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but what I realized was they are much less willing to negotiate with internet special prices. I found this car on cars.com it was listed at 13900, but when i called the dealer, they said it was 16900. So, i wanted 14 otd, but the best they could do was 14700. But it was acceptable for me. The interest rate I got was 8.25.
I bought this car in ky, but i am a nj resident so i am going to have to pay an additional 1% sales tax when i get back
MSRP $20, 660
Purchase Price - 19,200
Rebate - $1250
College credit - $500
Freight included
Tax 3 %
Dealer processing - 349
Trade in (1998 Malibu LS w/ 94000 miles) - 900
Out the door - $17, 584
Monthly payment with 7.29% APR - $355
sentra 2.0 S cvt
sales price14000
This includes rebate and 1500 trade in on two vehicles
tax is 1300
15500 OTD
Sacramento-area Dodge dealers advertising the mid-sized Dodge Avenger (2008 models) for only $14,995.
$17, 417 (IIRC) plus 444 for the dealers to type things up and fill the gas tank.
So almost $18,000 plus sales tax. (by the way - the sales tax was calculated on the 17,4 number, NOT on the dealer "services").
Tax Free NH, so no tax involved. NEW 2008 2.0S CVT (22 miles), pretty much a basic S with a few small things added, carpets etc... , MSRP of $17710, -$1250 rebate, +$299 dealer fees, +$25 state fees, -500 down (could have gone with 00), I walked out the door with a final price of (drumroll please), !!!!!!!!! $13490.00. Just picked it up this afternoon. No other fees than those listed above, no trade in involved and best of all, no hidden fees and I was never pressured into (was talked to about), extra insurance and extended warranties. I made it a point before I went in to sign that I did not want to be surprised with hidden fees, and they actually listened. Most of the wheeling and dealing was done over the net untill the day before I was going to buy, and I did not let the other dealers know (I will e-mail them tonight) so I would leave my options open if this deal fell short of expectations. I know that never happens with car dealers, but this dealer came thru and kept his word.
I also opted to go with 72 months financing (You can allways pay the principle down), but you can't tell the bank I only want to pay a portion of this months bill, that does not go over to well with them. 72 months @ 5.19%= $219 a month. Only reason for this rate is a good credit rating. Thanks again edmonds, you gave me the tools I needed to be a well informed consumer. :surprise:
I would appreciate any comments either way. Thanks!!
Have you considered the just released 2009 Toyota Corolla? They did a real nice job with that vehicle. Certainly you should compare features and pricing, especially on the base and LE models. XLE, S, and XLR models can get pricey real fast. Toyota is making VSC available as an option, and the northern US cars are coming with power heated outside mirrors, as part of their "weather guard" package, and that includes the base Corolla as well. Also, ABS is now standard on all trim levels across the board. Try that with Civic or Sentra. Hit and miss.
Have you test driven the Sentra and Civic yet? Are any other small vehicles on the radar for you?
The Sandman
16,200 the OTD price for sentra 2.0 S. Is it a little bit high?
let me know that. I originally think Sentra 2.0 S values below 15500(the OTD price)
- in illinois.
What do you think about this.?
You never said what the msrp was on this car, it really doesn't matter and if you follow these guidlines you should get the car for at least $3000 (low side), to $4000 off the msrp. If you haven't bought it yet try this and let me know how you make out. The sentras have the $1250 or $1000 with 3.9% interest untill the end of the month so it should be done in that time frame to get the best deal. You should have your mind made up as to the car and features you want and be flexible as far as color, or if you are not flexible on color Just do not let the salesman know. This is very important, you should only talk car price and NOT payments, use the edmonds finance calculater when getting your prices to figure out the payments at first, use 5.9% as a rate if you have good credit, do not listen to the salesman when they say no one gets it for that now, it's BS. OK here we go:
1) go to edmonds.com and request quotes for your vehichle, the more dealers the
better.
2) Wait TWO days to gather all info and have them give you a stock# so you can look at it over the net, make sure they email with the info, at this point make sure they know you will definatly be buying within a few days and you can even tell them a downpayment figure, along with a payment figure that you are interested in, but make sure you lowball the payment figure, ex.. I wanted as close to $200@72 months but knew this was impossible for them and they will problably even laugh, BUT REMEMBER, at this point this is a reference for them and you , still deal with only the figure price of the actual car, not monthly payments.
