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Replying to: fmtn_tiger (Jul 05, 2009 6:18 am) We test drove both the 2.4 and 1.8 quite a bit, and while the 2.4 did have quite a bit more power, the 1.8 was sufficient. The extra 4 MPG w/ gas at 2.50 was not much more, but my guess is during the course of ownership gas will be double to triple current prices. We came out better much taking the rebates since only 60% was financed and my credit union has rates currently at 4.6%. |
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Replying to: fmtn_tiger (Jul 05, 2009 6:18 am) Current MSRP: $20,875 + $1,050(Auto) + $700(Sunroof) + $295(Alarm) + $53(CargoCover)+$635(Dist. Charge) = $23,615 Current Invoice: $22,215 Price paid: $17,425+$300(SC car tax) +275 (other fees)=$18,000 Hope it may help. Remarks: 1) Dealer had this car since 9/2008 at a then lower MSRP of $22,000 and Invioce of $20,783. 2) We were told that there is a $680 dealer added "car care protection system" on the car, not sure what it is, likely worthless. 3) We also had $3,441.47 GM card reward, so final cost for us is $14,558.53. 4) Would like to trade in our silver 03 base vibe with 65,000 miles and top condition. Did not work out, as dealer's offer was very low. Edmunds' trade-in value is about $6,900. We'll be happy to get that much. How hard will it be to sell the car? What is the best way to it? Thanks.
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Replying to: wux (Jul 05, 2009 9:21 am) Not sure if this is the best way to sell privately, but these methods have been successful for me in the past. 1. Totally detail the car inside and out. Make it as clean and shiny as those on the lot. 2. Take it to a well known trusted garage (I've used the dealer garage) and pay for them to give it a total inspection, the same as if you were looking to buy the car. Make sure you get their written checklist and make copies to give to those interested in buying. 3. Get the Carfax report on it and also make copies. 4. Advertise both on the internet, paper and on free community bulletin boards. 5. Put for sale signs on the car and make sure it is at visible well traveled areas. 6. Let family, friends and co-workers know that is for sale. Even if they aren't looking they may know someone who is. Buying from someone you know or knows someone you know makes people more open to buying privately. 7. Use the internet to really research how much you should ask. Look how many similar vehicles are for sale in your area, and how much they are asking. Leave yourself some wiggle room between the asking price and how much you really want. No one wants to pay full price for anything! Good luck! |
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Just saw this on Pontiac site for 2.4L -> 12877.93.
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I just paid $13990 for a brand new (80 miles) 2009 Vibe 1.8 auto w/preferred power package (sticker was $19650). With tax & tags I was otd for $14415.50 in North Carolina. If I add the $140 for the one way rental car to pick it up + $40 I spent on a Carfax, I was just under $14600. Got it from a guy on Ebay who bought it for 16800 otd - a ton of GM cash he had accumulated. His intention was to sell it so he could pocket the difference. But he was unable to get his original asking price, so he put it on Ebay for $13990 in the hope it would be bid up. It wasn't and I got it. This was about $2100 less than I could have worked a dealer down to on an otd price. I financed with a 60 month, 3.9% loan from Pentagon Federal that I plan on paying back in half the time, so add about $720 in interest. I'm thrilled with this deal! I would have preferred a 2009 Mazda3 hatchback, but would have been hard pressed to get a manual for under 19k otd. |
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White Manual Vibe with Anti-theft, 2.4L, A/C Front/rear vents, $150 audio system and that is with all discounts and negotiations in Burlingame, CA. I have not ever had a GM car in my life nor had I accumulated any of those 'GM Points' or what not. Good or sour deal? The car was just delivered from another location and I can possibly refuse delivery, or not. $16.5K puts the actual car price ~$14.5K because 9.25% tax, license and registration neared $2K
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Replying to: gflights (Jul 20, 2009 5:18 pm) Congratulate yourself for not voluntarily being on GM's leash with the GM card. Cards with cashback you can spend on anything or low interest rule. Having GM "allow" more points on heaps they need to move, and limiting points on hot models was for the birds. (as is GM itself now) Good luck --jjf White Manual Vibe with Anti-theft, 2.4L, A/C Front/rear vents, $150 audio system and that is with all discounts and negotiations in Burlingame, CA. I have not ever had a GM car in my life nor had I accumulated any of those 'GM Points' or what not. Good or sour deal? The car was just delivered from another location and I can possibly refuse delivery, or not. $16.5K puts the actual car price ~$14.5K because 9.25% tax, license and registration neared $2K |
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I've gotten an offer from the dealer on a 2009 GT with Automatic and A/C. Credit union members get "Supplier pricing" + $250 cash back. The OTD offer was $20,583. This includes about $1500 in tax, title and transfer fees plus $2750 in rebates. The dealer also included $915 in "Event Savings". It's not clear from the dealer site what that includes. Going by Edmunds, Invoice + Destination - Holdback should be about $21,200 before rebates. With $2750 in rebates + $915 in "Event Special", is $17,535 a reasonable price to start as my base before factoring in dealer profit? Also, there's a $500 manufacturer to dealer incentive through the end of the month. |
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Some of the local dealers have 2009 GTs for sale as new that came from other dealers out-of-state. They all include the destination fee on the window sticker. But wouldn't that have been paid by the first dealer? If so, does that mean that can be negotiated as part of the price?
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Replying to: novidriver (Jul 27, 2009 4:52 pm) In other words, the second dealer's cost is the same as the first dealer..
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