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thanks!
Is there a rebate AND 0% financing ?
IM PLANNING ON BUYING A 2003 ALTIMA 2.5S IN DECEMBER. ANY1 GOT ANY INFO ON PRICES ETC.?
Altima 3.5S Base CAN MSRP (off nissan.ca) $28,098
By my calculations , our US friends are paying about 25-30% for exact same car! Ouch !!!
BTW, as to the previous message, what is the current conversion rate for US to Canadian dollars? The prices are in different denominations.
The only options that the car has are micro-cabin filter, splash guard and floor mat. They gave me the car with a drive out price of $22,500.00 tax included.
Good luck to all!
Did I pay too much?? I can change my mind b/c I only put a deposit down. Help me!!
Check Edmunds TMV and CarsDirect for pricing info. They will be able to give you an idea of Altima pricing in your area.
Got a Silver 2002 Altima 3.5 SE V6 (Auto) with side/splash, microfilter, floor mats, single-CD (i.e., not the Bose), and had the dealer put in TWO-TONE (ala Lexus) "aftermarket" Leather (MUCH better than the factory leather, and less expensive).
Total Price Paid (AFTER tax, lic, etc.) was only $25,200... Had the Dealer back-in to the price.
After printing out a list of cars at dealers, I sent each dealer an e-mail and a fax indicating interest in a car.
Got responses and a "Feel" for the dealers lowest price. Most ranged in the $ 750 to $ 1000 over invoice. Some wanted Ad charges as a part of the over invoice cost.
I tried to work with my local dealer here in PA but they parked on a $ 500 ad charge and $ 250 over for a total of at least $ 750.
I found a dealer in the Philadelphia area who had the exact car and wanted $300 over and no Ad charge. The sales manager faxed the invoice to my office and in 10 minutes we had a deal. They offered to meet me "Halfway" and I picked up the car and signed the papers in a parking lot off the interstate.
My wife got to drive home and was very happy.
The dealer was super to work with and no hidden fees or agendas. I would highly recommend them.
Concordsville Nissan in Philadelphia PA.
(Call the sales manager Fred) Their dealership info is on the Nissan site.
And nice work getting a fair price, $ 300 over invoice and NO ad fee ! That should be the standard until the end of the year.
My cousin was in LOVE with that Altima! I live in Union, South Carolina, which is about 50-60 miles from Greenville. I go to carmax just about every weekend. I am glad that you were able to get the car that you wanted, and it's beautiful. Enjoy it. I have to wait until next year before I can get my new car. Again, congrats
Question is this: Invoice price for both model years are nearly identical. Should I be able to go much lower than invoice on an '02? Or is the 02 for someone looking for a bad deal?
Thanks for the advice. I've researched TMV & C. Reports dealer prices, etc. but didn't know how the end of the year would/should play into it.
Also 6.49% sounds very high in this economy, unless you have a
credit issue.
3.5 SE MT, mats, side sill, rear splash guards, micro filter, wheel locks, paint treatment, and pin striping for $21739. It took a while but I got a great deal.
2003
2.5S
Silver/Charcoal
ABS Package
Mats
Splash Guards
Microfilter
$20,000 +tax, tag and title
Pretty close to TMV.
I jumped on it since finding an ABS only Altima is next to impossible around here.
Last two fill ups:
25 and 28 mpg mixed driving.
- Floor mats
- Micro filter
- ABS
- Mud guards
- Two-tone custom "aftermarket" leather
Opted against the:
- Moonroof
- Bose
- Auto Climate Control
Paid $25,000 out-the-door (Told the dealer, "that's all I'm willing to pay... back into the price however you need to, otherwise I'll be driving an Accord, Camry, or Passat by the end of this evening)... However, I paid cash, so that probably gave me a bit more "bargaining" power... Politely walk out (but leave your phone number) if you have to -- I did -- and they called me later to accept my offer.
** NOTE: I STRONGLY suggest going with the "aftermarket" leather -- a MILLION times better than Nissan's leather and it will SUBSTANTIALLY improve the "look" of the interior you hear so many complaining about... I also highly recommend the "two-tone" ala "Lexus" leather look... I'm serious, you will KICK yourself later if you don't get the aftermarket leather.
(:-D
Bose 6 CD system
Sunroof w/Wind deflector
Mats
Side Sills and Mud guards
Rear Spoiler
Micro Filter
Modified maintenance package(oil changes and tire rotation for 40k miles)
I paid $23,600....
2.5S automatic
Black/grey interior
fog lights
side sills
auto mirror
Mats
Splash Guards
Microfilter
$19,500
Black on black
leather/sport package
5 speed
ABS/side air bags
micro air filter
side sills
MSRP-$28,300. Invoise is around $25.5, and I'll see if I can get it for ~$27.5. My problem is that my trade-in is killing me (2000 Taurus with 56k miles).
ABS
EC mirror w/ compass
floor mats
fog lights
microfilter
splash guards
sunroof wind deflector
$22341 (including adv. fee)....right on the money w/ TMV
Leather pkg
side sills and splash guards
microfilter
floor mats
MSRP $27115 INVOICE $24644 Paid $25300 Dealer charged me $200 to bring the car from out of state so about $500 over invoice without the extra charge.
I've tinted the windows and now I'm looking for aftermarket accessories. Anyone have a soure for accessories?
www.nissanforums.com
www.stillen.com
www.freshalloy.com
ABS/Side Airbag package
EC Mirror with Compass & Temp
Splash Guards
Microfilter
Fog Lights
Floor Mats
Aftermarket leather
Selling price before tax $20,572
39 month lease, 15K per year
zero down, no first payment
$325 per month, including tax.