5th gen RX merged rumor and launch threads
09-16-22, 03:40 PM
#601
09-19-22, 07:35 AM
#603
I just put a reservation on an RX350h and I'm excited like a kid at Christmas time. Even though the wait times are probably stupid long, I don't mind, I'm ready mentally 
I'm currently driving an RX350 that I love (except for the weird transmission stuff) so the wait won't be too painful, just exciting 
I'm currently driving an RX350 that I love (except for the weird transmission stuff) so the wait won't be too painful, just exciting
09-19-22, 09:19 AM
#604
Lexus Test Driver
I just put a reservation on an RX350h and I'm excited like a kid at Christmas time. Even though the wait times are probably stupid long, I don't mind, I'm ready mentally I'm currently driving an RX350 that I love (except for the weird transmission stuff) so the wait won't be too painful, just exciting
I'm currently driving an RX350 that I love (except for the weird transmission stuff) so the wait won't be too painful, just exciting
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FMY421 (09-19-22)
09-19-22, 09:57 AM
#605
On the Lexus website there's now a "Reserve my 2023 RX" button (probably appeared after they lifted the embargo on Sept. 9th). From there you can pay your deposit ($1000 Canadian bucks in this case), specify your favorite local dealership, the model you want to reserve, etc. The dealership then contacts you for the rest of the process (color and trim level choice, etc). They still don't have any info about price or wait times though. It even seemed difficult for them to give me trim level info. We'll see how it goes... I'll keep you guys posted.
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FMY421 (09-19-22)
09-19-22, 10:38 AM
#606
I just ordered an NX 350h - this is what the process looked like.
I paid a deposit ($1000) at the dealership to get on the list, and specified the option package and color combos I wanted. One dealer said the deposit was refundable, another did not offer a refundable deposit. So that may vary so just make sure what you are signing up for. You'll likely have to sign something if the deposit is non refundable. I went with the dealer that was refundable.
Lexus will build the cars they want to build, in the quantity and configurations they think match what the customers want to buy. In the case of the NX, they build mostly Premium package cars, fewer base models and Luxury package models. They send these allocations to dealerships in whatever manner Lexus sees fit (they do not, for example, have any knowledge of what the wait-list demand is for a dealership). When the cars arrive, the dealers compare the inventory they get to the list they have, and start matching up buyers. So your odds improve if you pick the options that Lexus builds the most of, and if you are flexible on colors. The more specific equipment and colors you want, you may wait longer because you are at the mercy of whatever Lexus ships (or whatever that dealer can do to trade inventory with other dealers). I'll eventually get a call when my number is up, and I'll get a chance to accept or decline what's available. If I pass, I wait then for the next batch. If I want it, I go in and complete the purchase.
They said you could order a specific build from Lexus, but the guy I talked to said Lexus was not being very cooperative about what they view as a "custom" order and the wait time would be between "no idea" and "insanely long".
I paid a deposit ($1000) at the dealership to get on the list, and specified the option package and color combos I wanted. One dealer said the deposit was refundable, another did not offer a refundable deposit. So that may vary so just make sure what you are signing up for. You'll likely have to sign something if the deposit is non refundable. I went with the dealer that was refundable.
Lexus will build the cars they want to build, in the quantity and configurations they think match what the customers want to buy. In the case of the NX, they build mostly Premium package cars, fewer base models and Luxury package models. They send these allocations to dealerships in whatever manner Lexus sees fit (they do not, for example, have any knowledge of what the wait-list demand is for a dealership). When the cars arrive, the dealers compare the inventory they get to the list they have, and start matching up buyers. So your odds improve if you pick the options that Lexus builds the most of, and if you are flexible on colors. The more specific equipment and colors you want, you may wait longer because you are at the mercy of whatever Lexus ships (or whatever that dealer can do to trade inventory with other dealers). I'll eventually get a call when my number is up, and I'll get a chance to accept or decline what's available. If I pass, I wait then for the next batch. If I want it, I go in and complete the purchase.
They said you could order a specific build from Lexus, but the guy I talked to said Lexus was not being very cooperative about what they view as a "custom" order and the wait time would be between "no idea" and "insanely long".
09-19-22, 11:15 AM
#607
Lexus Test Driver
Cool - thanks to both of you for those explanations.
09-19-22, 01:27 PM
#608
That is insanity. Imagine buying a new house like that.
Builder: tell us what you want but we'll build what we like.
Builder: tell us what you want but we'll build what we like.
09-19-22, 01:56 PM
#609
Lexus Test Driver
09-19-22, 03:05 PM
#610
I just ordered an NX 350h - this is what the process looked like.
I paid a deposit ($1000) at the dealership to get on the list, and specified the option package and color combos I wanted. One dealer said the deposit was refundable, another did not offer a refundable deposit. So that may vary so just make sure what you are signing up for. You'll likely have to sign something if the deposit is non refundable. I went with the dealer that was refundable.
Lexus will build the cars they want to build, in the quantity and configurations they think match what the customers want to buy. In the case of the NX, they build mostly Premium package cars, fewer base models and Luxury package models. They send these allocations to dealerships in whatever manner Lexus sees fit (they do not, for example, have any knowledge of what the wait-list demand is for a dealership). When the cars arrive, the dealers compare the inventory they get to the list they have, and start matching up buyers. So your odds improve if you pick the options that Lexus builds the most of, and if you are flexible on colors. The more specific equipment and colors you want, you may wait longer because you are at the mercy of whatever Lexus ships (or whatever that dealer can do to trade inventory with other dealers). I'll eventually get a call when my number is up, and I'll get a chance to accept or decline what's available. If I pass, I wait then for the next batch. If I want it, I go in and complete the purchase.
