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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.

Ojustracing View Member Profile	Apr 7 2005, 12:14 PM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 919 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Northern NY Member No.: 66	Guys you want a laugh These are auction prices: 04 Malibu 27k $7600 03 malibu 38k $5700 02 malibu 45k $5000 01 malibu 34k $5100 00 malibu 76k $3100 04 Taurus 22k $7800 (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) 02 ZO6 4K $32200 02 vette 34k $25700 There are more car avaailable at close to that prices. Talk about taking a HIT. I get things a cost and will never buy new. Later John