[Prismatics]

Hey guys, happy new year! Long time lurker, first time poster etc.

I'm currently in the market for an IS-F -- I'm located in SoCal. The deals out there on '09s are dwindling and I just wanted to get everyone's feedback on this.

I was at this dealership when they informed me their last Obsidian IS-F
with black interior is the last new vehicle available in the west coast. ML Nav 300 miles. They asked for 535xx and my agent got it down to 523xx (58xxx drive off). Then out of the blue, they called me to inform me that it's been sold for 553xx + tax and license with high APR% to a walk-in.

So yeah, at this point I don't think I'm going for a '09 anymore, probably just going to put this on the back burner and wait for '10 prices to go down (they wont sell below MSRP at this time on '10s)

It just seems so outrageously high pricing comparing to some of the other guys' prices on this forums -- the one that's been hovering around 47-50k. Any feedback on this?

 

[Prismatics]

Thanks guys for the fast response~

I got the picture already, but as ISFChamp mentioned, '10 models are selling currently at MSRP all around -- that's around 57xxx + tax so we are looking at 62k+ drive off.

For all of yall who got the car below MSRP, kudos to you. Right now as IsFly168 mentioned the sells are holding and the prices are rebounding, missed the chance, might as well just wait...

 

[Prismatics]

Poked around in the last few days, most dealerships around here quoted me 58-59k for the 2010 model, I was considering it given it has a smaller production line and new added features, but the 10-15% hike on the price is a bit distressing. By the way anyone got the new '10 model willing to share their prices?

 

[Prismatics]

Isfory, please be more specific. Your price just ate my price for breakfast

Long story short, got mine on 23rd of Jan after being told there's no new 2009 black IS-Fs in western US; three Blue ones left in the entire CA + NV region. Ended up getting a Blue one and paid $55000. (that's about 61xxx OTD)

Anyways, Ultrasonic blue IS-F with alpine interior and loaded to the teeth. I'll try to list the things that might not come in standard.

Alarm with Immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitor/ First Aid Kit/ Tool Kit
Floor Mat/ Trunk Mat/ Cargo Net/ Bumper Applique
Wheel Locks
Headlamp Washers
ML sound
Voice Nav
Parking Assist w/Front + Rear sensors
Dynamic Radar Cruise
Pre-Collision System

The sticker is $65181 and I got a little bit desperate after searching for just over a month, but what can I say, I am still in love with the car

 

[Prismatics]

Isfory, it is the exact car that you mentioned at South Bay Lexus. It is pretty funny because the lady that sold me the Blue Mica told me "someone else had great interest in this vehicle" and I jumped the gun. She was a bit stern and wouldn't go anywhere below 55k on that loaded car. (Mmmk maybe "stern" is not the right word to put it, but she is an ex-air force officer and an ex-cop, you got the idea). I think she sold Ashton Kutcher his LS600 too.
All too funny~

 

[Prismatics]

I got a 4.75% after putting half down, my scores were in the 700s and I think that was a acceptable APR. The other dealers such as Santa Monica, Glendale and Thousand Oaks weren't really aggressive on this model at all -- comparing to a 58xxx '10 model I think I still got a good deal.

 

[Prismatics]

One thing to consider if you want to add the Ventross front lip -- Atm w/o the front spoiler I have a ~1-1.5 inch buffer when parked in a spot with a curb stone. You definitely want to be careful because I am certain if I add tein/eibach then a front spoiler I'm in for scratching noises every time I park.