GM Employee Discount for everyone Now Extended till 10/1!!!!

[imported_Frey]

I checked into this on the 1st with the local Dealer (who's also a client of mine). I looked at a loaded '05 Chevrolet Z71 Crew Cab, only thing it was missing was a 6-disc changer. Sticker was just shy of $42,000 and after the Employee Price and rebates it was $31,800. The week before when I priced the exact same truck it was $31,100 after rebates. I would have been $700 better off if I had bought the week before, go figure.

 

[ClockerXP]

Well, the rebates were due to expire anyway and those vehicle had very high rebates due to high inventory. GM will be doing less rebates to simplify their deals and make them less confusing to consumers. Products that didn't have higher rebates to start with (that are expiring) will be where the really attractive deals are.

Either way, that's a great price for that truck, IMO..

 

[Garster]

I'm looking to upgrade to a new GMC Sierra 2500hd 4x4 and i'm getting a price of 24,000 after discount. I have a 99 Ford F250 4x4 and it cost more then this new truck did in Oct. 98.

 

[ClockerXP]

Bump for those who have not seen this deal yet. Also, more info on GM:

GM Facts

File viewer if needed.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Any word on Trailblazer / Equinox pricing?

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Originally posted by: LarryS
Anami: Are you a mod?

No, but he is an assh0le.

 

[Parasitic]

Seriously, I need to get a job with GM after I graduate so I can eventually net a 'vette with employee pricing.
Wonder if a chemical engineer would do any good for GM.

 

[artist99]

unbelieveable. we get pounded with this @#$%#$ ad on television, radio, magazines, mail, and now we have to put up with this @#$&%$ here now too. i'm sure that buying these POS GM products is in all our best interests, especially when the price of gas goes up to $5 a gallon next year and then they fall apart due to shoddy construction.

if you want to see the difference beween american workmanship and foriegn workmanship, call and find a dealer who has cars built both in the USA and out of the country, like honda, toyota, even hyundai. look at the two and you will acutally be able to see the difference. the american made cars absolutely stink. i think it's being done on purpose so that then the big automakers can move completely out of the usa and make a lot more money. i wonder how they will outsource the oil changes?

gm just laid off 25,000 people.

 

[Mavtek]

Wow what a brilliant post Artist99................

Of the most fuel efficient car companies GM is actually #3 right now behind Toyota and Honda, their quality rankings consistently beat the competion, and their newest products are indeed quite competitive. Oh and they didn't just lay off 25,000 employees, they intend to cut their workforce by 25,000 by 2008. You are living in the 80's I suppose, hell even then GM made better products than Ford or Chrysler, maybe you're confusing GM with Ford and Chrysler of the 80's.

http://www.jdpower.com/pdf/2005069.pdf

Here you go, some quality awards. Chevy Malibu "Best entry midsize in initial quality" etc. etc.

Also don't know if you knew this or not, but that same car is also rated a "Best Buy" by Consumer Guide, happens to score higher on crash tests than just about any midsize, no V6 sedan gets better gas mileage, and as of this posting it's offered in probalby one of the coolest wagon packages ever available on any vehicle.

Here's an interesting Study

http://www.jdpower.com/awards/industry/pressrelease.asp?StudyID=860&CatID=1

Here GM is one of the best manufacturers when it comes to quality, they beat everyone but Porsche, Honda and Toyota.

http://www.jdpower.com/presspass/pr/images/2004055bfull.gif

When they seperate the study into brands it would seem GM has 2 brands in the top 5 when it comes to reliability and dependability, Buick and Cadillac, Buick being #2 no less right behind Lexus. Furthermore it would seem they have 6 brands that are above industry average.

While I'll say that GM doesn't have the most stylish or appealing of all vehicles excluding the Solstice and Vette, they certainly don't seem to have issues with quality or gas mileage. Welcome to 2005 dude.

 

[Radiation]

Excellent post Mavtek...

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: yellowfiero
You can get the same discounts the employees of GM get starting 6/1. Hot if you like GM, not if you don't



http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1601738&enterthread=y

This is hot for those 25,000 employees they just laid off. THey lost their job, but at least they won't lose their discount!

 

[Parasitic]

Originally posted by: crimson117

Originally posted by: yellowfiero
You can get the same discounts the employees of GM get starting 6/1. Hot if you like GM, not if you don't



http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1601738&enterthread=y

This is hot for those 25,000 employees they just laid off. THey lost their job, but at least they won't lose their discount!

They didn't lay off 25,000 employees. Stop the bashing.
They wish to reduce the workforce by that much. Mostly through buyouts and retirement incentives, according to the paper. Layoffs and job cuts happen everywhere, and it's no surprise in this state of economy.

