GM To Start Saturn Inventory Reduction Sale Soon

Perian · 06-29-2009, 04:26 PM

Link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124623102240666083.html

Article quote:

In the second week of July, GM will start advertising deals on Saturn vehicles in a bid to clear dealer inventories, Ms. MGill said.

AdmiralViscen · 06-29-2009, 04:27 PM

Won't Penske want cars on the lots?

megeebee · 06-29-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AdmiralViscen

Won't Penske want cars on the lots?

GM wants money for the cars they've already built.

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mbukukanyau · 06-29-2009, 04:38 PM

I think we (my wife & I) should look into getting a good Outlook out of this deal as replacement for the HHR

CamaroCrazy · 06-29-2009, 04:48 PM

Great. I'll take an Astra Red Line.

Oh, wait.

Perian · 06-29-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

I think we (my wife & I) should look into getting a good Outlook out of this deal as replacement for the HHR

You won't find a deal on an Outlook (or a GMC Acadia for that matter) - inventories are very low.

Supplies of the Chevrolet Traverse are more than adequate (double the normal 60 day inventory on hand).

Should you be looking for a 2008 Saturn Astra, they have 2,300 reasons to sell you one*...

*Source: Automotive News Data Center; GM supplied inventory figure as of June 1, 2009.

killerrd2 · 06-29-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCrazy

Great. I'll take an Astra Red Line.

Oh, wait.

LMAO!!! That was a good one!!

r22wink · 06-29-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by megeebee

GM wants money for the cars they've already built.

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GM has already been paid in full for the vehicles that are on dealer lots.

gardnet1 · 06-29-2009, 07:58 PM

Gimme a big fat rebate on the Aura, nice warranty and unlimited GM card earnings redemptions. Then, I will be on a mission for sure.

'Vette Dude · 06-29-2009, 08:10 PM

You would not regret getting an AURA. They are super nice.

**sigma** · 06-29-2009, 08:34 PM

I'm waiting for the Pontiac Inventory reduction sale, so I can get an even bigger break on a G8. I've got my eye on one... now just to convince the parents and or find a job.

Side note: Youth unemployment in Austin is approaching 25% and it's one of the better records in the state.

longislander · 06-29-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by r22wink

GM has already been paid in full for the vehicles that are on dealer lots.

I don't think so. The cars are "floor planned", that is financed by GM (at an interest rate) and the note is paid off by the dealer when the car is sold to the customer.

longislander · 06-29-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gardnet1

Gimme a big fat rebate on the Aura, nice warranty and unlimited GM card earnings redemptions. Then, I will be on a mission for sure.

I bought one a month ago with rebates and GM card redemptions totaling $8,815. 5 days later my GM card earnings were "topped off" by another $685 but I couldn't get that added. Still, I thought it was a great deal. Wonder how high the rebates will go now ?
Putting the deal aside, the AURA really is a nice car. Looks much more expensive than it is, and rides very smoothly and quietly. The 2.4L 4-cylinder with the 6-speed automatic is a winning combination for both performance and economy. I still wonder why the AURA wasn't a runaway sales success for GM.

chevydlrmn · 06-29-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by longislander

I don't think so. The cars are "floor planned", that is financed by GM (at an interest rate) and the note is paid off by the dealer when the car is sold to the customer.

floorplanned = financed (by GMAC, US Bank, Ford, etc...) = $ in GM's pocket.

chevydlrmn · 06-29-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by longislander

I bought one a month ago with rebates and GM card redemptions totaling $8,815. 5 days later my GM card earnings were "topped off" by another $685 but I couldn't get that added. Still, I thought it was a great deal. Wonder how high the rebates will go now ?
Putting the deal aside, the AURA really is a nice car. Looks much more expensive than it is, and rides very smoothly and quietly. The 2.4L 4-cylinder with the 6-speed automatic is a winning combination for both performance and economy. I still wonder why the AURA wasn't a runaway sales success for GM.

your dealer could have backed out the deal and re-delivered it and gotten you the offer. Very poor customer service.

06-29-2009, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,604	GM To Start Saturn Inventory Reduction Sale Soon Link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124623102240666083.html Article quote: In the second week of July, GM will start advertising deals on Saturn vehicles in a bid to clear dealer inventories, Ms. MGill said.

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CamaroCrazy 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cary, NC Drives: 1994 Camaro Z28 2000 Camaro Posts: 713	Re: GM To Start Saturn Inventory Reduction Sale Soon Great. I'll take an Astra Red Line. Oh, wait. __________________ Webshots: My Camaros, the Camaro Concepts, and the Sunoco Camaro in action at VIR The Typical Honda/Toyota driver: You are bland and boring and risk-averse. Not to mention you could care less about buying a foreign junk car. These are dependable cars, no doubt, but lack any substance or style. Crappy handling and worse styling. Screams "I have no style or class and live a boring, meager existence. Please let me get over into the exit lane." ~ Posted by Steve11115555 on Forbes.com

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gardnet1 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Drives: 2008 Ford Escape Limited 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 Posts: 1,591	Re: GM To Start Saturn Inventory Reduction Sale Soon Gimme a big fat rebate on the Aura, nice warranty and unlimited GM card earnings redemptions. Then, I will be on a mission for sure.

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sigma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the Galactica CIC Drives: 2005 Chevy Malibu Posts: 3,903	Re: GM To Start Saturn Inventory Reduction Sale Soon I'm waiting for the Pontiac Inventory reduction sale, so I can get an even bigger break on a G8. I've got my eye on one... now just to convince the parents and or find a job. Side note: Youth unemployment in Austin is approaching 25% and it's one of the better records in the state. __________________ "The best committee is the committee of one" -Bob Lutz

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