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Nissan Altima Hybrid Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: Oregon resident looking at NAH [mazda6dude] by bitterbuffalo
Apr 29, 2008 (2:42 pm)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Apr 29, 2008 1:33 pm)

All that makes sense, but really my main issue is that 90% of my driving is 30 mph and under and my Infiniti G35x has been getting about 15mpg on those circumstances. Even only driving 750 miles/month, it equates to about $1000 year in gas savings at 33mpg. I'm not going to quibble about the difference between 33 and 36 mpg, and with the tax credits available on the Altima, it is tempting.
 
Problem is, I've got to go drive 6 hours to California to go test drive the thing and then I've got to worry about paying CA Sales tax (in Oregon there is no sales tax).
 
You said "the engine is more in sync with the system then the TCH." The context of your message would indicate that the engine would be more in sync in the TCH than the NAH (e.g. Toyota with Toyota rather than Nissan with Toyota).
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Re: Oregon resident looking at NAH [bitterbuffalo] by mazda6dude
Apr 29, 2008 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: bitterbuffalo (Apr 29, 2008 2:42 pm)

I apologize about the typo, but you know what I mean. My personal experience with the NAH was not good and I traded it in after 14K miles. The MPG was all over the charts with no consistency and I had to change my driving style to get the high MPG's. If I had to buy a hybrid again, it would be the Prius. Its the only true hybrid from ground up.
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good deal? by doema
Apr 29, 2008 (8:35 pm)
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guys,
 
how is this for 2008 NAH + tech package + floor mat + moon roof? thanks.
 
$10,000 down + $660 x 36 months = $33760 (final cost)
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Re: Oregon resident looking at NAH [mazda6dude] by doema
Apr 29, 2008 (8:36 pm)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Apr 29, 2008 3:21 pm)

for a car that's about perfect balance between fuel efficiency and sportiness, i would think NAH is the only game in town, no?
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Re: good deal? [doema] by redwood2
Apr 29, 2008 (9:51 pm)
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Replying to: doema (Apr 29, 2008 8:35 pm)

Doema,
I would advise you not to let the dealer wrap the price up in a loan. They can tack on more that way. What is the cost of the car? Then discuss finance.
 
My 2008 NAH was a loaded tech pkg, out the door (8% CA tax, rebate and everything) for $30,037.
 
Go in and state what you want to pay. Pay at least $2500 under invoice. Let dealers bid for your business, shop them! Be willing to walk away and contact several dealers. End of month and end of quarter are good times. 7 dealers would not take my price, but one did.
 
good luck!
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Re: good deal? [redwood2] by doema
Apr 29, 2008 (11:50 pm)
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Replying to: redwood2 (Apr 29, 2008 9:51 pm)

redwood2,
 
good call on the finance tip, i was kind of guessing that's their method to mask additional markups, etc. thanks for the feedback.
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Re: Oregon resident looking at NAH [doema] by mazda6dude
Apr 30, 2008 (8:41 am)
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Replying to: doema (Apr 29, 2008 8:36 pm)

i agree that the NAH is a perfect balance between fuel efficiency and sportiness. If you don't car much about sportiness, the TCH is a better choice.
In the end its all about driving habits and personal taste.
A quick comparison; the best price I have seen for a new NAH Base is $24,000 OTD and if you factor in the $2350 rebate, the price becomes $21,650.
Comparing that to a regular gas engine altima 2.5S automatic, the lowest price I have seen is $19,300 OTD. There is about a $2350 difference in price.
With gas $4.00/gallon you save about $45.71 per 1,000 miles if you get 25MPG overall with the gas engine and 35MPG overall with the NAH. You will recoup the $2350 after 50,000 miles. After 50,000 the differenc will be made up. Thats if gas is $4.00/gallon.
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Re: Oregon resident looking at NAH [mazda6dude] by langjie
Apr 30, 2008 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Apr 30, 2008 8:41 am)

I also think that the seats in a Nissan > Toyota. The Camry doesn't offer much back support and my hips start hurting when I drive a Camry
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Re: Oregon resident looking at NAH [mazda6dude] by emgr
Apr 30, 2008 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Apr 30, 2008 8:41 am)

Does your state offer an incentive to purchase a hybrid? Mine did. sent me a $1,000 check plus the parts on the hybrid don't wear like a regular Altima. You have to factor that in..plus the discount that my insurance company gave me because I bought a hybrid. With my driving, I figure I make up the difference in two years and have a lot more fun car to drive.
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Re: Oregon resident looking at NAH [emgr] by bitterbuffalo
Apr 30, 2008 (9:54 pm)
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Replying to: emgr (Apr 30, 2008 5:36 pm)

Yes, Oregon will give me a $1500 credit for the Altima or the Camry. Also the California dealer is willing to deliver the car to me in Oregon so that I don't have to pay sales tax. Any thoughts of how I can test drive one without chugging down to CA? I called Avis (who supposedly rents them) and they see them once in a blue moon in Oregon. Anyone on the post anywhere nearby Portland?

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