2008 Buying Advice

[mark0824]

Hi,

I have pretty much set my mind on a 2008 M35 with the tech package. I had the car for a day and I am very impressed by it. I was looking at the GS350 and RL as well.

The price I am getting out the door is $40,400. This includes the 3k reabte that is good until Sept 2nd. I think the price of the caar is $37.5k. The GS350 and RL would be 4-5k more.

Only problem is, I cant pull the trigger until Sept 11th. The 3k reabte will be done and the car will be cloer to 44k now. This would bring the GS350 back into play. Do you think I might still be able to get the lower price and or the rebate in 2 weeks? I am paying cash.

I guess they could extend or bring out new rebates. I just hate the thought of paying 3k more just becuse I am buying 2 weeks later.

Thanks

[DaleHeller]

I would see if you can get the dealer to bridge loan it. If they have the inventory and want to include in pre labor day sale (e.g. they may have other incentives), they may be so inclined.

Or, you could bridge it too with home equity, or something...

[mark0824]

I am going to pay cash and have the cash ready to go but for personal reasons I need to wait until Sept 10-15th to buy.

I hope they will still honor the price since it is only 10-12 days later.

[striz923]

maybe you can give a down payment to show them you will buy, then finish the deal when you are ready. depending on your personal reasons, maybe pay for it and leave it on the lot for a few (if you aren't wanting someone to see it). just throwing out ideas...

[mark0824]

My wife knows I am getting the car so it is not a matter of if but when.

I am in the process of settling my fathers estate (passed away not yet 2 months ago). Has only minor debt but has the money to pay for it (as well as a home that is worth a lot of money and paid off). Wife was just wanting to give it a few more weeks just to make sure thats all. A substanial life insurance policy was left to me and that is how I can pay cash.

It is just a case of the paranoid wife.