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Don't forget - an educated consumer is a dishonest dealership's worst enemy. Know your stuff when you go in there and get all of the necessary numbers so you can do your own calculations. Don't trust the dealer to tell you what your monthly payment will be. Any decent lease advisor site will tell you the numbers you need to know and what is or isn't negotiable in a lease. As long as you know all of the costs involved, you can easily find out your monthly payment.
that's almost a H2...
I think I will take my deposit back. and try other dealers.
I am just wondering what kind of price is fair for such config.
35-38K ?
500-600 lease?
what do you think?
thanks
Jun
Steve, Host
On every invoice, there is the supplier price and the employee price, along with the invoice price. So if your salesperson is willing to honor the 4% over dealer cost, just ask to see the invoice. Bring a copy of the edmunds info including the invoice prices for all the options you want to make a comparison. I am pretty sure edmunds information is accurate. I know for sure there MSRP information exactly matches what is provided on the GM website.
My recommendations:
1. Get your deposit back from the dealer and take a deep breath.
2. Check out Lease Questions - Ask Here like Steve said. Also, check out leasecompare.com. I checked it out last night. They also have a forum where you can ask questions.
3. Don't be in a big rush. I think there are plenty of H3s to go around. A dealer emailed me today, "We have a vehicle like you want. No discount." My response was to press DELETE since I know about GMID now.
Aren't forums like this great????????????????
By the way, don't you live in Texas?? Black on black is going to be hot as Hades!!
haha, I like hot!
I will take back my deposit for sure, unless they will give me a better deal which I doubt.
and thank you for those dealers you mentioned before.
I contacted them, and one of them replied and said they take GMID. and it's 1% off.
sounds great to me. but the price is still a little bit high, and I am waiting for their quote.
I really want a SUV right now, especially a HUMMER, that's my dream...
BTW: I think I tried leasecompare.com yesterday, and they said they don't have lease calculation for H3, anyway, I will try it again later.
thank you very much
Jun
Are you dead set on leasing the vehicle as opposed to purchasing it outright??
By the way, there was an article in today's Wall Street Journal, "GM to End Employee-Discount Program" discounts for everyone on 8/1. The article also states, "For 2006, car maker plans everyday-low-price move;fewer rebates, less haggling." Good luck with that strategy!!!!!
I didn't visit them, the nearest dealer is 200miles away.
I emailed them, Sewell(plano) didn't get back to me, Classic(grapevine) will accept GMID.
the only one I visit in San Antonio is not so good to me.
I am getting back the deposit.
I think I prefer purchase one.
and for the end day of GMID, that will be a problem, because I am supposed to get it by next month.... so I think it will became useless
I noticed in your post that you said "and for the end day of GMID, that will be a problem, because I am supposed to get it by next month.... so I think it will became useless". If I'm understanding you correctly (and I'm not sure that I am), it seems that you're worried because the Employee Discount program is ending on August 1st and you're not getting your car until after that. GMID is totally different and is a separate program from the Employee Discount program. Since you're not taking advantage of the Employee Discount program, you don't have to worry about the August 1st date because it doesn't apply to you. The GMID discount is good for 6 months from the date it's issued, so you can take your time finding a dealer who will honor it.
What is the closest dealer, from the NE region now excepting GMID on an H3 purchase.
Thanks..
You might want to James Hummer Outlet in NJ - I believe somebody here mentioned that they are accepting GMID. I would think there might be a dealer closer to you that is accepting it as well but if not, give them a try.
I get the impression that you live in the San Antonio area. Perhaps one of the DFW dealers might be willing to meet you half way if he/she has the vehicle you want??? At the very least, I would think that the salesperson would be willing to pick you up at the airport if you flew to D/FW. A salesman offered to do that for us recently but we were driving to Dallas in the trade-in vehicle. What about the Houston dealers?? Will they accept the GMID certificate??
Obviously, you are not happy with the way the San Antonio dealer has treated you. So, your only choice is to look elsewhere. Good luck.
MSRP 37,639.00
GMID 34,348.89
Savings of $3,290.11 whoo hoooooo
Gary of Louisville, KY
The reason I ask....I had previously purchased a Ford vehicle with the use of X-Plan pricing (which seems to be about the same deal as the GMID certificate) and the dealer was not allowed to put any "extra charges" with the sale except for TT/L.
you are right, I can use GMID after Aug 1st.
but the dealer in DFW area didn't give me a very good price. maybe I just wanted more?
the MSRP is $37,383.70.
and after GMID is around 35K
if I do smartbuy, leasing, then it will be:
24 mo @ about $730
36 mo @ about $660
how about that price?
is it normal? or too high?
thanks
Jun
and how about your monthly payment?
thanks
Jun
What DFW dealer did you deal with? Is that price the final price (i.e., includes TTL)? Is the vehicle from dealer stock or an order?
it's classic hummer, and the price is a estimate price include everything,
and I don't think they will have the vehicle I was asking for, have to wait couple of weeks.
