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#13564 of 15032 update #2 by stickguy Jan 07, 2009 (9:46 am)
Actually have a (potential) shot at vehicle #5. A 1999 Accord LX sedan.   I thought I might land a deal on this one back in the summer. belongs to a friend that I am helping to look for new wheels. Classic "won't sell it myself" types that would likely trade it in for peanuts, so of course I would be glad to give them a few more!   I expect it has ~110K on it by now. Basic 4 cyl AT, but 1 owner and never in the body shop, no kids, so pretty clean. They only got an offer of $1,500, and at that price, I would certainly add it to my ever growing (almost "andre-esqe") fleet!   Thinking of putting 3 of the 4 on Craigs at the same time. Any one that gets a good offer goes! have to keep the TL or my sister would get upset.   If the Accord and/or Odyssey sell, gives me (or the wife) an excuse to find a replacement.   Although she might just leave me if I tried this.
#13565 of 15032 Re: Kid Update [roadburner] by woodyww Jan 07, 2009 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: roadburner (Jan 06, 2009 8:01 pm) A few years ago I saw a portly, balding, middle age guy get into a dull green V6 Mustang........his license plate frame read, "My Mid-Life Crisis".   At first I laughed, but that is pretty sad. I'm glad I owned the cars that really turned me on, when I could. I paid cash for my (all slightly used) saab turbo (pre-GM), my M6, my Range Rover. And Frankly, I'm glad I bought my current bmw when I did, & still have it.   With the stock mkt crash, my expectations have been down-sized, to the point, I'm thinking, "maybe in the Spring, I'll spend the $1000-ish to get my garage door replaced"........
#13566 of 15032 "And lead us not into temptation...." by michaell Jan 08, 2009 (6:53 pm)
GM is really, really, really trying to get my business.   (well, not me personally, but anybody with a GM credit card and a '99 or newer GM model in the family)   Got a flyer in the mail today from GM. They are "topping off" my GM Flexible Card earnings from the current balance of just under $500 to $2000. And, because I have a new GM car in the family (3, actually), I qualify for a loyalty bonus of between $1000 and $3000. All of this is in addition to the current incentives - cash back or low finance rates.   Offer expires in early February.   On the Pontiac Vibe, that would mean $2000 (card) + $1000 (loyalty) + $500 (rebate) = $3500 off of a $20K car. And, it's not really a Pontiac, it's a Toyota in disguise!.   A Vibe GT with an MSRP of $22,270 (base GT plus sunroof and rear cargo cover) has a TMV price of under $18K. Subtract another $4-5K for my trade and we talking under $14K.   Mentioned to my wife -- perhaps I can get her to go to the local dealer (Chevy - Buick - Pontiac - GMC - Hummer) over the weekend - just to look. Replies to this message: roadburner (Jan 09, 2009 11:11 am)
#13567 of 15032 Re: "And lead us not into temptation...." [michaell] by roadburner Jan 09, 2009 (11:11 am)
Replying to: michaell (Jan 08, 2009 6:53 pm) I'd buy a G8 GT if a manual tranny was available. The GXP costs more than I'm willing to pay for a Pontiac.
#13568 of 15032 '09 Versa SL Hatchback by sandman46 Jan 09, 2009 (5:37 pm)
Picked this up for my oldest today in the new Artic Blue color, the same light blue color on the Honda Fit...outstanding color. Car has ABS and the CVT transmission which feels shiftless...very cool. Got the $750 Nissan rebate and the $500 College Grad rebate also so the price was very good. The kid's extremely happy and took her "baby" out to see friends a short while ago. Made the wife and the girls all very happy with our car buying experiences so all is well in Casa Sandman and we're done for a couple of years now. All pleasant buying processes.   The Sandman
#13569 of 15032 Speaking of G8s... by roadburner Jan 10, 2009 (8:52 am)
My local Pontiac has a few used 2008 GTs- all priced under $24K. Tempting, even if it does come with an automatic. Replies to this message: fezo (Jan 10, 2009 9:27 am) corvette (Jan 10, 2009 11:28 am) guss (Jan 10, 2009 5:16 pm) andre1969 (Jan 11, 2009 6:19 am) fezo (Jan 11, 2009 8:20 am)
#13570 of 15032 Re: Speaking of G8s... [roadburner] by fezo Jan 10, 2009 (9:27 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Jan 10, 2009 8:52 am) Boy, that WOULD be tempting. I dare not even look at my local guy's lot....
#13571 of 15032 I have the bug by anonymousposts Jan 10, 2009 (9:49 am)
I found a dealer with a few 09 Camry SE models with a 5-speed manual. Comes with fog lights, alloys, and sunroof for around $19,000. Very tempting. I know I shouldn't buy a new car right now but I love the outside of the new Camry. Have to find a manual to see if I like the feel of the stick.
#13572 of 15032 Re: Speaking of G8s... [roadburner] by corvette Jan 10, 2009 (11:28 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Jan 10, 2009 8:52 am) Wow... I don't think they were running that much of an incentive when I bought my G6! Replies to this message: guss (Jan 10, 2009 5:16 pm)
#13573 of 15032 Re: Speaking of G8s... [corvette] by guss Jan 10, 2009 (5:16 pm)
Replying to: corvette (Jan 10, 2009 11:28 am) I wish I had waited instead of getting my Malibu in September. Back then Employee pricing was a good deal. Now it's Employee pricing plus rebates plus dealer discounts.   I could be driving a V-6 G8 for what I paid for my Malibu.

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