Purchasing Question
#1
Purchasing Question
I am currently in the market for a 2007 Monte Carlo LT. I have a specific combination of options and colors I want (Precision Red, sunroof, ebony leather, premium audio, low milesetc., basically loaded) and I'm having a hard time finding what I want locally. I'm really not willing to compromise on any of the options becasue, well, I don't have to.
My question is do dealers have some super secret way of searching other dealer inventories across the US? I was at a dealer yesterday where I test drove an 07 LT (loved it btw) and he made a comment about "Smart Auction" where dealers can bid on cars for you. Ever heard of this? Any ideas of any other search mechanisms?
My question is do dealers have some super secret way of searching other dealer inventories across the US? I was at a dealer yesterday where I test drove an 07 LT (loved it btw) and he made a comment about "Smart Auction" where dealers can bid on cars for you. Ever heard of this? Any ideas of any other search mechanisms?
#2
RE: Purchasing Question
Hi `Dave, from the Capital City of Ohio, &
Welcome to the Monte Carlo Family.
There are several avenue's to search for a Monte Carlo.
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a. connect to their site & use their advance search which
will let you choose year/model/color/miles/etc of the Monte
you are searching.
2. I don't know `if you have Auto Max in Columbus, Ohio,
but they can locate the car you are looking for.
3. If you know any dealer's, they can check the Columbus
Auto Auction for what is running that week.
I believe it's justsouth of Coumbus.
4. Another site with good search features is
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Good Luck on your search for that special Monte Carlo.
Please keep us updated when you find.
We hope to see a post on the forum
soon, with you posting pictures of your Monte.
`Space
#6
RE: Purchasing Question
[align=center]Hi `Dave,[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]I'd get jazzed to find a rare 06LTZ with that low of miles[/align][align=center]and at that price.[/align][align=center]The 2006 Monte Carlo LTZ[/align][align=center]was the only year that Chevrolet put the[/align][align=center]powerful 3.9L 242HP into the Monte Carlo[/align][align=center]and it's the only year for a Monte Carlo LTZ[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]I don't know what you are driving now, but I'm[/align][align=center]sure `if you drive this Monte, you will be impressed.[/align][align=center]With my 06 3.9L I averaged 22/24 city,[/align][align=center]and 29/33 Hwy MPG.[/align][align=center]The 07 Monte only has the 3.5L, a great engine,[/align][align=center]but it doesn't have the power of the 3.9L[/align][align=center]I personally love the gray Monte Carlo.[/align][align=center]You should check out Member's God_Bot 06 Gray Monte[/align][align=center]Click on Camera below to see Garrett Awesome Gray [/align][align=center]Monte Carlo LT3[/align][align=center] [/align][align=center][/align][align=center]I bet you could buy the below for $15K out the door,[/align][align=center]and that would be a Sweet Deal : )[/align][align=center]You are only 31 miles away from a Super Monte LTZ : )[/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center]
$16,995
Mileage: 5,364
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$16,995
Mileage: 5,364
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#7
RE: Purchasing Question
ORIGINAL: dwilkins69
There is a 2006 LTZ with like 6000 miles on it for 17k about 30 miles from me, but it's grey and i'm not really jazzed about that color.
There is a 2006 LTZ with like 6000 miles on it for 17k about 30 miles from me, but it's grey and i'm not really jazzed about that color.
There is also the Silverstone Metallic like what RJ has.
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#8
RE: Purchasing Question
Yeah, I think the hangups I have about the 2006 are:
[ul][*]My warranty will be up within prob 6 months[*]The powertrain warranty on the 06 is ony 3/36,000 compared to 5/100000 on the 07[*]The 06 gas milage is less[*]Why was the 3.9 used one year and dropped the next? I think the 3.9 is still around in the impala though[/ul]
For some reason I think e85 will come around and that was another reason I was leaning towards the 07. Although when I do the math e85 would have to be $.90 cheaper than gas for it to be a wash considering the less mileage with ethanol.
I drove an 07 LT yesterday and thought the acceleration was decent, but then again I drive a 99 Silverado everyday.
[ul][*]My warranty will be up within prob 6 months[*]The powertrain warranty on the 06 is ony 3/36,000 compared to 5/100000 on the 07[*]The 06 gas milage is less[*]Why was the 3.9 used one year and dropped the next? I think the 3.9 is still around in the impala though[/ul]
For some reason I think e85 will come around and that was another reason I was leaning towards the 07. Although when I do the math e85 would have to be $.90 cheaper than gas for it to be a wash considering the less mileage with ethanol.
I drove an 07 LT yesterday and thought the acceleration was decent, but then again I drive a 99 Silverado everyday.
#9
RE: Purchasing Question
You can do what they will be doing for you by going to Vehix.com and plugging in all the options you want. Then, you sort-out how far away the car is for you. The Dealership's have a Transportation Network that's constantly moving cars from one place to another. You can beat the system by going to where you find the car and driving it home.
#10
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