Is it actually possible to ORDER a new RX the way you want it?
07-17-23, 10:19 AM
#46
Pole Position
Sometimes dealers say things to make a sale. My dealer told me that they are allotted a certain number of vehicles with varying colors and options and they, in turn, match the vehicle as close as possible to the customer’s wants. The Lexus packages pretty well decide what options you can and can not get. You can’t get a base model with the ML radio package.
07-17-23, 10:24 AM
#47
Sometimes dealers say things to make a sale. My dealer told me that they are allotted a certain number of vehicles with varying colors and options and they, in turn, match the vehicle as close as possible to the customer’s wants. The Lexus packages pretty well decide what options you can and can not get. You can’t get a base model with the ML radio package.
07-17-23, 10:30 AM
#48
True. That's also why its very hard to get the lighter colored interiors (birch, macadamia) in the colder climates - they send them all to the southern and southwestern states. The northeast gets mostly black and peppercorn.
07-17-23, 12:10 PM
#49
hm, I guess I'd have to see data on that....on our cars, and the few I saw on the lot, lighter interiors dominated. Even up here, when you park your car in the sun, dark interiors get unpleasantly hot....ours came with birch...I know few people who prefer dark interiors.
07-17-23, 05:03 PM
#50
Instructor
Hi all! I'm planning to buy a RX 350h Luxury trim specifically in the socal area. I contacted all the dealers around me within 3 hours of drive, and one stood out because they said they can help me get the exact car I wanted. I asked them how, and they said they can tell the factory to make a car specially for me, and they have done it couple times. I was curious how they're the only dealer can do so, and they tell me the guy in this dealer knows how to communicate with the factory to make sure my car has the packages I want, and of course take away the packages I do not. While telling them the specific packages I would like, they told me the cold ice package, which I originally do not want, will always come with the vehicle, and they do not have control over this package. I'm fine with it since it's only $100. I told them as long as I can get all the packages and accessories I want, I'm more than happy to pay for the car, and they said they can do it. Since I will go on vacation abroad and won't be in the US until October, they said they can send the order in August, and I can have my hands on the car in October, provided no delays from the factory. They would give me an update late July before I went on my trip. Therefore, I put $1000 deposit down.
I talked with my friends and they all surprised that a Japanese car dealer can make special order for me. Fellow experienced buyers/owners, could you please interpret if this is possibly true, or just a trick played by the dealer getting me into the market? My initial question is that why they would lie if they cannot get the vehicle I wanted as I explicitly said I must have all the things (including color, trim, packages, and accessories) I want on the car or I won't buy? This is my first time buying a new car so any advice/help is appreciated! Thank you.
I talked with my friends and they all surprised that a Japanese car dealer can make special order for me. Fellow experienced buyers/owners, could you please interpret if this is possibly true, or just a trick played by the dealer getting me into the market? My initial question is that why they would lie if they cannot get the vehicle I wanted as I explicitly said I must have all the things (including color, trim, packages, and accessories) I want on the car or I won't buy? This is my first time buying a new car so any advice/help is appreciated! Thank you.
07-17-23, 06:02 PM
#51
Hi all! I'm planning to buy a RX 350h Luxury trim specifically in the socal area. I contacted all the dealers around me within 3 hours of drive, and one stood out because they said they can help me get the exact car I wanted. I asked them how, and they said they can tell the factory to make a car specially for me, and they have done it couple times. I was curious how they're the only dealer can do so, and they tell me the guy in this dealer knows how to communicate with the factory to make sure my car has the packages I want, and of course take away the packages I do not. While telling them the specific packages I would like, they told me the cold ice package, which I originally do not want, will always come with the vehicle, and they do not have control over this package. I'm fine with it since it's only $100. I told them as long as I can get all the packages and accessories I want, I'm more than happy to pay for the car, and they said they can do it. Since I will go on vacation abroad and won't be in the US until October, they said they can send the order in August, and I can have my hands on the car in October, provided no delays from the factory. They would give me an update late July before I went on my trip. Therefore, I put $1000 deposit down.
