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Infiniti M35 / M45 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Only negative was when I went into the finance office to sign the paperwork they "accidentally" added another $599 (first month payment) to the total down/out of pocket we had agreed on. After a quick discussion the manager suddenly remembered that he had agreed upon that. Slimy.....but that's behind me now.
I am also looking at the M and test drove one at Infiniti North Houston last weekend. I am looking at the M35 Sport and I have not asked for a price quote from them yet. I got one from another Houston Infiniti dealer (the one I bought my wife's G35 Coupe from in 04). Well I was surprised when they told me they would have to transport an Ivory Pearl with Stone interior in from Baton Rouge. Not sure about having it sent from that region given the recent impact there.
The price is what actually shocked me. Here is the breakdown on the M-35 Ivory Pearl with Stone interior Journey Sport - Technology Pgk. - XM, Trunk Mat, Splash Guards, Rear Spoiler, Window Tint, Wheel Locks
Msrp - $51910.00
Purchase Price - $49,910.00
License Fees - $180.05
Taxes - $3256.48
Drive Out - $53,346.53
So needless to say I will be looking at another dealer to offer my business to. There are far too many posts on here showing prices closer to invoice including a dealer that was located in Dallas. So if a trip North is necessary then I'll be making my way there to avoid these Houston prices. There are four Infiniti dealers in the Houston area but only three would be close enough to benefit from 2 year free service. Not sure what others in Houston are experiencing with pricing but I would certainly be curious. I am looking to buy in the next few days but the hurricane may cause me to delay those plans.
Provided the lease terms are acceptable I expect to move forward with the deal.
This indicates to me that you should be able to get the M45 for $1K over invoice.
I have not had the same luck as far as negotiating the type of discounting you mention. Without revealing the dealership's name, could you give the county (or some other hint) as to the dealership location. Thanks for the info.
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You lose about 4" of depth all the way around the trunk.
Thanks!
No its not a standard Infiniti policy - each dealer can do whatever. There are dealers on the Houston area that give 2 yrs service with a purchase; but thats their marketing choice.
1. M45 Sport with the following options and color combination:
U03 (Tech Package with Sirius)
J02 (Journey Package Sport)
W01 (Wood trim)
P93 (Rear Deck Spoiler)
B94 (Painted Splash Guards)
T92 (Trunk Mat with space saver tire)
Exterior color: liquid platinum (the bright silver)
Interor leather color: graphite (the black leather)
Total capitalized cost of the lease is $53,292 ($1,000 over invoice including the destination charge). (MSRP is $57,200).
The lease is for 18,000 miles per year, 39 month term. Zero cap cost reduction. $1500 drive off costs (security deposit, first month payments, doc and title fees)
The monthly payment is:
$736.25 with sales tax rolled in.
$669.39 with taxes up front.
The money factor is .001570 (equivalent to 3.768% APR)
The residual is $33,139.70 (about 58%)
Your dealer is totally ripping you off on price and money factor. Your dealer is clearly making up the money factor from IFS's base money factor.
For this kind of savings, it is well worth driving 4 hours to Northern NJ to save thousands. I would.
One caveat. The M35X is the top seller so if you are looking at that car, it may be somewhat less negotiable (due to short supply) than the M45 Sport.
Good luck.
How was it $900 better? Money factor?
Do tell.
M45 Sport
Diamond Graphite
Graphite Interior
Metal Trim
Journey Package
Tech Package/XM
Full Size Spare
Full Size Trunk Mats
Splash Guards
Rear Spolier
MSRP $57310
CAP $53285
Down $2000
12k Miles
39 Months
Resid 59%
MFact .00167
$682 (includes tax)
They had to swap it from another dealer across the state.
Got the Road Hazzard from list of $330 to half ($165)
How does this sound?
(I signed off around 9pm, the dealer closed at 8pm!)
But they marked up yur money factor from IFS's base money factor. It should have been .001570 (equivalent to 3.768% APR), which I just got a few days ago.
I'm not sure where you are in NC but I did like Modern Infiniti better- they have a store in Winston-Salem and Greensboro. They offered to hand me the loaner overnight to help me convince my wife. I work in-between the Triangle and the Triad so I have alot of options.
The Tech package requires the Journey pakage, so you're out of luck there. I'm not real happy with their packaging...
Just got called about an M35 journey with nav(not AWD) being offered at 46080, is this a good deal? Any help will be appreciated.
IT actually was a non sport m35.Anyway I decided to chase another deal and I am about to close on it.Its a nonsport m35 twilight blue with graphite interior + TECH+JOURNEY+SPLASH GUARDS asking 46500,is this a better deal being that the M's are really scarce. any quick response will be greatly appreciated,,,thx
JJ
Thanks for your input,well I really love the sorround sound,I am a music bum,so the tech was something I wanted, initially I was going to roll without it but this package came in so I am seriously considering it,will probably seal the deal early next week,i think for the price its ok,what do you all think?
Infiniti M35 / M45: Lease Questions
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Congrats on a great deal. Invoice on that is $44,051. Your deal is not typical from what I understand. I know that you can't get an M for that little over Invoice in Houston.
M45 Sport: pros: V8 power, the resale value will hold out over the V6, and bragging rights
cons: Thirsty, Thirsty, Thirsty, $986/yr MORE to insure over the V6, and the
huge gas bills
M35 Sport: PROS: Sweet V6 motor, fuel economy, easier to insure over V8 model
CONS: Resale value isn't quite as good as V8, V6 not as punchy as V8
Overall, I think the V6 is the more sensible choice. Before I make the plunge, please tell me of any problems(if any) associated with this model car. I'm interested in buying by this weekend. Thanks in advance for the imput. Happy Motoring
Most V8 owners are reporting 17-18. My own M45 sport is averaging 17.7 over the first 2000 miles, and I don't baby it.
Although the insurance may be a concern, I would not make my $50K decision based on 1-2 mpg in real world difference in fuel economy.
FWIW, $986/year more to insure V8 versus V6 sounds very high to me.
Invoice is at $44,389. Is $1,600 over Invoice high? Sounds high, right? Didn't know if anyone's been seeing better out this way...
Thanks in advance!
I traded in my 03 FX35 with touring for 26,000. (owed 22,400 or so) so my cap reduction was 3641. Adjusted cap was 44799. residual 28733 (59% of the $48,700). Works out to $559.75 for 39 months. In total out the door, I gave them my other lease car, the FX, and paid $695 for first and docs and license fee.
You guys on here were helpful to me so I thought I would pass it along.
24 months, 12K/yr
$0 down, no first payment
CAP cost - 50096 (yes MSRP - sigh)
Residual 73% $ 36648 (no way I am buying it so that was great to me)
MF .0020
Payment total 724.3 plus 6% tax = $789.49
The one thing I did not pay any attention to was trade in. I had 6 months left in my FX45 and they took it back. I am sure that factored in here perhaps with the residual generosity? I came to test drive and essentially left with the car. I was happy to give back my FX early.
Any thoughts or tips for 23 payments from now are greatly appreciated!
MM
MSRP: $50,090
INVOICE: $46,632.38
Dealer Take: $1,398.97 (3%)
Price: $48,031.35
Savings of $2,058.65 off of MSRP
Please let me know your thoughts. Thks
heck if they are doing those deals i would consider trading my m5!!!
Tim Anderson