sweetboy02

When i pick up my car in a hurry, i didn't want to wait to install the remote engine starter for an additional $375. A month later i called back, they quoted me almost double $700. Why is different?

tfischer

You snooze, you lose.

sweetboy02

Thanks.
How do I know if my car has the port or not? Is it list on the sticker or i need to call the sale man and ask him? When I picked up my car, I was in a hurry not even let the sale man sit down with me to go through all the options

LexBob2

Port installed means an item/option was installed at the Port of Entry after arriving in the U.S.

tfischer

How is "themself" even a word?

LexRexBlue

My car came with the Remote Start. It is listed on the Window sticker. Since I got mine in August I couldn't order one without it, but had negotiated a price without it.

tfischer

I think the gist of this conversation is that it is always less expensive to order options in advance and as a package. Subsequent modifications to your car are always a custom job and will cost more. Things like this can easily be overlooked when "in a hurry," although I generally don't rush into purchases over $25.00.

kitlz

You're paying the Lexus dealer labor rates with that amount. After hearing the cost installed post delivery I'm glad I added it when I special ordered my RX.

Sewell carries it for $175.45 with their discount. They also have the installation instructions on the website. Just a thought.

sweetboy02

I got a lesson. This is my first Lexus. I had gone through a Lexus.com website and learned all of features of the car before picking up my car so when the saleman said let's go through the options and features, i said no needed and headed out the dealer.

JiniJazz

Are you sure that you really want the remote starter? Even my dealer told me it's practically useless. If the range improves and does not turn off the car, I will definitely get one though.

DunWkg

I'm surprised the dealer let you leave without some basic training. Knowing what your options are and being able to use them are two different things. My dealer had a check list and we went through each item and I signed the list after going through it with him.

LexBob2

If Lexus stll offers the 1k complementary service visit for personalized settings etc., it would be a good time for you to get any questions/concerns answered.

Mossy

Agree wholeheartedly. I went ahead and had it installed because I had it on my previous vehicle, BUT the RX version is really not very practical. As indicated by others, the range is ridiculous. According to the lexus website, the range is 30 ft-- which they should be embarassed about. Even worse, after starting it, it turns off as soon as you open any door. My dealer claimed it was a security feature-- so no one could drive off in the car. Duh-- a more logical security feature would be to turn off upon trying to put the vehicle in gear-- which is how other mfr remote starts work. My previous car didn't have the push-button start, so after doing a remote start, opening the door would leave the car on and then you'd really turn it on by inserting the key and turning it. So the only thing I can figure is that maybe the push-button start has something to do with the fact that the car can't stay on upon opening the door. Unless there are other mfrs who have push button start cars with remote starts that work better.

So the only way I use it right now is to start my car in the garage before leaving for work-- but the turn off upon opening the door is aggravating.

So if i were you, i'd really think about whether you'd REALLY use this before plunking down $700. Otherwise, you may regret the purchase.

sweetboy02

Yes, he gave me a check list. i read through and signed so he let me go.

sweetboy02

Yes they gave me 1 time complementary service but they told me come back for the next 10000 miles. Which mean next year cause i don't drive this car much, I have another car to commute.