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Re: Recent Quote: 2008 altima 2.5s with sl package [eyelonfang] by karpediem
Mar 04, 2008 (3:26 pm)
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Replying to: eyelonfang (Mar 04, 2008 12:50 pm)

really? will it matter if i live in pa instead of texas or california?
 
Invoice for the 2.5 SL is $23,518 and I would think you could get below that, before the rebate. Try to shop around to different dealers, I did all my negotiating through email.
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Re: 2008 Altima 2.5s with Conv pkg [sciencedoc] by kw_da
Mar 04, 2008 (3:39 pm)
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Replying to: sciencedoc (Mar 03, 2008 6:36 pm)

Hi,
 
What dealer did you buy from in LA area? Did you have a trade?
 
Thanks
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Re: Recent Quote: 2008 altima 2.5s with sl package [eyelonfang] by hackd
Mar 04, 2008 (6:28 pm)
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Replying to: eyelonfang (Mar 04, 2008 12:50 pm)

I actually live in Long Island so I would tend to think my cost would potentially be higher as everything is usually more expensive here.
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Re: Recent Quote: 2008 altima 2.5s with sl package [eyelonfang] by jchan2
Mar 05, 2008 (4:28 pm)
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Replying to: eyelonfang (Mar 04, 2008 12:50 pm)

I think you should be able to get a lower price than many of us in the interior US
(Tennessee, especially) because of the increased competition between dealerships and the proximity of cities. (I'm sure you could go to DC, Baltimore, or even NY or Boston for your car if you really wanted to, whereas I'm restricted to Atlanta or Chicago at best)
 
I have noticed that it costs more to buy a car in Nashville than it does in Chicago, Boston, or DC.
 
Competition is the key factor. Get a bunch of dealer quotes, and a few from cities further away, and take the lowest price to your local dealer and get them to match the price, if possible...
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Re: Recent Quote: 2008 altima 2.5s with sl package [karpediem] by pearljam7
Mar 06, 2008 (9:20 pm)
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Replying to: karpediem (Mar 03, 2008 11:18 pm)

Yes, the OTD price includes tax which ended up being about $1300 or so and also tag, registration, etc...
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good deal? by rmj2179
Mar 07, 2008 (7:36 am)
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I just bought a 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5SL white frost w/ blonde int. and then discovered this website! I paid $23,325 OTD... Good deal?
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Re: good deal? [rmj2179] by stkntraffic
Mar 07, 2008 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: rmj2179 (Mar 07, 2008 7:36 am)

OTD is meaningless since we don't know where you live and how much taxes you pay there. Better idea is to post the purchase price of the car plus any dealer doc fee.
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1st time Nissan Altima 2.5 S buyer by icepolo
Mar 08, 2008 (7:17 am)
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Is there anyone could give me an adivse where in Queens, NY dealership offers a good deal for the '08 Nissan Altima 2.5 S w/ Convenience Plus Package? Is the Technology package a prerequisite for the Spoiler or Fog light? This is my first time buying a car.
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Re: 1st time Nissan Altima 2.5 S buyer [icepolo] by rlohrman
Mar 08, 2008 (10:11 am)
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Replying to: icepolo (Mar 08, 2008 7:17 am)

Here is my suggestion for purchasing your car. First determine exactly what options you want on your car including engine, packages, color, etc. Next, determine what the invoice price is for your car via this website. Then, assuming that there is more than one dealership in your area, email each of them indicating that you have an offer in writing (I suggest you state this offer is at least $200 below invoice with 3.9%) and you are giving them the chance the BEAT this offer.
 
Sit back and wait for their responses. Some will igore you, some will say take the deal and some will say come on in. For those that say come on in, confirm via email that they have the exact car as indicated in your email and that they are willing to beat the deal you currently have. Once at the dealership, should they try to bait and switch (which some will...it happened to me), just walk out.
 
The important message here is that you are creating an environment where one dealership is competing with another for your business. It eliminates the process where they are constantly asking you to "meet them halfway" on the difference between what they are offering and what you are willing to pay. Just keep referring back to the email (make sure you bring a printed copy of your email and their response) and say..."I have my deal...just giving you the chance to beat it". And do not feel you have to answer them when they question where you got the deal from...it is none of their business.
 
This is exactly what I did here in Dallas and got a Slate Gray 08 Altima Coupe with the premium package for $400 below invoice. It took time and patience, as well as walking out of two different dealerships, but it was worth the effort. You will also find that as the month-end approaches, you will find them more anxious to sell you a car....so wait until the last possible day of the month to make your deal.

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