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Replying to: rhard49 (Dec 06, 2008 2:10 pm) |
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I know the dealers are selling the 08 G35 sedans below invoice, but how close to invoice are the 09 G37 sedans? I am in San Diego and am still debating between an 09 TSX and and 09 G37. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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Replying to: sandiegodriver (Dec 07, 2008 2:34 pm) |
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Replying to: rhard49 (Dec 06, 2008 2:10 pm) interesting!
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Replying to: michael9999 (Dec 03, 2008 10:43 am) next question-which is better the auto 5 speed or the manual 6 speed? Any ideas of what and how much better the g37 is over the g35? i understand there is about 30 more horsepower. that is not a huge deal for me as I want a fun car to drive. dont know how much more power i really need over the base line. are there aftermarket products that help power or handling over the base models? -within reason? thanks for any reply.
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Replying to: ricowest (Dec 07, 2008 4:36 pm) |
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Replying to: WildcatFan (Dec 07, 2008 5:31 pm) I think you'd do well getting the G35 w/ 5spd auto, the 6 speed has a quirky clutch, once you get used to it you'll be fine, but it takes some practice. The savings on the G35 should make up for the hit you'll take down the road IMO. For good aftermarket & tuning info www.g35driver.com is "the place". |
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Replying to: ricowest (Dec 07, 2008 4:36 pm)
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Replying to: rhard49 (Dec 07, 2008 9:20 pm) That is quite an abysmal view of dealers, especially when you have to dance the waltz with them every couple of years. "Scum" is a hard word, but I am sure there are many (not all) car dealers that could rightfully deserve the title. You are correct though - at the end of the day, it's the BUYER that signs on the dotted line in the check book and purchase/lease contracts. As a buyer, we do have the upper hand in these difficult times for the manufacturers. As the saying goes, cash is king and the dealers need the cash more than they need a car sitting on their lots for months at time. I was talking with the internet sales manager at a local Infiniti dealership and he was concerned with how the "big 3 bailout" is truly changing public perception of not just the big 3, but ALL auto manufacturers and dealers. This concern translates to me as... he can have my cheapest and smartest money today just so he has cash to operate in 2009. Ultimately, this led to my cash offer price (with standard financing) on a fully loaded (negatively perceived V8) 2008 M45s for a little over $40K. My spin on the deal was this... 1. The dealer is making creamy money on every single 0.9 G35 deal - I gave them my spreadsheet about how much money they are making on a deal and from where (manufacturer holdbacks, selldowns, and people not taking the cash deal). 2. V8 - oooh, a bad word in these times. 3. The car has been DEPRECIATING heavily on their lot for 3 months. I showed them a KBB and Edmunds retail and wholesale value on the M45. Find out how long a G35, an M35, and an M45 have been on the sales lots. G's are moving faster, but not by much. The moral of this long winded story. Go in with a documented case for your lowball offers and be willing to walk away. I left the dealer as he is waiting to to talk to the general manager today to okay the $40K deal on a new 2008 M45.
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Replying to: tanjak (Dec 05, 2008 8:07 am) Did you pull the trigger? Did you run the numbers for multiple scenarios? > 34,500 with 0 down and 0.9 financing > 31,500 with 0 down and 5.0 financing > 31,500 with 0 down and 6.0 financing There are times when taking the standard financing with the cash offer prove to be more. I think in your case - the 0.9 saves you about $500 to $600 over the life of the loan (assuming it's a 5 year note). Did you also ask for what the holdbacks were on the G35 beyond the "invoice price"? Did you also see if there were additional "dealer selldowns" beyond the "invoice price". After invoice pricing, holdbacks, and selldowns - the dealer could still make a small profit of $300 to $800 depending on the type of vehicle and options desired.
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