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KarlChev · 10-01-2008, 10:25 AM

PURE SPECULATION on my part.

I received the new incentives for October and one thing that caught my eye was that we are offering $1,000 Conquest Cash on the Traverse.

My dealership has a waiting list and they are all selling for MSRP. (you could buy a Tahoe for that price, but thats for a different thread!)

Basically, if you own a '99 or newer non-GM vehicle, you will get the rebate. You don't have to trade it in, it just has to be registered to the same address as where you live. Doesn't even have to be in your name.

As crazy as it sounds, I have had 4x as many customers ask about the Traverse compared to the Camaro. I wonder if GM would do the same with the Camaro? Might be a good way to get some of the Mustang market to switch over to the good side.

rolnslo · 10-01-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlChev

PURE SPECULATION on my part.

Basically, if you own a '99 or newer non-GM vehicle, you will get the rebate. You don't have to trade it in, it just has to be registered to the same address as where you live. Doesn't even have to be in your name.

So, basically, because I own a 2004 Ford Expedition for my wife to drive, I'd get a rebate, even if I didn't trade the Ford in? Wow, that's stupid.

Chewy · 10-01-2008, 10:37 AM

is this supposed to be an incentive for switching car makes?

*The_Blur* · 10-01-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

is this supposed to be an incentive for switching car makes?

It looks like this is intended to draw sales from non-GM brands to GM. This seems like a response to those Ford ads where they give people a Ford car for a week to replace their other car.

It's brilliant business. Loyal customers will come back anyway. Other branded customers will check out the deal and consider GM vehicles.

KarlChev · 10-01-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

So, basically, because I own a 2004 Ford Expedition for my wife to drive, I'd get a rebate, even if I didn't trade the Ford in? Wow, that's stupid.

Yep. They have done it before. I don't think it really changes a customers loyalty. I have a TON of customers who are Chevy truck guys and their wife drives a Toyota and they used it last time they ran it.

Good deal for the customers, and thats what matters!

KarlChev · 10-01-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

It looks like this is intended to draw sales from non-GM brands to GM. This seems like a response to those Ford ads where they give people a Ford car for a week to replace their other car.

It's brilliant business. Loyal customers will come back anyway. Other branded customers will check out the deal and consider GM vehicles.

This is exactly why I would not be surprised to see it with the Camaro.

Go buy a $200 1999 Geo Metro, get it registered, get your $1000 rebate, then sell the Metro to the junk yard for $150.

headpunter · 10-01-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlChev

This is exactly why I would not be surprised to see it with the Camaro.

Go buy a $200 1999 Geo Metro, get it registered, get your $1000 rebate, then sell the Metro to the junk yard for $150.

you said non gm, Geo Metros WERE GM cars. lol

camarogreg@evs · 10-01-2008, 11:17 AM

This promotion has only been around for a short time and worked great with the new Malibu. For once GM has a creative idea to get their cars in the driveways of folks who drive other makes.

KarlChev · 10-01-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

you said non gm, Geo Metros WERE GM cars. lol

:bangdesk:

headpunter · 10-01-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlChev

:bangdesk:

its ok we all have our days

stovt001 · 10-01-2008, 12:42 PM

Cool so I'll just borrow my mom's Ford when I go to buy my Camaro. Excellent.

Dan · 10-01-2008, 12:45 PM

Not to mention with gas prices what they are, Geos are selling for several times their book values. Some people are making money off nothing but buying, fixing, and reselling Geos.

headpunter · 10-01-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Not to mention with gas prices what they are, Geos are selling for several times their book values. Some people are making money off nothing but buying, fixing, and reselling Geos.

no joke. prices on geos are crazy right now in my area.

KarlChev · 10-01-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Cool so I'll just borrow my mom's Ford when I go to buy my Camaro. Excellent.

Only will work if it is registered to your address. Don't even need to bring it in, just bring a registration.

10-01-2008, 10:25 AM	#1
KarlChev Drives: Silverado 1500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 89	Possible Rebate? PURE SPECULATION on my part. I received the new incentives for October and one thing that caught my eye was that we are offering $1,000 Conquest Cash on the Traverse. My dealership has a waiting list and they are all selling for MSRP. (you could buy a Tahoe for that price, but thats for a different thread!) Basically, if you own a '99 or newer non-GM vehicle, you will get the rebate. You don't have to trade it in, it just has to be registered to the same address as where you live. Doesn't even have to be in your name. As crazy as it sounds, I have had 4x as many customers ask about the Traverse compared to the Camaro. I wonder if GM would do the same with the Camaro? Might be a good way to get some of the Mustang market to switch over to the good side.

10-01-2008, 11:17 AM	#8
camarogreg@evs Drives: 1997 Z4C Z28 T-top MN6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: EVS Chevrolet-Wisconsin Posts: 98	This promotion has only been around for a short time and worked great with the new Malibu. For once GM has a creative idea to get their cars in the driveways of folks who drive other makes. __________________ Greg Sanders National Corvette/Camaro Specialist EVS Chevrolet-Wisconsin 800-648-6789 gsanders@buyevscars.com

10-01-2008, 12:42 PM	#11
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Cool so I'll just borrow my mom's Ford when I go to buy my Camaro. Excellent. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

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