I just edited the first post in this thread to reflect updates on current discounts I have been securing with CA dealers.
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I don't know what is wrong with some Californians, but according to my last General Manager, the previous Infiniti model redesign earned salesmen ~$20,000 each in the first launch month, if that tells you anything.
I've been calling dealerships, offering them business for their Q50's but most of them will barely touch MSRP on gas models, let alone on the Hybrids. I guess if you're willing to pay $5000 above MSRP for a Hybrid Q50, you probably see money in a totally different way.
That piques my curiosity about something. What is the average income of members on this forum?
At the Infiniti where I was before, I saw every customer's monthly income and I was pretty blown away by how much a lot of people made. It wasn't uncommon to have entertainment execs and business owners come in, pulling monthly income of $20,000; $50,000; and even $70,000.
Sometimes in disbelief, I had to double check that the customers were indeed writing their monthly, and not annual incomes.So, maybe that clarifies just who is willing to pay $5000 above MSRP. When you earn $50,000/month, $5000 is a drop in the bucket.
What makes you think they don't already have an Aston Martin?
Every rich person needs a great economy car like a Q50, right?
You hit it right on. Those who are wealthy and squander their wealth tend to find that it can disappear quickly. The news stories about famous wealthy people who are now broke are commonplace.
My wife and I make more money than I would like to say here, but we try to live well beneath our means. Aston Martin? Though I could easily afford one, I really don't want one. I've found tons better places to spend money than on a car like that. You can invest in ways that benefit other people and that is a whole lot more rewarding than having an ultra high end car.
Besides, the Q50 will be a heck of a fun car for me to drive... for the next 10 years.
Like I said, we have a lot in stock. This arrived yesterday. Includes at least one hybrid that isn't pre-sold.
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I don't know what is wrong with some Californians, but according to my last General Manager, the previous Infiniti model redesign earned salesmen ~$20,000 each in the first launch month, if that tells you anything.
I've been calling dealerships, offering them business for their Q50's but most of them will barely touch MSRP on gas models, let alone on the Hybrids. I guess if you're willing to pay $5000 above MSRP for a Hybrid Q50, you probably see money in a totally different way.
I got my Hybrid Sport yesterday in SoCal for $2000 off MSRP - no hassle at all.
I don't know what is wrong with some Californians, but according to my last General Manager, the previous Infiniti model redesign earned salesmen ~$20,000 each in the first launch month, if that tells you anything.
I've been calling dealerships, offering them business for their Q50's but most of them will barely touch MSRP on gas models, let alone on the Hybrids. I guess if you're willing to pay $5000 above MSRP for a Hybrid Q50, you probably see money in a totally different way.
I got my Hybrid Sport yesterday in SoCal for $2000 off MSRP - no hassle at all.
Whoa, that's great! Share... how did you accomplish that? I'm sure all the SoCal users here will appreciate it.
What kind of incentives did they use, if any?
Was it just pure discount off selling price. Any special conditions that they applied to you?
Palm Springs Infiniti had the only Hybrid Sport in SoCal with Stone interior. It is Hagane Blue, a color I wasn't sure about. I called them and offered to buy for $2000 off MSRP. He said OK and the deal was done in less than 30 minutes. No add-ons, except wheel locks. He even tinted the window for me at his cost ($175). I picked it up today, no hassles and drove it back home to Oceanside, CA. One of the easiest deals I have made!
I averaged about 30mpg and that included some 80-90 mph stretches and a couple of runs to 100 mph. I've had a very long day today (up at 5:30 AM and just got back from band rehearsal at 9:00 PM). I will post more about the car tomorrow. For now, let's just say it is FANTASTIC!
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