Dealership Negotiations on NISMO

Shamu · 01-16-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismoracer

Got mine for $37k otd. So that's $34-$35 msrp.......? I dunno. There is a limited selection in my area. Went 1 hr one way to see a Nismo and they right off the bat were gonna sell to me, no games no gimicks $38 otd.

The OTD price is always misleading when comparing across states, finance rates offered by dealer, etc. In California for example we pay nearly 10% sales tax and licensing fees are very expensive as well. Id also argue that anyone with finance rates over 5.75% are funding the dealers as they make money on financing as well. Dealers offering anything over 6% can be making thousands of dollars more than sales price. Also if a trade is involved what was it sold for? Dealers will sell below invoice all day if you give away a good trade in far below wholesale value. Then there is all the BS dealers try to sell you like extended warranties, paint protection etc.

Id like to see details missing on much of the numbers OTD offered on forums when people quote prices. The sales price of the car rarely represents true cost unless you walk in with cash and no trade.

ludeakris7 · 02-04-2011, 09:27 AM

One follow-up question regarding dealers....

Can dealers request to have a NISMO brought to their lot? Meaning, if I don't see any NISMO's around for sale can I go to my local dealer and request to have them find me one? Is this something that dealers can do? And would it cost me somehow?

Not meaning to specifically order one from factory but rather find one on another lot?
Furthermore, is it easier to just order one and if so, is it tougher to get the car at invoice if you do order it?
I have no experience or knowledge when it comes to actually ordering a car, obviously.

Xan · 01-14-2011, 12:07 PM

Trades help to bring down the sales tax on the new car, so take that into your calculations.

As for them telling them it's a "special" car, every car is "special" when you buy it, but useless when you trade it. Don't buy into that and just handle the negotiations as if it was any other car. I had some dealers try that on a 40th as well...

chops · 01-14-2011, 12:16 PM

FYI...when trading in, dont tell the sales guy that you're going to trade it in. negotiate the deal first, then tell them you want to do a trade as well.

mick · 01-14-2011, 12:51 PM

my negotiation was simple, i told them i was only interested in getting a nismo that didn't have a front license plate bracket installed

chops · 01-14-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

my negotiation was simple, i told them i was only interested in getting a nismo that didn't have a front license plate bracket installed

bahaha mine was similar

02-04-2011, 09:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
ludeakris7 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 27 Drives: 2001 Honda Prelude Rep Power: 16	One follow-up question regarding dealers.... Can dealers request to have a NISMO brought to their lot? Meaning, if I don't see any NISMO's around for sale can I go to my local dealer and request to have them find me one? Is this something that dealers can do? And would it cost me somehow? Not meaning to specifically order one from factory but rather find one on another lot? Furthermore, is it easier to just order one and if so, is it tougher to get the car at invoice if you do order it? I have no experience or knowledge when it comes to actually ordering a car, obviously. Last edited by ludeakris7; 02-04-2011 at 09:33 AM.

01-14-2011, 12:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	Trades help to bring down the sales tax on the new car, so take that into your calculations. As for them telling them it's a "special" car, every car is "special" when you buy it, but useless when you trade it. Don't buy into that and just handle the negotiations as if it was any other car. I had some dealers try that on a 40th as well... __________________ Last edited by Xan; 01-14-2011 at 12:21 PM.

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mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	my negotiation was simple, i told them i was only interested in getting a nismo that didn't have a front license plate bracket installed