Buying a new rogue

[trem]

I'm thinking about getting a 2008 Rogue SL, AWD, Premium package, Leather and sunroof as my first brand-new vehicle(Kind of stuck between the Rogue and a Pontiac G6 GT but leaning towards the Rogue more as it's a more comfortable ride...but does have a bit less power).

I've never had to deal with buying a car before but right now they are asking $25,500 for it before tax, title and licenses. Is that a reasonable price for it? From what I see that's the typical price. Think they will go any lower or stay around that price and see if they can throw in some freebies or somethin?

Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!.

[ahhbeebee]

I don't know if this is the best way, but I was comfortable doing the following as got a great deal. My goal was to pay only marginally more than invoice price. MRSP's are typically about 10% over invoice, and of course, dealers get vehicles below invoice.

Basically, I found the invoice price online (in Canada, from http://www.carcostcanada.com), in the US, I believe there are many sites available. I then wrote up a little spreadsheet (geeky I know ) and listed the base price, plus all the options (at invoice price), in the next column I showed the MRSP of all the options, tallied everything (and subtracted any manufacturer discounts)

- this step shows you know what they are presumably paying for these options.- then, I marked everything up about 2-3% over invoice, and calculated the profit they would make ($1000-$2000).- I emailed and faxed this sheet to several dealers, and told them that negotiations would be quick and I'd be willing to buy right away from anyone offer that price.- of course they didn't send any paper my way, but from verbal agreements, I took the lowest price to competitors to see what else they could do.

I got about $2800 off MRSP.

You've got the money and power, and you can spend it on whomever gives you the best deal. Its worth the extra bit of effort.

Good luck!Sampson

[Eikon]

^ Great Post!!!

Sampson hit the nail right on the head with that one. Do your homework to figure out what dealer costs are (in other words the lowest price possible), then consider a price that would be fair and acceptable to you. Then shop multiple dealers for one who will give you that fair price or better.

[dmw98path]

I got the same thing but throw in the bumper guard, floormats, and the splash guards (aka mud flaps). Seemed a lot of cars with Leather and Premium package came with all of those options for MSRP around $28,010. Does that sound right to you? This car can be had for Invoice at most dealers with little effort. And with $500 rebate, $500 under invoice.

I imagine there are less and less of the 2008's available--around here only a couple with leather (25% of them at dealers). Wait longer and maybe you can get a better deal but, the car you want maybe gone. Course, it is hard to imagine car sales going up given the state of the economy and housing/credit crisis.

Good luck,-dan

[charrua]

I would give carsdirect.com a shot. It depends on the location, but here in southern California you can get an 08 Rogue at $500 below invoice. They basically can get it for you at invoice and then there's the $500 rebate.

I checked Arizona for a friend and they can get the vehicle for $300 below invoice so it varies a bit.

Worst case, it may give you some leverage if the carsdirect quote is less.

Hope this helps.

[trem]

I just got back from pickin' up my new 08 Rogue.

Thanks for the tips all!

Picked one up for $25,500... Gotham Gray SL with Premium, Leather, Sunroof, Splash Guards and floor mats. According to Edmunds the invoice price is 26,864. I feel like I got a good deal on it. Pretty stoked, had about a 70mile drive back from the dealer and it was probably the most comfortable I've ever been in a vehicle..... that isn't saying a whole lot because my other car was a 1993 LeBaron... it isn't a horrible car, only has 80k on it and runs alright. Really looking forward to driving this thing a bit.

Thanks again for the help!

[Eikon]

Woohoo! Congrats on the new Rogue!

Post some pictures if you get a chance, and stick around here to learn more about the vehicle.