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#1844 of 1945 Re: 3.5SL Prices? [trolleyfan] by habiem Jun 28, 2008 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: trolleyfan (Jun 28, 2008 2:27 pm) sweet. Thanks for the info. A got a call from a dealer that said 25k for the 3.5SL, but he was including the college grad rebate, too (doesn't apply). Plus I'm looking to lease, so the $1250 isn't applicable, putting the price at $26750. Granted that's not bad, but I'd like to get it down a bit, or at least get a few freebies I'll probably take my chances and assume July deals will be better based on what's (not) happening with consumer spending right now.   Anyone know anything about the costco auto program? Worth checking into?
#1845 of 1945 2.5S with convenience plus by cward74 Jun 30, 2008 (12:05 pm)
Bought a 2.5S with the convenience plus package, floor mats, splash guards and automatic transmission for $20,950 Saturday. A few dealerships here in Michigan/Ohio are advertising a base 2.5S at around $18K and that is what I used to negotiate from and added the options to it. Of course the dealer squirmed and said they would lose money at those prices but after telling him I was going to have to check out those dealers, he came back with an offer that was $500 less than what my goal had been to end up at. Deal. Theoretically, if my numbers are correct, you should be able to get a 2.5S with the SL package for in the low $22K's. Your best bet is to research the Hell of prices on the car you want, take the info with you to the dealer, and be firm that you want that deal or you are going to drive how ever many miles away that the other dealer is. I'm pretty sure all dealers pay roughly the same prices for their cars so if one dealer can offer a hot price, they all should be able to. Like I said, my dealer balked, walked back to the tower, and came back in about 5 minutes with the offer. It was quick and easy. Probably could have worked down a few more hundred if I was in the mood, but I was able to get a good deal without needing to endure the stressful haggling process. FYI - the 2 dealers in Michigan with the hot ads were "Sterling Heights Nissan" and "Jeffrey Nissan" in Roseville. Replies to this message: nissan_gal (Jun 30, 2008 1:24 pm) cward74 (Jun 30, 2008 5:52 pm) marcogallo1986 (Jun 30, 2008 7:14 pm)
#1846 of 1945 Trade-in by cward74 Jun 30, 2008 (12:09 pm)
Oh, one other thing. If you are trading in, absolutely make sure you check your trade in value at Kelly Blue Book as well as a couple other sites. Print them and bring them with you too. The dealer tried to tell me the Kelly Blue Book value on my van was a couple thousand less than what I had just ran. He showed me his copy as back-up and it was discovered that he had "mistakenly" put in the wrong model of our Caravan. Fixed it and the numbers were much more favorable. I could have easily fell for it if I was unaware of where I should have been $$ wise.
#1847 of 1945 Re: 2.5S with convenience plus [cward74] by nissan_gal Jun 30, 2008 (1:24 pm)
Replying to: cward74 (Jun 30, 2008 12:05 pm) Is your 20,950 out of the door cost ? what are the rebates that you got ? Replies to this message: cward74 (Jun 30, 2008 5:52 pm) marcogallo1986 (Jun 30, 2008 7:14 pm)
#1848 of 1945 Re: 2.5S with convenience plus [nissan_gal] by cward74 Jun 30, 2008 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: nissan_gal (Jun 30, 2008 1:24 pm) No, was before tax and fees. I don't think you could do OTD for that amount for the convenience plus. You could probably get the basic convenience package OTD for a little over $21K. I used the $1250 rebate and the dealer gave another $2300 or so. Basically, you should be able to get around $3500+ off MSRP if the rebate is still available. Replies to this message: marcogallo1986 (Jun 30, 2008 7:14 pm)
#1849 of 1945 Re: 2.5S with convenience plus [cward74] by marcogallo1986 Jun 30, 2008 (7:14 pm)
Replying to: cward74 (Jun 30, 2008 5:52 pm) yea he is rite you should be able to get that car for around a bit over $22000 good luck let us no how you make out look at menny dealers and get menny quotes over the internet have you test drivin the car yet grate car thankyou for reading keep us updated.
#1850 of 1945 Re: Altima 2.5S with SL package [pmlboy] by yzfr104 Jul 03, 2008 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: pmlboy (Apr 09, 2008 1:10 pm) Hi there,   Do you mind telling me which dealer you went to?   Thank you.   FL, Replies to this message: lsp1 (Jul 04, 2008 4:46 am)
#1851 of 1945 Re: Just beginning my search [madpistol] by wyngator Jul 03, 2008 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: madpistol (Jun 24, 2008 10:28 pm) Well, its done. I did buy the Acura TL. I think the Altima is a beautiful car. I started my search looking at that vehicle. After many, many test drives .... I decided that I liked the feel of the TL. Also, I loved its navigation system. Honestly, I think the Altima has a sharper exterior, but I liked the interior of the TL better. I decided to go for that. Good luck to all of you and thanks for your advice over the weeks.   .....Laurie
#1852 of 1945 Re: Altima 2.5S with SL package [yzfr104] by lsp1 Jul 04, 2008 (4:46 am)
Replying to: yzfr104 (Jul 03, 2008 1:21 pm) I went to Young Automotive Group in Lansing, MI. I did my deal with Skip Young, the owner of the dealership. He took my Cadillac SRX in early, 4 months, and paid the lease. He then repaired my Cadillac which had approximately $2000 worth of damage to the rear quarter panel and bumper. I had estimates from other repair places and dealerships, so I know that was the cost of repairs if I had to pay.   I leased an 08, S with the 4 cyl. with the Xtronic CVT. It has the SL package, comfort and convenience package, splash guards, connection package with the Bose and bluetooth and the floor mat set. The list on the car is $26,790 which is probably high because the SL package was added on the vehicle. The lease amount monthly is good and I can get more mpg than I did on the SRX, There are very few Altimas here in Lansing. Mine had to be brought in from Saginaw as I really wanted the XM radio that comes with the Connection package. I really like the hands free phone too.   Probably more info than you wanted, but I do like the car and will be driving it for the next three years, or less.
#1853 of 1945 WARNING: CVT + MITCHMILLERS GAS MILEAGE by carfr3ak Jul 04, 2008 (3:51 pm)
Replying to: mitchmiller (Jun 06, 2008 3:45 pm) I suggest Everyone to not do what he is doing to his car.   What he is doing is putting the engine under tremendous load!   There is a reason why cars have gears, the first gear is to help the engine begin to move the cars massive weight, after you shift to the 2nd gear, the transmission helps the engine move the car faster and faster.   Imagine walking up the stairs, if you step one at a time, it's quite easy.   Now imagine jumping 2-3 steps at 1 time constantly, and you get a small idea of what the engine is going through.   If you have driven up a mountain in the improper gear, the car is slow and you heighten the risk of knock in the engine, and that is very detrimental to the life of the engine.   Knock is when the engine cylinder ignites prematurely at the incorrect time. Imagine All 4 pistons moving freely, when 1 abruptly stops, causing tremendous resistance to the other 3 pistons, the crankshaft, and engine internals.   I REPEAT: I SUGGEST YOU DO NOT DO WHAT HE IS DOING TO HIS CAR!

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