Newest Rebates & Rates (Aug 2002)

MA-VIBE-FAN · Post by **MA-VIBE-FAN** » Sat Aug 03, 2002 12:50 am

Here are the newest rebate / rate programs for the Northeast from local dealer. Not updated at Pontiac's web site.REBATE: $1,000OR RATES: up to 36m 2.9%, 48m 3.9%, 60m 4.9%ORCOMBO: $500 and up to 36m 3.9%, 48m 4.9%, 60m 5.9%

m4VibeGT · Post by **m4VibeGT** » Sun Aug 04, 2002 11:05 pm

Is this effective as of now or after the current GM incentives of $500 and 4.9% financing expires on 9/3/02. This affects me since I have a Vibe Gt on order. thanks.

MA-VIBE-FAN · Post by **MA-VIBE-FAN** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 12:02 am

quote:Is this effective as of now or after the current GM incentives of $500 and 4.9% financing expires on 9/3/02. This affects me since I have a Vibe Gt on order. thanks.Effective NOW in the Northeast. The previous program $500 & 4.9% was ended with this new program came out 8/1/02. This program scheduled to run until 9/3/02.

m4VibeGT · Post by **m4VibeGT** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 5:31 am

Thanks MA-VIBE-FAN. Called my dealer and confirmed that the new rebate program is also applicable now in NJ. Hopefully they'll come out with a better incentive after 9/3 since my vibe might not come in until after that date.

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 8:52 am

Just visited the wwwgmcanada.com site to learn that that GM isn't offering incentives for Canadians. Go figure, they don't want to build any cars for us either.

VibeSalsa · Post by **VibeSalsa** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:41 am

GOOD NEWS FOR CANADIANS who will take delivery of their Vibe in the next weeks... I was told today that there will be a new promo from GM Canada called Â«GM BoxingÂ» for the next few weeks.This special will give 0.00% financing for 48 months and minimum 500$ rebate. This will be good on any Pontiac Vibe.I said "minimum 500$", it's because you can also win your new car.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 8:27 am

Where did you hear this?

KSNeptune · Post by **KSNeptune** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 12:15 pm

Uhm,I just bought a neptune base vibe, with $2000 rebate. Of course there was also the option of 0% for 36 months, 2.9% for 48, and 3.9% for 60 (if you have a GREAT credit rating ). Of course this is Kansas, just slightly beneath OZ. KSnept

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 9:07 pm

I am glad I got the 0%/60 when I did..

tedmortl · Post by **tedmortl** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 10:30 pm

ALL 2003 VIBE MODELS â€¢ $2,000 Cash Back ORâ€¢ 0.0% APR for 36 monthsâ€¢ 2.9% APR for 48 monthsâ€¢ 3.9% APR for 60 months+ GMAC financing for qualified buyers Estimate Payment Locate a Dealer More about Vibe Monthly payment for every $1000 you finance is $27.78 for 36 mos.; $22.09 for 48 mos.; and $18.37 for 60 mos. Example down payment: 14.8%. Some customers will not qualify.

VibeSalsa · Post by **VibeSalsa** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 11:36 pm

quote:Where did you hear this? My dealer sent me an e-mail yesterday afternoon to inform me about that. I was very happy because I will receive my new Vibe soon....

Cubanpete · Post by **Cubanpete** » Sat Nov 16, 2002 1:41 am

It's about time they (GM Canada) heard and offered something decent!

Vibey · Post by **Vibey** » Sat Nov 16, 2002 9:04 am

We bought the VIBE before the price increase. We paid Can$25113 (including GST) for it. With the new price the same options will cost Can $26989 (including GST), that is almost $1900 more. I guess they can afford to offer low/no interest rate and a tiny rebate.Just my 2 cents

Manticore · Post by **Manticore** » Sun Nov 17, 2002 1:10 pm

For those in the US with GM employee discount, the rebate on the Vibe is now $2,250 or 0% (36 mos) plus $250 cash. This is effective 11/1/02 through 1/2/03. Basically $250 better than what's available to the general buying public.

VibeSalsa · Post by **VibeSalsa** » Mon Nov 18, 2002 7:53 am

I saw an ad in the local newspaper this weekend.I forgot so say in my last post that the rebate can be as high as 10000 $, but the minimum is still 500 $. It's like a contest but you could also win the car... If you don't win a big rebate, you can win the consolation prize of 0% financing rate...

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Mon Nov 18, 2002 9:39 am

Oh yeah. I tried to go to the GM website all weekend ( http://www.gmcanada.com ) and it won't display any new vehicle specials or offer. It keeps saying the site is 'temporarily' down and to try back again soon. Still not working. Which newspaper was that in? Maybe just a local dealer offer?

