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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Infiniti M35 / M45 Lease Questions
1540 messages, Last post on Jul 06, 2008 at 2:35 PM
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Replying to: gforce11 (Mar 14, 2008 12:41 pm)
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Replying to: nrwayne (Mar 17, 2008 9:30 am) The M navigation keeps annoying me. There's so much you can't do when moving even if it's my passenger trying to make the entries. Most recent annoyance: it gives me very few choices of restaurants...one page worth...when I'm on an interstate. The Honda system (we also have an accord) is FAR better.
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Replying to: ghstudio (Mar 17, 2008 5:55 pm) |
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Saying good bye to my baby on May 12. M45 sport nav BOO HOO Best car I have ever owned. Got a great deal as well but all good things must come to an end right? Anyway...wondering if anyone knows what I am in for with the inspection process. There are only small scratches on the outside and wheels. Do they alot for any of that or is that what use the "loyalty" cash for. Thanks |
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Replying to: laderaking (Apr 02, 2008 5:59 pm)
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Replying to: laderaking (Apr 02, 2008 5:59 pm) Prior to that, I went to friend's brother's detail shop, and he said he would only charge me $900 to polish up and touch up the wheels (sport package on my G35), touch up paint where needed, and I should pass. That, and I thought at least rear tires (the expensive Z rated ones), and maybe fronts. Well, I was told by the inspector that my rims looked great, especially for these, as they protrude. There is a scrape, but not bad. My tires passed, and all I got hit for was a scrap that I put touch-up paint on (built it up, so as not to rust), and he said they reduce labor to $40/hr (going rate is around $60-$70/hr here). Total was under $230. |
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Replying to: nrwayne (Mar 17, 2008 9:30 am) For purposes of getting a good purchase or lease price I hope for your sake that you are correct. Sorry to beat a dead horse on this topic but even though I agree that Infiniti could/and is doing things to improve mileage (see introduction of 7sp auto on 2009 FX), the difference between it and it's competitors is not as great as everyone complains about. To whit, look at the new EPA number for the cars in the class (15k/yr at $3.49/gal) with a 55/45 city/hwy split): Infiniti M45 ($2911) BMW550 ($2911) Audi A6(4.2) ($2911) M-B E550 ($3078) and Lexus GS460 ($2618) Infiniti M35 ($2754) BMW535 ($2618) AudiA6 ($2492) M-B E350 ($2754) LexGS350 ($2382) and Cadillac CTS ($2445) Are these differences in annual fuel costs significant for a car in these price ranges? |
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I have a 06 M35X w/Xenon, Heated/Cooled seats, Rear BU camera and bluetooth with a 39/mo 15K lease taxes in 1st plus title and dealer charges drive away. Current lease pmt is $598.75/mo. I am over my milage by about 2K and I have until Stptember 8th. What are the deals that people are getting on a 36/mo 15K lease for a M35X with the same equipment listed above? Thanks, |
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First, the inspection, which turned out to be no big deal. Although I was concerned about my tires, a few scrapes on the rear panel, and on one wheel, the inspector dismissed most of this as normal wear and said the damage amounted to $140, which would be covered by the $500 loyalty waiver. So much for that. Second, I just had the Bluetooth fix installed and called a few people to get their reactions. Seemed to be improved, if not perfect. Third, I called Competition Infiniti in Smithtown to check on the deal for a 2008 M35x. Neither of the sales people who arranged my earlier lease were still there so I hung up and went to Plan B, which is competitive bidding through www.leasewise.com. It ain't cheap ($305), but for that price they get you at least six bids from nearby dealers. The bids come back as $$ over (or under) dealer invoice and specify document fees as well. Last time around, my deal was at dealer invoice and the document fee was $45. That alone paid for the cost of the service since most of the dealers were in the $299 to $399 range to draw up the papers. The service provides a complete report, which typically takes five to 10 days. Once it's received, you compare the deals and call those with the most favorable packages. It saves a lot of time, money, and whatever concern you may have about getting the best possible deal. If there's a better way, I haven't found it. |
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I have three payments left on an '06 M35 Sport w/Nav lease that ends in July. I'm not planning to lease another Infiniti and was curious to find out if this would have any impact on the lease end process. It's a 24 month lease with a 20,000 mile/year limit. I should finish the lease about 5000 miles under the limit, but all four tires need to be replaced and a I have a scrape on the edge of one 19" sport wheel...otherwise the car is in excellent condition. Does anyone have any advice on approaching the lease end? Would I be better off to get my pay-off and trade it in with another dealer before I spend $1000+ on tires and a wheel touch up? Thanks for the help!
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