Want to buy a new GM for less? Well nows the time

[Bru]

GM's employee pricing doesn't look like a gimmick and there are some sweet deals out there. Like a G8 GT for $27,000, a FWD Vue four-cylinder for $18,000 and a new Vette for $40,000, plus a Z06 for $62,000, which is $10,000 off.

I'll update this thread with more of the KickingTires coverage throughout the day as well as the huge deals that GM is slapping on new cars. If you're in the market for a new GM car, this is the time to jump all over a 2008 or 2009.

From KickingTires: http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2008/08/hummer-employee.html

Hummer Employee Pricing: Get an H3 for CR-V Prices

GM’s Employee Pricing sale, which runs today through Sept. 2, includes some pretty good deals, but none of the rest will likely hold a candle to how much is being chopped off the price of a new 2008 Hummer. The once wildly popular H3 is now selling for bargain-basement prices. While its MSRP of $31,340 is right in line with competition from Ford and Nissan, it can now be had for more than $9,000 less than that, thanks to the employee pricing discount and $6,000 cash back. The new price of $22,278 is less than a Honda CR-V EX, which rings in at $23,620.

What if you’re looking for Hummer’s big SUV, the H2? The starting MSRP of $58,325 for either the SUV or SUT drops nearly $6,000 with the employee price, and there’s another $7,000 in cash back, bringing your total to $45,445.

All prices include destination. For availability of the deals in your area, make sure to check GM’s Summersale website, though we’ve had problems using it all morning. We’ll have more updates on the rest of GM’s employee pricing deals throughout the day, so stay tuned.

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[EmersonHart13]

Holy balls!

 

[02DyeFour]

wow.

 

[Mickey]

They still won't sell any of those gigantic turds.

 

[Mook]

i think the main point isnt hummer, is the fantastic pricing on just about any GM

 

[Burtonrider10022]

holy shit. and good prices on the impalas or malibu, my dad wants one real bad

 

[Bru]

holy shit. and good prices on the impalas or malibu, my dad wants one real bad

Base 2008 model Impala for $19,200. The SS is going for $26,000.

A base 2008 Malibu is going for $18,000, and the top-of-the-line LTZ is $24,500.

 

[Mickey]

i think the main point isnt hummer, is the fantastic pricing on just about any GM

Fair enough, they won't sell any of those turds. Great prices though :smile:

 

[Bru]

More:

Saturn Employee Pricing: Good Prices, No Haggling

The No Haggle approach from Saturn has always been a mixed blessing, drawing in folks who don’t want pressure from salesman while turning off shoppers who think they won’t get the best deal. Well, with GM’s new employee pricing program there are some very good deals to be had at Saturn. While the total savings might not “wow” buyers like the ones available on big SUVs and aging models will, remember that Saturn’s entire lineup has been revamped over the past two years.

While there will be a more fuel-efficient four-cylinder version of the Aura sedan for 2009, the 2008 Aura XR with a V-6 will remain basically unchanged, and it’s seeing almost 18% in total savings. Saturn’s two excellently reviewed — and Cars.com favorites — SUVs, the Outlook and Vue, both have more than 10% in total savings.

2008 Saturn Aura XR
MSRP: $26,325
Employee price: $23,384
Cash back: $1,750
Final price: $21,634
Savings: $4,691

2008 Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid
MSRP: $24,550
Employee price: $20,837
Final price: $20,837
Savings: $3,713

2008 Saturn Astra XE four-door hatchback
MSRP: $16,495
Employee price: $15,137
Final price: $15,137
Savings: $1,358

2008 Saturn Outlook FWD XE
MSRP: $29,360
Employee price: $27,077
Cash back: $1,500
Final price: $25,577
Savings: $3,783

2008 Saturn Outlook AWD XR
MSRP: $33,770
Employee price: $31,112
Cash back: $1,500
Final price: $29,612
Savings: $4,158

2008 Saturn Vue AWD V-6 XR
MSRP: $27,425
Employee price: $25,029
Cash back: $2,500
Final price: $22,529
Savings: $4,896

2008 Saturn Vue FWD four-cylinder XE
MSRP: $22,150
Employee price: $20,255
Cash back: $1,500
Final price: $18,755
Savings: $3,395

Remember to check prices for your area, as they may differ. All prices include destination. Saturn models we didn’t list (mainly because the deals aren’t as good or because the models aren’t as popular) can be found on GM’s Summersale website.

 

[Yaj Yak]

it would SUCK to have just purchased a new one of these... or a used one for that matter... used h3s were going for what the employee pricing is... this is only going to drive down the price of used cars to even more dirt cheap... making what cars i own worth maybe 4k between the two...

i love how cheap used cars have gotten but at the same time it sucks cuz i cant get rid of my shit for shit.

 

[Bru]

More:

Chevrolet's Employee Discounts Revealed

Yesterday, we hoped to figure out just how much GM’s Employee Pricing Sale could save customers, and short of invading dealerships or interrogating GM employees (“Hey, how much is your discount? Answer us!”), we’ve found the answers — on GM’s site.

