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I'm looking to buy either an S or OR, 6spd., 4x4. Recently a dealer quoted me a price of $25,360, with current incentives included, on a OR, 6spd, 4x4, that has an MSRP of $26,720 from the Nissan website (also includes cabin filter, splash guards, and floormats). To me it sounds high, but I'm usure. Any ideas what this model is currently going for? Also, does anybody have insight as to whether it would be better to purchase before or after Sept. 30 (the current incentive deadline)? Also, any opinions at to whether or not the OR is worth the price increase over the S?
This is in Boston, MA.
Thanks!
awesome ride...wish the suspension was a little tighter though.
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arynjon,
not aware of 4WD pricing, but I walked away from a '05 2WD power, utility packages & tow $21.1k counter offer. (which I may regret :confuse: ). Don't forget you are bidding on a: 1- year old 2- new car (depreciation X2).
The '06's are nearby and there are no shortages of '05 'X's. And gasoline is $3. a gallon. Be patient.
Where did you see the $1500 rebates? Not on this website. Please post.
....tampa
ps thanks to Guru Thumper in Texas and everyone who posts their winning bids.
agree we need to be patient
the incentives are no longer posted by nissan - they say to go to the dealer so we will need people to post.
The incentives are not 'factory to buyer' cash back? Where'd the $1500. number come from?
About the 'be patient' comment... heck, we've waited this long, what's another week or two?
.. .. .. good luck, tampa
Nissan is certainly among the more stingy makers and can say if you look at kelley blue book and compare the depreciation of a Nissan vs a Honda with zero miles - HUGE difference
patience is the word - gas prices going nowhere good for now
I'm just not in a big hurry to buy right now because of the gas prices. If they stay the same or go down I would feel fine purchasing this vehicle (my current jeep gets about the same gas milage). However, if prices are going to continue going up, I'm going to have to decide if I can afford to own an SUV.
Whatever I buy, I plan on keeping it for at least six years. If it looks like gas is going to be $5-$6 a gallon in six years, it would be silly to buy any large SUV. That's probably why the SUV market has bottomed out.
I really want an X - I've driven everything that I even remotely liked in the smaller SUV segment and I think the X is hands down the best all-around vehicle. I just wish it got 28-30 mpg. I guess you just can't have it all...
I just can't believe the poor souls that think there is no room to bargin and actually pay MSRP + mark-ups and stupid dealer add-ons.
Just purchased a new 2005 in suburban chicago, S model, 4X4, flaps, cargo cover, power pkg, and floor mats. msrp was $25700 and the invoice $24170, was offered 4% over invoice so about $25000 and the $500 cash back and %4 at 60months (which is $1000 savings off prime). My fiance and I said we would just come back in a couple weeks on our next day off. Then it went down to $100 over invoice with the $1500 back in incentives. It had all the things that I needed and nothing I didn't want and a granite color too. I guess I could have waited about 2 to 3 more weeks and perhaps had more off, but then end up with other options and pay about the same. I did buy the 7 yr/ 100,000 warranty as 100,000 chicago miles are a rough 100,000 miles. cost about $1700 extra.
So now I love this thing, easy to drive and use in the city. I often go to northern wisconsin, and michigan to hike and fish so I look forward to driving in blazing snow storms instead of a white knuckles on an old car.
When does everyone think Nissan's incentives will come out? Xterras were @ $1000 off, but have gotten worse as the next year's models are about to hit the floor? Someone recently referred to getting more than $1000 rebate, something not posted on nissan's website... just looking for more info.
Thanks
Wow that sounds like a great deal as it has another package for about the same price. The utility package was not needed for me as the runners get icy, hold snow, and plows snow. If I wanted to get the top of the truck, step on the wheel or step or even doorjam. But if was there, yeah it would be ok.. Yeah if you go, since there are about 30 dealers in chicago, you can likely get $500 to $1000 below invoice then the $1500 off. It may be one that is likely to sit a little longer for its color or extra options. SE's are there, but at $3000 over the S for a stereo, rims, and titanium is not quite worth it.
24,300 sounds already below invoice by at least $500. watch out for destination charges because they should be included in the invoice cost. My thought is buy now or pay about $3000 dolars more in January for close to MSRP and higher interest rates. So that is like one year of depreciation.
Rebates are listed, I found it on the web somewhere it is $500 cb, and 4% at 60months which is about $1000 off the prime rate.
Thanks
I know nothing about 4x4's, but I've recently had some interesting relavations. Not including Tax, title and tag, (almost) loaded 2005 S 2x4's can be had for $20.5K and 2005 SE 2x4's are less than $1,000 more. Don't pay more. You are bidding on a year old car.
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I've switched to focusing on an SE for the reason you said....there are a 'lot of them' and for a G more, you get big 17" deluxe tires/rims, deluxe stereo et al.
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Just because this car is popular with you, don't think it is popular with the masses
because it isn't. Pick up the phone, ask for the persons who responded to your emails and made a VERY low offer on a specific car with the options you want. Call every dealer with in a hundred miles. They get paid to sell cars, they have a load of them and they can't eat 'em. Oh, and consider a SE.
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special thanks to guru Thumper.................... tampa
mente
Did you read my post about calling dealers and making offers? The lots are full and the 2006's are here.
