SUV buying input? Any dealer contacts?

[Mike]

We are looking to buy a new SUV and the wife is really wanting a 2011 Infinity QX56. She has driven one and likes the amenities. She has been through a lot the last few months and deserves it.

I have purchased several vehicles in my time and I have never really dealt with any of the "Premium" car dealers. From what I have found over the last week, to me, it seems that "traditional dealing" all goes out the window when negotiating with them. It is really bugging me to death on the 2 deals we have tried to work, they just won't budge at all. I have seen 2 used QX's with 2-8K miles on them selling for new prices and they just won't move off the price.

These folks are pretty arrogant and walking out of the dealership does not work, they will just sell it to someone else and it seems in Texas, most buyers pay cash for them. I have spent more than my fair share of time in negotiation training seminars as I too am a salesman and these folks just don't work under the general rules of a transaction. There is no give on their part, is the economy just that good in Texas to support their stance? I have seen deals in Atlanta, Ga and Ohio where they are $4-5K off the sticker price.

We have a Suburban LTZ and if we have to, we will get another one, most likely a GMC as we have not had good luck with the Chevy this go around.

Anyone have any input?

[Tommyh]

not much diff between GMC and Chevy other than badging and front end design. They wont budge because, like you said, they know someone will pay what theyre asking for them and you walking out wont phase them a bit.

[RdRdrFan]

Unless you are needing to trade then buy one in Atlanta, Ohio or anywhere else you can find a good deal. Shipping is only going to run you $1,200 or so. You could also go pick it up and drive it home. Great way to get familiar with the new ride.

[Chew]

My brother is a sales manager at Demontrond in Houston. If you see something you like there, let me know. He is currently over Volkswagon and their Touareg SUV is NICE!

[Mike]

Thanks for the info Bobby, I do like the VW, not sure if the wife is on board there though, I will have to check out the storage space as well. Isn't that VW available in a Diesel now?

[Dejashoot]

I just fired off an email to a buddy of mine to see what he can do. I'll let you know what he says.

[Codie]

My brother is a service writer at Sewell Infinity in Dallas. If you want me to get you a contact in the sales department through him just let me know. The New QX56 is one SWEET ride

[captainsling]

Buy a Nissan Armada. It is the same SUV just not the Luxury model. Either way they both get about 13 mpg. Really!

[Chew]

Thanks for the info Bobby, I do like the VW, not sure if the wife is on board there though, I will have to check out the storage space as well. Isn't that VW available in a Diesel now?

I do believe it's available in diesel. My wife had a diesel jetta a few years ago and the gas mileage was unreal. close to 40mpg i believe.

[pykiller]

If she would consider a GMC or Chevy I have a contact for you or there is the sponsor up at the top.

[30-30]

Sorry, can't help much on the Infinities, but I got to drive both a 2010 Land Rover LR2 and LR4 and they are both very nice. Smooth ride, very comfortable, but they are pretty pricey. Dad was looking at the new Rovers, but decided to keep driving his 04 Discovery for a few more years. Not sure about reliability on the new ones but Dad's 04 has almost 110k on it now with no major problems.

The LR2 gets good mileage for an AWD SUV, (18-20 range) and the LR4 has almost 400 horsepower.

[Mike]

Thanks for the updates.

I would look at the Armada, I have several friends with the same input that have the 2010 models. The new 2011 is not the same as an Armada, the QX56 is built off the Nissan Patrol that is a Japanese Model. It has a different wheelbase and dimensions. Also, the 2011 are all made in Japan rather than the US.

I do like the fact that the 2011 QX has 400 hp, that is a lot of power for that size vehicle.

[RdRdrFan]

Thanks for the updates.

I would look at the Armada, I have several friends with the same input that have the 2010 models. The new 2011 is not the same as an Armada, the QX56 is built off the Nissan Patrol that is a Japanese Model. It has a different wheelbase and dimensions. Also, the 2011 are all made in Japan rather than the US.

I do like the fact that the 2011 QX has 400 hp, that is a lot of power for that size vehicle.

The new QX is pretty sweet. I took a look at one as a possible replacement for my wife's Range Rover but she was dead set on another Navigator. I'm not a Ford fan but hey, if momma ain't happy........

For the price, you will have a hard time beating the QX.

[bearkat2004]

The QX's look very nice, but I would check online on the quality records for them and the Armada, from what I understand they aren't quite as reliable as the other full size SUV's (Tahoe, Suburban, Expedition etc) Not sure of your price range, but why not look at Toyota's, Don't get me wrong, i love me some Infinity cars, and small SUV's but i think they missed the boat on the QX as far as quality goes.

[Scout]

We have over 2800 dealers that are our customers. I would be happy to make a call to one of our stores if you would like.

PM me if your interested.