How Much Should I Pay: 2009 Nissan Maxima
Question From Ryan: I am looking at buying a 2009 Maxima SV with premium package leftover. It was driven by the owner’s mother and has 3,000 miles on it. The MSRP is 37,377, they are offering it to me for 33,200 firm. Is this a good deal or should I negotiate harder?
Queen of the Road: Hi Ryan. Welcome to AutoBragBlog! $33,200 for a used car?
So the private seller is quoting you the MSRP of what they had paid with 3,000 additional mile on it? That’s odd. I wouldn’t pay NEW prices for a semi-USED car.
According to AutoBrag’s statistics for the 2009 Maxima,
The National Average discount off MSRP: 15.96%
The National Maximum discount off MSRP: 23.53%
MSRP: $37,377
Selling Price: $31,412
Savings: $5,965
% OFF MSRP: 15.96%
MSRP: $37,377
Selling Price: $28,582
Savings: $8,795
% OFF MSRP: 23.53%
I would pay in between $28.5 to $31k. I would offer $29k, but you could buy a new one yourself. Why are they selling? I highly recommend you start a virtual negotiation with your surrounding dealers through Braggle on www.AutoBrag.com. You basically place anonymous offers to all dealerships within a 25 to 200 mile radius within your zip code. Dealerships get to compete for your business without gaining your contact information. This method is the easiest procedure and it’s free of charge. There is no obligation to buy if a dealer accepts your bid.
Good luck and keep us posted on how the purchase goes!
