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#154 of 675 Re: Less than Employee Price? [stoneg] by adontech Jul 14, 2005 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: stoneg (Jul 14, 2005 7:55 am) I had a hard time finding a truck like yours in inventory through chevrolet.com, but I got close. On a truck close to yours the employee price including discounts was about 10500 less than sticker, which is right on with what you paid. What state are you in? Is FSU Florida State University? Can anyone get their loan through FSU credit union assuming good credit? Thanks. Replies to this message: adontech (Jul 14, 2005 8:20 pm) stoneg (Jul 20, 2005 10:27 am)
#155 of 675 Re: Less than Employee Price? [adontech] by adontech Jul 14, 2005 (8:20 pm)
Replying to: adontech (Jul 14, 2005 1:05 pm) I went by and looked at the z71 crew tonight and the reason the sticker price on the dealer website was different than chevy.com was because it had a couple of dealer installed accessories, one bein a sprayed in bedliner. So that makes the price the salesperson gave me even better.
#156 of 675 GM employee price includes $3,000 rebate by patm Jul 17, 2005 (11:08 am)
I have found that the GM employee price posted on the Chevrolet website includes the $3,000 rebate that is being offered. I called Chevrolet and that's exactly what they said, "employee pricing includes all incentives and rebates". It just seems a little confusing in their advertising, like they are 2 separate things "we'll sell for less than employee prices". If a Chevy can be had for less that's great but I haven't found any dealer that will budge & I've visited 2 dealers and e-mailed 2 others. I did get an offer of a $500. gift card to Lowe's after proving my carpenter's credentials. If I had a registered business of my own, they were offering a $1,000 credit for truck accessories, ladder racks or tool boxes. Has any one found anything different than this? Thanks patm Replies to this message: p100 (Dec 05, 2005 7:36 pm) bigfur (Dec 07, 2005 6:46 pm) p100 (Dec 11, 2005 12:12 pm)
#157 of 675 Re: Less than Employee Price? [adontech] by stoneg Jul 20, 2005 (10:27 am)
Replying to: adontech (Jul 14, 2005 1:05 pm) Yes, FSU as in the noles. I think you have to work or live in Leon County FL, or do business with FSU, or work for someone who does, or are affiliated in ANY way with FSU. I qualified by having been in a fraternity at FSU. They didnt ask for any proof of it, so I assume that anyone could do the same. The spec's on the loan were nothing over $40k, beacon score of over 700, no longer than 5 year loan, 3.75%. New or Used. The one I purchased had exactly what I wanted and nothing I didnt. I did find one (Chevy version) in Gainesville GA but it had a few thing that I didnt want (extending towing mirrors, 5th wheel wiring, etc.) . The kicker for me was finding a white/tan 2500hd SLT crew/std bed/4x4 duramax with a sunroof.
#158 of 675 Did the deal on 2500HD 4x4 LS Crew 8.1 on 7/25 by gilabender Jul 25, 2005 (5:53 pm)
Looked up trucks on the 'net over the weekend, sent email to the fleet dept of local dealer in Phoenix, and got a reply this morning. Two trucks in the same configuration were on the lot, one sold while I was en route. Here's what I got:   2005 Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 Crew Cab Standard Box 8.1 liter big block and Allison 5-speed White exterior, charcoal interior Base price: $34,755.00 Options: $5,113.00 ($3,245 for the big block and Allison combo, plus other stuff) Destination: $850.00 Sticker: $40,718.00 "Employee Price", including $3,000 rebate: $31,536.00 Add sales tax, title, license, doc fees, tire fees, etc: $3,948.89 Net Sales Price: $35,304.89 Down Pmt: $3,600.00 Balance: $31,704.89 I'll finance through my credit union.   This was the last 2500HD 4x4 LS Crew on the lot. Only WT's and half-tons remained. No Duramax's either. Salesman indicated that they went though 900 units in July and that they were buying inventory from other dealers. What they had on hand was it until the '06's arrive.   I'm pleased with the transaction and the value. The 8.1 liter and Allison 5-speed are a monster combination. Earlier this year I estimated a new truck of this type would run at least $45k out the door. Today it was $35k and change. I can live with that, at least until I have to buy gas for it.   Cheers,   The Gila Bender
#159 of 675 press request by kirstie_h HOST Jul 27, 2005 (8:08 am)
Have you been trying to buy a GM vehicle with the employee discount, but have had trouble finding the model you want in stock at a dealership? If so, please send your name, daytime phone number and city/state of residence to jfallonedmunds.com no later than Friday, July 29, 2005.
#160 of 675 2006 3500 Crew DRW 4x4 LBZ Price by 23890 Oct 31, 2005 (11:22 am)
Replying to: stoneg (Jul 03, 2005 8:44 pm) I have a dealer that will sell me the following: Siverado LT3 3500 4WD Crew DRW Black LBZ Duramax, Diesel winter cover, onstar, sun roof, skid plates spare tire lock, chrome tube Assit steps, camper/5th wheel trailer wires, LT215.85R16/E OOR BW Tires, HD Trailering equipment   Vehicle + Options $50,785   Will sell at dealer cost $44571 less $1000 GM rebate, less $1000 from dealer out of holdback, less 2 $500 gas cards ($1000) plus I have $1500 from the GM Master card that applies brings my cost to $41,071 plus TTL   What do you think??????
#161 of 675 Re: GM employee price includes $3,000 rebate [patm] by p100 Dec 05, 2005 (7:36 pm)
Replying to: patm (Jul 17, 2005 11:08 am) Here is the problem wih the GM employee pricing:   Yes, GM bottom line price includes all the incentives, including rebates. This final price is somewhat misleading, because most states tax rebates, so you are paying taxes on higher amount than advertised.   GM employee price coupled with hefty rebate is a great deal. That is why actual GM employees wait until the rebates are at the highest level, then they get the best deal. When GM gave the public the employee price, the rebates were not as good, which makes the bottom line price unexceptional. Just befor this GM employee price program came out, I saw GM trucks advertised at actually lower price due to higher rebates.   One thing that really irritates me is that GM claimed that - "You pay what we pay, not a penny more". Really? What about the delaer fees ranging anywhere from $ 100 to almost $ 700? What about those? And did you know that if you are an actual GM employee, those fees must be waved by dealers (GM company policy)? Wway isn't this policy extended to everybody else? False advertising, plain and simple.   The present red tag sale is actually better deal on some vehicles, such as truck, due to higher rebates. I priced an identical truck during the GM employee part sale program and it was actually almost $1.5k cheaper during the red tag sale, because rebates are much higher. Remember, it is the bottom line that matters, not what gimmicks are being offered. Replies to this message: bigfur (Dec 07, 2005 6:46 pm) p100 (Dec 11, 2005 12:12 pm)
#162 of 675 Re: GM employee price includes $3,000 rebate [p100] by bigfur Dec 07, 2005 (6:46 pm)
Replying to: p100 (Dec 05, 2005 7:36 pm) P100...do you just go around to every GM board and randomly spit out this information? Seen it in every board ive looked at today. Give it a rest man. Replies to this message: p100 (Dec 11, 2005 12:12 pm)
#163 of 675 Re: GM employee price includes $3,000 rebate [bigfur] by p100 Dec 11, 2005 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: bigfur (Dec 07, 2005 6:46 pm) What are you, a GM public relations type? No I do not post this information on every GM board. In fact, I do not regularly post on any GM board. And whatever I said is true. The GM employee pricing was a good deal on some vehicles, not so great on others, such as trucks. And many dealers used this sale as a golden opportunity to charge people all kinds of additional fees, which they cannot charge GM employees.

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