^^Most likely, still as a peace of mind...When you do get an S, Flush the tranny and diff fluids along with an oil change.

Maybe you can get a testdrive for an hour to hour and a half to get the full feel of the car after its warmed up properly?

 

Good idea but not for $20,788 with 3 questionable tires where I have to split the cost of a new matching rear ;-)

 

I mean on the future S's you will be looking into...This one is already out of the question.

 

Similar story on dealers being out of touch with reality. Went to look at an 07 Silverstone/Red-Black with hardtop and 7000 miles at a local Lexus dealer last weekend. They were asking 25.5 and with all of their fees it came out to 28.6 out the door. As nicely as possible, I told them that the market will not sustain a price like that for these cars. I also smiled as the salesperson indicated that the it was business as usual at the Lexus dealership and that the car's price would go up soon with the warmer weather. I offered 20k out the door after informing the salesperson that I could buy a leftover 08 for their out the door price. I am expecting a call in a few weeks after they sit on the car for a bit.

 

I think I saw that one posted online. Is it in Tennessee? If so, it looks like a pristine car but that price is far too high.

 

[QUOTE=phaphapho,Feb 15 2009, 11:28 AM]Similar story on dealers being out of touch with reality.

 

I have an '06 SS red/blk with 6500 miles which will be off lease at the end of May(with maybe 500 more miles by then). The residual will be $19,700 but since I am not buying it, it will likely auction for much less. Someone will get a nice car. It is amazing to me how some dealers are operating in this economy. I can't even get a quote on an 09 lease at the dealer I leased my current car from...

 

I personally think an 07 red/black with 7000 miles and a hardtop is worth at least $22.5k before TTL.

 

I'd definitely pay 19,700 for a SS/Bl+Red with <7k miles like that provided it was stock and pristine. It's a shame these dealers are dillusional with their pricing and it's also a shame that private sellers (who seem to have the nicest cars) also are asking prices above what the market will sustain and then if a price can be negotiated, its harder to get financing for a private sale.

 

Audacity update: I looked on Autotrader this AM and the dealer (who hasn't called back yet) RAISED the price of the car by $400. I'm wondering whether they replaced tire(s), or they're just that stupid/ballsy.