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232 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 2:09 PM
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My wife and I just purchased a 2010 Equinox last Saturday. It's a LT1 with the Vehicle Interface Package (i.e. Bluetooth and USB). A couple of things to note: A) I live in SoCal and the Equinox is extremely difficult to find (taking into account your trim, color, and package preference). Most dealerships either have none, or 1 or 2 in stock; and, B) as a result of this supply and demand issue, the dealer where I purchased my vehicle added a "Market Value Adjustment" of $2,995 to the MSRP of $24,600. So the total sticker price was $27,595. I'll have to remember this the next time I see someone complaining about "socialism" ruining their America. Capitalism is alive and well my friends. Anyways, I don't know if anyone has experienced this yet, but it could become more common if the supply doesn't catch up. But because I utilized the Auto Buying Program offered through Costco, I was able to disregard the sticker price. I won't go into too much detail, but: The Costco price of the car was $600 over the "invoice" --> $23,973 (including $745 Dest. fee). Though I was able to utilize the Conquest Cash of $1,000, I got nailed with advertising fees (both national and regional) to the tune of $476. I could only "haggle" half-heartedly over this because both the dealer and I knew that (because of supply and demand), he could eventually sell the car to someone else over the weekend for a higher price than the Costco offer. The car had been unloaded off the truck the night before. If I ever see Howie Long again for the rest of my life, it will be too soon! I declined to take the $500 cash back offer in lieu of the 60-day return policy. The car is for my wife and I wanted to reserve the right to take it back should she want another color (she's gonna learn that black looks nice, but is impossible to keep clean) or option. The Conquest deal should still be available. All in all, I paid $24,332 (before ridiculous CA sales tax, of which I will try to claim a deduction on my income taxes) for the car which is still $300 below MSRP and $3,263 below artificially-inflated dealer mark-up. It's more than what we initially wanted to pay for a car, but both my wife an I really like the new style and options. BTW...the car did, in fact, come with the USB port (as it had been reported that others with the same option package did not) and it is a great option to have. I don't know why the car came with a CD player as the USB port renders it virtually obsolete. Costco really saved me some time and money on this one. |
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Replying to: elisa81 (Oct 19, 2009 8:41 am)  I am sad  for you that your NOX is in the shop already due to that small mishap, but hopefully the week will pass quickly and soon you'll be back in NOX Heaven (where I am) !
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Has anyone had a problem with a dealership not willing to change the color on a Nox only 3 days after the order was placed. They told me that it will take 6 to 8 weeks to get the car. I don't understand what the problem is. It should only be a simple change before the car is built...Please advise. 
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Replying to: jimofoakcreek (Oct 08, 2009 5:39 pm) 
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Replying to: jimofoakcreek (Oct 31, 2009 6:41 am)
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Replying to: starfleet (Oct 30, 2009 5:42 pm) Any reason you can't tell them that if they don't change the color that you'll cancel your order and go to another dealer ?
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Ordered 2010 Nox 9-11-2009 and do not even have a build date.Dealer isn't any real help on getting any information.I'm sure everyone else has been here but what brings any response.I have a private party waiting for my trade in. Thanks
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I need advice on using gms pricing. my grandfather retired gm, so I am going to take advantage of this option for my new purchase. Undecided on Equinox or Terrain at this time. I was told that using GMS I can not take the conquest 1,000 dollars (for owning a non gm vehicle), but can take the 500 in lieu of 60 day guarantee. why is this?? I believe it changed Oct 1st, and is not available on the Nox or Terrain now, but was in Sept? Not sure. Any word on new incentives for Nov?
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Replying to: 6t4polara (Nov 01, 2009 7:03 am) Love the car! (LT2 Mocha steel metallic, moonroof and heated, leather seats)
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Replying to: charla1 (Nov 01, 2009 8:40 am) Maybe they will have a build date. |
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