They said you could order a specific build from Lexus, but the guy I talked to said Lexus was not being very cooperative about what they view as a "custom" order and the wait time would be between "no idea" and "insanely long".
I paid a deposit ($1000) at the dealership to get on the list, and specified the option package and color combos I wanted. One dealer said the deposit was refundable, another did not offer a refundable deposit. So that may vary so just make sure what you are signing up for. You'll likely have to sign something if the deposit is non refundable. I went with the dealer that was refundable.
Lexus will build the cars they want to build, in the quantity and configurations they think match what the customers want to buy. In the case of the NX, they build mostly Premium package cars, fewer base models and Luxury package models. They send these allocations to dealerships in whatever manner Lexus sees fit (they do not, for example, have any knowledge of what the wait-list demand is for a dealership). When the cars arrive, the dealers compare the inventory they get to the list they have, and start matching up buyers. So your odds improve if you pick the options that Lexus builds the most of, and if you are flexible on colors. The more specific equipment and colors you want, you may wait longer because you are at the mercy of whatever Lexus ships (or whatever that dealer can do to trade inventory with other dealers). I'll eventually get a call when my number is up, and I'll get a chance to accept or decline what's available. If I pass, I wait then for the next batch. If I want it, I go in and complete the purchase.
They said you could order a specific build from Lexus, but the guy I talked to said Lexus was not being very cooperative about what they view as a "custom" order and the wait time would be between "no idea" and "insanely long".
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09-19-22, 03:10 PM
#611
Lexus Test Driver
Indeed, that's exactly the same thing with my 2023 RX deposit. That's the way it works now, and frankly the auto companies love it. You buy what they build, and pay a premium for it, and they blame the "chip shortage" for another few years. Dealers carry no inventory and don't discount. This is what they have always dreamed of, and there is no way to stop unless people buy dramatically fewer new cars.
09-19-22, 03:35 PM
#612
dealer-to-dealer trades
My dealer said it was unable to fulfill my desired color combo/options, but soon called back to say they swapped an allocation with another dealer. Ask your dealer if they're willing to "trade" allocations with other dealers.
I just ordered an NX 350h - this is what the process looked like.
I paid a deposit ($1000) at the dealership to get on the list, and specified the option package and color combos I wanted. One dealer said the deposit was refundable, another did not offer a refundable deposit. So that may vary so just make sure what you are signing up for. You'll likely have to sign something if the deposit is non refundable. I went with the dealer that was refundable.
Lexus will build the cars they want to build, in the quantity and configurations they think match what the customers want to buy. In the case of the NX, they build mostly Premium package cars, fewer base models and Luxury package models. They send these allocations to dealerships in whatever manner Lexus sees fit (they do not, for example, have any knowledge of what the wait-list demand is for a dealership). When the cars arrive, the dealers compare the inventory they get to the list they have, and start matching up buyers. So your odds improve if you pick the options that Lexus builds the most of, and if you are flexible on colors. The more specific equipment and colors you want, you may wait longer because you are at the mercy of whatever Lexus ships (or whatever that dealer can do to trade inventory with other dealers). I'll eventually get a call when my number is up, and I'll get a chance to accept or decline what's available. If I pass, I wait then for the next batch. If I want it, I go in and complete the purchase.
They said you could order a specific build from Lexus, but the guy I talked to said Lexus was not being very cooperative about what they view as a "custom" order and the wait time would be between "no idea" and "insanely long".
I paid a deposit ($1000) at the dealership to get on the list, and specified the option package and color combos I wanted. One dealer said the deposit was refundable, another did not offer a refundable deposit. So that may vary so just make sure what you are signing up for. You'll likely have to sign something if the deposit is non refundable. I went with the dealer that was refundable.
Lexus will build the cars they want to build, in the quantity and configurations they think match what the customers want to buy. In the case of the NX, they build mostly Premium package cars, fewer base models and Luxury package models. They send these allocations to dealerships in whatever manner Lexus sees fit (they do not, for example, have any knowledge of what the wait-list demand is for a dealership). When the cars arrive, the dealers compare the inventory they get to the list they have, and start matching up buyers. So your odds improve if you pick the options that Lexus builds the most of, and if you are flexible on colors. The more specific equipment and colors you want, you may wait longer because you are at the mercy of whatever Lexus ships (or whatever that dealer can do to trade inventory with other dealers). I'll eventually get a call when my number is up, and I'll get a chance to accept or decline what's available. If I pass, I wait then for the next batch. If I want it, I go in and complete the purchase.
They said you could order a specific build from Lexus, but the guy I talked to said Lexus was not being very cooperative about what they view as a "custom" order and the wait time would be between "no idea" and "insanely long".
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09-21-22, 05:49 AM
#614
the 'problem' with this is the other dealer will mostly just drive the car that you are buying to your dealer to do the swap, and most Lexus dealers are so spread out, this could add 50-100 miles to the brand new car during the critical break-in period. If you are OK with that, I guess this is not an issue.
