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#347 of 446 Farwell to this board! by occking Mar 12, 2009 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: daninoah (Mar 05, 2009 2:25 pm) I may still post on occasion, but after one year with two NAH's I got rid of mine and traded for 09 Subaru Forester. I had 34k on my trade and was very pleased with the vehicle. Just wanted something with a little more room, AWD, reasonable gas mileage, etc., etc.   My wife still has hers with only 6000 miles on it, so we will have it for some time..   I kept a log of mpg since I purchased the vehicle and when I have some time will ad everything up & come up with actual mpg for the time I had the car, but I estimate it will be between 32 33 mpg. Only issue I had with mine was rubber molding on driver side door had to be replaced (probably because several times I shut the door and the seat belt had not retracted fully & got caught in the door) The car was ver fast and I will miss the get up and go it had. Much faster than the Forester. I am not a real aggressive driver but like to know the power is there when I need it. The NAH certainly had it. Replies to this message: mags49 (Mar 15, 2009 9:52 pm) occking (Mar 16, 2009 4:26 am)
#348 of 446 Re: Farwell to this board! [occking] by mags49 Mar 15, 2009 (9:52 pm)
Replying to: occking (Mar 12, 2009 1:00 pm) Dear Occking (Steve?), I will miss you. I started monitoring this site 14 months ago and so am familiar with you and your great advice. I still haven't bought an NAH because I live in a state where they aren't sold, and so to coordinate my schedule with a trip to CA has been a challenge. I passed on the offer above due to neglect. Tonite I found one in a color I like better anyway: the MSRP is $32,975; seems like I should still get it under $2900 minus the Nissan $1500 rebate (on their website), right? i'll post my success (if any). Your comment about AWD, however, caught my eye. I've heard about MBenz small suv with as good of gas mileage as a hybrid tho' higher asset cost. Hey, you can still borrow your wife's car if you need a speed fix! Replies to this message: occking (Mar 16, 2009 4:26 am)
#349 of 446 Re: Farwell to this board! [mags49] by occking Mar 16, 2009 (4:26 am)
Replying to: mags49 (Mar 15, 2009 9:52 pm) I think there are still great deals out there on the NAH's, particularly as the Federal Tax Credit of $2350 still available, plus cash back of $1500 (although, I was upset to find out from accountant I will not get the full $4700 back for two cars. Apparently the AMT kicked in & I am getting $4050 back between the two vehicles.   Maybe I was foolish getting rid of the NAH. I got $17,500 trade in, which based on KBB for that vehicle with the mileage I had (34,500) was about 110% of trade in value. I see now that the dealer is asking $22,000 for the vehicle on their website. I don't think they will get that much for it as anyone could buy a new one, identical with all the options (like the one you are looking at) for probably around $29,000, less the rebate, less the tax credit so that would be around $25,000 net. Why would anyone want a vehicle with 34k for 22k when a brand new one for just a few thousand more?   At any rate, I get "bored" with new cars (have been spoiled with company cars for the past 25 years) and thought it time for a change. Although I did manage with the small storage capacity in the NAH I really wanted to get back to something with more room, AWD, reasonable gas mileage, etc.   I believe with the Forester will average somewhere between the 20 - 27 mpg advertised for a lot of my running around, hoping for the high twenties for highway driving.   Nissan will have a lot more competition now with the new Ford Product out there advertising better mpg, plus the new Honda Insight and improved Prius.   Got to run....
#350 of 446 2008 NAH tax credit by redwood2 Mar 16, 2009 (8:12 pm)
Anyone file tax returns for 2008 yet? My tax guy says that the Feds have yet to get around to actually having the paperwork for the hybrid tax credit. Whaaaat? He says we can't file for it yet....... have to wait. Anyone know? thanks. Replies to this message: cephraim (Mar 17, 2009 4:29 am) occking (Mar 18, 2009 4:33 am)
#351 of 446 Re: 2008 NAH tax credit [redwood2] by cephraim Mar 17, 2009 (4:29 am)
Replying to: redwood2 (Mar 16, 2009 8:12 pm) I filed via Quicken Turbo Tax. The form was there and easy to use. Unfortunately, I didn't get the full amount back either due to AMT or something. But, it's there. No worries.
