Lease/Purchase Price of 2023 RX
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I don't have time to put together a spreadsheet list of dealers but I can tell you that Reinhardt Lexus in Montgomery Al only adds auto butler to their price. I, however, was able to get them to remove it since not only is it worthless- there are no available auto butler dealers in Orlando.
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I wonder if or someone in the forum can put together a list of dealers who are and are not adding Markup on their RXs.
Do we have that information here on the forum someplace? I know that they did back in the Honda forum I also belong to as someone had the inside scoop on that info and listed it all down on Google Spreadsheet to help those who are trying to get into car.
Do we have that information here on the forum someplace? I know that they did back in the Honda forum I also belong to as someone had the inside scoop on that info and listed it all down on Google Spreadsheet to help those who are trying to get into car.
I just want to be able to order what I want, so many expensive options I have zero use for, I'll save my money that way...
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I am going to avoid all the dealer added stuff. Marginal use, ridiculous prices. Even the "winter" mats I bought from our Lexus dealer years ago were flimsy pieces of junk, had to replace them with Weather Tek decent mats.
Tustin Lexus in Southern California is asking for a ridiculous $20K markup.
I understand that CA has already legalized marijuana but I think this dealership encourages their salespeople to smoke it. Goes to show what sort of dealership this place is.![Thumb Down](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsdown.gif)
Wow. That’s insane. My dealer claims he has no markup but charges $999 for window tint, door edge film and one other random add on that I can’t remember now and also charges $799 for a dealer doc fee or admin fee. Items I would have refused in the past but I guess that’s where we are at least for the time being on hybrids.
This CA dealer must think his customers are smoking too.
I understand that CA has already legalized marijuana but I think this dealership encourages their salespeople to smoke it. Goes to show what sort of dealership this place is.
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Wow. That’s insane. My dealer claims he has no markup but charges $999 for window tint, door edge film and one other random add on that I can’t remember now and also charges $799 for a dealer doc fee or admin fee. Items I would have refused in the past but I guess that’s where we are at least for the time being on hybrids.
This CA dealer must think his customers are smoking too.
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MrTuckers (01-16-23)
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I should have been more careful in looking at the options in addition to just focusing on the exterior/interior color combos.
Out of all the options included in this vehicle, can anyone chime in as to what is worth getting with this car? I was comparing two build sheets and I think the higher option added worthwhile to me is that Mark Levinson 21 speaker sound system which includes navigation,
panoramic roof (not just moon roof), park assist, etc.
Are you forced to buy their Navi system if you also want the sound system as well? Comparing two build sheets, I can see that the option which includes this sound system is $2200 vs $1100 in cost differences.
I use Apple Maps so having this navigation system would be worthless to me but I do want the sound system if we’re already paying this much for the vehicle.
Out of all the options included in this vehicle, can anyone chime in as to what is worth getting with this car? I was comparing two build sheets and I think the higher option added worthwhile to me is that Mark Levinson 21 speaker sound system which includes navigation,
panoramic roof (not just moon roof), park assist, etc.
Are you forced to buy their Navi system if you also want the sound system as well? Comparing two build sheets, I can see that the option which includes this sound system is $2200 vs $1100 in cost differences.
I use Apple Maps so having this navigation system would be worthless to me but I do want the sound system if we’re already paying this much for the vehicle.
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I should have been more careful in looking at the options in addition to just focusing on the exterior/interior color combos.
Out of all the options included in this vehicle, can anyone chime in as to what is worth getting with this car? I was comparing two build sheets and I think the higher option added worthwhile to me is that Mark Levinson 21 speaker sound system which includes navigation,
panoramic roof (not just moon roof), park assist, etc.
Are you forced to buy their Navi system if you also want the sound system as well? I use Apple Maps so having this navigation system would be worthless to me but I do want the sound system if we’re already paying this much for the vehicle.
Out of all the options included in this vehicle, can anyone chime in as to what is worth getting with this car? I was comparing two build sheets and I think the higher option added worthwhile to me is that Mark Levinson 21 speaker sound system which includes navigation,
panoramic roof (not just moon roof), park assist, etc.
Are you forced to buy their Navi system if you also want the sound system as well? I use Apple Maps so having this navigation system would be worthless to me but I do want the sound system if we’re already paying this much for the vehicle.
