I have plans to purchase a new 2002 ES300 for my parents in the next couple of months (my parents desperately need a new car but would never get one on their own). I live on the west coast, they live on the east coast and I don't have time in the near future to pay them a visit. Ideally I would like to find a dealer in New York, choose the vehicle with its options, negotiate the price and pay for it, and allow my parents to simply go pick it the car at the dealer and have the dealer familiarize them with the vehicle before they drive it away.<br>The problem with doing this, is that I take the risk of purchasing a vehicle without actually seeing the actual car or taking it for a test drive. I assume that with a new Lexus, this shouldnt be a big concern of mine. I also haven't yet figured out how to negotiate a decent price on the car, by doing it from 3000 miles away, rather than haggling with the dealer in person (not looking for a steal, just a good price). So to anyone out there who has ever bought a car for someone this way, I would appreciate some advice. Thanks