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#26 of 138 Re: Great CAR for the $] [nyguy1] [micweb] [nyguy1] [kirstie_h] by nortsr1 Dec 24, 2005 (6:24 am)
Replying to: kirstie_h (Nov 09, 2005 7:55 am) kirstie h.....   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??? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Dec 24, 2005 8:13 pm) nortsr1 (Dec 25, 2005 6:48 am)
#27 of 138 Re: Great CAR for the $] [nyguy1] [micweb] [nyguy1] [kirstie_h] [nortsr1] by kyfdx HOST Dec 24, 2005 (8:13 pm)
Replying to: nortsr1 (Dec 24, 2005 6:24 am) You don't have to do anything to get the extra $500... From the Edmunds incentive page... it is a customer rebate..   2006 Cobalt Replies to this message: nortsr1 (Dec 25, 2005 6:48 am)
#28 of 138 Re: Great CAR for the $] [nyguy1] [micweb] [nyguy1] [kirstie_h] [nortsr1] [kyfdx] by nortsr1 Dec 25, 2005 (6:48 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Dec 24, 2005 8:13 pm) kyfdx,    Thanks for the fast response.
#29 of 138 Insulted by GM by nyguy1 Jan 11, 2006 (8:23 am)
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. Replies to this message: micweb (Jan 12, 2006 2:07 pm) johnnymurph (Mar 11, 2006 9:21 am)
#30 of 138 Re: Insulted by GM [nyguy1] by micweb Jan 12, 2006 (2:07 pm)
Replying to: nyguy1 (Jan 11, 2006 8:23 am) At the end of the day, shopping for a car involves, well, comparison shopping - using internet tools and services, checking MRSP's and histories of sales and rebates, and actually pounding the pavement. There's no "magic bullet."   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.
#31 of 138 dealer service fee?? by gomez1 Jan 22, 2006 (4:45 pm)
hi folks,i was just about to sign on the dotted line to complete my purchase of a 06 cobalt ls coupe.while in the buisness office i was told there was going to be a 650.00 dealer fee added to my purchase price.i was livid and this killed the deal for me and i left the dealership.glad i didnt sign any papers and they would not budge on the fee either.i took my buisness elsewhere.anyone have this problem of excessive dealer service fee's.??
#32 of 138 GM pricing?? by homerkc Jan 23, 2006 (3:30 pm)
I don't understand GM's pricing. They seem to think they can charge a premium price, just because their costs are high. Here in Kansas City, you can buy a Toyota Corolla for about the same price as a similar Cobalt. For that price, the Corolla provides better MPG and much better resale value. A Focus is much less than a Cobalt, and in my opinion, is at least as good a car, even after all these years on the market. For their premium price, you might think they would offer a best in class warranty (like Hyundai's), but instead they offer one of the worst warranties. Wake up, GM, it's not the 1960's and you do NOT control pricing in the USA. Replies to this message: poncho167 (Apr 04, 2007 9:18 am)
#33 of 138 Good work by nyguy1 Jan 24, 2006 (8:14 am)
I had a similar experience with a 2004 Vibe a while back. The correct move is to leave just like you did. I was told not to worry about the extra fee since they add it to all cars. I walked....they called me back and eliminated the fee. Dealers wonder why they have such a poor reputation? It is dealings such at this that give it to them. Has anyone tried to actually read the fine print in some car ads and see the huge downpayments or balloon payment writen in print 1/10th the size as the monthly payment? Remember when you walk into the dealership it is war. The dealer has many bullets in their guns and the customer has only one. The ability to walk out. Use it when the dealer starts to shoot at you. The dealer will try to get every last dollar they can from you.....your job is to prevent this. If they think you are quibbling about a small about tell them that so are they, the same small amount you don't want to pay is the small amount they are demanding. Same coin different side. Do your homework and DONOT let them pull the wool over your eyes. Most will try. Replies to this message: mike21us (Feb 17, 2006 1:54 pm)

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