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Thanks guys by iag1
Oct 06, 2008 (5:15 am)
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I feel better from reading you posts ,you guys.
 
I wish I can go to another dealer...but they wont see anymore after this is over.
 
The fight is not over until the fat lady sings.
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Re: Thanks guys [iag1] by use1time
Oct 06, 2008 (6:05 am)
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Replying to: iag1 (Oct 06, 2008 5:15 am)

Sorry that you've got a problem. I was lucky, my dealer was A-1 all the way. Look what I would suggest you do is take a look at your states laws regarding consumer protection. Just about every state has a phone number that consumer can call for advice. If your state has laws that allow you to back out of a deal within so many business days (I believe most do) and you told your dealer that you made a bad decision and want out within that time period then I just don't see a problem. Hopefully you've got some documentation to backup your claim. If push comes to shove, call your State Attorney's General Office and ask them with whom to file a complaint regarding your situation. There's always a government agency that will look forward to getting involved. Write your version of what happened but don't send it yet. Instead call your dealership and speak to someone in management and CALMLY try to resove the issue one more time. Tell them that if you can't resolved the issue today the email/letter gets sent. They WILL have to respond to the AG's inquiry (there will be one) if you send because a case will be opened. That costs time and money.
Stay cool and you'll probably win. If you waited a month to do something you
might have a problem. Good luck.
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Press Request by KarenS HOST
Oct 07, 2008 (9:07 am)
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A reporter from a national newspaper would like to speak to consumers who recently purchased a new small or mid-sized car and either got great financing or cash back/incentives offered to them . If this is you, please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com with your daytime phone number by Wednesday, October 8, 2008.
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Re: POntiac Vibe 1.8 L Buying Woes [iag1] by jfritsch
Oct 11, 2008 (7:16 am)
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Replying to: iag1 (Oct 04, 2008 9:03 pm)

Forget about the BBB. Most dealers may not even belong because they would have 100000 bad marks. I'm assuming you just want to ditch the LO Jack and 1900? AFTERMARKET? waranty?
 
Tell the dealer you want a refund of your money and you will give him a glowing customer survey score. Otherwise you will be very unhappy Tell him if you don't get a survey you will request one. This is one of the major levers (if he is teterring on scores) you can have at this point.
 
Aftermarket warranty may be already paid and you may need to contact the company for refund terms. Not a GM bumper to bumper warranty for $1900 but some warranty co? 3/36 and 100k mi powertrain already standard. A GM factory 7yr/100k mi b-b warranty extension service contract should have cost $400-700 bucks.
 
Not to criticize you but why these forums are flooded with "I paid X how did I do?" is beyond me. Signing the docs then researching seems bass -ackwards but it is the rule not the exception here.
 
Good luck
--jjf
 
I bought the 09Vibe during the employee discount for everyone day. Now I have learned that the discount varies from car to car or dealer.Approximatley 10 percent or less.
Employee Discount below ? % percent
Rebate 500 $
GM Reward 700
  
The sticker with option prefered package,air con,automatic
was 18,640.
The car price after the employee discount 17,744...Is that right?
  
It would have been a great deal , but I signed up for
 LO jack 500+Vehicle Replacement Program 1,000 package.
Extended Warranty 1900
Gap Insurance 700
  
I have no problem with the loan , I have a good FICA score.Loan at 5.35%
After Sleeping on it and reading the fine prints,I discovered some negative points and so I first cancelled the GAP.No problem there but as soon as the bank paid the dealership.No one wants to help me get the cancellation process started with the all the cancellation which I have the right to have.I informed the third third party company and told them not to process and or cancell it.
I showed up twice at the dealerrship to tell I dont want it.And rewite the contract.But they said you cant rewrite the contract becuase the bank paid them ,they knew that fact already but no even said,"Yes we can cancel it and then we will just refund the bank"
  
