OK..36K is the top of my budget before Tax, title & License. Do you guys think I can find a Touring roadster for that price. If not what did you pay? Oh and if it matters I live in Sunrise, FL (south florida)

Thanks guys.

 

I forgot, it needs to be an automatic.

Thanks again

 

Good luck in finding a new Touring roadster with automatic trans. for that price. The selling price of a vehicle (anything for that matter) in a free market is dependent on the old law of supply and demand. A dealer will charge as much as the market will bear and right now, at least here in No. CA, this car is in hight demand. I just ordered my 2004 350Z Touring Roadster, 6 MT with all options but Nav system and paid MSRP without a trade-in to cloud the issue of true cost.

 

Here's the cheapest touring roadsters in my area, both with 5 miles on the odometer:

6sp:

2004 NISSAN 350Z TOURING ROADSTER SILVERSTONE CHARCOAL 279969 Mossy Nissan Kearny Mesa $36,150

5AT:

2004 NISSAN 350Z TOURING ROADSTER LE MANS SUNSET BURNT ORANGE 279559 Mossy Nissan Oceanside $36,990


So if you bump up to 37K before T&L, you can do it.

 

I live in AZ and see no reason why you can not get close to that. The MSRP on my car (CB Roadster, 6SP, Touring) was 37,020. I picked it up for just over 34600 (but that added tint and window etching, a $400 increase, price without was 34,200). So depending on what you TTL is there I say you would be in the low 36000 range. With TTL for me, I was out the door at $38000. Take off the 400, and get no options and that should be under 37000

 

I looked around and was able to find a 6MT Touring roadster with 18" wheels and Navigation that had 500 miles (basically new) for $36K.

 

Thanks guys..so it does seem possible then. That is is the dealer is not greedy.

Thank you.

 

I wouldn't go so far as to accuse a dealer of being greedy. He is in business and out to maximize his profits so why should he sell you a car for less than he could sell it to someone else. As I said above, what determines the price of anything in a free market is supply and demand. If someone wants that car more than you, then they will pay more than you are willing to pay.
Welcome to Econ 101.

 

Hmm...500 miles is a lot of test drive miles. Regardless of price, I'm not sure I want to buy a car that nearly 1/2 of the break in period has been ignored on.

 

Ditto that about 500 test car miles. I was offered the exact car I wanted but it had almost 200 mi on it. I turned it down to wait for one off the boat with a known history ---none!

 

Well the 500 miles were not test drive mile but someone bought the car and decided to trade it in on a 911.

 

My Manual, 18" Wheel, Touring (everything except Navigation) ran me $1600 under MSRP. If that helps.

 

Thanks again everybody. Driving by the dealership today I see a few convertablles out there. Dont know if they are enthusiast or touring. Econ 101 may work to my advantage this time.

 

I am looking for a Touring with 18"wheels and all but nav as well.
what is the name of your dealer, would you recommend? also, are you pleased with the 18" wheels, did it make a real difference in performance? thanks for sharing.
Ragtop

 

I used a dealer recommended by someone on this forum. Turned out to be a very good lead. The dealership is Hippodrome in Nashville. The internet sales person was Trent Earlie. Nice guy. No BS.

Web site is: http://www.hippodromecars.com/HippodromeOldsNissan/

Regarding the 18" wheels. I really don't know how they effect performance. I originally wanted 17" wheels. The car on the lot had 18" wheels, and I was getting tired of looking around for exactly what I wanted.

Hope this helps.

 

DeZ
Thanks for your response, your reference for Trent helps alot. I had already made contact with him and he seemed to be a straight shooter. Your feedback confirms it, his price is right as well.
I am going with the 18" as that is what the car has also. Sure it wont hurt.
Will work to close a deal tommorrow.
thanks again
Ragtop

 

Can anyone tell me whether it is reasonable to ask for a raw enthusiast model with no options for $32,500 before TTL? The MSRP on that is $34,610 and i figure 2000 off msrp is not outrageous... I live in So Cal by the way.

 

but it all depends on how flexible you are with colors, options, etc. For me, I wanted a very specific car and nothing else would do. I t also depends on where you live. In the Northeast, they can't keep these things in the showroom for more than a day. I looked within a 100 mile radius. Couldn't get below MSRP for what I wanted: Daytona Blue/frost leather/6-speed/ touring

 

I bought a new superblack touring roadster in mid may of this year. They are very reluctant to come off the price it seems. As a matter of fact, they tried to add $765 as additional dealer markup but I talked them out of it.

My Z was still in plastic when I got it. The only convertible on the lot and it had just come in off the truck.

 

I paid $38,400 for my SB/BO Touring Roadster with 18" wheels, Nav, alu. kickplates, etc. With tax, title, etc it was $41,134. I bought it from Dick Scott Nissan in Canton, Michigan.