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Replying to: jfritsch (Dec 30, 2006 5:43 am)
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Sooo bad news. I called 4-5 dealers back, the one that looked most promising, used my down payment against me. He states he would get me an OTD price of $25,435. Problem is, that's after my $4,000 down payment. Maybe I should have left that little factoid out.  I didn't realize this until I asked him to fax over to me the breakdown. He's offering the car to me at $28,100 - $1,000.00 cash back, final price $27,100 for a car in which the MSRP is $31,100. The other 2-3 I called back and got a hold of didn't budge from from invoice. Now I haven't spoken to all the dealers yet, and a few seemed to have started their vacation a bit early, but my phone isn't exactly ringing off the hook. It seems as most of the dealerships are taking my fax as a lead and almost ignoring my asking price. Maybe I'm better off going to my local dealer and just negotiating for 2-3 hours and getting close to the price I want. Or, I can wait till next month and try again? PS: From what I have seen , $27,100 (Before taxes) is one of the better prices for a fully loaded 2007 Impala SS. I don't know if 7 - 10 thousand off MSRP is realistic. |
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Replying to: quietpro (Dec 30, 2006 9:50 am)
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Replying to: newcarforme (Dec 30, 2006 3:55 pm) As for the GM card, there are two versions. One gives you 5% and the other 3% and I think airline miles. The money earned is good toward the purchase of new cars and I THINK certified used cars. Most cars have a maximum of $2K toward their purchase price but some of the pricier models go a little higher (Caddys and Hummers). The deal they offered last year gave you the full $2K regardless of how much you had earned. I use my card for everything I can, pay it in full each month, and manage to earn about $1K per year. Of course, GM gets what they want since I'm more likely to buy a GM.  One thing I wanted to mention about the SS...it's a "problem" I'm currently having but it is pretty minor. It seems the suspension is the same for all trim levels and that seems to be a problem with the heavier SS. Although the front suspension felt very nice for the first few months, it seems to have loosened up or broken in and is now a bit bouncy. I have only been able to compare it to my sister's 3LT (3.9L) but her's rides much better in my opinion. I know you don't need any other stress in your decision but I thought I should mention it. Otherwise, I really love the car and this issue, like I stated before, is minor. 
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Replying to: newcarforme (Dec 30, 2006 3:55 pm) With this much activity and the advertising for the red tag deal and such, they may have too much traffic to screw with you. Also try faxing or emailing tuesday or mid week end of month. Weekends are busy. Call the chickie at the desk and get the Sales Mgrs personal fax # (many have one) the general # is where faxes might get wastecanned. Jan and Feb are probably the best (for this years model, July and August for previous years with new intros) However if it winds up the same (about $3500 off)you may probably have to eat 7-8k 1st year on your purchase. Not great but you may really really want an SS. Good Luck --jjf
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Replying to: jfritsch (Dec 30, 2006 5:59 pm) Do I wait for the middle of January, or end of the month? Or do I just look up the 06's still on various lots and have a more realistic chance of getting that car for $22-23 Thousand. We'll see what happens but I am ready to buy.
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Replying to: newcarforme (Dec 30, 2006 10:33 pm) I would try last week of Jan. (or feb) It may be that that SS medallion and a bigger engine will cost you. There are tons of 40 somethings who couldn't get or had a Malibu or Impala SS in the 70s who the dealers may get to pay up for it. That and the fact that only about 10% of them are in SS trim, and the dealers can work them. Probably doesn't work with the cobalt SS though. Just the 70's nostalgia. I'm tempted to think this, though it drops like a rock on the wholesale market, which shows a weak demand for the SS used. (perhaps supply=demand only for itchy ones like us who want it new?) Try getting quotes on the LT3 package too. You can get the trunk louvre, etc on it also. If perhaps the best deal you can work is $6000+ or so off (a lower)MSRP for an appropriate Lt3 or $3500-4000 off MSRP for a SS you have a decision to make. (a lot cheaper, and that 3.9 v6 is pretty good) LT probably only depreciates 10k or so off list instead of around 12k, so the situation may be much better in that regard too. I have the glossy sales brochure for the 06, perhaps you should acquire the 07 brochure and look at the trim chart. Only the competitive bids will reveal the situation. So it boils down to economics or life's short.... --jjf |
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Replying to: newcarforme (Dec 30, 2006 10:33 pm)
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Replying to: jeteast (Dec 31, 2006 8:12 pm) Question though, where are you getting this info from and what does CR mean? Consumer Reports? How did you get the to initial $26,100 for the ss Impala? Rebate and incentive I understand. I appreciate the feeback.
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Replying to: newcarforme (Jan 01, 2007 12:21 pm) CR offers New Car Reports for a small fee, and also has the option to purchase unlimited Reports for a slightly higher price. It Is basically an In-Depth Expert Report that includes Safety Reliability and what the dealer paid for the car. You add all the options and then it will price it and offer you a starting amount to offer the dealer. It shows the current incentive on the car, but does not show the Hidden Rebates (such as Regional or National Manufacture to Dealer) those you have to try to find out on your own as they are never printed and Dealers are hard pressed to share this info with you. So we Know your SS qualifies for for the 1,000 cash back to customer, it should also have a min 750.00 cashback to dealer from Manufactured (Maybe more in your region) and there may be even more hidden incentives out there as well. I used the Price Reports to purchase my wife's LTZ two weeks ago. It was well worth the few bucks spent as I never left the house. I e-mailed all the dealers in the area and told them the price I'd pay, and the conditions of the sale. My conditions were I would not sign a "Arbitration Clause" or the "72 hour contract waiver clause". It made the buying process easy, The dealer that excepted my offer had all paperwork ready for me to inspect and sign. A brief visit to the Finance Manager to where I opted out of the finance and all the BS rip-off add ons, inspected and took delivery of car, and wrote them the check. Less than 2 hours at the dealership, and things went smooth. Good Luck! |
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