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Is this any good at this time of year with rebate?
Speaking of rebate, I am a college grad (way past grad). Is there a chance to get them to tack on the $500 they are offering or am I hoping for too much?
Also looking at same model but with CONV PKG, Moon roof, Rear Spoiler, Mats and Moldings with Rebate for $17.879 + TTL (includes $1500 rebate).
Is there more room since they are covered with the rebate factored in?
Nissan tried pushing the extended warranty for $1285, with 100% refund at 100k miles if you don't use it at all. I didn't bite.
I wish to know which bay area nissan provide you with the 16536 OTD and whom should i contact? i wanted to buy the same exact spec but couldn't get the same offer like you had. thanks.
It seems like a good deal - what do others think? Any thoughts would be very much appreciated.
The ones at the time that were most willing to deal were Boardwalk, Serramonte, and Capitol, which were all withing 300 of the price I got it at.
Also, my price included a $500 college rebate program, which may or may not apply to you, and moreover, was a pre-April car, which may or may not still be available at some dealerships.
Well actually this is happening with a friend of mine and I know it is a mechanical issues are kind of out of the realm for this forum but since you guys have been dealing with new vehicle and dealerships maybe you guys could advice us. My friend bought a Sentra 08 brand new from a central florida delearship and about 500 miles the transmission gave in. He took it to the dealership and they said they could not do much, but to exchange the transmission and then call Nissan on Monday (This happened on the Weekend). They even had the audacity to see if they wanted him to trade it in (This made him angry). So right now he has demanded that on Monday morning they would talk to Nissan in a teleconference with the dealership to have the vehicle exchanged. Legally your pretty screwed in Florida, but I was wondering if you guys have any advice that could help my friend with this. At least they gave him another vehicle to move around in the meanwhile.
The dealer and the bank are two different entities... Witholding your payment will only hurt you.. not the dealer..
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Just bought a brilliant silver 2.0 S with no other packages on it. I paid $15,200 OTD in Greer, South Carolina. Did everything over the phone: once I got my price I went to the dealer and drove back home after 2 hrs. Seller made the buying experience enjoyable .
We are very happy with it. Beautiful car. CVT is great.
My thanks to everybody posting here: helped me get a real touch of the price you should pay.
Currently I am trying to negotiate prices through the internet sales department but I'm a little unsure of what to do from now.
Here a different "out the door" price quotes I've received from various dealerships near me ($1000 rebate with 3.9% APR financing):
$17,689.47 - 2.0 S CVT transmission and floor mats and splash guards
$18,038 - 2.0 S CVT transmission and floor mats and splash guards
$16,863.92 - 2.0 S CVT trans & floor mats, splash guards, and body side moldings
$17,660 - 2.0 S CVT, no extras
Those prices are far from the "$15000 OTD deals" I've seen people post about. Any suggestions on how I get down close to that kind of price range?
My dad also thinks I should get alloy wheels... Would it be outrageous to ask them for that extra option as well? How much would the alloy wheels cost me?
I'm looking to purchase a vehicle relatively soon. Any advice or tips would be great!
I would keep trying the internet or go to another Nissan dealer. In my opinion, you should have gotten quite a few options for the S model for much less than $19,000. I wish you good luck. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me at Jeepster53@aol.com.
KNeedsACar
I have no problem so far but only thing that bothers me is that TPM(tire pressure monitor) light came on twice so far. When it first came on I've set all for tire pressure to 33psi (which is recommended by nissan) even though there weren't any noticeble pressure loss, and light went off after few days. About a month later it came on for the second time. This time I won't do anything for up to two weeks and see if it goes away. I don't see any more usage on gas nor see any pressure loss on any tires. I'll post an update on this. So far I'm happy with my sentra and I would recommend to anyone whose looking to get a reliable compact vehicle.
I don't want to get taken and need another opinion or two on whether I should purchase. I don't have to buy a car. It is merely a choice to get a nicer car with better gas mileage. I wonder if August will bring better rebates or incentives.
Thanks in advance to those who reply.
The Sentra seems as good as the Civic (and much better than the Hyundai Elantra that was the front-runner for a brief time). All the Honda dealers around Atlanta are expecting full sticker or very close on the Civic, so the Sentra is a no-brainer.
The best deals I've been able to negotiate are on a couple of 2.0S models with different levels of equipment. One is the 2.0S with the CVT automatic as the only option, MSRP- $17,865, can get it for $15,300 + tax OTD. The other is a 2.0S with CVT, Convenience Plus Pkg & Alloy Wheels, MSRP- $19,065, can get it for $16,250 + tax OTD.
The alloy wheels look sharp, but the Convenience Plus Package is of questionable value, in my opinion. It adds Intelligent Key, Bluetooth, Drive-N-Hide Trunk System, overhead CD storage and leather-wrapped steering wheel for about $750. My dad will never even figure out how to use most of those things...and apparently the package is required to get the alloy wheels.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!
I will say that if looks and attractiveness of the vehicle were a higher priority for me, it would be harder to move away from the Mazda 3. The look and profile of the car, the 17" alloy wheels (and very nice wheel designs at that), and the rear disc brakes are all very nice at this price point. I personally don't think the Sentra is a good looking vehicle at all, it more like a mini-mini van in shape than a sporty compact sedan, which is really what the Mazda 3 embodies.
