Kens Weekly News-Sept 25, 2004-Part 4B

[Ken Fichtner]

PART 4B:

Index of topics:

Weekly Newsletter – Contents

PART 1:

1) 2004 C5 Intereresting Facts
2) 2005 Corvette Pricing, Color Combinations Available, Color Change
3) 2005 Corvette Color Change

PART 2A:

4) 2005 Production Dates – UPDATED
5) The latest C6 News, Talking With Tadge Juechter, Corvette Assistant Chief Designer

PART 2B:

5) The latest C6 News – Continued from PART 2A

PART 3A:

6) 2005 Corvette Accessories - New
7) 2005 Corvette Pre-Delivery Process - New

PART 3B:

8) 2004 Corvette Recall

PART 4A:

9) 2005 SSR
10) Parts Department Offerings

PART 4B:

11) GM Rebates/Special Finance Rates - UPDATED

PART 5:

12) GMPP Details, MajorGuard – UPDATED
13) GM Employee and Supplier Eligibility - UPDATED
14) Weekly Constraint/Production News – NEW

11) GM Rebates/Special Finance Rates – UPDATED!

NEWS FLASH – Now is the time to buy a leftover new C5!!! Purchase a C5 on September 28-30 and take advantage of 0% financing for 72 months with GMAC!!!!

Please find below the incentives available to consumers in the Western Region. Check with your local dealer for incentives in your area!

Summary of Incentives 9/8/04

2005 Model Year (04-31A-30/CWE) 9/8/04 THRU 9/30/04
Option 1
Model Rebate or APR 36/48/60/72
Aveo $500 4.9/4.9/4.9/5.9
Cavalier(no 1SV) $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/2.9
Cobalt $0 NA/NA/NA/NA
Malibu $2000 0.0/0.9/1.9/2.9
Impala $2000 1.9/2.9/3.9/4.9
Monte Carlo $2000 1.9/2.9/3.9/4.9
Corvette $0 NA/NA/NA/NA
SSR $0 NA/NA/NA/NA
Colorado Crew $1000 1.9/2.9/3.9/4.9
Colorado Reg/Ext $1500 0.0/1.9/2.9/4.9
Silverado 1500 $1500 1.9/3.9/4.9/5.9
Silverado (others)$500 3.9/4.9/5.9/NA
C4500 Kodiak $2000 1.9/2.9/3.9/4.9
Avalanche $1500 1.9/2.9/3.9/5.9
Equinox $1000 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Blazer $2500 0.0/0.9/1.9/2.9
Trailblazer $1000 1.9/2.9/3.9/4.9
Trailblazer EXT $1000 1.9/2.9/3.9/4.9
Tahoe $1500 2.9/3.9/4.9/5.9
Suburban $1500 2.9/3.9/4.9/5.9
Venture $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Uplander $0 NA/NA/NA/NA
Astro $2000 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Express $1500 1.9/2.9/3.9/4.9

2004 Model Year (04-31A-30/CWE) 9/8/04 THRU 9/30/04
Option 1
Model Rebate or APR 36/48/60/72
Aveo $1500 0.0/0.9/1.9/1.9
Cavalier(no 1SV) $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Malibu $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Malibu MAXX $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Impala $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Monte Carlo $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Corvette $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
SSR $0 $1000 Dealer Cash
S10 Pickup $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Colorado Crew $1500 0.0/0.0/1.9/2.9
Colorado Ext/Reg $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Silverado/LLY Dsl $2500 0.0/0.0/1.9/2.9
Silverado $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
C4500 Kodiak $2500 0.0/0.0/0.0/2.9
Avalanche 2x2 $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Avalanche 4x4 $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Tracker $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Blazer $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Trailblazer $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Tahoe $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Suburban $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Venture $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Astro $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Express $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9

