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Hello Everyone:

I am new to the Forum, I don't actually own an H3 (yet). I am browsing to make sure I do enough research on the car and to get a great deal.

I am looking into purchasing an 2006 Luxury Packacge H3. My question for H3 owners is how much did you pay for your H3 and where? I live in the West Coast so I am not sure how much of a price difference there is.

Thank you for your input in advance.


Regards,
Ellie

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Welcome Ellie, what part of West Coast?

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no price diffrence, If you can find a GM employee to give you a GM supplier discount. That will take the haggel out of it and you will pay a little over invoice.

someone help this dude out

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In the Bay Area. So Hummer dealership is scarce. I am looking at the Pleasanton, Burlingame, Stevens Creek and Los Gatos.

Unfortunately I dunno of any GM employee. :crying:

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Hummer of Sacramento, they have some great deals on '06 right now. :D

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Hummer of Sacramento -

http://www.hummerofsacramento.com/en...mePage_1.chtml

:dancingbanana:

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FIRST, can you explain in detail this handle you gave yourself.

I don't want to guess at this one for fear of being offensive,

AND

I am a DIRTY OLD MAN...

NOW

to the main point...

If your looking at an 06 pay NO MORE then FACTORY INVOICE

MINUS

Any promo, closeout money, PM's, Spiffs, etc etc

Do not buy any DEALER OPTIONS (very high markup) {sorry guys}
CA must have a lot of dealers, don't limit yourself to close by. There are buses, trains, friends cars to get you to a more distant dealer to pick up your new H-3. REMEMBER it does not have to be serviced at the dealer of purchase, All Hummer dealers can due your warrenty and non warrenty work

PAY NO HIGHER THEN FACTORY INVOICE... REPEAT THAT 100 TIMES

and good luck

***(please answer the name thing)***

RYD

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Understood.

Elle is my name... Icy is somewhat of a play on word as in "I see"

I hope that explains it.. :D

Yeah, I am shopping around. It is a poor excuse to just stick around the area. I got a quote from the Pleasanton Dealership and they wanted $35,600 plus tax & lic. I don't think this is a good deal and they won't go any lower. :rant:

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THANKS ELLE,

I do retain the right to make fun of it though ...

BUT not just now (maybe later tonight)

REMEMBER NO DEALER OPTIONS !!!

LOOK up the cost (wholesale) {dealer net before holdback} on www.kbb.com OR www.edmonds.com OR www.nada.com or just ask the dealer to see the factory invoice.

Now the dealer can say no (which he has every right to say)

AND if he does you have every right to say BYE BYE (with a smile)
NOW because this is still a SEXEST Country you may want to take along your boyfriend or husband or your girlfriends boyfriend or your dad or some man willing to act for you (not being rude here or funny but its a fact of life) {and please no body give me crap on this CAUSE its true}

OH YEAH, Buy the way, SOME, not all, WOMEN salespeople will take advantage of a woman pruchasing a car alone. (for true)

MOST, not all vehicle sales people are paid on SOME FORM of a commission setup, The more you sell the vehicle for, the more you make on THAT sale...

SO,

Now you have looked up the actual cost, (REMEMBER NO DEALER OPTION unless they are FREE) or the dealer has shown you the FACTORY INVOICE

AND

then you subtract the current promo (I THINK, not sure here, that there is a $2500 close out on the 06 H-3's)

AND

WALA !!! thats a good price to pay

OH YEAH !

NO, repeat NO SCOTCHGARDING, NO UNDERCOATING and NO PAINT PROTECTERENT

I may have missed some small things which I'm sure others will discover and fill you in on..

GOOD LUCK (FRIGID MISS)

sorry, couldn't wait...

RYD

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Lovely!!

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DAM, I'm good for an "OLD MAN"


P O P S

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Welcome Elle,
Good luck with your find. It may be as easy as the first dealer or as difficult as five down the road.
Don't give up though. Someone wants to move the trucks off
their lot for the '07's.
Remember though you may not find exactly what you want. If you want specific things, it may be in your best interest to order a nice New Tailored H3, built to your tastes.

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[quote=Lex_Ordo]Welcome Elle,
Good luck with your find. It may be as easy as the first dealer or as difficult as five down the road.
Don't give up though. Someone wants to move the trucks off
their lot for the '07's.
Remember though you may not find exactly what you want. If you want specific things, it may be in your best interest to order a nice New Tailored H3, built to your tastes.[/quote]

AND remember DON'T pay over FACTORY INVOICE. There are dealers out there who will sell you an 07 at invoice, trust me

You work hard for your money and for many (most) people a nice vehicle is the 2nd most expensive thing they ever purchase after their home...

As my pappy told me : better in your pocket then theirs"

good luck still...

RYD

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Hi Elle -
with a GMID, I paid a little less than Invoice. About $3K off MSRP I think. But with 0% financing, that's where the real savings comes from! :) But that's on an 06.
Good luck. Hope you choose to get one. I love mine.

