Hey guys , long time dweller of these forums, I never really posted much. I just lurked around a lot and gained knowledge from the experts

It seems I am finally in the position to get a G coupe, and I just so happened to be searching the autotrader the other day as I was curious to see how much a 2006 model has decreased in price, and I came across this one:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=31

It is exactly as I would have bought one, brand new 2 years ago, black on black 6MT appears to be fully loaded (Nav, moonroof, spoiler, etc) and considering back then brand new it would be around $40k and now with 52,000 miles on it its about half the price, that seems like a pretty good deal for me (especially because this would be my project car, at some point I will be doing twin turbo and a lot of engine work). I already checked carfax to make sure there were no accidents or anything like that and its clean . I live in Deer Park, for those familiar with NY and the car is located in Long Island City, Queens, so its about a good hour drive for me. I called them this morning to make sure it was still available, and of course it is so they invited me to come down tomorrow (saturday) for a test drive. I asked them how long it has been on the lot, and they said it's been there for 3 weeks. What do you guys think of the price? Of course I will try to negotiate it down but I am curious to know from you guys how far down I can get them to go. A buddy of mine who used to have one of these said to just low ball them and start around $15,000 just to see what they would say, and work my way half way to the $19,000 mark. Oh and yes I will be financing it, I have good credit so that won't be a problem, and I want to put 0 down. The girl on the phone said that "the price listed is eligible for financing" I would think that doesn't necessarily mean if I get them to agree to a lower price, it would prevent me from financing, correct?

All input is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance guys.

 

im very familiar with the ny automarket with g coupes been observing it for years .. that being said i think that is a very good deal but it comes with a catch .. being that i know mostly all the dealers in ny i can tell you this ...
all the advertised prices by that dealership are contigent upon 100% or 75% financing not sure which one but anyways if you put 0 down be ready to pay more than 400 a month for sure because theyre gonna rape you ... ive been there and they play alot of games with prices ... ive been there b4 for a g coupe first thing is there price goes up 1000 bucks when u get there ... and they dont bugde much especially if ur financing .. if you want a game plan ill tell you this go to your local credit union and get a loan .. then go to that dealership with the autotrader ad and bring that loan check with you .. i bet youll get a great deal u might be able to get it for 16k out the door cash if u negociate well

good luck

 

Ahh, thank you for the advice! I had just applied for a loan through my own bank; TD - formerly Commerce Bank. I did call the dealer and ask, they said this car is "eligible for 80% financing". I had no idea what that had actually meant when the lady told me this though. I am still kind of confused as to what that means... lol

 

okay good you took the fisrt main step which is private financing .
80% financing means in order to get that price they advertise you must finance the car with them (80%) of it . thats were the catch comes in if u dont finance with them thell stick you with higher price ... live and learn

 

Ok so assuming I get approved for this loan through my Bank, and I show up at the dealer, end up liking the car and already made the decision in my head to get it.. but of course I don't let them know that right there on the spot. So then when we start discussing price, I tell them I'll take it for (something less than the advertised price) and I'll pay for it in full right now, what do you think they would say? Like if I offered $17k for it or something along those lines. Would I be better of trying something like that? Or they will try and make me pay more if I wanted to pay in full right there on the spot?

 

i would go down there and say ... "ok i like the car but i still have alot more dealerships to look at .. as of right now i can offer you 16,500 cash if they no then you can raise your price to 17k last and final offer then walk out ... "



thats what i would do g35 are not rare nor should you be stuck on one car .
i would suggest you pay 17k highest price for that anything above that price is just wasting your money in the long run ...if i were you id stay way from dealerships my freind .. because private owners are way cheaper trust me .. try checking your local craigstlist and autotrader and this forum you can get great deals from private owner ..
heres a g i would recomend of this forum ... its super rare and cheap

he only wants 16k for it


https://g35driver.com/forums/cars-sa...e-6mt-nav.html

 

Blah, sux though I'm Very picky and will settle for nothing less than a 2006 black on black fully loaded. lol

 

Wait for what you want. You'll thank yourself in the end