Sign In Join 



Pontiac Vibe Prices Paid and Buying Experience

399 messages,  Last post on Oct 01, 2009 at 5:39 AM

You are in the Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum. Your Hosts are car_man & kyfdx

What is this discussion about? Pontiac Vibe, Hatchback, Wagon


Messages Page 20 of 41
1
...
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
...
41
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#185 of 399
Re: Going to buy? a 05 VIBE, need help [lonewolf2] by jfranks
Dec 29, 2005 (3:50 am)
Reply

Replying to: lonewolf2 (Dec 28, 2005 4:28 pm)

I dealt directly with the owner. He agreed to take off an additional $200 yesterday after I bounced another offer off of him from another dealer close by.
 
I agreed to the $17,500 offer and they are driving it right to my home next week.
 
End of year is what did it including last year model. I do think I got a sweet deal. This years' model (2006) is easily $2000 more under the best of negotiations as far as I can tell. AND the models are identical in standard features.
 
By the way, I found through research, that the right arm rest is too low making it uncomfortable for some people. I found where a new higher one can be obtained for 1/3rd the price that Pontiac wants and it's a direct replacement I am told.
 
Good luck!
#186 of 399
Re: Going to buy? a 05 VIBE, need help [jfranks] by lonewolf2
Dec 29, 2005 (10:46 am)
Reply

Replying to: jfranks (Dec 29, 2005 3:50 am)

You definitely got a sweet deal, best of luck. I am in my second day of driving the Vibe and really enjhoy the way it handles (it is raining hard at times today, so it is a pretty good test for the car).
 
Where do you see the replacement armrest? Was it on a specific website? I do agree that the one provided is too low for practical use and would be interested in a reasonably priced higher on.
 
Let us know how things work out after you get your new Vibe. Enjoy the highway!!!
#187 of 399
Re: Going to buy? a 05 VIBE, need help [jfranks] by firebx
Dec 29, 2005 (11:19 am)
Reply

Replying to: jfranks (Dec 27, 2005 6:02 am)

I purchased my Vibe back at the end of September.
The sticker was 20,885 purchased for 15,685. Then I had $1000 off for GM Card and also additional off from another Credit Card. I am thinking if its not too late they should be able to do more for you on the pricing. The 06's are out there and plentiful now and I considered mine 1.5 years old when I purchased in in September. Look into it a little further and perhaps check out the 06's? Good luck! And bottom line is as long as you are happy with the deal then its a good one!
#188 of 399
Re: Going to buy? a 05 VIBE, need help [jfranks] by firebx
Dec 29, 2005 (11:22 am)
Reply

Replying to: jfranks (Dec 29, 2005 3:50 am)

Good luck with your purchase I really like mine. Can you post the information regarding the arm rest as I agree with your research but not willing to pay big bucks to purchase. Thanks!
#190 of 399
06 GMS question by hal517
Dec 29, 2005 (2:39 pm)
Reply
I'm wondering does GMS price vary between dealers ?
 
for 06 Vibe with
SUN AND SOUND PACKAGE
PREFERRED PACKAGE
4-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
 
17685.15 + tax and fees etc.
 
I have never used the discount before
#191 of 399
Re: Going to buy? a 05 VIBE, -ARMREST INFO. by jfranks
Dec 31, 2005 (7:38 am)
Reply

Replying to: firebx (Dec 29, 2005 11:22 am)

Here are the details for the Tall style armrest. What it is is a higher lid
that uses the same two screws that hold on the original lid for mounting.
It comes in charcoal grey.
  
This is listed as for a 2003 Toyota Matrix but it fits exactly and will
solve the problem of the low armrest. I have already ordered mine!
  
It can be found at Mechanicsville Toyota in Mechanicsville, VA. Can't post the phone number but it is in the 804 area code.
  
  
The part number is 58905-02210-B1.
  
Order it by phone, not on their website because you will pay more on the
web. I paid $76.74 including shipping.
  
This is by far cheaper than you will find anywhere else as it sells for an
average price of over $220.00 everywhere else I have been to.
  
p.s. Mine listed for $20,995.00 so I still am happy with the deal. Not worried that it is last years model as I will be keeping it for a long time. I believe I saved about $1000 over this years model in all with the features I got.
#192 of 399
Re: Going to buy? a 05 VIBE, -ARMREST INFO. [jfranks] by firebx
Dec 31, 2005 (8:19 am)
Reply

Replying to: jfranks (Dec 31, 2005 7:38 am)

Thats great and thanks for the information. I am hoping to keep mine for a long time as well.
#193 of 399
Re: Going to buy? a 05 VIBE, -ARMREST INFO. [jfranks] by lonewolf2
Jan 11, 2006 (4:47 pm)
Reply

Replying to: jfranks (Dec 31, 2005 7:38 am)

Thanks again for the info on the armrest. Got it today from toyotaparts.com for $76.83 including shipping and it took all of 2 minutes to install. Definitely is MUCH more comfortable and functional as an armrest and adds another storage compartment. Wonder why Pontiac did not utilize it (unless they were saving a few bucks or wanted money in the aftermarket)? My only human factors complaint now is the fact that the steering column does not telescope (only tilts). Guess you cannot have everything! I have had the Vibe for two weeks now and I must say it is a nice little car. It handles well and is fun to drive.
#194 of 399
Tell me about options by nal
Jan 11, 2006 (6:54 pm)
Reply
I'm interested in a Pontiac Vibe base model, 5 speed manual. What do people think about the options - is it worth going for all options?

Messages Page 20 of 41
1
...
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
...
41
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement