you really think you can get a used GS430 for that price....wow...prices have come down significantly then....time to trade in..
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=86485
and autitrader has many
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/r...used&x=35&y=11
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08-03-03, 10:18 AM
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The prices have come down. 30k miles is pretty low miles for a 2k1. I would also get the 430 as you wont incur the depreciation of a new car. If speed is your thing then you will definately want a 400 or 430
08-04-03, 02:12 AM
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There are various factors affecting GS430 used value, the car color, spoiler ( it is a pain if you wanna add on factory style spoiler later, lid light and etc..), navigation, chrome 17's. I have checked out these pics on your links, seems like they mostly lack of what I have stated above. bascially I think a fully loaded silver/blk with everything in 33k miles would stil cost towards 4k though.
If you consider low mileages used car, always go to dealer and test drive the GS4 brand new first, then it will make a lot of things very clear
If you consider low mileages used car, always go to dealer and test drive the GS4 brand new first, then it will make a lot of things very clear
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08-05-03, 12:32 PM
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It is a good price
It is a very good price. You should negotiate to get the PermaVIN not include in the price. Most dealer wants to unload their inventory at this time of year.
GS300 is a nice car but I like GS400/430 better. I myself recently got a used GS400.
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GS300 is a nice car but I like GS400/430 better. I myself recently got a used GS400.
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08-05-03, 03:09 PM
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Don't forget about this. I am not sure about your dealer, but on the Kuni Lexus it worked just fine.
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