View Poll Results: So what do you think?
Great offer
4
15.38%
Decent offer
11
42.31%
Pretty bad offer, wait (post why)
1
3.85%
You can do much better (post why)
4
15.38%
Go for an '07 328xi instead...
6
23.08%
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How does this offer sound?
01-04-08, 10:56 PM
#16
Driver
Thread Starter
I had sent messages out to about 15 dealers today, ranging from the PA/NJ/NY area to the CT/MA/ME area. The best deal seemed to be $33,000 even.
I'd also just like to say that Kevin Rogers (Lexus of Massapequa) and Manny Almonte (Lexus of Manhattan) were the best to deal with. Lightning fast replies to any emails I sent out, even towards the end of the day and on such short notice. They were both very personable and honest, and were great to deal with. If you need any more info about them, please PM me. The communications from both of them couldn't have been any better.
I'd highly recommend them to anyone in the Massapequa/Manhattan areas.
I'd also just like to say that Kevin Rogers (Lexus of Massapequa) and Manny Almonte (Lexus of Manhattan) were the best to deal with. Lightning fast replies to any emails I sent out, even towards the end of the day and on such short notice. They were both very personable and honest, and were great to deal with. If you need any more info about them, please PM me. The communications from both of them couldn't have been any better.
I'd highly recommend them to anyone in the Massapequa/Manhattan areas.
01-05-08, 11:03 AM
#18
Driver
Thread Starter
lol yeah i know! that's in second place at the moment, 27% of the votes...
i do have a month of vacation time and they are probably taking european delivery requests for the new 1 series.. hmm...
i just got back from the dealer, and they kinda lowballed me on the trade so it was a no go on the '08 obsidian. as i was about to leave, he also showed me an '06 IS250 though.. 26k miles, navigation system, park assist, bluetooth and xenons. it still has the shiftable automatic and and heated/cooled ventillated leather seats. it's a CPO. they're offering a pretty solid price on that, so that's pretty tempting. i'd be getting more features for less, with basically the same body style. the only difference really seems to be the shark fin antenna, and that's no big deal.
(i really should've brought my camera, but i forgot it in my rush out the door this morning)
i do have a month of vacation time and they are probably taking european delivery requests for the new 1 series.. hmm...
i just got back from the dealer, and they kinda lowballed me on the trade so it was a no go on the '08 obsidian. as i was about to leave, he also showed me an '06 IS250 though.. 26k miles, navigation system, park assist, bluetooth and xenons. it still has the shiftable automatic and and heated/cooled ventillated leather seats. it's a CPO. they're offering a pretty solid price on that, so that's pretty tempting. i'd be getting more features for less, with basically the same body style. the only difference really seems to be the shark fin antenna, and that's no big deal.
(i really should've brought my camera, but i forgot it in my rush out the door this morning)
01-05-08, 11:47 AM
#19
lol yeah i know! that's in second place at the moment, 27% of the votes...
i do have a month of vacation time and they are probably taking european delivery requests for the new 1 series.. hmm...
i just got back from the dealer, and they kinda lowballed me on the trade so it was a no go on the '08 obsidian. as i was about to leave, he also showed me an '06 IS250 though.. 26k miles, navigation system, park assist, bluetooth and xenons. it still has the shiftable automatic and and heated/cooled ventillated leather seats. it's a CPO. they're offering a pretty solid price on that, so that's pretty tempting. i'd be getting more features for less, with basically the same body style. the only difference really seems to be the shark fin antenna, and that's no big deal.
(i really should've brought my camera, but i forgot it in my rush out the door this morning)
i do have a month of vacation time and they are probably taking european delivery requests for the new 1 series.. hmm...
i just got back from the dealer, and they kinda lowballed me on the trade so it was a no go on the '08 obsidian. as i was about to leave, he also showed me an '06 IS250 though.. 26k miles, navigation system, park assist, bluetooth and xenons. it still has the shiftable automatic and and heated/cooled ventillated leather seats. it's a CPO. they're offering a pretty solid price on that, so that's pretty tempting. i'd be getting more features for less, with basically the same body style. the only difference really seems to be the shark fin antenna, and that's no big deal.
(i really should've brought my camera, but i forgot it in my rush out the door this morning)
This is my opinion, if you are buying a lexus for the comforts of it, then I don't think the engine matters. But if you like going fast and and the luxury I would spring for the 350. Either way, you get a badass Lexus
Good luck with your decision.
01-05-08, 05:21 PM
#21
Driver
Thread Starter
Also - I'm thinking I might go to Germany regardless this summer, my old roommate from Penn State wants to go, and since I've never been outside the US yet, that sounds pretty sweet.
Back on topic... I wasn't able to test out the navigation on the '06 today since I had to head home. I plan on checking it out Monday evening if possible. I know some of you on here have an '06 IS with the Nav... What do you think of it? I currently have a Garmin that works perfectly, which would be going to one of my parents if I went through with the '06 IS. Does the Lexus nav pronounce street names? (Example: The Garmin would say "In 2 miles, turn left... turn left." What would the Lexus nav say?)
01-05-08, 07:26 PM
#22
Lexus Champion
Thanks for all the replies!
Yeah, I'm definitely going to keep an eye on all the paperwork to make sure..
Excellent post, thank you for the awesome advice. I'll keep all of this in mind.
Yeah, people in Florida/California/etc seem to get a lot more off. Being in northeast PA, the AWD is definitely more in demand.
