Find Lexus Dealers in Dublin, Ohio

It's pretty easy to figure out the dealer margins at this point. Build the car with options on one of the various websites that shows you both invoice and MSRP price. Factor in that Lexus (the company, not the dealers) is currently giving a $4000 rebate at the moment, AND that there is currently a Lexus dealer holdback of around $1200... So, there is basically $5200 to play with below invoice price at this juncture, although most dealers will not budge too much on the holdback. Between $2-3K below invoice is a great price, while still allowing some (fair) profit for the dealer. The economy is definitely playing a role, so get 'em while they're hot! One other factor for my purchase was there is little difference with the forthcoming 09 models, unless you are in hunt for a AWD model.

IMO, the $4000 off of invoice scenario was likely a one time deal, and probably not easily duplicated in most parts of the country. I'm purchasing today through fleetrates.com. I tried to source locally in Columbus, OH, but their best deal was $9500 off of sticker and it was limited to a gray vehicle. Fleetrates managed to get me the color and the exact options that I wanted: Here's the scoop: LS 460 SWB, Mercury Metallic ML, Nav, Advanced parking Comfort Plus package Intuitive parking assist Lexus Link Power trunk and door closers Preferred accessory package Premium floor mats MSRP: $75,030 Actual: $63,500 which includes home delivery to OH from CA $11,530 off of list or around 18% below MSRP Around $1500 below invoice (delivered), as far as I can tell The cost of delivery was around $1000 (included in actual price), but as mentioned, the deal was still better and I got the exact color/options that I wanted (which was really important to me). I just started the purchase process today, so I cannot yet attest to experience of buying through fleetrates. I can mention that I originally contacted two different sales people within their ranks and didn't get a whole lot of follow up. Yesterday I made another attempt and am working with someone who seems to have their act together. I will give out their name and number upon request. Also, I will update the fleetrate experience as we move this forward. Delivery is supposed to take 7-10 days...

djay5 -- I, too, would like the name of the dealer in Atlanta if it's not too much trouble. You can email me at pmarsh25@aol.com. Thanks for your time and info!