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Infiniti QX56 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#602 of 873 Re: I guess I will wait and see!! [littlejoe613] by johnhw

Sep 18, 2010 (7:48 am)

Replying to: littlejoe613 (Sep 18, 2010 7:20 am)
I paid full MSRP for a loaded 2011 QX56 and do not regret it for a second. A great vehicle and bargain at the price I paid IMHO. If I had not gotten this vehicle, I would have kept my 2008 QX for long trips with the family and dogs. For work, however, I needed a large, luxury car. So rather than get a third car, I bought this and it serves both purposes. 3500 miles on mine with no issues at all, it runs great, handles great and the fuel economy is fine for what you get. I love this SUV. It is goin to dominate the current fleet of competing vehicles. A home run for Infiniti and for buyers. MSRP is put there to generate emotion in my view, it doesnt necessarily indicate the value of a car, especially a new one without peers.
 
This is my 12th Infiniti however so I am biased but for good reason with the reliability and way the ones I have now and in the past have served my needs without failing me.

#603 of 873 Re: I guess I will wait and see!! [johnhw] by barryh_geg

Sep 19, 2010 (11:26 am)

Replying to: johnhw (Sep 18, 2010 7:48 am)
You guys are funny. To buy a $60K+ vehicle you either make a lot of money or made a lot of money in business. As business people, why then would you expect a dealer that can get MSRP due to tight demand to offer anyone a discount? Goodwill? In this economy "goodwill" doesn't pay the rent. As sewellgsm said, sometime in 2011 supply should increase and I'd imagine discounts will increase too. But, keep in mind, this is a Nissan Patrol which is sold all over the world. Nissan's going to distribute inventory where the greatest margin can be found (for Nissan, not the dealer). Typically, margin is lower in U. S. markets for foreign car companies so if production is capped they're going to sell cars in markets that make them the most money. For example, Australia's a huge Patrol market and the car hasn't even launched their yet.
 
I got the first QX in WA at invoice (below counting the loss the dealer took on my '09 RRS trade he ended up selling at auction). But I live in a small city and the dealer was afraid of getting stuck floor planning a $70K vehicle not knowing how they'd sell. And let's face it, the styling is a bit polarizing. Since mine, they've gotten four more which they sold at $1K off MSRP all to out-of-towners. So, discounts can be had if you're opportunistic and willing to invest the time and look in alternate locations. But don't come down on dealers looking to make a profit where they can. Selling things for less than people are willing to pay for them isn't how you made the money you're using to pay for your QX.

#604 of 873 New QX56 by gators2010

Sep 19, 2010 (8:43 pm)

QX 56 2011, 2WD, black ext, wheat Int, theater pack. MSRP 60295. Neg price 57220. monthly payment $861 plus tax. 0 down. 36 mo lease. 12k/yr. res 56%. MF 0.0022.
GREAT CAR!

#605 of 873 MY11 QX56 VPP Program by chicagobuyer1

Sep 21, 2010 (10:25 am)

I just got an email from Infiniti stating that the QX won't be eligible for VPP until the spring of 2011. They didn't mention if there is a distinction between employees or friends/family participants eligibility. Sewell, keep ringin it!

#606 of 873 Re: MY11 QX56 VPP Program [chicagobuyer1] by sewellgsm

Sep 21, 2010 (1:09 pm)

Replying to: chicagobuyer1 (Sep 21, 2010 10:25 am)
True, no VPP - A, B, C, or D plans are "expected" to be eligible on this vehicle till Spring 2011 (even then the dealer does not have to participate if inventory is still low) - I realize it is in folks nature not to trust someone who sells vehicles for a living (as oppose to houses, clothes, season tickets, furniture, airplane tickets, etc) but I'm not trying to sell anyone anything on this site (for the most part you guys are too frugal ). But if you want a QX before they (Infiniti) raises the price, you better get one now.
 
Honestly, if anyone is getting a big discount from your local dealer - please let me know - I will buy every QX on their lot (after you get yours of course) and happily pay invoice or a little above and pay to have them shipped down to Texas where folks want them. This vehicle is awesome!
 
Ring, ring...

#607 of 873 VPP on insidenissan.com by java2king

Sep 21, 2010 (5:06 pm)

According to http://www.insidenissan.com/monthly_cplan_infiniti_2011.html the price for the 2011 QX for VPP customers is Invoice.
 
I called Infiniti and they told me that if a dealer does not comply, just report it to Infiniti so they make note and report...I imagine the VPP program is a 2 way deal between companies and Nissan doesn't want partners upset.

#608 of 873 Re: VPP on insidenissan.com [java2king] by tigerboo

Sep 21, 2010 (11:46 pm)

Replying to: java2king (Sep 21, 2010 5:06 pm)
This VPP news is very interesting. The FAQ specifically addresses whether any vehicles are excluded from the program as well:
 
Q. Are all Nissan and Infiniti vehicles eligible for the VPP discount?
A. No. Currently the Nissan Versa 1.6 models and GT-R are not eligible for purchase under VPP.
 
It does state that the dealer can choose not to participate though, which is where the confusion comes in.
 
I am awaiting for from my local dealer about availability, but my hopes are lower than before, for sure.

#609 of 873 Re: MY11 QX56 VPP Program [sewellgsm] by chicagobuyer1

Sep 22, 2010 (7:23 am)

Replying to: sewellgsm (Sep 21, 2010 1:09 pm)
Sewell, I was just on your website. Do you have 114 2011 QX56? Wow, if those aren't inbound and all on your lot, that has to be the most in the country. Chicago dealers have between 2-6.

#610 of 873 Re: I guess I will wait and see!! [sewellgsm] by chicagobuyer1

Sep 22, 2010 (9:43 am)

Replying to: sewellgsm (Sep 17, 2010 8:53 am)
There is a room full of marketing MBAs at Infiniti who are well versed in Product Life Cycle and the Product Diffustion Curve. If you extrapolate out sales figures on the last model, Infiniti sold about 67,000 QX over 6.5 years. Assume they hope to do the same with this model. "Innovators" are the first to buy a new product and account for about 2.5% of sales, in this case about 1700 units, they are willing to pay sticker to be the first in. Next are the "Early Adopters" who account for about 13.5% of sales or about 9000 units. Early Adopters will probably pay between MSRP and 2k off, (just a guess). Next comes the ugly part of the bell curve which is when discounting from MSRP gets steep. That's why Infiniti has had $10k factory to dealer incentive the last 3 years on the QX. The math works out such that the first years production of about 10-11k vehicles Igoes to nnovators and Early Adopters for close to sticker, which is why Infiniti is holding back VPP sales. They are making hay when the sun is shining. The marketing MBA's know all to well they will have to discount pretty heavily in 2 years or so. That being said, all bets are off if gas goes to $6 per gallon or the economy goes in the dump.

#611 of 873 Any dealers here that will ship by java2king

Sep 22, 2010 (11:39 am)

To WA?
 
In the Seattle area here, and looks like the dealers here aren't getting any 2011s anytime soon.

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