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#235 of 293 Re: First Impressions: 2002 I35 [fredvh] by rawdad Mar 14, 2005 (10:40 am)
Replying to: fredvh (Mar 09, 2005 9:22 am) The MPG info I got was from the info ctr near the speedometer. Most of the driving was surburban/country roads. The hwy driving, i haven't figured out yet - but if it is like my '99 model, should have no problem getting very high 20's. I did not get the sport package - too bad - wish I had it - the stiffer suspension would be better.
#236 of 293 Re: First Impressions: 2002 I35 [jchan2] by rawdad Mar 14, 2005 (10:44 am)
Replying to: jchan2 (Mar 09, 2005 4:49 pm) The color I got was listed as "bronze" but it is essentially brown with a light tan or beige interior. The exterior does appear a different shade in certain lighting - it seems to be a lighter brown under artificial light in a parking lot and dark brown at other times. The color is growing on me. Replies to this message: jchan2 (Mar 14, 2005 3:31 pm) rawdad (Mar 16, 2005 10:28 am)
#237 of 293 Re: First Impressions: 2002 I35 [rawdad] by jchan2 Mar 14, 2005 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: rawdad (Mar 14, 2005 10:44 am) Was your color Autumn Bronze? I know for 2002 and 2003 Infiniti sold the I35 in two additional colors- Millenium Jade and Autumn Bronze. (Did they make Autumn Bronze I35s for 2003?) Replies to this message: rawdad (Mar 16, 2005 10:28 am)
#238 of 293 Re: First Impressions: 2002 I35 [jchan2] by rawdad Mar 16, 2005 (10:28 am)
Replying to: jchan2 (Mar 14, 2005 3:31 pm) I assume that is what it is called: the dealer advertized it as "bronze" but i did notice that other dealers who had that color just called it brown. Anyway, it is growing on me. Never owned a brown car before.
#239 of 293 Brown Cars by jchan2 Mar 16, 2005 (7:20 pm)
It's been a very long time since I've seen a brown car... Maybe the last time I saw a brown car was the last time the UPS truck came by...   I've never owned a silver colored car before, but the silver looks very nice on my I35.
#240 of 293 I35 demo purchase by jdden Mar 17, 2005 (9:48 am)
I'm considering the purchase of an '04 I35 demo. How does the fact that it was a demo affect pricing? About 3000 miles on the car. Replies to this message: kirstie_h (Mar 17, 2005 11:12 am) jchan2 (Mar 17, 2005 4:57 pm) jdden (Mar 17, 2005 6:18 pm) jhinsc (Mar 17, 2005 6:50 pm) jdden (Mar 18, 2005 7:02 am) fredvh (Mar 18, 2005 7:50 am)
#241 of 293 Re: I35 demo purchase [jdden] by kirstie_h HOST Mar 17, 2005 (11:12 am)
Replying to: jdden (Mar 17, 2005 9:48 am) The fact that it's an '04 AND it's a demo should significantly lower the price. If you're going to make an offer, think about what offer you'd make if the car had -0- miles on it.   Then, I'd use the charge that leasing companies use as a per mile rate - $0.15/mile - multiplied by 3000 miles = $450. Subtract $450 from your planned offer.   If you can't get at least that discount, then I don't think a demo is worth it. Your call, of course, and others may have different (better!) advice.   kirstie_h Roving Host Host, Future Vehicles & Smart Shopper discussions
#242 of 293 Re: I35 demo purchase [jdden] by jchan2 Mar 17, 2005 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: jdden (Mar 17, 2005 9:48 am) The IRS uses the standard figure of $0.35 per mile for tax purposes, which may seem high but that's the average amount that it costs to run a car, considering depreciation, wear and tear and gasoline charges. That's about $1050 deducted from your planned offer price.   Some dealers still have 2004 models with 0 miles on it and are willing to bargain. What region of the country are you in? Some Boston dealers are still carrying brand new I35s, and Infiniti of Cincinnati still has about 40 of them.   Don't forget that Infiniti is offering $2000 Manufacturer-Dealer Cashback, and the holdback is around $800. Keep that in mind when deciding how much to offer.   And if you qualify, ask for the 1.9/2.9 APR financing. You'll save even more with this option. Replies to this message: jdden (Mar 17, 2005 6:18 pm) jhinsc (Mar 17, 2005 6:50 pm)
#243 of 293 Re: I35 demo purchase [jchan2] by jdden Mar 17, 2005 (6:18 pm)
Replying to: jchan2 (Mar 17, 2005 4:57 pm) First, thanks for the replies.   When determining the offering price would you use the used car value or invoice minus cashback & holdback minus value for mileage (+profit)?   Depending on invoice price they could be fairly close. I'm having trouble finding invoice for an '04 I35. Any suggestions on who still has 04 info available? What is a generally accepted profit? Replies to this message: jhinsc (Mar 17, 2005 6:50 pm)
#244 of 293 Re: I35 demo purchase [jdden] by jhinsc Mar 17, 2005 (6:50 pm)
Replying to: jdden (Mar 17, 2005 6:18 pm) Why not not use the used car value plus the cash back? That should give you the best possible price to negotiate to. You can't use the IRS's .35 per mile because that includes the costs of driving and insurance that you have not paid. I like the idea of .15 per mile though that's typical on leases. I think after all is said and done, $500 profit to the dealer seems fair to me.

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