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$16.9k OTD
MSRSP was $18.5k
8.7% off MSRP OTD = good deal.
In 2011 I bought a sentra s with convenience package floor mats and splash guards for $13389 after $3000 rebate ($500 college grad+$500 bonus holiday + $1500 cash back + $500 nissan captive cash for finance).
It comes out to $16,000 for my $20,300 Sentra. And this is a deal my dealer offered me, without any haggling. When I went to another Nissan dealer to try and improve the deal, they didn't want any part of it. So I bought the car.
Mileage is lackluster at 25mpg (my best is a 29mpg tank on the highway with cruise set @ 68mph and my worst has been 22mpg almost all city driving), and the CVT and gutless engine are soul-less. Also, the AC is weaksauce and the stereo sounds pretty lame. And finally, the interior plastics and fit/finish are subpar compared to the Cruze, Mazda3, Focus, and even the Subaru.
The positives outweigh the negatives, in my book: the car is very quiet and smooth-riding, it looks good with all the spoilers and sunroof, it's very spacious compared to rivals, for such a cheap purchase it has a every convenience you could ever need (great navi with traffic, bluetooth, keyless go, foglights, the aforementioned sunroof), the seats are 5-hour comfortable, and I know resale is good on this car.
At the end of the day, no matter what poor fuel consumption it gets, the cheap price will always trump other more efficient cars. I'm very happy with my car.
What do I tell the dealer regarding poor fuel economy? How do I prove this so they fix it? What can they even fix, in order to improve mileage?
I just took another trip in my Sentra a week ago, about 200 miles, and got 43 mpg outbound (with the wind, no AC, more downgrades than upgrades) and 37 mpg on the return (against the wind, AC on, more upgrades than downgrades). I kept freeway speed under 70, usually around 67-68.
What I recommend you do is take a test trip with as few variables as possible. Map out a highway course that has a limit no more than 65 mph, and stay to the limit. It should be at least 10 miles one way, but longer the better. Set tire pressures to factory spec, top off the tank to first click at slowest setting at the start of the trip, get on the freeway, reset the average mpg, drive out and back at same speed (again, at the speed limit, 65 or less), use no AC if possible, use cruise unless you are skilled at driving with a light foot. Then return to the same gas station, same pump, and refill to first click on slowest setting. Also check the average mpg readout. If it is as low as you said earlier, document those results e.g. take a picture of the avg mpg readout and save your gas receipt, document the details of your test trip, and go to your dealer and ask to talk with the service manager.
There are some things that can affect FE such as a bad sensor, previous use of bad gas etc., but you should be getting a warning light for that kind of thing. The bottom line is, you should be getting much higher FE in this car than you are, given what you stated about how you drive it.
Let's see what I achieve, and will post my results here.
Another "trick" I've found helps get max FE on my Sentra (maybe in general): keep an eye on the instantaneous mpg meter as you cruise on the highway (cruise NOT on). I've found that even slight variations in gas pedal pressure make a significant difference in mpg, and I can see the effects of that on the instantaneous meter. In general, the lighter the pedal pressure, the higher the mpg, but it surprised me that what I thought was light pressure was not light enough for max FE. Using that approach, I've achieved my highest mpg results with the Sentra.
Maybe more effort than it's worth, and it's possible to overachieve the EPA highway ratings just by setting the cruise control (at reasonable speed, e.g. 70 or less), but thought I'd pass it on. At the least, you might switch to the instantaneous mpg readout on your Baltimore trip and see what kind of mpg you are getting along the way.
Is this a good deal?
Sticker I believe is 22710
Special Value Package ($990)
Power Sliding Glass Moonroof w/Tilt Feature
Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Cargo Net & Hooks
Navigation System w/5" Color Touch-Screen Display
XM NavTraffic
Rearview Monitor
Leather Package ($900)
Heated Front Seats
Looking for best price out the door - CT tax is 6.35%
currently 20,400 but thinking it s/b better as the 2013 's are here and there are some 2012's still around.
this includes 120k Mile warranty
I do not mind looking much further away. The last car I bought came from MD to NY. I only had to pay $250 and saved thousands compared to local dealers.
