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I got a letter in the mail today that my local dealer needs used 2000 Malibus in order to fill some kind of special used vehicle requests. They included a fake check for $1,000 off any new car, truck, van, or sport ute. Guess that doesn't include a C6. Based on other threads on this board GM's in a hurt to sell off cars even at a loss. So why shouldn't I take advantage of that?

I can't afford much so I told myself... if they can match my current payments then I wouldn't have anything to loose. My Malibu has over 80K, an oil leak that I can ignore for some time yet, 2 year old tires that should have been rotated last year, a new leatheret seat cover, great paint and interior, all the options available, newer front brakes, and a week old fan belt.

I would be looking at a Malibu Maxx, dark grey and the only option I would want is the side impact airbags. Not because I'm a safety freak, but those are the only impacts that make me shiver. Or maybe a Colorado, they're about the same price but worse on gas and have that whole top heavy thing going on.

The only catch is that my current payments are $150 a month! Something tells me I'm coming home with nothing new. Thought some of you would find this interesting.

slowTA View Member Profile	Apr 7 2005, 03:22 AM Post #1
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,290 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331	I got a letter in the mail today that my local dealer needs used 2000 Malibus in order to fill some kind of special used vehicle requests. They included a fake check for $1,000 off any new car, truck, van, or sport ute. Guess that doesn't include a C6. Based on other threads on this board GM's in a hurt to sell off cars even at a loss. So why shouldn't I take advantage of that? I can't afford much so I told myself... if they can match my current payments then I wouldn't have anything to loose. My Malibu has over 80K, an oil leak that I can ignore for some time yet, 2 year old tires that should have been rotated last year, a new leatheret seat cover, great paint and interior, all the options available, newer front brakes, and a week old fan belt. I would be looking at a Malibu Maxx, dark grey and the only option I would want is the side impact airbags. Not because I'm a safety freak, but those are the only impacts that make me shiver. Or maybe a Colorado, they're about the same price but worse on gas and have that whole top heavy thing going on. The only catch is that my current payments are $150 a month! Something tells me I'm coming home with nothing new. Thought some of you would find this interesting.

slowTA View Member Profile	Apr 7 2005, 04:05 AM Post #2
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,290 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331	I knew it sounded pretty bad, but I posted because some of you would find it entertaining on some level. The check was for $1,000 off of a new car, not for my car. I still owe some on mine, but then I'll own it. Otherwise I'll still have car payments on top of college loan payments. I pretty much use a car until it's used up anyway, so I'm not too concerned about resale value. Besides, my car wont be worth much soon anyway! I highly doubt I'll get anything, I'm just thinking. I'll go and let the sales people entertain me for a while. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)