Price thread - what kind of deal did you get?
Wish I could find that in NY/NJ
03-22-12, 07:07 PM
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Good Deal
St Louis, MO
3/13/2012
GS 350 AWD
Nebula Gray Pearl / Flaxen
Blind Spot Monitor
Cold Weather Pkg
18" Superchrome
HDD Nav
Intuitive Park Assist
Premium Pkg
Accy Pkg
Total MSRP $55,907.00
Coquest Discount $1,500
Dealer discount $2,541
Paid $51,866.00
3/13/2012
GS 350 AWD
Nebula Gray Pearl / Flaxen
Blind Spot Monitor
Cold Weather Pkg
18" Superchrome
HDD Nav
Intuitive Park Assist
Premium Pkg
Accy Pkg
Total MSRP $55,907.00
Coquest Discount $1,500
Dealer discount $2,541
Paid $51,866.00
03-22-12, 09:14 PM
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I was told they didnt do Nebula Grey with Flaxen. Do you have pics to share?
03-24-12, 06:56 PM
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Pictures
Here's the pictures!
03-24-12, 09:35 PM
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Most dealers will ask and get close to retail price for the new GS until supply increases and they have multiple unsold GS models sitting on their lots. Basic law of supply and demand at work. If you immediately must buy a limited supply, high demand new model, you will pay a premium for it.
Alternatively you can wait 3-6 months and prices for the new GS will very likely go down to a more average dealer profit margin. This will happen when dealers have multiple GS models sitting on the lot.
Patience is one of those traits in life that is almost always rewarded : )
Alternatively you can wait 3-6 months and prices for the new GS will very likely go down to a more average dealer profit margin. This will happen when dealers have multiple GS models sitting on the lot.
Patience is one of those traits in life that is almost always rewarded : )
03-25-12, 02:00 AM
#83
Very logical, JW. But for many of us, logic flies right out the window when it comes to the car we desire - and dealers count on that. If car buying was based entirely on logic, the Lexus brand wouldn't exist and we'd be talking about are new Yaris or Prius.
03-25-12, 02:28 AM
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Most dealers will ask and get close to retail price for the new GS until supply increases and they have multiple unsold GS models sitting on their lots. Basic law of supply and demand at work. If you immediately must buy a limited supply, high demand new model, you will pay a premium for it.
Alternatively you can wait 3-6 months and prices for the new GS will very likely go down to a more average dealer profit margin. This will happen when dealers have multiple GS models sitting on the lot.
Patience is one of those traits in life that is almost always rewarded : )
Alternatively you can wait 3-6 months and prices for the new GS will very likely go down to a more average dealer profit margin. This will happen when dealers have multiple GS models sitting on the lot.
Patience is one of those traits in life that is almost always rewarded : )
03-25-12, 06:01 AM
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This time I worked with a broker and got the GS350 about $4500 under MSRP. I believe the broker works with a dealership way outside of the city, or directly with a fleet manager.
I don't know what my price works out compared to invoice as I'm in Canada and "invoice" isn't as readily available.
Similarly, I priced out an E350 coupe through the broker, and he couldn't come close to pricing to what I was offered at my parent's MB dealership - but my dad is a regular customer. At the end of the day, I wanted to own the car for at least 5 years, up to 10 years, and prefer not to have a MB as a liability. The finance-to-own options were also ridiculous compared to the Lexus.
03-25-12, 06:21 AM
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I want to know the rest of the story. I believe there are dealers who will negotiate below MSRP, but I don't believe they are going below invoice. There is something you are not telling us.
03-25-12, 08:33 AM
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Having a tough time to get 2500 of sticker....coming from a Nissan Maxima and no Conquest Rebate for me....I'm wanting a least 3500 off sticker before purchasing monday evening....
2013 GS 30 AWD F Sport
2013 GS 30 AWD F Sport
03-25-12, 09:35 AM
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03-25-12, 05:37 PM
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Currently in negotiations with my local dealer here in Miami for a GS F Sport. They will not budge on anything below MSRP until their August "Golden Opportunity" promotion.
Their excuse is that LFS will NOT let them do anything below MSRP. I mentioned to them that lots of people are getting deals well below MSRP and even invoice.
If I can furnish any type of proof, they'd be willing to negotiate on pricing and possibly match.
If anyone would be kind enough to send me their quote/deal via email (block out dealer info, personal info, VIN etc) , that would REALLY help me out big time ! They just want to see numbers. The local manager said he doesnt care about the dealer etc... From what I understand, this will probably be the first dealer to go below MSRP in the east coast. Need your help fellow enthusiasts!
Alex673@me.com
Their excuse is that LFS will NOT let them do anything below MSRP. I mentioned to them that lots of people are getting deals well below MSRP and even invoice.
If I can furnish any type of proof, they'd be willing to negotiate on pricing and possibly match.
If anyone would be kind enough to send me their quote/deal via email (block out dealer info, personal info, VIN etc) , that would REALLY help me out big time ! They just want to see numbers. The local manager said he doesnt care about the dealer etc... From what I understand, this will probably be the first dealer to go below MSRP in the east coast. Need your help fellow enthusiasts!
Alex673@me.com