afrosheen

Yeah, you're telling me. I did a double take when I heard what WRXs were going for down south. You're paying about $10 000 more for one of those up here. The difference between the 350 and the 250 is greater as well in Canada, so no 300 + hp for me, sadly.

Hey all.

I'm new to the forum, but am quite sure that I'll be picking up a Lexus IS 250 for my next car. My question would be whether those prices above would carry on over to Canada (where I'm living), or whether they'd be a bit inflated for those of us living north of the 49th.

Canadian prices are higher. You should be able to compare by looking at Lexus Canad website. The retail to invoice ratio may be similar though.

I thought the CAD was getting closer to the US dollar these days. Maybe you have huge import taxes in Canada or something? Anyway if I was in Canada I'd be shooting for the AWD model. :)

Thanks for the info.

Your PDF is attached here:

Lexus_IS_Pricing.pdf

Your post is now a sticky, pinned at the top of the page.

Thanks again.

You're welcome. I hope this gives some people a bargaining edge when they hit the dealer for their new IS. :)

:cries:

only done 3 K on the car woohooooo

Has there been a post on how to take apart the door?

I'd say have at it. I've had my IS into the dealer for creaking/rattling: door panels; moonroof; dashboard; seats; The dealer service hasn't been good - in fact the service manager arranged to meet me and discuss the problems then failed to show up. Here's the response I received from Lexus after the last visit:

Dear Mr. D[edited for privacy],

Thank you for the opportunity to review your concern and with the moonroof on your 2006 IS 250, Vehicle Identification Number JTHCKxxxxxxxxx.

N[edited for privacy] Lexus of L[edited for privacy] and I have reviewed your concern and we apologize that the dealer was unable to duplicate the creaking noise in the moonroof. Lexus respectfully declines to provide any further repairs related to this issue, because Lexus was unable to duplicate the issue. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and your concerns have been documented at headquarters.

If you require further assistance, please respond to this e-mail, or contact Lexus Customer Satisfaction at 1-800-255-3987, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

Sincerely,

[edited for privacy]

[edited for privacy] Follow Specialist

Lexus Customer Satisfaction

That's some warranty.

Unable to duplicate huh? I'd make one of their techs take a ride with me and show them when and how it creaks. That'll give them the duplication they need to go forward with the repair.

One word: ceramics. Just get some ceramic brake pads if you're sick of the dust. Hawks...well they screech. There are other brands out there (Akebono, TRD, EBC, you name it), you just need to shop around. That or get used to hosing off the front wheels.

BTW have you guys seen the 18's they offer as a TRD option for the new Camry? Pretty dope.

Sorry for my long absence, I really need to have this forum email me when I get replies. :whistles:

Originally I had planned to just post bits and pieces here but since I'm on vacation and bored, I've decided to type up the entire 4 pages of stuff and put it in an excel document. Figuring that not all of you have Excel I'll just post the whole thing here in a code block. Yes, it will be a big post but a very, very good one that's long overdue. Prepare to pin this one. :)

IS 250/350 2007 Suggested Price Guide 

Code	Description	Suggest Retail Price	Dealer Price
9501	IS 250 Luxury Sport Sedan - 6M/T	30,255.00	25,716.00
9502	IS 250 Luxury Sport Sedan - 6ECTi	31,425.00	26,711.00
9506	IS 250 Luxury Sport Sedan - 6ECTi AWD	34,285	29,141.00
9510	IS 350 Luxury Sport Sedan - 6ECTi 	35,705.00	30,349.00

Options			

FT	18" Alloy Wheels with summer tires	720	576
	(RWD Models Only)		

HL	HID Headlamps	875	700
	(Requires LL, LT or ST)		

HW	Headlamp Washers	100	80
	(Requires HL, LL or LT (9501 & 9502))		
	(Requires HL or LD (9506))		
	(Requires HL, LL, LT or ST (9510))		

LD	Luxury Plus package includes Lexus Memory	2205	1764
	System; Bi-Xenon HID + AFS w/Auto Level		
	Headlamps; Outside Auto-Dimming Mirrors;		
	Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel;		
	Rain-Sensing Wipers and Power Sunshade		
	(IS 250 17" AWD only)		

LL	Luxury Plus package includes Perforated 	3495	2796
	Leather seats, heated and ventilated front		
	seats with Lexus Memory System; Bi-Xenon		
	HID + AFS w/Auto Level Headlamps; Outside		
	Auto-Dimming Mirrors; Rain-Sensing Wipers;		
	Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel;		
	Power Sunshade; Bird's Eye Maple Interior		
	Trim (17" RWD Models only)		