VibeSalsa · Post by **VibeSalsa** » Mon Nov 18, 2002 10:37 am

I think the GM Canada web site is still not updated with this info. I didn't find anything too.It's not a local dealer special. I think it's for all Canada and it is almost the same specials as last year but a little bit different. When you buy a new car, you have to make a telephone call with the dealer to a special number and you know at this time what you win. My dealer called it Â«GM BoxingÂ» but I saw a different name for that in the newspaper in French Â«Decrochez une GM - Telephonez et gagnezÂ». I saw some ad about that this weekend at 3 different dealers.

vibegirl · Post by **vibegirl** » Mon Nov 18, 2002 11:09 am

I saw this advertised in The Province newspaper (BC) on Sunday November 17th, page E27. You "ring in to win", max is a new car, min. is $500. This is on "virtually any new vehicle". The o% financing is on "vitrually all 2003 models".I am going to call to see if this applies to the Vibe. If so, i am curious to see if they will allow me to do this as I ordered in Sept with 4.8% financing agreed on.

VibeSalsa · Post by **VibeSalsa** » Mon Nov 18, 2002 11:17 am

quote:I am going to call to see if this applies to the Vibe.My answer is YES. It's my dealer who inform me about that. But I think you must take delivery of your Vibe in the next few weeks (before the special ends...). If you ordered in September, I think you will not receive your car before January or February.

Pawel · Post by **Pawel** » Mon Nov 18, 2002 11:45 pm

Wow, I guess I got fornunate enought to get my Vibe for 0.0% APR for 60 months.

vibegirl · Post by **vibegirl** » Tue Nov 19, 2002 12:12 pm

Do you know the end date of the special?

