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Nissan Quest Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#560 of 719 Advice needed on purchasing a demo by zgrrrl

Apr 29, 2008 (2:46 pm)

I am trying to help my sister research & purchase a new Minivan.
  
How much would you take in to consideration for a "never titled" demo depreciation?
  
The Nissan dealer had a 2007 Quest SE demo on the lot w/ 4k miles on it. The only other options added were the Nav & entertainment systems. Edmunds TMV for this vehicle used is 30k. The dealer wanted to sell it for 35k.
  
Is "never titled" worth 5k?
  
I am not sure what the total value added should be. Any help on how to research this would be helpful. Thanks!

#561 of 719 Re: Advice needed on purchasing a demo [zgrrrl] by nhonickman

Apr 29, 2008 (4:48 pm)

Replying to: zgrrrl (Apr 29, 2008 2:46 pm)
here is my 2 cents...we own 07 SE with DVD entertainment, no NAV..nice van, but gas mileage sucks
 
In this economy, the demo is used in my mind...and no title is not worth $5K....you need to find out out what a low mile 2007 Quest SE goes at auction, then you know the bottom price..I would offer $30K and see what they say....

#562 of 719 Re: Advice needed on purchasing a demo [nhonickman] by zgrrrl

Apr 30, 2008 (8:18 am)

Replying to: nhonickman (Apr 29, 2008 4:48 pm)
Thanks for the response, nhonickman. Yeah, I think we've decided that unless we can get the actual USED bb value for the '07 then a new '08 w/ rebate is the way to go.
 
However, what kind of gas mileage are you getting? What was the expectation?

#563 of 719 Re: Advice needed on purchasing a demo [zgrrrl] by nhonickman

Apr 30, 2008 (4:40 pm)

Replying to: zgrrrl (Apr 30, 2008 8:18 am)
We are getting about 16mpg...I figured at least 18mpg

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May 07, 2008 (4:29 pm)

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#565 of 719 What Deal should I expect on this Demo Quest? by dodgehappy

May 20, 2008 (6:29 am)

A dealer a couple of hours away from me is offering top dollar for our trade- which I cant come close to around here. He emailed me with the following vehicle and I am curious what I should be expecting the low end price to be for such a demo vehicle. Any help would be appreciated! Also, should I shy away from Demo vehicles?
Dealer Email:
One Quest we have retails at $35,810.00. It is an SL model, with Silver exterior, Sunroof package, dvd system, and the SL leather group. We ordered this vehicle, and tried to order as close to a SE (the top model) as possible. It is a demonstrator and has 5,400 miles. There is also a $3,500.00 reduction from a factory rebate. There is no in-service date yet, so the factory warranty would start from the date of your purchase, and mileage from 0 miles, through 36,000. Also there is a 5 years or 60,000 mile warranty on powertrain components and labor.

#566 of 719 Re: What Deal should I expect on this Demo Quest? [dodgehappy] by zgrrrl

May 20, 2008 (8:00 am)

Replying to: dodgehappy (May 20, 2008 6:29 am)
I just recently went through the whole "demo" fiasco on a Quest and after getting some advice from the guys over in the sales forum about the actual VALUE of a demo, decided NOT to go w/ it, because it really isn't a value.
 
This was the consensus: ANY demo, even though it is NOT titled, is still a used car and should be priced as such. Never being titled brings no extra value save for the fact you get the full warranty. Which you would get anyway with a NEW car which you could pick up for the same price. Same goes for the rebate.
 
If you really want the demo, find out the blue blue book value (used) of the demo and go from there. The fact that it's never been titled is a red herring.

#567 of 719 Re: What Deal should I expect on this Demo Quest? [zgrrrl] by dodgehappy

May 20, 2008 (8:16 am)

Replying to: zgrrrl (May 20, 2008 8:00 am)
Thanks for the info, that does make sense. I guess I will see how low they are willing to go on their demo vehicle and go from there.
I guess on the other hand if we are going to lease and can get a better deal out of the demo vs a new one it may not be such a big deal since I will get rid of it at lease end and dont need to worry about loss of value from the inital mileage? Am I looking at this right?

#568 of 719 Re: What Deal should I expect on this Demo Quest? [dodgehappy] by marcogallo1986

May 20, 2008 (8:58 am)

Replying to: dodgehappy (May 20, 2008 8:16 am)
Hey if you are going to leese I would just go for a new 2008 quest No sence in evan looking at this demmo Quest. I would cont adleast 10 dealers to start with and get there bids. What color are you Looking for. Look at FIts Mall in Pa if you are Not to far away.
 Has anyone baught a quest in the new Yor aria I am going to look In to one for My dad he is looking now quest s moddle Not menny options. Thankyou for reading my Posting have a verry good day Guys Marco SOrry about my spelling.

#569 of 719 Re: What Deal should I expect on this Demo Quest? [marcogallo1986] by marcogallo1986

May 31, 2008 (8:43 pm)

Replying to: marcogallo1986 (May 20, 2008 8:58 am)
does anyone no if Nissan is going to introduce a new quest for 20010 next year at the 2009 auto shows cumming up next year Pleas let me no if anyone has a place to read up on that new moddle of quest any specks and things like that thankyou.

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