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HUMBLER · #21 07-07-2005, 10:51 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by 455HOGT37:
Just had an interesting call from my dealer. The 2005 that I ordered and was not expecting until the end of the month has arrived. I pick it up in a couple of hours. Anyway, he tells me that the current GM employee pricing program has been extended until the end of the month, but it now excludes the GTO. But I have GMS through my employer, so no big deal. He then went on to say that GMS is no longer valid on this model either. So has anyone heard this? He could be another misinformed dealer, or he is telling the truth... Not that it matters to me, because I get mine JUST under the wire, but thought you all might like the tidbit of information. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

From the GM site...

GM Employee Discount for Everyone Event

From now until August 1, 2005, enjoy the GM Employee Discount on almost all 2005 GM vehicles across all divisions.* For the first time in history, everyone in America gets the GM Employee Discount.

It's a great price. You pay what we pay. Not a cent more. At participating dealers only.

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This event is only available for a limited time. So here's how you can get the GM Employee Discount:

Use the links above to choose a 2005 GM vehicle.

See the GM Employee Discount Price and search inventory online.

Visit your dealer and take delivery of your GM vehicle by August 1, 2005.

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Excludes 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, Pontiac GTO, and all medium-duty trucks. Take delivery by August 1, 2005. See dealer for details.

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Tax, title, license, dealer fees and other optional equipment extra. See dealer for specific pricing details.

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CopyrightÂ© 2005 General Motors Corporation

red70goat · #22 07-07-2005, 11:49 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by humbler:
From the GM site...

GM Employee Discount for Everyone Event

From now until August 1, 2005, enjoy the GM Employee Discount on almost all 2005 GM vehicles across all divisions.* For the first time in history, everyone in America gets the GM Employee Discount.

It's a great price. You pay what we pay. Not a cent more. At participating dealers only.

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This event is only available for a limited time. So here's how you can get the GM Employee Discount:

Use the links above to choose a 2005 GM vehicle.

See the GM Employee Discount Price and search inventory online.

Visit your dealer and take delivery of your GM vehicle by August 1, 2005.

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*
Excludes 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, Pontiac GTO, and all medium-duty trucks. Take delivery by August 1, 2005. See dealer for details.

â€*
Tax, title, license, dealer fees and other optional equipment extra. See dealer for specific pricing details.

Back to top

CopyrightÂ© 2005 General Motors Corporation </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The buzz is people like this concept not so much of the savings but because the price is what it is: no bs negotiating, no wondering if your neighbor may have gotten a better deal elsewhere, no hidden costs. People can go online and know what they'll pay for their car. GM got it right this time.

David Jones · #23 07-07-2005, 12:53 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">GM got it right this time. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

...oh, so it won't last then.......

red70goat · #24 07-07-2005, 06:55 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by David Jones:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">GM got it right this time. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

...oh, so it won't last then....... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

They'll probably keep adding exclusions to the point where it no longer seems like an attractive offer. Give the GM execs enough rope and they'll eventually hang themselves.

455HOGT37 · #25 07-07-2005, 10:09 PM

Seems a little short sighted of GM to exclude the "GTO" at this point... I'll bet we are back to rebates or financing incentives this October.

Jeff R · #26 07-07-2005, 11:24 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by 455HOGT37:
Seems a little short sighted of GM to exclude the "GTO" at this point... I'll bet we are back to rebates or financing incentives this October. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Gotta remember the number of GTOs is limited (unlike the gazillion Mustangs being produced), and the '06s aren't due until December. The '05s were selling just fine before any incentives (even with huge dealer markups), and the GMS deal wasn't really that great compared to what you could get by shopping wisely and working a deal. The '05s are hot cars, and I doubt we're going to see incentives on them like we did with the '04s.