Stop using that as an arms for threadcrapping.

 

[Underclocked]

This actually is a pretty hot deal - especially if you have a GM credit card account. Certain model purchases make your GM cc account earnings increase by either $500 or $1250.

Example is the truck I am buying. Silverado basic work truck package MSRP - $19,040.

Employee discount price is $16,841.25
Current cash rebate amount $3000.00
GM Card earnings (I had about $490 + 1250 bonus) $1740.00

Price before trade-in = 13,841.25 for anyone in this area - for me it is minus my GM Card bonus money = $12,101.25

It's been awhile since you could buy a full sized Chevy pickup for that kind of money. Also the dealer is giving me a trade-in allowance in excess of Blue Book retail value....so I'm going for it.

http://www.gmc.com/index.jsp?version=flash click where it says "Click to get an employee price"

 

[artist99]

everything you said is a meaningless pile of dung Mavtek. you obviously are a republican who works for gm, the worst scum on the planet. the reality of all your pathetic evidence is that you obviously are totally ignorant regarding who runs things in this country, including the media. so spew off your data, it's nothing but propaganda.

 

[Parasitic]

Originally posted by: artist99
everything you said is a meaningless pile of dung Mavtek. you obviously are a republican who works for gm, the worst scum on the planet. the reality of all your pathetic evidence is that you obviously are totally ignorant regarding who runs things in this country, including the media. so spew off your data, it's nothing but propaganda.

Ok, wonderful....stop posting in this thread and die please.
This is HOT DEALS, all right? Your Republican name-calling isn't.

Now sod off unless you have something constructive to say.

 

[Mavtek]

Wow, I hate being called Republican........... I belong to no party thank you, and no, I certainly don't work for GM..........

You're right the media runs the country, and GM runs the media, hence why we see Honda and Toyota ruling the charts and most of the automotive media.......... HUHM yea that makes sense.

Look I really don't care what your views are on America, GM, or the media are, I just thought alot of what you were spouting off as fact was just completely false and to be honest, downright ignorant. It's pretty obvious you can't accept just admitting you're wrong, and that's fine, cause I think the evidence speaks for itself.

 

[czech09]

It's a hot deal if you want a car you'll have to constantly service after about the 30k mark. Japs own all.

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: czech09
It's a hot deal if you want a car you'll have to constantly service after about the 30k mark. Japs own all.

Bullshit

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: Squisher

Originally posted by: czech09
It's a hot deal if you want a car you'll have to constantly service after about the 30k mark. Japs own all.

Bullshit

No doubt, but on this board, that really is the mentality. Its sad.

 

[ClockerXP]

czech is obviously misinformed. I've owned many domestic vehicles (mostly GM) andhave not made any service calls other than routing maintenance. 80K on one vehicle, 60K on two other vehicles and 20K on my current vehicle.

 

[Mavtek]

Originally posted by: czech09
It's a hot deal if you want a car you'll have to constantly service after about the 30k mark. Japs own all.

Funny! Japs own all? Just so you know japanese companies named Mazda, Isuzu, Suzuki, most of Subaru are all pretty much owned by American car companies.

Maybe you should get your facts straight.

There are few groups of cars that I actually care about, trucks, sports cars, luxurious sporty coupes, and good old fashioned muscle cars. Right now that group is pretty much ruled by the Europeans and the Domestics. Maybe that makes me seem more biased, I'm aware that Honda and Toyota clearly make the best sedans, minivans, and economy cars, but those cars just don't do anything for me........

 

[thechinesehero]

Originally posted by: Mavtek

Originally posted by: czech09
It's a hot deal if you want a car you'll have to constantly service after about the 30k mark. Japs own all.

Funny! Japs own all? Just so you know japanese companies named Mazda, Isuzu, Suzuki, most of Subaru are all pretty much owned by American car companies.

Maybe you should get your facts straight.

There are few groups of cars that I actually care about, trucks, sports cars, luxurious sporty coupes, and good old fashioned muscle cars. Right now that group is pretty much ruled by the Europeans and the Domestics. Maybe that makes me seem more biased, I'm aware that Honda and Toyota clearly make the best sedans, minivans, and economy cars, but those cars just don't do anything for me........

thats why they all suck besides subaru.. the jap ownage we're talking about is honda, toyota thanks!

 

[LightningStrikes]

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: Squisher

Originally posted by: czech09
It's a hot deal if you want a car you'll have to constantly service after about the 30k mark. Japs own all.

Bullshit

No doubt, but on this board, that really is the mentality. Its sad.

I really love it when ignorant people make generalized statements that cannot be backed up with any reasonable proof.

