Question:  I’m looking at:
2008 Lexus ES 350 with Nav, Certified Pre-Owned
16,500 Miles
Asking price is $33,900 + TTL, (which is down from 35,250 + TTL they quoted me a month ago, for the same car)
VIN: JTHBJ46GX82179325
Location: 75248 (Dallas, TX)

What do you think about this deal? How much lower do you think I can get them?

Thanks!

Queen of the Road: Hello there! For a 2008 Lexus ES350 with 16,500 miles, wholesale prices range from $28,600 (being in above average condition) to $27,300 (being in average condition) and $25,900 (being in below average condition). A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $28,500 to $31,400. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.

Question From Daniel: How much should I pay?

2008 Lexus ES 350 with Nav, Certified Pre-Owned
16,500 Miles
Asking price is $33,900 + TTL, (which is down from 35,250 + TTL they quoted me a month ago, for the same car)
VIN: JTHBJ46GX82179325
Location: 75248 (Dallas, TX)

Queen of the Road: Hi Daniel. Welcome to AutoBragBlog. $34k sounds too high.

For a 2008 Lexus ES350 with 16,500 miles, wholesale prices range from $28,200 (being in above average condition) to $26,700 (being in average condition) and $25,200 (being in below average condition).

A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $27,800 to $31,000. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%. The price range above doesn’t specify if the wholesale Lexuses included Navi or if they’re CPO, so you should assume it’s a bit higher. I’m assuming that this is from a dealership since the price offered is marked up high.

I would still ask for lower because after the 14% mark up, $34,000 is on the high side. I wouldn’t pay that high a price. Have you done a carfax yet? If you decide to go with this deal, here’s a good car buying article I recommmend everyone read before completing the car buying process. If you pass on this deal, you’re more than welcome to ask us for wholesale prices. Goodluck!

Question: 2008 Lexus GS350 AWD with 8,500 miles (dealer demo)

Queen of the Road: Hi there! Welcome to AutoBragBlog! Sure, we’ve got wholesale Lexus prices.

For a 2008 Lexus GS350 Sedan AWD with 8,500 miles, prices range from $41,600 (being in above average condition) to $38,800 (being in average condition) and $36,100 (being in below average condition).

Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $39,500 to $45,400.

What price did they offer you?

Question:  Hi Hopefully you can help me with my purchase

Year: 2008
Make: Lexus RX350
Model: AWD/V6. Automatic
Trim: No navigation. No dvd, Maple wood trim,AM/FM stereo w/cassette/in-dash 6-disc CD changer., 8 speakers
Mileage:15,000miles
Buying or Selling?Buying
From Private Party or From A Dealership? Dealership

zip:94086

Looking to buy a certified pre-owned. wanted to know how much should I make an offer for?

Queen of the Road: Sure, I can help you. That’s what we’re here for. Let’s pull up some Lexus wholesale prices for you.

For a 2008 Lexus RX350 AWD with 15,000 miles, prices range from $33,500 (being in above average condition) to $31,000 (being in average condition) and $28,600 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $31,400 to $36,600.

Be sure to check carfax and do plenty of research on the history of the vehicle. Bring a mechanic for a brief inspection. Best of luck and keep us posted on how the purchase goes! Don’t forget to tell your friends and family about our free personal service.

Question From DKS: Hi,

Thanks for the reply. If possible, can you give me pricing for 2008 IS250 and 2009 ES350? If you can’t that’s fine. Thanks a lot for all you help. Really appriciate it.

Queen of the Road: Hi DKS. Welcome to our blog!  I don’t have any 2009 Lexus deals yet. And for the 2008, I found one for the IS250 from Lexus of Wayzata and it’s a fair deal. Not our greatest. Here you go…

For a 2008 Lexus IS 250 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6A),

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $37,500.00
MSRP: $40,605.00
ePrice: $37,500.00
Savings: $3,105.00
% OFF MSRP: 7.65%
Rated as a fair deal.

What are all these blue links for? The first blue link breaks down the numbers so that you don’t have to do any math or researching. You’ll see exactly how much money you’re saving if you pay the “Internet Price”. It also lists the National Average Discount, the National Maximum Discount and the National Average Price for each vehicle. We also provide our personal opinion to whether we think the deal is good or not.

If we approve the deal, we’ll show a thumbs up and “Bring Your Checkbook“.

If we think the deal is ok, we’ll show a thumb tilted sideways and “Fair Market“.

If we disapprove the deal, we’ll show a thumbs down and “Keep Shopping“.