TheSlave · Post by **TheSlave** » Tue Nov 19, 2002 11:37 pm

quote:Do you know the end date of the special?The GM Canada site has been updated with information on this promotion. It expires on januare 13, 2003, and the Vibe is not in the exclusion list. Here are the contest rules (copyright GM Canada of course) taken from the site: 1. Eligible Entrants: The â€œRing In and Winâ€ contest is open to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority in their province of residence, except employees of General Motors of Canada Limited (â€œGeneral Motorsâ€), Chevrolet/Oldsmobile and Pontiac/Buick/GMC dealers and each of their subsidiaries and affiliates, their advertising and promotional agencies affiliated with this contest, and members of their immediate family and those domiciled with such employees. All persons excluded from this contest will be entitled to a $500 (CDN) award which may be applied (after applicable taxes including sales taxes and GST) to the purchase or lease of a new 2002 or 2003 General Motors vehicle (subject to the exclusions listed in paragraph 2 below) delivered on or before January 13, 2003. Certain General Motors incentive programs may NOT be combined with any of the prize awards available in this contest; see dealer for full details. 2. Entry: No purchase is necessary to enter this contest. To enter, participants must visit an authorized Chevrolet/Oldsmobile or Pontiac/Buick/GMC dealership and select their desired General Motors vehicle (the dealer will provide a vehicle identification number for the selected vehicle). A participant may select any new 2002 or 2003 General Motors vehicle except the following: 2002/2003 Corvette, 2002/2003 Cadillac, 2002/2003 Saturn, Saab and Isuzu, 2002/2003 Medium-Duty Trucks, Heavy-Duty Trucks and G Vans (Passenger and Cargo Cutaway) 3/4 and 1 ton trucks and 2002/2003 HUMMER. Once a participant has obtained the vehicle identification number for their selected vehicle, the participant will, with the assistance of the dealer, â€œringâ€ the contest line from a designated telephone. A computer-automated prize selection system will randomly select the participantâ€™s prize, immediately inform the participant of their prize and provide a confirmation number for the prize. Individual contestants may enter the contest one time only. 3. Prizes: All participants will either receive an award having a total value of $500 (CDN) or win one of a limited number of prizes consisting of: 15 grand prizes equal to the amount the participant would have been required to pay the dealer for the selected vehicle (inclusive of applicable taxes); 50 prizes each consisting of an award in the amount of $10,000 (CDN); 100 prizes each consisting of an award in the amount of $5,000 (CDN); 500 prizes each consisting of an award in the amount of $2,500 (CDN); 1,000 prizes each consisting of an award in the amount of $2,000 (CDN); 2,000 prizes each consisting of an award in the amount of $1,500 (CDN); and 5,000 prizes each consisting of an award in the amount of $1,000 (CDN). Prizes are inclusive of an amount on account of GST and other applicable taxes. Odds of winning will depend on the number of entries received. 4. Distribution of Prizes: The prizes will be distributed regionally through dealers located in the following General Motors zones (see dealer for full details of zone boundaries): Grand prizes: 4 prizes through the Ontario zone, 2 prizes through the Quebec zone, 1 through the British Columbia zone, 1 through the Alberta zone, 1 through the Prairie zone and 1 through the Atlantic zone. The remaining 5 grand prizes will be randomly awarded nationally throughout the contest period. $10,000 awards: 20 prizes through the Ontario zone, 10 prizes through the Quebec zone, 5 prizes through the British Columbia zone, 7 prizes through the Alberta zone, 4 prizes through the Prairie zone and 4 prizes through the Atlantic zone. $5,000 awards: 40 prizes through the Ontario zone, 20 prizes through the Quebec zone, 10 prizes through the British Columbia zone, 14 prizes through the Alberta zone, 8 prizes though the Prairie zone and 8 prizes through the Atlantic zone. $2,500 awards: 205 prizes through the Ontario zone, 100 prizes through the Quebec zone, 50 prizes through the British Columbia zone, 70 prizes through the Alberta zone, 35 prizes through the Prairie zone and 40 prizes through the Atlantic zone. $2,000 awards: 410 prizes through the Ontario zone, 195 prizes through the Quebec zone, 100 prizes through the British Columbia zone, 140 prizes through the Alberta zone, 70 prizes through the Prairie zone and 85 prizes through the Atlantic zone. $1,500 awards: 820 prizes through the Ontario zone, 390 prizes through the Quebec zone, 200 prizes through the British Columbia zone, 280 prizes through the Alberta zone, 140 prizes through the Prairie zone and 170 prizes through the Atlantic zone. $1,000 awards: 2,050 prizes through the Ontario zone, 975 prizes through the Quebec zone, 500 prizes through the British Columbia zone, 700 prizes through the Alberta zone, 350 prizes through the Prairie zone and 425 prizes through the Atlantic zone. Reasonable efforts will be made to ensure that prizes are awarded throughout the duration of the contest. 5. Claim of Prize: All prize awards can only be applied to the participantâ€™s selected new vehicle purchased or leased and delivered on or before January 13, 2003. Only one award can be applied against the purchase or lease of a selected vehicle. The award amount will be applied towards the total amount the participant would be required to pay the dealer for the selected vehicle (inclusive of applicable taxes including sales taxes and GST). Any costs or expenses incurred by the participants in claiming or using their prizes (including, without limitation, licence, certain environmental and other taxes, insurance, registration and PPSA/movable property registry fees) will be the responsibility of the winners. Prizes must be accepted as awarded, are not transferable and no cash substitutes are permitted. All prize winners must present a valid driverâ€™s license for operation of an automobile, proof of insurance and license plates and pay any outstanding amounts payable to the dealer prior to the release of the selected vehicle. 6. Skill Testing Question: In order to claim the prize award, participants must correctly answer, unaided, an arithmetical skill testing question to be administered by the dealer following the prize winning call. In order to claim the prize award, participants must correctly answer, unaided, an arithmetical skill testing question to be administered by the dealer following the prize winning call. 7. Contest Dates: The â€œRing In and Winâ€ Contest begins on November 15, 2002 and ends on January 13, 2003. 8. Amendments to Contest: The contest sponsors may withdraw, amend or terminate this contest at any time for any reason without prior notice but subject to applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, the contest sponsors may terminate or amend this contest, in whole or in part, if, in their sole discretion, they determine that for any reason the contest is not capable of running as originally planned (such as tampering or infection by computer virus, any defect in the computer-automated prize selection system or other technical failures, fraud, printing or distribution errors, or any other causes or occurrences that have compromised the fairness or integrity of the contest). This contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law. The decision of any contest judges will be final and binding on all entrants. 9. Releases: Winning entrants will be required to sign a release form confirming compliance with the contest rules, acceptance of the prize as awarded and the waiver of any liability of General Motors, Chevrolet/Oldsmobile and Pontiac/Buick/GMC dealers and each of their subsidiaries and affiliates, their advertising and promotional agencies affiliated with this contest, with regard to injury, accident, loss or damage of any kind including, without limitation, arising out of the winning entrantâ€™s participation in this promotion and use of the prize. 10. Publicity: By entering this contest, all participants consent to the use of their names and photographs/images for publicity purposes without compensation, worldwide in perpetuity and in any form of media including the Internet. 11. Quebec Residents: For Quebec residents, any litigation respecting the conduct or organization of a publicity contest may be submitted to the RÃ©gie des Alcools, des Courses et des Jeux for a ruling. Any litigation respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the RÃ©gie only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement. For a list of winners (available after January 20, 2003), send a self-addressed stamped envelope to MacLaren McCann, 10 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2S3. Sorry for the long post, but I figured my fellow Canucks who are still waiting would be very interested.Cheers.

