Discounts on new LCs
07-06-24, 07:42 AM
#16
Data point #2 about add ons
I don’t physically go to dealerships to negotiate. My time is too valuable and I hate the back and forth. I call, tell them to look at my Lexus history, and call me back with numbers. If we come to a deal, I’ll put down a deposit and come get the car. None of this “we need to see your trade” malarkey.
Anyway I made an out the door deal. When they delivered the car and brought the paperwork, the out the door price was our agreed number, but they lowered the selling price another $2k, and then added $2k of add ons…and I was like fine with me! Don't care how the dealership plays their shell game…as long as I only pay what I know is my fair numbers.
Anyway I made an out the door deal. When they delivered the car and brought the paperwork, the out the door price was our agreed number, but they lowered the selling price another $2k, and then added $2k of add ons…and I was like fine with me! Don't care how the dealership plays their shell game…as long as I only pay what I know is my fair numbers.
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BoreRoverGuy (07-06-24)
07-06-24, 08:17 AM
#17
A lot of it depends on the location and the type of car buyers in the area. The Northeast are likely to find discounted convertible than the south. However, the supply is not that great. If you like white or silver, more chance of finding one.
I had a number that I was comfortable with before leaving the house. It was the vehicle I want and the number worked out so I drove it home the same day. I had told my wife before leaving that I’ll likely come home with a new car that day.
In general, I hate car shopping. I always have a number that I’m comfortable before leaving the house. And to me, sometimes this number might not work out but if it’s 2-3K difference, I would spare myself the headache just get it over with.
My advice is, if you found the LC you really want and the price is within your budget and you feel that it’s a fair price, just get it. It’s not a mass production car and the chance of it getting away from you is very high. Then the waiting game and negotiation start all over again.
I had a number that I was comfortable with before leaving the house. It was the vehicle I want and the number worked out so I drove it home the same day. I had told my wife before leaving that I’ll likely come home with a new car that day.
In general, I hate car shopping. I always have a number that I’m comfortable before leaving the house. And to me, sometimes this number might not work out but if it’s 2-3K difference, I would spare myself the headache just get it over with.
My advice is, if you found the LC you really want and the price is within your budget and you feel that it’s a fair price, just get it. It’s not a mass production car and the chance of it getting away from you is very high. Then the waiting game and negotiation start all over again.
Last edited by NickL; 07-06-24 at 08:20 AM.
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07-06-24, 09:32 AM
#18
In Dec 2020 when I bought my LC 'vert the only dealers willing to play ball were in CO and IL--I ended up getting $5k off MSRP (But also incurred a $1,600 shipping fee) when every other dealer was playing the +$10-$20k additional dealer mark-up game.
You'll find the best deals on specialty convertibles like this in the dead of winter from places that have snow on the ground.
07-06-24, 10:22 AM
#20
The salesperson didn't but he told me that the dealer had the one I bought with a $15k markup and that's why it didn't move. All other LCs they had had no markup. I asked the salesperson how long the car had been there and he was very honest and said a few months and that the markup was probably why it didn't move. We got the mark up down to $3k. I didn't want to pay that but the car is the one my wife wants and she's going to be driving mostly. I didn't have to haggle on addons like the SC dealer wanted. The dealer wanted $5k markup and the salesperson said he wasn't coming back to me with that and told them to take it or the customer is walking. He wanted to close the deal and did a great job being the middleman. Very refreshing since I really dislike the bait and switch crap dealing with dealerships like the SC one. SC one had the car marked at MSRP + a few added options so I was excited to put a deposit on it. Then the bait and switch stuff started with the assistant GM. Oh there a this fee and this fee and by the way a $20k market markup. Oh and we're doing you a favor since we can't really sell it out of state to GA. WTF?
Last edited by BoreRoverGuy; 07-06-24 at 10:26 AM.
07-06-24, 11:02 AM
#21
07-06-24, 11:13 AM
#22
It’s also hot as hell here in July and August. 80+ to 90+. Not sure how you guys do it with the convertible when it’s that hot.
07-06-24, 12:10 PM
#23
8K off Copper Crest convertible.
https://www.lexusofwarwick.com/new/L...1ba1b1feb3.htm
I haven’t bought a car from them. However, I did call for an LX600 last year that they had in stock and they said I can have it for msrp when everyone else had some kind of a mark up.
https://www.lexusofwarwick.com/new/L...1ba1b1feb3.htm
I haven’t bought a car from them. However, I did call for an LX600 last year that they had in stock and they said I can have it for msrp when everyone else had some kind of a mark up.
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355F1 (07-06-24)
07-06-24, 03:39 PM
#24
Agree, and taking one off the lot at the end of the month. Bought my 23' vert in February of this year sitting next to a 24. I preferred the dash layout of the 23 and white wouldn't normally be my first choice, but $19750.00 off MSRP was. Adjusted price was $95K. I'm ok with making some compromises and have zero regrets!
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