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157 messages, Last post on Jul 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM
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Replying to: bryce712 (Nov 06, 2005 8:11 am) I don't know why this car was so cheap but it must have been the loss leader that they advertised to get people in the door. They did try to upsell me but didn't give much problem when I insisted that the ad car was just what I wanted. A big rebate was because of agreeing to the smartbuy way of financing. The rebate was 2750. They now only offer $1800 rebate for the 2006 model.
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Replying to: nyguy1 (Nov 07, 2005 5:38 am) Your report of 38 mpg freeway is on the high end of things, but in line with individual reports on the fueleconomy.gov website. Can you explain a little about your methodology - are you reporting the freeway mileage based on the trip computer, or based on consistent fillups and manual calculation? Is this based on a couple of long trips? Is the city mileage based on a commute? Just curious, not doubting.
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Replying to: micweb (Nov 07, 2005 11:16 am) My city MPG report is a commute type calculation and is much less meaningful since each tankful has its own special circumstances. Weather, traffic, extra highway driving all have served to vary the mpg by 2-4mpg. I still love the car and am please with the mpg for a car of this size and price.
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Replying to: nyguy1 (Nov 09, 2005 6:52 am) kirstie_h Roving Host Host, Future Vehicles & Smart Shopper discussions
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| Im trying to help my brother get reliable transportation for a low lease payment (he is a college student) - looking at $1000 total out of pocket an $200.month or less - any info appreciated..Thanks | |
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Nov 09, 2005 6:55 am) I notice that there is a $1000.00 rebate on the Cobalt and another $500.00 incentive. The $500.00 incentive...Is that added to the $1000.00 if you finance through GMAC??? or what do you have to do to get that $500.00 extra???
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Replying to: nortsr1 (Dec 24, 2005 5:24 am) 2006 Cobalt
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Replying to: kyfdx (Dec 24, 2005 7:13 pm) Thanks for the fast response. |
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Here is one man's opinion on GM in general and the Cobalt in particular. How dumb does GM think we are? Today they just announced a reduction in prices (MSRP). The last incentive round had a rebate of $1000 on a Cobalt. Now they have reduced the price of the car by $1000 and eliminated the rebate. Do they really think that this will stimulate sales? It will if we buyers are stupid and fall for the advertisements that will come out telling us of all the prices they have cut. WHAT CUT? Looks like business as usual to me. GM puts an inflated MSRP on their vehicles then comes up with quarterly reductions of one sort or another that usually amount to the same value. This is very confusing to the buyers and has them waiting for a better deal to come along. Here is a simple idea. Build a good product, price it fairly, treat customers with respect, stand behind your product, and advertise your business philosophy. Customers just might become just what you want LOYAL! I, for one, am insulted by the deal of the month club idea and the short term business philosophy that GM takes concerning sales and service.
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Replying to: nyguy1 (Jan 11, 2006 7:23 am) One aspect of car buying is the "percentage of residual values" thrown around. American cars get a black eye for not holding their value - but maybe they do better than the guides indicate, if you take into account actual selling price and not MSRP. |
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