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Since the greenback has been losing value over the last year or more, auto prices here is Canada are not looking comparatively good.
Case in point:
2005 Maxima SE, with auto/leather package (similar to preferred package) + sunroof.
MSRP = $40,100CAN + 1,055CAN delivery charge.
Total = $41,155CAN or approx. $34,220USD.
And here's the kicker.....federal and provincial taxes in Ontario add up to 15%.
A few years ago, buying a car here was cheaper than US due to exchange rates more favorable to US greenback. Enjoy (and hope I can get a screaming deal .... lol)
Are u in Washington state or washington DC? Anyway, i'll give u best price figures for both locations:
If ur in Washington State(Seattle etc,) the price for a 2004 model Maxima 3.5 SL with the options such as Drv pref pckg, VDC w/TCS, Pwr Sunroof, Spare Floor Mats/Trunk mats(5 piece set),Colored Splash Guards(4 piece set),and 50 state emissions is $28,064(inclusive of destination charge of $560)
For a 2005 model SL with the same options, the cost would be $28938. Please note that all 2004/2005 model Maxima SL's with VDC, automatically have Full size spare tires offered.
{Please round off the figure, and stick to ur guns regarding the above price. Contact as many dealers as possible and u'll surely be successful.
If necessary, negotiate for an even lesser price than that i have given you. Many dealers offer free oil change and oil filters at 3750 miles intervals throughout the life of the Maxima SL vehicle. Shop around for those dealers that offer such facilities, but do remember that the above low price will still be valid. Do not believe those dealers that say that offering such facilities would make the offered price higher.
Please remember that even with the above low prices that i have quoted u that are much below invoice, the dealer still makes a comfortable sum as his commission, so u have no reasons to feel guilty. As you can see that the prices that ive told u are almost $1000[for model year 2005 SL],and $1900[for model year 2004 SL] below the $29900 deal that u've been offered........
Happy shopping with ur Maxima, as i too own a 2005 SL with all the above options,plus DVD Sat Nav and XM Satellite radio that i got for only $30670. Its an awesome vehicle that u will surely enjoy driving !!}
Cheers!!
Your friend
SU-30MKI(the most advanced jet fighter in the world)
PS:Addl Information:
If ur in national capital Washington DC, the price for a 2004 model Maxima 3.5 SL with the options such as Drv pref pckg, VDC w/TCS,Pwr Sunroof, Spare Floor Mats/Trunk mats(5 piece set),Colored Splash Guards(4 piece set),50 state emissions is $28014(inclusive of destination charge of $560)
For a 2005 model SL the cost would be $29289. Please note that for 2004/2005 model Maxima SL's with VDC, automatically have Full size spare tires offered
The DVD based Sat Nav for the Maxima SL is absolutely brilliant with Bird Eye view technology and 7 million points of interest. It is the same as the Sat Nav that is being offered in the Infinity Q45, M45/35, as well as the G35/35x, so its a stonking good deal. The Sat Nav is voice operated and recognizes over 500 spoken commands so u dont need to sit like a robot and speak slowly for the system to recognize what ur saying!!! go for it by all means. It covers continental USA excluding AK and HI, but does not cover Canada unfortunately...contact Nissan dealers and im sure that for a nominal amt, u can get coverage for all of Canada as well......
The DPP offers Heated seats for driver and passenger only but not Heated Steering Wheel. If u want heated rear seats then u'll have to opt for the Elite 4 seat rear package, that not only offers 2 heated rear seats, but also full power adjustable rear seats, express one touch up/down rear passenger windows with retained power accessory, as well as a nifty power operated rear sun screen!!!.....however, Elite pckg seating equipped Maximas are not easily available so u have to hunt for dealers that have such vehicles in stock....also i feel that bargaining for such a vehicle much below invoice wud be a tad bit more difficult...nevertheless bargain ruthlessly coz those dealers still need to clear the stock of Elite Package equipped Maximas!!!!!...remember go for the elite package version only if ur single or at the max 2 people, coz it becomes impractible if kids or more than 2 people need to ride in the back......
Cheers!!!!
(Do check out the SU-30MKI.....its an awesome bird)
Has anyone purchased an extended warranty FROM NISSAN (not one of the independent services I receive daily spam about)on a vehicle this long after the original purchase? What can expect to pay for that? (i.e. - I don't really expect to pay full price - I realize that extended warranties can be had at roughly 50% the first price the dealershipos give you when you negotiate the price of a vehicle.) Thanks!!
2005 Nissan Maxima SL Auto
Power Glass Sunroof
Driver preferred package
VDC
Mats
Splash guards
Is the title and tax be paid on top of the price we negotiate with dealer? How much is that?
thanks in advance
Bondey
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If you're a good negotiator, you can try to do better than TMV (average), and aim for somewhere between invoice price & TMV.
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Thats a good suggestion for prices. One question I have is this out the door price i.e. including Tax, Title, Tags & any processing fee?
thanks,
Bondey
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Since this discussion is focused on pricing and the buying experience, you may have better luck getting an answer in another Maxima forum. Try this link:
nissanowner, "Nissan Maxima" #8522, 13 Feb 2005 11:01 am
Power Sunfoof
Driver Preferred Package
VDC and full size spare
Floor mats
Splash Gaurds
Final price was 29775
I would be taking the 2% rather than the $1000 cash back. That seems decent to me. I didn't have to jump through any hoops to get that offer.