I did a test drive during the December to Remember event, and the sales agent gave me this price then. I spoke with him again last night, and he said even though it's beyond the December to Remeber sale, he'd still honor that price. I know half of that is just salesman-speak, but it still sounds like a pretty good offer.
That's very true. I'll fill some out now and see where it goes... I filled one out last night, and here was my message to them:
"I was offered an Obsidian Black '08 IS250 with the perforated black leather
and AWD for $33,785.
Options included Bi Xenon HIDs with Adaptive Front Lights and the
Luxury/Premium package.
Can you beat this price of $33,785? Please let me know tomorrow. If I
don't hear back from you, I'll purchase locally.
Thanks!"
Their reply:
"Thanks for the inquiry. I don't have a black IS in stock, and even if I did,
I couldn't sell it for the price you were offered. Take advantage of that
deal and buy the car!"
I found it kind of odd that they didn't try to counter offer, or say "we don't have that, but we do have this", or "but we do have it in this color"...
What do you guys think? Also, could I have phrased my email to them better?
Yeah, I'm definitely going to keep an eye on all the paperwork to make sure..
Excellent post, thank you for the awesome advice. I'll keep all of this in mind.
Yeah, people in Florida/California/etc seem to get a lot more off. Being in northeast PA, the AWD is definitely more in demand.
I did a test drive during the December to Remember event, and the sales agent gave me this price then. I spoke with him again last night, and he said even though it's beyond the December to Remeber sale, he'd still honor that price. I know half of that is just salesman-speak, but it still sounds like a pretty good offer.
That's very true. I'll fill some out now and see where it goes... I filled one out last night, and here was my message to them:
"I was offered an Obsidian Black '08 IS250 with the perforated black leather
and AWD for $33,785.
Options included Bi Xenon HIDs with Adaptive Front Lights and the
Luxury/Premium package.
Can you beat this price of $33,785? Please let me know tomorrow. If I
don't hear back from you, I'll purchase locally.
Thanks!"
Their reply:
"Thanks for the inquiry. I don't have a black IS in stock, and even if I did,
I couldn't sell it for the price you were offered. Take advantage of that
deal and buy the car!"
I found it kind of odd that they didn't try to counter offer, or say "we don't have that, but we do have this", or "but we do have it in this color"...
What do you guys think? Also, could I have phrased my email to them better?
they don't have a black IS (or expect one in their next 2 wks of allocation)? sounds like a small dealer.
nav doesn't call out street names--only interstate (and some state) route numbers ("Enter Route I-276 on the left")
Last edited by tex2670; 01-05-08 at 07:32 PM.
01-05-08, 07:34 PM
#23
Driver
Thread Starter
Off topic - but has anyone here ever been to Germany or Japan? I really want to see some other parts of the world, I've only ever been around the US at this point...
01-05-08, 07:36 PM
#24
Driver
Thread Starter
Also - can you program any avoidances in it? With the Garmin, I can tell it to avoid unpaved roads, U-Turns, highways and tolls..
01-06-08, 11:23 AM
#25
Driver
Thread Starter
One other quick question - is there really much of a difference between the '06 IS250 and the '08 IS250? It seems like visually the only difference was the shark fin, but were there any major problems that exist for the '06 that don't exist on the '08?
01-06-08, 12:38 PM
#26
The '08s have redesigned seatbacks for more rear seat leg room.
01-06-08, 12:42 PM
#27
Driver
Thread Starter
Since the other car I was considering is a 2 seater, that doesn't bother me
Is $32k a good deal for an '06 IS250 with AWD, Navigation + rear camera, park assist, Xenons and Bluetooth? Black Sapphire Metallic with a cream colored interior. (not sure of the exact color name)
Is $32k a good deal for an '06 IS250 with AWD, Navigation + rear camera, park assist, Xenons and Bluetooth? Black Sapphire Metallic with a cream colored interior. (not sure of the exact color name)
01-06-08, 12:44 PM
#28
Since the other car I was considering is a 2 seater, that doesn't bother me
Is $32k a good deal for an '06 IS250 with AWD, Navigation + rear camera, park assist, Xenons and Bluetooth? Black Sapphire Metallic with a cream colored interior. (not sure of the exact color name)
Is $32k a good deal for an '06 IS250 with AWD, Navigation + rear camera, park assist, Xenons and Bluetooth? Black Sapphire Metallic with a cream colored interior. (not sure of the exact color name)
01-07-08, 04:11 AM
#29
Lexus Champion
How does it handle recalculating routes? For example, if I miss a turn, my Garmin will beep twice and say "Recalculating" as a heads up that I missed it.
Also - can you program any avoidances in it? With the Garmin, I can tell it to avoid unpaved roads, U-Turns, highways and tolls..
Also - can you program any avoidances in it? With the Garmin, I can tell it to avoid unpaved roads, U-Turns, highways and tolls..
Differences 06-08 are minor only.
01-07-08, 12:05 PM
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Since the other car I was considering is a 2 seater, that doesn't bother me
Is $32k a good deal for an '06 IS250 with AWD, Navigation + rear camera, park assist, Xenons and Bluetooth? Black Sapphire Metallic with a cream colored interior. (not sure of the exact color name)
Is $32k a good deal for an '06 IS250 with AWD, Navigation + rear camera, park assist, Xenons and Bluetooth? Black Sapphire Metallic with a cream colored interior. (not sure of the exact color name)