Infiniti G37 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

kyfdx

I understand...

When you take your car in for service.. ask the service writer for the expiration date of your warranty. Just to be sure.

regards,
kyfdx

dan2008

Good idea.

Thanks.

rhard49

idoc can you give me and idea of the number your coming up with, I'm in NY and looking at the same configuration X with prem nav wood splash guards best I've been able to get to is 34795 with the .9 percent. Also fee's in NY should be only dmv's, a 12 dollar tire fee and a small fee for doing it old plates 60-75 new 100-120 anything else is BS

idoc3132

I showed the dealer the quote from #6724 Nov 1 08 and he got back to me 2 days later to match it but all cash/no financing

anh3

got a 08 G37S with Premium package for $36,250 or $604/month for 60 months with the 0.9% financing (purchased not lease). How did I do ?! and I am looking for any kind of wheels/rims that would fit on it so I can throw some snow tires on during the winter, does anyone know of the wheels/rim specs for the G37S?

anh3

hey,
I did a 500 miles radius shopping, and got a 08 G37S with premium (No Nav.). I used the 0.9% financing and got it for $604/month (~$36,200), fees and charges are all included.

njalan

Please advise from what dealership (name and town) in NY you got this quote. $34795 with 0.9% financing means about the same as $31795 with cash, which is $850 better than the quote I got from my NJ dealership. That would be a super deal. I would like to find out myself to see if such deal is still available.

njalan

Glad you found a good deal in NY. If you find an honest dealership your fees could be lower. The sales consultant at my local dealership appears to be honest (to a certain degree). When I asked him why there was a difference between the total invoice shown on Edmunds vs his total invoice price, he told me there was $250 advertising fee added on his quote. This is padding to me.

Please pay attention to the following small items:
1) Doc fee: It varies from $99 (I saw some time ago from other postings) to $400. You can consider it as padding if the doc fee is high. No matter what happens you cannot save this fee if you buy or lease the car. He quoted $249 as doc fee.

2) Reg fee: It varies from state to state. In NJ a new registration is for 4 years and I think $334 is about right. If you have a trade in and elect to keep the same plate the reg fee should be substantially lower.

3) Tire & misc fees are too small to worry about.

Additionally, the sales tax is different from state to state as well. In NJ the tax is 7% but I think NY City has a higher rate while Upstate NY's rate is lower.

Hope this info helps. Happy car shopping!

oohooh

I'm planning to do my own financing that means I'm paying the dealer cash. Is 31k including taxes, license, etc. and should I negotiate for more since I'm paying cash?

ivar90

Just paid $29,702 cash for a Blue Slate 2008 Journey with Premium Package in Atlanta. That price includes dealer doc fee as well. Only thing not included in that price is 7% sales tax and $65 title fee.

txvinyl1

Anh3,

Sounds like a good deal on the G37. Could you give me more information?

1. Is it the automatic or manual?
2. Does that $36200 include sales tax?
3. What city and dealership did you buy it?
4. Was it a demo?

Thanks.

mosho

From one source I learned today that the G37s are now being held back to December maybe the end of December. Also, that each dealership was getting only one G37 sedan.
Other sources confirm the one G37 sedan per dealership. One salesperson said they were getting one sedan and one coupe. Looks like there will not be a rush to sell out of G35s. Sales person said that it is good for G35 owners in that massive discounting lowers car values. Food for thought. All of which leads me to the second thing I learned. When negotiating a deal the seller said "we do not sell below invoice and that is invoice plus $200". I said that is way too high to be invoice. The seller said yes it is, check Edmunds for invoice info. My response, I am looking at Edmunds and your "invoice" is exactly $500 over the Edmunds invoice. Side comment = looks like invoice padding. Guess they can make any invoice whatever they want. Sellers offer was $700 over Edmund invoice. Good luck to all on your excellent deals

jason80

Are you sure your quote is right? Invoice is $37,107 and you are getting a cash price of $31,795, thats $5,312 under invoice! I would be all over that.

texjef

I was offered $30,500 as a cash price, do you think that's the best I'll get?

mpkneip

My friend pointed out that Edmunds can be HIGHER than the actual dealer invoice depending on when the car was shipped ... I think there was an mid model year increase in price for the 2008s, my G35 invoice is several hundred dollars lower than what Edmunds shows ...

