Hello everyone. I am a long time lurker , that just got the first ever hack in the bag. Nissan Ariya Evolve + e40ce with
MSRP: 46980
Discount: 41950
Tax: 8.38%
MF: .00338
RV: 73
DAS: 331 + DMV
This calc is not exact, I will get the exact numbers after taking delivery of the car tomorrow, which I verified when I went in to do do the credit app and sign. 331 is the monthly payment, rest assured. DAS: 1st month and DMV
This was such an ordeal, because I was hacking for my family, as I am still in college and share the 2nd car with people at home. We were flip flopping on which car to choose, one person saying they want a Nissan, another person says we should get an Acura, I nearly went crazy scrolling Edmunds. Until I just locked in and went after the Ariya. Turns out the best deal was from a dealer 5 minutes away from my house!
Something I found helpful: learning to calculate lease numbers by hand! Also getting the numbers independently verified on Edmunds. Still don’t think I got any good at negotiating, rather just lucked out and pounced when a deal appeared.
Thank you to all the helpful hackers who gave me and others advice along the way. Special thanks to @Bluemkn57cars a hacker, whose posts and tips I find especially helpful.
Anyways, its time I get back to studying for finals before I flunk out of college. Definitely hiring a broker next time 
