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#51 of 2457 Ad-Venture by something Nov 09, 1998 (6:29 pm)
I've been told the rebate on 98 Ventures is $1500 until December 31, 1998. I understand the rebate OR low financing is available. I also understand the rebate is good only on the day of delivery. If you take delivery (even on a confirmed order)after the expiration of a rebate period, GM and the dealer will not stand behind it. Make sure you get a guaranteed price in writing you are happy with and understand the deal you make.
#52 of 2457 ricky by worsnop1 Nov 12, 1998 (6:37 pm)
In Canada, southern Ontario to be exact, there is currently no rebate offered. Instead, GMAC is offering a 3.9% APR on '99 models, or 2.9% on '98s.
#53 of 2457 Venture/Transport shopping - question, observation, and packaging by sudbury Nov 13, 1998 (7:37 pm)
After doing some research to buy a Minivan for the first time, we are settling on a 1999 4 door regular wheelbase Venture or Transport after trying out and researching the competition. I picked up one statistic that indicated that the quality of first year vehicles is about 17% below a company's average (diffferent for different makers) and builds back up afer a few years. This was a consideration in choosing a 1999 model over a 1998 - this is the third year of Venture production and most kinks should be worked out. Question - The standard middle seat looks pretty good, with the 60/40 split that reclines and slides back and forth. However, we think that the 3 seat option would be more versatile over the long haul. Comments regarding the two options would be welcome. Do you wish you had taken the 3 seat or stuck with the split bench? Packaging Beef- Chevroet vs. Pontiac I prefer the look of the Venture, but in order to get the three middle seat option, I have to take a $2,755 (CAN$) option package -most of which I don't want, and doesn't inlcude a CD or Cassette. The Transport has a higher base, but includes more standard items, and 3 middle seats comes as a stand alone option. But, the base price of the Transport is $545 higher than the base Venture + the individual options that are included with the Transport (if they could be bought as stand alones). Wow, I get to pay $545 (CDN$) for ugly body cladding and the Pontiac name. gnash, gnash, gnash. Not much I can do about it, but it's clear that GM is segmenting with artificial manipulative packaging.
#54 of 2457 Venture - me too! by something Nov 14, 1998 (5:04 pm)
I am also considering buying a 99 Venture. I'm looking at the extended wheelbase with 7 Pass seating. I agree the venture seems to have the most van per $ but am very disgusted with GM's marketing and inventory on the lots. Everything is grey or tan and the lack of options drive you to a custom order. I hope GM continues the current $1000 rebate until I take delivery but who knows? GM seems to be in corporate chaos and has lost customer focus. Good luck with your ad-"venture".
#55 of 2457 Ralleycat by Ralleycat Nov 15, 1998 (5:28 am)
We have been considering a Venture for some time now. I have some final questions on pricing. What is a "PEP" vehicle? Is the $1500 rebate still available after getting an invoice price?
#56 of 2457 SAhladas by SAhladas Nov 15, 1998 (9:47 pm)
I have the 3 seat option and really like it for the following reasons: 1) Since the seats remove individually, they are a cinch to remove, three lever flips and they carry away as easy as a suitcase (they only weigh about 35 pounds). 2) it offers the most flexibility. I recall putting 3 preople in row 3 and a grill and one person in row 3 on one trip! you can only do that with the 3 seat option. 3) You say you hardly use the 8th seat? No problem. Leave one in the garage. Also, the oldsmobile is in the same family, and again, GM features them differently the pontiac and Chevy. Good luck.
#57 of 2457 to Sudbury 3 seats in middle by krueger Nov 17, 1998 (12:54 am)
We bought a 98 loaded Venture in May and have 10,000 miles on it. I love it! Wished I had insisted on 3 seats in the middle instead of the 2 bench seats in the middle for this simple reason: Older people, like my Mom, like to have seats right beside the door for easy entry and exit. I have had to take the van in for a hole in a rear shock which caused the air compressor to not turn off until I heard it pumping and turned it off manually. Also, the power door does not work now because the module went out on it 2 weeks ago. It has been more than a week since they ordered the part, but I haven't been called to bring it back yet. (I think, knowing what I know now,I would have by-passed the power door because those doors open & close manually very very easily.) I also would have preferred the power door on my side where I usually head when leaving the grocery store. I still like the vehicle,23-26 mpg. Smooth riding and lots and lots of room. I think I will be glad I have the Front Traction option this winter in the Ozarks.
#58 of 2457 VentureMan by VentureMan Nov 19, 1998 (10:27 pm)
If you are interested in purchasing a 1999 Venture, and you do not plan on purchasing the available second row captain chairs, I would get the 8 passenger seating. I visit family a couple hundred miles away, and when we get there, it will be nice to have seating for three more people. Right now, we must take two cars for everyone to to go on short trips after we arrive. Since the back seats flip and fold forward out of the way, I will be able to load up the whole back end with luggage, bikes, etc., (sounds like the load leveling option is a must), and have the three extra seats available after we arrive, unpack, and flip the back seats back into place. With the three middle seats, my children will all fit and the whole back end will be available for all the junk (just short of the kitchen sink) that we bring with us. Best of luck, VentureMan
#59 of 2457 1953 by 1953 Nov 24, 1998 (6:23 pm)
Just bought a 98 Venture LS- 4 captains chairs. my 2 kids are just far enough apart on long drives for the wife and i to keep sane! List on this van was 28,045-we paid 25,500 and had the deal done in 30 minutes. Im looking for mud flaps that are made for Venture. Anyone found a website for minivan acessories ?
#60 of 2457 okiesue by okiesue Nov 25, 1998 (11:11 am)
We're looking at 99 Ventures, but neglected to notice if they had rear air. I can't find anything that says they do. If anyone has one can you tell me and if it doesn't have it how is the ventilation in the back?

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