Official 2008 G37 Pricing
08-01-2007, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dmkozak
My background is with a few manufacturers. As people move around, I end up with business friends at a number of different manufacturers and distributors. Through them I meet dealers, etc. It seems the only car I don't know anyone to order through is Infiniti (or Nissan). But, with pretty much every other car I might want, I can order at dealer cost or from the distributor or manufacturer. That's how I can buy a 335i at a really good price or a Corvette at a really great price. Problem is I like the Infiniti better, and I was willing to pay what I thought it might cost me. Now that it will cost me more to buy, I wonder if I should buy something else.
08-01-2007, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Titanium
Where did you get the $10.700 difference?
You have to compare using simiar packages, not by adding all the packages!
For example:
G37 + Sport Package + Navigation + Premium = MSRP + 7250 = 42250
BMW 335 + Sport Package + Navigation Package + Premium + Cold Package = MSRP + 7750 = 48550
Difference is $6300.
Again, considering that the 335 is a little faster, it mods easier, you get better gas mileage and your maintenance is free for 4 years, that canges this a bit and I don't see the difference that was in the past price-wise.
I sounds like you need to keep reassuring yourself and everyone else that you made the right choice for youself and defend your G37 like there is no tomorrow. The G37 is a good value, nobody denies that.
You have to compare using simiar packages, not by adding all the packages!
For example:
G37 + Sport Package + Navigation + Premium = MSRP + 7250 = 42250
BMW 335 + Sport Package + Navigation Package + Premium + Cold Package = MSRP + 7750 = 48550
Difference is $6300.
Again, considering that the 335 is a little faster, it mods easier, you get better gas mileage and your maintenance is free for 4 years, that canges this a bit and I don't see the difference that was in the past price-wise.
I sounds like you need to keep reassuring yourself and everyone else that you made the right choice for youself and defend your G37 like there is no tomorrow. The G37 is a good value, nobody denies that.
Another thing to think about is the European delivery option for the BMW. Considering ED prices, the difference becomes essentially insignificant.
08-01-2007, 06:43 PM
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I really don't agree that the price difference between the G37 and 335 with euro delivery is insignicant.
I think at best the BMW will still be 5K more, unless you are considering uneven options between the two cars.
But I am surprised to see G37 is almost exactly the same price as the IS350 (with premium, nav, upgraded sound).
I think at best the BMW will still be 5K more, unless you are considering uneven options between the two cars.
But I am surprised to see G37 is almost exactly the same price as the IS350 (with premium, nav, upgraded sound).
08-01-2007, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Titanium
Where did you get the $10.700 difference?
You have to compare using simiar packages, not by adding all the packages!
For example:
G37 + Sport Package + Navigation + Premium = MSRP + 7250 = 42250
BMW 335 + Sport Package + Navigation Package + Premium + Cold Package = MSRP + 7750 = 48550
Difference is $6300.
Again, considering that the 335 is a little faster, it mods easier, you get better gas mileage and your maintenance is free for 4 years, that canges this a bit and I don't see the difference that was in the past price-wise.
I sounds like you need to keep reassuring yourself and everyone else that you made the right choice for youself and defend your G37 like there is no tomorrow. The G37 is a good value, nobody denies that.
You have to compare using simiar packages, not by adding all the packages!
For example:
G37 + Sport Package + Navigation + Premium = MSRP + 7250 = 42250
BMW 335 + Sport Package + Navigation Package + Premium + Cold Package = MSRP + 7750 = 48550
Difference is $6300.
Again, considering that the 335 is a little faster, it mods easier, you get better gas mileage and your maintenance is free for 4 years, that canges this a bit and I don't see the difference that was in the past price-wise.
I sounds like you need to keep reassuring yourself and everyone else that you made the right choice for youself and defend your G37 like there is no tomorrow. The G37 is a good value, nobody denies that.
You are missing options on the BMW that the G37 you quoted comes with.... metalic paint, IPOD integration, XM radio, comfort access (smart key), etc...
Add that stuff in and you are back around $8500+ difference.
08-01-2007, 06:49 PM
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I'm looking at ED Invoice prices. People over at Bimmerfest seem to be able to get roughly $1000 above ED invoice. The difference between the two cars is then 1000 to 1500 (only 2-3%) for a 6mt at least.
08-01-2007, 06:52 PM
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Just out of curiosity Yimbie -- why are you so worried about price? Aren't your parents paying for it?
Also, I hate to nit-pick, but if we are going down this road, we should talk about lease rates as well (since most people lease). It is quite possible the BMW could lease out for roughly the same price as the G.
335i, sport + met. paint ($43,150) @ 36 mo. - (source)
= $3584 down + $534/mo.
G37 6MT ($35,550) lease @ 36 mo., 56% residual, 0.029MF
= $3500 down + $528/mo.
Hopefully, Infiniti can give a better residual to knock the price down, but 56% isn't out of line from what I understand.
Also, I hate to nit-pick, but if we are going down this road, we should talk about lease rates as well (since most people lease). It is quite possible the BMW could lease out for roughly the same price as the G.
335i, sport + met. paint ($43,150) @ 36 mo. - (source)
= $3584 down + $534/mo.
G37 6MT ($35,550) lease @ 36 mo., 56% residual, 0.029MF
= $3500 down + $528/mo.
Hopefully, Infiniti can give a better residual to knock the price down, but 56% isn't out of line from what I understand.
08-01-2007, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Yimbie
Read my post above. 
