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Bought my '05 G35 MT Sedan a few months ago. Since I did most of my research here on Edmunds, thought I would share my experience. Had one of the BEST buying experiences ever. Started off by using the Edmunds TMV pricing and new car dealer search. Closest dealer to me was Infiniti of Pleasanton. The internet sales manager emailed me back. A lot of the correspondence was actually done by email, and even said that I was a few weeks away from actually making a decision. Then I didn't do anything for 2 weeks. I thought I was going to get phone calls every few days, with sales gimmicks and etc. Instead, all I got a thank you for considering Pleasanton Automall email. At that point, I go into the dealership w/o appt and started checking out the NAV and the MT vs AT, interior colors, etc. The Internet Manager sits with me and answers my all my questions. Then I leave since they didn't have the exact color combo and package that I wanted. Another week goes by and I do more inventory searches from other local dealerships on their websites. I finally find a '05 Silver MT Sedan with the Prem Package C in Oakland, CA. So I let him know and tell him I found what I wanted, but at another dealership. I also tell him that I have the VPP program. So instead of driving out of my area to the other dealership and start up negotiations with them, he assures me that he'll swap one of their inventory cars for the one I want. The next day, the car is at Pleasanton and I give him my VPP claim number, he returns a sticky with the VPP price. The price was basically a few hundred below the TMV and invoice price, so I'm actually content with the price. The entire price negotiation took all of 10 seconds. Not a single round of low-balling/ high-balling. No finance managers ganging up on me. I almost felt cheated for having researched so much and had mentally prepared for hours of negotiations, for nothing. Even all the accessories and dealer programs were offered to me at invoice price. If you can get a car through the VPP program, I highly recommend that process. But I also have to give credit to the Internet Sales Manager at Pleasanton for his patience and honesty. He easily earned my business. He even remembered me several months later when I go back for my first oil change. In a nutshell, if you can use the VPP pricing, it's worth your time. If you find a dealer you like working with, let them worry about getting the car you want into their inventory, and give them the business. Plus, it feels like a good business relationship instead of a cold auto sale. And I think that's what made my experience so positive.
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Replying to: eggcited (Nov 22, 2005 4:33 am) Hope to see you over in the Infiniti Owners Clubs! kirstie_h Roving Host Host, Future Vehicles & Smart Shopper discussions |
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Replying to: m35blur (Nov 21, 2005 5:28 pm) I also am looking for for the 06 Coupe premium sport automatic. The best price dealer also told me it is $500 over invoice with a price tag of $34,500. What did he offer you guys? Reason I ask is the invoices I am seeing are a little over 35k which would make this price $500 below invoice. I am a bit confused on that. Thanks. |
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I am beginning my search for a 2006 G35 Coupe with an MSRP of approx $38,750 (automatic, premium package w/ intelligent key, aero package, sport suspension package). When I asked what invoice is on the car, one dealer informed me invoice on these cars is always 6% under MSRP. Is this true? Also, he says there are no financing incentives or other incentives on '06 coupes right now. Is this true? If so, any ideas when any of those might come into play? The thought of paying 6% or 7% interest on a car is not appealing.
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Quoted 2006 G35X sedan in NJ. A/T, Prem. C, mats, splash guards  $34,550.
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| Just bought a used 04 G35 Sedan with 10k miles. Sport pacakge, 6spd (sport suspension is std with this option), sunroof, premium package, aero, upgraded bose, heated seats/mirrors, spoiler. The only things it doesn't have is navigation and satelite radio. Dealer said it was rare to find this auto. Paid $26,500 after a ton of negotiating. Bad, good or great deal? The car is awesome. 4-doors to fit my family and a 6spd for me to have fun with. The best of both worlds. | |
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Replying to: tammy08 (Nov 22, 2005 2:45 pm) I'm in a hurry now, or I'd look up the real invoice delta here on Edmunds. You can too, both for the car itself & the options you want. Going to the dealer with all the information at hand puts you in a much better position. Good luck. |
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Replying to: kki000 (Nov 08, 2005 8:38 am) did you put anything down? thanks
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Replying to: 10nisbum (Nov 23, 2005 7:24 am) |
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