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#340 of 399 Re: Prices dropping? [govmtrs] by jfritsch

Jun 04, 2009 (4:39 am)

Replying to: govmtrs (Jun 03, 2009 9:42 am)
Hasn't really worked that way. Between gov't prop ups, and yokels showing up for "once in a lifetime buys", the sales prices on most vehicles seem to be about the same as last year.
 
The $19500 vibe usually sells in the low $15000's this time of year. So much less than this represents a "bargain".
 
How "nice" of GM to "let" or "allow" all of the points you earned to be used. When they need to move stock they ring the dinner bell, while with popular vehicles and fast movers (i.e. cars that are selling and people want) card credits may be limited .
 
Why people get locked into a GM vehicle with this marketing gimmick is beyond me.
 
--jjf
 
Does anyone have any idea or resource recomendation that can estimate how much prices will drop due to bankruptcy and a badge that is on death row? I'd like to get a great deal since my GM card is offering me the use of all my card points, currently $4700. You would think we could get an "owners" discount since we collectively sent them billions only months ago.

#341 of 399 2.4 2009 VIbe by nypsumd

Jun 07, 2009 (7:18 pm)

I'm looking at a 2009 Vibe w/ 2.4, Automatic, preferred package, sun & sound, aluminum rims, fog lights and theft deterrent system.
 
The dealer gave a quote of $18,712 before taxes and fees which seems high to me.
 
I was hoping to get something in the neighborhood of $17,500-$18,000 out the door for a vehicle with these options.
 
Does this seem reasonable? I don't necessarily "need" a new car but have $3,500 from my GM card that may or not survive GM's bankrupcy and I'm trying to see what kind of deals are out there.

#342 of 399 Purchased a Base Vibe 2.4 by gofish

Jun 08, 2009 (6:17 pm)

Purchased base w/2.4, preferred package (power options, remote entry, cruise and rear intermittent), A/C, 5 Spd Automatic, and MP3 radio. MSRP of $20,350. Negotiated a price before rebates of $18,570. Only dealer "add-on" fee was $150 doc fee. So taxable transaction was $18,720. Rebates were then as follows: $500 base, $500 dealer cash, $1000 loyalty, $1000 bonus cash. On top of that I had $3,062 in "topped-off" GM card rebates.
 
Price before Tax/Tags/Title then was $12,658 and OTD was $13,994 (7% sales tax plus $25.50 temp tags and title).
 
Oh yeah, also have $400 in Citibank Drivers edge rebates which is an "after sale" mail-in rebate (applicable to any car sale whatsoever) and will see 28% of the sales tax (.28 x $1310 = $367) come back to me in the form of the Obama fed income tax stimulus passed last February!
 
It is a great time to buy if you're in the market. The Vibe was not my first choice but probably my 3rd or 4th and the money talked. Mileage certainly not the best in this segment and driveability as many have pointed out nothing like a Mazda 3. Just felt it was the best value all things considered. Very pleased so far

#343 of 399 Re: 2.4 2009 VIbe [nypsumd] by gofish

Jun 08, 2009 (6:23 pm)

Replying to: nypsumd (Jun 07, 2009 7:18 pm)
Just saw your post after I submitted mine. If you read above this you'll see what I purchased. The dealer I bought from (Buckles in Urbana, Ohio) also had a 2.4, A/C, auto, Preferred, sun & sound, and aluminum rims for exactly $1545 more on the price than mine. It did not have theft deterrent or fog lights. Hope this helps.

#345 of 399 Purchased 2009 1.8L by triple_i

Jun 14, 2009 (1:03 pm)

Thanks to all who have posted in this forum. I gained a lot of knowledge reading your posts prior to making my decision to buy.
I bought a 2009 1.8L with the Preferred Package, A/C, A/T and the Audio System with AM/FM Stereo, CD and MP3 Playback. The Smokers Package was included but was the only thing I did not need.
Had a great buying experience with O'Neil Buick Pontiac GMC in Warminster, PA that I documented in the Dealer Sales Review area of CarSpace.

#346 of 399 Re: Purchased 2009 1.8L [triple_i] by ruin92

Jun 17, 2009 (5:28 pm)

Replying to: triple_i (Jun 14, 2009 1:03 pm)
Triple I-
 
Do you mind me asking how much you paid? I'm looking to buy the same model with the same features at O'Neil this weekend.

#347 of 399 2009 Vibe 1.8L by dancer9

Jun 17, 2009 (8:45 pm)

Looking at new 1.8L with auto/ac/prefered package in the color we want (Navy). Have dealer at $15,200 after rebates ($500 on car, $2000 loyalty and $500 gm to dealer) with no doc fee. Also have the $5000 "bonus" offer with the GM card, so my net cost before tax is $10,200. Is the $15,200 a fair price ignoring the GM card? I'm not looking to steal the vehicle, but obviously want the best deal I can get. I offerd $15,200 via an email to multiple dealers and he was the only one to accept it and have the exact vehicle we wanted. Others were close, so clearly I'm in the range. As I see it, he's still getting the holdback for the most part. Dealer at this point does not know I have the GM card money, but shouldn't care as it ends up as real money to him (but is funny money to me). We don't need a new vehicle. Ultimately the daughter will be the driver of it in a year or so and the ABS, Traction Control etc. is very appealing over what I might find used, and the warranty is a plus. Not worried about GM not being here in a few years. Thoughts?

#348 of 399 2009 1.8L by triple_i

Jun 18, 2009 (3:57 am)

dancer9 -
$15,200 sounds like a very good price to me with the options you listed. There are usually one or more additional options like cargo cover, cargo storage system, MP3 playback, etc. but it sounds like you are at or even under invoice price. I considered invoice price a good deal. You are correct that the GM card earnings will not matter to the dealer.
ruin92 -
O'Neil was great to work with from the negotiations (invoice) through delivery of the vehicle. I have even received followup calls just to see how I like the Vibe and whether I have any questions.

#349 of 399 Re: 2009 Vibe 1.8L [dancer9] by gofish

Jun 18, 2009 (4:23 pm)

Replying to: dancer9 (Jun 17, 2009 8:45 pm)
Thoughts??? BUY IT! I thought my deal was great.
 
Tell me about your $5K "bonus". I've never received an off better than topping off my card to the max. I have the "old" GM card where you get 5% of purchase up to $500 per year with a max of $3500 but not limited by make/model. What card do you have?
 
Just curious.

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