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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: 2,289 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.

94bird View Member Profile	Apr 7 2005, 04:13 AM Post #2
Insert catch phrase here Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,098 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 20	QUOTE (slowTA @ Apr 7 2005, 12:05 AM) I pretty much use a car until it's used up anyway, so I'm not too concerned about resale value. Sounds like you should keep your 5 year old Malibu then. It shouldn't be used up at all in 80K miles, and your description above confirms that. There's lots of better ways to entertain yourself than to spend time with a car salesman. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)