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#1858 of 1962
Re: Gave in a bought an Altima yesterday... but got the hybrid on a whim [t [gregd1] by wyngator
Jul 05, 2008 (11:54 am)
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Replying to: gregd1 (Jul 05, 2008 9:21 am)

My local Nissan dealer said that YES all Nissan technicians are certified to work on the Hybrids. However, I was told that they could not bring them in for purchase but I had to travel to state where they are being sold for the purchase.
 
I was told that this was because Nissan purchased the hybrid technology from Toyota and it was Toyota who was restricting how many states they could sell them in and the timeline for allowing it.
 
Not sure if the dealership told me the truth or not, but that is what I was told.
#1859 of 1962
Re: Gave in a bought an Altima yesterday... but got the hybrid on a whim [w by gregd1
Jul 05, 2008 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: wyngator (Jul 05, 2008 11:54 am)

thanks,
I actually have one side of my family living in Cal. So I was thinking they could buy it.
But How to get it to Chicago?
Would they then do a dealer to dealer transfer?
Or would I have to ship it myself, like by train?
thanks
#1860 of 1962
Re: Gave in a bought an Altima yesterday... but got the hybrid on a whim [w [gregd1] by wyngator
Jul 05, 2008 (12:51 pm)
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Replying to: gregd1 (Jul 05, 2008 12:12 pm)

My local dealership did not indicate they they could get it transferred to me here. They led me to believe that I would have to travel up north to get my car (I am in Florida and the closest place for me would be NE) and that I would have to bring it back here. Once I brought the car back home, they could service it. Again, something about them not being allowed to sell them in Florida quite yet due to the Toyota contract. Good luck .... why don't you ask your local Nissan dealer and see what they tell you.
 
 
#1861 of 1962
Re: Gave in a bought an Altima yesterday... but got the hybrid on a whim [t by jchan2
Jul 05, 2008 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: gregd1 (Jul 05, 2008 9:21 am)

I don't think your dealer can transfer the car in and then sell you the car in Illinios; you'd have to get in touch with the N. California dealer and buy it from them, but then have it shipped to you or your Nissan dealer. You'll have to buy from the dealer in California, but you could probably handle all that by e-mail or the phone.
 
I think Nissan may still have some rebates left on the Altima, since they haven't sold 60K yet; the Altima Hybrid is extremely low volume, to the best of my knowledge.
 
All Nissan mechanics are certified to work on Hybrids, so if you purchase one in N. California but take it back to Illinois with you, any local Nissan dealer should be able to service the car.
 
Hope this helps!
#1862 of 1962
Re: Gave in a bought an Altima yesterday... but got the hybrid on a whim [t [jchan2] by marcogallo1986
Jul 07, 2008 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jul 05, 2008 3:14 pm)

anyone bye an altima in Pa or ny Nj ct pleas tell all of us how your byeing prosise was thankyou for reading.
#1863 of 1962
Re: Hybrids [gregd1] by milkman1
Jul 08, 2008 (5:20 pm)
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Replying to: gregd1 (Jul 05, 2008 10:51 am)

Buckeye in Columbus. I think there were 4 hybrids on the lot on the 3rd. They were all fully loaded. Think it was just under 34g total.
#1864 of 1962
Re: Hybrids [milkman1] by jchan2
Jul 08, 2008 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: milkman1 (Jul 08, 2008 5:20 pm)

Whoa.. Are they used or brand new? I know Ohio isn't on the list of approved states for the Altima Hybrid...
 
And $34K is straight up price gouging.. Whoever's considering an Altima Hybrid in Columbus should probably give the 4 cyl. SL a try...
#1865 of 1962
Re: Hybrids [jchan2] by gregd1
Jul 09, 2008 (7:51 am)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jul 08, 2008 6:44 pm)

I am not sure it's gouging or not.
I have been searching the Nissan dealers in Cal. mossy nissan has 43 Altima Hybrids!!!!
 
Depending on what is in the car. these guys have one listed at 33,700.
But with 43!!!! Altima Hybrids I would think they would look to deal.
 
I have been emailing them. Trying to get them to answer my questions.
But they seem to be hesitant to answer the question about transferring to Chicago.
Also about the enegry credits left on the Altima hybrid. It seems like there is $2,350.
#1866 of 1962
Price Shopping by mlegoudes
Jul 09, 2008 (1:58 pm)
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I've been shopping for an '08 Altima 2.5S with SL pkg and connection pkg. I'm in the Houston, TX area and the best deal I've been able to get is $23,995 + TTL. Just wondering if there are any thoughts on if I can get a better deal or not. Should I try to hold out until the '09 come out and then try to find a left over?
 
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
 
-Melissa
#1867 of 1962
Re: Hybrids [gregd1] by jchan2
Jul 09, 2008 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: gregd1 (Jul 09, 2008 7:51 am)

I guess it comes down to the equipment.. I wouldn't be surprised if the fully loaded ones with Navigation are into the low $30s... You really do pay a premium for it.
 
You could mention that they have 43 2008 models on the lot when the 2009s are coming soon... Just remind them that these cars will quickly be old inventory.
 
You could just ask them to ship the car to your house, removing a Nissan dealer completely out of the equation. In that case, it would be a lot like an eBay Motors deal where you mail them a check, and they put the car on a transporter to your house. I think you might want to ask someone who's purchased a car off of eBay and had it shipped to them to help you out.
 
Worst comes to worst, you can always fly out, buy the car, and ship it back... Or just take a lovely road trip in your new Altima back home:)

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