prolific

I'm looking into purchasing an IS-F before the end of the summer but still find myself doing a bit of research as this would be my first Lexus.

What should I be looking at price-wise? More specifically, how many of you purchased used and if so, how many miles / how much down payment, etc etc.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

prolific

Bump, anyone?

infinus

08 starfire pearl 42K OTD with 8k miles on it 17k down I pay 425 a month

is-fowner

63k new sgm paid cash 2010

prolific

Damn, that sounds like a pretty good deal to me man, congratulations. What year out of curiosity?

I'm having trouble finding anything used around my area for a good price so it looks like I'm going to have to go new regardless.

USBM2011

2008 Matador Red, with Nav,ML, Parking Assist, 13k miles, got it for 41500.00 plus tax and lic. 2k down, 715.00/ month 72@4.99%, picked it up in january.

bunker108

09 USB ML/Nav w/6k miles for 47K in Feb. from Lexus of Albquerque. They still have an 09 USB brand new on the lot.

Autobacs

iTrader: (1)

43K, 08 with everything except radar cruise & HL washers, 5060 miles, clean title, looks (and smells) brand new and got it 2 months ago from Private party.

infinus

08, sorry I forgot to include that. I bought mine through an auto broker not through the dealer.

prolific

Another good deal - if only I wasn't east coasting it at the moment, I'd be all over something like that.

I've only been looking through Yahoo-Auto's at the moment for deals/sales around my general area, like I said, no luck. Where/who did you go through? Any links to brokers, etc would be much appreciated.

Autobacs

iTrader: (1)

You got to be patient for the right car and look at all sources. I got mine in Cali and even with the plane ride (free courtesy of earned miles) and 850 mile trip back to WA, I still saved at least 4 grand from what was locally available in my area.

Have your money/financing ready to go so you can make a deal when you see one and then just do it.

Now is the best time to buy an F as most there are a number of them selling below book because of the deflated economy.

With the economy starting to turn around, I anticipate F prices to start going back to book.

prolific

For sure, thanks for the tips, definitely appreciated.

Like I mentioned, I'm definitely looking to pick up an F before the end of the summer, so sooner rather than later.

zojirushi

Wow, you guys all received great deals. I just picked up a 2008 Matador Red with Nav + ML audio and 22.8k miles on the odometer for 41.4k plus tax and title.

Ekorre

you think autotrader is the best source to scan for F's?

Those are good deals , looking for something similar, $39-44k

prolific

Yeah, I've been using Yahoo-Auto's like I mentioned above, as well as cars.com and autotrader.com - no luck yet, I'm patient however so we'll see.