ChrISF

i went to Len Stoler Lexus tonight to negotiate. i want an 08 is250 6MT base. no options, only NAV. They quoted me for $33,273. we started talking, and they dropped it another $800 to $32,480. i started to negotiate even more and told them im not going to pay over $30,000 OTD. they said that $30,000 is lower then then invoice and there is NO WAY i would get for that much,which i find hard to believe. i asked if ALL dealers pay the same invoice, he said yes, most definitely. is he illinformed or just lieing to me? so after talking for another hour, i left without the car and went home. i went to edmunds.com and checked the invoice and it said it is $29,877 and what most people paid was $30,774. is this right? i printed this page out and will confront them about it tomorrow.

ExTrEmE99

iTrader: (6)

Navigation is a 2K option. Base IS250 with premium package should be around 29K+TTL

I think 31-32K+TTL might be pretty good for a IS with Nav. (NOT sure about the difference from AT and MT)

(this is in CA, where its quite competitive)

ChrISF

he printed out a list of all options. i dont want premium package, JUST nav, and i know that is $2,550.

ExTrEmE99

iTrader: (6)

Is this is a car that you would order? Because all cars i believe will have at least some sort of package.

When i was car shopping, Even the base IS250 had the premium package.

ChrISF

yea i would have to order my car regardless, cuz there is no is260 6 speed in smoky granite mica anywhere in my area brand new.

Recluse

You asked for $30000 OTD, which means including taxes, DMV fees, etc., so you are really asking the dealership to sell you the car for about $28000, which is NOT reasonable for a vehicle equipped the way you describe.

Also, as a completely unrelated question: have you test driven the 6MT. I'd definitely recommend you try before you buy.

fasteddy91

iTrader: (5)

I agree with Recluse, I had the opportunity to purchase a starfire 6spd manual with NAV, 18's and hids for invoice which was a little over 31k. With NAV, that would 29.8k plus tax. After test driving the manual, I was dissapointed with the power and the transmission was not as smooth as many of the trannies that are out there like honda/acura offers. So I purchased the 350 instead.

kickin8

iTrader: (1)

There is NONE SGM for 6MT. You have to special order....

Consider yourself lucky if they are willing to get you close to invoice. Most of the dealers are asking for MSRP...

llamaboiz

hahaha more mainland, can i get the car for less questions... come to hawaii, we ONLY have ONE dealership for toyota brands in the entire state... course we have girls in bikinis 365 days a yr so... we just 'deal' with it

satellite

haha you speak the truth dude! Servco gotta go! I'm bummed that I got my 250 bone stock. Basically paid 33,500 for a car with leather!

nabbun

screw the 2,550 dollar nav. get a in dash unit or garmin for much cheaper lol

then you can have your 30k car

rdgdawg

+1... exactly what I would do... have a Tom Tom, would never get in-dash nav...

Brian231

Looks like I'm Moving!!!!

Brian231

I've seen Tom Tom's go for $100 now. Can't beat that.

tex2670

Based on the Edmunds numbers, you could do *much* better. What Others are Paying is an AVERAGE--some more, and some LESS.