Infiniti G37 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

pringles41

i just bought a 08 G35x prem, navi, tech package for 33,600. Do u think i over paid? i live in NY no other fees except tax.

jason80

I believe there are only two in the Minneapolis area, and they both gave me a quote around that range. I believe one was $300 more. Please dont make reference to the posting when you call or email, it wont do either one of us any good. If you walk into either dealership and offer $31,500(taking the $3,000 instead of the .9%) today for a G35X Premium, you will have yourself a car. Tommorrow, who knows, we will have to wait and see what the incentives are.

mpkneip

Dealer here in WA state is saying that November incentives will be expanded, there is now ZERO percent for 36 months, and this CAN be combined with the 4K in cash rebates -

njalan

That sounds too good to be true (however, I hope that is true and we will find out). In order for that kind of deal to happen, people buying the car with all cash would be offered a combined cash incentive of $7500 or so. That's the deal offered to M35/M45 cars in October.

njalan

Not at all, pringles41! If anything I think you got a super deal, congra!

According to my computation, my dealer in NJ would offer me $33552 ($37552 invoice less $4000 incentive) for the 08 G35x with the same options. However, in addition to sales tax, he would add $249 doc fee, $334 reg fee and $15.5 misc fee. I am sure that $48 difference ($33552 vs your $33600) would not be nearly enough to cover the fees as mentioned. You got the car for $550.50 below invoice plus $4000 cash incentive.

So, enjoy your new car and be happy! Thanks for sharing your joy with us.

mpkneip

What is the first public resource we will have access to in order to verify this November incentive ?

Edmunds usually has these a week or two after they first come out ?

Infiniti sales are down 30 percent from a year ago, I think 0 percent combined with the 4K is probably going to be offered on the 2008 G35 -

http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/TOP%20STORY/1990812/

njalan

Glad I did not buy the car today. I am crossing my fingers. So help me mpkneip!

chewy734

I'm actually going to my closest dealer tomorrow and hopefully can verify that information, as well as perhaps a good deal on the G37/G37 in my area.

rhard49

I think that would be a pretty dramatic change from 1k with .9 or 4k with prevailing rate financing.to 4k with zero percent. I would expect something slightly better then last month not 4k and zero percent. I left my dealer at 8 PM tonight we were 1k apart and I passed,Saying I would take a chance on there being new incentives if there better call me tomorrow.if that 1k changes to 2k and .9 % or it becomes 0% for 60 months they can prep me one!

mpkneip

Yeah, let us know what you find out, this additional incentive would really help.

jason80

According to this site, the incentives expire 12/1/08. I was always under the impression that they would be changed today, who knows. I did see on the infiniti site that they are doing 0% for 36 months, but that doesnt help my much because I dont want payments that high.

cptbongue

Confirmed, this includes the 0.9% financing

One interesting thing, though. THe dealer mentioned that the finance incentive would expire yesterday. I always thought it was through 01/05.

Something tells me November will unveil even more aggresive incentives for 2008 models... I mean, who laxes incentives so close to december? Especially with the market the way it is

denebj

damn, I hope that there still will be incentives, especially cash in January !!! I am going abroad for couples of month and I am afraid that when I come back, I will not be able to buy the G35 because whether the incentive will be gone or because there will be no more G35 !!!!
I definitely don't want the finance because I will not be approved (I do not have a credit history yet :surprise: )

mpkneip

Zero percent AND 4K cash ARE available on the 2008 G35, see

http://www.infiniti.com/current-offers/g_sedan.html?next=Current_Offers_Home.G_S- edan.Current_Offers

then click the 0.0 APR financing link. There are NO restrictions mentioned, meaning it should be FINE to combine this deal with the cash incentives.

NICE

twodomes

why does it say in the details of the link above that there is a charge per $1000K borrowed per month if it's 0%? IE, it says $41.67 per month at 0%... does it have something to do with apr vs actual interest rate or something?

rhard49

The interest rate is still zero but the payment is 41.67 per thousand borrowed for 24 months. 27.78 for 36.months. if you borrowed 10K for 24 months your payment would be 416.70 Zero percent for such a short period is not much of an incentive the payments are very high.. It remains .9% At 48 & 60 Months same as last month

jason80

The incentives are exactly the same with the exception of a slight change in the fnancing. 0% for 36 months, .9% for 48-60 months.

