I was curious if any of you 5th gen guys bought within the last month. I was visiting some friends over the weekend and the local Nissan dealer has three 2K1 SE 5 speeds with C&C on the lot. I'm really tempted to trade in my 96 GLE slush box for one of these cars. Unfortunately, the dealer was closed so I couldn't talk to them but I would like to know what I can realistically expect to pay for the car. Thanks in advance.

 

With the '02s and Altimas on the lot, I would pay no more than invoice. You could probably get that plus a dirt cheap interest rate.

 

I bought my loaded 2K1 SE on September 23rd for invoice plus I got the 3.9% financing that Nissan was offering. It was a great deal on a great car.

 

I'm so ****ed at myself for not buying earlier because Nissan is no longer offering special financing. I will go to the dealer this weekend and see what the deal is. Most of the dealers in my area (NYC) have 02 Maximas only and some have a few 01 leftovers. I saw the 01 SEs in Newburgh, NY. They had all 01 and no 02s! I figure I will be able to get a better deal there since they have more inventory to move. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your response.

 

Don't know why you would want a 01 with 02s already aviable.... You should be able to get a 01 for up to $1000 below invoice (there are heavy dealer incentives). But the 02 priceing is cheaper, considering options, and much more powerfull and they are already aviable at invoice in many areas.

 

Got mine on July 10th for $24,200 with tax, title, etc. included, sticker was 27,900 without tax. Also got the 3.9% financing through NMAC. Good deal in my book. Not sure where that left me on invoice but it was close I suspect.

 

I would take an 01 because I want a manual trans. The 02 6-speed are very hard to find (when they come out) and most are pre-sold. I can't imagine what I would have to pay for one. The 01 is a good value if I can buy one cheap. I'm afraid if I wait, it will be difficult to buy any new manual Maxima in the future.

 

Ooops. I bought my car on August 23rd not on September 23rd as I said in my previous post. At that time Nissan was offering the 3.9% financing. I can't believe that that much time has passed already.

 

Actually I just bought a 2K1 SE Max at the end of august, got a decent price in the VERY low 20s. (I'm in Columbus, Ohio)

 

I bought mine Aug 19th! Seems like yesterday, time flies when you're driving fun!

 

You have to provide more info then that. Was it leather, auto, meridian, 6 disc changer, bose, cloth, manual, auto, sunroof etc. Please provide with more details.

thanks

Dr.Omed

 

Hi,
You say invoice, so how much was it?

thanks. and is it auto?

Dr.Omed/

 

Hey guys,
Just got mine in San Juan Capistrano, Los angeles Area. Got mine for 26,200 (this was $600 BELOW invoice) and got the 3.9%. Making ridiculous payments of 399 a month to purchase the thing.

Specs.
Maxima SE 2K1.
Sterling Mist
BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR (a true rarity on white or any other color this late in the season; September 4, 2001)
Bose Sound
Painted Splash Guards
Wind Deflector
6 disc changer
Auto
Auto Temp Control

I put 7000 down. With 3.9%

It an awesome look and drive. But could use some better, more responsive handling. The car feels too light when it goes over any type of road imbalance.

Good Luck.

Dr.Omed HID#4

 

When I tried to buy about 5 weeks ago, dealer would not go under invoice. If you can get invoice or under (I was offering under) and you like the car, get it

 

Well lets see if I can provide a tad bit more info. I still have the sticker in the glove box but am too tired (lazy) to go get it tonight. I bought the 2001 SE automagic with the sunroof, power driving seat, etc. option. No leather, too slippery for me. Other than that it came with the stock SE options. The total sticker price was 27,9xx. Hope this helps...

 

My 2K1 SE stickered for 29,800. I got it for 27,000 which was the invoice price that the dealer showed me.

The car is a 5 speed because I won't drive an automagic. It is fully loaded with BOSE and 6 cd changer, SE C&C package, Leather trim package, Meridian edition, microfilter, sunroof and deflector, floor mats, painted splash guards. I think I have everything you can possibly have except automagic.

I tried the heated seats tonight and the high setting sure makes those buns nice and toasty.

 

Who wants to buy mine?

2000 SE auto
Black leather
Bose
CC package
Climate control
Homelink
Stock 17's
Wind deflector
Stillen Y pipe and Intake
Sterling Mist
12,100 MILES!

Southern Cali.

 

I think they lied on the invoice price.... mine too was stickering in the $29+ range...Auto, Leather, Sunroof, Climate Control, Bose and such, I think the invoice was $25.2, paid $24.5. Have since sold it.

 

Figures are from edmunds.com new vehicle pricing calculator.

MSRP is listed as $29,740 with my options which is exactly listed on my sticker.

Invoice is listed as $26,569.

Edmunds TRUE value is listed as $26,757.

No way is invoice as low as you say. But, I did overpay.

 

Here's what I got from CarsDirect.com

MSRP: $29,740

Invoice: $27,073

Cars direct price: $27,223

This site agrees with the invoice that I paid. Which one is right, edmunds or carsdirect?

 

This is what I got from KBB.

MSRP 29740
Invoice 26569

Probably wasn't appropriate to compare it to mine... as Mine was a 2000 Model... it was an auto, but didn't have Meridian or CD Changer (was in-dash). But I knew/though the difference between invoice-sticker was bigger than that

 

For anyone who will buy either a maxima, or any other new car, my experience, and i just bought the max se 4 weeks ago was that carsdirect was the closest and most accurate (as well as very low balling) estimate of true invoice. Remember though that market conditions vary and your deal at the dealers will differ.

Look to get very very very close to the red number on edmunds, its almost always below invoice. Thats the price you should shoot for.

Dr.Omed HID#4.

 

I agree that carsdirect appears to be the most accurate. Carsdirect listed the exact invoice price that my dealer had listed so as far as I am concerned I got invoice price. Accordingly, it does seem that edmunds and kbb are showing prices below invoice. That is fine if you can get it.

 

Thank you for your overwhelming response. As far as I can see, most of you got your maxima at invoice price when the 3.9% fonancing was in place. I'm planning on visiting the dealer this weekend. I will see what they offer. I feel a reasonable price would be 500-1000 below invoice considering the 2k2 have been here for a month and the special financing is over. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a large factory to dealer incentive on 2k1 Maximas to move all the old inventory out. I'll keep you posted.