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Replying to: robrwa123 (Sep 21, 2008 6:09 am) The experience I had at Carl Black GMC/Pontiac was excellent. I think the dealership and the salesman both deserve mention. The internet salesman - Bob Leyda actually saved me money by taking the time to discuss who the car was for and how it would be used. A kind of you might want to consider this instead of that type of thing. As far as the best price possible goes, there's always someone out there with a story about paying this or that. As I said in my other post, I have no complaints about the price we paid. I feel very comfortable that it was in line what other dealers are charging under the "Employee" program. I feel that I got a big break on the paper shuffling fees that most dealerships charge or try to charge ($75 vs $299 in the Greenville, SC area). But you can bet the ranch that someone will get around to posting some supersonic deal that will leave the rest of us thinking; "I knew I could've done better". In support of this, from what I've read on this forum, people who waited for the clearing out of the 2008's did exceptionally well. Incidentally, I figure the car gets 34-36 mpg on the highway with the cruise set at ~70. Car is built well, and I have no complaints. It will serve our purposes well. |
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Replying to: use1time (Sep 18, 2008 4:19 am) You got an outstanding price on that Vibe. Don't second guess yourself - you did great. I can't see a Hyundai comparing in quality with the Vibe that has all Toyota parts. That was one of the selling features for me. Best to you. |
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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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Sorry Jag1 you're getting a bad dealer. But its a good car. Buy from some other Pontiac dealer willing to actually make a clean, fair deal with you. Or, go up to the owner of the dealership and tell him you're going to give bad reports to GM if you don't get the fair deal you want. Every one has the right to change their mind on a detail of a major purchase...
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Replying to: robrwa123 (Oct 05, 2008 2:38 pm) |
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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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Replying to: iag1 (Oct 06, 2008 6:15 am) 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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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 ctalati edmunds.com with your daytime phone number by Wednesday, October 8, 2008.
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Replying to: iag1 (Oct 04, 2008 10:03 pm) 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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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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