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And also check this price I was given by Grubbs Infinity TX for a military discount.
Diamond Graphite 2005 G35 M6
PREMIUM PACKAGE
AERO PACKAGE
SPLASH GUARDS
AND TRUNK MAT
$33,469 THIS IS NOT OUT THE DOOR I WAS ALSO GIVEN A LEASE QUOTE 12,000 MILES 39 MONTHS ONLY PAY FIRST MONTH UPFRONT OF$579 the lease price is out the door.
I'D RATHER BUY DEALERS IN LOCAL AREA WONT EVEN GO MORE THAN $800 BELOW MSRP.
Just bought our 2005 G35 sedan on Friday. For the last several weeks we had been working with West Houston Infiniti and thought we'd been doing okay with one salesman in particular. When it came time to getting the car we wanted, the salesman told us he didn't have it in stock, but would try to get it in from another dealer in time for our appointment. As it turns out, they didn't bring the car over and tried to sell us what they had on the lot. Not all that surprising to imagine after the fact. To bring the car that we wanted down to their location meant an additional $500 freight charge.
West Houston Infiniti also has what they refer to as a "WE CARE" program -- 2 years/25,000 miles of "FREE" maintenance (the oil changes, tire rotations, detailing, first two scheduled check-ups, etc.) which they include as a dealer add-in on the vehicle. The first catch? It's only valid at their dealership. The second catch? It's $600... but they kept trying to tell us it was actually about $1400 worth of work, so they were saving us money. Any way you slice it, it's not free and you don't really have a choice... The "WE CARE" program is little more than those mandatory "coupon booklets" that other car dealers have been selling their customers. Not a good value at all.
Not only was their VPP pricing not competitive (true VPP discount of the base invoice, but full MSRP on all the options), but they were very inflexible in negotiating on any part of the price. At first, he said we might be able to order the exact car we were looking for (we wouldn't have minded), but then he came back saying that Infiniti wouldn't take anymore dealer orders. After much haggling, they offered to waive the $500 freight charge and let us off the "WE CARE" program -- not waiving the $600, but just not offering us the service either. The best we could do with them was still above the Edmunds TMV prices and nowhere close to invoice pricing.
We left West Houston Infiniti that day pretty disappointed, but figured one of the other Houston area dealers might have the exact car we wanted. Unfortunately, it wasn't the case, so we started looking online outside of Houston.
After emailing a few dealers in the Dallas area, I got a prompt response from the Internet Sales Manager at Crest Infiniti in Plano. He had exactly what we were looking for -
2005 G35 sedan auto
- black on black
- premium C
- navigation
- XM radio
- window tinting
There was very little need to negotiate - he offered a very competitive VPP price that was approximately $1200 less than West Houston Infiniti's best VPP offer right off the bat. Not only was he extremely professional, but he was also very understanding about our situation. It was a Tuesday and we figured out that we wouldn't be able to make it up there until Friday. He held the car for us without securing a credit card because he understood how we might have reservations about committing to a car sight-unseen. Very cool of him.
We were still somewhat wary when we arrived at Crest on Friday morning. Before we met our salesman, we saw the car... it looked perfect... better than perfect. Not only was it absolutely spotless -- washed and buffed to a shine, but it already had splash guards and a trunk mat (not anywhere on our original wishlist, but a bonus nonetheless). We figured that these extras would find their way into the price somehow, but when we finally met he never even brought them up. He just threw them in at the already agreed upon price. Other minor things - a small bubble in the window tinting (fixed while we were financing the vehicle), and wheel lock installation ($40 instead of the $70-ish that West Houston Infiniti offered) - were a breeze.
I gave him my word that I wouldn't publish the exact VPP price we got, but we did very well -- far below the TMV "what other people are paying price" on Edmunds (and Edmunds has nowhere to add in window tinting or wheel locks) and very close to invoice.
My only gripe - and this is typical of financing through the dealer anywhere from what I understand - was all the extra stuff the finance manager tried to pack in. Either way, we didn't go for any of it... but it kept us at the dealer longer than we would have liked.
