trading in for a g coupe

[big_rig]

i just wanted a little input from your guys on this... is it going to make a big difference if i get the sport coupe? do i need active rear steer? how many miles should i keep it under to aviod buying a coupe with problems? im going to be trading in my altima coupe for it. i found a nice looking coupe with about 48k on it 22988. would you guys have any insight on what kind of a deal i could work out when trading in the 09 coupe? sorry im asking all these questions right off the bat, but i figured you guys would be the best place to go to find answers. thank you in advance for your input

[G_whizz]

Ok...pretty general question.. there are ALOT of threads in heres on buying advice if you do a quick search.

Pretty much the rule of thumb is to get the newest you can afford. The Rev up engine came in the 05+ so if I were in the market, that's what I'd be looking at.

What year is the coupe you're looking at?

I can't really help you on the pricing cause I'm a Canucky and our prices are MUCH higher

Are you trading in an 09 Altima coupe??? Why you getting rid of it so soon??

[SVTCOBRA]

I've popped into this thread a couple of times.....keep thinking you are going to take a beating on the trade of such a new car!

I would def. consider selling it via craigslist & cars.com and then go shopping for the G.

Are you looking at 6MT or AT?? More issues with 6MT transmission and oil consumption than with AT transmission & engine.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

Come on rich... You know the 6MT is much more fun!

Get an 05+ But looking at the price you are prob looking at an 06 or 07 coupe...

If I were you... i would get an 07 G35 Sedan... That is the new body style



DJ

[zozoka1212]

Ah don't do it. You'll be upside down in financially. Just not worth it. Never trade a younger car in for an older not even if upgrade or downgrade in some level. Just keep your A coupe for few years and sell it or trade it.

[SVTCOBRA]

Never trade a younger car in for an older not even if upgrade or downgrade in some level.

I traded a 05 G Sedan for a 04 G Coupe...

then again, I'm old and loosing my minds...

[biggie]

I traded a 05 G Sedan for a 04 G Coupe...

then again, I'm old and loosing my minds...

Me too, trading an '07 Versa for an '03 Coupe.

OPs question on 'active rear steering' is that even an option on any G Coupe (G37 maybe?).

[Poyzinous]

RAS was available from 06 and up. OP, whats wrong with the altima coupe?You don't want to trade it in for a car thats more than 2 year older than it, that wouldn't work out investment wise...

[zozoka1212]

I traded a 05 G Sedan for a 04 G Coupe...

then again, I'm old and loosing my minds...

With 4-5 years old car that doesn't really make much of a different especially if you switch to coupe from sedan. Here in Canada the coupes hold their value better than the sedan.

If we talking about a year or 2 old car that's where you loose money. But with Biggie isn't much of a deal either I guess. How much the Versa is 10k? How much you can possible loose on that when you trade it in 2-3k? I guess It isn't as simple as not to trade in a new car or a new car for an older one.

[big_rig]

thanks for the in put guys, when i bought the coupe, i didnt have a license and i wasnt really speed oriented. i didnt see much of a difference between the 3.5 and 2.5 altima coupe, but now im dying for some more speed and to be honest this is the first fwd car i have ever owned and i totally realized im more of a rwd guy. i was kinda hoodwinked on my apr and i just feel like im paying too much for a 4 cyl coupe. im paying 550 a month for this sob and i guess taking a wash wouldnt be too bad of an idea if they took over the loan and gave me a decent payment. i talked to a few dealers in the bay area and they want me to bring my car down and try to make a deal... this ac was the first car i bought from a dealer and im pretty sure i was taken advantage of, so i just dont want to go in there with a half loaded gun. what kind of deals do you guys think i could work out? sorry for being so needy, but i really dont have another avenue to obtain this information. like before, all in put is very appreciated guys. i would post the dealer listing on here, but i think nico has a rule about posting stuff for sale that is not nico approved. if you guys happen to be surfing the web and see some g coupes (35 or 37) for a pretty good deal, let me know and i will check it out.

[zozoka1212]

I live in Canada so not sure about the $ you pay for the Alti. But when you gong to a dealer try not to show any emotion of trade in and be ready to walk away anytime. If you are the type of guy who see something and buy it right away than try to change. What I told one of my guy to look at something and go home think about for a day or 2 and see if you still want to buy it.