VibeSalsa · Post by **VibeSalsa** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 1:58 am

Thank you very much for the info. It's now very clear for all of us!

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 2:08 am

I think I bough my Vibe too soon..... 2 or 3 weeks later and I'd get this new offer. But anyways, I have to pleasure to drive my Vibe. It can't fill up this hole in my pocket but it compensate by giving myself satifaction right away instead of waiting

VibeSalsa · Post by **VibeSalsa** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 2:15 am

I know how you can feel... But nobody knows about this offer until last Friday when my dealer sent me an e-mail about that.I was very excited because I didn't expect any deal on the Vibe. I was sure that I should pay MSRP with no low interest rate and rebate.... I'm now happy that this happens because they don't exclude the Vibe from the specials for one time!!!

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 3:36 am

When I bough my Vibe, my salesman and the dealermanager told me the price we sold you ythe Vibe is the price written in the window and it is not negotiable. I was unable to get tinted window for free. For me the most important is not the price but the satisfaction of my Vibe. I'm so proud of it.

FoxTv · Post by **FoxTv** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 3:49 am

I was lucky enought to brought my Vibe at the right time... But I got only 500$ rebate. I ask my dealer if he know people who got more then that (I think there was a promotion like this last year) and he say no. It's always 500$... But, hey ! You can't trust a dealer with anything...

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 3:57 am

Hey FocTv, I got mine at 4.9%/60 month, what did you get?

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 4:49 am

Presently my VIBE on order deal calls for 4.9% / 60 months.

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 5:06 am

quote:Presently my VIBE on order deal calls for 4.9% / 60 months.That is what mine was. I swallowed it as it is similar to what my mortage has been, better than the bank rate for cars and much better than what I got in 1979 12%. So historically it isn't that bad. I try to think happy thoughts now I actually have the car.

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 5:09 am

For sure, 4.9%/60 month is better then 9.25% rating from bank

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 5:44 am

I guess I'm lucky that I got my Vibe in October at 0% APR/60 months. The incentive offer at the time was $2000 rebate or 0% for any length loan. I couldn't resist the free loan. I think that the offer is still good here in PA.

FoxTv · Post by **FoxTv** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 5:51 am

4,9%/60 month. Not bad I guest. Better that the 6.9% my parents have on there Altima 2003.380$ / month. I didn't want a car that cust me more than 400$/month.

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 5:57 am

quote:4,9%/60 month. Not bad I guest. Better that the 6.9% my parents have on there Altima 2003.380$ / month. I didn't want a car that cust me more than 400$/month. It cost me 455$/month and I gave 3000$ cash down. I have only monotone and power package.How could you get that price?

FoxTv · Post by **FoxTv** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 10:13 pm

I have a Vibe FWD with only he power package, and I toke the "valeur a neuf" (815$+tk). I don't know what it's call in english... Minus :- Exchange, Sunfire 1997 : 4500.00$+tx- New diplomat reward : 1000.00$- GM points on Credit card : 1420.30$- New GM promotion (gift) : 500.00$- Deposit : 100.00$ I got a hood deflector for free... But you know them, I'm sure I got sc**** somewhere and I had to pay for it anyway !

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Wed Nov 20, 2002 10:41 pm

quote:I have a Vibe FWD with only he power package, and I toke the "valeur a neuf" (815$+tk). I don't know what it's call in english... Minus :- Exchange, Sunfire 1997 : 4500.00$+tx- New diplomat reward : 1000.00$- GM points on Credit card : 1420.30$- New GM promotion (gift) : 500.00$- Deposit : 100.00$ I got a hood deflector for free... But you know them, I'm sure I got sc**** somewhere and I had to pay for it anyway ! Ok now I understand. I haven't gave my car in exchange. Anyway, the dealer didn't want it. I had a 2001 Montana, with 21 000$ payback on it. The dealer was giving me 15 000$ for it, so I transfered my location to another person.....Then, I already took the new diplomat reward (cannot take it twice) and I don't have GM credit card. I think I could be a good idea to get one.