Unfortunately, the market place does not lie.... Japanese companies like Honda and Toyata are eating the lunch of the big three (with Korean Hyundai right around the corner) ... Simply offering what customers really want.

Styling, dependability, functionality, mileage and price. My 1989 Acura Integra was finally donated this year with 175,000 miles on it.

Toyota comes out on top again in quality study
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2005-05-18-quality_x.htm

When I was looking for a small SUV, no domestic models even appeared on the radar screen. In the end, the only real contenders for me were the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV. I ended up with a great deal on a 2004 4WD RAV4 (built in Japan).

The big 3 has still not learned it lessons going back to the '70s.

In addition, there is no longer a clear distinction between domestic and non-domestic models in terms of where they are built and parts that are used.

Hyundai is investing 1.1B in the US:
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/about/us_investment/us_investment.asp

Huge risk of building U.S. factories paid off for both Honda, Ohio
Study: Automaker helped create 128,000 jobs Huge risk of building U.S. factories paid off for both Honda, Ohio Study: Automaker helped create 128,000 jobs
http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/money/20040907/honda.art.htm

Toyota to build hybrid Camrys in Kentucky
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/usautotoyotahybrid

For those looking for the dark side:
Carmakers play Made in USA card DaimlerChrysler, others tout American factories to gain sales, improve image as jobs move overseas
http://www.detnews.com/2004/autosinsider/0410/03/a01-286716.htm

Those who are determined to bury their heads in the sand, really need a reality check...

Bottom line...

If you aren't competitive, the global market place is going to kick your butt....

Case in point:

Running the Numbers on Market Share
http://www.edmunds.com/news/column/carmudgeon/48483/article.html

"General Motors has been consistently losing market share since the early 1970s. While nearly one in every two domestic vehicle sales used to fall under the GM umbrella, the company's share now hovers around 27 percent (including fleet sales), with substantial erosion occurring in the last five years."

"Next we'll discuss Toyota. Unlike GM and Chrysler, Toyota has been increasing its American market share for the past few decades and is on the verge of surpassing Chrysler in total domestic sales (forever altering up the whole "Big 3" reference in the process)".

"With Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Volkswagen showing rapid growth in the last five years, and smaller companies like Hyundai and BMW also picking up market share, something has got to give".

Big 3 market share dips to all-time low
http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0501/06/A01-50668.htm

How Toyota Captured the #1 Market Share
http://www.workoninternet.com/article_4061.html

-LS

 

[Mavtek]

In China Buicks are ownage, what a dumbass word.

You see I think differently I actually prefer Mazda over Honda or Toyota, I think Mazda "owns" Toyota and Honda. The RX-8 and speed Miata are pretty sweet, with the exception of the MR2 and S2000 Honda and Toyota have nothing close to the cool factor.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Originally posted by: Mavtek
In China Buicks are ownage, what a dumbass word.

You see I think differently I actually prefer Mazda over Honda or Toyota, I think Mazda "owns" Toyota and Honda. The RX-8 and speed Miata are pretty sweet, with the exception of the MR2 and S2000 Honda and Toyota have nothing close to the cool factor.

Unfortunately the "cool factor" is NOT what OWNS the market. It is the Accords, Camrys Corollas and Ford F150s of the world (at least in the US) where practicality RULES. Ask any auto executive where the bread and butter is.....

Top-20 selling vehicles in the U.S.
http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000960038594/

Rank Vehicle 2005 2004 ?04 Rank % Chng
1 Ford F-Series 189,408 209,021 1 -9.4
2 Chevy Silverado 159,321 147,337 2 +8.1
3 Toyota Camry 98,504 96,180 4 +2.4
4 Dodge Ram 89,057 102,845 3 -13.4
5 Toyota Corolla 81,658 75,125 7 +8.7
6 Honda Accord 77,371 83,231 5 -7.0
7 Chevy Impala 64,328 72,624 10 -11.4
8 Ford Explorer 62,586 83,602 6 -25.1
9 Nissan Altima 61,468 63,029 17 -2.5
10 Honda Civic 59,255 73,149 9 -19.0
11 Ford Taurus 55,114 68,679 8 -19.8
12 GMC Sierra 50,869 43,771 19 +16.2
13 Chevy Trailblazer 47,558 61,675 11 -22.9
14 Jeep Grand Cherokee 47,114 48,899 18 -3.7
15 Ford Focus 46,666 48,161 14 -3.1
16 Chevy Malibu 45,792 28,989 N/A +58.0
17 Ford Escape 44,099 41,194 N/A +7.1
18 Chrysler Town&Country 43,849 31,049 N/A +41.2
19 Ford Econoline 42,466 41,334 N/A +2.7
20 Ford Mustang 42,261 36,339 N/A +16.3

-LS