Is this a good deal???
08-29-2002, 04:11 PM
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Is this a good deal???
Just got back from the nissan dealer and i want your input regarding this deal is it a good deal or not? The car is a new 2002 nissan maxima se sterling mist in color, it has hmm lets see black leather heated seats and steering wheel, basically all options the sticker on it was 30,800 the salesman which was really cool by the way said he would sell it to me at 28,800 i talked him down to 28.300 he said ok then he told me nissan is now offering $1000.00 dollars rebate on there 02's so the total came to 27,300+ tax
Oh the interest rate is 3.9%. Please give me your feedback on this I gave him some money down to hold the car for me. I'm desperately trying to sell my car now...
Oh the interest rate is 3.9%. Please give me your feedback on this I gave him some money down to hold the car for me. I'm desperately trying to sell my car now...
08-29-2002, 04:24 PM
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I got exactly the same car (except mine is a loaded 2003 with Nav) on the last day of July for $26,900. I would push for a lower price, and maybe even wait a couple days until Aug 31st and then offer them a lower deal by about $1000 since there was NO manufacturer rebate to be had on my 2003.
Also, if you're in a big city like me, I had a list of all the dealers and just went calling down the list on July 31st, told them what I wanted and what I would pay, the 3rd dealer accepted my offer after talking with his manager.
Good luck!
Also, if you're in a big city like me, I had a list of all the dealers and just went calling down the list on July 31st, told them what I wanted and what I would pay, the 3rd dealer accepted my offer after talking with his manager.
Good luck!
08-29-2002, 04:28 PM
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Re: Is this a good deal???
Originally posted by fdxsiboy
Just got back from the nissan dealer and i want your input regarding this deal is it a good deal or not? The car is a new 2002 nissan maxima se sterling mist in color, it has hmm lets see black leather heated seats and steering wheel, basically all options the sticker on it was 30,800 the salesman which was really cool by the way said he would sell it to me at 28,800 i talked him down to 28.300 he said ok then he told me nissan is now offering $1000.00 dollars rebate on there 02's so the total came to 27,300+ tax
Oh the interest rate is 3.9%. Please give me your feedback on this I gave him some money down to hold the car for me. I'm desperately trying to sell my car now...
Just got back from the nissan dealer and i want your input regarding this deal is it a good deal or not? The car is a new 2002 nissan maxima se sterling mist in color, it has hmm lets see black leather heated seats and steering wheel, basically all options the sticker on it was 30,800 the salesman which was really cool by the way said he would sell it to me at 28,800 i talked him down to 28.300 he said ok then he told me nissan is now offering $1000.00 dollars rebate on there 02's so the total came to 27,300+ tax
Oh the interest rate is 3.9%. Please give me your feedback on this I gave him some money down to hold the car for me. I'm desperately trying to sell my car now...
08-29-2002, 04:31 PM
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Yeah for some reason i thought i might be able to do slightly better even though this deal sounds pretty good what should i offer them then? I mean I really want the car but I wouldn't mind paying less of course.. hehe .. and by the way your right no nav system.. Oh what is the invoice on this car? The site i checked out only shows the invoice on a base model se. Thx for the advise guys..
08-29-2002, 05:02 PM
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Originally posted by fdxsiboy
Yeah for some reason i thought i might be able to do slightly better even though this deal sounds pretty good what should i offer them then? I mean I really want the car but I wouldn't mind paying less of course.. hehe .. and by the way your right no nav system.. Oh what is the invoice on this car? The site i checked out only shows the invoice on a base model se. Thx for the advise guys..
Yeah for some reason i thought i might be able to do slightly better even though this deal sounds pretty good what should i offer them then? I mean I really want the car but I wouldn't mind paying less of course.. hehe .. and by the way your right no nav system.. Oh what is the invoice on this car? The site i checked out only shows the invoice on a base model se. Thx for the advise guys..
08-29-2002, 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by fdxsiboy
what should i offer them then? ..
what should i offer them then? ..
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ighlight=price
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ighlight=price
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ighlight=price
Personally, I would expect to pay alot less for a 2k2 than a 2k3 model, the real difference will be apparent if you were to trade the car next spring.