mpkneip

Only one way to find out: Offer less.

mosho

I am a frustrated buyer. Made a bid a month or so ago on an early production, read lower priced, version of the same model. Price and invoice was lower than the later production model. Seems like in my memory the difference was over a $1000 with optionss. Made my offer based on the price and invoice of the car. The salesman bought in and then the sales manager called me to inform me that the car could not be sold using that invoice price. He insisted that the invoice for that car was at the level of the later model invoice. When I said that reduced his profit spread because it moved the invoice closer to msrp, actually much more than provided with the late model. According to Edmunds the invoice was more than $2,000 less than msrp. Using the late model invoice and the early model msrp the spread was around $1,000. He just blew that off insisting that it happens all the time and he could show me the actual invoice for the car and that it was the late model invoice not a lower earlier model invoice. Again they can make up an invoice to justify whatever they want.

njalan

mosho, your comments are not without merit. I am in a dilemma situation: I want to buy the G35x at the lowest price possible but I don't like the price to fall after buying it. I have to be honest that the G35s are very good buys now comparing to the 09 G37s. Your info appears to be correct because my dealership has exactly one 09 G37x.

I was quoted yesterday $39500 plus TTL for the 09 G37x (black with premium & navi packages). The MSRP is $41015, invoice $37698 & TMV $40818. After taking the $1000 cash incentive off, this car sells for $318 below TMV but $1802 above invoice. That is over $7200 more than the 08 G35x with the same options. I cannot justify paying this kind of money for the 09 G37x while the 08 G35x is still available.

Infiniti appears to be determined to hold back the 09 G37s as long as possible to allow the 08 G35s/G37s leaving the dealership lots without giving them away. I hope they succeed although I am still looking for a bargain. I am skeptical that the G35x with prem, navi, wood & splash guards can be had for $31795 plus TTL as quoted by one posting. I am still awaiting for the response to see which dealership in NY is offering this deal.

Invoice padding is not new and it will go on as long as there are dealerships selling cars. For one thing, the Edmunds invoice may not include advertising cost but the dealership almost always adds it to the invoice for the potential buyers to see. For another, the doc fee differs from dealership to dealership. The bottom line is that they want to make an extra dollar on the sell while we consumers try to save one more dollar on the purchase. I saw one prior posting saying the deal was $1000 apart when he walked out. Knowing that cars are almost selling at rock bottom price now, I would not have the gall to utter $1000 below what is the final offer by the dealer. On the other hand, I admire that gentleman for standing firm.

Thanks for allowing me to share my thoughts with all of you.

p.s. What is a super deal? You know you got a really good deal when you were told that after you drove the new car from the dealership and the people in the dealership started cursing you.

chewy734

Well, today I got two quotes from my local Infiniti dealer:

2008 G35x, Premium package for $33,080+TTL
2008 G35x, Premium and Navigation packages for $35,230+TTL

Those seem kind of high considering the dealer had about 40 of the G35x's on their lot. Any suggestions on how to negotiate a better/fair price? How low can I go?

metalblaze

Hah...I thought you were looking for an '08 Acura TL? As a matter of fact, I just replied to you about '08 TL pricing....seems like we both are kinda in the same boat: I am looking for a "killer" deal on either an '08 TL w/ Navi or '08 G35x w/ Premium + Navi. This being said, I think the prices you are quoted, are somewhat high...I would look in the ballpark of $32--33k for 08 G35x w/ Premium + Navi...

On a different note..would you mind PMing me about what factors you are considering for a G35 vs. TL? Thanks!

cadenhead

Hello all. I have never leased a vehicle and I am a little apprehensive. But in order for me to drive a really nice car for a monthly payment that fits under my budget, I'm willing to give it a try. I'm specifically looking for a G35 Journey with Premium, Sport, and Navigation packages. The MSRP on this model is $39,815 and the invoice (including dest. of $815) is $36,321. I'd like to lease for 36 months and 15K miles a year but would be willing to go to 39 months and down to 12K miles a year if I could get my payments below $500/mo. on this vehicle. I was told today by two dealers that the residual was 51% for 15K miles and 39 months. I believe the MF equated to 1.49% APR. Also, both said Infiniti is waiving sales tax in Texas on leases which equates to 6.25%.