Any opinions.
You did a right thing choosing 2%. You will certainly will keep this beautiful car for long long time.
What do you think of the final price though? It really wasn't a hard sale, getting that price was pretty painless on my part. I'm sure I could do a little better, but that would probably make the sale a lot more hostile.
-thene
It is a total 180 from the experiences I have been having with the local Mazda dealers Internet Sales depts. My wife is interested in a Mazda 3, but their internet sales departments are totally anti-customer. I've really had to hold back from publicly posting some of the responses I've gotten from them.
Now I just need to make it through the finance officers barrage of extras.
The windows are already etched with the VIN, but they want me to pay around $180 for the $2500 coverage that supposedly is offered as some sort of 'theft coverage program'. I haven't heard anything about it, other than what they mentioned, so I don't know if I will go for that.
They also offered me Security+Plus Gold package, 60 months/60K miles, for $999. I know there are benefits to having that coverage, but I think it is a bit pricey. I'll try to see if I can get it for 60% of that, otherwise I'll pass on it. I know it's mostly profit for them, so maybe they'll accept.
Sunroof
VDC
Floor mats
Drivers Preferred Package
Splash Guards
29,800 includes destination, does not include rebate, DMV fees, or TTL
Could you let us know your dealership name? That way others who are shopping in the same area can benefit.
Thanks, and congratulations on your purchase!
always always ALWAYS when buying a car, deal with the internet manager - (i am one) and we GIVE cars away! its your best way to get your best price, with no haggling! make sure you ask for a quote, and any dealership that wont give you one, dont bother with them.
enjoy your new maxima!
p.s. tell them you dont want to pay for vin etching, you didnt ask for it, you dont want it - waste of money!
thanks for the advice and info.
I'm going to finish the paperwork and take delivery tomorrow. I just have a couple of questions I was hoping you might be able to answer before then.
a.) what is the cost (or approximate cost) for the Security+Plus Gold Preferred, 60 months/60K extended warranty? the finance guy mentioned it to me briefly the other day, quoted me $999. If you aren't comfortable disclosing the cost for this, then what do you think would be a fair offer on my part.
b.) re: the VIN etching, they made it sound as though the fee ($159) was for some kind of gap insurance, $2500 if I remember correctly. It sounded somewhat like the Theft Deterrent package they pushed when I boght my 01 maxima.
thanks again.
as far as vin etching, i have it on my car, but i got it before i started selling cars, and its pointless to me. try to make them remove it or cancel it on your contract...if you can - if not, dont worry about it. ask them to lay it out completely for you regarding gap insurance. gap isnt a bad thing, and if you feel comfortable with the price (i think my manager sells it in the $400-$500 range, if im not mistaken) go for it. what it does is protects you if your car is totaled, you owe $20000, and its worth $12,500 to the insurance company. it saves you from having to pay the difference in what you owe vs. what its worth. again, if you can fit it into your budget, not a bad thing to have.
hopefully this helps! enjoy your new maxima!!!
Is this a good deal?
months. the car is 27,500 but after taxes etc, interest,etc the car is 31,406. 445 per month. I'm from NY and the sales tax is 8.75...sucks. I sign tom. the loan calculator on this site is the best
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I also paid the same price for the same warranty (except it was for 72 month/75K miles) on my wifes Altima 3.5 SE last week.
I bought it from George Harte Nissan in West Haven, CT.
With the standard fixed sunroof, heated leather seats, and 320W Bose system, it is avery comfortable driving car. The 265HP engine is extremely strong!
I don't see the economic advantage to spending $1100 for 10,000 miles of warranty, or am I missing something here?
Options = matts, splash guard. Got nailed $1340 for the Extended Warranty ( Gold Pref, 7 yr, 100K mi). Very nice ride - has 400 miles, averaging 22.5 mpg in mixed driving.
Thanks
For $26,500 without the financing special(2.9% for 5 years), the 3.5SL was a great deal that my son paid for his SL recently. This price makes the Maxima much more compelling than the TL and G35 above and a V6 Accord.
I was originally looking for SL and was offered the same price. But there is no one in stock with the color I want and they want to charge me for locating it. So I changed to the SE.
I am in Long Island, NY. Quite a few dealers seem like to match the price. The one I bought from is Smithtown Nissan. I bought it yesterday (03/28/05).
I am also not sure of the major difference about these two coverages. Is the silver good enough or should I go for the gold ? I read from some other message that one can cancel it later at no charge.
good luck!
Since I already signed the paper, if I want to upgrade to the gold preferred, how will the dealer agree to do it with the same price or a little more. I assume the dealer also pays different amount for the silver and gold. Unless this difference is really small, there will be no incentive for them to upgrade it for me if the price I would add cannot cover the gap.
Just one more question. How do you feel for the $899 I paid for the silver preferred? I can accept it if it is not that bad since I feel I already got a good price for the car.
thanks again. BTW, I read your previous messages before and I quite agree with you on most of your posters. I even thought of buying the car from you , but you r in other state.
anyways, i would ask the finance manager you worked with and see if they can upgrade you, and see what they charge you before making an offer. i highly recommend it if you can pull it off. silver is good, but it only covers maybe 2/3 of what gold preferred covers. they should be able to upgrade you. see what they come back with on that, and i can see what kind of deal you are getting!
hope that helps!
-thene