I guess my question is why not buy?
And while you're at buy something decent with 8 seats and auto doors instead of the base.
Pickup a full 7 year warranty for $800 and you're good to go for a long time.
If only I had the negotiating skills that you pulled of with your Altima...
I guess the question would be how do I get the best price, and would I have to pay the whole thing down up front, or can I get the price even with financing?