Can you guys give me a ballpark estimate of what I should try and get my monthly payments to for this configuration while paying no money down save for first months payment and title/license? Also, if you have any insight as to dealerships in Texas that are making great lease deals, please do tell. I live in Houston but I'm willing to drive to Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, etc. Thanks!

mpkneip

If you are a cash buyer, flexible on color and options, and you are not in a hurry, I'd do invoice (get him to send it to you) less 5K ... if you want to buy now, invoice less 4K or so ?

anh3

Its the manual (6 speed) with premium package, no sales tax included; but all fees and docs charges are. all the options but without: Nav, ill. kick, and spoiler. It was not a demo, with only 17 miles on it; as with all the 'new' cars are.

the price is 35,440 with 0.9% purchase price is 36, 240 or so; less than $900 finance charge for 60 months. I got the car in Chicago, at Infiniti of Lisle. I am paying $604 a month for 5 years.

rhard49

I sent an email to your carspace email address with the name address if you respond as mentioned I'll forward his email. I'm reluctant to post it as I originally had my real name in my profile and 1 of the dealers picked it up and pointed it out to me. By the way just make sure you don't buy their last black on black one

gotsit

Hello All,

I just received a quote from a dealer for an 08 G35x with Premium and Sport packages. I plan on taking advantage of the .9% financing deal. The quote came in at $35810 (dealer said this price was invoice) which excludes TTL. Is this price quote good or could I get a little more off?

Thanks

chewy734

Invoice on that car is actually $35699. Since you're taking the financing deal, I'd get them to knock off another $1000.

njalan

Yes, chewy734 is right. You should not pay more than $34699 plus TTL (invoice less $1000 sell down bonus) if you plan to take the 0.9% financing. Also, you should ask for a full tank of premium gas, a cargo net, and the floor mats, all of which should be included in that price. Good luck!

rhard49

did you get anywhere with the dealers mentioned in my email. I'm becoming convinced thats near the bottom, which brings me to my final choice. The 08 35GX with premium and nav or a 09 Maxima similarly configured the payment is within 5 dollars a month of each other. I find the Maxima a little sportier, the G35 a little more elegant. I'm going to buy one or the other very shortly.

njalan

Unfortunately, I never received your email. Would you please post the name and town of the Inifiniti dealership in NY right here?

I like the all new Maxima too, but it is not AWD. Also, I was not aware Nissan has this deal. I bought 4 cars from this Nissan dealership in Keyport, NJ but I don't think the 09 Maxima can be had for $32000 plus TTL with the same options as the 08 G35x except AWD. Please also give the name and town of the Nissan dealership if you don't mind.

laura26

Hi there ... I purchased a new G35 in June with the same options as the ones you mention, except for the GPS (just didn't make sense for the way/places I drive). I got 1% financing from the dealer. Is that no longer something they offer? It was MUCH better than anything I could have gotten from my credit union or my bank.

Thanks for your time. Laura

oohooh

Hello All,

Just to inform you guys today, I just bought my 2008 G35 Journey, platinum graphite with premium and navigation package. The price was around 31k after the 5k incentive, I believe because I paid cash. I'm very happy and thanks everyone! This forum was very informative.

Regards,

dan2008

FYI - I checked the in service date for my vehicle and it is 10/22/08, the date of my purchase of the vehicle, and confirmed with the dealership that my warranty is effective starting on my date of purchase. But of course, the miles that were already on the vehicle are included in the warranty period.

kingpcgeek

Floor mats are included in all G's at no additional cost. Cargo nets are a required $65 option in any configuration I have ever seen.

kyfdx

That's great news!

burnedtoast

I don't know if this will help but I just got a quote, with perm but no sport for 30,995 - for a full cash buy. With financing its 32,995

jason80

That doesnt make sense, s/be a $3,000 difference.

snowden2

re: burnedtoast's offer

If correct, that offer with the financing is about $2,000 below invoice, right? I haven't heard of anybody getting that kind of deal, but it's great to hear if true.

jason80

I think it would be about $1500 under invoice. Not a bad price with financing. I'm looking to get a price of $30,000 ($4,500 under invoice) for a G35X w/ premium before I pull the trigger. (without financing) With how many I see on the lots, I think it will happen.

tanjak

I've been holding out on a G35 Journey/Prem/Nav/Wood and the best price I've gotten so far is $34,772.56. This is in Southern Cal. Oh, it also includes the illuminated kick plates. This is with .9% financing and 1k discount.

