What's the best price for Pontia Vibe?

[Fllay]

Hey

I'm wondering if anyone knows what's the best price for the base model of Pontiac Vibe + Auto + ABS. I don't care about other extras. Also, am I correct that I'll be able to get a much (significantly) better deal on the Vibe, than a similar-equipped Matrix?

BTW, does anyone know where I can get the cheapest car insurance in Calgary, especially in the NW or downtown area.

Lastly, does anyone know when are Toyota, Honda, and Nissan going to release the following models in Canada, or if they're going to at all:
Toyota Vitz/Yaris
Nissan Note/Toon/Tune
Honda Fitz/Jazz

Thanks in advance,

[careener]

Yaris is already here (Echo Hatch)
Honda Jazz/Fit --supposedly in 2006
No clue about the Nissan

The best price on a Pontiac Vibe will depend on several factors including whether you are paying cash or taking advantage of a special GM financing rate as well as the model year you are buying. Some dealers still have 2004s hopefully deeply discounted. GM currently has 0% 36 Mo financing on the Vibe in Ontario..not sure about AB. Personally I'd probably go for the GM financing if you can afford the monthly payment as I doubt you'd be able to negotiate the equivalent cash discount.

[Fllay]

Yaris is already here (Echo Hatch)
Honda Jazz/Fit --supposedly in 2006
No clue about the Nissan

The best price on a Pontiac Vibe will depend on several factors including whether you are paying cash or taking advantage of a special GM financing rate as well as the model year you are buying. Some dealers still have 2004s hopefully deeply discounted. GM currently has 0% 36 Mo financing on the Vibe in Ontario..not sure about AB. Personally I'd probably go for the GM financing if you can afford the monthly payment as I doubt you'd be able to negotiate the equivalent cash discount.

Thanks for the suggestion. :)

I'm actually wondering when is the new Vitz/Yaris coming out in Canada. It looks so much better than the current Echo hatchback, both in and outside.

[kingsley]

One thing about the Pontiac Vibe is that it is the *exact* same car as the Toyota Matrix. So if you prefer Toyota customer service over GM or maybe Toyota offers some special deal/financing rates you can do some comparisions. Anyways, just informing that you have a larger range of options.

[careener]

I'm not sure about the 06 Yaris in Canada. Toyota is dropping the ECHO in the States next year but will continue selling the Scion models.
Maybe we'll here something in a few weeks when the Toronto Autoshow starts.

[erikm5150]

Hey Fllay,

i just bought a vibe a month ago. i'm also in calgary. i have the dealer invoice prices which can help you negotiate your final price (never pay the sticker price!).
send me a PM and i'll send you the invoice prices.
As for the dealership, i recommend stampede pontiac in downtown. they're good guys to deal with. and right now, they have an overstock of vibes which means there are good deals to be had.
As for the car, i'm very happy with the vibe -- toyota reliability/quality with rebates/discounts from GM.

Erik

[Fllay]

Thanks for the reply, Erik. :)

[Gee]

The best way to purchase a car is to go into the dealership, find a salesman and say. I want this car. Show me your invoice and I will give you $500 over invoice (I think $500 is a fair amount to make on a car). If you don't want the deal, I am leaving and going to another dealership.

I always get the original invoice and the salesman always makes $500 + incentivies, hold backs etc.

Generally, there is only $1500 markup on low end cars. Mid size cars have $2000-$2500 markup and high end cars have the most markup.

Think of it this way, since you are already in Alberta. You are saving at least 8% more than any other province. No provincial sales tax.


Hey

I'm wondering if anyone knows what's the best price for the base model of Pontiac Vibe + Auto + ABS. I don't care about other extras. Also, am I correct that I'll be able to get a much (significantly) better deal on the Vibe, than a similar-equipped Matrix?

BTW, does anyone know where I can get the cheapest car insurance in Calgary, especially in the NW or downtown area.

