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Yeah, that is a good deal. I found about the same on the SL but didn't really have a need for the SL. Yeah, definitely don't do an aftermarket sunroof. But given your situation of the moonroof being the one requested feature that your mom would prefer, I would definitely take that offer. Out of curiousity, are you getting that offer from Rosen? Just curious if the dealership I used is competitive on different models too.
They say 16609, I would tell them if they can do 16400, you'd take it and then you both can hopefully settle on 16500 and each feel good about it (16600 is good, but its fun to haggle just a bit). Let me know how it all works out!
(btw igozoomzoom, edmunds is great and all, but it seems as if you can always do better than edmunds invoice pricing (at least on many manufacturers, but not all i hear(ie:scion)). i used carbuyingtips.com to get free advice and it totally helped since this was my first new car purchase)
Is this a good deal? TIA
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S
Standard features + $1k worth of add-ons
- Convenience package: Intelligent Key, Bluetooth, floor mats, etc.
- Alarm
- Phantom Footprint (?)
Asking sticker price: $20,750
Adjusted price: $16,856
Tax + Fees: $1,644
Rebate: $1,500
Total: $17,000 OTD
So after rebate and everything, it comes out to be about $15,500 before taxes/fees.
I don't want the extras ($352 invoice). Would it be ok to insist that they remove them? Can/Will/Do dealers take this extra stuff off? How easy is it to have them do it?
I'm thinking I should start with 14500 and except 15000. Does that sound unreasonable? Shouldn't they be trying hard to get rid of the 2008?
Thanks for any comments.
Hope that helps.
So long story short, I ended up getting a car in the south suburbs. That dealer was a PITA as well, but my Mom has a car and is happy.
Car dealerships have not evolved in the past 50 years. Many of them still play the same stupid games.
Ok, I'm done. Thanks for the advice on the board.
That is ridiculous. Sorry to hear that. I got a great deal from them. But I can't imagine putting a deposit on a car, only to arrive and find out they were messing with you. I would be equally as angry, no doubt.
Take care
Is it because they are 2008s? My dealers said the 09s aren't coming in for 2 more months.
Is it because demand is down for these?
Are they getting extra kickbacks(besides the 2%) or factory-to-dealer incentives?
Have read through a lot of the information here and you guys have been very helpful so far. We have decided on the car that we want - now its time to get the deal.
I'm in the Tulsa Area and am looking for a new Sentra.
Must Have's - CVT - Keyless entry/ignition - Air Conditioner
Would like's - ABS - Divide'n'Hide
Color - Not red.
Other than that i'm easy.
So i'm thinking to get lowest price with those features i would be looking at a 2.0S with Convenience Plus Package .... sounds about right ?
If i can pick up a great deal on a 2.0SL i'll take that too ..
I wanted to post here as this will be the first NEW car that i have bought - so i wanted to report my progress so that you guys can point out any mistakes that you may see me making.
We have already been in touch with two of the three dealers here in the Tulsa Area ... we are going to make contact with the third on Monday ... should i also make contact with other dealers within driving distance ? (I don't mind making the drive if they can get me a deal)
Would you guys advise that i just tell them that this is what i am looking for .. let them know that they are competing with each other and let them know that the best price will get the sale ?
(We also have a trade-in .. one dealer has offered us $5500 so far - another just $4000 .. so i'm guessing i would tell them that whoever can give me the best overall price including the trade-in will be the one i go with .. or should i not even include the trade-in with the negotiations?)
Thanks guys.
Jw
Bought a 2008 Sentra 2.0S CVT with splash guards, body-color side moldings and mats.
$16682 price of car (Including destination charge)
-$1500 customer rebate
+$1043 county tax (6.25%)
+$250 documentation fee
+$25 tags and license transfer
=$16500 OTD
Invoice was $17200 including destination charges.
MSRP was $18320 including destination charges.
I used Capital One online blank check and got 5.49%
1. "Internet specials" all quoted the invoice price and wouldn't go below that unless we went to the dealership and haggled.
2. About 80% of the time we got a "new salesman." Every dealer said the car we wanted was hot and selling like crazy.
3. It was fun to walk into a dealership(Hyundai in North Olmstead, OH) and test drive an '08 Elantra. Then sit at the salesman's desk and listen to him offer a one-time deal of MSRP+$800! (I countered with an invoice-$3000. The poor salesman looked like he saw a ghost. I caught him off guard.)
4. I eventually found a dealership(Middleburg, OH) and bought the car from Mike, a 30+ year veteran. Highly recommend their dealership on the west side of Cleveland, OH.
