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I'm officially "IN"

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Old 05-21-08, 06:48 AM
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Popped my cherry last night.

Easiest decision of my life.

Pulled the trigger on the GS350 Starfire Pearl/Ash interior.

My first Lexus.

Took me a while but I found two dealerships in the OC who had the package/color combo I was looking for. At one of the dealerships, the guy I was emailing back-and-forth with mysteriously "does not work for the company anymore." After many conversations, he was just GONE. The salesperson who I was handed off to gave NO LOVE and was NO HELP.

My decision to go with Mission Viejo was simple. The salesman was excellent with communication and got straight to the point. No messing around, no hard negotiating. NO HASSLES.

I went in last night and talked to another GREAT employee from sales. Did the initial paperwork and he pulled the car around. Took it for a little spin then returned and went on to the finance department. Once again, more excellent service. Filled out the papers and then waited as the car got detailed and the tank filled.

Total time physically at the dealer, about 2 hours.

Can't say enough about how happy I am about the car. Woke up EXTRA early this morning to go play with the new gadgets.

I love the Starfire Pearl color and my wife loved the Ash interior. Best of both worlds.

Old 05-21-08, 06:55 AM
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Welcome & Congratulations!
Old 05-21-08, 07:01 AM
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welcome. i just bought my first lexus too about a month ago. you'll love it!
Old 05-21-08, 07:03 AM
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congrats!! i am biased.. but starfire pearl!!!
Old 05-21-08, 07:14 AM
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Congrats.....do you have any plans for it?
Old 05-21-08, 08:29 AM
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another starfire owner.. awesome
Old 05-21-08, 08:38 AM
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congrats, enjoy!!
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Congrats... Good Luck....
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welcome, got mine last nov and still loving it.
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i got my 3GS at Mission Viejo Lexus too!! i knew the extremely rare color combo i wanted and was calling around. when it came down to it, MV lexus was the lowest price. the whole deal was done over the phone. when i got there, the papers were already drawn out and the car was shined and waiting for me. total time in the dealership was approx. 45 minutes and i was off with my new GFM with Black 3GS with a smokin' deal. No other dealer could get the car i wanted at that price.
Old 05-21-08, 01:38 PM
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Woohoo congrats on your GS! Starfire and Ash is a great combo. I love mine!
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good for you. nice choice.


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