2004 Model Year (04-31A-29/ABF) 9/8/04 THRU 9/30/04
Option 2
Model Rebate AND APR 36/48/60/72
Aveo $500 1.9/1.9/2.9/2.9
Cavalier(no 1SV) $1500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Malibu(all) $1000 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Impala(all) $1000 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Monte Carlo $1000 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
S10 Pickup $1000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Colorado Crew $500 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Colorado Ext/Reg $1000 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Silverado LLY $500 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Silverado No LLY $1500 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Avalanche $2000 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Tracker $1500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Blazer $1500 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
TrailBlazer $1500 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Tahoe $2000 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Suburban $2000 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9
Venture $1000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Astro $1000 1.9/2.9/3.9/NA
Express $1000 1.9/2.9/3.9/NA

GM Bonus Cash (04-31ABI/BLM) 8/19/04 THRU 9/30/04
GENERAL MOTORS IS ANNOUNCING A BONUS CASH INCENTIVE THAT IS
INCREMENTAL TO ALL OTHER ELIGIBLE INCENTIVES. THIS OFFER IS GOOD
TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF SELECT ELIGIBLE NEW AND UNUSED
2004 MODELS LISTED IN GUIDELINE NUMBER 4 BELOW.

THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ON DELIVERIES TO RESIDENTS OF THE WESTERN
REGION ONLY.


- ON GMAC SMARTLEASE/SMARTBUY CONTRACTS, THIS ALLOWANCE MUST BE
UTILIZED TO REDUCE THE CAPITALIZED COST OF THE GMAC SMARTLEASE
CONTRACT OR THE AMOUNT TO FINANCE FOR THE GMAC SMARTBUY CONTRACT.
ON GMAC SMARTLEASE/SMARTBUY CONTRACTS, THIS ALLOWANCE MAY NOT BE
OFFERED AS CASH TO THE CUSTOMER.

AUGUST 19, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

ELIGIBLE MODELS/REQUIRED OPTIONS/ORDER TYPES AND ALLOWANCES:
ELIGIBLE MODELS: ALL NEW AND UNUSED 2004 MODELS LISTED BELOW:

CHEVROLET:
SILVERADO 1500 CREW CABS

$1000 Rebate

GENERAL MOTORS GMAC/NUVELL FINANCING ALLOWANCE PROGRAM
04-31ABA-4

THIS IS A GENERAL MOTORS GMAC/NUVELL FINANCING INCENTIVE THAT IS
INCREMENTAL TO MOST OTHER ELIGIBLE INCENTIVES. THIS ALLOWANCE IS
AVAILABLE ON ELIGIBLE DELIVERIES TO CUSTOMERS WHO EITHER LEASE OR
FINANCE THEIR VEHICLE THROUGH GMAC OR NUVELL. SEE DETAILS BELOW.

THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ON DELIVERIES TO RESIDENTS OF THE WESTERN
REGION ONLY.

IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTES:

# - THE CUSTOMER MUST FINANCE THE VEHICLE THROUGH GMAC OR NUVELL TO BE
ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM. THEY MAY USE EITHER A SUPPORTED OR
NON-SUPPORTED (STANDARD) SMARTLEASE/SMARTBUY OR APR PROGRAM.

- FOR GMAC SMARTLEASE/SMARTBUY CONTRACTS, THIS ALLOWANCE MUST BE
UTILIZED TO REDUCE THE CAPITALIZED COST OF THE GMAC SMARTLEASE
CONTRACT OR THE AMOUNT TO FINANCE FOR GMAC SMARTBUY CONTRACTS.
THIS ALLOWANCE MAY NOT BE OFFERED AS CASH TO THE CUSTOMER.

- FOR RETAIL PURCHASE CONTRACTS, THIS ALLOWANCE MUST BE UTILIZED AS
DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE AND DISCLOSED IN THE OTHER OR MANUFACTURER
REBATE FIELD ON THE DOWNPAYMENT LINE OF THE CONTRACT. THIS
ALLOWANCE MAY NOT BE OFFERED AS CASH TO THE CUSTOMER.

