I just received a letter from Infiniti Program Headquarters today and the details of the letter is awfully confusing. The letter states that they need to acquire several pre-owned Infinitis by April 24, 2005 in order to fulfill a special used vehicle request. They are offering me to trade in my car for any new 2005 Infiniti car or SUV with special financing and generous trade in values. There telling me to bring this letter and make an appointment. Either they really need these pre owned cars, or this is one insane way to advertise all of their cars. I have two problems. One: I have modified my G35 slightly (z-tube, popcharger, GG wires, clear corners, badging, etc etc) Two: Last night I backed up into my old Range Rover and the side of my Rear Bumper is damaged and requires an entire new cover. I have until April 24 to make my decision. I need some insight on this situation fast!

 

You recieved a letter from a dealer wanting you to come in so they can sell you a new car. Nothing more. The rest is verbage. Dealers will always take a trade. You just won't get what you would if you sold it yourself.

 

Scan the letter in! I know the sales #'s are down for the G35's compared to last year, maybe this is why??

 

Well the main thing thats bothering me is the fact that I have a damaged rear bumper and its absolutely killing me. And plus it would be nice to have an 05 G35 Coupe with an actual stock Navigation. (Ill scan it once i find where I put that stupid scanner)
But either way do you guys suggest I go for this deal?

 

the 2005 are great, but i would stick with the 04.. you got some nice mods working for you stick with it, fix your bumper and keep modding your car

 

i got that letter too. i called my friend at Nissan Corporate and asked about the offer. He said that Nissan North America is not trying to fulfill any quotas on the infiniti. Actually they just meet their goal of selling 1 million units last month.

So, he told me that it's a way for the dealership to get u in to the shop and convenience u to purchase a new one. Nothing special.

 

those are some shady deals...

 

well...if you have couple hours to kill? why not to see "what" kind of deal they can offer you? but make sure you know your numbers before you walk-in.

 

I damage my bumper not to long ago, If you have them fix it and they don't do 100% job they wont charge you lol. Just bring it in to get it fixed, Bumper damage isn't all that much, Under 1k for sure. I think a new bumper is 800$, its worth not going around with a hurt G =(

 

hehe thanks wizza
sorry for changing my own topic, but could anybody recommend me any websites you know that sell rear bumper covers (doesnt have to be OEM) or any places in southern cali that I may be able to order a rear bumper cover? Anything input will be greatly appreciated. And Thank you all for helping me see through this little gimmick that Infiniti is trying to pull :P I almost fell for it

 

Yes, please do not walk into your dealer holding that flyer. It is basically a flashing sign saying "sucker" on your forehead. Don't go putting too much faith into Infiniti....

 

i'd rather stick with your previous G...
i got mine a week ago and its great but since you've done some mod, if i was you i'd stick with it just my $0.02

 

here what i would do ... just to see what this situation would fold into.

we all know their main aim is to get you in the dealership to sell you a new car.
go with the resistive mind set. Dont commit to anything.

tell them about your car.

STEP 1 - take print outs from KBB - and make sure you take a copy of te dealer trade in value as well as the private party value. Now that you have the numbers, ask them how much they will give you for the trade in. If it is around the private party value then move to step 2.

STEP 2 - look at what deal they want to give you. compare it to what you have right now. I would suggest not to put anything down, this way you dont pay anything from you pocket. If the new car's numbers are better than what you are paying on the old car, then you are golden you are getting a better deal without losing anything on your old car.

obv. what I said sounds overstated, but worth a shot. seriosuly, go down there and see what they have to offer.
and then post here and let us know.

 

A seller was selling new OEM rear bumpers on eBay for the coupe/sedan not too long ago for the price of $120. Try and e-mail him and see if he has any sets available.

Here is a link to one of the auctions: eBay

 

its just a sales gimick. They want you to go in and look at/buy a new car