One of the sales person even told me "are they going to refund you ?" referring to the third party company when they havent gotten the money nor the papers.I have been emailing the dealers finance department, left messages on the voice mail .Then I finally got hold of the finance person, then that person asked the manager first about it my request .Then told me that the papers will be ready the following day for me to complete.
 So I when went back , there was no paper,then the other finance person of the day with an condescending attitude told me to write the letter to cancel it.Now NO ,one not one even told me to write a letter for request for cancellation when I first wanted them those cancelled:mad:
What the heck have I been doing for for the past 8 days..who is getting my emails ,my messages..
Also they told me I cant cancel the LO Jack when they havent even installed it yet...care to explain anyone.
Its not over yet because I dont have any confirmation letter and in writting that the amount is going to be returned to the bank.
I will update this post untill I see that money back in the bank. Or else i will report them to BBB and I will do everything in the book to get them a red mark
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buying question on used 06/07 vibes by sazajo
Oct 13, 2008 (5:54 am)
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I am interested in a couple of vibes both have same features. 06 bright red has 18100 miles on it and little over 8 months left on factory warranty.14290 asking price. 07 bright blue 2 tone has 32525 miles on it with 14290 asking price also. I have looked at tmv for both with 13800 being 06 tmv and just over 15000 for 07. Curious about others opinions would the low mileage & whats left of factory warranty be better or the 07 with the longer powertrain/roadside warranty be a better deal.
thanks for your opinions
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Re: buying question on used 06/07 vibes [sazajo] by maxx4me
Oct 13, 2008 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: sazajo (Oct 13, 2008 5:54 am)

oh, I would definitely take the 2006 with the bumper to bumper warranty knowing that I had 8 months to find any defects with the car. That is good piece of mind. As for mileage, it is totally irrelevant. I wouldn't care if the car had 50,000 miles on it because it is a Corolla and has a proven 200,000 engine. Enjoy your Vibe. I now have an '03 and '09.
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Re: buying question on used 06/07 vibes [sazajo] by jfritsch
Oct 14, 2008 (3:06 pm)
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Replying to: sazajo (Oct 13, 2008 5:54 am)

Look up the trade in value of your vibe in kbb.com. Try to get it for about trade in value to trade-in+1200 or so. Especially with car sales probably not great. Look at the grading system for excellent good fair etc. Most hi mileage or older cars will be good-fair.
 
Edmunds Tmv can be way off sometimes. Even if it is a relatively accurate figure for "what others are paying" one has to remember most people aren't great at buying cars.
 
good luck
--jjf
 
I am interested in a couple of vibes both have same features. 06 bright red has 18100 miles on it and little over 8 months left on factory warranty.14290 asking price. 07 bright blue 2 tone has 32525 miles on it with 14290 asking price also. I have looked at tmv for both with 13800 being 06 tmv and just over 15000 for 07. Curious about others opinions would the low mileage & whats left of factory warranty be better or the 07 with the longer powertrain/roadside warranty be a better deal.
thanks for your opinions
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2009 Vibe 1.8 Base -- Price Paid 11/1 by collegepool
Nov 06, 2008 (12:13 pm)
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I'm the happy owner of a 1.8 L base Vibe with the 5 speed manual transmission with Preferred Package (power locks, windows, cruise). Couldn't be happier, it's a wonderful car and my first American car (yeah, it's part Toyota, I know.. sticker says 69% American parts, 31% Japanese parts).
 
Anyway, price paid $15,600, plus destination fee to haul it in from out of state, plus some documentation fees. That's with the $500 discount, by the way. Plus tax tag, etc. Carl Black GM in Roswell, GA will treat you right. Negotiate the car down with them, they worked with me pretty well on it. Got the car I wanted for the price I wanted. Fantastic car, we really love it.
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Re: 2009 Vibe 1.8 Base -- Price Paid 11/1 [collegepool] by maxx4me
Nov 06, 2008 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: collegepool (Nov 06, 2008 12:13 pm)

Well, know this: it is 99% Toyota. I believe the radio is GM just like the first version. Rest assured, your car is all Corolla. The objectives are to keep Americans employed and buy smart. You have accomplished both. I've got a 2009 "Corolla-Vibe" automatic and a 2003 "Corolla-Vibe". The '09 is a far superior car. I only wish they didn't skimp on things such as radio buttons on the wheel.
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2009 Vibe 1.8 Base Price Paid 11/21 by 09Quant
Dec 02, 2008 (8:24 pm)
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First of all, thanks for all the posts here. Hope my post helps.
 
2009 Vibe 1.8L with Air condition + AT + Preferred package
Drive out price is 18k in Houston, Texas (6.25%).
 
5.5% APR for 72 months.

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