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#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)
#36 of 138 Re: Good work [nyguy1] by mike21us Feb 17, 2006 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: nyguy1 (Jan 24, 2006 8:14 am) The huge fees and deceptive practices are what you find when you go to the BIG CITY to buy. Most people think that if you buy in the BIG CITY vs. the little dealer that they will get a better deal in the city. WRONG!!! All dealers pay the same price TO THE PENNY for an exact identical vehicle as far as what in on the vehicle. The city dealers mark the vehicles up which is called (adjusted market value). Some thousands of $$$. Then they lure you down there, with an extra 3000 dollars off what your local dealer will discount it. It is deceptive and it is dishonest, and it gets most people. Whos is really pulling the wool over you eyes, the big city dealers is who. You think you have done your homework, you have put up a fight, you have WON, not at all, you have still got suckered into a bad deal. I've found that most bad experiences come from those of us that say....we will go to the big city dealer, where they are cheaper, and then you get burnt, and think all dealers are like that, and they aren't. Your best bet is to stay with your local dealer, small town dealer, etc. It has nothing to do with city dealers moving more volume at all. They all pay the same price, to the penny, the cent. So stop going to the fancy , slicked back hair, and leather chair dealers in the huge cities, and you wont have to worry about putting up your defenses, and you WILL get a better deal.
#37 of 138 Re: Insulted by GM [nyguy1] by johnnymurph Mar 11, 2006 (9:21 am)
Replying to: nyguy1 (Jan 11, 2006 8:23 am) You might be overlooking one big plus - by cutting $1,000 off of the sticker in lieu of a rebate, you can qualify for the lower financing rate, which is sure to follow. As of now, you can only pick and choose one or the other. This can make a big difference in the cost during the life of the loan. Believe me, rebates and 0% financing will be back, and you have already saved a grand.

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