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Re: Is it a deal? [hduck1]
by bubbaman999
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Jul 28, 2006 (11:37 am)
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Replying to: hduck1 (Jul 27, 2006 3:29 pm)
Hmmh, I bought mine in March and had the $2K rebate topoff from GM card, plus $500 auto show discount. The sticker was $31 and I offered invoice plus $200 then rebates, so adding tint I got it for $26,600. The GXPs were/are not selling the DFW area, got a good dealer to deal (Sewell). We just spent time dickering about my trade. Also got 2.9%/36 month interest. Shop around you should get better than $30K. Mine was loaded minus the DVD/Nav.
Good luck,
Love the car
Gary
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- #21 of 32
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Re: Is it a deal? [bubbaman999]
by hduck1
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Jul 28, 2006 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: bubbaman999 (Jul 28, 2006 11:37 am)
Thanks Gary. I'm down here in the Houston area. I forgot how much fun car buying can be! I've ordered consumer reports pricing to have something in hand to dicker on the real price. I figured it might be $15 well spent. Might be better to wait for the 07 model. Still can't understand how GM would take away the incentives at the end of the model year (I had this verified by a friend at another dealership as being genuine). Strangely enough GM has one incentive for owners of non-GM cars. So much for the loyal customers. By the way, the 30k was a driveout cost.
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- #22 of 32
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Re: Is it a deal? [hduck1]
by bubbaman999
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Jul 28, 2006 (1:19 pm)
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Replying to: hduck1 (Jul 28, 2006 12:28 pm)
Here is the email of the salesman aburch SEWELL.com he was great. We figured the deal over the phone, I lived about 45 miles from the dealer. Here is there web site.
Give him an email. Current offers according to pontiac for the south central is $1500 rebate or 0% financing. Did the dealer mention the $1500 rebate, or just applying it to the $32K sticker?
Good luck, love the car, it is comfortable, nice gadgets, great fun accel and handling, plus not bad mpg for a hwy drive.
Cheers,
Gary
AKA Edmunds numbers were right on. Also there are some no fee buying services as well.
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- #23 of 32
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Re: Is it a deal? [hduck1]
by bubbaman999
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Jul 28, 2006 (1:20 pm)
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Replying to: hduck1 (Jul 28, 2006 12:28 pm)
Sorry forgot the web site http://www.sewellpontiac.com/index.cfm?action=home
Cheers,
Gary
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- #24 of 32
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Re: Is it a deal? [bubbaman999]
by hduck1
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Jul 28, 2006 (1:52 pm)
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Replying to: bubbaman999 (Jul 28, 2006 1:20 pm)
thanks again Gary. The $1500 is coming off the sticker. I think it would be easier to buy a house! I'm going to wait for the report from consumers to come in (since I have already ordered it) and then I'm going to drop your friend a line
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Re: Is it a deal? [hduck1]
by ocmike3
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Jul 28, 2006 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: hduck1 (Jul 28, 2006 1:52 pm)
You might also try shopping your local dealers via the internet and/or you can use GM Buypower, Edmunds sites to get offers from the dealers. That way you don't waste a lot of time at the dealer. Some try to bait you in and then hit you up for extras... but I've found getting the total offer (price plus any license fees, taxes etc...) in writing (email) and then prearrange financing at a CU/Bank.
If it looks like a go, then you can confirm over the phone before going for the test drive.
If they still try to fool you after you get there, at least you can waive the email in the Sales Managers face and lodge a complaint with your local BBB or State Attorney General's office.
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Re: Is it a deal? [ocmike3]
by hduck1
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Jul 28, 2006 (8:06 pm)
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Replying to: ocmike3 (Jul 28, 2006 6:35 pm)
I have tried the internet and GMbuyer net. The dealer that has the GXP replied to my GXP request with a basic GP model offer. I emailed him back asking him about a GXP and have been ignored since. Quite frustrating. I think they can smell blood and don't want to make any offer on the GXP. Ive noticed on another dealers site that he now has 07 GPs (albeit the basic model) hopefully the GXPs will be soon to flow
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Re: Is it a deal? [hduck1]
by ocmike3
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Jul 28, 2006 (8:50 pm)
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Replying to: hduck1 (Jul 28, 2006 8:06 pm)
Sorry to hear that the dealers sound like stinkers in your area... I've had good luck here in the NW. Another thought is - if your Credit Union or bank has an auto-broker, they can often get a good deal (invoice plus a few hundred minus any rebates and discounts).
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Re: Is it a deal? [hduck1]
by dblduce
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Jul 31, 2006 (4:20 am)
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Replying to: hduck1 (Jul 27, 2006 3:29 pm)
How many did the dealer seem to have on the lot? IF you are unsure whether to purchase now or wait, it might be a good idea to wait for another couple of months. Once fall/winter starts, they'll probably be slashing the price to make room for the "winter" vehicles, as well as the 07's.
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Re: Is it a deal? [dblduce]
by hduck1
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Jul 31, 2006 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: dblduce (Jul 31, 2006 4:20 am)
There are two on the lot, Black with black interior, and white with Nav package and tan interior. I really like the white model and it has everything going for it except the tan interior (I can already see dirt on the arm rest possibly from the service people driving it around on the lot). Black is not an option for me having had a new 89 Grand Am and having to spend so muc time trying to keep it clean. Both are 06. I'm counting the days for the 07s to come out if only to motivate them to get the 06s moving, or to get an 07 with a dark interior.
Patience is a virtue
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