According to everyone elses price on this forum, I got screwed but I could hardly get dealers to go below invoice. I went to 3 around here and every one of them laughed me out the door when I asked for $1000 below invoice. Anyway, I'm satisfied with how it all went and I am enjoying my new car.
Thanks for everyone who shared their prices/experiences.
I have Friends discoutn from Nissan.. I am paying more for using discount than buying car without discount. How is that possible?
Discount is on Dealer invoice. Can someone tell me what is the Dealer invoice for Nissan Sentra 2.0S AT in NJ.
I guess dealers are greedy and they want to make money, even off their friends.
GM had the Employee discount going on and I test drove 2 of their cars. They said they couldn't go 1 penny below that Employee discount because it was GM's rule. I don't believe that (Sounds too simple and easy); but either way, that discount was above or at invoice. That doesn't seem like a good deal to me.
MSRP = 19020
First offer to me was $18,800 - $1000 cash back - $4000 for my trade-in. + 3.9% financing = 13,800 being financed
I countered with $5500 trade-in $1000 cash back +$17,800 for the car .. total financed = $11,300.
After several hours back and forth and after me leaving showroom to go and "give another dealer a chance to do this deal " they had already moved to within $550 of my target price.
They called me just ten mins after i had left and asked me to come back in ... so we swung by there on our way back home and they offered $5500 trade in, $1000 cash back, $18000 for car = total financed $11,500. + 3.9% for 60 months.
that was close enough for me ..
they had moved in my direction by $2300 .. i felt it only fair that I should move by $200 to seal the deal. (I would have been prepared to finance $12000 if they had really pushed me .. so i was happy)
I'm sure at that price they did make a buck or three ... but i felt like i got a decent deal too .. and at the end of the day - that's what negotiation is all about ... if both sides feel that they got a deal and both can walk away happy ... it is a win-win for everyone.
Finance guy tried to push a $600 scotch-guard protection, a Gap insurance policy, a maintenance plan and an extended warranty as well as "life insurance" type policy which would pay off the car should anything happen to either of us ... that little lot would have taken our payments from $211 per month to $270 per month ... (and would have added an extra $3000 to the sales price) so we politely turned down everything he offered and we were back home with a new car within the hour.
Had the car a couple of days now and am so far VERY happy.
Thanks.......
However Window sticker says 2.0S. Is this common?
Thanks
No convenience package.
Do you know why truck doesn't say "Nissan Sentra 2.0S" and just says "Nissan Sentra".... just curious.... as I have seen some sentra saying 2.0S
I was wondering if I was able to save some more via AAA member price or Costco Member price?
Thanks.
The Sandman
As I said my OTD is 16500 for 2008 Nisaan Sentra 2.0S.
Will appreciate if some one can answer.
Thanks
I am in NJ paid 7% tax
Paid 199 or 299 for Doc fee
Registration + title is about 240$
Tire fee 7.5$
I think thats it
As far as the options: I got splash guard, trunk mat + floor mats + body color side molding
I have the seat issue were it feels like it's moving a little when I stress it when the car turns and such; sorta like it might be missing a grommet or one of the connections isn't tight enough. I only weight 160lbs so it isn't like that should be too much for it to handle. I read this is a common problem.
I can now smell antifreeze every time I get out of the car. I hope its just a hose or fitting and not the radiator or water pump. I will be taking it in for them to have a look shortly.
Despite these small things I do love this car. The SE-R version has quite a bit more pep and I still get good mileage. It is the perfect mix of sport and practicality.
Nissan sentra 2.0S 2008, auto, with ABS, MAT and Splash Guards and molding.
The dealer said that the price is around 14900. And OTD price is around 16300.
Is this a good price?
How much I should expect to get down to get the car?
msrp 18170
less $1250 rebate
less $1000 dealer incentive
plus $229 doccument fee
plus 3% NC tax ( she doesn't live here, just visiting )
registration fees unknown, she was issued "in transit" plate to get her back home.
Regards,
Corkscrew
And I have got the best price is 14400 and 14500, Sentra 08 s, with ABS and floor mat and splash guards something like that.
Is is a good price? Can I expect the OTD price under 15500?
I am worried about that in December, these deals will be gone
I would say take it, its a very good deal.
Where are you located?
When I sent the email to ask about the quote, they usually give me the quote around 14900.
And when I called them i get some quotes which are much better. But they refused to give me the same quote through email.
Is there any trick?
I added a remote starter (after market) for $495.
From what I have seen so far, seems like a decent deal. Any comments? Anyone seen a better offer?