Worth it for the 2011?
 

So I've been a long time reader of these forums and am finally in a position where I can pull the trigger. I have two options, a 2010 or a 2011. The only reason i'd want the 2011 is for the back up camera and any updates they might have done.

I'd be getting a Touring + Sport + Nav.

A local dealer has offered me a:

2010 - $41k OTD

or

2011 - $43k OTD (would have to order and wait 3 months)

Are there any updates besides the rear-view camera to the 2011? This dealer also told me he could have a local shop install a rear-view camera for $300 which would integrate to the stock navigation. I think I can get a better deal on the 2010 beyond what they are initially offering.

Thoughts or advice?

Thanks!

I think you can do better that 41k OTD on the '10. I was at 34.5 OTD tour/sport without NAV.

hey fins, what was the final price you got before the taxes/fees? that seems like a really good deal..

i paid 40,981 for a touring/sport/nav/6spd fully loaded 2010 factory order back in march. you should be able to pay less than that for a car that isn't a special order and has been sitting on the lot for a while. i paid 37.5k before tax/title etc.

is there a color your prefer? or are you happy with the one in the 2010?

I want Pearl White, and this car isn't on their lot but they say still at the port.

Good to know about the price you paid. I'm going to try to aim for $38-39k otd and see what they say.

Thanks!

i woudlnt worry so much about the OTD price, i mean obviously thats the real price, but as far as they are concerned, its the actual price of the car. invoice is 37500 for a 2010 fully loaded with a 6spd (not sure about the automatic) you should be paying at most invoice price for a 2010 at the end of the year. even if its a new car, its the model year end pretty much. i woudln't worry so much abou the backup camera. by the time you get the car, we'll have a fix for that, or you can have them do an install of one at the local shop. 300 is a fair price installed for a fully integrated OEM style camera. see if you can negotiate away the destination charges.

about 34K. it was mostly dealer fees. tax on the trade difference was negligible.

I had a VPP price of $37,398 OTD for a Touring Coupe with Sport & Nav. Only problem is it was for a blue Z. I'm looking for a the platinum graphite one.

Well I just got back from the dealer and they claimed the best they could do was $40,900 OTD....the car in question is not on their lot and they said it's at the port/another dealer...not sure what to do now..

See if another dealer will make a better offer - they can all find the car :)

Well I found the dealer that had it. Looks like their final price is $40,500 otd. My county tax is 9.25%.

Through Costco's auto program purchase a dealer has said I can get the 2011 at dealer invoice + fees which should come out to about $41.5-$42k.

Seems like waiting for the 2011 might be worth it...thoughts?

I found out a week ago that there are no 2010s in the whole USA in the color that I wanted and with all options........I have decided to order a 2011 and get what I want.

If you get the 2010, remember that at least on paper, the car will be one model year older. You should be able to get a much better deal on a 2011
41K does not sound like it is that good of a deal to me....I bet if you talk to several dealers you could get a 2011 for that price and it would be one model year newer

I can't seem to get any dealer outside of one to get me a price on a 2011. Everytime I ask they quote me for a 2010 or ask me why I don't want a 2010.

This car for $40.5k is the exact car I want: Pearl White, Persimmon Interior, Touring + Sport + Nav + 6spd...apparently a rare combo...

I don't think I can do much better than $41-42k on the 2011's, which would be invoice + tax/fees....

Debating it...

41k OTD on the 2010 is way too high!

Say you want a backup camera.

I do think if you really want persimmon, you'll have to pay a premium and possibly order, though.