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Replying to: asteinberg (Mar 14, 2008 7:55 pm) Doc fees in AZ are $369 - $399, but vary all over. CA is set by law to $55; Dennis knows a dealer that has $0 doc fees. Look a couple pages back in the lease thread for the March residuals and money factors.
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Replying to: waltaz (Mar 14, 2008 10:17 pm) I have BMW530i. Question is whether to go for InfinitiG35 or spend more for a LexusGS350. Regardless, I'm curious. As someone who has bought near invoice the last several cars. can you explain-- if i get an Infiniti at $500 under invoice (to allow for rebate), or the equivalent of invoice, how does the dealership, with all its expenses (location, utilities, staff, insurance, etc.) find money to pay the salesman who handles the transaction, and where is any profit for the dealership. Surely, the holdback is not enough to accommodate the salesman and the dealer profit. If they're hoping to make money off financing, I would probably pay cash; or, if I lease, demand the wholesale money factor. What am I missing? Why is this car so discounted? Is there a problem with it? |
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Replying to: asteinberg (Mar 14, 2008 10:50 pm) I know they make money at invoice due to the holdback and the dealer doc fee, at least. Plus whatever they sell you in finance. I look at this way - I can get them to agree pretty quickly to a near-invoice deal, which means it must be OK for them. Also, we're the exception...most people are probably happy to get a deal off MSRP and drive away happy. |
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Replying to: asteinberg (Mar 14, 2008 10:50 pm) Do not feel bad about getting what seems like a zero margin deal for the dealer. After a trip to the service department down the road, you will see how it all comes out in the wash.
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Replying to: kobayashi (Mar 15, 2008 7:12 am) -- On another matter, I'm trying to understand why I should, or should not, spend the extra money to get a Lexus GS350, vs an Infiniti G35. Any thoughts?
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Replying to: asteinberg (Mar 15, 2008 8:49 am) If you are worried about how much the dealer makes then simply pay full MSRP and ease your mind. If the dealer and the salesperson were not making money on the deal, they would not sell you the car. Your job is to get the best price for yourself not not worry about how they are getting paid. It is your money, go drive both and see which appeals to you better. If it is the GS and you don't mind paying the extra money, then get it. You are asking in a G forum which car you should get which is pretty dumb if you think about it  . Both are nice cars, the G is sportier and costs less and has a better lease or loan available. All that does not matter if the GS is for you. You have to drive it and pay for it, so you have to decide. Dennis |
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Replying to: asteinberg (Mar 15, 2008 8:49 am) As to the G35 vs. GS350 debate - I think they are pretty different cars, irregardless of price. The Lexus is focused more on luxury and the Infiniti more sport. If being more disconnected from the driving experience and pampered in high end leather and wood is more your style, the Lexus is a great way to sit back and be driven. The Infiniti provides more of a connected feel and veers towards sport more than luxury - the exhaust note, sport packages and road feel separate the cars. Although lexus and Infiniti initially each grew out of two leading mass market car makers, each went at it a little different. |
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Replying to: asteinberg (Mar 14, 2008 10:50 pm) And any successful New car dealer runs very profitable Parts and Service department as well us Used car department. That's where the money is for them. Also, it seems like nowadays on many brands like Infiniti/Nissan and others have very little gap between Invoice and MSRP compare to several years ago. On G35, depending on options, difference between Invoice and MSRP is only about $3000 to $4000. To me it doesn't sound right on a car with MSRP of $35000 or more. Finally, all new cars cost money to a dealer if they sit too long. It would be better for them to make $300 less now than have it sit on their lot and cost interest money. There's nothing wrong with G35 in my opinion. It's one of the best Sports Sedan and Coupe in its segment. Right now economy is bad and car dealers in general are not doing well, so it is a Buyer's Market, just like Realestate Market. 
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Replying to: jeffmo2334 (Mar 14, 2008 7:56 am) Thanks for your thoughtful insight, it really helps me in deciding which way to go. The new '07 G35 coupe with premium package is for 29.5K plus tax and title/Doc. fee, which in my opinion is quite an irresistable price to pass ( MSRP 37K ), however, the resale after a few years and no special financing plus the fact that it is an older model may not be worth the saving.........Jeff, I live in Wisconsin Guys, thanks again a1s1a1
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