I'm pretty sure I can get a better deal so I've been waiting it out. The past few days, I started getting a ton of follow up emails from the dealers I contacted initially (about 5 of them). Just got one with an additional $500 coupon so it seems like there are still better deals waiting if you hold out....I'll keep you posted.

chewy734

So far the best deal I've been able to garner up over here in NE Ohio is $31,912 + TTL for the '08 G35x with Premium Package. This still seems a bit high, don't you think? I figured they'd be willing to deal with me since I went to their dealership a couple times already and they have probably about 40 G35x's sitting on their lot (all '08s)!

jason80

Way too high. I wouldnt pay a dollar over $30,750. Invoice is around $34,750-$4,000 incentives = $30,750. The way the economy is right now, they should just be happy to get rid of the cars at cost.

chewy734

Well, his original offer was ~$33k, after I emailed him back saying that $30k seems more appropriate since I'll be paying cash for this car, he gave me this quote of $32k. Do I just need to reiterate that $30k is what other people are paying for this same car, or what? It doesn't seem like I'm getting my point across to him, so how do I negotiate it to be that low?

snowden2

I'm thinking about emailing my Infiniti salesman this offer for a 2008 G35 Journey with/ premium:

Start with $31,000 with 0.9% financing (which I think is about $2K below invoice), and see what he comes back with. I'm willing to go up to $32,000, but would be happier somewhere in between. Do y'all think this is a reasonable approach?

txvinyl1

Well, I calculated the invoice price on your G37S to be $36,856 and you got it about $600 lower including fees, and you got the 0.9% financing. That is a lot better than what the dealers are offering around here, especially with the 0.9%.

Did they put a window tint or wheel locks for free? I appreciate you sharing the details of your deal. It helps us know how low dealers will actually go.

njalan

"..they have probably about 40 G35x sitting on their lot.."

Did you mean about 40 G35's (all G35's including G35x's)? If not that would mean an awful lot of 08 G35 AWD cars sitting on the lot of a single dealership at this time of the year. My NJ local dealership is considered quite big and the last time I checked (11/6/08) there were 6 G35x & 10+ other G35/G37 unsold. Even at that low level of inventory (comparing to your dealership) they were quite eager to sell at invoice.

I am still holding out for two reasons: 1) to find out the details (leasing/buying/test drive) of the 09 Acura TL AWD due to come out around 11/15 and 2) to wait for the price of the G35x to drop further.

I agree that you should not offer a dollar more than $30751 cash for this car as suggested by the previous posting; however, your offer of $30000 appears low. Your dealer might not be ready to take a loss at this time.

rhard49

try going to autotrader.com look at new cars and dealers only put in your zip and the area in miles to search I know if I search within 50 miles of my house It comes up with almost 400 G35x's Ramsey infiniti in NJ lists 88 cars, competition infiniti on LI one of the biger dealers here lists 144 there seem to be a lot of cars out there.

jason80

Agreed, $30,000 flat is too low at this time. I am being patient and waiting until December or January, the dealer by my house has a lot of the G35X's w/ preimum left.

chewy734

I just checked, yes my dealer has 53 of the 2008 G35x's (not all G35s) available on their lots. Oh well, I think the Infinity even at $31k (for the G35x with Premium) may be just out of my price range, since Acura's offering me an easy $28.5k for the 2008 TL (without Nav).

Now one last choice.... do I get a loaded 2006 BMW 330i or the 2008 TL? choices, choices, choices... :confuse:

oohooh

Tanjak....You might wanna check Metro Infiniti in Monrovia, CA. I bought my 2008 G35 Journey with prem/nav package around 31k plus license, tax, etc.. Since I didn't take their finance I also got a 5k discount.

blnewto

Now one last choice.... do I get a loaded 2006 BMW 330i or the 2008 TL? choices, choices, choices
The BMW is clearly the better performer over the TL, but compared to the G the G edges the 330i in acceleration and reliability. Unless you just can't wait I'd hold on until the 09 G37 sedans start trickling in then you'll see G35s at prices in your range, and you'll have the best car of the 3 IMO (Since the 08 G will have a full new car warranty compared to a used 330i). The TL is a decent car, but not in the same performance category as the G & 330i.