BenN Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hello everyone, I am a naive first time car buyer so would really appreciate your advice. In June I ordered my dream car, an IS350, at an agreed upon driveaway price, paid the $1000 deposit and waited. 3 months later the car has finally arrived, but two days before pickup the dealer says the car is a new spec and the factory have released the new price which has gone up by "only $1,500"... Was wondering if lexus often add new features and increase prices like this? And is it normal practice for a dealer to order from the factory without knowing what the price will be? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGPIS300 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 The prices are meant to be going DOWN with the Japanese FTA. I believe one of the members on here posted the revised pricing not too long ago. For your situation, if you have it in writing on the price (with no caveats in the fine print), then legally the dealer has to honour the contract at the agreed price. If they don't, contact the ACCC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNoob Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 IIRC yen was almost on parity 3 months ago. 105-100?? It's between 79-87 atm. But surely this shouldn't be the reason. Contact the ACCC as above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 if a price was agreed upon on when the deposit was made that should be the price they should be honouring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotorRian Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 ** sorry for resurrecting old threads ** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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