can I buy and drive home a 2014 IS today, 6/28/2013?
#16
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#17
According to an email I just got from the Lexus Western Area Vehicle Supply Manager, (from email) "2014 IS Retail date has been moved to TONIGHT"
It appears the only thing they were waiting for was the latest Lexus Enform App Suite. I've downloaded a few to the cars. All but one worked. The one that didn't has "Push to Talk: Voice" not working - but that was for the whole car not just Enform related i.e. couldn't tell the car an address
It appears the only thing they were waiting for was the latest Lexus Enform App Suite. I've downloaded a few to the cars. All but one worked. The one that didn't has "Push to Talk: Voice" not working - but that was for the whole car not just Enform related i.e. couldn't tell the car an address
#20
Lexus Test Driver
I have yet to have one positive experience at Keyes. Dishonest, can't answer anything straight, and tack on all kinds of accessories to jack up the sticker price on all new cars. There's better choices out there and as each day goes on from this point, the frenzy will calm down and prices will start dropping.
#21
I think you are dreaming if you think you will get more than a token discount, if any, from a '14 IS. You can try, but I wouldn't suspect you would be successful.
People get all excited and will pay MSRP for these cars because, well, they have no self discipline. In a few weeks it will be business as usual, but car companies know that there will be tunas out there that they can reel in and make some nice money.
People get all excited and will pay MSRP for these cars because, well, they have no self discipline. In a few weeks it will be business as usual, but car companies know that there will be tunas out there that they can reel in and make some nice money.
I do agree with someone not paying more than sticker. I negotiated a small discount and felt it was fair, even though there is more discount to be had down the road, to have the rights to be one of the first owners and to have the car built my way.
I actually held on to my 2IS for an extra year knowing that the redesign was on its way.
Everyone has their own philosophy on a purchase and this is just mine.
#22
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I have yet to have one positive experience at Keyes. Dishonest, can't answer anything straight, and tack on all kinds of accessories to jack up the sticker price on all new cars. There's better choices out there and as each day goes on from this point, the frenzy will calm down and prices will start dropping.
So far? Longo has been the most transparent and hassle free. Keyes and Lexus of Glendale -- not so much, Cerritos Lexus? No reply to 2 email yet. Vista Lexus of Woodland Hills sent me an email addressed to another name about a car I never inquired about -- I haven't heard back from them since I corrected them.
I was kind of expecting the buying experience to be better than Acura but it hasn't been yet. Granted this is a whole new car and all the dealerships have big fat dollar signs in their eyes and some of them think that they'll just kick back and take orders. I don't feel like the 3G has the broad appeal of the 2G -- they may be in for a surprise. Guess what bothers me is that I get the feeling that these sales guys just assume I'm a moron.
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^^^ Knowledge is power.... At the end of day your dealing with "salesmen"....
Separating the great ones from the average / bad ones is what takes experience from the actual car buyer..
Bottom line is pay MSRP or less.... And yes you can now drive home the 2014 IS today and/or this weekend..!!
Good Luck
~ Joe Z
Separating the great ones from the average / bad ones is what takes experience from the actual car buyer..
Bottom line is pay MSRP or less.... And yes you can now drive home the 2014 IS today and/or this weekend..!!
Good Luck
~ Joe Z
#24
[QUOTE=Glashub;8014266]Yes, I received a quote that was about a token amount below MSRP on a F-sport. The only dealer who was straight forward out of the 5 or so I contacted here in LA. Even though the discount is token -- it makes me want to do business with them since there was no game playing, I want to give credit where credit is due -- that was Longo's. Am I correct in that you don't get cooled seats, rain sensing wipers with the F-sport and that you can't order an F-sport with a luxury package?
You are correct that there are no cooled seats, rain sensing wipers, or combining other packages with F-Sport.
You are correct that there are no cooled seats, rain sensing wipers, or combining other packages with F-Sport.
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#27
My dealer gave me 1k off of MSRP back in May when I ordered and there are many other posts showing the same discount. If the Ride and Drive Event happens before delivery, I will take the bonus 1k.
#28
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Hi
I just came back from Santa Monica Lexus and got 1422.33 off sticker. Is250 fsport black red interior. 12k miles. Plus it as blind spot and crosstraffic backup alert. I got 2 years free service also.
If anyone wants one they are dealing cuz it's month end and quarter end. Money factor was .0017 and residual was 55%
Go see bob lattimore in Internet sales. I think I did ok and I am ok with my deal. Minimum drive ff on a lease.
I just came back from Santa Monica Lexus and got 1422.33 off sticker. Is250 fsport black red interior. 12k miles. Plus it as blind spot and crosstraffic backup alert. I got 2 years free service also.
If anyone wants one they are dealing cuz it's month end and quarter end. Money factor was .0017 and residual was 55%
Go see bob lattimore in Internet sales. I think I did ok and I am ok with my deal. Minimum drive ff on a lease.
#30
$ off MSRP is good but its more interesting to know
if its lease or finance, i heard from the sales from longo they will only do 4% APR, if you put 25-30k down, thats still 3-4k added to your final cost.
if its lease or finance, i heard from the sales from longo they will only do 4% APR, if you put 25-30k down, thats still 3-4k added to your final cost.