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Replying to: puri (Mar 16, 2005 7:47 pm) This topic is really for those who have already decided to purchase the Altima. To talk to other owners about reliability and other up- and downsides, please visit our regular Nissan Altima discussion. If you want to compare the two vehicles, you can visit our Comparisons - Sedans vs. Sedans board. kirstie_h Roving Host Host, Future Vehicles & Smart Shopper discussions |
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Just got done with the set of phone calls between various dealers after having gone though Edmunds guide. The confirmed offer after deducting the manufacturer's (1500) and student (500) rebates is: $17,495 for an Altima 2.5S Automatic with the optional mat set and splash guards. Financing APR for 48 months is 4.75% (first new car purchase so can't expect lower) The only other charges after this are the usual tax and license fees. I should also be able to wrangle out some deal on service discounts. I think this is a good deal for California, but I'd appreciate any comments/suggestions. Planning to actually buy this later today... Thanks.
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I located a dealership in the L.A. area that had the exact car I wanted to buy ('05 blk/blk SE manual w/no options). A few weeks later I went in to negotiate, and the salesman told me that the car was previously sold but was returned because the guy couldn't get financed. The mileage is a little over 500, but the dealer insists that the car is still new (because the registration/title was never processed) and is offering me only $200 below invoice. I don't feel that this is the best he can do; I believe the car should be re-sold as "used" (ethically speaking) with a deeper discount. What do you think a fair price would be for this situation? Maybe get them to throw in a sunroof...??? I'd like to purchase this car ASAP, so any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!!! 
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Replying to: syoung333 (Mar 17, 2005 12:19 pm) hope this helps & good luck! jenmun13 |
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Replying to: jenmun13 (Mar 20, 2005 1:50 am) thene |
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| Looking to buy a 2.5s w/ convenience pkg and hopefully ABS. They are hard to find. I am really wanting ABS, not sure why, besides I have always been told that they are a must for safety reasons. Any input on this would be great. Also, on price I have always been told to shoot for 80% of the MSRP when negotiating. I did this with my last new vehicle purchase and it proved to work in my favor. This was with a more expensive vehicle though. Is this asking too much in terms for an Altima. Ex, MSRP is $22,000 and 80% = $17,600 for purchase price. Of the $4400 discount, $1500 is from rebate, so I guess I would be negotiating around $2900 off of sticker. Any input would be great. | |
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Replying to: carshopn (Mar 24, 2005 3:09 pm) msrp 22760 invoice 21156 holdback 591 the difference between msrp and invoice minus holdback is only about 2100 - so expecting the dealer to take off $2900 plus the $1500 rebate isnt going to happen. but, now you have the numbers so you can work a good deal. if you leave 200-300 in the holdback for the dealer, he usually will take the deal. its not an always, but nissan is trying to move cars this month - its worth a shot! let us know how you do! |
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hey guys i just bought my Altima today and i'm very happy with how the deal turned out. Very little stress on the buying process. Altima 3.5 SL MSRP 28,530 Invoice:26,650 Paid: 24,400 +TTL this price is with the rebate the car has traction control, floor mats and sidesill option and tinted windows(i really didn't care for). Any ways this car is awesome, handles well and it is fast. I do have one question, the dealer mentioned something about the 3.5SL's suspension being more luxury tuned and hence absorbs bumps better compared to the 3.5SE or the 2.5? I did drive both and couldn't tell the difference too much. Any thoughts on that? thanks
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Replying to: brickers (Mar 26, 2005 10:51 pm) |
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Well, I have it narrowed down to 2 dealers. Boy, Nissan or these dealerships must be trying to move some cars by month end. This is for the 2.5S with conv.pkg, side sill and guards, and the floor mats. It retails around $22,300. I started shopping about a month ago putting some feelers out there and pretty heavy for the last week and a half. I think I am driving these saleman nuts. I've been in and out of their dealerships 3 or 4 times each. Finally one said that he could get me into one for $18000 a week ago. I only qualify for the $1500 rebate,not the extra $500 college grad rebate. I then started using that as a ballpark. Right now I have one to $17,500 but he says it will only be good through tomorrow since I supoosedly can help them make their month end goal with Nissan. Maybe they get some extra spiffs for selling 100 Nissan's in a month. With 2 days left they need 4 more sales to reach that goal. I think this is a pretty good deal considering it is about $4800 off of retail. This ended up exceeding my goal of purchasing this Altima for 80% of retail. It calculates  78.5% of retail for a final purchase price of $17,500. The only bummer for me was not being able to find the 2.5S with the standard convenience package and the ABS. Hopefully Nissan starts putting the ABS standard on all of their 2.5's. Happy car shoppin' to all!!!
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