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#314 of 6447 G35 deal by cbarry1 Dec 02, 2002 (8:45 pm)
Well, I searched the Infiniti web site for the exact car I wanted, and told a salesman at the dealership we were coming. We had test driven one at another dealer, but they did not have the winter package, and heated seats were a must for my wife.   Showed up at the dealer (Troncalli Infiniti in Decatur, GA), armed with invoice and sticker prices. We test drove the car, and sat down to business. I admit I am a good bargainer-- I could start a second business helping folks buy cars from greedy dealers.   Their invoice price was $426 higher than Edmund's because of a "Market Adjustment" for the Atlanta area. I confirmed that all the Atlanta Infiniti dealers charge this. I don't like it, but was stuck with it. They also charged a $499 documentation fee. I told them I was taking these fees into account when I made my offer.   Negotiations started with them at sticker and me at invoice. They offered to split the difference, I went up $200. They offered to again split the difference, I went up $100. They offered $34,100, I said $33,850. They said $33,900 and finance with Infiniti and the deal was done. I said $33,850 final or I walk. They caved in and granted me the final $50. We financed with Infiniti at 4.99%, which is lower than our credit union.   The only real problem came when Troncalli Infiniti tried to charge the wrong tax percentage. In Georgia, you pay tax on the vehicle depending on which county THE BUYER lives in, not where the dealer is located. The dealer was located in a county with a 1% higher tax rate, and told me I had to pay the HIGHER TAX rate. I told them NO. I walked to the Nissan dealership next door and confirmed the rule with the sales mgr. Then I called up a couple of dealerships on my cell phone and had them talk to the Troncalli people. The Troncalli folks said, OK, we can deliver the car in your county, but you have to sign a notarized statement stating the car was delivered in your county. No problem, show me where to sign. We were able to get the lower tax rate, and the car was "delivered" in my county.   All in all, a stressful, but satisfying experience. I feel that a got a really good deal, considering how popular the G35 is now. I think the dealer made some good $$ also, so everyone came out OK.   -cbarry1
#315 of 6447 Deal in Philly by phillycheesehd Dec 03, 2002 (6:57 am)
Just picked up a silver sedan w/ premium pack, winter sport, aero & trunk mat at a Philly dealer.   MSRP - $34,890 My Price - $32,800   I found a couple of local dealers willing to go to this price (over $2k off MSRP), but I ended up with the dealer that gave me the best trade value (basically galves price), and treated me the best during negotiations.   For financing, they offered my 4.9% / 60, but I ended up w/ my credit union at the same.   I liked it a lot during test drives, but now that I have it, love it and I can't wait to drive!   Go Pack!
#316 of 6447 There goes MY good deal of the week by designguy Dec 03, 2002 (9:59 am)
Here I thought I got a good deal at Troncalli (Atlanta), but cbarry1 trumped me good. I didn't get the Winter Package (this cold snap is making me think I should have) and still ended up paying slightly more. I was all excited to tell the group I've been silently following for months of my good fortune, but am left speechless by cbarry's skill. I should have waited one more weekend before making my purchase so I could have seen his post and supplemented my negotiating tactics with his hard work. Nice job, cbarry!   Here's what I got: 2003.5 Sedan Desert Platinum with Willow Premium Sport Nav Aero   MSRP: 36,440 Invoice: 33,281 My Price: 34,000 (+TTT)
#317 of 6447 CBarry and Designguy by maxima4 Dec 03, 2002 (5:55 pm)
All in all you both did very well! It's good to see that both your purchases included the NAV. I was considering omitting that when it came to purchasing the car, but I have renewed hope that I can actually afford the NAV. I do some traveling for my job and it will come in handy. Good luck to both with your new cars!!   I'll post in a month or so when I finally put pen to paper and close a deal.   PS...4.99% is a very good rate. They seem to be matching Peoplefirst.com's rate for 60 months
#318 of 6447 VPP details/experience by tmk3 Dec 04, 2002 (3:53 pm)
Like bad clams I'm interested in VPP details. Pls let me know if you have experience with this. tmkelsey11hotmail.com. thanks.
#319 of 6447 tmk3 by designguy Dec 05, 2002 (7:42 am)
I'm involved in the Business Associates VPP program, so I can only speak to that. VPP for Nissan employees may be a bit different. It was my backup price when going in because I thought I could get a better price on my own.   The VPP only affects the base price according to a rep I talked with on the phone a few months ago. It applies to a car whether you order it or if you buy one off the lot. You pay 2.5% above base invoice, then pay for any options on top of that (at MSRP). While this would be a good place to start if dealerships are married to the sticker price (or more if it's a hot car), it's not a great deal when the dealer is already shaving off dollars from MSRP.   Also, certain vehicles aren't eligible. New cars such as the 350Z and G35 Coupe aren't. You're on your own when negotiating prices with those from the start. You'll usually have to wait 6-9 months before any VPP kicks in. And even then, it's at a dealer's discression. Not all participate in the program. If they think they can continue to get sticker for a car, they probably won't discount too much, even for VPP.   Hope that helps.
#320 of 6447 more VPP by anitafagina Dec 05, 2002 (6:41 pm)
What designguy said is absolutely true. In the Northwest (2 in Washington, 1 in Oregon), there are no VPP participants because they are selling them at MSRP or over...some claim they are, but they'd exclude G35 sedan/coupe. No problem if you want to get a QX4.   I'm looking to go down to Calif when the price cool down a little...   Anita
#321 of 6447 Is twilight blue color availble in the northeast? by genemachine1 Dec 07, 2002 (3:57 am)
I contacted infiniti about twilight blue color and was told it no longer is available. I just read a posting from Georgia that stated he got a twilight blue color. I am from Penna. and currently talking to dealers from N.J. and Penna. I also want to add that I am looking for a 2000$ discount off MSRP of 34,890$ vehicle. Am I realistic? Can I tweak more off my discount?
#322 of 6447 twilight blue by cheerioboy26 Dec 07, 2002 (2:06 pm)
Twilight blue was discontinued at the end of the summer. It was built for the 2003 MY. For "2003.5" (although Infiniti doesn't use that term,) it's more of a royal blue now, carribean blue I think is its name.   A few people have gotten $2K, but not many.
#323 of 6447 Twilight Blue by slasher617 Dec 09, 2002 (8:08 am)
I bought my Twilight Blue in Atlanta, the first week in September. I did a search of inventory on Infiniti's web site and found only a handful of them anywhere on the east coast. I had a dealer in New York offer to locate the car for me but he said it would take two months. I found it and made the deal myself. I can honestly say that you have a very small chance of finding one since I only had about 10 to choose from up and down the coast and that was three months ago. Good luck in your search.

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