The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
12-10-21, 11:15 AM
#3783
Hello,
Currently drive an e92 M3 and was thinking of getting the IS500 as a daily. Anyone know a dealer I can order a premium package with without markup? One dealer I called is asking 10k markup. Rallye Lexus to be exact. Pretty pathetic considering I have to order the car and wait anyways.
Currently drive an e92 M3 and was thinking of getting the IS500 as a daily. Anyone know a dealer I can order a premium package with without markup? One dealer I called is asking 10k markup. Rallye Lexus to be exact. Pretty pathetic considering I have to order the car and wait anyways.
12-10-21, 11:20 AM
#3784
Another member said he was talking to Ray Catena Lexus in NY with success at no markup. Ray Catena in NJ is the exact opposite with the highest markup on the forum. I haven't talked to any North Jersey dealers yet, but Lexus in Willow Grove PA said no markup, but they are way behind on any information.
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12-10-21, 04:07 PM
#3786
Intermediate
Should we start a naughty list to help people find better dealerships?
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12-10-21, 04:20 PM
#3787
^Yes. We should reward dealers who are doing right by their customer and community. I completely understand the need to make a profit as a business, but these $25-30K ADM's are ridiculous.
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12-10-21, 04:23 PM
#3788
Intermediate
Here are the two in OR:
Eugene: Naughty, 10k Over plus accessories for LE
Portland: Nice, MSRP but sells to local only
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12-10-21, 04:25 PM
#3789
Pole Position
Someone should make a Google sheet and share it. Columns to include: State, dealership, markup, add-on, other comments. I would do it but I'm lazy.
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12-10-21, 04:27 PM
#3790
Intermediate
Edit: took a stab at it
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
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12-10-21, 05:12 PM
#3791
Lead Lap
Great initiative - We should periodically send the updated spreadsheet to Lexus USA and shame the dealers and expose their greed. As I said, if some can sell a vehicle without a market adjustment, other can too but they are addicted to a "quick hit" - Kudos for doing this spreadsheet, nothing to contribute on my end as we aren't dealing with this issue up here, not that I am aware of anyway....
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12-10-21, 05:22 PM
#3792
My sales person told me today he worked very hard and convinced his regional manager to let him sell me the LE for MSRP! I am psyched. Now let's see if he can follow through with what he promised..
PS: Also noted on the Lexus app, the car I'll be getting got added some gas (was pretty empty last week).
PS: Also noted on the Lexus app, the car I'll be getting got added some gas (was pretty empty last week).
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12-10-21, 05:55 PM
#3793
Surprised that a small city like Eugene would do that...the LE at Kuni in Portland is mine (sitting about 8 miles from me right now, hoping to pick up Thursday), I was happy to be MSRP plus delivery.....I did add the door sills and the 3M to spend a little extra....they are good people over there....
12-10-21, 05:59 PM
#3794
Lead Lap
^^ I can't wait to see real owner's pictures 
We're finally almost at the finish line - what will the transmission cooler be...silver or black, the million dollar question (lol)
We're finally almost at the finish line - what will the transmission cooler be...silver or black, the million dollar question (lol)
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