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#24 of 49 Ion Redline in DFW by stillageek Sep 27, 2004 (4:22 pm)
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.
#25 of 49 Flex Cash Saved by rascoe Sep 28, 2004 (5:32 pm)
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!
#26 of 49 Thanks! by sat24 Oct 02, 2004 (5:14 pm)
Thanks to all who posted messages about flex cash vouchers. I just bought an Ion 2 with power package today. I purchased with a 3% market adjustment, $3750 rebate, and $1000 in flex cash.
#27 of 49 Flex cash by mich04 Oct 14, 2004 (8:28 am)
I just read prior posting regarding to flex cash vouchers.I'm on market to buy ion red line. Could you guys explain a little bit more how do you get flex cash vouchers? Do I have to ask the dealer if he willing give to me?Or I need to get it someplace else? Your help will be appreciated Replies to this message: sat24 (Oct 19, 2004 2:55 pm)
#28 of 49 Re: Flex cash [mich04] by sat24 Oct 19, 2004 (2:55 pm)
Replying to: mich04 (Oct 14, 2004 8:28 am) Dealers earn flex cash certificates in $250 amounts. They receive them for taking extra inventory etc.. You have to ask about them in most cases. I contacted three dealerships before I found one with them. I hope this helps.
#29 of 49 I wasn't expecting any flex cash by driftracer Dec 06, 2004 (6:18 am)
after reading here, but I was shocked this weekend - picked up my new black Ion Redline, got the $3750 factory "down payment assistance" (not rebate, as they pointed out), plus $500 in flex cash on the car as a "marketing adjustment", plus another $250 when I balked at the service contract...75,000 factory extended warranty for $500...not bad.
#30 of 49 Re: the old trick [kurtamaxxguy] by sman290 Feb 06, 2005 (11:00 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxguy (Feb 13, 2004 4:20 pm) There is no "gotcha" simply request that those are items that you do no want. You really need to drop this whole conspirecy thing. Also the Saturn Redline has all the same rebates as the rest of the Ion line up. Saturn has always been GM and while remain the same. Also you need to remember that one mans junks is another treasure. Let me know when you actually know what you are talking about... Replies to this message: Sylvia (Feb 06, 2005 7:14 pm)
#31 of 49 Re: the old trick [sman290] by Sylvia STAFF Feb 06, 2005 (7:14 pm)
Replying to: sman290 (Feb 06, 2005 11:00 am) Let's stay on topic of Prices Paid & Buying Experiences.   Thanks!
#32 of 49 Need Opinion by blue58 Mar 26, 2005 (8:45 pm)
Went with my mother to help her lease a Ion2 today. Told the salesperson that I was a GM supplier but they never quoted the discount price to me. They just kept saying that it would be 4-5% off the price they gave me. Anyway they gave me a msrp of 14699 minus $1500 in incentives. For 13199. This was off from the 12830 that Edmunds said people were paying. IF im leasing, does it matter what the final sales price is. They told me they couldnt take it down to the 12830. They said it would be the 139 month 0 money down for 39 months. I thought Saturn had a no haggle policy. This particular salesperson didnt seem to give any details. He was always very vague and didnt give detailed pricing like when I purchased other GM cars with my discount. I feel like I was not being told something or they were trying to make money on me. Was this the case? Why would they never quote me an exact price due to the GM supplier discount? My mother wanted specifics and they seemed to do everything possible to dodge them.

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