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Old 01-18-2003, 08:17 AM
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between my charge card and other incentives i've got $2,500 toward a gm purchase and i need a new car in march. i've been looking for a 35-45k sedan and can't find a decent product in the entire gm line.

is there a decent car (i don't want a vette) in the gm division?
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heh, now this is a tough question, uhhh, Cadillac CTS?
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Saab 9-3 Vector. 210hp 2.0L turbo. 17" wheels, 6-spd manual, "Sport Chassis," traction control, yadda yadda yadda. $32,495 MSRP.

There's also the Saab 9-5 Aero. 250hp 2.3L turbo, 5-spd manual, etc. etc. $38,650.

(I was unaware that Saab was a part of GM until I saw them listed at www.gm.com.)
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Yea, the Saabs are nice.
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I think you basically have to ask yourself "Is $2,500 enough incentive to be forced into buying a GM product?" and the answer is no. Correct me if I am wrong, but 35-45K can also buy an Acura 3.2 TL-S, Audi A4, Infiniti G35, BMW 3 series etc etc..
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And your going to suffer more than the $2500 in the difference in depreciation over the first two years alone.
Id say if you wanted a GM, the $2500 is a good deal, but I wouldnt use it to make a brand decision.
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Doesn't GM own Subaru's parent company? Would this incentive apply on a WRX STi then?
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Originally posted by jss2k
is there a decent car (i don't want a vette) in the gm division?
I don't think even $5,000 would tempt me into any GM car right now, other than a Z06 if i wanted a hard-core track machine.
Perhaps a SUV/Truck, although I think the competition offers superior products even in that category.


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