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MrTuckers (01-15-23)
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I'm picking it up myself as they don't have the option to ship. My sales rep is Jake Melton- real easy guy to work with.
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Talk about leaving a bad sour taste in your mouth.
Yesterday morning around 9am, I was contacted through email by a dealer in Oregon who I have been in contact with since November for an RX500H but didn't make any prior commitments (such as putting down reservation deposit) but this dealer continued to keep in contact with me regardless and update me of any vehicles arriving at his dealership both through text message an email.
In his email, he tells that he has a vehicle headed to the dealership that had the exact exterior/interior color combo that I've been looking for. I was still asleep when he sent me that email but not even 30 min. had gone by until I read it. Of course I was excited an all worked-up. I immediately send him an email response and told him I was interested in purchasing and then headed into the shower. 20 min. after I get out of the shower, he says the car got sold. I'm like what?
I'm thinking what a jerk- if he even remotely felt that I didn't even have a chance at making a purchase for this, why even mention any information to me at all in the first place?
I send an email asking him why even mention this information to me and then instead of allowing me to make a purchase, for it, he goes ahead and gives the green-light to one of his salespeople to make the sell. His added response was that he has 15 salesmen on the floor who wanted to sell it immediately.
From what this guy told me a few months ago, they have implemented an internal lottery system that would determine what salesman/woman would have the pleasure of selling this vehicle and of course make the commission on it. This guy is the sales manager, so he's not one of those that is included in the lottery. Even if any of those salespeople already have someone on their list, he should have just assigned me to that salesperson to start the transaction. He then tries to save face by telling me that I'm now on top of his priority list- no apologies given at all for what happened. Total Jerk!
For those who are looking for a vehicle up in Portland, the dealership is Lexus of Portland and the guy's name is Dan Garvin. I don't appreciate this guy's dishonesty and now I know what kind of person I or anyone else would be dealing with. That's not how you should be treating potential customers. As of yesterday, I've cut off all communications with this guy. He's already lost my business.
Avoid this guy at all costs as he may play you like the way he did to me. Really upsetting indeed and ruined my entire day!
Yesterday morning around 9am, I was contacted through email by a dealer in Oregon who I have been in contact with since November for an RX500H but didn't make any prior commitments (such as putting down reservation deposit) but this dealer continued to keep in contact with me regardless and update me of any vehicles arriving at his dealership both through text message an email.
In his email, he tells that he has a vehicle headed to the dealership that had the exact exterior/interior color combo that I've been looking for. I was still asleep when he sent me that email but not even 30 min. had gone by until I read it. Of course I was excited an all worked-up. I immediately send him an email response and told him I was interested in purchasing and then headed into the shower. 20 min. after I get out of the shower, he says the car got sold. I'm like what?
I'm thinking what a jerk- if he even remotely felt that I didn't even have a chance at making a purchase for this, why even mention any information to me at all in the first place?
I send an email asking him why even mention this information to me and then instead of allowing me to make a purchase, for it, he goes ahead and gives the green-light to one of his salespeople to make the sell. His added response was that he has 15 salesmen on the floor who wanted to sell it immediately.
From what this guy told me a few months ago, they have implemented an internal lottery system that would determine what salesman/woman would have the pleasure of selling this vehicle and of course make the commission on it. This guy is the sales manager, so he's not one of those that is included in the lottery. Even if any of those salespeople already have someone on their list, he should have just assigned me to that salesperson to start the transaction. He then tries to save face by telling me that I'm now on top of his priority list- no apologies given at all for what happened. Total Jerk!
For those who are looking for a vehicle up in Portland, the dealership is Lexus of Portland and the guy's name is Dan Garvin. I don't appreciate this guy's dishonesty and now I know what kind of person I or anyone else would be dealing with. That's not how you should be treating potential customers. As of yesterday, I've cut off all communications with this guy. He's already lost my business.
Avoid this guy at all costs as he may play you like the way he did to me. Really upsetting indeed and ruined my entire day!
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Just perused the web site of a dealer in Florida I'll be near in a few weeks...they say their "inventory" has 49 RX350s (2023) in stock. Every single one of them is "in transit." I really need to sit in one before I order one, this is evidently too much to ask these days.
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Just perused the web site of a dealer in Florida I'll be near in a few weeks...they say their "inventory" has 49 RX350s (2023) in stock. Every single one of them is "in transit." I really need to sit in one before I order one, this is evidently too much to ask these days.