The second blue link is the proof you’ll need when you step foot onto the dealership. Don’t leave home without it! It’s the page that shows the price which you’ll be asking for. It’s basically what you need to pull up on their computers if they don’t believe you found that price online form that dealer’s inventory.

So now what? Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Avoid the floor salesmen, head straight to the Internet Sales Manager.

If they don’t believe your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. If you want to research more new car prices, poke around on www.AutoBrag.com.

Is there any other cars you’d like me to look into? Keep us posted with how everything goes! Goodluck!

Question From Trafalski:   I wold like to buy a new lexus is 250
 

MuscleCarGuy:   Hi Trafalski. Unfortunately, there are currently no Lexus’s on our system. If you have any other cars that you might be interested in, please let us know.

Question From Rem:   What is wholesale cost of 2008 lexus es350

MuscleCarGuy:   Hi Rem! Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you.

For a 2008 Lexus ES350 with 9,011 miles (Average), prices range from $34,200 (being in above average condition) to $32,900 (being in average condition) and $31,500 (being in below average condition).

Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $35,300 to $39,000.

Are you buying or selling the 2008 Lexus ES350? Let us know if you have any other question. Good Luck!!!

Crash Test and Rollover Ratings for the 2008 Lexus ES350.

Question:  just got an offer for 2008 Lexus ES350 Graphite Mica with Black Leather with follwing options:

Premium Plus Package Includes:
- Leather-trimmed interior
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Driver’s seat power cushion extender
- Lexus Memory System to control power driver’s and front passenger’s
seats (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
- Electrochromic outside mirrors with tilt-down in reverse
- Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle

Additional Options:
- Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System
- High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)
- Intuitive Parking Assist
- Full-size spare tire with 17-in alloy wheel
- Rear seat side airbags
- Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
- Power rear sunshade
- Preferred accessory package (includes Cargo net, Trunk mat and Wheel locks)

Offer is $36,700 + tax/fees …. this is $900.00 below invoice (I believe)

is it a good offer or should I try to squeze more?

zip 95051

Queen of the Road: You can definitely squeeze more out.

For a 2008 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $34,294.00
MSRP: $34,695.00
ePrice: $34,294.00
Savings: $401.00
% OFF MSRP: 1.16%

Even though this is our lowest price, we still think $34.3 is too high. That means $36.7 is outrageous. Talk your dealership down much more. If they won’t budge, go to another Santa Clara Lexus dealership. I know this is a bit fat north, but I went to Marin Lexus/Lexus of Marin. The service was excellent. You can call several Lexus dealerships, ask to speak with their Internet Fleet Manager and work something out.

Question:
Model: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450
COlor: White
Leather: Macadamia
Options: Premium I Package, Full Leather Seating Package, Distronic (Adaptive Cruise Control)
Mileage: 8,500
Price: $53,988 (I want to offer $48,000 if I decide to get it) + tax/ registration

Model: 2008 Lexus ES350
Color: Smoky Granite Mica
Leather: Black
Options: Premium Plus Package, Rear lip spoiler, Rear seat side airbags, Intuitive Parking Assist, High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID), Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle (this is a $7,949.00 package on their site MSRP)
Price: $38,200 + tax/registration

thank you!

Queen of the Road: Hi there. For a 2008 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $34,294.00
MSRP: $34,695.00
ePrice: $34,294.00
Savings: $401.00
% OFF MSRP: 1.16 %

2nd Lowest Internet Price: $34,394.00
MSRP: $34,795.00
ePrice: $34,394.00
Savings: $401.00
% OFF MSRP: 1.15 %

Although both the prices above are less than what you were originally quoted, AutoBragBlog thinks you can get prices even LOWER. Crash Test and Rollover Ratings for the 2008 Lexus ES350.

For a 2007 Mercedes-Benz Gl 450 with 8,500 miles, prices range from $52,800(being in above average condition) to $50,300 (being in average condition) and $47,700 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that these numbers are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale. So expect dealerships to charge an additional $4-$5k more. $54k is a little high. $48k may be aiming a little too low, but it’s definitely worth a shot. Let me know if you get the car that low.

Please let us know if you have any further questions and don’t forget to let your friends and family know about our free service. Goodluck!

Question:   

Year: 2008
Make: Lexus
Model: RX 350
Trim: Premier Plus package
Mileage: newThanksMuscleCarGuy:  

For a 2008 Lexus RX350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $40,063.00
MSRP:    $44,356.00
ePrice    $40,063.00
Savings: $4,293.00
% OFF MSRP: 9.68 %

2nd Lowest Internet Price: $40,151.00
MSRP:    $44,466.00
ePrice    $40,151.00
Savings: $4,315.00
% OFF MSRP: 9.70 %

Best of luck bargaining.