VibeSalsa · Post by **VibeSalsa** » Sat Nov 23, 2002 5:57 am

On the new contest Â«Ring in and WinÂ», yesterday, I only won 500 $ rebate. But I have the consolation prize too: 0.00 % interest rate.This new deal just happens at the right time!

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Sun Nov 24, 2002 11:42 pm

You wait about 2 weeks more then me and pay less then me. You got 0.0% plus 500$ rabate. It means about 3 500$ less for me if i'd get this rate. Nice for 2 weeks.

FoxTv · Post by **FoxTv** » Sun Nov 24, 2002 11:54 pm

The 0.00% is on 48 month or 60 month ? You buy or lease ? I tought it was only for 2002 car...

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Mon Nov 25, 2002 6:00 am

I went to the Montreal International auto show this week-end. According to the GM rep, 0% rate is on leasing or 48 month purchase.... 60 month is at 4.9%. I called GMAC and they confirmed, 4.9%/60, 0%/48 plus rabate when you call (from 500$ to the total of the vehicule)

VibeSalsa · Post by **VibeSalsa** » Mon Nov 25, 2002 7:52 am

It is exactly what you wrote!

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Sat Nov 30, 2002 6:04 am

quote: I got a hood deflector for free... Wow good for you! I can't get my dealer to provide one at any price. Any chance you know the part number of that hood deflector? It seems that unless you can prove the part exists and hit them over the head with it, you do without.Can you please post a pic of your car w/deflector?

camthecanuck · Post by **camthecanuck** » Sat Nov 30, 2002 9:29 am

I was lucky enough to hold off until the 0% purchase for 4 years and Ring adn Win contest began. Fortunately, John McConnell at Orillia Pontiac advised me when we talked with him that the Ring and Win contest was imminent. The 0% was a big pleasant surprise as GM has been very stingy about anything to do with them. You will note that for the most part Vibes are conspicuously absent from dealer advertising! I subsequently bought my five speed from a very nice young fellow named Darren Tapson at Dennis Murphy Pontiac in Cambridge. When you see what you want with the terms that you want on a Vibe you have to pounce, in Canada at the moment anyway! I certainly didn't get anything else though, couldn't even sweet talk them out of a Pontiac cap. As I posted earlier, Gm has really given me a large pain with all of this. If I hadn't been so keen on the Vibe I would have gone elsewhere (also had Gm card points, the clincher). Canadians should remember that the rules change on GM points as of 2003. I think the limit will be $1500 or perhaps even less regardless of how much you have accumulated. Good luck you Vibe hunters! Go get 'em.

SCTM · Post by **SCTM** » Sun Dec 01, 2002 4:23 am

Cool I'm still waiting for my new Satellite Vibe, ordered july 22nd...!!!Built on dec9th and...delivered, may be soon in januaryHope before jan 13 more than ever now, please Santa Claus please...

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Sun Dec 01, 2002 10:08 am

quote:Cool I'm still waiting for my new Satellite Vibe, ordered july 22nd...!!!Built on dec9th and...delivered, may be soon in januaryHope before jan 13 more than ever now, please Santa Claus please...Not likely to take delivery by Jan. 13 if it is built in early January. It takes at least 2 weeks shipping from NUMMI. Funny, I've been given Dec. 9 as when the order will go in (ordered mid September ) and possible build early January. Maybe they're doing a big 'Canada Run' in January.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sun Dec 01, 2002 10:18 am

Well he said it was built Dec 9th so maybe he will have it for Christmas.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Sun Dec 01, 2002 11:11 am

quote:Well he said it was built Dec 9th so maybe he will have it for Christmas. You do realize today is December 1st?
[Modified by Vibe Rater, 3:11 AM 12/2/2002]

VibeSalsa · Post by **VibeSalsa** » Sun Dec 01, 2002 11:13 am

Don't give up SCTM! I'm thinking of you... I know how it can be long but it's worth the wait. The Vibe is a very nice car... I have no word to describe it and I'm very satisfied... Just a few days and it will be at your home. I have an idea... Do you think the dealer can give you the 0% - 48 months and the rebate Â«Ring in and WinÂ» if he already have the NIV because it will be built on December 9? Maybe you can do an arrangement with him...

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sun Dec 01, 2002 7:47 pm

Oh yeah!

SCTM · Post by **SCTM** » Sun Dec 01, 2002 10:25 pm

Thanks VibeSalsa, right, will check it up with my dealer. Merci. and Yes, Sputnik and VibeRater, I'm so anxious to get it that I should had say that my Satellite will be "underconstruction" by december 9th...Pray for me.