I purchased a Nissan on March 7th, 2022. At the time of purchase, I had $11,104.18 in equity. I traded a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT with 1,694 miles for a new 2022 Nissan Altima SV. I was happy with the trade value, but was surprised that imports have a "bump sticker" for Adjusted Market Value(?). The vehicle was sold @ Full Sticker ($29,210 + $1,795 AMV = $31,005). Although, the sticker wasn't on the windshield, (as it should have been), I was aware that this charge would be factored into the selling price.
Exactly 2 months later, I needed to trade back into an SUV. I thought I would be able to maneuver getting in and out of a sedan with no problem. However, it is difficult as I had a complicated knee surgery in December. Thus, let me get back into an SUV. Financially, I could not get back into an SUV. I accept responsibility for having poor judgement.
I called my salesman (who was nice BTW) and assume he spoke with management. I am extremely disappointed in that I was told my $31,000 Altima was worth about $25,000. That is a loss of about $6,100 in 2 months. Huge insult (Nissan dealer). I was asked if I could make a down-payment of $5,000 in order to get me financed at the same rate of 6.19%. Otherwise the rate would be $18.9%.
So, I am at the mercy of a car I don't like and isn't comfortable and doesn't suit my needs. I will drive to and from work and leave it parked in the meantime. Oh, I was also told that American cars are marked up which is why they are able to offer rebates and discounts, whereas this was not the case with imports. Professional sales associates do no make comments of this nature to customers. I know as I was in Lincoln Mercury sales for 10 years. To make a long story (short)...
DeFOUW Nissan of Lafayette Reviews
I purchased a Nissan on March 7th, 2022. At the time of purchase, I had $11,104.18 in equity. I traded a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT with 1,694 miles for a new 2022 Nissan Altima SV. I was happy with the trade value, but was surprised that imports have a "bump sticker" for Adjusted Market Value(?). The vehicle was sold @ Full Sticker ($29,210 + $1,795 AMV = $31,005). Although, the sticker wasn't on the windshield, (as it should have been), I was aware that this charge would be factored into the selling price.
Exactly 2 months later, I needed to trade back into an SUV. I thought I would be able to maneuver getting in and out of a sedan with no problem. However, it is difficult as I had a complicated knee surgery in December. Thus, let me get back into an SUV. Financially, I could not get back into an SUV. I accept responsibility for having poor judgement.
I called my salesman (who was nice BTW) and assume he spoke with management. I am extremely disappointed in that I was told my $31,000 Altima was worth about $25,000. That is a loss of about $6,100 in 2 months. Huge insult (Nissan dealer). I was asked if I could make a down-payment of $5,000 in order to get me financed at the same rate of 6.19%. Otherwise the rate would be $18.9%.
So, I am at the mercy of a car I don't like and isn't comfortable and doesn't suit my needs. I will drive to and from work and leave it parked in the meantime. Oh, I was also told that American cars are marked up which is why they are able to offer rebates and discounts, whereas this was not the case with imports. Professional sales associates do no make comments of this nature to customers. I know as I was in Lincoln Mercury sales for 10 years. To make a long story (short)...
I Should Have Kept The Chevrolet!