I'm getting ready to shop for a used G35 Coupe this week. I'm looking to spend (with tax title and license already included) no more than 24,000. I would hope to get at least a 2005 model and will be shopping at dealerships, prefably Infiniti dealerships; I'll be financing through a bank or the dealership (depends on the % rate).

My question is this.....how much can I typically negotiate for a used G35 Coupe, especially considering how:
1. gas prices are high....these are not very fuel efficient cars
2. Economy is slow right now.

Let's say that I run into a car whose Kelley Blue Book Retail Value is 22,500......realistically speaking, how much can I expect to negotiate with a dealer?
1k, 2k, 3k, etc.? What tips or guidelines would you guys recommend to getting the most car for my buck...?

Thanks guys!

 

me too. Im looking for an 05 coupe in LA but im hoping to find one under 22g. or maybe an 04 for like 18g. Seems like even with the slow economy, everyone is asking still asking over blue book. Must be a patient bunch of sellers.

I found one 05 with AT, 19"aftermarket wheels (which might be a bit too flashy for my taste.) 1 year left on warranty, and 25k miles. Its in cherry condition. Black w tan leather. New tires, no spoiler. Tinted. No NAV.
What would you pay for a car like that?

EDIT: its private party

 

Whether at a dealership or private party, just be sure to check all the common wear items to help your negotiation (e.g. tires, brake pads). Also, if a car doesn't have all the maintenance records, you shouldn't pay KBB "good" value for it.

 

I also meant to ask about PPIs........does the dealership that you're buying from typically do this automatically, or is it only upon request from the customer?
Do they charge you if you request one?

 

I was in the market for one about a month and a half ago, and it definately seems like no one is willing to budge on price all that much. What i would say to do to definately get a better price is deal with private parties because they usually have it priced decently low compared to stealerships and most stealerships act as if they are in their own world and everything is perfect with economy and such and such. And also, DONT be afraid to walk away if they are not complying to your budget.

 

definitely try private party if your'e trying to negotiate...

but if to a dealer-you-shall-go...

then keep in mind, low gas mileage is not gonna be a strategy for you...THEY know already that their car is not a hybrid, and so do you. So by going in there in the first place, you can't expect to 'pull that card' and get them to budge.

Just use the basics of car shopping:
1. talk only to the 'internet sales manager'
2. get a price, then shop that to another dealer 'internet manager'
3. then go back to original place, and vice versa until nobody will lower anymore.
4. hope that this all happens near the end of the month.

shopping used is a bit more difficult, because there's not like, an unlimited supply of exactly waht you want...

maybe consider new? interest rates at infiniti are .9% nowadays...

umm, that's all for now.

-chris