LT	Luxury Plus package includes 225/40R18 +	4215	3372
	255/40R18 Alloy Wheels with Summer Tires;		
	Perforated Leather seats, heated and ventilated front		
	seats with Lexus Memory System; 		
	 Bi-Xenon HID + AFS w/Auto Level Headlamps;		
	Outside Auto-Dimming Mirrors; 		
	Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel;		
	Rain-Sensing Wipers; Power Sunshade; Bird's Eye		
	Maple Interior Trim		
	(RWD Models Only)		

ML	Mark Levinson Premium Audio Package w/AM/FM/	940	752
	CD Changer and 14 speakers		

NV	Navigation System w/AM/FM/CD Changer and 13 	2550	2168
	Speakers includes Voice Activation, Bluetooth, and		
	Backup Monitor		

PA 	Intuitive Parking Assist	500	400

PS	Lexus Pre-Collision System (PCS) & Dynamic Radar	2850	2280
	Cruise Control (6AT models only)		

PT	Premium Plus Package includes Perforated Leather	1290	1032
	Seats, Heated and Ventilated Front Seats, and Bird's		
	Eye Maple Interior Trim (RWD Models Only)		

ST	Sport Package includes 225/40R18 + 255/40R18 Alloy 	3695	2956
	Wheels with Summer Tires, Sport Tuned Suspension, 		
	 Bi-Xenon HID + AFS w/Auto Level Headlamps;		
	Perforated Leather seats, heated and ventilated front		
	seats with Lexus Memory System, Alloy Brake and 		
	Accelerator Pedals; Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel,		
	Rain-Sensing Wipers (IS350 Only)		

VN	Navigation System/Mark Levinson Premium Audio 	3990	3320
	Package includes DVD Changer and 14 speakers, 		
	Voice Activation, Bluetooth, and Backup Monitor		

WV	Wood Interior Trim (IS250 AWD Only)	450	360

XE	X Package with Sunroof (IS250 M/T)	1485	1188
	X Package includes 18" Five-Spoke Alloy Wheels with 		
	Summer Tires, Front Lip Spoiler, Sport Tuned Suspension,		
	Alloy Brake, Accelerator, and Footrest Pedals (incl.		
	Clutch Pedal), and Illuminated Scuff Plates		

XE	X Package with Sunroof (IS250 RWD A/T and IS350)	1455	1164
	X Package includes 18" Five-Spoke Alloy Wheels with 		
	Summer Tires, Front Lip Spoiler, Sport Tuned Suspension,		
	Alloy Brake, Accelerator, and Footrest Pedals (incl.		
	Clutch Pedal), and Illuminated Scuff Plates		

XF	X Package without Sunroof (IS250 M/T)	985	768
	X Package includes 18" Five-Spoke Alloy Wheels with 		
	Summer Tires, Front Lip Spoiler, Sport Tuned Suspension,		
	Alloy Brake, Accelerator, and Footrest Pedals (incl.		
	Clutch Pedal), and Illuminated Scuff Plates		

XF	X Package without Sunroof (IS250 RWD A/T and IS350)	955	744
	X Package includes 18" Five-Spoke Alloy Wheels with 		
	Summer Tires, Front Lip Spoiler, Sport Tuned Suspension,
	Alloy Brake, Accelerator, and Footrest Pedals (incl.
	Clutch Pedal), and Illuminated Scuff Plates

I know it's hard to read. If you want the original Excel document, go to my site at http://gumclix.com/Lexus.xls. Or you can also download the PDF I made from the Excel file at http://gumclix.com/Lexus.pdf. I hope someone appreciates my hard work. :)

Hello everyone. My apologies if this has been posted before but I thought someone would find this information useful. You may even want to pin this post for future reference.

My brother works for Toyota so I had him send me a price list of what I would pay using his factory discount through Toyota's Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). All immediate relatives of Toyota employees are eligible. These prices reflect actual MSRP vs. dealer invoice...employees don't get any discount other than just paying invoice plus freight.

Without further ado, here is the list complete with factory codes.

Lexus IS 250/350 2007 Suggested Price Guide, August 2006 (I doubt it has changed, this is recent as of November 21st).

Code			   Description						  Suggested Retail			   Dealer Price
9501				IS250 - 6 M/T					   30,255.00						25,716.00
9502				IS250 - 6ECTi					   31,425.00						26,711.00
9506				IS250 - 6ECTi AWD			   34,285.00						29,141.00
9510				IS350 - 6ECTi					   35,705.00						30,349.00

If anyone is interested I'd be willing to post more details, as I have full information on all option packages including MSRP and invoice prices for everything.