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Replying to: KarenS (Oct 30, 2003 5:22 am) Each "flex cash" voucher is worth $250.00 You have to ask the dealer about this. It isn't advertised. It kind of gets away from the traditional Saturn policy of everyone paying the same price, but it was what it took to get us to buy now. The idea from talking with 4 dealers before I finally found the car/color/options I wanted was that this was to move inventory before the 05's come out. In the San Diego area some dealers have lists of cars that have been on the lot a long time and they want to sell quickly. These cars they will give the full $2000 flex cash in addition to regular $3000 rebate. We got a 15,580 MSRP car for 10,580 plus tax and fees. And the dealer we went to Kearny Mesa Saturn gave us a good price on our trade in. Been driving the Ion 2 for 2 days and love the car.
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Replying to: joew44 (Jul 22, 2004 4:37 pm) |
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Replying to: joew44 (Jul 22, 2004 4:37 pm) I am buying my daughter a 2004 Ion Quad Coupe, $18,820 MSRP. The dealer offered me a fair price for my trade, plus $1000 in 'flex cash' (they told me they were $500 vouchers, and they were giving me the max, two), plus $3000 in lieu of financing. I fax'd them a copy of your posting, they called me right back and said 'since you know the secret' we'll give you $2000 in flex cash vouchers!" So, you saved me $1000. Thanks again! Steve PS. This was at Saturn of Indianapolis. I guess I could be peeved that they didn't give me their best price out of the box, but hey, that's the car game. It DOES PAY to be informed!
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Replying to: airboss (Jul 27, 2004 2:49 pm) Then I checked with several local dealers sales managers and received good information. The Saturn "ideal" was that everyone would pay the same price for the same car. But in todays world that isn't realistic, especially with the high MSRP. I would not have purchased my Saturn at 15,500. I might have at 12,500 but I might have waited for the 2005 models since I wasn't in a hurry to buy. Once the price dropped on the car I wanted (the right color, right options, etc) to 10,500.... That gave me a reason to buy NOW. And that's the way the market works. Price matters. Some buyers are very informed and pay less. Other buyers just wander into a dealership and pay more. The bottom line for Saturn is that the ION hasn't been selling as well as expected and they had too many of the 2004 in the pipeline. They had to move 2004 IONs that had been on the lot too long. Lowering the price is the way to do it. I've put on 650 miles on my Saturn and love it. Especially the gas mileage with actual San Diego urban usage 29mph.
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Replying to: joew44 (Aug 01, 2004 1:26 pm) Thanks! |
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I had worked out a deal at the Saturn dealership at the end of July and was all set to get the 3000.00 rebate plus the 2000.00 flex voucher. On Monday August 2nd, I went in to sign the papers and pick up my ION2...but was suddenly informed that the flex vouchers had run out. I was told previously they were good through August 2nd. The salesperson thought I would still buy the car for 2000.00 more....no way. I have always been happy with my previous Saturn experience...but not after this was pulled on me. I won't go back. I sent an e-mail to corporate and was told they were sorry, and thanks for being a Saturn customer. Things are definitely changing at Saturn.
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Replying to: brett65 (Aug 07, 2004 4:43 am) |
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Replying to: lazzydoggy (Aug 05, 2004 2:46 pm) |
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| I was looking at buying a 2004 Ion Redline. The sticker was $22300 or so. It had a sunroof, 6 disc and the advanced audio system. The retailer would include all the "extras" free. The extras were tint, Saturn protection (basically a wax, fabric protection and rust proofing) along with Vin etching. These were tacked on at over $1100. The retailer offered $5000 off sticker. No a bad deal. I know $3K rebate and $2K flex cash. The flex cash was explained to me as $250 vouchers from Saturn that are given to dealers in exchange for taking "extra" cars. I actually passed on the deal. The quality of the interior didn't impress me. I have owned 3 Saturns (94 SL2, 96 SC2 classic and 97 SC2) and feel the old ones were just built better. It's sad to see Saturn wheeling and dealing like all other makes. The power didn't seem too great compared to my current car 03 Toyota Matrix XRS. | |
| I was in the process of helping my daughter select a car and find the right price. We were looking at the ION QC 3 and thinking about getting one considering the 3000.00 discount. After reading this message board and finding out about flex cash we decided to get the Saturn. The dealer said we threw him a curv. Did`nt know GM had made it public. I told him buyers have there secrets to! GOOD JOB! Thanks for the info! | |
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