MikeLR
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 08:38 PM |
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Lexus IS
Wife has been to look at Lexus IS at main dealer. 51 reg fsh 69k miles.
They are asking £5995 but are open to offers.
What % reduction should she be looking at ?
Sensible suggestions please !!
Mike
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sonic
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 08:41 PM |
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Hello
Watched a 54 plate blue one with 59000 miles on the clock go through the auction on Tuesday for £2750,so i wouldnt pay more than £3 k and i would want
a warrenty with it.
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jonesier1
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 08:43 PM |
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is
nice car looked at one a few years ago but opted for a golf gti,glad now as they have lost load compared to the vw plus they are very thursty
(6cly,2.0ltr) and a bit sluggish,but each to there own.Its a by'rs market.......
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peteday_uk@btinternet.com
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 08:47 PM |
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Depending on dealer. But they normally have a 2k margin against the car. However the cheaper the car obviously this would be reduced. The 2k
won't be all profit. They will need to pay salesman commission, re-conditioning on the car, service, warranty and then they need to make a
profit. You should chance your arm and go in strong by asking alot off, say a thousand, and eventually there will be a point where they will have to
let you walk. At that point you know that you have got the best deal.
Don't forget to hpi the car before you buy it. The only thing i would say is that if it does come back as having finance outstanding, if it is
only for say three months or so it will probably be their unit stocking and nothing to worry about.
Good Luck.
Pete.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 08:50 PM |
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I'd go to the auction and get one like Sonic saw!
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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r1_pete
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 09:10 PM |
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I was offered 3.5K trade in, 2001 IS200 sport with 60,000 on the clock, one owner full Lexus history etc..... No suprise I'm still driving and
enjoying it.
You do need to spin them to get the performance, you'll struggle to better 28 MPG overall, and £400+ road tax next year. But still a quality
well build car....
SWMBO has the IS300LE, that is awesome.
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mr henderson
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 09:14 PM |
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I've said this before, and I'll say it again, there are many reasons why people buy cars from dealers, but no good reasons.
Forget the warranty, for a start. Even if they do honour it, which is by no means certain, you'll already have paid for it anyway.
If you know what you want, go to the auctions if you are feeling a bit brave/confident, or buy privately
John
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sonic
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 09:17 PM |
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Have a look on Pistonheads there are a few on there cheaper and lower mileage than the one you have seen.
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