2022 Lease/Purchase/Delivery
#766
probably a good plan. While inflationary pressures and supply side constraints will continue, demand will decline for vehicles like this and other gas guzzlers, especially among those who don’t need the advantages of the 4wd system and towing capacity of this type of vehicle. I don’t expect the bottom to fall out, and I suspect the gx will get hit less than other large SUV’s, the reality is, people will dump unnecessary gas guzzlers and take a 10k hit just to save $500 a year at the pump. Takes a lot of fuel savings to make up for the 10k loss but people will do it. I considered the gx and still like it but have decided if I am going to own a gas guzzler, which I have for 25 years, I’d rather have a full size and not a mid size suv. I’m going to wait and watch over the next 30 days as dealers, who will be offering meaningfully discounted trade in credit in the large SUV’s , and pick up a 2-3 year old vehicle. Discounts on new gx or others will still be hard to come by but not impossible. However, the pre owned market will be a better value play in my mind.
#767
I’ve had a deposit for 2 weeks and mine comes in a couple days. Anyone see them in stock now? It feels like the dealer wants me to buy the one I have a deposit on instead of waiting since maybe they’re having people pull out on their deposits?
#768
Prices on new are unlikely to change much, demand will fall off a bit but inventory shortages will persist. My guess is, rather than some merc plus prices, it will revert to Msrp or maybe some insignificant discounting. I think used prices will soften much more, not grossly so, but they already started softening a little snd I think that will continue. I think some of the larger suv, non Lexus, will see larger declines but time will tell.
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#770
Prices on new are unlikely to change much, demand will fall off a bit but inventory shortages will persist. My guess is, rather than some merc plus prices, it will revert to Msrp or maybe some insignificant discounting. I think used prices will soften much more, not grossly so, but they already started softening a little snd I think that will continue. I think some of the larger suv, non Lexus, will see larger declines but time will tell.
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#771
well, you raise a good point regarding inflation. It is bad and will get worse. I suspect the fed will tiptoe in their efforts to combat inflation given the increasing risk of a recession, so I expect the current high rate of inflation is going to get worse in the coming months. I don’t think dealers will raise the prices due to inflation but the manufactures will probably have no choice. Let us know when you pick it up.
#772
Got confirmation today that my GX is on my dealers allotment so, I should have it mid to end March. Order placed mid Dec, will pay $2000 below sticker no dealer add ons. Was worried slow down would catch me but seems to be on par with what was expected. Excited that i changed off of my first selection that had compromises and just got exactly what I wanted (minus hitch 😡 haha.
GX Lux
Starfire Pearl
Rioja Red
Sport Captains Pack
Off Road Pack
GX Lux
Starfire Pearl
Rioja Red
Sport Captains Pack
Off Road Pack
#773
I just picked up mine the other day, loving it!
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#774
I don’t think it’s common. I purchase 6 vehicles in the last 2 years so I leaned on them for that… well worth a little discount for them to earn other deals. Others purchasing are MSRP. Please don’t pay over, it is not necessary.
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#775
Well that definitely helps if you have that rapport with the dealers…
#776
Not at all.. although the operating costs with premium fuel are expensive. The cost of the vehicle as compared to the competition is lower so overall costs are likely close to the same. If gas prices go to $6 or $7 per gallon and oil to $150 a barrel, it might actually be to my benefit to wait. I can't see these being sold with ADM or at MSRP prices at that point.
The timing just wasn't right for me. I don't NEED a car, it is more of a WANT. I need to wait until the fall I think.
The timing just wasn't right for me. I don't NEED a car, it is more of a WANT. I need to wait until the fall I think.
#777
Agree. Here in the Chicago area, we have a few dealers adding on packages (paint, etc.) to make some extra money on the deal, but from what I've seen, no standard upcharge of $3K or $5K. They are selling at MSRP. I don't understand paying over MSRP unless it's some sort of emergency purchase, or you have extra cash lying around.
#779
I won't be doing it while the vehicle is under warranty and probably never will as our non-Premium has Ethanol in it which is trash.
#780