Our salesman was a real class guy -- absolutely zero pressure -- and I really recommend him to anyone who is looking for a pleasant Infiniti-buying experience.
here is what I'm getting now as a lease offer in Phila area, PA:
2005 G35x in twilight blue and wheat interior with sunroof and trunk mat, MSRP $34,330, selling price $32,000, invoice is $31,560 and my dealer cost is $31,704. Using 12k miles/yr, money factor .00185 and 60% residual...
Option 1:
36 mos @ $440.81/mo incl PA sales tax and with $1200 inceptions (1st mo, bank fee, tax on same and tags). Actual inception is $1175.97.
Option 2:
Add two $450 security deposits = $900 = reduction of 0001 in the money factory for each security deposit = new money factor of .00165 = new payment of $429.26/mo.
What do you think about this deal? Any chance I can get invoice somewhere around Phila? NYC/ Long Island will do as well.
Does anybody know anything about putting down multiple security deposits? What are the risks? If I owe any money for the car at lease end, Infiniti Financial will come after me anyway, so if I have multiple deposits out -- are they more likely to mess with me, or is every dealer in the world trying to talk me out of it because they get less kickback from a lower money factor??
Thanks.
PS> I did post this question in the leasing forum, but noone seems to be able to answer it there...
That is an incredible deal!!! How did you pull that off? What dealership did you buy from? Did you buy the new 2005 model? I would like to hear from you back.
Thanks to the great info here, i am going to look for a good deal on a g35x in the nyc/nj/pa area. my question is: being a NY resident, if i buy the car in PA and sign up for 2.9% infiniti financing in PA, how will the title/registration work? if anyone has out of state buying experience, pls let me know
Thanks
N
Is the first one good enough or should I wait for the second to call?
thanks
Once i got there the dealer messup my rim also thru the car wash, so
they dropped another 750 off which is how i got to 29350, but i got it fixed for $90.
Overall the best deal ive ever seen, exactly what i wanted too....silver/black interior, every option except for navigation, and 6MT.
Eliot2
MSRP: $39,650
Invoice: $36,229
Paid: $36,600
Picked-up this past Wednesday. Car is awesome.
Be patient at the dealership and you will get a better deal. I walked away from a deal with the same dealer in March. At that time they did not have the car I wanted on their lot. Went back in June knowing the car I wanted was on their lot and got the deal I was looking for.
If you are not picky about options and colors or just want what all the dealers have 10 of right now, the waiting may produce a better deal. If only one color will do and with only certain options, then you may be better off to find that now and get it.
Of course, if you are driving a old crummy car I would get a new G now and start enjoying the drive.
The July lease and maybe finance numbers should be out on Thursday and that may give a clue as to which way the wind is blowing.
Dennis
MSRP: $39,650, $40,245 with Roadblock
Paid: $36,850
I was going to order an '06 for Fall delivery from the dealer where I'll get it serviced but I found another dealer who quoted this price over the phone and had it in stock. Didn't really want the Nav package, but what the heck - couldn't pass it up! And the car doesn't suck either.
I am looking to get a 05 G35x Auto with Premium Package C. I live in Chicago Suburbs and the current offer I have from my dealer is $500 over invoice. He did not give me the exact number yet, (hoping the dealer invoice is the same as Edmunds invoice).
Is this a good price or should I haggle more?
Do anyone have good experience with any chicago land dealers?
I have been in contact with Infiniti of Lisle and Motor Werks at Barrington.
Please let me know what price you got? Also when is the 1.9% & 2.9% financing set to expire?
Thanks,
Oly8080
Is this a good price or should I haggle more?
Do anyone have good experience with any chicago land dealers?
I have been in contact with Infiniti of Lisle and Motor Werks at Barrington.
Please let me know what price you got? Also when is the 1.9% & 2.9% financing set to expire?
Thanks,
Oly8080
How much does it cost and is it worth it to buy for a japanese car? (Since they are very reliable)
I got a 100,000 mile warranty on my previous Honda and never had to use it (so spent $800 for nothing)
What extras should I negotiate when I am signing the deal? (Mats, free servicing for year, any other suggestions?)