3) All your information should be in front of you at the end of two days. Email all of the dealers in ONE email, on the best price you recieved so far for the car, not payment price just full price, in this email start talking about finance rates, and an out the door price with ALL fees included, tell them if they have hidden fees when you go in to sign you will walk, you want all fees to be upront and disclosed now.
4) Wait two days before doing anything. You will get a lot of offers and you are going to think this is the best I can do, but it will get better.
5) After the two days pick the two best. You start calling them and tell them what the other dealer is giving you and do not feel guilty. After calling the both of them you should have your best deal( it might take a day or so on this also). Do not tell the other dealer you have made your mind up yet , because if the deal falls thru at dealer one you have dealer #2 to fall back on.
6) Go test drive your new car, make sure they know you still have dealer #2 to go to and they will not want to let you get out the door without the new car, so they will give you the best rate they can, at this point it should only be about the financing rates and the shape of the car and not the purchase price.
During all of these negotiations, DO NOT get excited, and do not commit to what you think might be a good deal. You have to let the whole process play out.
Good luck.
Then they allowed $2,500 for the trade in which reduced the price down to $15,570
Added 'Document fee' of $279, plus tax of $1,109.43, plus title fee of $21.00 to come to a total of $16,979.43
Then they 'subtracted' $2,250 in incentives: $1,250 Mfgs Incentive (good til March 8th I believe), $500 for College Grad and $500 for President's Day.
This brought the final 'out the door' price down to $14,729.43
We got the Sl which came with leather, CVT, intelligent key, bluetooth, sunroof, large trunk, nice standard audio system. Overall, so far it's been a great car and I hope it stays that way for years to come. I would recommend test driving one. You won't regret it.
We got the magnetic gray color with charcoal leather inside. Let me know what you think of the car. Good luck!!
How far I can go down from that number?
Thanks
price $14909 which was $200 off of invoice
taking the 3.9% financing + $1000 rebate
$13909 was the final price
Do you think this is a good deal? I live in Orange County, California btw.
I've been working the dealers for the past week via email and this is by far the best offer I've received. I sent this deal to all the dealers in my area so I'd expect one of them will come back with a better offer. I'd love to wait til the end of the month and see how much better I can do, but, unfortunately, my wife had totaled her car in an accident 3 weeks ago and I need to get her a replacement as soon as possible. Looks like you've got yourself a pretty good deal, don't thik I can beat that.
Phew...glad it's over.
Car is great, but need to take for warranty repair. Some weird noise coming from the roof in the rear where the handle is. It sounds like handle is rubbing against the roof, so they probably forgot to put something in between.
What color did you get it in?
I got it in black, which I thought is the best looking color out of the 4 they had in their lot.
I think we have the exact same car...mine came with splash guard and floor mats...that's it, oh and the CVT. Yours is auto...right? Man, you can't go wrong with that car and that price.
After 4% tax ($660), document fee ($200) and $1500 cash back, it would be $15800 OTD.
When would be the best time to buy?
Thanks.
Convenience Package (bluetooth, intelligent keyless entry,etc.)
Splash Guards
Floor Mats
Body Side Moldings
My OTD price was 17288.36, doesn't really compare to the low prices I saw in this forum, I just hope the extra money translates to good service and I did not have to haggle at all, I just used the VPP D-plan. I could have probably done better but I wanted to buy somewhere convenient to go to in case of problems.
1. Get them to send you 2 OTD quotes in an email: one for the $1500 rebate, another for a $1000 rebate + 2.9%. Just don't tell them which option you'll take yet.
2. Once you received your quotes from different dealers, pick 3 best ones. Send out another email to all 3 with the price you have in mind. I'd start low, say about $15000 for a 2008 Sentra 2.0S CVT. I've received another offer for $14900 OTD 3 days after I bought the car so I wouldn't pay more than $15200 OTD for the car you're getting.
3. Wait a day or 2...or until you hear back from all 3. Remember, at this point some of them will ask you to come in...just be firm and say no. Tell them you'll only come in once you've received the best OTD quotes.
4. At this point you should have heard back from all 3 so you should have the lowest quote from one of them. Here's where things get really fun and interesting. Forward the email from the dealer with the lowest quotes to all dealers in your surrounding area, tell them this is the best quote you've received so far and you'll do business with anyone that can beat it. You'll be amazed with what these guys will do to earn your business.