So for all of us that are skipping the financing incentive, the cash price is still the same. I think I may actually take a closer look at a 2008 TL, I may be able to get more bang for the buck.

njalan

I do not see the $4000 incentive being mentioned at the same time the zero % financing is offered to Tier 1 credit rating buyers. Is there any way to get confirmation that both are offered (not one or the other) at the same time?

txvinyl1

These "new" incentives, or lack thereof are insulting. 0% for 36 months is not any better than 0.9% for 60 months. They need to offer more cash, especially on the G37. $1000 is crap compared to the other cars. I hope Infiniti sales fall even more in November so maybe they'll give better incentives.

On another note, has anyone here bought, or know someone who has bought a demo? How much discount should one expect on a demo car, and would anyone recommend buying one?

jason80

Thats because it isnt. I confirmed this with a local dealer. All the details are in my previous post

mosho

Just talked to the sales manager at my local Infiniti dealership. He said the zero % for 36 months is new and if you need a longer time the .9 % is still available for 48 or 60 months but if you opt for a low percentage loan you lose the $3,000 incentive.
He said that the G35 is their top seller and he thinks this is a great deal as is.

njalan

Coincidentally, mosho, I also just got off the phone with the sales consultant at my local Infiniti dealership. He confirmed the incentives for November remain the same as October except for the zero financing for 24 or 36 months. You cannot combine the $4000 cash incentive with the zero % or 0.9% financing.

In short, I will not get a better deal than what I was offered yesterday. I am still waiting for a better deal although the deal itself is not a bad one. Instead of 5 G35x's and many other G35's/G37's remain unsold there is another G35x added to their inventory today. I would be interested to see how much longer Infiniti or this dealership could hold on to the current pricing. How much longer they can hold back on the 2009 G37 cars?

qbrozen

My blind guess would be end of November.

At that point, as is pretty much customary in the car biz, they pay out the $4k incentive to the dealer for each car left in their inventory and the dealer is then "on their own."

mosho

Slight correction. As it has been explained to me, the 3000 is tied to the low % rate loan. The 1000 is dealership money that they can use in the deal. Some will give all 1000 to the customer, others may hold some back. I have seen deals posted that were 500 under invoice everything else being the same. I figured their dealer was not willing to give them the full 1000. My dealer, I think, is willing to give the 1000 plus 1 to 200 more. Guess this is part of hold back money from the manufacturer. Rumored to be 1% of MSRP.

blnewto

I think I may actually take a closer look at a 2008 TL, I may be able to get more bang for the buck.
But you're still getting a TL, not near as performance oriented, even the TL-S falls a bit short, but they do look nice and have decent features, With the all new 09TLs they should be really dealing right now, even moreso than the G since the G is just an engine/trans upgrade.

njalan

Yes, my understanding is the same as yours. My dealership is willing to give the whole $4000 cash incentive if you buy the car at invoice. I am pretty sure I can squeeze another $100/$200 below invoice if I offer cash to buy the G35x.

With regard to dealer hold back, I think it is 2% of MSRP. How do I know? Well, I went to my local Acura dealership to look at a 2009 TL AWD right after I left the Infiniti dealership. The TL AWD was further pushed back to 11/15 at the earliest. The manager there was cursing a potential customer (after he walked out the door). He said this guy was crazy demanding a further decrease in price on the 2008 TL. "He wants a 3% hold back taken off but I don't have 3% hold back. I only get 2%."

So, from what the manager said the Acura dealer hold back appears to be 2%. I am not sure what dealer hold back on Infiniti cars.

kingpcgeek

As it has been explained to me, the 3000 is tied to the low % rate loan. The 1000 is dealership money that they can use in the deal.

Its the other way around. The $3000 is dealer cash that the dealer can choose to pass on if they want. It is not available with the special financing. The $1000 is available to all purchasers (not for leasing), and the dealer has no say in the matter.

qbrozen

Here ya go.

Infiniti holdback is 1% of base MSRP

And Acura IS 3%.

jason80

The dealership by my house is advertsing 2008 M35's for $35,900, MSRP is around $48,000 (M35 awd with the headlight upgrade). Crazy price!

oohooh

Has anyone bought a 2008 Infiniti G35 recently. I'm in a market for a new car and the Infiniti looks very attractive. I test drove it at Metro Infiniti in Monrovia...very nice.....but I don't know if I'm getting a good deal. This is a 2008 Infiniti G35 Journey with Premium and Navigation package. The quote I got is 32,300. Is this a good price?

kingpcgeek

Invoice on the car is around $35k. There is a $3000 incentive available if you do not lease or take the special 0%/.9% financing. There is also a $1000 incentive available for all.

The car is selling for about invoice right now, so if you are leasing or taking the special financing you should be around $34k, if you are not you should be around $31k.

stkntraffic

There is a separate G35 Prices Paid forum that may be a better place to ask this question.

kingpcgeek

There is a separate G35 Prices Paid forum that may be a better place to ask this question.

