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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Hi,

I've been lurking for a while and finally had something to post. I'm going to buy a 2008 G37 by the end of this month and I need some help. I don't want to get taken advantage of because I'm a woman.

I know what I want to buy, I just don't know much about the negotiations or what a good price is. I'm going to buy a 2008 G37 sport with the 6 speed.

I read the tips and leasing guides, but I feel like I'm missing something. Any extra words of advice to keep from getting screwed over?
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Welcome. Are you buying or leasing?

EDIT: BTW any suggestion that men are smarter shoppers than women is absurd.

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Welcome. Are you buying or leasing?
Thanks i'll be buying and will put a good chunk down
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Davidv, Aren't You gonna ask for her pics?
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Originally Posted by davidv
EDIT: BTW any suggestion that men are smarter shoppers than women is absurd.
Leg humpers ....
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Davidv, Aren't You gonna ask for her pics?
i'm not going to post pics, but i'll tell you a little. i'm 27, asian, and hotter than tila tequila, but without herpes.
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Originally Posted by marsha
i'm not going to post pics, but i'll tell you a little. i'm 27, asian, and hotter than tila tequila, but without herpes.
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ask and ye shall receive.

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Originally Posted by marsha
Thanks i'll be buying and will put a good chunk down
a. Find the car that you want.
b. Determine the maximum that you are willing to pay.
c. Visit the dealer and make your offer.
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Originally Posted by ZU L8R
OF OP

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Davidv, Aren't You gonna ask for her pics?
LOL. I am 58 years old. My skirt chasing days are over.
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Originally Posted by davidv
a. Find the car that you want.
b. Determine the maximum that you are willing to pay.
c. Visit the dealer and make your offer.
i understand this part. but if invoice is 32,688 and msrp is 35,550 I know what to expect. I'll pay what it cost for me to get the car, I just want some help paying as little as possible.
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Originally Posted by marsha
ask and ye shall receive.


nice car
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LOL. I am 58 years old. My skirt chasing days are over.
eh, I didn't ask how old you are, look at Fowlman.
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Originally Posted by marsha
i understand this part. but if invoice is 32,688 and msrp is 35,550 I know what to expect. I'll pay what it cost for me to get the car, I just want some help paying as little as possible.
Personally, I've had good luck just trying to be "fair". What fair is different for different people but I've never felt like 300-500 over invoice is an unfair price.

Although that's less than most dealers want, I think it goes a long way to just talk straight. If you can get the discussion centered around how much profit you feel is fair vs. them telling you how "little" difference the price makes on the monthly payment you're far ahead IMO.

Good luck with it regardless of how you decide to handle it. You picked a very nice vehicle.

John
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Originally Posted by marsha
i understand this part. but if invoice is 32,688 and msrp is 35,550 I know what to expect. I'll pay what it cost for me to get the car, I just want some help paying as little as possible.
pick a #, stick to it. If they don't like it WALK OUT. They'll call, they always do.
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Originally Posted by Mansmind
Personally, I've had good luck just trying to be "fair". What fair is different for different people but I've never felt like 300-500 over invoice is an unfair price.

Although that's less than most dealers want, I think it goes a long way to just talk straight. If you can get the discussion centered around how much profit you feel is fair vs. them telling you how "little" difference the price makes on the monthly payment you're far ahead IMO.
well, thats what i'm looking for. I know I can get it for less than msrp, i'm just not sure if I should be able to pull off getting it for invoice.
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ZU L8R
pick a #, stick to it. If they don't like it WALK OUT. They'll call, they always do.
whats the number ace? I need to know what to shoot for and when they are trying to rob me.

also, can i get any of the options thrown in for free? i want the premium package and the navigation.
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whats the number ace?
What can you afford



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