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Auto Trans
Driver Preferred Package
Power Sun Roof
VDC / Full Spare
Splash Guards
Floor and Trunk Mats
MSRP $33,220
INV $30,134
PAID $29,934
Driver prefered
Journey
VDC
Floor mats
Splash guards
Dealer: Jeff Schmidt, Beavercreek, Ohio
Red OP color out/leather int
All bells/whistles EXCEPT NAV and rear bucket seats
MSRP = $32,620
Dealer quote = $30,799 & 1.9% for any term financing
Tax and license takes the cost back to MSRP (almost exactly, imagine that!) and very close to TMV What Others Are Paying quote.
Dealer says they don't/won't deal any more than that. Live in Grand Rapids, MI area.
Comments?
I think the Maxima is a fine car at $25-26k. But if I got up to or approaching $30k, I would lean heavily towards the TL, myself. The interior is in a different league and I prefer it's smoother higher revving engine to the Maxima's slightly torquier, but lower revving engine.
P.S. I've kept my 1995 Maxima SE w/ 153k miles. It's a great car that just won't quit. Got it for $21k in 1994 with the only option being ABS brakes.
As for your Max, I'm impressed with the longevity! I'd keep it too.
As for the TL's low rating, I think a lot of that may be due to the well known automatic transmission problems that Acura (and Honda) have had over the past several years. I bought a 6-speed. My limited (2.5 years, 18,000 miles) experience with a 2002 Honda S2000 was completely perfect, as far as mechanical quality. And the fit and finish of the car was the best I have ever seen, although it probably helps that the S2000 is hand built in limited quatities in Japan.
It is unfortunate that the Maxima quality has slipped a bit since 1995, but I think it is still well above average compared to most cars. And, trust me, unless you have a severe case of insomnia, driving an Avalon for any period of time will make you wish it would break down so you can get something else. It is the perfectly built Buick. So is pretty much everything else in the sedan line from Toyota or Lexus.
Have been trying to work the GR angle for 3 months - no success. They HAD a captive audience.
Alas, my beloved '02 SE was stolen on Monday and promptly totaled by the thief. Dang those airbags! The thief walked away from the wreck and hasn't been seen since.
Lindsey
Is anything under $30k a good deal?
However, you should easily get an SE with a few options for under 30K out the door. There is currently a $1K rebate being offered. Check the Edmunds TMV board here and that will give you an idea of what you should pay. If I was buying a Maxima, I don't think I would offer anything more than invoice minus the rebate (Or, more simply, $1K under invoice).
Stock numbers 2287427, 2287766, 2162188. You'd of course have a bit of a road trip to bring it home, but perhaps you can use these numbers to help you at your local dealer?
You should be able to pick up an '02, maybe even an '03, for well under $18K. Plus, the '02s and '03s were considerably improved over the '01 models.
2004 SL with power sun roof: $27000.00, which is about $1300.00 under invoice.
Offer 1: Driver's preferred pack, floor mats, navi, splash guards, XM, and skyview. W/ 2.0% financing- for 30593 -500 for college grad rebate= 30093 + ttl
Offer 2: Driver's preferred pack, floor mats, sunroof, Traction Control Package w/ 2.0 % financing for 29051 + ttl
Input would be greatly appreciated.
-P.S. Is the Traction Control package really worth it? The car already has standard abs brakes..comments?
If you live in Minnesota, well, you already know the answer.
Lexus dealer is willing to take off about$1,000 off the MSRP of 34,964, which I think is still a little bit high although this is only the third week the dealer got the ES330.
I got a quote from a Nissan dealer: "In stock 2005 nissan max sl with sunroof, dpp. $29405+ttl not including rebate. Outside of inventory With Dpp and skyview, $28,725.00." I am not aware of any rebate for the 2005 Maxima, but I think this is an attractive offer. Any comments, advises?
Has anyone gotten a good deal on an extended warranty, or can anyone recommend a dealer that has better warranty pricing?
Thanks,
-n
I appreciate all opinions on this deal.
And, would I be expecting to see a 5K-6K off the MSRP for the 04 models ?
Any response are welcomed.
•Driver Memory Seat System w/Auto.•Heated Electric Folding Outside Mirrors .•Heated Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel .•Driver Seat Power Lumbar Support .•Includes compass in rearview mirror..
Anyway, I ended up with an 05 SL....drove it 200 miles roundtrip to Hartford today and love it. The Bose stereo (320 watts) is much improved over the Bose in the 2000 maxima i traded.
I would think that a 20% discount from the new car price would be the best you would do across the table from someone with any decent ability to do a cost benefit analysis. That would suggest more like a $5,500 discount from a brand new car or something in the $21k range.
I'd ask you or anyone in this forum, why would anyone buy a used car with nearly 50% of it's warranty gone for a nominal discount over a new car?? The only possible reason I could see is on a limited production car that has a long wait list. A business associate sold his Ferrari 360 for more than he paid for it. Another sold his 2 year old M5 for only about 15% less than he paid for it. But the Maxima isn't exactly a limited production vehicle.
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