Lexus Dealerships Willing to Sell Out of State
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Lexus Dealerships Willing to Sell Out of State
Hey Friends, I have been trying to purchase a GX550 Premium for two months. I’m on the wait list at the local Lexus dealership as well as one approximately 100 miles away. Nevertheless, I contacted a dealership in the mid-Florida area and my deposit was taken, then one week later I was told they could only sell locally (from the wait list), but if the Premium sat on their lot for “one”day I could be notified. Yeah.
So, I called Lexus of Nashville, (second-closest dealership) and was again told I was out of their “purchase area”. I am shocked/angry?? that someone who is trying to purchase a higher-end vehicle can’t even buy from a dealer out of the area.
Now, some of you cleared up this issue and explained the dealerships make much of their money with service and repair. What a shame.
My question is this, does anyone know of a dealer in the eastern US who sells to out-of-state clients?
thanks!
So, I called Lexus of Nashville, (second-closest dealership) and was again told I was out of their “purchase area”. I am shocked/angry?? that someone who is trying to purchase a higher-end vehicle can’t even buy from a dealer out of the area.
Now, some of you cleared up this issue and explained the dealerships make much of their money with service and repair. What a shame.
My question is this, does anyone know of a dealer in the eastern US who sells to out-of-state clients?
thanks!
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mm1001 (08-29-24)
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It is somewhat in the boonies but it is the closest Lexus dealer to me so I get my cars serviced there. They had some on the lot the other day. If their website is accurate, they have 19 on the lot: Closest airport is Tri-Cities.
https://monogram.lexusofkingsport.co...37660&type=new
https://monogram.lexusofkingsport.co...37660&type=new
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KLiz (08-27-24)
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another out of state sale
Interesting. I just bought a GX550 P+ from an out of state Lexus dealer. It's approximately 100 miles away but I plan to make a small vacation out of the process when it's ready to be delivered and will drive my trade in vehicle to pick it up.
I still plan on getting my new GX serviced locally, but I just didn't want to deal with the hassle of up charging and the waiting game. I think it helps that the dealership has locations in both NY and NJ.
Every time I walk into a local dealership there's a customer either buying one on the spot, picking one up, or working with sales. Incredible how much demand exists for the new GX. I hope the vehicle lives up to the hype.
Congratulations and good luck on your new vehicle, hope you get it soon!
I still plan on getting my new GX serviced locally, but I just didn't want to deal with the hassle of up charging and the waiting game. I think it helps that the dealership has locations in both NY and NJ.
Every time I walk into a local dealership there's a customer either buying one on the spot, picking one up, or working with sales. Incredible how much demand exists for the new GX. I hope the vehicle lives up to the hype.
Congratulations and good luck on your new vehicle, hope you get it soon!
Last edited by mm1001; 08-29-24 at 11:00 AM. Reason: .
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The remote purchase issue came into focus during and after Covid. The initial sale
of a vehicle creates the least income for the store, recall fondly the old "$100 over
invoice" practices? The Business Office sells the $'s and Maintenace programs to
create loyalty for the Service Department. Trade-ins and the refurbishing of them is
a large contributor to the bottom line. Letting folks buy a car and take the lucrative
after sale business home (or worse, to non-dealer finance and service and used car
sales channels) is just short-sighted business behavior. Pads the N/C log but costs
them major money down the road.
of a vehicle creates the least income for the store, recall fondly the old "$100 over
invoice" practices? The Business Office sells the $'s and Maintenace programs to
create loyalty for the Service Department. Trade-ins and the refurbishing of them is
a large contributor to the bottom line. Letting folks buy a car and take the lucrative
after sale business home (or worse, to non-dealer finance and service and used car
sales channels) is just short-sighted business behavior. Pads the N/C log but costs
them major money down the road.
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