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I decided to buy a 1.8L, FWD, 2008 Vibe a few weeks ago and just closed the deal yesterday, 4/28. I live in Baltimore, MD. I went on Edmunds.com and was contacted by a dealer who really wanted the business. At my request, he provided me a list of cars in a 200 mile radius that met my criteria of manual transmission and minimum bells & whistles. There were several colors that I did not like because of the 2-tone look with the dark grey plastic body molding that wraps around the bumpers and wheel wells. There weren't many cars with a "B57 Premium Monotone Package" either, so Moonstone (charcoal grey) looked best with the grey plastic body molding. The car has no PCM Preferred Package, which is fine with me, but it does have JM4 Antilock Brakes. MSRP was $17,920. The original offer from the dealer was $15,612 plus taxes, tags, and $100 processing fee. Final deal was $14,612 plus taxes, tags, and $100 fee. He found another $1000 from a "conquest rebate" which I needed a '99 or newer vehicle in the household to qualify for. This will be my first GM product. I bought it because it is a Matrix twin and I like hatchbacks. I think that buying with only 3 days left in the month helped my pricing. I pick up the vehicle, 4/30, the last day of the month of April. I think I did very well. |
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I test drove a 2009 Pontiac Vibe with 2.4L 1sb engine, 5 speed auto, with preferred package and sun and sound package (along with air and 17" aluminum chrome clad wheels). The dealer experience was great; a lot better than the Mazda dealer. Sheeze, you think I was trying to steal their baby or something. The dealer offered a little less than $300 over invoice for it. I decided to fax bid the process as suggested by Motley Fool and Edmunds articles. I declined the Edmunds service since it listed only one dealership. I didn't see an option to expand the search 
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Senior (70 years old) in need of all the help I can get. I was offered the following 2 new cars with 1.8 engines. Car 1 08 vibe msrp $16810.00, inv $15885 AYO airbag package $745 inv $655 B57 premium monotone package $350 inv $308 MXO auto 4 speed $850 inv $748 PCM preferred package $850 inv $748 QD2 16 inch aluminum wheels $440 inv $387 Total model and options $20045 inv $18732 Destination charge $585 Lam dealer cont $200 Lam group cont $200 They want $19818 Fees $264 Tax $1639 Gross price -----------$21721 Rebate---------------- $2000 Out the door $19721 **************************************** Car 2 08 vibe price $18488 Fees $274 Tax $1529 Gross price $20265 Rebate $2000 Out the door --------------------------------------$18000 Car is basic with auto Tran, regular wheels and preferred package. All advice welcome Thanks |
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Replying to: vesteros (Jun 15, 2008 8:33 pm) On the other hand, small cars are in demand right now and it can be hard to find Vibes even used. |
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Replying to: vesteros (Jun 15, 2008 8:33 pm) |
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Replying to: vesteros (Jun 15, 2008 8:33 pm) The new pontiac 09 vibes are plentiful, have abs standard and a few other minor things standard, and are about 1000 less in msrp all considered. (they reduced the msrp $600 I believe) . You may be able to walk in and get almost an 800 or 1000 off msrp deal (200 over invoice) and come close to equalling the deal you have with the 08's on a 09 with no problem. Better yet an 09 is a really new car, A 1400 off msrp deal on an 09 would almost exactly equal the deal you have on the 08. (actually much better as the 08 is worth close to 3000 less as it is almost a year old.) You seem internet literate. If you feel froggy Put out a request for bids from 5-15 dealers from the pontiac website (pontiac.com) within 30-50 miles of your home with your specs colors etc. last week of the month. Perhaps try toyota as their dealers are more numerous and it is the same vehicle. Work with the top 3 or so over the phone. Don't wear yourself out in the heat. Shoot for 1000-2000+ off msrp. See what happens. If you don't feel like it an 800-1000 off msrp deal on an 09 vibe 1.8 beats what you have on the 08s . Good luck --jjf Senior (70 years old) in need of all the help I can get. I was offered the following 2 new cars with 1.8 engines. Car 1 08 vibe msrp $16810.00, inv $15885 AYO airbag package $745 inv $655 B57 premium monotone package $350 inv $308 MXO auto 4 speed $850 inv $748 PCM preferred package $850 inv $748 QD2 16 inch aluminum wheels $440 inv $387 Total model and options $20045 inv $18732 Destination charge $585 Lam dealer cont $200 Lam group cont $200 They want $19818 Fees $264 Tax $1639 Gross price -----------$21721 Rebate---------------- $2000 Out the door $19721 **************************************** Car 2 08 vibe price $18488 Fees $274 Tax $1529 Gross price $20265 Rebate $2000 Out the door --------------------------------------$18000 Car is basic with auto Tran, regular wheels and preferred package. All advice welcome Thanks |
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I just purchased and took delivery of my 2009 Pontiac Vibe. I think I got a good deal. Optional features include preferred package, sun and sound package, automatic transmission with tap control, air conditioning, and 17 wheels with chrome. Price was $20,173 (before taxes, title, and document fee). They messed up and gave me a $500 rebate I wasn't eligible for, so they gave it to me anyway. As mentioned the buying experience from test drive to financing was super. I am quite happy with it. My first brand new car.  My only gripe is the dark cloth can get quite hot (high 80's here in Utah). I was thinking of getting lighter colored aftermarket seat covers. Any others suggestions?
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Replying to: ssampier (Jun 22, 2008 12:40 pm) |
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Replying to: suydam (Jun 16, 2008 6:02 am)  I have been searching for a Vibe (with all the bells and whistles) for MONTHS...now intensely, the past 2 weeks. (need it fast!) Almost EVERY used one( 2005-07) I have found within 75 miles (of savannah Ga) has either been from a rental-lease program (Popular with rental companies?!) or had been "injured" (unspecified). ANd not one was under 15,000!!! (oops... I found a 2006 for 14,999 with 25,000 miles...turned out it had been in a wreck...and the dealer would not budge below 14,500!!!! A 2006!!! SO..I decided I could get a brand new one for maybe 3000 bucks more ...why buy someone else's problem? HA! EVERY Vibe (2008) within a 100 miles is GONE as soon as I or one of the local Dealers locates it. Found one (A Dealer found it) in N.C. for 21,500 loaded, Sun & Moons,6-CD, On Star, Pref Pkg, ABS, White, etc...so with $2000 rebate, including tax, all the paper BS, destination fee, etc, the "out the door" is 20,445 or so! Holy Moly!!! (SUV prices! ) ANYWAY...decided to jump on that one, emailed the dealer to try to get it for me...no response back. Am almost certain he can not get it now...been 3 days while I decided. I took too long! One dealer found one on a dealer's lot in North Ga...tried to get it (trade one of his) for me...the dealer refused to trade it to him. What is going on? A shortage of '08's? I do NOT like the 09's...only good thing about them is the standard features that were options on the 08's... DURN!!!....they discontinued that great independant hatch window! Great useful feature. Wonder why? And 09's have bigger piller blind spots now. So.am up a creek.....I now need this car THIS week ...am about to give up on a Vibe.. A local dealer does have a loaner 2008 on his lot (3000 miles on it) white (color I want) power and auto, but no sunroof or ABS...18,000 out the door.(After 2000 rebate)!! SHEESH!!!! EVEN EBAY is short on these! HELP!!! Also...question...can the Vibe pull a small boat????? I have to relinquish my truck Friday (someone hit it and totalled it!) and was hoping the Vibe could do it all...cargo and occasionally the little boat. (Under 1000 pounds).???????? Otherwise I may have to consider a CR-V or Highlander....sigh. Thanks!!!
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