I talked with my friends and they all surprised that a Japanese car dealer can make special order for me. Fellow experienced buyers/owners, could you please interpret if this is possibly true, or just a trick played by the dealer getting me into the market? My initial question is that why they would lie if they cannot get the vehicle I wanted as I explicitly said I must have all the things (including color, trim, packages, and accessories) I want on the car or I won't buy? This is my first time buying a new car so any advice/help is appreciated! Thank you.
I talked with my friends and they all surprised that a Japanese car dealer can make special order for me. Fellow experienced buyers/owners, could you please interpret if this is possibly true, or just a trick played by the dealer getting me into the market? My initial question is that why they would lie if they cannot get the vehicle I wanted as I explicitly said I must have all the things (including color, trim, packages, and accessories) I want on the car or I won't buy? This is my first time buying a new car so any advice/help is appreciated! Thank you.
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budwom (07-18-23)
07-17-23, 08:40 PM
#52
Driver School Candidate
Hi all! I'm planning to buy a RX 350h Luxury trim specifically in the socal area. I contacted all the dealers around me within 3 hours of drive, and one stood out because they said they can help me get the exact car I wanted. I asked them how, and they said they can tell the factory to make a car specially for me, and they have done it couple times. I was curious how they're the only dealer can do so, and they tell me the guy in this dealer knows how to communicate with the factory to make sure my car has the packages I want, and of course take away the packages I do not. While telling them the specific packages I would like, they told me the cold ice package, which I originally do not want, will always come with the vehicle, and they do not have control over this package. I'm fine with it since it's only $100. I told them as long as I can get all the packages and accessories I want, I'm more than happy to pay for the car, and they said they can do it. Since I will go on vacation abroad and won't be in the US until October, they said they can send the order in August, and I can have my hands on the car in October, provided no delays from the factory. They would give me an update late July before I went on my trip. Therefore, I put $1000 deposit down.
I talked with my friends and they all surprised that a Japanese car dealer can make special order for me. Fellow experienced buyers/owners, could you please interpret if this is possibly true, or just a trick played by the dealer getting me into the market? My initial question is that why they would lie if they cannot get the vehicle I wanted as I explicitly said I must have all the things (including color, trim, packages, and accessories) I want on the car or I won't buy? This is my first time buying a new car so any advice/help is appreciated! Thank you.
I talked with my friends and they all surprised that a Japanese car dealer can make special order for me. Fellow experienced buyers/owners, could you please interpret if this is possibly true, or just a trick played by the dealer getting me into the market? My initial question is that why they would lie if they cannot get the vehicle I wanted as I explicitly said I must have all the things (including color, trim, packages, and accessories) I want on the car or I won't buy? This is my first time buying a new car so any advice/help is appreciated! Thank you.
07-18-23, 06:28 AM
#53
We all hope you’re right but decidedly skeptical it turns out like you think it will.
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BerthoudPa (07-18-23)
07-18-23, 08:33 AM
#55
Pole Position
It is not the policy of Lexus or it's dealers to request a $5k non-refundable deposit on ANY vehicle!
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Eagleboy99 (07-18-23)
07-18-23, 08:52 AM
#56
Driver School Candidate
I have a set price and the deposit was non-refundable once the factory accept the build request, which it did. I've already waited 5 months for a car I realized (and the salesperson did too when he reached out to me) that the factory doesn't build cars in the config I wanted.
07-18-23, 06:43 PM
#58
07-22-23, 06:48 AM
#60
I've seen a few P+ with the ML.
I have to tell you, I never heard the base stereo - I have the ML because I have a Luxury - I don't see that its some kind of astounding stereo. Would have gladly skipped this option if I could have. Listen to them both if you can and decide.
I have to tell you, I never heard the base stereo - I have the ML because I have a Luxury - I don't see that its some kind of astounding stereo. Would have gladly skipped this option if I could have. Listen to them both if you can and decide.
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Urlik (07-22-23)