Anyone know of aggressive dealers for these cars?
If you are willing to dig, there are some great deals out there. Anderson Nissan sold a 13 SL for $16,720 (price was reported at voiceofthedriver.com)
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2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
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2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
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2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I took the car on a road trip right after purchasing it and it is surprisingly quiet. The fuel economy was also very impressive. We had five adults in the car and cruising at 80mph, the mpg indicated 35 mpg. When I dropped it to about 70mph, it was about 38 mpg.
Car was purchased from Stadium Nissan via their Internet department. I found the car on Nissan's inventory site and and used the site to request a quote from Stadium Nissan.
Good to hear that the mileage is so good on such a new car with the amount of weight y'all had in it...extremely impressive I'd say. And I do like the "mini Altima" looks of the Sentra. But what impressed me the most was the relative quietness of the cabin at speed...this is a good indication that good sound insulation products were used which to me is important. My Civic is a bit on the noisy side, my only real complaint so far. The Sentra was whisper quiet and I really want that in my next vehicle. It also drove like a bigger car, very controlled and smooth and with someone like me with severe spinal issues, this is something I look for in any vehicle I tend to purchase. I truly now like this car better than the Elantra and I've been a big Elantra fan since day 1!
Congrats on your purchase and I like the color you got. As for me, I want the Amethyst Gray with the Charcoal cloth...absolutely gorgeous!
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Although I think it's a good deal, I've decided to pass because I really want a hatch for my next car. Also the 2010 has only 24k miles on it now, so I plan to buy it at end of lease and either let my daughter use it for her school car or trade it in on my hatch (and get my daughter another used car). And no, the Versa is not under consideration for the hatch, especially the current one. I'm looking one notch up from the Versa, e.g. Mazda3 or Golf or Elantra GT.
I'm just sayin' to go test drive it and listen to their pitch. One never knows Backy...one never knows what could happen here!
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Last time around I was looking for a comfortable, economical, reliable small car with as little out of pocket and as low a payment as possible. The 2010 Sentra 2.0S has performed that mission to the T. But it's an appliance, just as the 2013 Sentra is. A very nice appliance, but an appliance. This time I'm looking for a long-term car, e.g. something I plan to live with for 10+ years. And it will never be handed down to a child, that's done with after my daughter gets her car, so I can get exactly what I want, e.g. a stick. So FTD is high on the list, as well as a hatchback for versatility. Plus I think about the fact that I can get a nice little hatch like the Elantra GT with the 6MT and lots of standard features like heated seats, alloys, fogs, and iPod interface for about the same money as the Sentra SV--but the SV has none of those features, at least not standard.
So there won't be a new Sentra in my garage after the lease is done on the current car.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Test drove Sentra SV with few added options (mats, splash guards, kick plates) over the memorial day weekend - Total MSRP is 19700.
Negotiated with dealer to sell this for $16000 OTD (with all rebates and incentives taken out) with 0% for 36 months with (4 k down). Is this a good deal or any suggestions? Please post
Seems like a good deal. Can you mention the dealer name and location. Thanks.
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To follow up, I am stuck at home with no car and I have to go to work tomorrow. I am going to have to cancel all my appointments for tomorrow. I found a dealer in fontana that actually delivers your vehicle to your home within 100 miles! I can buy my car online and avoid haggling with the dealer face to face. I will let you guys know how it turns out. I am just trying to figure out what price to offer. I am really stressing out about this. I have $8,000 down. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I don't see much difference between the S and the SE+ S.
It's better to buy a car when you aren't under such great time pressure.
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2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Got 2014 Sentra SV with Floor and Trunk Mats, Bluetooth Connectivity, Splash Guards, Hideaway Truck Net at Destination Nissan, Albany, NY as follows on 30-June-2014.
Selling Price: 16000
DOC fee : 75
NY TAX : 1280
Title etc fees: 152.5
Total : 17507.5
Rebates : -1500 (NMAC finance-$500, Customer Cash-$500, Competitor (own a Honda)-$500)
Total after rebates: 16007.5
Congrats on the new car! Thanks for posting and giving your experience.
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