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#92 of 179 trailblazer - pricing and more by 4by4 Jun 19, 2004 (3:27 am)
Hi All,   I have been reading the messages around here for a while. I thought I would share my personal experience with my 03 TB EXT... First of all, I got it at the end of Aug 03 and paid CDN $7500 less than MSRP...I thought I got a good deal... Problems with the vehicle...windshield wiper motor replaced (slow speed died on me in the rain), rear lift gate shocks replaced (lost gas pressure). Other than that, so far so good...I like it for it's power and cargo space...looks aren't bad at all...OnStar helped me find my way around in the mountains. All I do is change oil every 15000 km and fill the windshield washer   Hope you all have a good experience with yours...   by4 now
#93 of 179 Just got home from the dealer... by shooterdave7 Jun 19, 2004 (5:14 pm)
After months of researching what were some of the higher recommended SUV's versus what my budget would allow me to buy, I went with what I felt was the most SUV I could get at a fairly livable price.   Just purchased a medium red '04 Trailblazer LS with a preferred equipment group 2. Sticker was $31,730 with painted pinstripes, with the $5000 owner loyalty rebate I paid $24,400. After much negotiation on both the price of the vehicle and on my trade, sales manager acted like I was pulling his teeth and taking his first-born, but sent the paper back with a big "YOU WIN" written on it. LOL Yeah...whatever. I still owed money over and above what they gave me for my trade, so the above price does not include anything off for the trade-in, it was the final negotiated price for the car itself. They tried to sneak in the extra $159 for the painted pinstripes after I thought we were all settled, but I wouldn't go for it and made them take that off as well. Gotta watch these guys. Overall, it wasn't as bad an experience as what I've had in the past. I was better informed this time around thanks to Edmunds here.
#94 of 179 Just bought 04 TB LS Option group 1 by joefox Jun 29, 2004 (5:47 am)
Its pretty basic but has XM radio, Power driver's seat, cruise control, dark tint, and running boards. We paid $23,140 plus ttl.
#95 of 179 Trailblazer EXT LS by imadad2 Jul 12, 2004 (12:45 pm)
I got what I thought was a great deal on my new SUV, so I figured I'd share. I hope others can get the same deal.   MSRP $32800 Invoice $30200 (I bought at invoice) Rebate $4500 Loyalty Rebate $500 GM Card $1367.50   Total financed before TT&L. $23,832.50   I love Chevrolet's, and as long as they keep giving great discounts, I will keep buying their cars and trucks.   I have had the SUV for one month and love every thing about it. I am leary of the A/C issues every one has posted about, but I am thankful to know what to look out for.
#96 of 179 2004 XUV V8 by sihan Jul 26, 2004 (11:02 am)
My coworker just bought a 2004 XUV V8. I think it was SLT - fully loaded minus 4x4, navigation, & XM radio. She said paid $28K after $5K rebate. It looked nice and got me interested. If you are trying to buy this in So Cal, try GMC in Tustin Auto Center where she bought.. If you buy V6, you may subtract ~$1800 from 28K.
#97 of 179 I think I got a good deal by russelle77 Jul 27, 2004 (9:32 am)
2004 2wd LS stickered for $29,640 found a dealer out of our area offering $8000 off sticker, called St Johns in Palatka FL asked if he could match the offer, at first no way, then yes. Went in made the deal and added my $1000 certificate for GM for a pickup we own (exploding fuel tanks). Got it for $20,640. $9000 below sticker. Got Sandstone. Only options were power driver seat, LS package 2. We love it so far.
#98 of 179 2004 LT 4wd Smartbuy final monthly payment. by eruss44 Jul 29, 2004 (7:25 am)
I am currently looking at the opportunity to smartbuy a 2004 TB LT 4WD from a dealer in central NY state...The MSRP on the truck is $34,525.00.The dealer's latest offer to me is a bottom line monthly payment(including all taxes,etc...)of between $325.00 and $330.00...I'm putting $2,600.00 down at the signing...I had a an offer from another dealer nearby to smartbuy a 2004 TB LS with power drivers seat,etc.list MSRP at $32,000.00 for $289.00 bottom line payment book price(inludes all other taxes,fees,etc.)and the same $2600.00 down at signing...I REALLY like the LT,as it has many more likeable features that I want...I need lots of input on this subject SOON as both of these dealers are extending these terms to me until August 2nd....HELP!!! Thanx...
#99 of 179 by steve_ HOST Jul 29, 2004 (10:05 pm)
I'm not good at figuring out the math of monthly payments (I save for 10+ years and pay cash to avoid having to figure this stuff out!).   But it seems like it'd be better to figure out the price of the SUV and work that number and then apply the payments. Dealers love deals like yours because they can hide all kinds of stuff in there and tell you it's just another $20 a month (and throw in another 3 months on the back end). It gets confusing and you want to know the bottom line before you bring out your checkbook! Here's a couple of links:   Low Down, Low Payments   Edmunds' Financial Calculators   I wouldn't get too hung up on the August 2nd deadline either. The incentives may change and the $5,000 Smartbuy incentive disappears on Aug 2nd (unless GM extends it), and the colors/options will change and the '05's will start arriving making your selection smaller, but it's just a car. Detroit is building lots of them every day and the dealer will have another deal for you on August 3.   The sales staff will try to pin you down today, but you have all the time in the world to find a great deal (unless your current ride is on its last legs or something). And if you are willing to walk away from the Smartbuy, the dealer may sweeten the deal even more to get you to buy today.   Steve, Host
#100 of 179 LT smartbuy question....See post # 98 for detailed question... by eruss44 Jul 30, 2004 (5:35 am)
Thanks,Steve,for your insight on my question, I appreciate your input...The monthly payments that I told you about were firm (out-the-door)pricing with any/all other things included(TTL,etc...)No hidden stuff...With that in mind,do you still think that this is a fair monthly payment??? The salesman(a longtime golf partner of mine)said that if the programs weren't any better the day after the Aug.2nd "deadline" he would still honor these terms for a week or so...Does this sound any more fair to you??? I've known him for years and several of my other friends have had favorable results with him...In addition, he sold my girlfriend her car a couple of years ago....If you could, please reply back to me on this subject...If anyone else would like to throw me an opinion on this, it would be greatly appreciated..Thanks, ~Eric~ Replies to this message: imadad2 (Jul 30, 2004 5:54 am) eruss44 (Jul 30, 2004 6:10 am)
#101 of 179 Re: LT smartbuy question....See post # 98 for detailed question... [eruss44] by imadad2 Jul 30, 2004 (5:54 am)
Replying to: eruss44 (Jul 30, 2004 5:35 am) You do not mention what the vehicle would be worth when the balloon payment is due. That to me is they key to these offers. If you are paying $300 a month for three years and then still owe 20 thousand plus on the truck balloon payment, you are getting a raw deal. Interest rates get associated with smart buys, and unless you get a rate that is around 5%, do not do a smartbuy. You would be stupid to pay the balloon payment, and if you decide to trade the vehicle in, you might be inside out. If you cannot afford the $500 a month for a 30K SUV, than make sure the interest rates on the smartbuy are low or just lease one.   Best of luck. Replies to this message: eruss44 (Jul 30, 2004 6:10 am)

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