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681 messages, Last post on Oct 08, 2009 at 11:05 AM
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Not for nothing but the TL and Maxima comparisons are getting old on this page. One thing to consider is that the Maxima is a Nissan product. The TL is an Acura product which is a dressed up Honda, fufu car from its upscale luxury division (what a crock). If you are going to accurately compare vehicles, based on the division they are produced by, and target market, then do Maxima vs. Honda Accord and TL vs. Infinity G34 (Nissan's fufu upscale luxury division (what another crock)). Any continued comparison of the non upscale Nissan division product to the upscale Honda division product are unfair and not accurately matched. So let's see how it would work: Honda Accord vs Nissan Maxima vs Toyota Avalon /and/ Acura TL vs Infinity G35 vs Lexus ES 350 |
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Replying to: carcass29 (Sep 12, 2008 8:39 am) The dealer went so far as to get a car from another dealer AND register it with the state AND you had not finished negotiating the sale terms ??? Obviously the dealer had a signed contract with a negotiated price on it. I would never let a dealer go and get a car from another dealer w/o a signed contract for the price I wanted. I am surprised the dealer was able to register the car. Here in Florida there are numerous forms the buyer has to sign to get the car registered and titled. Is this the first car you ever bought ??? Have they let you out of the deal ???
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Replying to: tom17 (Sep 12, 2008 7:22 pm) Yeah the signed contract was for $479 a month with 3500.....all of a sudden when I go there to pickup the car with the plates and insurance sitting on the finance managers desk....he's putting info into the computer and they guy looks at me and says payments are $525 a month?? we had to put you on a different tier? I stormed out of that place...called my insurance co and cancelled the insurance. I wonder if I'll get my $100 back. Yes, first time buying new...have negotiated many previous loans in the past on used in dealerships.
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Replying to: carcass29 (Sep 13, 2008 4:23 am) 1- Check out the sticker price of course 2- Ask the dealer to give you the residual value of the car at the end of the lease. (this is how much the car will be worth at the end of the lease, usually about 55 to 60% of sticker for a Japanese car 36 to 39 month lease). 3-Subtract 2 from 1 and divide by the term of the lease, this will give you the base monthly payments. 4- Ask for the tax amount, tags, and dealer acquisition fees if any (usually the acquisition fees are like 395 to 500), there usually is a lease termination fee and a security deposit if you are a first time customer. 5- Add up all taxes and fees and also divide by term of lease and you will get your monthly payment. 5- Now you negotiate the discount off the sticker price, reduction of fees and target the .012 to .015 monthly payment based on actual full sticker. BEWARE of any hidden fees and nonsense from salesmen, they are ALL charlatans and live off of the lies they tell their customers. Do not hesitate to walk right out of a dealer if something does not seem right, always buy late at night and towards the last day of the month (just hints). If I were you I would file a complaint with Nissan Customer Service because that dealer took your 100.00 bucks. Always be prepared to go to more than one dealer and find your best price. If not go to leasing.com and let a professional service work the deal for you for a minimal fee, they will find the car you want and have it brought to your dealer of choice. Good luck. |
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| ^Thanks for the helpful information... | |
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| I have a nice new shiny $35,000 Maxima with 800 miles sitting in the garage with a "check engine" light. This has been going on for three weeks with three trips to dealer service with no resolution. They run a bunch of checks, replace gas cap, re-set light, and a few days later the light is on again. At this point I have major buyers remorse. On Monday I'm going to contact Nissan and request a refund so I can buy a reliable car. Yes, I know, good luck with that. | |
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Replying to: rkurlander (Sep 13, 2008 7:20 am) Are you using high octane fuel? that may help, also change the brand of the gas and try out different ones. Run the car hard and blow out some deposits that may be affecting engine breathing and/or fuel flow. Again good luck, I hope it is in a nice color so that at least it looks good in your garage or driveway...
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Replying to: out4cat (Sep 13, 2008 7:33 am)
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(I would file a complaint with Nissan Customer Service because that dealer took your 100.00 bucks) Yeah I'm giving them 2 weeks to send my money by mail then after that I'm filing a complaint with nissan. How would I go about doing this? I've searched online and found nothing...anyone have a link? For the guy with the $35000 planter, I would file a complaint with the better business bureau against that dealership!
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Replying to: rkurlander (Sep 13, 2008 7:20 am) What octane/brand of gas are you using? |
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