Remote starter changes price?
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Remote starter changes price?
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?
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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
#6
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.
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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.
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#8
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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.
Sewell carries it for $175.45 with their discount. They also have the installation instructions on the website. Just a thought.
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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.
Sewell carries it for $175.45 with their discount. They also have the installation instructions on the website. Just a thought.
#10
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.
#11
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.
#12
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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.
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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.
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Yes, he gave me a check list. i read through and signed so he let me go.
#15
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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.