Bought a New Car yesterday

[jnieman]

We bought a new Nissan Altima yesterday from Lake Nissan in Leesburg. It is a gorgeous car and has their new zero gravity seats inspired by NASA. Probably the best experience we've ever had with a car dealer. We were able to bargain with them and they worked with us in every way to try to come to common ground. If you are looking for a new car definitely stop by the Nissan dealer. We worked with DJ Wallman and Bob Brown, both are salesmen. They work as a team and one of them was always available. Going through finance was a breeze (it took about 15 minutes). They had everything ready for us when we got there. Those two guys worked so hard for us. Here's a tip. Try to start your deal a week or two before the end of the month. They are willing to deal more then.

[DougB]

And now back to our regularly scheduled program.

[jnieman]

And now back to our regularly scheduled program.

After I reread it, it did sound like an advertisment, but it wasn't meant to be. I thought I'd try to drum up some business for those two young guys. They really do go above and beyond. So often you feel sleazy after leaving a dealership and I didn't get the feeling there at all.

[rubicon]

The test for any car purchased at any dealership begins after it is purchased and continues throughout the life of that car.

We purchased a Honda Mini Van in 1999 drove it until 2010 and never had anything but routine maintenance. It was only when I sold the van that I acknowledged publicly that it was a good vehicle as well as the dealership

[Topspinmo]

"they worked with us in every way to try to come to common ground"

As long as it on their common ground. I have never went away from dealership thinking I got the better of them and believe their not going to trade/sell till they meet their target price. Most hold you hostage till you give in:faint:.

[manaboutown]

They are willing to deal more then. Tell them Judy Nieman sent you.

Did they promise you a referral incentive?

[buzzy]

It's nice that the OP felt so comfortable with the sales people. A "good" commission sales person is trained to get the customer's trust like that.

[Shimpy]

After completing a deal and driving my new car out of the dealer I always wonder how much less could I have gotten this car for.
I hate the experience of getting them down, then have to be introduced to their manager who tries to justify his price why he can't go any lower, but we really know he can. So what's their bottom price?......Who knows. I wish it could be as simple as going to Publix and buying a loaf of bread.

[Fraugoofy]

Thank you judy for sharing your experience with all of us.

[Blessed2BNTV]

Thank you judy for sharing your experience with all of us.

Yes thanks Judy!

[CFrance]

Judy feels she got good service in the otherwise/always sleazebag world of car buying and wants to let people know. No need to bash the messenger. You're asking her questions no one would ever know the answer to and casting aspersions on her. She's trying to give her opinion.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Thanks, Judy. We just bought a new Ford Escape Titanium;the F150 won't fit in the garage of the home we just bought in TV. We also got a great deal; traded even my 2012 Lariat for the 2015 Escape, got the rebates and 2.9%. Pay no attention to some of the responders; if it's not about wrecks, running stop signs or roundabouts, they don't want to hear about it.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Judy feels she got good service in the otherwise/always sleazebag world of car buying and wants to let people know. No need to bash the messenger. You're asking her questions no one would ever know the answer to and casting aspersions on her. She's trying to give her opinion.

Great response; I totally agree.

[Mleeja]

If you drive out of the dealership feeling like you were treated fairly and with respect, then you probably got a good deal. Could you have gotten more? What's the cost of frustration and haggling with a sales person to save another $100 bucks? You did good Judy and I will keep this dealership in mind. Thanks for the information?

[Blessed2BNTV]

Thanks, Judy. We just bought a new Ford Escape Titanium;the F150 won't fit in the garage of the home we just bought in TV. We also got a great deal; traded even my 2012 Lariat for the 2015 Escape, got the rebates and 2.9%. Pay no attention to some of the responders; if it's not about wrecks, running stop signs or roundabouts, they don't want to hear about it.

Just sold my F150 Supercrew yesterday...cried as it drove off....let me know how you like your Escape because we will be looking for something larger than our Accord.

[Doro22]

I always feel wrung out after buying a car. I wish I never have to do it again.

[jnieman]

Yes, you are right the dealership will charge you whatever you are willing to pay for sure. Most of the cars I have bought in the past I have felt like I was taken to the cleaners so I completely understand. This time though I had a game plan and I was confident that it wouldn't happen again. I read up on the internet about the cars, I searched their inventories to see what the stickers would be on which packages and which cars they had on their lots. I used the car payment calculator to see what to expect and knew how much was in my budget. I decided what packages were important to me and was armed with all of that info before going in. I also promised myself that I would sleep on whatever deal they presented to me. I walked out nicely two times before finally making a deal on the last day of the month 1 hour before they closed for the day. I feel like I got the best deal possible. During all of those negotiations not once did I feel like the salespeople were sleazy. I can't say that about other dealerships I've purchased cars from. That is why I recommended them.

[Blessed2BNTV]

Yes, you are right the dealership will charge you whatever you are willing to pay for sure. Most of the cars I have bought in the past I have felt like I was taken to the cleaners so I completely understand. This time though I had a game plan and I was confident that it wouldn't happen again. I read up on the internet about the cars, I searched their inventories to see what the stickers would be on which packages and which cars they had on their lots. I decided what packages were important to me and was armed with all of that info before going in. I also promised myself that I would sleep on whatever deal they presented to me. I walked out nicely two times before finally making a deal on the last day of the month 1 hour before they closed for the day. I feel like I got the best deal possible. During all of those negotiations not once did I feel like the salespeople were sleazy. I can't say that about other dealerships I've purchased cars from. That is why I recommended them.

Excellent strategy!

[kcrazorbackfan]

Just sold my F150 Supercrew yesterday...cried as it drove off....let me know how you like your Escape because we will be looking for something larger than our Accord.

I felt the same way; my Supercrew was a heck of a truck. We got the Escape Dec. 29 and really like it; got the Titanium pkg. with the 2.0 Ecoboost - a lot of power and great fuel mileage. We researched all the small SUV's, drove ALL the small SUV's and kept coming back to the Escape. I thought we wanted a CRV until we drove the Escape. Hated the CVT transmission in the CRV.