However, the shape of the Sentra does give it a lot of practical, useful, and versatile interior space, no doubt about that. This is very handy for those who have to haul a bunch of stuff or people every so often or college folks that are having to move all their stuff every academic year or so. Also, I do feel from my test drives that the Nissan Sentra engine and transmission is superior to the Mazda engine and transmission. They are both 2.0L but I think the crucial difference is the CVT vs the 4 speed auto. I felt the Sentra powertrain was more powerful, responsive, effortless, and fuel efficient at every point along the power band when compared to the Mazda.
Also, one last note, I think this current generation of Mazda 3 will be replaced sometime soon, maybe within the next 12 months whereas this current generation Sentra was introduced in the '07 model year.
Personally, I think bluetooth should come standard in all cars, it's absurd they don't come in all of them because the parts probably cost the manufacturers a few dollars at most. But of lot of places are now banning talking on your cell phone while driving unless you have a hands free setup, so it might be worth future-proofing.
I basically bought the convenience package for the bluetooth. One question, what exactly is different on the Intelligent Key with the convenience package than the key without convenience package?
Also, I never heard that the alloy wheels need to be paired with the convenience package. That's not true at all. Maybe they don't have any on the lot that are like that, but I'm sure you can get a car that way.
I can't wait forever, but I can wait several years to buy a car. I will have to make a decision concerning this car by Saturday b/c my credit union is only offering a lowered interest rate till then.
THANKS
So I would say you can negotiate quite a bit with this car. By the way, it's been great so far. Very quiet, good pickup, great gas mileage and plenty of interior space. Please let me know how you make out. Best of luck!!
Steve
Compared to Civic, Corolla and Mazda 3, Sentra is the best bang for the money. no other car offers you leather seats, alloy wheels, trip pc, CVT, roomy interiors for this price. Mazda 3 got really close performance wise but has bas safety ratings, Civic is better looks wise but has a weak engine and is more expensive. Corolla, doesn't even come close.
So overall I would recommend Sentra out of those 4 cars. It definitely NOT the best looking compact car out there, but other than that, it wins in every category. Toyota and Honda seems to be more realiable, but Nissan is not bad either, and costs you a lot less.
Hope that helps.
If the CVT is a must, then I agree. If an ordinary AT could suffice, then the Elantra SE with heated leather seats is a good value also, plus it includes ESC which is not offered on the Sentra. Also the Optima EX is a good value, with current incentives (still no CVT, but a 5AT).
I am in Gilbert, have been looking at Nissan Sentra, Altima and also Hyundai Elentra and Sontana. I have been to tempe and chandler Nissan. I was treated better at tempe. But I have heard pinnacle is ok. But I am still looking. Are you for sure on a Sentra?
MIke
Conv.package (Bluetooth + CD.. and other stuff) + Alloy Wheels + Sunroof + Mats W/divider + Splash guard + Body Color side M + 3.9% Financing
Ideal car
2.0 S w/ CVT
Moonroof
Floormats
MSRP = $18,780 (incl dest)
Invoice = $17,494
Rebate = $1,500
Invoice with rebate applied = $15,994
I'm in the chicago land area and was wondering what + / - invoice people are getting. I've heard dealers are trying to jack you on small cars because of the gas price panic, but I know that will vary across different manufacturers.
What's a fair OTD price? = $16,000 plus ttl? Am I crazy?
I bought my car at Rosen motors in Gurnee. For the 2008 Nissan Sentra S CVT with convenience plus, alloy wheels, splash guards, and floor mats with divider, I paid $15400 OTD.
That broke down as: the car sale price was 16255 +985 tax +150 doc fees (unavoidable) + 10 plate transfer - 2000 rebates (1000 w/ 2.9% financing +500 recent college graduate + 500 Memorial Day rebate). If you want to know who to contact, let me know.
I don't think you can get just those options though. For the moonroof, I believe you need alloy wheels, convenience plus, and the audio package. And I know that all that for around 16000 will be way too hard to do. But if you can handle not having the moonroof and get the options like what I got (which are more than enough), you could get a great deal from Rosen I'm sure.
Can I know who to contact to get your fabulous deal? I need a 2.0S with Conv. Pkg + Alloy wheel + Splash guard + Mats + Trunk w/ divider. After looking at your OTD price, I thought it will be very possible to get what I want below $16000. I've been very disappointed lately, my nearby dealerships all looked at me CRAZY and told me they're not gonna lose money selling me at that price. :sick:
So, I have received a quote that sounds pretty good.
2008 SL
Splash Guards
Moonroof
Sale price = $18,109
Cash rebate = $1,500
Final price = $16,609 + TTL
I think this is a pretty fair offer. What do you think?
The Audio Package (which is an option I'd be very interested in) requires the Moonroof, Convenience Plus Package, CVT, XM Stereo and Alloys! If you want a kickin' Rockford-Fosgate stereo and a manual transmission, you're outta luck...
As far as the deal on the 2008 SL for $16,609- that's a great price based on Edmunds TMV and a few other reliable pricing guides! Get it while you can! Of the sites I checked, around $17,800 is the best price shown for an SL with sunroof.