Archive for April, 2009
Auto Incentives Renewed in May
In the old days (last year) it was a sure thing that automobile incentives would not be renewed every month. Incentives — rebates, low-interest loans, employee prices — would only be offered every now and then when sales were slow on particular models. The incentives would do their job to improve sales and there was [...]
Exit Pontiac – Good Deals?
You might have heard – General Motors is dumping the Pontiac brand as it exists today. It might continue as a single-model specialty or “niche” car and sold at GM dealers.
What does this mean for those who would like to own a Pontiac and how good are the deals going to get? I don’t think [...]
Infiniti Adds Big Factory-to-Dealer Cash
You might already know that car manufacturers often provide hidden rebates to dealers to help them sell cars.
These cash rebates can be used by dealers in a number of ways — advertising, promotional events (tent sales, “red tag” sales, etc.), or price discounts to customers.
When those factory-to-dealer rebates are large, as they are now with [...]
Good MINI Cooper Incentives for April
The MINI Cooper has always been a great little car that has enjoyed great sales — until the current economic downturn. Until now, there has been no need for sale incentives on this hot selling car. It sold itself.
However, things are different now and MINI has added some good incentives — in the form of [...]
Great Deals on Trucks and Large SUVs
As you might already know, sales of large trucks and SUV vehicles has slowed significantly in the last few months.
This means that manufacturers have heaped some pretty incredible deals on those types of vehicles to help boost sales, and clear out old inventory. Deals are even better on left over 2008 trucks and SUVs.
If this [...]
Best 2009 Subaru Deals
Subaru has introduced new incentives on some 2009 models.
The Subaru Tribeca gets the best deal with a $2500 rebate or 2.9%-4.9% (depends on loan term) low-interest loans.
The Subaru Outback gets a $2000 cash-back rebate or 2.9%-4.9% APR loans.
The Subaru Legacy gets a possible $1000 rebate (depending on region of U.S.) or a 2.9% APR (12/24/36 [...]
New BMW Lease Deals
BMW has announced some excellent lease deals that are good from April 1 through May 31. 2009.
These lease deals are arranged to provide low payments by discounting the sale price, lowering the money factor (interest rate), and raising the lease-end residual value. If you like the models being promoted, these are genuinely good leases.
The deals [...]
BMW Adds Incentives Thru May 2009
BMW has stepped out front with new incentives that extend through April and May 2009.
The incentives are primarily in the form of low-APR loans, as well as some excellent lease deals, which we’ll detail in another post. In this post, we’ll look at the low-interest loans being offered now by BMW. These incentives end 5/31/2009.
2009 [...]
Good Lease Deals on Volkswagen Models
Volkswagen has new incentives on all it’s models for April 2009, and the deals are well worth your consideration if you are looking for a new VW.
Nearly every 2009 Volkswagen model, style, and trim level has very attractive low-interest loan rates (0% in many cases – varies by model and loan months). Typically, the rates are [...]
Best Car Rebates for April 2009
We took a look at the numerous rebates and incentives currently being offered by car manufacturers for April 2009 and have selected those we feel to be the best deals – bestcardeals.
Although there are many, many low-interest loan deals (including 0% deals), we focus on cash-back rebates in this article because it generally provides the [...]
April Chevrolet Deals Announced
Chevrolet was a day late to the table after other GM brands but has now announced new incentives for April 2009 on 2009 model vehicles. The deals are only good through 4/30/2009.
Generally, there are cash-back rebates and bonus cash that vary by vehicle and region of the country. Some customers may not qualify for all [...]
Big New Rebates on 2009 Nissans
Nissan has announced some terrific new cash-back rebates for April 2009. These Nissan deals are some of the best we’ve seen for any brand for this round of incentives. The deals end on 4/30/2009.
Here are some examples:
2009 Nissan Armada SUV – $6000 rebate, and low-APR loans. That’s a huge rebate on this popular large SUV. [...]
Mini Cooper Deals for April
The popular MINI Cooper does not traditionally offer incentives but this month we see that they have a low interest loan offer, good through the month of April 2009.
You k now of course that in order to qualify for these low loan rates, you must have a good credit score and be approved by the [...]
What are Car Incentives Anyway?
What is all this about car incentives?
What is an incentive? Is it just car dealer hype and come-on?
Are incentives worth looking at? Are they really good deals?
First, an incentive can be anything that helps promote sales or leasing of a dealer’s or manufacturer’s vehicles. Typically, incentives come in the form of cash-back rebates, zero interest [...]
New 2009 Mazda Incentives
As you might know, car manufacturers such as Mazda offer incentives that come come and go during the year. This year, there are more incentives and deals, coming more often, than ever before.
Mazda has just introduced short-term (only for the month of April 2009) incentives (rebates and low-interest loans – no lease deals) on most [...]
Chrysler Deals for April
Chrysler has also chimed in with many new 2009 incentives, good through April, with all Chrysler brands, including Dodge and Jeep.
Interestingly, many of the new deals are cash-back rebates COMBINED with low-interest loans. You get BOTH at the same time. This is unusual because, typically, you are allowed to take either the rebate OR the low APR, [...]
General Motors Adds New Incentives for April
General Motors has quickly added a new round of rebates, low interest loans, and a new buyer protection plan. The incentives, for now, are good through the month of April 2009.
There are new cash-back deals and zero-interest or low interest loans on almost all brands and most models, including GMC, Buick, Hummer, Pontiac, and Saturn. [...]
Want a Good Hummer Deal?
GM Hummer. You either love them or you hate them. But if you just like them, you might be interested in taking a look at the current incentives being offered on the Hummer H2 and H3. These deals are good through the month of April 2009.
In addition to promotional loan rates, the Hummer H3 get a [...]
Best New Ford Deals
Ford has jumped in with new incentives on most of it’s product line for April. Actually the deals are good until May 4, 2009.
Many good cash-back rebates, as well as low interest loans, are on the table at this time. Many are genuinely great deals if you are in the market for a new 2009 [...]
New 2009 Cadillac Incentives
Cadillac has introduced new incentives — cash-back rebates and low-interest loans, for the month of April 2009. — for most 2009 models.
Although these deals are not exceptional, they certainly make buying a Cadillac easier if that’s what you have in mind. All these deals end 4/30/2009 and require that you take delivery of your vehicle [...]