Lastly, does anyone know when are Toyota, Honda, and Nissan going to release the following models in Canada, or if they're going to at all:
Toyota Vitz/Yaris
Nissan Note/Toon/Tune
Honda Fitz/Jazz

Thanks in advance,

[sfu_lifer]

Ya I love my Vibe too. Quality car (so far, knock on wood).
Engine noise is a little annoying at first but otherwise, no complaints. Quite roomy and comfortable seating for 4.

[x-batman]

So Pontiac Vibe = 100% Toyota Engine? If yes I might consider leasing or financing it! How is the interior quality?

[cipher]

Hey

I'm wondering if anyone knows what's the best price for the base model of Pontiac Vibe + Auto + ABS. I don't care about other extras. Also, am I correct that I'll be able to get a much (significantly) better deal on the Vibe, than a similar-equipped Matrix?




$1.00 would be the best price for a Pontiac Vibe... :cheesygri

GM dealers will usually allow more leeway when negotiating the price of a new car. Toyota is notorious for being very hard to negotiate with. Honda is even worse than Toyota. Honda is more like "Here's the price...take it or leave it." Toyota and Honda can do this because of their reputation for quality built cars. So many people are willing to pay the list or close to list price. You might want to check out Toyota.ca and use their "Access" pricing to see what the no haggle price for the Matrix is. Then go to GM to see if they will be that price. If not, then buy from Toyota.

[jroc]

Also take into consideration that even though they are the same cars that the Vibe will depreciate more than the Matrix just because one has a GM brand and one has a Toyota brand on it.

[prof_frink]

So Pontiac Vibe = 100% Toyota Engine? If yes I might consider leasing or financing it! How is the interior quality?

yup - but the pontiac has that stupid over plasticky interior - and those awful red lights on the dash - I hate those...

[sn1tch]

Wait for GM to go bankrupt and pick up a Vibe at fire sale prices.

[coriolis]

Wait for GM to go bankrupt and pick up a Vibe at fire sale prices.

Way to rez a 4 year old thread.

[THINKPADT61]

yup - but the pontiac has that stupid over plasticky interior - and those awful red lights on the dash - I hate those...

?? my 09 interior is 95% same as matrix and I had seen both!

[ProfNut]

Hi!

I'm bumping this thread up - started looking for a new Vibe... did anyone get a good deal recently on those?

Thanks!

[ProfNut]

Ok, well I need some help negotiating.

I went to a dealer last night, with my CCC report. The guy made me an offer, and then I presented him the CCC report. At first he made fun of it, but when he realized all the info on the CCC report was true, he began fumbling around, finding reasons not to change his price.

(Thanks CCC by the way, INCREDIBLE negotiating tool)

So I offered him 18,700 before tax, with freight, and including the 4% cut to the dealer.

(For a 2010 Vibe, 2,4l engine, and the "B" option package [AC, electrical windows, etc])

The guy went to see his sales director, and came back saying: "Sorry, we don't negotiate for the Vibe."

And it was all over.

Now, is this true? I find it difficult to believe!!! Why would a dealer not negotiate???

[abridgel]

I may start looking at a vibe pretty soon as well - don't worry if they say they do not negotiate - just go to another dealer.

Walk in and tell them

1. You want to buy a Pontiac Vibe today
2. You will pay them $500 over the cost of the vehicle
3. You will not pay any admin fees


If they say no to 1 or 2 or 3 than simply walk out and go to another dealer.

[ProfNut]

Admin or freight??? You can actually get rid of the freight???

[Leasebusters]

Admin or freight??? You can actually get rid of the freight???

I have had 3 Vibes myself and they are hands down the best vehicle GM makes. Sometimes the vehicles in high demand have less room to negotiate but I hope you can get a great deal on an AMAZING car!!!

[bull77]

check out genvibe.com if you want to talk to other vibe owners about pricing..

[ProfNut]

check out genvibe.com if you want to talk to other vibe owners about pricing..

Well I do need a good dealer in the Montreal / Hawkesbury / Gatineau area. If anybody knows of a Pontiac dealer that's ready to match the CCC price + 500 to 800$, let me know!


Thanks!

[umpark3]

I saw base m0del with $14,500 (tax in, freight in)+ doc fee in coquitlam in BC.