[Abell255]

Hi,

My name is Austin, and i currently am in the process of trading in my Hyundai Tiburon for a '08 Malibu LT2. I'm located in IA, and the dealers asking price is $19,998. What do you think OTD would be? I've never bought such a new car...kind of excited! It has the V6 motor, premium wheels, leather, power seats, heated seats, and i think that is all the additional features it has. The car has 8500 miles on it, and the KBB value is 23k+. I wanted to check on here and see if that you guys think this is a good deal or not. Also, any other pre-purchase advice you can give me would be awesome. What discounts would i maybe be eligible for at this time of the year? Also, anyone know if their is still a military discount with GM? Anyhow, i'm set to go back thursday for an appointment to send in financing information, so i'd like to hear from you owners/knowldegable people as to what things i should go for. I test drove the car, and didn't get a chance to punch it above 3k at all, and above 4k is where i heard the v6 takes off. I did get a chance to try to paddle shifting, i believe it is a 6sp correct? No fog lights or LED tail lights like the LTZ, but i sure can't afford that model. After reviewing various threads and cars for sale, the under 20k tag looks great to me! Advised me that the regular warranty would continue, and

Thanks ahead of time for your help. I appreciate it very much. I've been a member of various forums for years, and i can for sure say that many of us would be way out of line if it weren't for people's advice given on forums!


Austin Bell

 

[Abell255]

I also just found a 1-owner 2008 Malibu LTZ for 19,998, with 11k miles!! To me that sounds like a fantastic deal?

I hate the whole jumping between dealer process...

 

[Abell255]

Thanks for the reply! I'll check on the military discount, sure would be nice ;-) I'm going to look at the LTZ and test drive it friday. How are the banks with financing these days? I know dealers are desperate, but our banks offering good rates? Are the rates adjustable or fixed for life? I deal with mortgages...never bought a car i've had to finance! I'm trading in my '03 Tiburon, so i'll owe around 13k the last dealer said. The seats didn't feel like leather, but they aren't as bad as the leather/Pleather in my tiburon! Feels like plastic...haha. I like the LT2, because the seats are suede where the seat heaters are....kind of a nice combo. But, obviously the LTZ package is nicer...gotta love fog lights. Well hey, i'll keep you updated as i'm headed to the dealer tomorrow. The LTZ is at a used car dealership, with a certified carfax 1 owner history, while the other is a honda dealership with a carfax report as well. Let me know of other advice, otherwise i'll get back to you on an update!

Thanks again,


Btw, i know you are all capable of giving the new guy a hard time, so feel free

 

[Abell255]

Homework i have been doing, i've done all sorts of various reviewing and researching as far as what car i would like. Now, i'm at the point to search prices and options like you've stated. The LTZ looks like a good price at 20k, but i may be able to haggle them a bit. I will search ebay and such too. The LT2 price does seem high after quite a bit of research, so i notified them to postpone that financing process as i don't want to haggle a price on a car i'm not completely satisfied with. (i would like the LTZ model) One thing i've learned so far in this ongoing process is not to settle for anything less than basic pricing and options i would like. It's not a desperate point, it's a buying market like you said.... and for sure don't want to be trading in the car for something i do like down the road. I'll test drive that LTZ and get back with you. The LT2 road VERY quiet and smooth, but i heard the LTZ is a bit less-smooth with the larger wheels.

Thanks again for your information.