Finally Ordering a 2012 GX460
#1
Finally Ordering a 2012 GX460
So after making numerous calls to different dealerships I finally found one that is going to order a 2012 GX460 Premium for a decent price. Since I am going to get the price lower than I was expecting, I am now considering adding on some options that aren't typical with these trucks. Are there any options that current owners wish they had that they didn't get? I am considering adding on the pre collision system/radar cruise control package. Does anyone have this option and if so, do you think it is worth it?
#2
What dealership did you order from? We are trying to decide between ordering the 2011 or the 2012, depending on what kind of deal we can get. Unfortunately, we live in a state with limited Lexus dealerships and are looking to purchase out of state to get the best price.
#3
If you special order now you will probably get a 2012. It takes almost 4 months.
Koz
Last edited by Koz; 07-28-11 at 10:55 AM.
#6
If I had to do it over I would order more of the safety "bells and whistles" such as the pre-collision/radar cruise control, the lane departure warnings and the wide-view monitoring system. The GX460 rides so smoothly and quietly that it is easy to drive faster than surrounding traffic ... before you know what is happening you're on someone's rear bumper, standing on your brakes!
The GX is neither slender nor agile ... anything that helps "keep it between the lines" and off the shoulders and the neighbor's flowers would be an advantage. In particular, threading a parking lot, descending the 'helix' at a parking garage and backing into any parking space would benefit from more visibility.
Whether any of these are available on the base unit is an open question, but if you have decided to order a premium unit you should be able to custom order what you want. Go for it ... the worse that could happen is they will make you "an offer you can't refuse" to settle for less than you ordered, but what they have in stock ... at a good price!
Regards,
SaniDel
The GX is neither slender nor agile ... anything that helps "keep it between the lines" and off the shoulders and the neighbor's flowers would be an advantage. In particular, threading a parking lot, descending the 'helix' at a parking garage and backing into any parking space would benefit from more visibility.
Whether any of these are available on the base unit is an open question, but if you have decided to order a premium unit you should be able to custom order what you want. Go for it ... the worse that could happen is they will make you "an offer you can't refuse" to settle for less than you ordered, but what they have in stock ... at a good price!
Regards,
SaniDel
#7
Good to know SaniDel, I may consider the PCS/Radar Cruise. I went to the dealership to place my order today but since Lexus hasn't come out with 2012 pricing yet, I can't technically order it. I just gave them my order and credit card and we just agreed to how much I am paying over invoice regardless of what options I am getting. They are estimating a 1.8% increase in pricing but nobody knows until they release pricing.
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#9
You can sign a contract (and should). The contract will indicate exactly how much over invoice (regardless of price increases). This locks them into a legal commitment. Without a written contract God knows what can happen. Make sure you carefully look at the contract for add-ons (glass etching, sealants, etc.). I wasted two days at a Stealer and then found over $1K worth of add-ons that I did not want. They lost the sale because they refused to take them off the contract. I ended up getting a special order Premium for invoice at a different Stealer. When I was to take delivery they tried to wack me with an $800 tow hitch install charge. I told them I would pay for the install and I would see them in small claims court for that cost and they would not like the survey feedback I would write. Needless to say (after a half hour of being pissed off), they dropped the install charge. I still made a comment on the survey about how they tried their last minute attempt to hold the vehicle hostage (which I waited 4 months for) to squeeze more money out of a deal. If it weren't for the signed contract I'm sure they would have not dropped the charge.
No matter how well you get along (or know) the sales people, they may try to squeeze you on the day of delivery, knowing you so close to getting your new vehicle.
GET A SIGNED CONTRACT!
Koz
No matter how well you get along (or know) the sales people, they may try to squeeze you on the day of delivery, knowing you so close to getting your new vehicle.
GET A SIGNED CONTRACT!
Koz
#10
I'm not too worried about the pricing, they will honor it. I told them exactly what I wanted on my special order because of the same issues you had with certain items I didn't really need on a 2011 they may be getting in.
Speaking of options, anyone have a comment on remote start? Is this something people really like/use?
Speaking of options, anyone have a comment on remote start? Is this something people really like/use?
#11
I'm not too worried about the pricing, they will honor it. I told them exactly what I wanted on my special order because of the same issues you had with certain items I didn't really need on a 2011 they may be getting in.
Speaking of options, anyone have a comment on remote start? Is this something people really like/use?
Speaking of options, anyone have a comment on remote start? Is this something people really like/use?
Good Luck!
Koz
#12
I'm not too worried about the pricing, they will honor it. I told them exactly what I wanted on my special order because of the same issues you had with certain items I didn't really need on a 2011 they may be getting in.
Speaking of options, anyone have a comment on remote start? Is this something people really like/use?
Speaking of options, anyone have a comment on remote start? Is this something people really like/use?
#13
I could see the value of remote starting a locked vehicle to give the A/C a head start, but it should stay locked until the legitimate owner ... the one with the electronic key on their person approached the vehicle, unlocked the door and then drove it.
However, GM advertises their remote starting of presumably locked vehicles using the electronic key. So perhaps another button on our electronic keys?
Regards,
SaniDel
#14
If they have the car I want I dont have a problem with not getting a special order because I just want the car asap. However if I decide to get pcs/radar I will have no choice but to special order.
Last edited by patgilm; 07-29-11 at 09:38 PM.
#15
What! I agree with you ... what good is that? However, how could remote start work with the GX without our electronic keys in the vehicle? Further, if we left our remote keys in the vehicle we couldn't lock it!
I could see the value of remote starting a locked vehicle to give the A/C a head start, but it should stay locked until the legitimate owner ... the one with the electronic key on their person approached the vehicle, unlocked the door and then drove it.
However, GM advertises their remote starting of presumably locked vehicles using the electronic key. So perhaps another button on our electronic keys?
Regards,
SaniDel
I could see the value of remote starting a locked vehicle to give the A/C a head start, but it should stay locked until the legitimate owner ... the one with the electronic key on their person approached the vehicle, unlocked the door and then drove it.
However, GM advertises their remote starting of presumably locked vehicles using the electronic key. So perhaps another button on our electronic keys?
Regards,
SaniDel