harllee
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I have a 2006 Lexus RX with 200,000 miles. I have LOVED this car but I do a lot of driving and think it is time to get something newer. I want another Lexus RX (perfect size for me). I don't like the new Lexus RX body style (ugly) so I am looking to buy a 2015 (the last year of the old body style). I have looked around online and have found a 2015 RX I like at a nearby Lexus dealer, it is certified preowned, has only 12,000 miles, is the color I want and has all the options I want. The price is $33,000 (plus the usual add ons). I want to negotiate the purchase online before I go in for a test drive (this is how I have bought cars in the past--I hate playing games at the dealership). I think the $33,000 price is a little high but this is the only car I have seen online with so few miles so it is hard to compare. The NADA retail value is $33,000, the Blue Book value is $31,000. I want to negotiate a drive away price and will not put up with any surprise costs at the dealership.
Any advice or tips how to negotiate this purchase? I will be paying cash.
Also have to decide what to do about my current 2006 Lexus RX. It is in good shape but has 200,000 miles, "well loved" as they say. I figure the most I could probably get for it is $5000. Maybe I should trade it in (the trade in price will reduce my sales tax) or maybe take it to Carmax. I don't want to spend alot of time on the sell of this old car. Any advice?
Thanks!
Any advice or tips how to negotiate this purchase? I will be paying cash.
Also have to decide what to do about my current 2006 Lexus RX. It is in good shape but has 200,000 miles, "well loved" as they say. I figure the most I could probably get for it is $5000. Maybe I should trade it in (the trade in price will reduce my sales tax) or maybe take it to Carmax. I don't want to spend alot of time on the sell of this old car. Any advice?
Thanks!