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Saturn ION Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Market adjustments : I just wanted to let you know that when Saturn say they have a "no-haggle policy", it doesn't mean that they won't drop the price in order to move a car off the lot. When I bought my 2003 ION in July of this year, the finance manager gave me a discount of $700 without much effort. [The only car they had close to my desired configuration had more options than I was willing to pay for.] I would imagine that with the surplus of 2004 IONs, the dealers would be just as willing to give market adjustments. But I'm not sure - this was my first car purchase after all.
I've seen Ions jacked up nearly $6000 with this overpriced junk. Anyone wanna bet the Redlines will not only have no rebate but be packed with any and every possible extra???
Also keep in mind Saturn is no longer its own enitity, but is now just another GM division. How long they can resist the usual showroom garbage remains an unanswered question.
I have seen a lot of remarks regarding the 0% APR, that is, people seem to guffaw as if its existence is as likely as a unicorn's.
Is my perception right? If so, why is that? I got 0% APR when I bought my ION2 last July; however, I probably had a number of things working in my favor.
Just wondering what the fuss is about.
Each "flex cash" voucher is worth $250.00
You have to ask the dealer about this. It isn't advertised.
It kind of gets away from the traditional Saturn policy of everyone paying the same price, but it was what it took to get us to buy now.
The idea from talking with 4 dealers before I finally found the car/color/options I wanted was that this was to move inventory before the 05's come out.
In the San Diego area some dealers have lists of cars that have been on the lot a long time and they want to sell quickly. These cars they will give the full $2000 flex cash in addition to regular $3000 rebate.
We got a 15,580 MSRP car for 10,580 plus tax and fees. And the dealer we went to Kearny Mesa Saturn gave us a good price on our trade in.
Been driving the Ion 2 for 2 days and love the car.
I am buying my daughter a 2004 Ion Quad Coupe, $18,820 MSRP. The dealer offered me a fair price for my trade, plus $1000 in 'flex cash' (they told me they were $500 vouchers, and they were giving me the max, two), plus $3000 in lieu of financing.
I fax'd them a copy of your posting, they called me right back and said 'since you know the secret' we'll give you $2000 in flex cash vouchers!"
So, you saved me $1000. Thanks again!
Steve
PS. This was at Saturn of Indianapolis. I guess I could be peeved that they didn't give me their best price out of the box, but hey, that's the car game. It DOES PAY to be informed!
Then I checked with several local dealers sales managers and received good information.
The Saturn "ideal" was that everyone would pay the same price for the same car. But in todays world that isn't realistic, especially with the high MSRP.
I would not have purchased my Saturn at 15,500. I might have at 12,500 but I might have waited for the 2005 models since I wasn't in a hurry to buy. Once the price dropped on the car I wanted (the right color, right options, etc) to 10,500.... That gave me a reason to buy NOW.
And that's the way the market works. Price matters. Some buyers are very informed and pay less. Other buyers just wander into a dealership and pay more.
The bottom line for Saturn is that the ION hasn't been selling as well as expected and they had too many of the 2004 in the pipeline. They had to move 2004 IONs that had been on the lot too long. Lowering the price is the way to do it.
I've put on 650 miles on my Saturn and love it. Especially the gas mileage with actual San Diego urban usage 29mph.
Thanks!
vouchers.I'm on market to buy ion red line.
Could you guys explain a little bit more how do you get flex cash vouchers?
Do I have to ask the dealer if he willing give to me?Or I need to get it someplace else?
Your help will be appreciated
Thanks!
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I long for the Saturn buying experience, but I want an improved version of the Ion.
I like the 06 Honda Civic, but I hate the buying experience at Honda Dealers.
Would a replacement of the Ion be coming out soon?
Yours Sincerely, Manny
Adds Mucho pep...
Great car for the money
MSRP is $18000 on ION 3 loaded.
What are current Lease rate and RV for 36 months......
Incentives......I have three months to buy a car.....
Note: It really helps to walk in with a great credit score 750+ as this lets them know you can buy any car, any where.......
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