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I am also going to be using my GM Card rebate for this purchase. Do you know if the sales tax is calculated based on the original negotiated price and before deducting Conquest and GM card rebates or after? I have a $4000 GM card rebate so how they calculate the sales tax would make a big difference in the OTD price.
BTW, I think your state (CA) is the only state that has a fixed Doc/Processing fee so dealers can't hide additional profit in the TT&L dollars. One of the dealers here gave me a really good deal on the Vibe but when I asked for the itemized OTD price, I discovered a $400.00 processing fee.
'09 Vibe GT w/ sunroof & 5sp. auto.... $20425-$500 = $19925.
$1720 below sticker.
If you're ever out my way, the beer & lengendary Brentwood sweet corn are on me.
I had one of those!!
Interesting about white Vibes. I saw a white AWD & really liked it, so I asked the dealer to find a white GT with auto. Not one within 400 miles. Not sure if it's because no dealers order them, or they sell out first. I DO like that look.
Prices are way out there, but the pics are helpful.
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BTW, I had to settle for $250 over invoice and a $285 Doc fee. If it wasn’t for the GM Conquest rebate and my GM Card earnings, I would be driving a Mazda3 or a Honda Civic right now. Honestly, I don’t know how GM can compete in the small car market with likes of Honda, Toyota or Mazda. :confuse:
Initial impressions.... I love this car. Very comfortable, quiet, more than enough power, well finished, cupholders/storage everywhere, more front seat leg/arm room than my Durango SLT in the same driving position.
Minor quibbles.... move the 110 outlet to the rear cabin where it'll be more useful, replace it with another 12v outlet which would be.... more useful. Include an oil pressure gauge on a GT car, the top end sound system should be a multi disk unit.
I did a lot of research before buying the Vibe, & I'm still convinced $ for $, it's the best value out there.
Do I sound happy?
For God's sake put a spot SOMEWHERE on the dash, ANYWHERE, that has a smooth surface that a suction cup accessory mount will stick to!!
Not my Vibe, Durango, or Mustang GT has such a surface.
Rant over.
Yeah, it's the original one. We've been charging on it since my last GM 10 years ago...
Too bad GM capped it, it's not like they're losing out, just rebating some of the merchant credit card fees, and it helps give GM some exposure when buyers are looking for new cars.
"Do you know if the sales tax is calculated based on the original negotiated price and before deducting Conquest and GM card rebates or after?"
Hey ragu123, sorry for the delayed reply, had been out of town for a little bit. Saw you already bought your Vibe, but here's the info anyway. As you probably figured out, the tax was based on the negotiated price before any rebates.
"I think your state (CA) is the only state that has a fixed Doc/Processing fee"
As much as I gripe about California being over-regulated, this was nice. I was glad I didn't have to negotiate every little fee.
"ZZ... I owe you man. If you're ever out my way, the beer & lengendary Brentwood sweet corn are on me."
Thanks bikerscum. Though I have a buddy who lives out in Concord, with gas prices as high as they are, doubt I'll get a chance to come out to Concord/Brentwood soon! Just glad to be able to help out.
Glad you like yours. Just took mine down to Las Vegas and back, pretty comfortable ride considering the heat (90+). I'm already due for the 3000 mile oil change... guess I really like driving it. Unfortunately I already got a crack on the windsheld... thanks to our wonderful bay area highways. Grrr...
Yeah, a DVD capable MP3 player would be even better, but I guess that's too much to ask for a $20k car. Agreed with you on the dash, I guess they are trying to make it stylish with the curving dash-line, but it sure makes it tough for GPS/radar detector mounting. I used a little silicon 'grip-pad' (they have them at auto parts stores) to rest my GPS on.
I know how you feel, I haven't been this happy with a purchase in a while.
- Check that 3000 mile number. The manual for my '08 Vibe says 5000 miles.
I only have 400 miles on my 09 AWD 2.4--
I usually do the normal oil-change at 5000-7000, since I do mostly highway miles.
- My manual does indeed say every 5000 miles for an '08.
I will make the 1st oil change at 5000 miles, after that I'll do evey 7000 miles.
Take care.
And I'll take a dozen now, thanks!
on another note i would like to let anyone out there interested in the chrome clad 17 inch wheels to know they are actually not chrome but only a plastic wrapped wheel that chips easily. our vibe started peeling off after only 1500 miles and pontiac will do nothing about it. just thought i would warn anyone interested in those wheels. i don't know how they figure these are worth 650 dollars extra for plastic.
AT 4 QUARTS. THE 2009 VIBE MANUAL STATES THE ENGINE IS FULL AT 4.5 QUARTS. HAS ANYONE RUN INTO A SIMILIAR SITUATION? I READ ABOUT 2000 TOYOTA TRUCKS BEING SENT FROM THE FACTORY WITH
THE WRONG DIPSTICK AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BY TOYOTA.
http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=33835