P.S - I am looking for the car in Chicago suburbs dealers
05 G35x (AWD) + Premium Package C + Trunk Mat + All season mats (Rubber) + Splash guards + 1yr oil changes (worth $120).
All this for $33656 before Tax, doc and license.
What do you guys think. Please reply soon
The price is about $200 under Edmunds TMV and $900 over invoice.
Hope that helps.
Thank you,
Scott
I'm currently trying to search for a G35x with a premium package C. I have tried to talk to Kelly Infiniti in Davers, MA but they are offering me a price of $34500 not including sales tax. As I was reading the forums I saw people who were able to get better prices then me( reference message #1941). Kelly Inifiniti already lied to me and said that prices don't get any lower then that, and i've walked out of their door. Can someone please tell me where I can go to get a better deal. This is my first time buying from Inifniti. Please some one help me!!!!
MSRP: $37080
MSRP according to Cars Direct: $37230
Invoice according to Cars Direct: $34067
Since the Cars Direct MSRP is $150 higher, I'm assuming that the true invoice price is $36917. Using this logic I got the car for $118 below invoice.
- Silver G35 6MT sedan
- Premium Package, XM radio option, dealer-installed spoiler
Here is the deal I got:
- MSRP: $34,910 (not including dealer-installed spoiler, wheel locks, etc.)
- Cap Cost: $34,043
- $740 down includes 1st monthly payment
- 38 additional monthly payments @ $465.
- Money factor = .00210
I thought the deal was great compared to the 325 and A4 I was also considering, but not that great relative to other peoples' deals on G35s. But my dealer only had one 6MT and has a monopoly on Infinitis in the Portland area.
Thus far, the car kicks serious butt and blows away the Mazda6 I traded in. The Bose stereo with XM has been much better than advertised. Gas mileage is only noticeable drawback thus far.
It'll be hard to beat that one.
I'm picking up my RWD G35, pkg B, sport pkg w/ Aero & Mats (33,400 [+250.00 over inv.] ) from them on Friday, can't wait.
If anyone is seriously considering a Infiniti vehicle let me know.
I have a good contact in Infiniti Of lisle and he is a very good salesman to work with. No pressure, No BS, just plain numbers talk and great service.
I was looking at the G35x over the weekend in the BOSTON Area. I deal with all the dealers the same way and it's no exception with this vehicle. With the G35x, I told the dealer that I am looking between that and the Acura TL (when he asked rather I was comparing vehicles, they usually ask this). Of course, with that, you have to tell him you are planning to test drive the TL after you test drive the G35x.
In the beginning, I don't pretend to know a lot even though I might have done hrs of research. That way, you can see how honest the salesperson is. I test drove the G35x. The dealer told me that the G35x blows the TL out of the water, etc. (He told me the following which I thought was a lie...which I confirmed with a friend who has a G35x. He said that the 17/24mpg is only true in snowy/rainy weather when it engages AWD. In normal conditions it's 22/27mpg since it runs RWD in "nice" weather. Unless someone can correct me here, I would assume he is lying.)
After the test drive, we sat down and talked for a few minutes. He said he would take a few thousand off...blah blah, 2.9%apr blah blah. The salesperson ALWAYS wants you to buy it on the spot and they want you to ASK for the price. This way, they can go to the manager and get the greatest deal in the world for you. Since you know the invoice prices and the actual purchase prices ppl are paying, don't bother asking.
Anyhow, the guy let me walked out without asking me if I want to purchase the G35x, told me to test drive the TL and he said he would call me to do a follow-up yesterday. I went home, didn't even bother to go test drive the TL.
He called yesterday, I didn't pick up his call. I knew he would call again. He called today and asked how the TL was. I said "Well, the G35 is more fun to drive and has more power but the TL has MORE standard features,a nicer interior and seems to be a little more luxurius. I like the power, my wife LOVES the luxury." (I had already looked up the TL's invoice prices and what ppl say in regards to both vehicles. It PAYS to do homework.)