#352 of 446 Re: 2008 NAH tax credit [redwood2] by occking Mar 18, 2009 (4:33 am)
Replying to: redwood2 (Mar 16, 2009 8:12 pm) I had the same problem with the specific tax form not being "ready" yet. It was delayed a few times but, finally, on March 13 my accountant called and I now can file. Unfortunately, the AMT kicked in & reduced the amount due me. I should have had two times $2350 ($4700) as I purchased two NAH's last year, but I find I will be getting a credit of approx $4050 instead.   My regular income tax was not affected by AMT, just the portion for the refund for the hybrids.
#354 of 446 Back Again by mags49 Mar 19, 2009 (2:49 pm)
Yikes! Redwood2 is still around, too? Good! You & Occ are the best. You (R2) advised me to take my time a year ago - and I certainly have. Still no car - but I'm getting serious now (see below).   I didn't realize the federal rebate would be affected by AMT. Will ask my accountant how that plays for me.   I haven't done much research on 2009's so I checked out daninoah's comment above about the Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan. I like the idea of supporting American companies but am concerned about supporting their service depots.   So...I finally got a "firm" offer today from N. Bay Nisan for 2009 connection + sunroof + destination fee $28,899. (invoice: $30,516; rebate $1500). It is slightly less that the price I got a month ago (different dealer but with no rebate) that ooc thought was mundane. The prices don't seem to be as good as last year and I don't understand why. Perhaps they are putting all there effort into selling off the multitude of 2008's.   Last, I was wondering for those of you who have driven NAH's for nearly a year, what has your repair & maintenence been like? thanks mucho, M Replies to this message: mags49 (Mar 30, 2009 4:56 pm) redwood2 (Mar 30, 2009 7:40 pm) mags49 (Apr 30, 2009 5:50 pm)
#355 of 446 Re: Back Again [mags49] by mags49 Mar 30, 2009 (4:56 pm)
Replying to: mags49 (Mar 19, 2009 2:49 pm) 10 days later, so I will answer myself for the reader.   Yes, I bought the car. What help I gleaned came from Consumer Reports "Car Price Services" as was recommended on the regular Altima chat spot. The report efficiently itemizes costs so that you can quickly determine what is a good buy. 1800.880-4874; $16 worth of confidence.   The salesperson at North Bay Nissan in Petaluma, CA was terrific. Can barely wait to pick up the car and drive home to Washington state.   All for now. M Replies to this message: redwood2 (Mar 30, 2009 7:40 pm) mags49 (Apr 30, 2009 5:50 pm)
#356 of 446 Re: Back Again [mags49] by redwood2 Mar 30, 2009 (7:40 pm)
Replying to: mags49 (Mar 30, 2009 4:56 pm) Mags49, congratulations! 2009? Price sounds good. Good question about the pricing not going lower...... maybe they figure they've got the market with hybrids. Now if it were SUVs..... What is AMT? too bad that the tax credit dropped from $2350. Must say it was sweet when I filed my taxes a few weeks ago. So far, maintenance has been easy and the dealer in Santa Rosa CA has been excellent, even though I didn't buy it from them. I've got 11,500 miles after 1 year and everything is still perfect. It even still SMELLS new! Mileage has dropped, though -- about 32mpg...... please tell me it's the colder weather and not my driving habits. I was getting 35 mpg regularly before winter. Oh, but, boo -hoo.... on its 1 year birthday, my windshield was hit by a pebble at 60mph and sported a 24" crack. Glass company repaired it in my work parking lot and I've now got a lifetime warranty for the life of my ownership of the car. I', even getting used to the itty bitty trunk. cheers. Replies to this message: mags49 (Apr 30, 2009 5:50 pm)

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