Chevrolet unsurprisingly has concentrated most of its employee savings on its trucks and SUVs. At the employee-discounted price plus incentives, the Silverado is available for $19,948, which is $8,000 below MSRP. The Avalanche (almost $9,000 less than MSRP) and Suburban (more than $9,000 less than MSRP) are also available with hefty bargains.

If you’re a sports car enthusiast, you’re not left out. The Corvette is included in the sale, and we found more than $6,000 in Cash back on the standard ‘Vette. We’re devoting an entirely separate post to the ridiculous price of a 2008 Corvette Z06.

A substantial list of Chevy’s employee-priced vehicles is below, with expected cost after discounts and incentives. Check Chevrolet’s site for a full list of deals or GM’s site for differing trim levels, other models and to double-check which deals apply in your area.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT coupe
MSRP: $16,370
Employee price: $15,185
Final price: $15,185
Savings: $1,185

2009 Chevrolet HHR LT
MSRP: $19,590.00
Employee price: $18,131
Final price: $18,131
Savings: $1,459

2008 Chevrolet Aveo SVM hatchback
MSRP: $10,895
Employee price: $10,175
Final price: $10,175
Savings: $720

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD LS Crew Cab
MSRP: $32,330
Employee price: $28,868
Cash back: $5,000
Final price: $23,868
Savings: $8,462

2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT sedan
MSRP: $21,835
Employee price: $20,184
Cash back: $1,000
Final price: $19,184
Savings: $2,651

2008 Chevrolet HHR LS
MSRP: $17,370
Employee price: $16,098
Cash back: $1,000
Final price: $15,098
Savings: $2,272

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD LT
MSRP: $28,490
Employee price: $26,004
Cash back: $6,000
Final price: $20,004
Savings: $8,486

2008 Chevrolet Corvette coupe:
MSRP: $46,950
Employee price: $40,877
Final price: $40,877
Savings: $6,073

2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.5L
MSRP: $23,425
Employee price: $21,648
Cash back: $1,750
Final price: $19,898
Savings: $3,527

2008 Chevrolet Colorado 1500 Extended Cab 2WD LS
MSRP: $18,375
Employee price: $17,021
Cash back: $1,500
Final price: $15,521
Savings: $2,854

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 2WD LS
MSRP: $34,335
Employee price: $30,640
Cash back: $5,000
Final price: $25,640
Savings: $8,695

2008 Chevrolet Equinox FWD LS
MSRP: $23,650
Employee price: $21,612
Cash back: $1,000
Final price: $20,612
Savings: $3,038

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD LT
MSRP: $37,610
Employee price: $33,538
Cash back: $5,000
Final price: $28,538
Savings: $9,072

2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2WD LS
MSRP: $38,985
Employee price: $34,755
Cash back: $5,000
Final price: $29,755
Savings: $9,230

 

[Burtonrider10022]

tahoe's in the 20's

 

[Bru]

And an Avalanche for $25,000. Wow.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

so... u could get a fully loaded tahoe for what a base used to cost!!!

i bet the Z71 is still under 40k or close to it as opposed to the close to 60 k tag it had

 

[Bru]

You are correct, 4WD LTZ is $38,204.60.

 

[Bru]

Z06:

Boss Pricing: 2008 Chevy Corvette Z06 $10,000 Off

During most sales events like GM’s current employee pricing madness — we know, we’re inundating readers with these posts but we want to make sure shoppers are well informed — high-performance cars like the Chevy Corvette and its more powerful bigger brother the Corvette Z06 aren’t included. Not this time.

The Corvette Z06’s base level, called the 1LZ starts at $72,125. After the employee pricing discount it’s $62,652.88. Yep, that’s almost $10,000.

The other two trim levels also hover close and slightly go over $10,000. All prices were in the Chicago area, and your region’s discount may vary. Check GM’s Summersale website to make sure. Also, we did call a local Chevy dealer to make sure they were indeed following the employee pricing deal for this model and we were told they were. We found dozens of 2008 Corvette Z06s in just a local search of our area on Cars.com’s new car inventory as well.

Employee pricing ends Sept. 2. And if you want a refresher on the Z06 check out my video from last year below.

 

[CamaroSS]

im gonna go trade in the camaro right now for a z, brb

 

[Mook]

do it

 

[CamaroSS]

if i had been working all year like normal, this would be insanely tempting trade in or not. not like i have car payments anymore

 

[Bru]

I'm in the same boat. To G8 or not to G8. Sigh.

 

[TonzKnock-G]

^^

X1000000000

 

[CamaroSS]

I'm in the same boat. To G8 or not to G8. Sigh.

i believe the boat you are in, has set sail for G8 island, so embrace it

 

[Yaj Yak]

get on board that boat brugtp.

 

[Bru]

All aboard!

 

[CamaroSS]

toot toot