I wanted to buy a used Nissan Xterra. These SUVs are sold for a premium price because they stopped making them in 2015, and they are off-road capable without any modifications. The only comparable SUVs are the Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota FJ Cruiser (discontinued). The Wrangler and FJ Cruiser are also in high demand and are expensive too.
I looked at several Xterras on Long Island, NY. None of the car dealers would sell the car for the advertised price unless you financed through them and/or bought an overpriced extended warranty. They also had dealer prep fees which were as high as $995.00.
I decided to look for an Xterra in New Jersey. I sent six e-mails to different dealers asking if the advertised price was the same if you paid cash and did not buy an extended warranty. Only TSF Auto Sales and another dealer responded.
TSF Auto was selling a late model Nissan Xterra Pro-4X in excellent condition and with less than 100,000 miles. The Pro-4X is the top of the line Xterra and this SUV came with leather seats, premium stereo, trailer hitch, skid plates, Bilstein gas-filled shocks, locking rear differential, hill descent assist, side bars, a cargo cover, wind deflectors, and other features. The Pro-4X had one owner and the price was comparable to non-Pro-4X models.
I spoke with Igor on the phone. I explained to him that I was coming from Long Island and I wanted to confirm the terms of the sale. He told me the price was the same cash or financing, and I did not have to buy an extended warranty (the SUV came with a three-month limited warranty pursuant to New Jersey law). He also told me the only extra fee was a $495.00 document fee (document fees are charged by most dealers in New Jersey and Long Island). I then made an appointment to test drive the SUV that day.
When I arrived at TSF Auto Igor was helping another customer and I dealt with Victor. Victor was very friendly and confirmed I could by the SUV for the advertised price without any hidden fees. Without exaggeration, I test drove the SUV, purchased it, and was driving it home with a temporary plate in around 1 1/2 hours (there was a delay waiting for my insurance agent to e-mail my temporary insurance card).
My experience with TSF Auto Sales was excellent. I have driven the Pro-4X over 100 miles during the past two days and it runs flawlessly. I will bring it to my mechanic soon and will post an update if he finds any major problems with it. read more