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13 Aug 09 GM + Ebay = Bad Car Deals + Good Car Marketing Strategy
It is not news that GM(General Motors) started to list vehicles on Ebay for sale since this announcement was made around one month ago, and car shoppers might be wondering if they could find a good deal as Ebayers usually try to get from Ebay. However, average deal might be available, while the amazing killer deal, which is what we are trying to help our community to get, might not be available since selling cars on Ebay is probably just an idea from marketing department to get attention from media and car shoppers.
GM Prices factor
The most important part to get this conclusion is the car prices set for these GM listings. The “buy it now” prices for these listings are set at the M.S.R.P (Manufacturer’s suggested retail price) minus public GM rebates. MSRP minus GM rebates is the everyday price for GM cars, and it is very easy to get the car at the price. Basically, the discount being given is simply the GM rebates for everyone. GM shoppers could get the price from every GM dealer, so why would settle for a car that you never see it in person?
Yes, GM does offer “best offer” option with those GM car listings, but car shoppers could make offers on almost every car dealer website already, why would go to ebay to do the same thing, while your local dealers could do the same, if not better? GM dealers could check your bidding history and would try to know they type of person you are, and how you bid the item, then know more about you so they could try to sell the car to you with higher price.
GM Dealer Factor
Besides, since car dealers have sales goal to meet, GM dealers are the same. When car shoppers visit dealership with money on hand, they know you are serious about buying the car, and in case they want to hit the quota, they could depend on you, and of course, actual selling price could be lower and better.
Therefore, we think the best way is to communicate car dealers directly. Check How to buy a car in 30 days, and How to get car quotes from car dealers and you should be fine.
Tags: Car Buying Tips, GM on ebay
08 Jun 09 GM Owner Appreciation Certificate up to $2,750 for GM Owners
Despite the uncertainty of the status of General Motors, there are still savings avilable for potential GM car buyers who current own a GM vehicle.
This GM certificate is same as owner loyalty rebate, or customer loyaty cash for some auto makers, that car shoppers will get additional cash back if they own a GM vehicle currently. The amount of this GM rebate varies from $750 and und up to $2,750, depends on car brands and car models.
For example, the 2009 Pontiac G6 is qualified for the highest amount of $2,750, while Chevrolet cars, include Chevrolet Aveo, Bolbalt and other eligiable Chevy cars are qualified for from $1,000 to $2,000.
Pontiac
| 2009 Pontiac G6 | $2,750 GM Appreciation Cash |
| Pointac G8 | $2,500 GM Customer loyalty Cash |
| Pontiac G3 | $2,000 GM Loyalty Cash |
| Pointac G5 | $2,000 GM Customer Loyalty Rebate |
| 2009.5 Pontiac G6 | $2,000 GM Customer Loyalty |
| Pontiac Solstice | $2,000 GM Customer Loyalty Rebate |
| Pontiac Torrent | $2,000 GM Owner Appreciation Rebate |
| Pontiac Vive | $2,000 GM Owner Appreciate Cash Back |
Chevrolet (Chevy)
| Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab | $2,000 GM Owner Appreciation Certificate |
| Chevy Silverado 2500/3500 | $2,500 GM Customer loyalty Cash |
| Chevrolet HHR | $1,500 GM Owner Cash Back |
| Chevy Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab | $1,500 GM Customer Loyalty Rebate |
| Chevrolet Traverse | $1,500 GM Customer Loyalty |
| Chevrolet Avalanche | $1,000 GM Customer Loyalty Rebate |
| Chevrolet Aveo | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciation Rebate |
| Chevrolet Colbalt | $1,000 GM Current Owner Appreciate Cash |
| Chevrolet Colorado | $1,000 GM Existing Owner Loyalty Rebate |
| Chevrolet Corvette | $1,000 GM Customer Loyalty Cash |
| Chevy Equinox | $1,000 GM Loyalty Cash Rebate |
| Chevy Impala | $1,000 GM Customer Cash Rebate |
| Chevy Kodiak & T-Series | $1,000 GM Customer Appreciation Cash |
| Chevy Malibu | $1,000 GM Customer Appreciation Rebate |
| Chevy Silverado 1500 Reg. Cab | $1,000 GM Owner Loyalty Rebate Cash |
| Chevy Suburban | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciation Rebate |
| Chevy Tahoe | $1,000 GM Cash Rebate for current Owners |
| Chevy TrailBlazer | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciation Certificate |
GMC
| GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, 2500/3500 | $2,000 GM Owner Appreciation Certificate |
| GMC Acadia | $1,500 GM Customer loyalty Cash |
| GMC Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab | $1,500 GM Loyalty Cash |
| GMC Canyon | $1,000 GM Customer Loyalty Rebate |
| GMC Envoy | $1,000 GM Customer Loyalty |
| GMC G Vans | $1,000 GM Customer Loyalty Rebate |
| GMC Sierra 1500 Reg. Cab | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciation Rebate |
| GMC TopKick & T-Series | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciate Cash Back |
| GMC Yukon | $1,000 GM Customer Appreciate Cash Back |
Buick
| Buick Enclave | $1,500 GM Owner Appreciation Certificate |
| Buick LaCrosse | $1,000 GM Customer loyalty Cash |
| Buick Lucerne | $1,000 GM Customer Appreciate Cash Back |
Cadillac
| Cadillac DTS | $2,000 GM Owner Appreciation Certificate |
| Cadillac SRX | $2,000 GM Customer loyalty Cash |
| Cadillac CTS | $1,000 GM Customer Appreciate Cash Back |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciation Rebate |
| Cadillac Escalade EXT | $1,000 GM Customer Appreciate Cash Back |
| Cadillac XLR Roadster | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciate Cash Back |
Cadillac
| Cadillac DTS | $2,000 GM Owner Appreciation Certificate |
| Cadillac SRX | $2,000 GM Customer loyalty Cash |
| Cadillac CTS | $1,000 GM Customer Appreciate Cash Back |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciation Rebate |
| Cadillac Escalade EXT | $1,000 GM Customer Appreciate Cash Back |
| Cadillac XLR Roadster | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciate Cash Back |
Cadillac
| Cadillac DTS | $2,000 GM Owner Appreciation Certificate |
| Cadillac SRX | $2,000 GM Customer loyalty Cash |
| Cadillac CTS | $1,000 GM Customer Appreciate Cash Back |
| Cadillac Escalade | $1,500 GM Owner Appreciation Rebate |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciation Rebate |
| Cadillac Escalade EXT | $1,000 GM Customer Appreciate Cash Back |
| Cadillac XLR Roadster | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciate Cash Back |
Saturn
| Saturn Aura | $1,500 GM Owner Appreciation Certificate |
| Saturn Outlook | $1,500 GM Customer loyalty Cash |
| Saturn Vue | $1,500 GM Customer Appreciate Cash Back |
| Saturn Sky | $1,000 GM Owner Appreciation Rebate |
| 2008 Saturn Astra | $750 GM Customer loyalty Cash |
Hummer
| Hummer H2 | $2,000 GM Owner Appreciation Certificate |
| Hummer H3 | $2,000 GM Customer loyalty Cash |
| Hummer H3T | $2,000 GM Customer Appreciate Cash Back |
Here is the printable version of the GM Owner Appreciation Certifacte that would save existing GM vehicle owner additional savings on top of all discounts. Keep in mind that this offer EXCLUDES the exisiting owenrs of all Saab cars, and CTS-V. Offer expires on 7/6/2009, so the delivery of the new vehicles must be done by then.
Tags: Car Pricing News, GM Loyalty Rebate, GM Owner Appreciation Certificate, GM Rebates
