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WHo knows what happens to 2005 Nissan models if they did not sell so far, and how can one assess it's value??


Question: I looked at Pathfinders last October (2005 model)the dealear had 6 left at the time. We did not agree on a price on two of them that i was interested in. I just happened to pass by that dealer last week and he still has the cars (last years model 05) but still holding on dearly to them.One manager offered only the insentive from nissan and $500 off the Invoice. The point is that the invoice has lots of extra Packages (+ DVD) that the car manufacturers usually dismiss and forgive the dealers from paying just to sell stagnating cars. I offered basic invoice + $500 to no avail. He knows that i am not dying to buy it, and @ the same time very serious, but he would not work something out with me regarding the price. I thought of calling the owner of dealership. But Any body knows a fact or a trick that will strengthen my posiion, like regarding a certain rule of depreciation or the facts about cars that do not sell long after their manuf. date, especially that we are almost @ 2007 cars
Answers: Go print out a sheet from Edmunds.com on the vehicle you are looking at. It will add value due to LOW mileage, but deduct for 1 year of depreciation. The vehicle is losing value every minute as I type here. The dealer knows this. If they want to sit there on a loss, that is their perogitive. Dont get emotional about it. Just make your best offer considering it is now used being last years model and if they dont accept just walk away! There is no shortage of overpriced new cars so you can buy them anywhere. If you want an 05 pathfinder, buy on this fall coming off a 2 year Flease. You will get the vehicle you want and save about $10,000 in depreciation! Good luck to you and be sure to pay cash for your vehicle. NEVER borrow money to purchase a depreciating asset. If you cant pay cash, save for a little longer. They ride better when they are paid for!
try cars.com

it tells you stats and even a quote


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