08-29-2002, 05:18 PM
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08-29-2002, 05:29 PM
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08-29-2002, 06:36 PM
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As mentioned above by a smart shopper, the best way (imo) to car shop is to have dealers compete... Take the deal he offered you, go to another nissan dealer and say this is what he offered can you beat it (salesman never say no)....
Then after an hour of BS, take that deal, go back to original dealer and tell them this other dealer offered you that, why can't they beat it... they will of course say they can and will, and so on.. Just keep on going back and forth until they aren't budging anymore..
I've never been so lucky as to do this over the phone (they just flat out lie to me on the phone till you get there in person), and granted this is an annoying and time consuming (a whole weekend) process, but if it saves you two, three, maybe even four thousand - I'd say it's worth it....
If people are saying they picked up the same car a year newer with more options for LESS, then... well, they are trying to rip you off I'd say and you can do better...
-Nate
Then after an hour of BS, take that deal, go back to original dealer and tell them this other dealer offered you that, why can't they beat it... they will of course say they can and will, and so on.. Just keep on going back and forth until they aren't budging anymore..
I've never been so lucky as to do this over the phone (they just flat out lie to me on the phone till you get there in person), and granted this is an annoying and time consuming (a whole weekend) process, but if it saves you two, three, maybe even four thousand - I'd say it's worth it....
If people are saying they picked up the same car a year newer with more options for LESS, then... well, they are trying to rip you off I'd say and you can do better...
-Nate
08-29-2002, 07:29 PM
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Well this is what edmunds says this includes all the options the car comes with ... Invoice MSRP TMV®
Regional Base Price $22,871 $25,449 $23,212
Color Adjustment - - -$16
Optional Equipment $3,830 $4,412 $3,906
Destination Charge $540 $540 $540
invoice msrp tmv/true market value.
Total $27,241 $30,401 $27,642
Regional Base Price $22,871 $25,449 $23,212
Color Adjustment - - -$16
Optional Equipment $3,830 $4,412 $3,906
Destination Charge $540 $540 $540
invoice msrp tmv/true market value.
Total $27,241 $30,401 $27,642
08-29-2002, 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by fdxsiboy
Well this is what edmunds says this includes all the options the car comes with ... Invoice MSRP TMV®
Regional Base Price $22,871 $25,449 $23,212
Color Adjustment - - -$16
Optional Equipment $3,830 $4,412 $3,906
Destination Charge $540 $540 $540
invoice msrp tmv/true market value.
Total $27,241 $30,401 $27,642
Well this is what edmunds says this includes all the options the car comes with ... Invoice MSRP TMV®
Regional Base Price $22,871 $25,449 $23,212
Color Adjustment - - -$16
Optional Equipment $3,830 $4,412 $3,906
Destination Charge $540 $540 $540
invoice msrp tmv/true market value.
Total $27,241 $30,401 $27,642
08-29-2002, 08:44 PM
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Originally posted by fdxsiboy
Well this is what edmunds says this includes all the options the car comes with ... Invoice MSRP TMV®
Regional Base Price $22,871 $25,449 $23,212
Color Adjustment - - -$16
Optional Equipment $3,830 $4,412 $3,906
Destination Charge $540 $540 $540
invoice msrp tmv/true market value.
Total $27,241 $30,401 $27,642
Well this is what edmunds says this includes all the options the car comes with ... Invoice MSRP TMV®
Regional Base Price $22,871 $25,449 $23,212
Color Adjustment - - -$16
Optional Equipment $3,830 $4,412 $3,906
Destination Charge $540 $540 $540
invoice msrp tmv/true market value.
Total $27,241 $30,401 $27,642
08-29-2002, 10:13 PM
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I paid $26.5 for that car (but grey lustre) and that was in March.
You're getting ripped off.
Wanna know how I've bought my last 3 cars? Here you go:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....5&pagenumber=2
I bought 3 cars by sending faxes to about 30 dealers. I researched, test drove, and went to the local place to see what the 'demand' is for the car (if it's considered a 'hot seller' or not). Then, http://www.bigyellow.com and find all the dealers within your driving distance. I decided I'd drive about 500 miles for my Max.