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I'm in the process of trying to buy an RX 500h. I contacted a local dealer and was told that they are not taking custom orders and that they will try to get an allocation close to what I'm looking for but it likely won't have the exact options that I want. I'm surprised by this, anyone know why this is?
Who puts together the options for the cars that end up at the dealer lots? Wouldn't that be the dealership? If so, why can't I order the car with the options I want?
Who puts together the options for the cars that end up at the dealer lots? Wouldn't that be the dealership? If so, why can't I order the car with the options I want?
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I'm in the process of trying to buy an RX 500h. I contacted a local dealer and was told that they are not taking custom orders and that they will try to get an allocation close to what I'm looking for but it likely won't have the exact options that I want. I'm surprised by this, anyone know why this is?
Who puts together the options for the cars that end up at the dealer lots? Wouldn't that be the dealership? If so, why can't I order the car with the options I want?
Who puts together the options for the cars that end up at the dealer lots? Wouldn't that be the dealership? If so, why can't I order the car with the options I want?
The way they do it is that they put in an allocation (not sure if that’s only by exterior/interior color) and they just wait for whatever the factory sends them.
I'm currently #3 of 3 waiting for a white exterior and if those two in front of me choose the car that arrives with the most options, I could end up with the one that has least. Or on the flip side, they choose the least and I end up with the most, etc.
I think the only two options I see worthwhile having if you’re already paying for this much has to be that Mark Levinson sound system but doesn’t the vehicle already come installed with that? The only thing I’m not certain about is whether there are two Mark Levinson versions (11 speaker vs 21 speaker). I did compare two different build sheets and I believe the higher options on the list are the Navi, digital key (meaning I think you can use your phone for keyless entry) and also that panaromic camera view.
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FMY421 (01-16-23)
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I also pondered the same question to another dealer who I was also in contact with (not the jerk from up above).
The way they do it is that they put in an allocation (not sure if that’s only by exterior/interior color) and they just wait for whatever the factory sends them.
I'm currently #3 of 3 waiting for a white exterior and if those two in front of me choose the car that arrives with the most options, I could end up with the one that has least. Or on the flip side, they choose the least and I end up with the most, etc.
I think the only two options I see worthwhile having if you’re already paying for this much has to be that Mark Levinson sound system but doesn’t the vehicle already come installed with that? The only thing I’m not certain about is whether there are two Mark Levinson versions (11 speaker vs 21 speaker). I did compare two different build sheets and I believe the higher options on the list are the Navi, digital key (meaning I think you can use your phone for keyless entry) and also that panaromic camera view.
The way they do it is that they put in an allocation (not sure if that’s only by exterior/interior color) and they just wait for whatever the factory sends them.
I'm currently #3 of 3 waiting for a white exterior and if those two in front of me choose the car that arrives with the most options, I could end up with the one that has least. Or on the flip side, they choose the least and I end up with the most, etc.
I think the only two options I see worthwhile having if you’re already paying for this much has to be that Mark Levinson sound system but doesn’t the vehicle already come installed with that? The only thing I’m not certain about is whether there are two Mark Levinson versions (11 speaker vs 21 speaker). I did compare two different build sheets and I believe the higher options on the list are the Navi, digital key (meaning I think you can use your phone for keyless entry) and also that panaromic camera view.
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The issue I'm seeing is that typically the 500h stock here is fully optioned and I'm working within a budget and/or simply don't care for some of the options such as panorama roof (don't care for it at all), AC inverter, power rear seats, or heated/cooled rear seats. I do want the ML audio, and everything else. It looks like I will be forced to either wait or buy a fully optioned model for $2-$3K more than I expected.
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Power rear seats and heated/ventilated rear seats are optional and add $1,230. AC inverter is a $550 option, and the panorama roof is a $500 option. All together that's an additional $2,280 in options I don't care for.
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But yes, as I said earlier, you could end up with the most, the least or the mid depending on where you are on the reservation list or you may just end up buying whatever they have just to avoid waiting for the next shipment of allocations to arrive which at that point it may just make sense to wait for the 2024 model to be released. My dealer says no later than April for me since I passed up the caviar exterior he had for sale. But since it’s my wife’s car, she said she’s willing to wait for it which means I continue to be her Uber driver until that when it day arrives. 😭
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