That would be this forum.

chewy734

So you're saying that I can potentially successfully negotiate a price of about $32.6k+TTL for the G35x with premium and navigation packages? Or about $30.8k+TTL for the same car with only the premium package?

The above prices are basically invoice with those packages - $4000 in incentives, assuming I pay cash and not use their financing specials. Does this sound right?

stkntraffic

Sorry, you're right. I thought I was still in the M35 forum. D'oh!

kingpcgeek

yep.

pringles41

So i was reading ur messages and i bought a 08 g35x with prem, tech, and navigation for $33,600.... i overpaid?

erndlc1

Just picked up 2008 g35x sport
Blue slate
stone/washi
prem pkg
sport pkg
nav pkg
36 mos/12k miles
zero down --except inceptions
513.98 month

I think I did pretty good

I drove 2009 Audi A4---Nice looking car ---but are you kidding me----Drive them both yourself--the G is qiucker, faster, handles better. For me it was a no brainer to choose the G over the A4.

Also considered the acura tl---was not digging the new look

Drove a 3 series BMW for the past 6 years--awesome car but I just wanted a change----let me say this people---do not delude yourself--the 3 series handles a BIT better--but not much!! I think Infiniti has some German engineers working for them.

Also considered the MB 300-------------------NO thanks

Love the G so far ---rear camera is great --radio is superb---digging it so far--will write more --after I drive it more.

chewy734

Looks like your dealer my have kept the $1000 incentive they probably could've given you. But hey, enjoy your sweet car!

4sfed6

What kind of prices are you guys paying for a 2009 G37 Sedan?

mpkneip

Drive Assist, etc etc ...

SWEET CAR

I paid approx 3600 under invoice for this vehicle ... time was a factor since I was paying for a rental out of pocket, or I would have held out for the full 4,000 under invoice (or more).
The inventory for these 2008 G35s is not that great, if you think you will want one, I would move on it.

Lastly, if I had a month or two I could have waited, I think there is a very good chance we're going to see similar incentives on the 2009s. LIke i said, I couldn't wait, so it's a moot point. I'm also not sure I want to be first in line on the G37 sedan ... something reassuring about owning the mature G35, I think they've worked out all the bugs (I know, I know, it's mostly the same car ...).

mpkneip

About the Audi A4 ...
I totally agree with you. I test drove both the 2.0 (gutless compared to the G35) and 3.2 (not bad, G35 still better) ... Nice cars, but too much $, and I think the G35 makes a lot stronger first impression ...

twodomes

havent driven the 09 a4 but have leased an 07 audi a4 for the past 2 years. test drove the 08 g35 and could not get over the throttle issues... i would barely touch the gas and the car would lurch forward. tried to gently squeeze the gas and same result. i know its got a lot more hp under the hood than the a4, but it just was slightly nauseating to drive and not the car for me. i wish it were though bc there are some great deals on it...

mpkneip

Actually, maybe Invoice less 3800 if you include the window tint I didn't pay for ...

idoc3132

Thanks for all the advice. I showed your deal for the 08 G35x with prem, nav, wood and splash guards to my dealer in NY. He said he would match it but that the other fees were different in NY. How do I know if, and how much, he's padding them to make up for the low price?

dan2008

Last week I picked up a 2008 G35x with premium package for invoice less the $4,000 dealer cash. The available cars at the dealership all had a few hundred miles on them, so I was no happy. I ended up purchasing the car driven by the sales manager (i checked it was never titled) with 6300 miles on it for an additional $1,500 discount along with the all season floor mats, emergency road kit and free oil change and tire rotation. The car is in great shape, but the dealer detailing when I received it was pathetic, so I brought it back and made them completely detail it! I am very happy with my transaction.

nascar9900

"I ended up purchasing the car driven by the sales manager (i checked it was never titled) with 6300 miles on it"

Congratulations on the purchase.

Perhaps you can add a comment to a debate over in the "Ask a Dealer a Question" forum. Is your warranty 36,000 miles or 36,000 + 6300 = 42,300 miles?

dan2008

My warranty is the same as a new car warranty, 4 years/60,000 miles. I believe it covers a total of 60,000 miles, but the 4 years started on my purchase date. I have 3 cars and 2 drivers, so I will most likely be under the 60,000 miles after 4 years.

kyfdx

I'd check on the warranty..

My guess is that it starts on the in-service date of the car. Which is usually when the dealership starts driving it.

regards,
kyfdx

dan2008

The car was sold to me as "new" not as a "demo". I am sure the 4 years starts when I purchased the car. I made the finance person show me when I signing the papers. But I bet the 6300 miles is included in the 60,000 total.