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Discussion in 'Arizona & New Mexico' started by 737Drvr, Apr 15, 2011.

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  1. Under PSI

    Under PSI F1 Rookie

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    #26 Under PSI, Apr 21, 2011
    Since my brother owns a new car dealership I can tell you invoice price is not too far off from what the dealer pays for a car. What you are not aware of are hold backs of thousands of dollars when a vehicle sells, manufacturer incentives to dealers for selling a certain number of cars per month and others. I paid $346 over invoice for mine when I bought it. I was told there was at least a $2000 hold back that the dealer got for selling it and there are likely other incentives as well.
     
  2. 737Drvr

    737Drvr Karting

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    #27 737Drvr, Apr 22, 2011
    Under PSI, thanks for bringing up the hold back. I have heard of it and believe it varies based on the car and manufacturer. That is why I think 500 over invoice is a fair deal. To be honest, I did not know there was that much hold back in the GTR. But it stands to reason given the price of the car. Perhaps the number I saw on Nagtroc represented the dealers pure cost with hold back and current incentives taken into account. I certainly don't begrudge a dealer and the sales person from earning a profit. They have families to feed too. At the end of the day, I'll choose the dealer that treated me better for the same price point or a few bucks more. Thanks again for your input. Looking forward to ordering one here in the next couple of months.
     
  3. arizonaitalian

    arizonaitalian F1 World Champ
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    #28 arizonaitalian, Apr 22, 2011
    Exactly (I was aware of the various "hold backs" (odd name) and other incentives that make "invoice" a misleading supposed "dealer cost".). That is exacatly my point...there is no way a Nissan dealer makes only $4k on a flagship car like the GTR selling it at full sticker/MSRP (which is the math if the invoice was 82.5 and sticker was 86.5). Personally I believe the various (call them what you will) holdbacks, etc are more than 2k...I would think they make 8-10k on that car selling it at MSRP, thus cost of 78-80. But I don't know that first hand...I am just guessing based on even a minimal expectation of gross profit (heck, not too many businesses run on even the 15% level I'm suggesting here)
     
  4. LukeF

    LukeF Formula Junior

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    #29 LukeF, Apr 22, 2011
  5. stcloud

    stcloud Karting

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    #30 stcloud, Apr 25, 2011
    I just picked up a 2012 GT-R, it is a great car. Got it from ABC, they were more than willing to deal with me, Power was not so easy.
     
  6. VividRacing

    VividRacing F1 Rookie

    Aug 23, 2005
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    #31 VividRacing, Apr 28, 2011
    Yeah the gtr is a great daily. Lots of fun and easy to bolt on goods if you guys need anything don't forget about us.

    I had a 2009 and sold after six months, I think I would like to buy another one soon.
     
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