Nebraska Lexus Car Dealers

the odd thing is the guy didn't want to go lower on a car with a different option like Navigation, he wanted to add all extras on at MSRP it is not odd at all.. Car price are driven by supply and demand.. In some area a particular option may be very popular (e.g. AWD in NE) and dealer can charge a much higher price that the car without the same option.. Hence the price difference...

After months of trying to negotiate a reasonable deal on an RX350 in NE Ohio, I have finally given up. I found dealing with the local Lexus dealers to be extremely frustrating - they were very condescending. They don't return calls or emails (without being rude). I'm not sure if any other woman has had the same experience with Lexus - all of the male salesmen I dealt with treated me like I was a moron. They seemed stunned that I had done any research and actually knew what they had paid for their vehicles. I know I could have found an acceptable deal in MA or IL, but with a trade-in involved, it was a risky proposition. And even if I had gone out of state for the purchase, I felt uneasy about the local dealers who would have to service the vehicle. Trust needs to be built upfront starting with the sales transaction. So I've gone back to Infiniti. This will be my 4th Infiniti. I'm getting an FX35, which retails for considerably more than the RX350, but I was able to negotiate a deal for only $1000 more than the best offer I could get on a Lexus here. I had concerns initially going back to one particular dealer here, but luckily a new owner bought the competition dealership and they are great. I also got a fair deal on my trade, a 2008 EX35 with 67500 miles. Additionally, the FX35 does not have the mechanical issues with the vehicle that I've read about with the RX350 here on this forum. And the Inifiniti salesmen (yes - I only dealt with men at Infiniti) were impressed that I had done research and knew what I was talking about. There was give and take in the negotiations and at the end of the day, we both feel good about the final deal. So, if you don't have to deal with a trade, it sounds like the best deals for the RX350's can be made in MA, NY, NJ and IL. Many thanks to this forum for all of the information you provided. Even though I ended up not buying the car I thought I wanted, I was a much more educated buyer in the long run.

What are the current money factor rates and residuals for 4 year 12K miles per year on RX350 AWD and RX450h AWD in the central US (NE, MN, IA). Does anyone know of any special deals going on in either of these models. Any help is appreciated :)

Very interesting. I'm getting similar responses from the dealers in NE Ohio - they think you're lying when you say how much better the deals are outside the region. Can you email me at apb0427@aol.com - I'd like to get more information from you. I live in Cleveland but come down to your neck of the woods weekly on business. So if I could get the Cincinnati dealer to match your MA deal, I would consider buying there. I have bought from them in the past - wasn't overly impressed with their service dept, but I wouldn't have to take the car there. Thanks, cap58

It turns out that there isn't anything beyond the .00220 for the RX as I was led to believe (maybe on other models?). So the Spring for a Lexus is it. FWIW: I leased the $47,625 car @ the .00220 MF @ 62% and purchase price of $43,434, total monthly $585 & about $1,700 inception. Not the deal of the year, but probably fair for all. Should arrive this week but with this weather in the NE can't say for sure.