# Will Toyota Lower the prices on their LS cars next year? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** lexus, toyota\ **Created:** [May 21, 2009, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779 "2009-05-21T15:13:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![icydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@icydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icydog)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2009, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/1 "2009-05-21T15:13:37Z")
I read somewhere that Lexus had the first bad year since it opened. The owner of Toyota commented that he thinks their cars are now overpriced. Do you think they will lower the prices for 2010 or do you think this is wishful thinking on my part? The reason I ask is I want to buy a new LS460 to replace my, perfectly working, 2002 LS 430.If I knew the prices would be coming down I would wait-- even if I had to wait one or two seasons. ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2009, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/2 "2009-05-21T16:04:37Z")
Why wait? ALL car companies are having a bad year. They are all desperate to sell. You could probably make a very good deal on a new LS460 right now. They’re not exactly flying off the lots. Now is the time to buy on your terms. ---
**Author:** ![icydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@icydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icydog)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2009, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/3 "2009-05-21T16:09:48Z")
I guess you’re right. I just hate the haggling I have to do. I do want a new car though…So haggle it is. ---
**Author:** ![Xebadaih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/d07c76/32.png) [@Xebadaih](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xebadaih)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2009, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/4 "2009-05-21T16:12:46Z")
The least expensive LS460 has a base MSRP of about $63000. Will a price drop of a few thousand really make an impact? ---
**Author:** ![icydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@icydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icydog)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/5 "2009-05-21T16:15:33Z")
sure… Maybe a certified 2009 would be a better way to go. ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2009, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/6 "2009-05-21T16:29:28Z")
Price drops almost always involve putting less standard equipment on the car as well. If you like what is on the market now, do some shopping. Since your car is fine, consider selling it privately. That way you’ll get a bunch more $$$ than traded it in to the dealer. ---
**Author:** ![icydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@icydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icydog)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2009, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/7 "2009-05-21T17:09:37Z")
That’s good advice… Thank you very much. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/8 "2009-05-21T17:19:39Z")
> Why wait? ALL car companies are having a bad year. Some much worse then others. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/9 "2009-05-22T02:09:47Z")
[Edmunds.com](http://Edmunds.com) says that you should expect to pay about $6000 under sticker price if you buy the typical options. Does a price reduction of 8% to 9% sound attractive? You can also shop on line. Go to the Lexus web site and find dealers in your area. You should be able to look at the new and used car inventory; dealers usually include an asking price. Maybe you’ll find a great bargain without negotiating. ---
**Author:** ![icydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@icydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icydog)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/10 "2009-05-22T13:05:48Z")
You are so kind to that research for me. I wonder if Memorial Day Sales would merit a look.thanks so much for your input. Marylyn ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/11 "2009-05-22T14:58:27Z")
We got a call last weekend from the guy we bought our Lexus from a couple years ago…Wanted to know if we were looking for a new vehicle…After only two years of ownership…I guess they are getting a little desperate. ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/12 "2009-05-22T16:30:18Z")
I would buy soon, in the next 6 months or so. The US dollar is dropping fast, and Lexus LS models are made in Japan. The cost will liley GO UP in a year or so. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/13 "2009-05-22T23:32:03Z")
“We got a call last weekend from the guy we bought our Lexus from a couple years ago…” That’s a long-standing tradition. When my parents bought a 1962 Cadillac in 1964, the dealer offered to call us whenever the previous owner traded his car in. It would have been quite a train if the salesman lined us up and another family to take our car. ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2009, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-toyota-lower-the-prices-on-their-ls-cars-next-year/30779/14 "2009-05-23T00:39:04Z")
The cost of ALL manufactured goods will go up as the value of the dollar goes down…