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266 messages, Last post on Sep 01, 2008 at 9:22 AM
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Replying to: shlafer (Feb 12, 2008 11:27 am) You never said what the msrp was on this car, it really doesn't matter and if you follow these guidlines you should get the car for at least $3000 (low side), to $4000 off the msrp. If you haven't bought it yet try this and let me know how you make out. The sentras have the $1250 or $1000 with 3.9% interest untill the end of the month so it should be done in that time frame to get the best deal. You should have your mind made up as to the car and features you want and be flexible as far as color, or if you are not flexible on color Just do not let the salesman know. This is very important, you should only talk car price and NOT payments, use the edmonds finance calculater when getting your prices to figure out the payments at first, use 5.9% as a rate if you have good credit, do not listen to the salesman when they say no one gets it for that now, it's BS. OK here we go: 1) go to edmonds.com and request quotes for your vehichle, the more dealers the better. 2) Wait TWO days to gather all info and have them give you a stock# so you can look at it over the net, make sure they email with the info, at this point make sure they know you will definatly be buying within a few days and you can even tell them a downpayment figure, along with a payment figure that you are interested in, but make sure you lowball the payment figure, ex.. I wanted as close to $200  72 months but knew this was impossible for them and they will problably even laugh, BUT REMEMBER, at this point this is a reference for them and you , still deal with only the figure price of the actual car, not monthly payments. 3) All your information should be in front of you at the end of two days. Email all of the dealers in ONE email, on the best price you recieved so far for the car, not payment price just full price, in this email start talking about finance rates, and an out the door price with ALL fees included, tell them if they have hidden fees when you go in to sign you will walk, you want all fees to be upront and disclosed now. 4) Wait two days before doing anything. You will get a lot of offers and you are going to think this is the best I can do, but it will get better. 5) After the two days pick the two best. You start calling them and tell them what the other dealer is giving you and do not feel guilty. After calling the both of them you should have your best deal( it might take a day or so on this also). Do not tell the other dealer you have made your mind up yet , because if the deal falls thru at dealer one you have dealer #2 to fall back on. 6) Go test drive your new car, make sure they know you still have dealer #2 to go to and they will not want to let you get out the door without the new car, so they will give you the best rate they can, at this point it should only be about the financing rates and the shape of the car and not the purchase price. During all of these negotiations, DO NOT get excited, and do not commit to what you think might be a good deal. You have to let the whole process play out. Good luck. 
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The starting price for the 2008 Sentra S was $18070. The only additional options were floor mats and a rear spoiler. Then they allowed $2,500 for the trade in which reduced the price down to $15,570 Added 'Document fee' of $279, plus tax of $1,109.43, plus title fee of $21.00 to come to a total of $16,979.43 Then they 'subtracted' $2,250 in incentives: $1,250 Mfgs Incentive (good til March 8th I believe), $500 for College Grad and $500 for President's Day. This brought the final 'out the door' price down to $14,729.43 |
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My wife and I purchased a new Sentra SL about a month ago. We thought we were going to buyu the Civic, but we're glad we didnt. Despite all the reviews rating the Civic much higher than the Sentra, I think the Sentra is a much better value for the money. It is much more roomier, very quiet ride, CVT transmission. We got the Sl which came with leather, CVT, intelligent key, bluetooth, sunroof, large trunk, nice standard audio system. Overall, so far it's been a great car and I hope it stays that way for years to come. I would recommend test driving one. You won't regret it. |
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The Sandman
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Replying to: sandman46 (Mar 16, 2008 6:45 am) |
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| I got a quote of $18750 OTD. Is this good deal? | |
I just purchased 08 Sntra SL for $18238.66 OTD This is with 3.9% with 1250 cash back through NMAC. I'm not sure if I got the best deal... Hopt this help others looking to buy same car.
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Replying to: anycall (Mar 21, 2008 1:53 pm) We got the magnetic gray color with charcoal leather inside. Let me know what you think of the car. Good luck!!
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Replying to: jeep53 (Mar 21, 2008 2:01 pm) How far I can go down from that number? Thanks |
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sticker was $17160. price $14909 which was $200 off of invoice taking the 3.9% financing + $1000 rebate $13909 was the final price |
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