Then fax-blast all of the dealers with the exact same letter... list the options you want including EVERYTHING (color, trim, specialty stuff, etc) and at the bottom put "I sent this to letter to 30 dealers. I'm willing to pay $x for the car. First to respond gets my business." Also include how to contact you.
I've gotten my asking price all 3 times, once while I was still standing at the fax machine, so I lowered the price on the rest of the faxes and got that lower price instead. Also, the local place was asking $4k over what I finally paid for my 2k2 6-speed from a place one hour away.
You're getting ripped off.
Wanna know how I've bought my last 3 cars? Here you go:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....5&pagenumber=2
I bought 3 cars by sending faxes to about 30 dealers. I researched, test drove, and went to the local place to see what the 'demand' is for the car (if it's considered a 'hot seller' or not). Then, http://www.bigyellow.com and find all the dealers within your driving distance. I decided I'd drive about 500 miles for my Max.
Then fax-blast all of the dealers with the exact same letter... list the options you want including EVERYTHING (color, trim, specialty stuff, etc) and at the bottom put "I sent this to letter to 30 dealers. I'm willing to pay $x for the car. First to respond gets my business." Also include how to contact you.
I've gotten my asking price all 3 times, once while I was still standing at the fax machine, so I lowered the price on the rest of the faxes and got that lower price instead. Also, the local place was asking $4k over what I finally paid for my 2k2 6-speed from a place one hour away.
08-30-2002, 04:42 AM
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What year is your maxima? and what options do you have on it please mention all oh and what city are you in thx. I am definitely going to haggle with them more the problem i'm having is that since i didn't sell my car yet i wasn't able to really haggle. But i appreciate all the advice... keep it coming hehe..
Originally posted by 2k2wannabe
I paid $26.5 for that car (but grey lustre) and that was in March.
You're getting ripped off.
Wanna know how I've bought my last 3 cars? Here you go:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....5&pagenumber=2
I bought 3 cars by sending faxes to about 30 dealers. I researched, test drove, and went to the local place to see what the 'demand' is for the car (if it's considered a 'hot seller' or not). Then, http://www.bigyellow.com and find all the dealers within your driving distance. I decided I'd drive about 500 miles for my Max.
Then fax-blast all of the dealers with the exact same letter... list the options you want including EVERYTHING (color, trim, specialty stuff, etc) and at the bottom put "I sent this to letter to 30 dealers. I'm willing to pay $x for the car. First to respond gets my business." Also include how to contact you.
I've gotten my asking price all 3 times, once while I was still standing at the fax machine, so I lowered the price on the rest of the faxes and got that lower price instead. Also, the local place was asking $4k over what I finally paid for my 2k2 6-speed from a place one hour away.
I paid $26.5 for that car (but grey lustre) and that was in March.
You're getting ripped off.
Wanna know how I've bought my last 3 cars? Here you go:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....5&pagenumber=2
I bought 3 cars by sending faxes to about 30 dealers. I researched, test drove, and went to the local place to see what the 'demand' is for the car (if it's considered a 'hot seller' or not). Then, http://www.bigyellow.com and find all the dealers within your driving distance. I decided I'd drive about 500 miles for my Max.
Then fax-blast all of the dealers with the exact same letter... list the options you want including EVERYTHING (color, trim, specialty stuff, etc) and at the bottom put "I sent this to letter to 30 dealers. I'm willing to pay $x for the car. First to respond gets my business." Also include how to contact you.
I've gotten my asking price all 3 times, once while I was still standing at the fax machine, so I lowered the price on the rest of the faxes and got that lower price instead. Also, the local place was asking $4k over what I finally paid for my 2k2 6-speed from a place one hour away.
08-30-2002, 07:23 AM
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Remember that the moment you drive the car off the lot you will lose $5k because it is already a year old. Add that to your intrest and tax and your negative 7K-8K dollars!! You must get a better deal on the 02' or don't buy.
08-30-2002, 10:18 AM
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Here are exact details on this car..
