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Re: First Impressions: 2002 I35 [rawdad] by jchan2
Mar 09, 2005 (4:49 pm)

Replying to: rawdad (Mar 09, 2005 7:48 am)

Your price seems pretty good. The local dealer here wanted $23,000 for a 03' I35 with the Sport/Cold Weather packages. The car had 21,000 miles, so it seems like you got a pretty good deal.
 
About the appearance, I think that it looks absolutely stunning in the Silver. The beige seems dull and predictable. The car looks better in real life than in the brochures, which made the car look dated. I test drove a Diamond Graphite/Graphite interior back in Feb, and the color combination didn't seem to work as well as the Brilliant Silver/Willow. The Golden Sand/Willow works well also- I haven't seen Midnight Blue, Black Obsidan or Desert Platinum. The Ivory Pearl looks fine, although I don't like white cars.
 
I'm pretty happy with my I35 also, and at the price I paid it was a real bargain!
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Re: First Impressions: 2002 I35 [fredvh] by rawdad
Mar 14, 2005 (10:40 am)

Replying to: fredvh (Mar 09, 2005 9:22 am)

The MPG info I got was from the info ctr near the speedometer. Most of the driving was surburban/country roads. The hwy driving, i haven't figured out yet - but if it is like my '99 model, should have no problem getting very high 20's.
I did not get the sport package - too bad - wish I had it - the stiffer suspension would be better.
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Re: First Impressions: 2002 I35 [jchan2] by rawdad
Mar 14, 2005 (10:44 am)

Replying to: jchan2 (Mar 09, 2005 4:49 pm)

The color I got was listed as "bronze" but it is essentially brown with a light tan or beige interior. The exterior does appear a different shade in certain lighting - it seems to be a lighter brown under artificial light in a parking lot and dark brown at other times. The color is growing on me.
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Re: First Impressions: 2002 I35 [rawdad] by jchan2
Mar 14, 2005 (3:31 pm)

Replying to: rawdad (Mar 14, 2005 10:44 am)

Was your color Autumn Bronze? I know for 2002 and 2003 Infiniti sold the I35 in two additional colors- Millenium Jade and Autumn Bronze. (Did they make Autumn Bronze I35s for 2003?)
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Re: First Impressions: 2002 I35 [jchan2] by rawdad
Mar 16, 2005 (10:28 am)

Replying to: jchan2 (Mar 14, 2005 3:31 pm)

I assume that is what it is called: the dealer advertized it as "bronze" but i did notice that other dealers who had that color just called it brown. Anyway, it is growing on me. Never owned a brown car before.
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Brown Cars by jchan2
Mar 16, 2005 (7:20 pm)
It's been a very long time since I've seen a brown car... Maybe the last time I saw a brown car was the last time the UPS truck came by...
 
I've never owned a silver colored car before, but the silver looks very nice on my I35.
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I35 demo purchase by jdden
Mar 17, 2005 (9:48 am)
I'm considering the purchase of an '04 I35 demo. How does the fact that it was a demo affect pricing? About 3000 miles on the car.
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Re: I35 demo purchase [jdden] by kirstie_h HOST
Mar 17, 2005 (11:12 am)

Replying to: jdden (Mar 17, 2005 9:48 am)

The fact that it's an '04 AND it's a demo should significantly lower the price. If you're going to make an offer, think about what offer you'd make if the car had -0- miles on it.
 
Then, I'd use the charge that leasing companies use as a per mile rate - $0.15/mile - multiplied by 3000 miles = $450. Subtract $450 from your planned offer.
 
If you can't get at least that discount, then I don't think a demo is worth it. Your call, of course, and others may have different (better!) advice.
 
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Re: I35 demo purchase [jdden] by jchan2
Mar 17, 2005 (4:57 pm)

Replying to: jdden (Mar 17, 2005 9:48 am)

The IRS uses the standard figure of $0.35 per mile for tax purposes, which may seem high but that's the average amount that it costs to run a car, considering depreciation, wear and tear and gasoline charges. That's about $1050 deducted from your planned offer price.
 
Some dealers still have 2004 models with 0 miles on it and are willing to bargain. What region of the country are you in? Some Boston dealers are still carrying brand new I35s, and Infiniti of Cincinnati still has about 40 of them.
 
Don't forget that Infiniti is offering $2000 Manufacturer-Dealer Cashback, and the holdback is around $800. Keep that in mind when deciding how much to offer.
 
And if you qualify, ask for the 1.9/2.9 APR financing. You'll save even more with this option.
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Re: I35 demo purchase [jchan2] by jdden
Mar 17, 2005 (6:18 pm)

Replying to: jchan2 (Mar 17, 2005 4:57 pm)

First, thanks for the replies.
 
When determining the offering price would you use the used car value or invoice minus cashback & holdback minus value for mileage (+profit)?
 
Depending on invoice price they could be fairly close. I'm having trouble finding invoice for an '04 I35. Any suggestions on who still has 04 info available? What is a generally accepted profit?

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