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What dealer offered you that price? While it may not be the best, at least he's willing to move. I'm trying to buy a G in SoCal next month and would appreciate any input.
Thanks!
Yes, you are correct...too much money.
ok I'll bite, where did you get your great deal?
email me:
gperr@comcast.net
Gregg
Thanks Tom
KarenS/OC Host
I have bought many cars and know where to look. I am not in this business...I run into burning buildings for a living. Is this better Karen?
Kevin
Call as many as you can, and when your close to a satisfying price, then you can chew them down even more.
When I came up with my final figure which was a nice round number...I wasn't budging. The dealer said "I can't do it." I said "fine, I will move on." He said..."your going to walk away from this good deal for 6 extra dollars a month?" I told him..."listen, I will get MY PRICE, so if YOU aren't willing to do this for 6 dollars less, well, you will lose out on this customer, my friend." He paused and said, OK I'll do it at your price. Don't let these phonies push you around.
Again...know EXACTLY what you want in your car...come up with YOUR number (for the G35, at least in my area, approximately 2200 under MSRP or $1200 over invoice give or take is a good bet). And don't buy until you feel good about the price. Also, I am not familiar with Florida, but once you know EXACTLY what you want down to the interior and exterior colors, then just call all dealers within 50-75 miles...it's worth it. Always ask for the internet manager, and tell them your an online customer...then go right into it, and don't let them bully you...YOU do the talking. Hope some of this helps...I could go on, but GL.
Kevin
MSRP 34,640
Stearling Silver
Sport
Premium
Areo - Rear
Winter
Work with internet sales mgr. and worked most of the deal out over the phone.
I'm new hear, and just wanted to give my comment.
My brother in law recently bought a G35 Sedan.
MSRP price is around $33,000 w/ the Premium package. Because he was a AAA member, he recieved $1,000 off the price, at Cerritos Auto Square in California.
I'm wondering if I should join AAA for a year, then cancel, just to get this discount. I think it's around $50 per year. I wonder if this discount works for the G35 Coupe as well?
Has anyone else done this?
G35 Leather, Emerald ext, Willow int
Premium, Sport, Winter, Aero (spoiler) pkgs
Trunk Mat
The MSRP was $34,890
My purchase price (no taxes and lic) was $32,650
I picked out the exact color and options package (and did test drives) at the dealerships. I then did all my negotiations by phone with the 6 or so dealers in my area.
It seemed much easier not being face-to-face with the salesmen during the negotiations.
Walt
Thanks!
I have been looking at the G35's and noticed that dealers have a lot of them right now, some lots over 30. I guess they want to deal.
Thanks for the info!!
Silver
Graphite interior
Sport
Aero
Winter
Premium
Trunk mat
MSRP $34,890
I actually paid $32,600, plus they gave me what I wanted for my trade (essentially kbb good value)
Dealer stated that my request was a money-losing proposition for them, until I revealed that I knew exactly what invoice was. The finance manager I was talking to walked away, then came back and told me I was right. They gave me exactly what I wanted. That price is about $750 above invoice. I might have been able to fight em and get them to $500 above, but the hassle and ill feelings would not have been worth it. Other than the negotiations, the whole experience was very pleasant.
When the manager shoot my hand, she said "You did well. Good job on the homework." I think dealers respect a customer who states what they know and what they are willing to spend, without being rude to the salesperson. My wife knows a person at her work who got $1000 less than KBB on her trade, and only received $1000 off the car, on the exact same vehicle. We wont be sharing our experience with her.
Its a great car. Looking forward to driving it more.
Also, you might be able to get a local dealer to do a dealer swap if you find the car you want at another dealer. I used this info to do that on an I35 for my mother last month. Since the dealer was still moving a car off his lot, due to the swap, he was willing to give the same deep discount he was offering on I35's in his inventory. btw - discounts can be incredible on '02 I35's right now. I've seen as much as $4870 off MSRP at one DFW metroplex dealer. I am not a dealer, just a savvy shopper.
I found the inventory numbers to be pretty reliable. More reliable than some dealers' own websites. That's because when they do the paperwork to report a sale to Infiniti the inventory is automatically updated. Sometimes the dealers can take a couple of weeks to update their own websites.
Happy and Informed shopping!!
My husband and I recently bought a Chevy Tahoe and NEVER saw this type of "secretive" behavior. We didn't even talk about a monthy payment until we had a set price on the vehicle!
Is this how Infinity usually does business? I've never dealt with them before but it seems strange, which is unfortunate because I love the car! What do you think this car is worth with the number of miles? Thanks for any info!