2002 Nissan Maxima SE
Total MSRP† $30,800.00
VIN: JN1DA31A32T323664
Model: SE
Exterior: Sterling Mist
Interior: Black Leather
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Packages and Options
Bose® Audio System (In-Dash)
$1099
Front Side-Impact Air Bags
$249
Helical Limited Slip Differential
$399
Leather Package
$1499
Meridian Edition™
$399
Power Glass Sunroof
$899
Accessories
Carpeted Floor Mats
$79
Splash Guards (4-Piece)
$119
Sunroof Wind Deflector
$69
Base MSRP $25,449.00
Total Packages, Options, & Accessories $4,811.00
Destination & Handling $540.00
Total MSRP† $30,800.00
2002 Nissan Maxima SE
Total MSRP† $30,800.00
VIN: JN1DA31A32T323664
Model: SE
Exterior: Sterling Mist
Interior: Black Leather
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Packages and Options
Bose® Audio System (In-Dash)
$1099
Front Side-Impact Air Bags
$249
Helical Limited Slip Differential
$399
Leather Package
$1499
Meridian Edition™
$399
Power Glass Sunroof
$899
Accessories
Carpeted Floor Mats
$79
Splash Guards (4-Piece)
$119
Sunroof Wind Deflector
$69
Base MSRP $25,449.00
Total Packages, Options, & Accessories $4,811.00
Destination & Handling $540.00
Total MSRP† $30,800.00
08-30-2002, 07:00 PM
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Originally posted by fdxsiboy
Here are exact details on this car..
2002 Nissan Maxima SE
Total MSRP† $30,800.00
VIN: JN1DA31A32T323664
Model: SE
Exterior: Sterling Mist
Interior: Black Leather
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Packages and Options
Bose® Audio System (In-Dash)
$1099
Front Side-Impact Air Bags
$249
Helical Limited Slip Differential
$399
Leather Package
$1499
Meridian Edition™
$399
Power Glass Sunroof
$899
Accessories
Carpeted Floor Mats
$79
Splash Guards (4-Piece)
$119
Sunroof Wind Deflector
$69
Base MSRP $25,449.00
Total Packages, Options, & Accessories $4,811.00
Destination & Handling $540.00
Total MSRP† $30,800.00
Here are exact details on this car..
2002 Nissan Maxima SE
Total MSRP† $30,800.00
VIN: JN1DA31A32T323664
Model: SE
Exterior: Sterling Mist
Interior: Black Leather
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Packages and Options
Bose® Audio System (In-Dash)
$1099
Front Side-Impact Air Bags
$249
Helical Limited Slip Differential
$399
Leather Package
$1499
Meridian Edition™
$399
Power Glass Sunroof
$899
Accessories
Carpeted Floor Mats
$79
Splash Guards (4-Piece)
$119
Sunroof Wind Deflector
$69
Base MSRP $25,449.00
Total Packages, Options, & Accessories $4,811.00
Destination & Handling $540.00
Total MSRP† $30,800.00
I would definetly love to take her home with the car!
08-30-2002, 07:26 PM
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If i decide to shop around for an o3 just like the one below how much should i offer them. I know i'm nagging but i'm trying to get some help from you maxima experts... Thx...
2003 Nissan Maxima SE
Total MSRP† $30,572.00
VIN: JN1DA31A43T4036
Model: SE
Exterior: Sterling Mist
Interior: Black Leather
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Packages and Options
Helical Limited Slip Differential
$399
Leather Package
$1499
Meridian Edition™
$399
Power Glass Sunroof
$899
Titanium Edition Package
$999
Accessories
Splash Guards (4-Piece)
$129
Trunk/Cargo Mat (Carpeted)
$59
Base MSRP $25,649.00
Total Packages, Options, & Accessories $4,383.00
Destination & Handling $540.00
Total MSRP† $30,572.00
2003 Nissan Maxima SE
Total MSRP† $30,572.00
VIN: JN1DA31A43T4036
Model: SE
Exterior: Sterling Mist
Interior: Black Leather
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Packages and Options
Helical Limited Slip Differential
$399
Leather Package
$1499
Meridian Edition™
$399
Power Glass Sunroof
$899
Titanium Edition Package
$999
Accessories
Splash Guards (4-Piece)
$129
Trunk/Cargo Mat (Carpeted)
$59
Base MSRP $25,649.00
Total Packages, Options, & Accessories $4,383.00
Destination & Handling $540.00
Total MSRP† $30,572.00
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