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ICE MAIDEN !!

whats happening ???

GOSH I think I love U

RYD

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I'd stay away from the Silicon Valley (SC & LG) dealers. They were just sold and will be shutting down within a few months. Not sure if the new owner is going to reopen at a new site in the South Bay. :mad:

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Elle is a HE!!....lol :giggling:

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That I Doubt !!!:beerchug:

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Check around here and on Edmunds.com/Hummer H3 forum. There are employees willing to give you an ID.

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FWIW, I purchased from Burlingame using a GMID and they were very helpful. I did everything from phone/email. Went to pick it up and was there for not even an hour probably. Best car buying experience of my life.

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ROFLOL ... long distance romance? East coast /West coast.:p Elle could be a male .. haven't you heard about the "Boy Named Sue"? Hey wait ... isn't that song from your era, RYD?? :giggling:

Elle, good luck with your Hummer hunt. I love mine. We went to four differnt dealers before finding just the right one at just the right price. ;) Keep us updated!

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Sorry to bust your bubbles fellas, but I am a female... :p

How do I obtain a GMID? Is anyone here willing to give me one?

I have contacted the Burlingame dealer, I think they over quoted for an H3 LUX2007, w/ moon roof and off-road suspension package, which was $38k plus Tax & Licensing.

I am still shopping around and trying to decide between the 2006 and 2007. I am not in a hurry so I can wait.

I really appreciate everyones help in this forum. ;)

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ELLE my LOVE,

PLEASE PLEASE don't overpay. Deal from factory invoice, FORGET whatever list price is. Pretend there is no such number as list...

goodluck

RYD

ps: I know my GALS

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Sorry Pops! :D , Elle is married. :dancingbanana:

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SO !!! maybe she likes to play around with old men...

RYD

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The 06 H3 has a few recalls, so whever you buy have them fix them first and there is a problem they know about but havn't recalled it.
The recalls are not major. A tire jack and a rear wiper motor. And there seems to be a problem with a relay switch with in the AC unit that only gives you very cold air or very hot air.
Also, like another person ahd said do not settle for just one dealer, go to them all. I live in FL and the dealer ship in Orlando is close, but the dealer in West Palm (much further) was a better dealer and made the sell. So be sure to go to them all!
The 2007 has a much better warranty if you plan on keeping it.
Good luck and enjoy!

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I'll say! ROFLOL. Too funny... you knew all along.:p

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Take thr MSRP of the prospective vehicle, and multiply that number by 8.35%, and this will give you the discount with a GMID (Approx. within 99%), then subtract that number along with any rebates etc. if they apply for your final cost.

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There might be "A Boy Named Sue" somewhere

BUT

There AIN'T NEVER been "A Boy Named Elle"

AND

NEVER WILL


POPS

:dancingbanana:

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Pops you are a delight!!!

Thanks for all your input. I will definitely take all your advice into consideration. Now, if only someone can give me a GMID - then I'll be good to go.

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Hope this isn't against the rules (if it is, I'm sorry mods - please feel free to delete), but if nobody here is willing or able to give you a GMID, go to the forums at www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com (specifically the Buyers Questions and Answers area) - there are a bunch of GM employees over there who are extremely generous in giving them out. I know there are GM employees on here too and I'm sure they'll help you out if they can but I've gotten about half a dozen GMID certs. at the site I mentioned so that should be a good source for you.

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Girls don't let girls buy anywhere except HUMMER OF SACRAMENTO!!!!!

Girlfriend, hang around here with the GMID request and someone will come up with one. In the meantime, let me say you would be doing yourself a serious disservice to buy anywhere in the Bay Area.

Sac HUMMER will bend over backwards to take care of you. Before, during, and after the sale.

Give 'em a call and ask for Andy or Nick, (sorry Brent:giggling: ) 916-609-1710.

Tell them Bebe sent you!

They will groan about the GMID, just smile sweetly. They will get over it!:shhh:

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So do undertakers;)

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POPS is just playing the "law of averages" :D

Eventually someone will say yes:giggling:

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REPOST!!!! :giggling: :p

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ELLE, love, just don't let them BEND YOU OVER BACKWARDS...

AND

Listen to Bebe, shes GOOOOD!!!

RYD

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As long as they are female !!!

RYD

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I've been hearing so many good things about Sac Hummer over the past several months! Too bad I don't live up that way. Though .... it's definitely worth making the drive for a great deal. We did well through our dealer down here after checking out 4 different ones. Check out Sac Hummer ... HummBebe has proven herself to be a reliable source here. :dancingbanana:

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:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

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Thank you for this info. I will email them right away to obtain a certificate for a GMID.


And HummBebe - I will definitely contact the reference you've provided from the Sacramento Dealership. I don't mind the 2.5 hours drive ;)