Technique

I didn't see a pricing thread, so I decided to make a new post. My friend just bought a new RX400h at invoice cost in Northern Virginia. Very little negotiation. Dealer asked for $1000 over invoice, my friend countered with "invoice" and they accepted provided she purchase the car before the end of the month (September).

Hopefully this data point helps out any new buyers.

NeoNz

congrats!!

SLegacy99

Thats kind of how my mom's was. Definately worth it when you are buying a hybrid so you can stick in the faces of those who will say you will never recoup the cost.

LEXveryG8

Do you guys think the prices will drop on these vehicles, with how the economy is going right now?

atlpug

I just purchased a 2008 rx400h last week. I got $3800 off sticker - not sure if that's a good deal or not, but my salesman wouldn't budge from that price - he said demand in my area is high and he couldn't go any lower. I'm in
Atlanta where we and other parts of the southeast experienced a major gas shortage a few weeks ago. So maybe that is where prices are in my market. I really wanted the car and wasn't going to walk away from the deal. I was originally debating between the 400h and the 350 - the price I was offered on the 350 was far more discounted than the 400h.

Btmnk21

iTrader: (1)

How much was it before the $3800 savings and after?

atlpug

Total sticker was $49,055 less $3800 brought it to $45,255

kalvano

400h's are going to get more expensive, because supply is going to dry up. They will quit making them in a month or two, just finish out the current build. After that, the 2010 RX will not be available in hybrid form for almost a year.

Say hello to sticker in a few months on 400h's.

SLegacy99

Perhaps nows the time to get a GS450h....oh I want one so badly.

nsxmannyc

I was wondering since you purchased your car brand New was Mark Levinson radio offered in your package? I don''t see it as an option anymore on lexus website anymore? I was also wondering is there any difference between 2007 and 2008 400H?

thanks in advance

kalvano

$49K is no Mark Levinson, I believe. The ML is very rare on RX's.

No difference between 07 and 08. Or between 06, 07, and 08.

nsxmannyc

Thanks I figured that much!

I was also wondering is there going to be a 2009 400H ?

kalvano

No 2009. They will soon cease production of the 2008 and that will be it until the 2010 model sometime next late summer / early fall.

atlpug

My rx does not have the mark levinson package. I wanted that along with AWD, but when we started looking into getting this car, there were no 400h's within 1000 miles of us according to the dealer's search that had ML and/or AWD. But since the current style is going out of production, I decided I could live without those options rather than risk not liking the new rx. Also didn't want to wait any longer to get a hybrid!

Btmnk21

iTrader: (1)

Feb. 2009 is what is being reported for debut of 2010 RX at dealerships. Look for it at the LA auto show next month

http://thepassionatepursuit.com/2008...february-2009/