ncRXhybrid

I'm interested in a RX350h. Lexus dealers in NC but outside my metro area refuse to let me be on their wait list claiming that I can only have my name on the waitlist at the dealership list closest to my home address. Did anyone else experience this waiting for a 350h? 2 dealerships claimed it is an issue of allocation that Lexus is enforcing. I can be patient but it feels wrong if I'm willing to drive to another dealer who has the vehicle I want coming in first - demand is high on the 350h models in my area so dealerships won't be motivated to trade or transfer what they are allocated because they'll be able to sell them quickly.

Urlik

I didn't have that issue in Texas.

MrTuckers

I was lucky to find mine at MSRP on the east coast with no haggling or extra wasting of time on both parties. The only issue I’m having right now are delays after delays of small issues found at the dealership. First it was a delay regarding some QC inspections needed to clear the vehicle and now another issue was found right before it was going to be prepped for pickup.

Seems like I’m always getting pulled backwards 2 steps after taking one positive step forward. It’s been a very frustrating experience and there’s only so many days in the week to work with. This has been the issue for the past 9 days and now it will quickly turn into two weeks. The car was allocated and completed build after 45 days but now it’s starting to feel like half of that time is being wasted on just these added delays alone. At least they’re really making sure that I have absolutely no issues upon delivery and I made sure and interacted for them to check every little thing down to the smallest screw on the vehicle. For an investment on this car alone, it has to be cherry with no compromises whatsoever.

jahnjva

No issue like that in Virginia. My local dealer refused to negotiate and wanted to stick me with $2900.00 of add on BS coatings. Two dealers in my state 100 miles from my home were more than happy to take my deposit and reserve an allocated car at MSRP for a 350h. The dealer I bought from even flat bedded to car to me n/c. I have heard that some dealers don't like selling to out of state customers. I guess they feel locals will use them for service. Did you try Johnson Lexus of Raleigh? They were looking for a car for me before I found my car in VA.
Also check AutoCompanion.com they have a contract for 350h @ 2% below MSRP with Pohonka Lexus. Not sure where in NC you are but that may be an option since VA and NC are neighbors. See Below:

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jahnjva

I agree, let them get it right before you take possession. Less headaches running back and forth to the dealer.

Hefty

I live in Boone, so no dealer close to me. The Hendrick dealership in Charlotte said I needed to be within 100 miles of their dealership to purchase one. I just told them I was within 100 miles although I think it’s actually 105 miles or so. I got lucky and the Hendrick dealerships had just started taking deposits when I called, so I didn’t call any others.

JohnPDX

Question for RX 500h US Spec owners only -
I'm trying to find an RX 500h (US spec) that doesn't have the power rear seat option. I don't like that the mechanism is so slow, adds no value over the manual option and is a potential point of failure long-term.
I've checked about 20 Lexus dealership websites across the USA and every 500h listed comes with power rear seats @$550 extra.
If anyone here managed to get a US spec RX 500h without power rear seats, please speak up.

johnllx

For those who have used Costco auto program, how was your experience? Any cash back? Coupons?

Rheummd

Here in NC, no Costco discount off the MSRP on RX350hybrid, they offered $350 off the gas version though. The "deal" was getting it at MSRP without a "market adjustment" and small discount off front tinted windows and door edge guard and free NTG tire fill. So the addendum was $600 instead of $997 on the MSRP. You do get a 50% off parts/accessories coupon from Costco after the purchase. No rebate or cashback.

AComp

Insane, if you are interested I can get you the same vehicle for 8% off MSRP.

JRey350hou

Psssh. 🙄.

Longevite1

I'm interested, please advise.

eoz3106

I used AComp and he's legit. I am in The Woodlands TX and had it shipped. No issues.

IDLexus

Who else here is sick of the "pop-up" on the Lexus.com website when you go to a dealer's webpage? Since I check inventory pretty much daily, I go to several dealer pages and the text pop-up with a female's name and picture always pops up with an audible beep noise. The pop-up usually hovers over the "search" button and must be closed before I can complete my RXh new inventory search. It's a minor inconvenience that has accumulated over the many days of searches. I do wish it could be disabled .
Josh

Urlik

Thankfully my prospective dealer does not use that service. I hate the web pages for the ones that do use it.