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Thanks for the reply and info. Since you purchased the vehicle, it makes sense that you did not have to pay the %550 bank fee. I believe that is only for the leases. The $45 Doc fee should only be for purchase loans through IFS. One dealer wanted me to pay both fees for a lease. This is what I wasn't quite sure about.
It turns out that my decision is still on hold, as my current car is in the shop and not sure I will get much in trade for it.
If I do end up getting one, it will most likely be through South Bay. I spoke to the same sales person you did and she has given me the price at $33,380 for G35x w/ premium, sirius, splash guards and trunk mat, including destination and marketing. Seems quite reasonable to me.
can you get me your broker info?
The "Marketing Assesment Fee" could be a valid charge, as it varies by region. Wibble posted a while back (post #1092 in response to my question) that Infiniti may start adding 1.0 to 1.5% to the price of all cars for this. Regardless, that fee should not come close to $1000. Assuming a sticker price of $36 (incl. dest), plus the 60 "Warranty" fee, you would still only be at $600 at the 1.5% "Marketing Assesment Fee". If you have other dealers in the area to chose from, it never hurts to look around.
You might also check out all the great articles under the blue TIPS & ADVICE tab at the top of the page. There is tons of information there that I'm sure you'll find very helpful.
Diamong Graphite / Graphite leather
- premium package
- performance tire
- trunk mat / splash guards
the dealers are all being extremely cocky - Riverside sent me an MSRP list of all their coupes in stock, for instance, and said those are the prices, no negotiation . . . . Elswhere I've found one or two willing to knock $500 off MSRP, but when I suggested one dealer could do better, he told me to go buy it somewhere else. Is this normal?
I found one dealer near SD who offered $34k for the car above (MSRP is like $35,560) . . . that's the best deal I can find. Help?
Also nobody seems able to cut a better deal than 3.99% financing.
Sounds like the folks in CA have the ability to get better deals than here, but coast to coast delivery is not an option :-).
They have quite a few G35 4 dr sedans on the lot and a lesser number of the coupes, split about 60/40 6 speed/automatic. Unfortunately they only had one in the color and specs I wanted, so my leverage was a bit limited. The closer took a simple no when she offered their "protection" packages at ridiculous prices and no argument. I was prepared to walk out right away of they started any high pressure sales stuff (as some had mentioned on this board), but none at all. We had test drivn the car the day before cam back the next day for the buy. Yet to see how the service is, but they say they hand wash the cars as opposed to the normal dealer car wash.
My other cars is an Acura TL from Pohanka and, while I like the dealership, the negotiating was a lot harder back in 2000 when I got that one.
Purchased G35x yesterday. (From Glendale Infinity. Not sure if it's a very good deal though. What do you think?)
Details:
2004 G35x Twilight Blue/Black.
Premium Package
Splash guards
Trunk mat
Negotiated price: $33,300
(I think it's $500 over invoice)
Lease terms:
$700 Down.
Money Factor - .00195
Residual - 59%
36 months, 15k miles/year
Monthly Payment = $498.35 (including taxes)
devil - The negotiated price sounds pretty good, but the payments seem a bit off (~18). Did your negotiated price include the aquisition fee (545), marketing fee (400) and TTL (~300)? Still a decent deal, either way.
I must be reading these posts incorrectly - I had thought CA had fantastic prices which was why so many folks were willing to come from the NW and either have a long drive or pay shipping to home. I must have assumed the posts were about the coupes when they were sedans. I feel a little better (sorry about that) as I had thought it wasn't that great a deal, but the best I could do considering the popularity of the car.
Oh well, live and learn. It's my wife's car - I still like my big TL :-).
Which dealership in San Diego gave you that offer? I am also looking for the same car you are:
Diamong Graphite / Graphite leather
- premium package
- performance tire
However an automatic, hoping to get a better deal. I live in Northern CA, and have found the prices barely moving below MSRP. the best being around $500. Also does anyone know of a Infiniti Dealership that allows VPP on the coupe in CA? The manager I spoke to said it was illegal to buy a car out of state. Which I think wasnt true. Any thoughts ?
I have checked it (used LeaseGuide.com lease calculator). Looks like I got exactly the same monthly payment amount). I had only $550 bank charge. BTW, the formula to calculate lease monthly payments is different from one for loan payment calculation as far as I know. Anyway, I had fun
I live in L.A. (more exactly in Canoga Park). Glendale Infiniti is located in Glendale, which is about 20 miles from my home.
And sorry, I forgot to mention - I got automatic transmission with Tiptronic.
Thanks. It sounds like you ended up purchasing the car. Do you mind telling me what was the price and specs of the car. I am very close to buying one as well. Thanks
I've got G35x, sedan, automatic transmission with
Tiptronic. See my post #1130 for deal details.
If you want to know something else, please be more
specific.
I meant to send that message to cartman. I must have messed up the author's names. For Cartman or. What was the SD dealer that you dealt with. And has anyone else been able to get a coupe under MSRP in CA ?
No I haven't bought it yet - supposed to go buy it in the next few days - on the phone, dealer has assured me $34k plus tax/license/fees etc., will see if it's true when I show up and if they try to bone me on my trade-in to make up for it (in which case, I won't trade in).
