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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Sep 17, 2008 12:03 pm) Unfortunately (or not) it appears that economic conditions are better in my zip code (20815) than yours. The prices on the Acuras and Mercedes are $2-3k higher here in the DC area than in Southern California. But there are still some impressive deals. Regarding the E350 at $45k or less loaded, that is not my first choice in a luxury performance sedan, but at $10k under MSRP, seems hard to beat as the best deal. The carsdirect price for a 535i is full MSRP. I can get a 535i $1k under US invoice by cutting a deal in PA and doing a European Delivery, but that isn't comparable to going down the street and buying from your neighborhood dealer. As for Mercedes reliability, I know it's only anecdotal, but I have at least 4-5 friends and business assocaites who have logged 150k+ miles on E-class's without any major issues. One bought a new E320 Bluetech last fall and his two kids have the previous E-classes, one of which hit 300k miles recently. Other than the fact that diesel is 15% higher than premium gas in our area, he is pretty happy with 25 mpg in the city and 35+ mpg on a recent 1,000 mile roundtrip to Kiawah Island with 2 (large) passengers and 3 sets of golf clubs in the trunk. All of this doesn't bode well for Maxima dealers trying to get full MSRP (i.e. $37k+ ). When a Maxima is effectively priced halfway between a TL and a E-class and approaching some other true luxury cars and RWD sport sedans, even the most loyal Nissan customers have to question the prudence of spending that much. I suspect that with the economy the way it is, 2009 Maxima's will soon be selling for under invoice.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 18, 2008 4:42 am) Sooner than you might expect. teamdirect.com (Atlanta) dobbsdirect.com (Memphis) fitzmall.com (PA)
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Replying to: tom17 (Sep 17, 2008 6:34 pm) Last time when they rewamped S class the outgoing S class was selling for 20K off MSRP. New 2010 E350 is scheduled to arrive in March 09...My guess is we will see discounts begning January Sanjay |
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 18, 2008 4:42 am) So Cal seems to be doing well...There is lot more competition...and people, I believe, like to show off more then east coast. As they say So Cal is famous for Beaches, Cars, and Structured Bodies. OUT4CAT: Max is a beauty...dont get me wrong. Take good care of that VQ engine...Its very sensitive to gasoline you put in...My 2000 I30 needs either Cheveron or Shell Gas. Else Check engine light comes on... |
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Replying to: traindriver (Sep 18, 2008 5:56 am) |
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Replying to: go_mdx1 (Sep 18, 2008 4:15 pm) I am still waiting to see on in Tuscan Sun with Cafe Latte interior, around here dealer lots are full of grey with black seats, no variety at all. Mystic Jade is a nice color too.
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Replying to: out4cat (Sep 18, 2008 4:26 pm) VOB was the only Nissan dealer at the time that was professional and had integrity. And they were generally great for service, as well. I'm not sure what they are like today, but it's a good bet that the others didn't find any religion in the intervening 14 years. Also, consider Baltimore. Back when I bought my 911 in 2005, HBL, Arlington, Rockville and Tischer all said $1,000 off was the best they could do on the new 997 Cabriolet S model. And that I should be happy that they would even take $1k off. I went to Hunt Valley Porsche and got $10k off.
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Replying to: go_mdx1 (Sep 18, 2008 4:15 pm) I just skimmed the last few pages and see that you are in NC. I am in SC. What were your impressions of the NC dealers you visited? Any dealer along the SC border from the NC mountains to the coast is in driving range from either my home, the inlaws home, or their beach condo. Over the years, I found that smaller mom & pop stores are easier and better in every way. Big corporate owned stores = sleazy, old school, high pressure.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 18, 2008 5:38 pm)
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Replying to: out4cat (Sep 19, 2008 3:22 pm) Just out of curiosity, since I have never leased and have always paid cash, what do the lease payments on a Maxima / Altima look like compared to, say, a BMW 3 series? I was under the impression that, if you are inclined to lease, BMW's look relatively more affordable because they have both higher resale (residual) and more leasing incentives. A couple of years ago, a friend leased a 530i for only about $100 a month than his wife's Maxima, even though the MSRP's were nearly $20k apart.
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