How Much Should I Pay: 2008 Nissan Altima
Question: Hi, I’m looking at a new 2008 Altima. Any advice you can provide would be great! Thanks!
Year: 2008
Make: Nissan
Model: Altima Sedan
Trim: 2.5 S automatic with Convenience Package
Mileage: 0
Buying
From Dealership
Queen of the Road: Hello there and welcome! Sure we can find you some Nissan Altima deals. Below are two Thumbs Up deals from Fitzgerald Nissan of Chambersburg and Gunn Nissan.
For a 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT),
The Lowest Internet Price & The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $19,229.00
MSRP: $22,285.00
ePrice: $19,229.00
Savings: $3,056.00
% OFF MSRP: 13.71%
2nd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $20,770.00
MSRP: $23,824.00
ePrice: $20,770.00
Savings: $3,054.00
% OFF MSRP: 12.82%
What are all these blue links for? The first blue link breaks down the numbers so that you don’t have to do any math or researching. You’ll see exactly how much money you’re saving if you pay the “Internet Price”. It also lists the National Average Discount, the National Maximum Discount and the National Average Price for each vehicle. We also provide our personal opinion to whether we think the deal is good or not.
If we approve the deal, we’ll show a thumbs up and “Bring Your Checkbook“.
If we think the deal is ok, we’ll show a thumb tilted sideways and “Fair Market“.
If we disapprove the deal, we’ll show a thumbs down and “Keep Shopping“.
The second blue link is the proof you’ll need when you step foot onto the dealership. Don’t leave home without it! It’s the page that shows the price which you’ll be asking for. It’s basically what you need to pull up on their computers if they don’t believe you found that price online form that dealer’s inventory.
How do I use these deals from out of state in my hometown? Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Avoid the floor salesmen, head straight to the Internet Sales Manager.
If they don’t believe your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up dealership’s website and checking their inventory. It may take a few tries before a dealership agrees to honor the deal. The effort is certainly worth it. Saving an extra thousand(s) really pays off. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. If you want to research more new car prices, poke around on www.AutoBrag.com.
Don’t forget to tell your friends and family about our free personal service. Goodluck and keep us posted!
October 7th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
I am no longer in the business of selling cars because, in my opinion, it is morally bankrupt. Sooooooo…. here is some advice:
contact Consumer Reports and buy the wholesale price for 2008 Nissan Altima.
The 14 dollars you pay will save you a lot of money IF you negotiate up from the wholesale price. Once you nail the price down, then get the interest rate on the loan.
Before you go to the dealership arrange financing and take the terms to the dealership. I would advise financing 100% of the car, however, I would pay for tax title license (you don’t want to pay interest on these items). Go to the dealership with the low bluebook price of the car and keep each item separate, car price, financing, trade. Pick one sales rep and stick with that person. Do not stay at the dealership if the deal goes sour LEAVE, you can always call the sales person later.
I hope this helps you and others.
I may start my own blog in the future.
Also, keep in mind, The 3 car makers with the best 10 year reliability are Toyota, Honda and Subaru. When you buy a car, plan to keep the car well past the loan pay off.
Also, do not lease a car because with a bad deal you could pay for most of the car only to turn the car over to the bank at the end of the loan period.
Also, do not let the dealership focus you on payment, their trick is to hide a lot of profit in the payment and the number of months to pay off the loan. Also, when the deal is at the point of signing or before, multiply the payment amount times the number of payments, add any down payment and credit for trade(s). Understand the total amount vs. all the elements of the deal. If it doesn’t add up, walk out of the dealership,
do not sign. Again hope this helps.