...the dealer? I am trading in my 02 Maxi, for the new 2008 g37 coupe, and went onto the Infinity website and craeted my car based on my desired specs. The total came to about 43k but wondering if the price for a new car (pre-owned cars before) can be negotiated? Reason I ask is because I was able to negotiate my present car down and get a great package. What approaches should I face when coming down to the dealer? Any techniques that might work?

Any price can be negotiated, you can always walk away and go to a different dealer too, or you might find a car on the lot that has all the features you need without them having to order it for you, the ones on the lot are usually cheaper than having one ordered.

First don't tell them you have a trade in until you get your best. Second have a Kelly Blue Book sheet with your car value on it to triad in, then ask for a better deal if you decide to triad in you old car. Then if you don't get what you want start to walk out and they will likely give you what you want. By the way they play this stupid game of "Let me see if my manager will OK this deal because your asking more than I'm supposed to give and they will go there three times, its really an insult to the buying customer, deal hard and be firm as to what you want its there commission your asking to lower not the car anyway. And ask God for some wisdom first. God Bless

These people are giving you generic answers, not answers specific to that car.

The 2008 G37 is a brand-spanking-new model, and likely will be in fairly high demand. Do not expect to pay much less that the MSRP for that car. The true market value report at edmunds.com actually says you should expect to pay exactly the MSRP. The only way you're going to pay less than that for this car is to wait until they go on sale (which likely will not be until NEXT fall).

The only way to get a better deal is to negotiate the value of your trade in, and take advantage of their current financing deals (2.9%-3.9%), assuming you're not paying cash. You will also come out better in the end if you sell your old car yourself (assuming it is paid off) since you can sell it for much more than the trade in value, and the price and financing rate will not likely change anyway.

That car just came out. If they do allow you to negotiate, it will be a very little bit.

Every price can be negotiated. First off all Kelly blue book price is is a guide. It will not give you actual value for your trade it will only give you an idea. Also the notion of waiting to tell the salesman that you have a trade will not work any better than telling him upfront you have a trade. You bottom line price will not vary either way. It will be either a wholesale to wholesale deal or a retail to retail deal. As far as the dealer playing games we don't we are here to make a profit and should be allowed to. The fact that the salesman has to check to see if you offer is acceptable is true. If the buying public offered realistic numbers for the purchase and the trade it could all be done relatively quickly. I personally feel every body has the right to make a living so regardless of what you do let the man make some money. Oh by the way when you buy that import keep in mind you will pay more than you would for a comparable domestic and not get more back in return. So remember the salesman has a right to make a living and the dealer has a right to make a profit. You`ll be surprise when you need something they will be there to take care of you in the end.

Just a thoght I belive in god and go to church. But I wonder what does god have to do with your buying a car?