Kris
Thanks a lot for your advice. I am in market for new G35 and I hate the process of buying cars just because of these pressuring sales people. That is why I bought my last car from CarMax. Too bad they do not have Infiniti dealership. Your advice will definitely come in handy when I go out to a dealship. Thanks again.
1. Did you include destination charges in your invoice figure?
2. Why do you include advertising fees in your invoice figure?
3. Where did you get the 2003.5 invoice #'s from?
4. When you say KBB value, do you mean KBB dealer price, private party price, or trade-in price?
Thanks everyone!!!!
Viche
Thanks much!
I looked around for invoice pricing for the G35 coupe also. Cars.com has invoice pricing for it. They do say that it is not published info from Infiniti though (Cars.com must be estimating it).
I just built a car, on the Infiniti website, like the one you mentioned in your posting and it came out to ~$35k (6MT, Aero, Bose). For $400 more you can get it with Aero and Premium.... might be worth considering if you like the things dual climate controls, auto headlights, and dimming rear view mirror. All of the 6MTs I have seen in the bay area have at least Aero and Premium; most also have Navigation.
In terms of pricing, at least in the Bay Area, the cars are in such demand and so little supply, it seams that you can only get it at MSRP or over(some dealers are making people buy things like Lojack, interior/exterior protectants, etc). Edmunds TMV suggests a minor discount but I have not come across a dealer that is willing to even consider selling the one or two manual coupes they have below MSRP. Maybe it will be different in Texas... good luck.
I have my 6MT coming next week:
Brilliant silver
Aero
Premium
Nav
Cant wait.
I've seen a previous post about the vpp and would like more details if available, esp. the price you got (on the sedan?) and how you worked out the delivery details. Thanks!
Brendan
Twilight Blue G35 Sedan (looks almost Black)with Graphite interior
Premium Package (includes Bose audio and sunroof)
Sport Suspension
Navigation System
Aero Package
Xenon Headlights (std for 03.5; not std for 03)
Winter Package
Sticker price: $36,740
Invoice Price: $33,516
My price: $33,850 (plus tax, title, license)
I think I got a good deal, and my wife loves the car.
-cbarry1
Showed up at the dealer (Troncalli Infiniti in Decatur, GA), armed with invoice and sticker prices. We test drove the car, and sat down to business. I admit I am a good bargainer-- I could start a second business helping folks buy cars from greedy dealers.
Their invoice price was $426 higher than Edmund's because of a "Market Adjustment" for the Atlanta area. I confirmed that all the Atlanta Infiniti dealers charge this. I don't like it, but was stuck with it. They also charged a $499 documentation fee. I told them I was taking these fees into account when I made my offer.
Negotiations started with them at sticker and me at invoice. They offered to split the difference, I went up $200. They offered to again split the difference, I went up $100. They offered $34,100, I said $33,850. They said $33,900 and finance with Infiniti and the deal was done. I said $33,850 final or I walk. They caved in and granted me the final $50. We financed with Infiniti at 4.99%, which is lower than our credit union.
The only real problem came when Troncalli Infiniti tried to charge the wrong tax percentage. In Georgia, you pay tax on the vehicle depending on which county THE BUYER lives in, not where the dealer is located. The dealer was located in a county with a 1% higher tax rate, and told me I had to pay the HIGHER TAX rate. I told them NO. I walked to the Nissan dealership next door and confirmed the rule with the sales mgr. Then I called up a couple of dealerships on my cell phone and had them talk to the Troncalli people. The Troncalli folks said, OK, we can deliver the car in your county, but you have to sign a notarized statement stating the car was delivered in your county. No problem, show me where to sign. We were able to get the lower tax rate, and the car was "delivered" in my county.
All in all, a stressful, but satisfying experience. I feel that a got a really good deal, considering how popular the G35 is now. I think the dealer made some good $$ also, so everyone came out OK.
-cbarry1
MSRP - $34,890
My Price - $32,800
I found a couple of local dealers willing to go to this price (over $2k off MSRP), but I ended up with the dealer that gave me the best trade value (basically galves price), and treated me the best during negotiations.
For financing, they offered my 4.9% / 60, but I ended up w/ my credit union at the same.
I liked it a lot during test drives, but now that I have it, love it and I can't wait to drive!
Go Pack!
Here's what I got:
2003.5 Sedan
Desert Platinum with Willow
Premium
Sport
Nav
Aero
MSRP: 36,440
Invoice: 33,281
My Price: 34,000 (+TTT)