Hello all,

Just trying to get your thoughts and advice. I have a 2003.5 (no doggie door) G35 Premium with 147,000 miles that I bought 9 years ago. I have been having some issues with the car overheating and I should know what the issue is later today. I also need new front compression bushings.

While I was at the dealer today I saw a 2007 G35x Premium with only 53,0000. Bought and serviced locally at the dealer. They are asking $18,500. My best guess is it is worth abut $17k only because of low miles and assured maintenance.

KKB says trade-in of $4k for mine. Black Book says $2,250-$3,750. Add in that it needs some work and my guess is that I would be lucky to get $3500 for it in trade. Lucky.

So if I could get out the door at $14,500 or $15,000 cash including fees and taxes would that be a good deal?

More reliable, Gen 2 car, and X which is good here. And it is in great shape.

Still seems like a lot for the upgrade but not much I can do about the condition of my trade.

 

The dealership will deal with you Its great price.The x great handling car!I luv taking the dog leg to get on the interstate with my X.with your car as a trade in and hundred dollar bills in your hand they will deal.I don't know if the 2nd gen is more reliable than the first gen.

 

Well, they offerd me $3500 of my 03 with 147,000 miles. It needs between $750 and $1400 more work on it. I actually think that is a pretty good offer. What do you think?

 

I would deal. Get a warranty with it! I got a warranty from the dealer to seal the deal on a 05X. The X had 84,650 miles and all service records since mile 15. The x is one great handling car.12 inches of snow didnt stop it!

 

I think you can push for a better trade in offer from the dealership. I think you should be able to get $3500 from carmax. The dealership should offer you more since you are staying loyal to the brand and they are making money on the sale. I would hold out for a week and see what they come back with. I bet this Monday on March 31st. Last day of the month they might be willing to give you $4000-$4250 trade in along with a better purchase price.

 

Well I don't really care if they call it trade in ir a price reduction. I need to get out at $14,500 -$15,000 max including tax and their $200 in fees. So I was thinking about an offer of $14,500 total out the door and let them figure out how to distribute it. With $1,180 in tax/fees that lowers the price by $1680.

And you are right they might take that at the end of the month.

 

I think I will probably pass and keep driving the 03. I need to put $750-$1000 in it but that is less than $14000 into a different car.

 

Will they put an extended warranty on an 07 at this point? It only has 53000 miles but it is 7 years old.

How much is a warranty worth? WhT does it cost them and what would it cost me? Anyone know?

Thanks

 

Tell them you need the OTD price at no more than $14,500. I guarantee they'll figure out how to do it. They'll at least get it to $14,700. Which you're fine with, but they don't know that. By being stern and saying you absolutely can't go over $14,500, they'll be forced to negotiate. Only thing you'll have to do at that point is not be afraid to walk away. If the deal just isn't there, walk away. They won't let you walk away (unless of course you're just being ridiculous). They won't lose a sale over a few hundred bucks. The sale is the important part.

 

They came back with $14,400 + tax and fees of $1150. That's a no go for me. I came up $500 but even then we are about $1200 apart.

 

Walk away. Tell them you're sorry, but that's just a bit out of your range and if they're willing to work with you, you'd love to buy the car. Shake his hand and walk away. A good attitude goes a long way too; be nice and don't seem needy. I'm sure they'll stop you on yer way out. Do you know how long the car has been on the lot?

 

I think it has been there for a few weeks. But it is very very clean. I'm sure someone will pay for it.

The dealership is under heavy construction and the showroom floor and the parking lot out front is closed The door into the place is only open on the side. I am guessing sales may be lower than usual this month and we are right at the end of the month.

If they want a deal I will come out ok. If they don't feel any pressure to sell it in the next 2 days then I will probably be SOL.

 

Well, my hunch was right - the 31st and having the dealer under heavy construction led to them taking an offer from me. I dropped by to get my car out of service with a $500+ bill. Stopped by sales to reiterate the offer I made that was rejected on Friday. We were about $1200 apart. Funny, this afternoon they took it. Well, I had to come up $65. Oh, and they ate my service bill

So I have a new (to me) car! I'm excited.

 

 

Well, ok