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Re: What's a reasonable MSRP discount? [waltchan] by beach15
Dec 22, 2007 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: waltchan (Dec 19, 2007 5:16 pm)

That's likely a bit too much off, to consider.
 
Figure out what invoice is on that car, and consider that your starting point, minus any rebates.
 
Hence, if it were a 2008 CXL with those options right now, should have an invoice right around $35,500--so that would be about your starting point. From that, and again just using now as an idea, you could subtract $2000 in rebate cash...so around $33,500.
 
Basically, a few months into a model year, and with the fact that the spread between MSRP and invoice is fairly small on a Lucerne...$8k off just isn't feasible. It is right now on leftover 2007's, with extra rebate cash available, but that's about it.
 
Just not going to happen, to get that kind of a chunk off, unless it's a leftover 2008 maybe this time next year. Determine invoice price at that time, subtract rebates, and that's your figure.
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Re: What's a reasonable MSRP discount? [beach15] by waltchan
Dec 23, 2007 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: beach15 (Dec 22, 2007 6:44 pm)

Looks like I'll wait near the end of the year model. The only problem is, will the Lucerne with the 3800 V6 will still be in production by the end of 2009? Sources tell me that production on the 3800 engine ends at winter 2008, but it's usually a few months after winter 2008 that there will be some 3800 engines left before it will completely be depleted. If I am lucky, and I hope, I may get the early 2010 with the 3800 engine. The later I buy, the better, since more of my earnings will come in.
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Re: What's a reasonable MSRP discount? [waltchan] by waynenovotny
Dec 23, 2007 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: waltchan (Dec 23, 2007 12:48 pm)

I've also heard they were phasing out the 3800, which baffles me because as far as I'm concerned it's the best V-6 ever made.
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Re: What's a reasonable MSRP discount? [waynenovotny] by waltchan
Dec 23, 2007 (7:23 pm)
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Replying to: waynenovotny (Dec 23, 2007 1:00 pm)

The 3800 is the last Buick-designed engine ever made. When it is phased out, there will never be a Buick that drives and rides like a Buick again. All Buicks now will get either the GM High Feature engine or the Cadillac Northstar engine. Although more powerful and many people are happy with it, to me, putting in one of the two engines in a Buick will not drive and ride like a real Buick as before in the past. Buick will lost its appeal and character once the 3880 engine is out. I will make sure to snatch one of the last 3800 Lucernes, probably in 2009 or 2010, and I will babied it and keep it as a classic for many years to come. I'm only 23 years old, so I'm at the right time.
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Re: What's a reasonable MSRP discount? [waynenovotny] by thegraduate
Mar 25, 2008 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: waynenovotny (Dec 23, 2007 1:00 pm)

I've also heard they were phasing out the 3800, which baffles me because as far as I'm concerned it's the best V-6 ever made.
 
Nearly 4 liters yet it doesn't deliver 200 horsepower, which a mainstream 4-cyl car can do these days. It's a torquey engine you say? Yes, it makes decent torque, but even that isn't competitive. Look below: one of these things is not like the other.
 
Buick Lucerne: 3.8L 197hp, 227 lb-ft, 4-speed automatic
 
Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable: 3.5L 260hp, 245 lb-ft, 6-speed automatic
 
Hyundai Azera: 3.8L 263hp, 257 lb-ft, 6-speed automatic
 
Nissan Maxima: 3.5L 255hp, 252 lb-ft, Continuously Variable Transmission
 
Toyota Avalon: 3.5L 268hp, 248 lb-ft, 6-speed automatic
 
All of the competition makes much more power, most from less displacement. They all also get better fuel economy by as much as 3 MPG both city and highway (not helped by the antiquated 4-speed).
 
Buick does have the V8 option, but it can't outrun these V6 vehicles because of the 4-speed auto, and fuel economy (at 15/23) pales next to the Avalon's 19/28 or even Ford, with 18/28. With the 3800 having a worst-in-class 16/25 estimate, it's no fuel miser either.
 
The Buick 3800 may be solid and reliable, but that's because its been around so long, all the bugs have been worked out of it. It's being discontinued too late, in my opinion. Give it the 3.6 and ditch the Northstar!
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2008 CXL by merckx
May 22, 2008 (6:46 am)
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I'm looking at a new Lucerne.....A dealer ha a CXL with a list price of $29,995...he wants $25,485...that's with $3,000 back from GM.
 
I was thinking of around $25,200......Is that reasonable? Or should I suggest even less?
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Re: 2008 CXL [merckx] by alanf51
May 22, 2008 (4:44 pm)
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Replying to: merckx (May 22, 2008 6:46 am)

Check the TMV price
 
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/buick/lucerne/100890177/prices.html
 
you will get the invoice number there and what people are paying. I paid about $150 below invoice in early December before the rebates. I also put about 25% down and negotiated a rate that was 3/4' of a point below gms rate and the dealer made money on that.
 
You can also go through capitol one auto buying, depending on area and model they are about $100 over invoice for a car on the lot which can get you a starting price before you go into the dealer. I did all my research on-line, found the vehicle equipped the way I wanted then called the sales manger at the local dealer and asked him if he wanted to sell a car. He brought it from another dealer and sold it for the price I wanted.
 
You may want to take a look at fighting chances package and methods for purchasing. I found it very helpful.
 
http://www.fightingchance.com/index.php?js=y
 
I started here at edmunds and worked my way around.
 
Good luck - let us know how you do if you buy
 
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#44 of 63
I Might Be Low by merckx
May 22, 2008 (5:38 pm)
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My dealer is asking $25,485 for it. That already below $150 below invoice,with the additional $3,000 GM is currently offering...
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Final Price by merckx
May 27, 2008 (6:09 pm)
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I managed to get the CXL,which listed for $29,995 for $17,200! I did have $3,400 in Gm credit card earnings,plus a further $2,000 off because my new 2001 Catera proved to be a bit "disappointing"...but still,GM is positively giving these cars away...
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Shopping for new 2007 Lucerne CXL V-8 by rivieraranch
Sep 04, 2008 (1:17 pm)
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I am shopping for a new Lucerne CXL V-8. I am starting in Florida (where I live) and going north. These vehicles are not included in the GM employee pricing scheme ongoing, so they are another story.
 
I would buy for 30% off MSRP, but I am encountering resistance at securing any more than 22.5% off MSRP.
 
Any ideas on where I could go to look for a better deal?

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