Sensing the WIFE factor, he immediately asked for the prices the TL dealer quoted me. I said "with/o nav...I think it's 30,899. With nav, it's 31,999" Both of the numbers are around invoice. I heard him writing down the numbers
He must have went and talked to the manager. He called back and gave me 2 numbers. 1)$31895 base+sunroof (this ia a few hundred over invoice) 2)$33,795 for Pck C (this is invoice price). Both of which includes the destination charges. I told him that I needed to talk with my wife. He told me to take my time and he would call back on Thursday.
So, the next time we talk, I will tell him that my wife likes the TL better and squeeze him to go under invoice. I read a post here that someone got the 35X with pck C for $33300. Not that $500 is a lot of money...it's a matter of principle. If someone can get it for $33300, I should be able to get it for $33300 also, not $33795. Anyhow, if he refuses, then I will just say "Well, sorry that you can't go lower, a friend got his at KellyInfinite for lower than invoice, and I was hoping you could match that." And a 2nd round of negotiation will begin.
Anyhow, thanks for reading. I guess this is the break down...
1) Do your research on this vehicle and a competative vehicle, use that to your advantage.
2) Never ask the dealers for a number while you are in the showroom
3) When he calls you, use the "my wife" factor and that she like this and that on the other car. Then U pretend to be on his side and ask for the best numbers he can give you.
4) Tell him you need to discuss this with your WIFE again.
5) Begin 2nd round of negotiations if you think he really wants to sell you the car.
But I guess I didn't answer your question straight out. Infiniti of Norwood offered me G35x with Pck C for $33,795 including destination charges before I give them a counter-offer
Good luck to you.
Best of luck for you
- magus1
This was from Infiniti of Willow Grove (Philly area)
June 11, leased a G35X base with sunroof and trunk mat, twilight blue.
MSRP : $34,330
Selling price : $31,825.32
Paid a total of $1200 up front, broken down by the dealer as follows
(for some reason, they like adding all the fees to the cost of the car,
and then calling everything except your first payment "cap cost reduction".
More power to then, since I don't care how they call it -- I still know
what I paid).
1st payment : $435
cap cost reduction: $579.36
title fee: $22.50
reg. fee: $51.00
tax on cap cost red: $52.14
doc fee: $55.00
tire tax: $5.00
Total : $1200
Total cap cost of the car (after they add in the acquisition fee) : $32,375.32.
My payment is $435/mo. PA has 9% tax where I am. Base monthly payment (before tax) is 399.08
I know the residual for the 35X this month is at 61% and MF is at .00185 for a 36 month lease. For the sedan, residual and MF for a 39 month lease work out to the same payment, so if you are thinking about that -- don't. You can always extend your lease later for a few extra months by just placing a phone call, and it really isn't worth signing up for a longer lease this month -- the difference is literally 40 cents a month or so.
Keep in mind IFS residuals/MF for each "flavor" of the G is different -- RWD and coupe have different numbers, so my lease is indicative only of the X.
Also, gas mileage is noticeable -- city/traffic numbers are closer to 15 mpg, while on the highway looks more like 20-21.
1. When 2006 G35 or Acura TL models will arrive?
2. Possible extension of current G35 financing deals to the month of July and beyond?
In any case, I'll be glad to share purchase experience when I complete the deal for either model.
G35 Coupe
-Premium package
-Sports-tuned suspension package
-Aero package
-Splash guards
-Trunk mat
for $35,322. Invoice is $34,908. I'll let everyone know if I can get it lower, but as it stands right now, what do you all think?
With 30 months remaining on your lease, you may have a big problem. What was the original time frame of the lease? Did you pay any additional money up front when you leased your current car? It is very likely you may have to pay to get out of your lease early. How much is your question. With the G35, if you negotiate a sales price close to dealer cost, the dealer will very likely have nothing left to help you get out of your lease early. Good luck.
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it's been a while since you posted, did you decide to buy from Cincinnati? If so, what model/price?