5. Relax for a day or so. You should now have heard back from them with different quotes. Pick the best 2 and let them go to work for you, you will soon receive the best quote that will be close to what you have in mind. At this point, you can start making calls to the second best and let them know you intend to buy your car from another dealer unless they can do better. It's important to have all these offers in an email which you can take to the dealer...verbal agreement just won't do. Make sure to also let them know that once you come in and their OTD price is higher than what they quoted you in the email you'll walk.
6. Now that you know which dealer you want to do business with and whom to meet when you go there, start working out your payments by using the finance calculator on this site. In my case, I brought my laptop along so I can do different calculations based on rebate and APR. Oh and don't forget to print out the email you received from them.
Hope this helps and good luck to ya.
I liked a Sonoma Sunset 2.0S CVT with side moldings, floor/trunk mats, rear spoiler and splash guards.
MSRP: 18070
Invoice: 16796
Their e-price: 14996.
I live in PA and the dealership was about an 90 minutes away in MD, so I called to confirm availability and price. I asked for an OTD price.
The e-price included Nissan's 1500 rebate, of course, and the salesman indicated over the phone a 16099 OTD price for me with a new PA license. (I.e., I had no trade.) I had a number of other quotes for quite a bit more, and from the Edmunds TMV guide, I knew that this was a more than fair price, so I agreed to it pending a satisfactory test drive.
There apparently was some confusion on their part re: the PA license, and salesman said that they should have charged about 300 more, but they would certainly honor the price quoted me over the phone. After going through all the stuff with the salesman, I was sent to the finance guy, and now the OTD price is only 15727. I pointed out that I had indeed agreed to 16099, but the finance guy basically said his numbers were his numbers!
So, basically I got the car for 16175 less the rebate >> 14675.
Add tags and tax I was OTD at 15727. I'm happy!
I want advice what could be done in the following situation.
We bought a Sentra 2.0S CVT in mid march 08. At that time we filled up the application from NMAC and were told we were aproved. The next day when we went to take the delivery we were been told that NMAC has refused the loan based on our credit history. The finance manager arranged the loan from another bank at a higher APR. We signed the paper and were feeling lucky that we got the car.
From March 21 to April 24th I was bugging everybody including NMAC, customer service, and the delaer to get me a refusal letter from NMAC. No one provdied me with one. On 24th April when I went to the dealership I was given a letter from NMAC that I was approved for loan back on March 20th with tier-1 status. Later I found that tier-1 means I was eligible for special APR.
What are my options to fight aginst this fraud with this specific delaer.
He should at least agree to meet with you, to see your evidence. If he won't, or won't offer satisfactory compensation, I would first complain to Nissan USA, and if that didn't work, I'd contact the local prosecutor.
Until now, you've probably only dealt with the sales manager and/or the finance manager. You should move up the food chain to the general manager of the dealership. Be professional, but persistent. If you feel you are being brushed off, let them know of your willingness to explore legal avenues, but try not to threaten.
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kyfdx
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When all was said and done, we got it for around $18, 500. It listed for $20,850 I think. Not sure if that's the best deal, but I didn't think it was too bad for all the equipment we got. Before you buy a Civic, test drive the Sentra. You won't be dissapointed. Good luck!!
How about adding this important feature for 2008.5 U.S. production and 2009 Sentra
production? Makes sense to me. Maybe not for everyone, I admit. But give us a choice, Nissan USA.
I just purchased the S model( ABS and CVT) yesterday at a local dealer here in MA. It took some time but I got iot for $14,500 after the 1000 rebate plus 2.9 financing for 60 months. OTD price after tags and fees = $ 15,450. I think I got a good deal. I tried for an even $14,000 but they wouldnt budge. Im thinking they made $400-500 on the deal, which doesnt bother me.
Mia
Please post OTD minus taxes as we all have different tax rates.
Sounds like you got a great price! Lowest I have seen.
Also if you could post any options.
Enjoy your new ride!
You got a fantastic price too, glad I'm looking at these prices before I deal.
Thanks for sharing..... Curious at to what "fees" you were charged..
If everyone posted the "fees" if would be helpful as they all try and include some unsuspecting "fees" after the negotiated price.
Thanks
Hope it helps.
msrp 18990
otd price 16299 after $1500 rebate
good price?