carvelo

Yep, I didn't want the $2K increase. As soon as they start putting Internet connectivity in those systems, I'll jump all over it.

Davizzo

anyone in the midwest know a dealer?

jrshap

Hey there Davizzo!

Invoice is the price that the dealer pays for the car. Anything under invoice the dealer looses money.

There is a lot of great information on edmunds.com about the total car buying experience and all the various terms involved. Its good to know this before heading into a big purchase.

Good luck and if you have any other questions give us a shout.

AM1

iTrader: (6)

Don't forget that every car that is sold at the dealer has the dealer holdback and wholesale reserve, that no matter what comes out of the invoice. so even at "invoice" they are still making that $$ (holdback, reserve). plus i know they get something back from lexus for sales volume.

Davizzo

ok i have another question.. if i live in kansas....and i head to dallas tx to buy a car...do u have to pay sales tax in kansas? or just register it fees in kansas?

bagwell

depends on the dealer and state, call and ask so there's no surprises later.

also it differs if your financing in-house with them or walk in with a check ready to go.

Rash

iTrader: (1)

around $1360

Davizzo

ok...i got a sales manager to target invoice...

he said he wants invoice plus $1799

he wont tell me the invoice till i fill out the finance forms. how much you think the invoice should be?

2007 is250 awd navigation package, luxary package.

bagwell

go to Edmunds.com and build your car exactly and you'll see the invoice vs retail pricing.
link ----> http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/lexu...on=1&x=62&y=15


also -- about sales tax -- you won't ever have to pay taxes twice -- you'll either pay in Texas or in Kansas when you register it -- again thats up to the dealer.

AM1

iTrader: (6)

well im not getting an IS350 but i thought i'd share some of my price quotes....the highest price i got was 500 off MSRP. The best price was invoice plus 1000. The average price was around 3000 off MSRP. MSRP and invoice is seperated by about 5K some dollars so. if you want to know which dealers that was send me a PM. hope this helps.

flashsim

Got my 350 for $4337 off MSRP, or $1482 over Invoice.
And then I show the $750 Taste of Lexus coupon to bring it to over $5K off MSRP

vanduse1

I have read about the taste of Lexus coupon that many people seem to have. I assume there was an event that everyone got these coupons at? What is the chance that someone has a coupon that they are not using and would be willing to send to me? My IS should be arriving around the 15th and would love to have an additional $750 in savings. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

flashsim

The coupon is specific to a person and cannot be transferred.

sirkfc

Unless that person lives in the same household, so there's still a chance if you move in with somebody with one.

But it also expired on 12/27/06, unless there's been a new coupon issued recently.

350vibez

Hopefully in 3-4 months I'll be joining the lexus community.
I have been quoted $42,497 + taxes, etc to special order the car below. Do you think this is a good deal or not?

2007 Lexus IS 350 RWD

StarFire Pearl/Black Leather Trim with Metallic Finish Accent

Sport Package w/

Additional Options:
- VN - Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System w/ Mark Levinson Audio Package w/ Backup Camera and Bluetooth
-Intuitive Parking Assist
-Headlamp washers
-Preferred Accessory Package (includes Cargo net, Trunk mat and Wheel locks)
-Rear spoiler
-Ground Effects Kit