Dealer will most likely know you really want to get in the G since you trade your almost new Alti in. Try to keep the 2 deal separated till the finall stage. Negotiate for the G and se how much it would cost. Tell them you are not sure about the trade in. When they give you the #'s for the G than you can throw the Alti front of them to tell you how much it worth and how much it would be with the trade. Do you know how much do you own the bank or Nissan for the Alti? Look around how much it would be if you sell it on your own and how much do you own on it.

Also I know how you feel about the RWD. However I suggest to stay with the Alti a bit and learn more driving since you are new to this. Once you gaind some confidences and killed the speed demon in you go for the RWD.

Just my .02 or actually .021 canadian

[SVTCOBRA]

Are you a member of a credit union?? If not, are there any around that you can join??Normally, dealers can't touch the rates that a CU can offer.And, taking the loan out of the picture helps.With my CU, I can get pre-approved for a loan amount and rate up to a dollar amount.

Be prepared to be offered KBB trade in value for yours.

Know how to calculate the deal!!! I normally take either a spreadsheet with me to the deal or know what each thousand will cost me in payments.....

Negotiated PriceTradeTaxable Amount = (Negotiated Price - Trade)Total with Tax = (Taxable Amount + (Taxable Amount * tax rate)Doc FeeTagPayouffSub Total = Total with Tax + Doc Fee + Tag + PayouffDown PaymentRebateAmount to Finance = Sub Total A - Down Payment - RebateAmount to Finance /1000 * (monthly payment for $1000 @ rate @ months)

(monthly payment for $1000 @ rate @ months) WHat I do at this point in the spreadsheet is calculate the monthly payment for $1000 at the terms (rate & number of months)I use my CU calculatorshttp://www.truliantfcu.org/rates.php

OK, now if you have your rate and number of months to finance, you can calculate the cost of financing $1000 for those terms.

Soooo, you can take a computer or Now, you can take any OUT THE DOOR price divide by 1000 and multiply by (monthly payment for $1000 @ rate @ months).

Bottom line is that you need to know HOW the out the door figure gets calculated.

Oh, I have a spreadsheet that I can send you if you like.

[big_rig]

I live in Canada so not sure about the $ you pay for the Alti. But when you gong to a dealer try not to show any emotion of trade in and be ready to walk away anytime. If you are the type of guy who see something and buy it right away than try to change. What I told one of my guy to look at something and go home think about for a day or 2 and see if you still want to buy it.

Dealer will most likely know you really want to get in the G since you trade your almost new Alti in. Try to keep the 2 deal separated till the finall stage. Negotiate for the G and se how much it would cost. Tell them you are not sure about the trade in. When they give you the #'s for the G than you can throw the Alti front of them to tell you how much it worth and how much it would be with the trade. Do you know how much do you own the bank or Nissan for the Alti? Look around how much it would be if you sell it on your own and how much do you own on it.

Also I know how you feel about the RWD. However I suggest to stay with the Alti a bit and learn more driving since you are new to this. Once you gaind some confidences and killed the speed demon in you go for the RWD.

Just my .02 or actually .021 canadian

right on man, thank you for the advice. i think i will just go down and take a look at the cars and sleep on it. make the dealer sweat it out haha. we'll i will keep you guys updated on what happens, that doesnt mean you cant chime in though if you have some more advice haha. have a safe and happy new years guys!

[zozoka1212]

Just remeber the life is not about to get everything what you want it is about to enjoy everything you already have. If you live by this you'll be a happy camper.

Happy New Year to you and all of you Niconuts.

[big_rig]

Are you a member of a credit union?? If not, are there any around that you can join??Normally, dealers can't touch the rates that a CU can offer.And, taking the loan out of the picture helps.With my CU, I can get pre-approved for a loan amount and rate up to a dollar amount.

Be prepared to be offered KBB trade in value for yours.

Know how to calculate the deal!!! I normally take either a spreadsheet with me to the deal or know what each thousand will cost me in payments.....