Haven't found other dealers willing to negotiate much from MSRP yet. Closest was $34,250 for the same car. Will let you know if I buy it.
Hello all. Just closed the deal on my G35x. Bought it from Steven Infiniti in Wichita and had it shipped to Denver. The dealership in Denver is outrageous because they are the only one in the state.
Details:
2004 G35x Black with Willow Leather interior.
Premium Package
Splash guards
Trunk mat
Rear Spoiler
MSRP: $36,220
Negotiated price: $32,757($100 over invoice)
Lease terms:
Money Factor - .00184
Residual - 53%
48 months, 12k miles/year
$550 Acq. Fee rolled into cap. cost ($33,307)
Monthly Payment = $418.50 (including 7.2% CO tax)
Due at lease signing:
$425.00 Security Deposit
$418.50 First Month Payment
$521.00 (Shipping from Wichita to Denver)
$395.00 Rear Spoiler and install (Was $700, they split the cost with me)
Based on what I was offered in Denver, I figure that I saved $795.00 upfront (including what I paid for shipping) and about $1200 over the life of the lease based on money factor and residual I was offered.
The car was shipped in a fully enclosed car trailer by itself, so that was a bonus. I could have flown to pick it up for about $150.00, but it was worth it to me to have it shipped. If you are looking for an Infiniti in Denver, I suggest you give these guys a shout. They are great. If you want the salesperson's name, email me.
I figure it's probably not a popular one on the lot, but seems like the most affordable way to get into a really nice car.
G35 Coupe - automatic
Diamond Graphite / Graphite Leather
-Premium Package
-Performance Tire package
- Trunk Mat
- Splash Guards
MSRP is $35,560
I paid $34,000 -- plus tax (7.75%), license, and misc fees (CA's tire tax fee $5, doc fee $45, etc.). Total was $36,963.49 after everything.
Place bought: Discover Infiniti, in San Diego via their fleet/internet sales.
I got that price relatively early on from Discovery after sending a quote request to them via Edmunds and CarsDirect - they asked what it would take to buy from them, I said a competitive price. Discovery offered $34,200 or something and I countered $34 flat. Discovery agreed, and said something like "it's an amazing price and you won't find anyone to match it." They were right. I called Infiniti dealers (and emailed them) from Oxnard to Riverside to Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, South Bay, etc.. Most of them told me to buy it at that price, that they wouldn't match it. The closest was Hoehn in Carlsbad, with an offer of $34,245. So I bought it from Discovery for $34k. They say they are trying to move volume through the dealership. They actually had to ship the car in as a dealer trade from Tustin. It had 8 miles on it (came down on a flatbed).
The whole signing process was relatively quick and efficient. Only bad part was a lowball on my trade-in, so I didn't trade in.
Oh yeah - they could match, but not meaningfully beat, my 3.99% financing.
That info helped a lot. Thats a good price.)
I will see if I can use that in my bargaining
Thank You.
Does anyone know what the "market assessment fee" is? Did the dealer lie that it's a part of invoice or didn't he?
If you look at the invoice that is sent to the dealer by Infiniti NA, you will see an item marked MA. This is the Marketing Assesment. It varies from state to state. It's $400 in Southern California. It is a geniune part of the invoice that the dealer has to pay. What confuses matters is that a lot of web sites, Edmunds included, do not include it in the invoice prices they quote.
Because of these issues, Infiniti are, according to sources I trust, going to scrap the MA and raise prices by 1.4% instead at the beginning of April.
1.) Is that a good price for an 03 or should I try to negotiate more?
2.) Does anyone know what the incentives are for leftover 03's?
3.) At what price is it worth getting an 03 vs. using my supplier discount on an 04?
Thank You.
Thank You.
I'm very interested in the G35 Coupe Diamond Graphite with premium, aero, and sport packages. I want to lease for 48 months, with a $2000 trade. 15K or 18K miles per year. Are there any dealers in the Chicagoland area that people have had a good experience? I'm leaning toward Infiniti of Orland Park. Does anyone have comments on this dealer? Thanks!
Good luck!
Considering automatic coupe with just premium and possibly nav dealer will honor the 1k over price for any car in stock.
Sounds like a decent deal to me - any thoughts?
From what I'm reading on other forums. $1000 over invoice on a coupe is a good price.
March is the end of Infiniti's fiscal year....they are dying to sell cars by the end of this month...Make your offer and walk away!! You'll be surprised at what they'll accept.
I called another dealer with the offer I got and they told me it was below their invoice and they could not match it.
whether to purchase the Infiniti G35X vs an Acura TL. Any suggestions? I have not yet test driven the Acura. What would be an expected price to pay on the Infiniti with a premium package in the Boston market? THANKS
My first non-European car. Will report back how it goes. Initial thoughts: much sportier than I remember during test drive. Not nearly as impressive as my 540i (which I traded in for $15.5K -- 7 years old with 81K miles) but given the massive price difference for a new one, it's a no-brainer. Great leather seats. Some wind noise and a little rougher on the freeway than a 540i but very similar to a 325i in terms of road feel. Looking forward to getting familiar with it.