PROGRAM TIME PERIOD (DELIVERED):
SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

ELIGIBLE MODELS/REQUIRED OPTIONS/ORDER TYPES AND ALLOWANCES:
ELIGIBLE MODELS: ALL NEW AND UNUSED 2004/2005 MODELS LISTED BELOW:

2004 MODELS: ALLOWANCE:
MALIBU $1500
MALIBU MAXX $1500
IMPALA $500
MONTE CARLO $500
SILVERADO -LLY $1000
AVALANCHE 2X2 $1000
AVALANCHE 4X4 $500
BLAZER $1500
TRAILBLAZER $1500
TRAILBLAZER EXT $1500
TAHOE $1500
SUBURBAN $1500

2005 MODELS: ALLOWANCE:
MALIBU $1500
MALIBU MAXX $1500
SILVERADO –LLY $500

# DEALER MUST SUBMIT A GMAC OR NUVELL CONTRACT TO THEIR LOCAL GMAC
OR NUVELL OFFICE ALONG WITH A COPY OF A SIGNED INCENTIVE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM. BOTH THE CONTRACT AND THE FORM MUST INDICATE
THE ALLOWANCE WAS USED AS EITHER DOWN PAYMENT OR CAPITALIZED COST
REDUCTION.

Bonus Cash (04-31CC-2/MUJ) 10/1/03 THRU 1/3/05
Military Rebate - $750 bonus cash on 2003/2004 Chevrolets
THE CUSTOMER MUST PRESENT THEIR MILITARY IDENTIFICATION
OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT CLEARLY REFLECTS ACTIVE
STATUS. THE DEALER MUST INSURE THAT A COPY OF THE MILITARY
STATUS VERIFICATION DOCUMENT ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS
MESSAGE BE FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND RETAINED IN THE
DEALER'S DEAL FILE.

Bonus Cash (04-06M/VHD) 9/1/04 – 9/30/04
PROGRAM NAME: GM BONUS CASH FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
IN THE GM EMPLOYEE PURCHASE PROGRAM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
GENERAL MOTORS IS ANNOUNCING A NATIONAL BONUS CASH INCENTIVE FOR
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS OF THE GM EMPLOYEE PURCHASE PROGRAM WHO
PURCHASE/LEASE A SELECT ELIGIBLE NEW AND UNUSED MODEL.

PROGRAM TIME PERIOD (DELIVERED):
SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

ELIGIBLE MODELS/REQUIRED OPTIONS/ORDER TYPES AND ALLOWANCES:
ELIGIBLE MODELS: ALL NEW AND UNUSED 2004/2005 PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS
***EXCLUDING CADILLAC CTS-V, STS AND XLR, CHEVROLET 2005 CORVETTE AND 2005 SSR AND HUMMER H1***
ALLOWANCE: $1000 BONUS CASH

Bonus Cash (04-09I/VHD) 9/1/04 – 9/30/04
PROGRAM NAME: GM BONUS CASH FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
IN THE GM DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEE PURCHASE PROGRAM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
GENERAL MOTORS IS ANNOUNCING A NATIONAL BONUS CASH INCENTIVE FOR
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS OF THE GM DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEE PURCHASE PROGRAM WHO PURCHASE/LEASE A SELECT ELIGIBLE NEW AND UNUSED MODEL.

PROGRAM TIME PERIOD (DELIVERED):
SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

ELIGIBLE MODELS/REQUIRED OPTIONS/ORDER TYPES AND ALLOWANCES:
ELIGIBLE MODELS: ALL NEW AND UNUSED 2004/2005 PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS
***EXCLUDING CADILLAC CTS-V, STS AND XLR, CHEVROLET 2005 CORVETTE AND 2005 SSR AND HUMMER H1***
ALLOWANCE: $1000 BONUS CASH