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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#31
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)
2 years old and 26K miles.
Trade in value is around $26K.
Last edited by Joeb427; 01-07-08 at 01:33 PM.
#33
Also - I just realized your name was "4TehNguyen" .... lol... One of the best user names I've seen.
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#34
So all those extra options may only add $1000-$1200 in value.
If the car is just what you're looking for then buy it.
#35
Yeah, I see what you're sayin now... I was just wondering... It is a really sweet combination, but not 100% of what I was looking for. It's got a really dark exterior with a really light interior, I'm not a big fan of that. If it had the black interior I'd like it a lot more...
#36
Yeah, I see what you're sayin now... I was just wondering... It is a really sweet combination, but not 100% of what I was looking for. It's got a really dark exterior with a really light interior, I'm not a big fan of that. If it had the black interior I'd like it a lot more...
#37
#38
Lexus IS.... good choice. One quick and ez way to begin the negotiations are to get the AAA, Sam's Club and/or costco prices for the new car. They will give you a firm price quote and if you have the time or inkling go somewhere else and have them beat that price and/or haggle the original club dealership for a better price. Also, use autotrader or yahoo to receive some quotes on line. The same dealership will quote you per each request a better price as it get closer to the end of the month on the exact same car. Good luck!
#39
Get that Costco price, which on the IS can be $2000 over invoice. Find out what the invoice is, and then try to meet them halfway between the Costco price and the invoice. Figure a 3% over the invoice is a fair profit (dealers are entitled to make a profit, just not entitled to screw you). Now, this doesn't include dealer cost, since the invoice isn't exactly the cost, but it's hard to find rebates from Factory to Dealer. Edmunds.com sometimes has that info.
After you agree on a price, then throw in your trade in. Don't ever mention thew trade in BEFORE you agree to the new car price. Always treat them as separate transactions. Don't worry about lying to them. Salespeople will lie to you! There is no moral code. Just tell them you are exploring your payment options and you want to see what you'd be paying if you decide to trade it in or if it's a better deal for you to keep the car. If they make the right price, maybe you'll trade in.
As for the APR, you don't need to mention your financing means to them BEFORE you negotiate the first two transactions above. Them them you don't know how you'll pay yet. It's none of the salesperson's concern how you'll pay...that's to be determined in the finance office. But look around for rates. Costco Auto program, your insurance company does loans, your local bank, etc. All of them will likely give you a better APR than Lexus. Even if they have processing fees, it still may save you money in the end.
After you agree on a price, then throw in your trade in. Don't ever mention thew trade in BEFORE you agree to the new car price. Always treat them as separate transactions. Don't worry about lying to them. Salespeople will lie to you! There is no moral code. Just tell them you are exploring your payment options and you want to see what you'd be paying if you decide to trade it in or if it's a better deal for you to keep the car. If they make the right price, maybe you'll trade in.
As for the APR, you don't need to mention your financing means to them BEFORE you negotiate the first two transactions above. Them them you don't know how you'll pay yet. It's none of the salesperson's concern how you'll pay...that's to be determined in the finance office. But look around for rates. Costco Auto program, your insurance company does loans, your local bank, etc. All of them will likely give you a better APR than Lexus. Even if they have processing fees, it still may save you money in the end.
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