BTW... I called Rusnak and ummm I don't think you can show me how to negotiate on a 335i considering that two salesmen told me it's a 4 month wait to even get one... exactly where are you finding all these 335is on dealer lots because if you can find some... please tell me so I can tell my brother (he's interested in 335i). I also asked one of them if there has been anything about getting a 335i 5k below MSRP and he told me to go to another dealer. 
BTW... I called Rusnak and ummm I don't think you can show me how to negotiate on a 335i considering that two salesmen told me it's a 4 month wait to even get one... exactly where are you finding all these 335is on dealer lots because if you can find some... please tell me so I can tell my brother (he's interested in 335i). I also asked one of them if there has been anything about getting a 335i 5k below MSRP and he told me to go to another dealer. They probably paid him 6k under KBB value for his trade in
or 12% APR financing :PSeriously tho in some very random circumstances you might get good deals on these hot cars, but not usually. Another big factor is location.... when I was looking to test drive the 335 coupe in Northern VA, I found out none of the dealers even have a demo on the lot, let alone one for purchase. I seriously doubt they are going to sell a special order car for 5k under MSRP unless its some extremly odd circumstance. I really don't think it has anything to do with negotiation skills.
08-01-2007, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Rampant
Just out of curiosity Yimbie -- why are you so worried about price? Aren't your parents paying for it?
Also, I hate to nit-pick, but if we are going down this road, we should talk about lease rates as well (since most people lease). It is quite possible the BMW could lease out for roughly the same price as the G.
335i, sport + met. paint ($43,150) @ 36 mo. - (source)
= $3584 down + $534/mo.
G37 6MT ($35,550) lease @ 36 mo., 56% residual, 0.029MF
= $3500 down + $528/mo.
Hopefully, Infiniti can give a better residual to knock the price down, but 56% isn't out of line from what I understand.
Also, I hate to nit-pick, but if we are going down this road, we should talk about lease rates as well (since most people lease). It is quite possible the BMW could lease out for roughly the same price as the G.
335i, sport + met. paint ($43,150) @ 36 mo. - (source)
= $3584 down + $534/mo.
G37 6MT ($35,550) lease @ 36 mo., 56% residual, 0.029MF
= $3500 down + $528/mo.
Hopefully, Infiniti can give a better residual to knock the price down, but 56% isn't out of line from what I understand.
I disagree that most people lease... its a bad deal if you drive a lot, keep cars for more than 4 years, and have enough to put down a down payment.
Also, those lease rates are for the base 335 coupe. I got a lease quote from a local dealer for a 48k dollar (1k discount from MSRP) 335 coupe and with a 5k down payment (for security + tax+ tags and the rest applied to lower the purchase price) the lease rate was over $700 a month for 36 months and 12k miles.
08-01-2007, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Guru6
I'm looking at ED Invoice prices. People over at Bimmerfest seem to be able to get roughly $1000 above ED invoice. The difference between the two cars is then 1000 to 1500 (only 2-3%) for a 6mt at least.
Yea but the base G37 comes with way more than the base 335.
08-01-2007, 07:07 PM
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In case anyone was wondering about the math:
335i coupe
34,360 (base ED invoice)
2230 (premium package)
910 (sports package)
455 (comfort access)
430 (metallic paint)
695 (destination charge)
+1000 (dealer commission)
total=40,080
g37 6mt
31313 (07 base invoice)
+~$1500 (increase in price as seen in difference in MSRPs)
3000 (premium invoice)
474 (aero package)
715 (destination charge)
+1000 (dealer commission)
total=38,002
So, the difference is roughly 2000 assuming you get an Infiniti dealer to give you the car for 1000 above invoice. All things considered, a difference of $2000 becomes insignificant in my book in terms of picking the car that one truly likes. Note that some of these prices are approximations, but they get the point across.
335i coupe
34,360 (base ED invoice)
2230 (premium package)
910 (sports package)
455 (comfort access)
430 (metallic paint)
695 (destination charge)
+1000 (dealer commission)
total=40,080
g37 6mt
31313 (07 base invoice)
+~$1500 (increase in price as seen in difference in MSRPs)
3000 (premium invoice)
474 (aero package)
715 (destination charge)
+1000 (dealer commission)
total=38,002
So, the difference is roughly 2000 assuming you get an Infiniti dealer to give you the car for 1000 above invoice. All things considered, a difference of $2000 becomes insignificant in my book in terms of picking the car that one truly likes. Note that some of these prices are approximations, but they get the point across.
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08-01-2007, 07:09 PM
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Don't forget +500 for Sirius, +500 for IPOD +800 or more for travel to Europe. Also why add the aero package to the g37?
Sorry, I am kinda adamant about this pricing difference thing because I really do like the 335 coupe and probably would consider one if I could really get it for only 2k more than the G37 I want.
Sorry, I am kinda adamant about this pricing difference thing because I really do like the 335 coupe and probably would consider one if I could really get it for only 2k more than the G37 I want.
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08-01-2007, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by beestea
Don't forget +500 for Sirius, +500 for IPOD +800 or more for travel to Europe.
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Japan/Tokyo is the bomb... i've been two times.
It really is like future city. Plus the chicks wear skirts in the dead of winter. And the subway system plays little nintendo jingles when the train is about to arrive
It really is like future city. Plus the chicks wear skirts in the dead of winter. And the subway system plays little nintendo jingles when the train is about to arrive
08-01-2007, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by beestea
Japan/Tokyo is the bomb... i've been two times.
It really is like future city. Plus the chicks wear skirts in the dead of winter. And the subway system plays little nintendo jingles when the train is about to arrive
It really is like future city. Plus the chicks wear skirts in the dead of winter. And the subway system plays little nintendo jingles when the train is about to arrive
