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#33 of 138 Re: I just heard on Fox news this morning [omegagen] by harddrivet Jan 07, 2009 (8:58 am)
Replying to: omegagen (Jan 07, 2009 5:08 am) Ha Ha my feathers are not ruffled. I hope Pontiac stays also, I really think they will because I have actually been in the dealerships and seen people buying cars, in fact I hope all car companies stay in business so we always have options to choose from and it creates that competitive nature which brings us new model cars.
#34 of 138 Re: G8 Extended Warranty??? [harddrivet] by vinnyny Jan 07, 2009 (4:02 pm)
Replying to: harddrivet (Jan 05, 2009 9:33 am) You'll have to check on the specifics of the warranty you're thinking about, but most good warranties can actually be cashed in if you don't use them. For instance, if you hate the car after a year and only use the standard new car warranty, then you will probably be able to cash in the extended warranty. Again, please check the specifics for the actual warranty you would be buying... Replies to this message: harddrivet (Jan 08, 2009 9:51 am)
#35 of 138 Re: G8 Extended Warranty??? [vinnyny] by harddrivet Jan 08, 2009 (9:51 am)
Replying to: vinnyny (Jan 07, 2009 4:02 pm) Good info, Thanks.
#36 of 138 Re: Pontiac G8 GXP already has $1500 cash back [getinmycar] by beach15 Jan 08, 2009 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: getinmycar (Jan 06, 2009 4:53 pm) Because, although fresh to arrive, the GXP is just another trim level of the same G8 that's in model year 2. It's a special car, but nothing so special as not to get the same small incentives as other trims of the same.
#37 of 138 GM card roundup by elias Jan 09, 2009 (4:10 am)
GM just emailed me a GMcard roundup offer -> to $3K. Plus owner loyalty cash is available to add to that. Good thing the G8 GXP isn't here yet or I might do something stupid. Maybe time to go Cobalt-shopping instead! Replies to this message: vinnyny (Jan 10, 2009 7:54 am) elias (Jan 11, 2009 3:50 am) vinnyny (Jan 11, 2009 12:19 pm)
#38 of 138 Re: GM card roundup [elias] by vinnyny Jan 10, 2009 (7:54 am)
Replying to: elias (Jan 09, 2009 4:10 am) I'm waiting for GMCard to let me cash in all my points at once. I've got enough to buy a Cobalt. Replies to this message: elias (Jan 11, 2009 3:50 am) vinnyny (Jan 11, 2009 12:19 pm)
#39 of 138 Re: GM card roundup [vinnyny] by elias Jan 11, 2009 (3:50 am)
Replying to: vinnyny (Jan 10, 2009 7:54 am) Vin-man, do you have multiple GM cards? Please do show me the arithmetic - I didn't think that >$3500 GM card rebate was ever possible. I suppose you have the new GM card I kept the original GM card so as to keep the $3500 cap. I need cash so bad that I may trade both my 05 GTO and 06 TDI for an 09 Cobalt 5-spd plus cash, if a dealership agrees to that. (On the other hand, my friends are all authorized to tase me make a sudden move to sell/trade my GTO.)   Anyone ever traded two for one and taken cash plus a new car out of the deal? (Dealer inventory would be down by 1 and they'd have two primo/rare cars to either sell themselves or wholesale. Basically, hypothetically, would you buy two used cars from me? Of course you would!) If I consider such a deal, I will have to also testdrive one of the G8s too even though all the current USA G8s have a woefully incorrect transmission type. Replies to this message: vinnyny (Jan 11, 2009 12:19 pm)
#40 of 138 Re: GM card roundup [elias] by vinnyny Jan 11, 2009 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: elias (Jan 11, 2009 3:50 am) I'm merely hoping that GM will run a special deal to clear inventory. The most I've ever redeemed at once was $3,000 with the old card. They've got to get rid of the inventory and it wouldn't hurt to burn off some of the billions in GM Card cash out there.   In case anyone from GM is reading this board: I will absolutely buy a new GM car or truck if allowed to use all of my GM Card dollars in conjunction with any other inccentives.
#41 of 138 Re: G8 Extended Warranty??? [harddrivet] by gmgold Jan 20, 2009 (7:09 am)
Replying to: harddrivet (Jan 05, 2009 8:38 am) I had the GM Protection Plan (extended warranty) on the car that I traded in on my G8 GT. It's like insurance, giving peace of mind when you don't need it, value when you do. I haven't bought it yet for the new car, but I probably will.   A word of caution. There are independent (non-GM) plans out there. I've always been skeptical of them as some of them aren't as likely to be there if / when you need them. Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Jan 21, 2009 7:19 am)
#42 of 138 Re: G8 Extended Warranty??? [gmgold] by bvdj84 Jan 21, 2009 (7:19 am)
Replying to: gmgold (Jan 20, 2009 7:09 am) I think Pontiac should stay, because around here, they seem to be doing well, though the G8's are not moving as fast. However, if GM pulls the leasing plug permanently, they lower some of their market. I think most lease their pontiacs. I lease mine, However, I'll be out early to get my Acura or Accord. Pontiac has a youthful, sporty vibe to them, they should keep the brand. But, GM needs to stop making sooooo many SUV's. This is not the market to keep doing this. Again, they just released a new model. They have the Enclave, Outlook, tranverse, etc... they are all on the same platform. They really all look alike. Downsize the company, focus on your most premium cars, or cars you think would really benefit keeping. Pontiac is worth keeping I think. People love their pontiacs, they just need a little more love and thought put into the overall design and quality. I have grown to love my 08 loaded G6, though I would have never chose this car if I wasn't forced to pick one. I can see why they like them.   The G8 is a good start to a good solid car. Keep the car, create a new G6 off the rep from the G8. Take some of that money saved and create a revamped engine 4cyl and 6 cyl engines. They certainly need to work on refinement, work on that transmission. Its like GM is trying to do everything, trying to take on the world. I give the kudos for trying, but they need to take a step back, and focus. They could keep their brands, but get rid of the excessive SUV line up. People will always have a need for them, but you have so many to pick from, it'll make your head spin.   Just think, if they did downsize a bit, they could really polish everything off, then you could feel more quality across the board. I don't think I should have to buy a CTS to get what the quality should be. Even then, I sat in one, didn't drive it, but I didn't feel anymore special in it. I would felt better in the Acura, when I went to the car show. I am sure it drives very well!

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