The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
02-24-22, 08:21 AM
#6961
Pole Position
Exactly! I walked on my first LE at MSRP because the dealer tried to rip me off on my trade in by like $4k. I was told MSRP over the phone and they wanted to change it when I arrived at the dealer. Then they tried to insert the ADM by lowering my trade value. I walked and drove 2.5 hrs and bought at MSRP. I also got KBB trade in value on my trade. The first dealer called me back the next day agreeing to everything I wanted the day before. You have to be willing to walk if the terms aren't favorable.
02-24-22, 08:25 AM
#6962
I bought the far one since they gave me the full value for my trade in. If I was patient and would’ve just waited till the next day It would’ve been the same deal at the closer dealership. It was a really bad experience with them though so no regrets.
02-24-22, 08:28 AM
#6963
Hearing from both my local dealers that nothing is coming down the pipe anytime soon, one citing chip shortages, the other citing lack of priority at on the production line for IS. I don't mind waiting it out, but at this rate, just might end up punting until next model year and building up that down payment.
02-24-22, 08:37 AM
#6964
Lead Lap
Hearing from both my local dealers that nothing is coming down the pipe anytime soon, one citing chip shortages, the other citing lack of priority at on the production line for IS. I don't mind waiting it out, but at this rate, just might end up punting until next model year and building up that down payment.
02-24-22, 08:55 AM
#6965
Pole Position
Got it thanks. I agree you made the right choice. Depending which side you're on, however, the first dealer might have also dodged a bullet. By that I mean they may have been able to sell the car with markup to someone else since you declined. There's a lot of pressure and stress as a seller. When I was selling my my old car, I had a guy back out because I asked for more $$$, and then the car wasn't getting any interest for 3 weeks. I was sooo close to begging him to come back at his price much like the dealer did to you, but out of my own stubbornness I resisted, not because of the lower price but I just didn't want to do business with him anymore. In the end I sold the car to someone else for the price I wanted.
02-24-22, 09:07 AM
#6966
Got it thanks. I agree you made the right choice. Depending which side you're on, however, the first dealer might have also dodged a bullet. By that I mean they may have been able to sell the car with markup to someone else since you declined. There's a lot of pressure and stress as a seller. When I was selling my my old car, I had a guy back out because I asked for more $$$, and then the car wasn't getting any interest for 3 weeks. I was sooo close to begging him to come back at his price much like the dealer did to you, but out of my own stubbornness I resisted, not because of the lower price but I just didn't want to do business with him anymore. In the end I sold the car to someone else for the price I wanted.
02-24-22, 09:21 AM
#6967
Waiting for the 2023 is not a bad strategy, I suspect the 500 will always be somewhat limited in production but there is no doubt the 2022 MY will be even further limited in production. I understand it is nice to get it out of the gate but unless you are wanting a LE, waiting a bit longer is not a big deal
02-24-22, 10:31 AM
#6968
Pretty sure all the Launch Editions are sold, so waiting is not possible
I know some can be found on the secondary market.
02-24-22, 10:57 AM
#6971
Pole Position
02-24-22, 11:16 AM
#6972
Here's a challenge to anyone. If you can find a Lexus dealer that has one LAUNCH EDITION New and available for purchase no matter the price, please provide the dealer, salesperson and phone #.
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