Negotiated PriceTradeTaxable Amount = (Negotiated Price - Trade)Total with Tax = (Taxable Amount + (Taxable Amount * tax rate)Doc FeeTagPayouffSub Total = Total with Tax + Doc Fee + Tag + PayouffDown PaymentRebateAmount to Finance = Sub Total A - Down Payment - RebateAmount to Finance /1000 * (monthly payment for $1000 @ rate @ months)

(monthly payment for $1000 @ rate @ months) WHat I do at this point in the spreadsheet is calculate the monthly payment for $1000 at the terms (rate & number of months)I use my CU calculatorshttp://www.truliantfcu.org/rates.php

OK, now if you have your rate and number of months to finance, you can calculate the cost of financing $1000 for those terms.

Soooo, you can take a computer or Now, you can take any OUT THE DOOR price divide by 1000 and multiply by (monthly payment for $1000 @ rate @ months).

Bottom line is that you need to know HOW the out the door figure gets calculated.

Oh, I have a spreadsheet that I can send you if you like.

a spread sheet would be very awesome. im a little confused about what you said, but im sure if i saw the set up on a spread sheet i could figure it out. i deal with spread sheets all day at work anyways haha. thank you for your help, i must admit, im a bit of a lost puppy haha

[SVTCOBRA]

email sent.

I too work with them some!!! Basically, the reason I do the spreadsheet is to understand the numbers and to be able to see quickly how adding more downpayment might change the montly payment. You can also use it prior to entering the dealership so that you have an idea of what your payments might be. You can do a worst case/best case scenario.

The other thing to do is to calculate that monthly payment for $1000 and take that figure with you. You can quickly use a calculator at the dealership to determine monthly payments by taking the out-the-door / 1000 and multiply by that figure.......hope that makes sense.

[big_rig]

email sent.

I too work with them some!!! Basically, the reason I do the spreadsheet is to understand the numbers and to be able to see quickly how adding more downpayment might change the montly payment. You can also use it prior to entering the dealership so that you have an idea of what your payments might be. You can do a worst case/best case scenario.

The other thing to do is to calculate that monthly payment for $1000 and take that figure with you. You can quickly use a calculator at the dealership to determine monthly payments by taking the out-the-door / 1000 and multiply by that figure.......hope that makes sense.

yeah, i understand way better now, thank you very much. so i found a 05 g35 coupe premium sport package. 94 k on it. they are asking 16900 for it. too many miles to get? there is also a 2006 premium sport with RAS. it has 48k on it and they are asking 22900 for it. what do you think?

[biggie]

To me those are a little high, but newer may = more money (I got my '03 with 20k for $17).

Also search around on interest rates, it will what kill you on a new car vs used. I ended up getting the best rate with BB&T through the dealer, they beat what my credit union could do. Not sure what rates are currently, in May I got a little above 6%.

[SVTCOBRA]

What about this 07 with 43K miles.Looks like it has Sport Package, Nav, Sunroof for $22,900http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/...thumb

[big_rig]

What about this 07 with 43K miles.Looks like it has Sport Package, Nav, Sunroof for $22,900http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/...thumb

how do i trade my car into auto trader though?

[SVTCOBRA]

how do i trade my car into auto trader though?

It's at the Infiniti Dealer. You go down there and do the deal....

Infiniti Oakland Luxury Motors7201 Oakport St, Oakland, CA 94621Contact Dealer at: 1-866-348-7179

Sorry, I shouldn't assume that everybody knows about autotrader.com and cars.com.....Dealers list their used cars on these sites. You should be using these sites to find your new (used) G. Dealers usually list on both sites.Autotrader has more CARFAX's than Cars.com. Ive seen dealers list lower prices on Autotrader too.

[big_rig]

It's at the Infiniti Dealer. You go down there and do the deal....

Infiniti Oakland Luxury Motors7201 Oakport St, Oakland, CA 94621Contact Dealer at: 1-866-348-7179

Sorry, I shouldn't assume that everybody knows about autotrader.com and cars.com.....Dealers list their used cars on these sites. You should be using these sites to find your new (used) G. Dealers usually list on both sites.Autotrader has more CARFAX's than Cars.com. Ive seen dealers list lower prices on Autotrader too.

haha thank you, i understand now. i always thought auto trader and cars.com were private sellers only, but it's good to learn something new everyday haha i'll have to go take a look at that one too.

[SVTCOBRA]

Yep, both dealers and private owners list there.

Always call before you trek down to the dealership to make sure it's still there!!