Hi All,
I am new to the forum...been lurking for a while. Always been a big fan of the Lexus brand ever since I got to drive an LS400 back way back in 1998. Obv things have moved on since then...more importantly my age and am now looking for a proper family car to replace an SLK55 AMG. Been through many many options through my mind and am pretty convinced that the RX400h is the right family car for me and my wife. Previously owned cars from VW, Audi, BMW, Honda and Merc but have found Lexus dealers to be the most welcoming so far.
I have been dealing with Lexus Edgware Rd and so far been impressed. Anyone dealt with them before. Info I have so far managed to glean from various dealerships:
1. Discount currently running at 5% on new SE with Nav or SE-L. Does that sound reasonable?
2. The 2007 model has a major upgrade to the Navigation system...having seen the difference visually it is pretty big. I was told that this could not be retro-fitted to an older RX400h...is that true? That is it is more than just a software upgrade.
3. Does anyone have interior pictures of their RX400 at night. I would really like to see what the interior looks like lit up at night and cannot find any pictures on the net to that effect.
4. The dealership has left me very confused about the Bluetooth options available. I was told that you can only use the Bluetooth option with a limited number of phones and you have to have the phone docked etc. Even my father in laws Jag S type has the ability to sync pretty much most phones via bluetooth without docking stations etc. I have seen leather clad mobile holders near the gear levers on some cars...are they just holders or part of the bluetooth set up?
5. Dealership told me today that you only really start seeing 30+mpg fuel economy after about 10k miles. Sounds ridiculous to me having read many posts on here...I take it they were talking rubbish.
6. Been quoted £400 + VAT for front and rear parking sensors and have been told they have got a grip with the continuous beeping issue I have read on the forum. Is that price reasonable?
7. What is the best rate on PCP deals that people have got from Lexus? My bank can source me a brand new car on a PCP rate of 7.8% APR. Anyone got better from Lexus recently?
Will be going back tomorrow so they can value the AMG for part ex price...obv will sell privately if they don't give me a good deal.
Apologies for the long post and questions.
Rahul