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79 messages, Last post on Aug 31, 2009 at 7:07 AM
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Increasing the price now allows GM the option of large incentives later. This way they get some extra cash from those willing to pay extra and in the new year when they need to increase sales they can give $2-3K rebates.
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Replying to: guy1974 (Nov 19, 2008 6:46 am) Personal experience, 2004 bought an Envoy XL SLT with large rebate ($5000+) IIRC. Net purchase was around $31K on a vehicle with MSRP of almost $40K with Supplier Discount. Year after that or so, the MSRP had been lowered as well as discounts and incentives, so net was still about the same. So, "Hey look at that discount, what a great deal!!" or "Look at that POS, they have to really cut prices to give them away because no one will buy them for asking price!!" I think I'm glad I bought my Outlook XR in August instead of waiting for the '09 price increase. I have not checked what bottom line is vs the '08. Just went to GMSUPPLIERDISCOUNT.com but could not get GSM pricing on the Outlook... I did confirm that MSRP on the one I bought has increased from $35.5 to $37.9 and that did include destination. Only difference is the convenience package now includes the backup camera...mine only has the warning beep system. |
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Replying to: wlbrown9 (Nov 20, 2008 11:00 am) The '09 does have a more powerful and economic engine compared to the 08 so that is worth something also.
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Replying to: guy1974 (Nov 21, 2008 5:20 am) I thought I read that the Chevy Traverse was the only one of the 4 with the DI engine. I did go on Edmunds and Saturn.com and it looks as if the specs do show about 13 HP more for the '09 XR vs the '08. Still the MSRP jumped much more that I would have expected, even with a few added content items. Maybe not quite 10% but at least 7% if my estimated are correct. Bill
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Replying to: wlbrown9 (Nov 21, 2008 1:58 pm) |
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Has anyone heard anything about new deals coming up in December? I am amazed that the American automakers don't seem to be dealing much, comsidering that some of them may end up in bankruptcy soon. I have been debating between a Chrysler T&C and a Saturn Outlook XR-- yes, two companies that are on the endangered list -- and keep hoping that one will break loose with a better deal. I prefer the Saturn but really need to get in a bit cheaper.
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Replying to: ifsandbuts (Nov 30, 2008 7:48 am) Chrysler will be bought by Renault/Nissan or fail since their product line is much weaker than GM or Ford and they have no real international presence (again unlike GM or Ford). |
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| Looks like the only GM deals now are loyalty for current owners. For everyone else they are back aat MSRP. Weird -- makes it easier and easier to understand WHY all these car companies are failing -- they sure don't seem that interested in actually selling cars! | |
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For a 34Kish MSRP XE FWD, been offered 700 off + about 1300 supplier's discount that everyone cannot get. What do you guys think? Also, any thoughts on AWD vs. FWD (we heard a vehicle this heavy doesnt really need AWD at 2K more) XE trim + Trim and pref. package vs. XR trim at about 1.5 K more |
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