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I just bought an SE 4X2 (changed from original S 4X2 intent) with 15 miles.
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MSRP is $26,630. Follow the numbers: my cost $22.1, dealer add ons $650, tax title transfer $1500, REBATE $1500. Walk out price $22.7k in Winter Haven, FL.
.. ..tampa
Special thanks to Thumper and everyone who posted prices and told us how to save a few hard earned bucks. THANKS
3 day 2005 X SE 2X4 review:
PRO: strong engine, NICE stereo (plays mp3's), stadium seating.
CON: no driver seat elbow rests, stiff ride, mileage??
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thanks for the great info. I think I will look out for a 2005 SE, but, on edmunds, it claims the msrp is 25,350 (4x2) and invoice = 23,709. This puts you well below invoice, even without rebate (an incredible deal). 4x4 trans (per msrp) is ~2g more, so I would hope to shoot for 24.1k, BUT, other than there being lots of these cars still on lots, what other leverage do I have to deal this far below invoice. I have no ammo when they come at me with their "rock bottom 'invoice' price" Anyway, any other suggestions/opinions would be really great! As posted before, the absolute best i've been able to get so far is for an S 4x4 w/ pwr + util for 23,3k
- Trim level: S
- Trans: 4WD
- Options:
- Power Package
- In cabin Micorfilter
- Splash Guards
- Body Side Moldings
- Carpeted Floor Mats
MSRP: $26,100
Price Quote: $22,699
This sounds like a decent deal to me, but I'm wondering if I can do better. Anyone have any opinions? Thanks in advance for any advice.
mente
I just got back from the dealership, and here is where I stand.
Black 2005 Xterra
- Trim level: S
- Trans: 4WD
- Options:
- Power Package
- In cabin Micorfilter
- Splash Guards
- Body Side Moldings
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- Custom "marble trim molding" ($498 add-on) Whoppee!
MSRP: $26,598
Price Quote: $21,975
I was able to get the sticker a bit lower. Any thoughts? Feedback? Other dealership experiences and prices?
So far, the deal is the same. However, I have actually shopped this around to two other dealerships looking for a possibly lower offer, and I was told that the offer I have is "unrealistic." They said that they could NOT match the offer, but that there has to be a catch with the offer because they would have to lose about $800 in order to sell the car at that price.
So, I am going back to the dealership tonight to do a final check and chat with the salesman. If everything is on the up and up, I think I will take the car. I already have a loan from my bank approved at 6.52% interest (which is decent I think), so it's not as if they will be able to recover any money by screwing around with the financing numbers.
I'll let you know what happens!
Here is the final offer I came away with for a Black 2005 X Terra.
Trim: S
Trans: 4x4
Options:
- Power Package
- Utility Package (includes VDC, Step rails, first aid kit)
- Protection package (includes rubber mats, emergency road kit, and wheel locks)
- Splash Guards
- floor mats
- auto-dimming mirror w/compass
- in cabin microfilter
- body side moldings
Final offer was $22, 475. I took the deal (since I wanted the stability control and step rails), and picked up the car this afternoon. I also got $2000 for my trade in, which was a 2001 Saturn w/150K miles.
Originally, the price quoted was $21,975 on a model without the utility package, but with some add-on marble trim package (which I didn't really like at all). So, I was able to get one with all the other options I wanted, but without the marble trim, for $500 more.
I think if maybe I'd waited until November, I could have gotten a better deal via manufacturer incentives. However, the dealership only had two models I wanted with all the options and in my preferred colors (black and night armor), and there was another guy that purchased the night armor one while I was there. They were just bringing it in to prep when I left the dealership!
MSRP $25,300
Options:
Splash Guards
Body side molding
cargo cover
mats
in-cabin microfilter
Destination
Total $26,310
- Discount of $3,310 to make it $23,000 and then $2,000 rebate to make it $21,000 before TTL
- Add TTL for a total of $23,143 out the door.
Sounded like a really good deal to me.
MSRP $26,450, Invoice $24,782, Out the door (tags, taxes, title, destination, and processing fees) price offered to me after a few rounds of negotations: $23,400
I think I am going to jump on the deal, but....I kind of want the upgraded stereo and the foglights that come standard with the SE. Problem is, they don't have a white 4x4 SE and I really like the wheels on the S model better than those on the SE. Also, I'm much too impatient to wait for them to locate one and I really don't want to get hit with the dealer transfer fee that always comes up when one dealer locates/transfers a vehicle.
So....take the deal on the S model or hold out for the SE?
Any info/advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
MSRP $27,980 (icl. destination fee $580)
invoice price : around $26,000 (icl. destination fee $580)
discount $2,980
rebate $2,000
selling price $23,000
out the door price (car price + sales tax + new plate + reg + sticker(state inspection) + doc fee) : $24,433
I live at Cambridge, MA and the dealership was Marlboro Nissan in MA.
I should go again to pick up the car on Wed.
Where in Central Jersey??? Was it DCH Nissan?
Power & Utility Pkgs
Body Side Moldings
Splash Grds
Autodim Comp
Cargo Cover & Org
Protection Pkg
Floor Mats
MSRP: 24,800
Their first offer was 22,500, our counter was 19,500. They came back with 20,890, we balked, they came back with 20,440, we accepted. Bought the xtended warranty.