krs71

I finally found a zip code that let's me get the IS fully loaded with all options, but dam it's like 44k, now that's steep........may as well step in to a 350...........

TimboIS

There are no zips that let BYO build a fully loaded IS. You can get a nicely equipped, but not fully loaded. Fully loaded would be $48K.

krs71

austin TX zip code has all the options available....check it out

zip code: 73301

I built a IS250 AWD w/ Lux/NAV/ML/PDC/Washers/Acces Pckge......I'm assuming that's fully loaded.

TimboIS

You're right, with one big caveat. It lets you build a 250AWD fully loaded. But any RWD can only add 18" package or the Nav package. Now that's strange.

krs71

don't know what lexus's game here is, other than there is allot of misrepresentation on there part....

Cypren

skingsland:

In VA, you're close enough to Central region that you should just be able to drive over there and pick up a car right off a dealer lot -- why wait four months? Assuming you're in Fairfax, or nearby it, Cleveland, OH is only about an hour further from you than NYC is -- about a five hour drive, if that. And I know for a fact you can get a near-loaded IS350 (everything but the radar cruise control, the $45k MSRP package) right off a dealer lot there. =) (Did it myself two weeks ago -- I'll put in a plug for Metro Lexus in Brook Park, great service and buying experience.)

Just a thought.

skingsland

I've definitely thought about this. Driving to OH or KY from the DC area (I'm in Arlington, 5 min. outside DC) that is. Here are the reasons I don't:

1) According to the BYO Lexus site, there's some stuff that's on those cars I don't want: PA, Pref. Acc., etc. It'll jack up my price about $700.

2) I haven't found any referrals for salesmen there who are willing to deal. I talked to rpwsrw, and he said MSRP only -- he's sold out through Feb. But on the East Coast I can get about $3700 off MSRP. Add that to the $700 from #1, and we're talking a $4400 difference for almost the same exact car.

3) Not to mention the expense of driving or flying out there. (I can get to either NJ dealer in under 4 hrs.)

4) As much as I'd like my car now, we're in winter here. My current car (VW Passat) is FWD with all-seasons and has great traction control. My future IS 350 is RWD with summer tires. So not getting my car until Spring might be a blessing in disguise.

kensteele

I know lots of people who purchase vehicles out of state and drive them home, no problem. If there are no [state] restrictions; my Minnesota friend goes to Omaha all the time since the very same car is overpriced in his market (I even once made a trip with him). Then I had another Missouri friend fly to Pittsburgh and drive an M3 back....

Come to Kansas and Missouri to buy a car if you want, if we got 'em here. I live in Kansas and I purchased my car in Missouri, it's nearly 30 days now so I gotta go take care of the sales tax soon.

skingsland

I just talked my my NJ guy... they contract out for transferring the registration/tags/etc., so they'd know if it's not OK to do. plus they'll be taking care of it for me anyway!!