Need Some Thoughts

CincyTitan · 07-15-2004, 06:27 AM

I have been test driving a Titan LE CC with the Big Tow and Off Road package. The dealer has 1100 miles on it and the build date was 05/04. The question is, with a scuff in the back seat (leather), the armrest on the passenger front (another scuff/leather burn mark) it's not that noticible unless you know it's there, what would you do? Their pricing right now is at 33,900 for the truck. I was thinking about having them throw in changing the oil, changing the differential (because of what I have read on the board) and maybe seeing if they will add a soft cover for the back. I have to have it back to the dealer in about 4 hours. Any thoughts would be great! Hopeful to be a TITAN owner...CincyTitan

bubbadogg · 07-15-2004, 06:31 AM

I think 33900 is high.

I've been pricing the same basic truck here in NY, and with 135 miles on the odometer, they want cost+200-1000 or about $33000. The problem in NY is even though the trucks are not moving, dealers don't have much stock. So, in places where there's more stock, there may be even deeper discounts.

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Originally Posted by CincyTitan

I have been test driving a Titan LE CC with the Big Tow and Off Road package. The dealer has 1100 miles on it and the build date was 05/04. The question is, with a scuff in the back seat (leather), the armrest on the passenger front (another scuff/leather burn mark) it's not that noticible unless you know it's there, what would you do? Their pricing right now is at 33,900 for the truck. I was thinking about having them throw in changing the oil, changing the differential (because of what I have read on the board) and maybe seeing if they will add a soft cover for the back. I have to have it back to the dealer in about 4 hours. Any thoughts would be great! Hopeful to be a TITAN owner...CincyTitan

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Big Platinum · 07-15-2004, 06:32 AM

Have them take a good chunk off the price, they are already selling them below invoice and with some miles on it and some flaws, you should get well below invoice. 33900 seams WAY high, even if the truck was flawless. Go for at least $1,000 below invoice, maybe more.

TitanRAGE · 07-15-2004, 06:38 AM

thats not a bad price if its out the door! but i think you could get a new one for that price. go to carsdirect.com and they say you could pick one up for 30,705 for a stock one. then add in tax & license any you some where around that ball park. thats my thought and peace of mind that i would have witht the new one.

just make a print out and go talk to there fleet and internet manager and that cuts time and money on your part. hopefully that helped.

is there tax and license with a used vehical? if not you should talk them down off that price. sorry for saying that was a good price. yeah i see used titan le's going for $29xxx but there all to damn far for me to pick up.

greg w · 07-15-2004, 06:51 AM

Way too high!! My daughter got her LE CC with big tow 400 mi for $28k including ttl in TX 2 weeks ago. I got my LE CC off road DVD in KY in Feb. for for 33K including ttl and that was before the cash back offers.

CincyTitan · 07-15-2004, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CincyTitan

I have been test driving a Titan LE CC with the Big Tow and Off Road package. The dealer has 1100 miles on it and the build date was 05/04. The question is, with a scuff in the back seat (leather), the armrest on the passenger front (another scuff/leather burn mark) it's not that noticible unless you know it's there, what would you do? Their pricing right now is at 33,900 for the truck. I was thinking about having them throw in changing the oil, changing the differential (because of what I have read on the board) and maybe seeing if they will add a soft cover for the back. I have to have it back to the dealer in about 4 hours. Any thoughts would be great! Hopeful to be a TITAN owner...CincyTitan

The sticker says $37,810. I should have mentioned that with all of the options that are on it. Carsdirect.com said that their price is ~$33,500

bubbadogg · 07-15-2004, 07:14 AM

Which options, besides the Big Tow and Off-Road does this model have?

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Originally Posted by CincyTitan

The sticker says $37,810. I should have mentioned that with all of the options that are on it. Carsdirect.com said that their price is ~$33,500

Devils Madness · 07-15-2004, 07:15 AM

Shop around..better deals can be found..My truck listed for 31680..and I got it for 26985..well under invoice..plus it being a demo..hard to tell how hard they've run it..you can already see they didn't give a **** about the seats/leather..keep looking and good luck!

CincyTitan · 07-15-2004, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbadogg

Which options, besides the Big Tow and Off-Road does this model have?

It has the Utilitrack bed with extender and gate and side impact air bags. What, in your opinion, should I offer?

Dan

greg w · 07-15-2004, 07:31 AM

To go to another dealer. I got mine at invoice in Feb. Sticker $37200 and got it for $33000. That would at least go down to $32 with cash back today. They are wanting premium price for a used/demo. Ther are several people here who have gotten at least $7k off sticker and not on a poorly cared for demo. Offer them $27k since you should be able to get one unblemished for around $30k.

Devils Madness · 07-15-2004, 07:35 AM

Hell..I don't know..start at 28000 and then see what they say..let 'em sweat..I can't tell you how to deal..do a search on this site and use everything you can..I told the dealer about the costco discount(2%over invoice)..there's no reason you can't get it under invoice..be creative..plus it's a demo..and believe me you will NEVER know what their invoice is..checking online will put you in the ballpark..so have at it..GL!

bubbadogg · 07-15-2004, 08:36 AM

It seems that all LE's have the Utilitrack bed w/extender and gate. The side impact air bags are about $700, although you should check dealer cost via one of the online pricing services.

To be honest, I wouldn't know what to offer. As I mentioned, I'm seeing about 3000 off of sticker + 1000 rebate, but this is a new truck. Why don't you check Kelly Blue book online.... Also, I'm not sure that you're seeing any rebate in the price you're quoting, since the vehicle is used.

My problem is Red Brawn is my first choice and they don't have it and can't locate it, necessitating an order and a 3 month wait. Now the rebate may or may not be available or it could be even more. No one is saying (although folks on this board are betting they'll kick back more $$).

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Originally Posted by CincyTitan

It has the Utilitrack bed with extender and gate and side impact air bags. What, in your opinion, should I offer?

Dan

chazz1202 · 07-15-2004, 09:37 AM

Looks like most people responding to you got GREAT deals on their trucks. I think the majority didn't get those kind of prices/deals. By what I've read above looks like 3500-4000 below sticker, with your upgrades and price you mentioned you're in that ball park @ 33,900... But the miles are a little high.

CincyTitan · 07-15-2004, 10:24 AM

Looks like i am heading to the dealer. Thanks for all the help and input.

jburson250 · 07-15-2004, 10:33 AM

Seems a high price for a demo. Just think about how those 1100 miles got there. All those "test" drivin' bozos just itchin' to see if the Titan snaps like a Hemi. Pedal to the metal. Probably with both diff oil levels low. According to the owner's manual, the first 1200 miles is the break-in period. Do you feel comfortable with not knowing for sure how it was treated?
BTW, I don't think the LE back seat is leather. I seem to remember the window sticker on mine saying something like the "front seating surfaces". Insist they replace it, and the arm rest, too.
Shop around. You can get these for invoice, or very close. That's what my son got his for (see signature info, below) - in addition to the 1.9%.