Jun
So, it sounds like the final price was the original price less the GMID discount plus TTL. I have a GMID discount and am waiting to use it in the Dallas area. The prices I've seen mentioned on this board and others is a discount around $3,000-$3,300.
I can't seem to find the one I want. All that's left on the lots are ones that I don't want. I'll probably wait for the blue ones. Why don't more of the H3's have the light cashmere interior? In Texas, I just can't bring myself to get a black interior.
jun..I think $35K is too much with GMID discount. Of course, if/when they get the vehicle you want, the GMID price will be on the invoice so there will be no question whether it's legit or not.
I plan on paying it off early but making an extra payment or 2 towards principal each year.
Gary.
Buick and Hummer vehicles will get a four-year, 50,000-mile warranty previously reserved for GM's luxury Cadillac and Saab brands.
I never think about hot.
maybe you guys are right.
but I think I can take it!
just can't imagine that a black one with black interior, looks not right for me
and yes, all in black will be a good idea, also will bring the price down for few thousands dollars.
could you tell us your car's configuration?
thanks
Jun
HUMMER H3
2006 H3
LUXURY PACKAGE MSRP
$28,935.00
COLORS
EXTERIOR: Yellow * NO CHARGE *
SELECTED OPTIONS:
LUXURY PACKAGE $3,125.00
Automatic Transmission w/ Stabilitrak $1,695.00
Off-Road Suspension Pkg. $925.00
Trailering Equipment $270.00
Wrap-Around Brush Guard $600.00
Sliding Glass Sunroof $800.00
XM Radio $325.00
Roof Rack Cross Bow (black) $399.00
TOTAL OPTIONS $8,139.00
TOTAL MODEL & OPTIONS $37,074.00
DESTINATION CHARGE $565.00
Total $37,639.00
Gary
My understanding as well is that the rear axle ratio is 4.56. Hadn't heard about the 4.10. Either one doesn't really do it for me. They should offer a 3.42 or similar rear end.
Here's my lease on my 2004 H2.
Sticker: $50,3xx.
Term: 24 Months
Miles: 15,000 year
Due at signing: $3,7xx
Payment: $498.xx
They were also offering LUX Edition H2 for:
Sticker: $56,xxx
Term: 48 Months
Miles: 12,000
Due at signing: $900 (first month and security deposit)
Payment $450 month
Im just starting to look into the H3's as my lease will be up in the spring, and I figured I could get a $32,xxx sticker priced H3 for $300-$325 range with $3500-$4000 down. Am I crazy too think this?
-Arvind.
Are you kidding? Who cares!
It's an SUV for goodness sakes. Top speed should be one of your last concerns since a vehicle of this type really has no business going any faster than 80mph (which I'm sure it will safely manage).
As far as which transmission to choose, (they are both "geared", by the way) that is more a matter of preference more than which is "better." ......kinda like asking, "Which color is better, black or white?"
Don't take this the wrong way, but you've got to be a teenager or close to it to be asking questions like these...
:-)
Navigation (all I wanted and they didn't have one at the dealer)
Satellite Radio (installing that real soon)
Bigger tires (have the 32" and they don't fill out the wheel wells like I want them too)
Super Chip (def needs more hp)........but once I get the other 3 things taken care of I'll start on the enging
First things first, does anyone know what some nice big tires would be for this bad boy? I want to get some that'll fit on the wheels that are on it. Let me know if anyone has checked that out yet. Also, does anyone have a chip put in their H3 yet? Fill me in on that as well. Finally, it's nice to be a part of the Hummer family. Can't wait to take this thing offroading.
I wonder if he mispoke as he did say he only had to finance 31K which again is a misquote as above that he said he leased it. I think the Hummer has effected his thinking :P
Steve, Host
Thanks
T
One thing I have not seen posted is how much water the large tires throw off outside the wheelwells. The car gets dirty in a hurry.
two weeks ago I tested an H3 and decided I liked a lot better than anything else I looked at. Ask the dealer to get back with me on a quote. 2 weeks later I'm waiting to hear from him. I sent e-mails to 4 other dealers in Ohio, only 1 responded. What's up with that. Are they so hot that if you don't buy on the spot they won't sell?
And...what is the GMID you're all talking about ?
Try going retro with a Blast Fax.
Steve, Host
1) how do I get a GMID?
2) how do I know what I'll pay with one?
3) how do I find a dealer that will honor one?
Thanks.
2) you'll pay approx. 1% under invoice, about $3,000 off sticker
3) you have to contact the dealership and ask them; some will, some won't
I do not believe we are allowed to post names of salesmen on this forum. When I contacted Sewell regarding a discount on an H3, I was told to ask for the "Hummer sales manager." That was before I knew about GMID.
I can tell you at 80 they run nice and smooth and still have a lot of pedal left. The gas milage would make it cost prohibitive to drive around at that speed though....
Good Luck!!!