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#337 of 399 2009 Vibe GT by johnray May 27, 2009 (11:09 am)
I got a 2009 2.4 4cyl Vibe GT automatic to drive overnight. It has the Preferred Package (remote entry, pwr doors/locks/window/cruise, etc.) and the Sun and Sound Package (sunroof/monsoon sound/leather wrap steeering wheel, etc.) and the other standard GT features. Dealer quoted me invoice of $21,084.18 minus the current $1,500 cash back ($19,584 plus TTL) (or 0% for 72 months APR) instead of the list price of $22, 165.   We tried to load it up with things we would normally take in our current 1995 Lumina APV for a week at the beach that we go on yearly, but after just four beach chairs and four luggage with 4 people in it, it was already full. The thing is, we only need the space ONE week a year or a couple at the most. The rest of the time, I would love the small size and good mileage of this compared to a minivan or SUV. Maybe luggage racks and a hitch mounted bike rack would help, but I don't know if even the 2.4 4 cyl. could handle that and 4 passengers, especially going back up the mountain to NC.   I could maybe live with the decreased room if I was paying only $15K or so, but I doubt even this disappearing brand at the end of the month would go for that little and for a few grand over $20K, I could get a much roomier vehicle with more features, like a back up camera to make up for the tiny window and huge blind spots this car seems to have.
#338 of 399 Prices dropping? by govmtrs Jun 03, 2009 (8:42 am)
Does anyone have any idea or resource recomendation that can estimate how much prices will drop due to bankruptcy and a badge that is on death row? I'd like to get a great deal since my GM card is offering me the use of all my card points, currently $4700. You would think we could get an "owners" discount since we collectively sent them billions only months ago. Replies to this message: use1time (Jun 03, 2009 10:32 am) jfritsch (Jun 04, 2009 3:39 am)
#339 of 399 Re: Prices dropping? [govmtrs] by use1time Jun 03, 2009 (10:32 am)
Replying to: govmtrs (Jun 03, 2009 8:42 am) Personally, because it's you I think they should give you the car for gratis. After all, considering that you must have personally paid bundles in taxes to Uncle Sam, somebody owes you something. After you're finished wasting time here why don't you try to get a free house. I understand the banks own plenty of them, You can explain to them how maybe because you have a checking account or maybe even a bank account and how YOU personally as a taxpayer have bailed them out with all those taxes that YOU alone have paid, that maybe you should get some sort of preferential treatment.
#340 of 399 Re: Prices dropping? [govmtrs] by jfritsch Jun 04, 2009 (3:39 am)
Replying to: govmtrs (Jun 03, 2009 8:42 am) Hasn't really worked that way. Between gov't prop ups, and yokels showing up for "once in a lifetime buys", the sales prices on most vehicles seem to be about the same as last year.   The $19500 vibe usually sells in the low $15000's this time of year. So much less than this represents a "bargain".   How "nice" of GM to "let" or "allow" all of the points you earned to be used. When they need to move stock they ring the dinner bell, while with popular vehicles and fast movers (i.e. cars that are selling and people want) card credits may be limited .   Why people get locked into a GM vehicle with this marketing gimmick is beyond me.   --jjf   Does anyone have any idea or resource recomendation that can estimate how much prices will drop due to bankruptcy and a badge that is on death row? I'd like to get a great deal since my GM card is offering me the use of all my card points, currently $4700. You would think we could get an "owners" discount since we collectively sent them billions only months ago.
#341 of 399 2.4 2009 VIbe by nypsumd Jun 07, 2009 (6:18 pm)
I'm looking at a 2009 Vibe w/ 2.4, Automatic, preferred package, sun & sound, aluminum rims, fog lights and theft deterrent system.   The dealer gave a quote of $18,712 before taxes and fees which seems high to me.   I was hoping to get something in the neighborhood of $17,500-$18,000 out the door for a vehicle with these options.   Does this seem reasonable? I don't necessarily "need" a new car but have $3,500 from my GM card that may or not survive GM's bankrupcy and I'm trying to see what kind of deals are out there. Replies to this message: gofish (Jun 08, 2009 5:23 pm)
#342 of 399 Purchased a Base Vibe 2.4 by gofish Jun 08, 2009 (5:17 pm)
Purchased base w/2.4, preferred package (power options, remote entry, cruise and rear intermittent), A/C, 5 Spd Automatic, and MP3 radio. MSRP of $20,350. Negotiated a price before rebates of $18,570. Only dealer "add-on" fee was $150 doc fee. So taxable transaction was $18,720. Rebates were then as follows: $500 base, $500 dealer cash, $1000 loyalty, $1000 bonus cash. On top of that I had $3,062 in "topped-off" GM card rebates.   Price before Tax/Tags/Title then was $12,658 and OTD was $13,994 (7% sales tax plus $25.50 temp tags and title).   Oh yeah, also have $400 in Citibank Drivers edge rebates which is an "after sale" mail-in rebate (applicable to any car sale whatsoever) and will see 28% of the sales tax (.28 x $1310 = $367) come back to me in the form of the Obama fed income tax stimulus passed last February!   It is a great time to buy if you're in the market. The Vibe was not my first choice but probably my 3rd or 4th and the money talked. Mileage certainly not the best in this segment and driveability as many have pointed out nothing like a Mazda 3. Just felt it was the best value all things considered. Very pleased so far
#343 of 399 Re: 2.4 2009 VIbe [nypsumd] by gofish Jun 08, 2009 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: nypsumd (Jun 07, 2009 6:18 pm) Just saw your post after I submitted mine. If you read above this you'll see what I purchased. The dealer I bought from (Buckles in Urbana, Ohio) also had a 2.4, A/C, auto, Preferred, sun & sound, and aluminum rims for exactly $1545 more on the price than mine. It did not have theft deterrent or fog lights. Hope this helps.
#345 of 399 Purchased 2009 1.8L by triple_i Jun 14, 2009 (12:03 pm)
Thanks to all who have posted in this forum. I gained a lot of knowledge reading your posts prior to making my decision to buy. I bought a 2009 1.8L with the Preferred Package, A/C, A/T and the Audio System with AM/FM Stereo, CD and MP3 Playback. The Smokers Package was included but was the only thing I did not need. Had a great buying experience with O'Neil Buick Pontiac GMC in Warminster, PA that I documented in the Dealer Sales Review area of CarSpace. Replies to this message: ruin92 (Jun 17, 2009 4:28 pm)
#346 of 399 Re: Purchased 2009 1.8L [triple_i] by ruin92 Jun 17, 2009 (4:28 pm)
Replying to: triple_i (Jun 14, 2009 12:03 pm) Triple I-   Do you mind me asking how much you paid? I'm looking to buy the same model with the same features at O'Neil this weekend.

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