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Replying to: brianfox (Aug 08, 2005 7:22 pm) While I won't give names, you can call Glendale Infiniti and ask for Fleet/Internet person. If my purchase experience of the M45 is any indication, he will do much better than $2300 over invoice. I do think you should do your homework and know your numbers before going in - it only helps you establish credibility and reduce any chance of "creative" selling tactics.
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Replying to: sangone (Aug 09, 2005 10:30 am) I was quoted $53953, but the dealer invoice was actually $52953. So, my quote was only $1000 over invoice. Not so bad after all, I guess. I'm still going to talk to Glendale, but I doubt they would want to beat that.
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Replying to: brianfox (Aug 09, 2005 11:48 am) thanks |
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Tuesday, August 9, 2005 The following is a duplicate of the guts of the text of my e-mail to Janssen posted today in the general discussion forum of M35 and M45s: What I want: M45 Sport Technology Package with XM radio; Journey Package for the Sport; Wood Trim; Splash Guards; Trunk mat with standard space saving sapre tire. [Don't ask me why I bothered including the trunk mat, as it's a minor item.] What Edmonds recently reported for an M45 Sport w/ above equipment: MSRP: $57,060 Invoice: $52,074 "What Others are Paying in my area" (San Mateo County and surrounding area -- this county is immediately south of San Francisco): $57,060. [Note: there's so much Silicon Valley money around here that it wouldn't surprise me at all if half the people in San Mateo County and Santa Clara county who buy Infinities don't negotiate. How else to explain such a high figure when I didn't have any trouble getting a quote less than that and another dealer to match it right away? Maybe Edmonds info is "dated" somewhat, reflecting 6 months ago when the car was even "hotter"?] Infinity's Website's MSRP for above (but without the trunk mat): $56,980. MSRP and price quoted by the new Infinity dealership in Oakland, California (across the Bay from San Francisco) [a new dealership but owned by a very well established auto group]: MSRP: $56,640; "can sell it for $1,800 off the MSRP plus tax and fees." (That would be a selling price of $54,840 and $2,766 over what Edmonds reports as the invoice.) Infinity dealership in Northern San Mateo County (just south of San Francisco, near the Serramonte shopping center): says they'll match Oakland. Availability is questionable (again, due to the wood trim in the Sport, which I think looks good because it's appropriate for a "luxury" sports sedan). I would not mind ordering it and waiting the 90 days to get what I want. Only issue then is whether I can "lock" in the price in light of anticipated price increase due soon from Infinity/Japan for the M45 and M45 Sport. Infinity/Serramonte says ability to "lock" the price in depends on whether the price increase is announced before or after production of the car would begin. (Yet, of course, I have no way of knowing when production of the car would begin, so would have no control of it.) Price increase sounds like it could be maybe $350 or so; not sure, but if in that ballpark and if I conclude I have to order it, then the best I guess anyone can do is deal with a dealer offering the lowest price (combined with good sales and service) in the first place and to insist on a "not to exceed" price increase. ----- ------------ --------- Hope above is helpful in some way to others. Any comments are welcome. Regards, RangeRover
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Replying to: rangerover (Aug 09, 2005 12:55 pm) Did you try Infiniti Marin? They said they would not lose a sale on price. Hmmm...maybe only a sales pitch. I know this area is competitive. But I got mine for $1800 over invoice, which also allows them approx. $1412 of dealer holdback profit. I consider that fair profit for the dealership. Since buying, I have gotten several e-mail follow-ups, and a couple of phone calls. I need to bring the car back for a couple of little things, and they are very accomodating within their schedule, trying quite hard to fit into my schedule. I live on south side of the city, so it is a bit of a trip for me, as well as crossing the GG bridge. But I consider it worth it. I will let you know if I feel the same after my service visit. Keep us updated! BTW-I wanted the wood trim also, and it limited my selection. But if you call enough dealers you can find a Sport with wood. And if you are willing to make a little compromise (in my case, the choice of satellite radio provider), then you have some bargaining room. I also think Infiniti Marin has the largest stock in the Bay area. |
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Replying to: rangerover (Aug 09, 2005 12:55 pm) BTW, Edmunds says people in my area pay MSRP as well. Not so in my case which leads me to believe it's also the true with others down here. I had 3 dealerships offer me an M45 Sport w/ Journey, Tech, Splash Guards, and Trunk Mat for $1500 (or less) above invoice. Make a few phone calls down here and see for yourself. |
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Why would this information affect the negotiating process? These reviews, comparisons and comments have been out for quite some time.....not a new revelation. Dealer inventory levels and consumers willing to buy the product (aka simple supply vs. demand) dictate purchase prices, NOT car magazine fodder. |
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Want to make sure getting good deal. For journey pack with full size spare, splash guards and trunk mats, dealer claims to slice about 879 off 46160 MSRP to 45290. For 39 month lease package w/ 10,000 miles 61% residual to 28,157 (claimed 2% bump up cause of low miles) $550 Assignment Fee Money factor of .002020 Throw in tags and 1st months payment of 701.89 I put up 2250 in equity gets to 591/ month (including the 9 % tax) Dealer will throw in satellite radio for the 591 monthly--does this sound like a good deal?
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A reporter is hoping to talk with someone who bought a new vehicle (or more than one new vehicle) recently primarily for style reasons. Did you choose your car to match your wardrobe or personal sense of style? The reporter writes, "I'm probably looking for people who are on the waiting list for a Solstice, or choose a Mazda 3 over the Honda Civic for fashion reasons, or picked an Infiniti over a Lexus because of Infiniti's superior design. Or a mom who drives a Mustang, even though it's a tight squeeze for her kids in the backseat." If this describes you, please respond to jfallon edmunds.com no later than Tuesday, August 16, 2005 with your daytime contact info and a few words about your choice. Please put the word "style" in the subject line of your e-mail.
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