Took GM employee pricing deal...new Redline

Roadie Rob · 08-23-2008, 01:22 AM

Mixed emotions here...

Sad = traded in my beloved silver pearl, Hahn Stage II 2.4L that I have had for 1 year and 51 weeks with 23,800 glorious "smiles" on it. It was an early model (June 2006 build) without the door locks and seat adjuster among many things missing. It gave me headaches with rear diff. problems among a few other things but it was still my baby.

Happy = got what I truly wanted all along - chili pepper Redline. Also quite happy that most kinks from the '07 RL run should be gone. Very happy to have new technology a la tire pressure gauges, door lock buttons, power seat height, and many more.

To follow forum rules, here are the pics from delivery tonight. Note - I did NOT request the pinstripes (came with the car from another dealership) but I have become quite fond of them...it will make mine stand out for sure!! Tastefully done when looking at it person (IMOP).

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elwood58 · 08-23-2008, 01:45 AM

Congrats on the new Redline. Beautiful car! I like the pinstripes.

firstpinkever · 08-23-2008, 03:20 AM

congrats, its always hard to see the first one go until yourev the new one up!

soltino · 08-23-2008, 03:25 AM

"Took GM employee pricing deal"

Details?

tino

BSRL · 08-23-2008, 06:01 AM

I hope you got a good deal on your trade. Sometimes it's hard to get anything near what the car is worth with aftermarket parts, especially a Hahn Stage II on it. Congrats on your new RL though!

kennysabarese · 08-23-2008, 09:16 AM

What problems are there with the 07? I have one but I'm new to the forum so probably haven't seen those threads

SkyNV · 08-23-2008, 09:30 AM

Congrats on the new ride!

What kind of deal did you get on the trade in with that kit on? Did it better or hurt your trade?

Did you have any issues with the HAHN stage II also?

Thanks and happy boosting!

Roadie Rob · 08-23-2008, 11:29 AM

My silver pearl trade came in at $16,150. Options were: leather, 6-disc Monsoon, LSD, chrome, and spoiler - basically loaded (5-speed manual). Original MSRP was $27,100 which was the FIRST base price of $23,450 if you recall (before all the GM bumps). Without the kit, the KBB "good" rating had me at ~$17,000.

The Hahn kit did hurt the trade. No additional value was given to it. Actually, they dropped $250 off the trade since they wanted to open up the engine prior to re-sale to ensure nothing was fried. I had to bring back the OEM exhaust, OEM airbox, and the manifold, injectors, etc... from the Hahn swap so they could restore the car to OEM (probably sell off the Hahn kit via eBay or something...).

As for the other questions, the GM employee price dropped my new RL by $3,200 so it was not too far from a wash on the Hahn kit cost ($4,700 nstalled) plus the fact I needed new tires in the next 6 monhts (another expense of $1,000-$1,200).

Regarding the '07 issues, well...it's can be a long list depending on who you talk to. Rear differential issues plagued most of the '07's propmting a recall / service bulletin while others were more sporadic (brake failure, clunks, misfires, running rich A/F ratios, etc...).

Full fresh warranty, new tires and brakes, and all the fun of wathcing the ODO go from only 100 miles up to ??????? whatever I want.

New miles and new smiles await.

SkyBaby · 08-23-2008, 12:04 PM

CONGRATS TO YOU TWO........ I am happy for you..... I may be doing the same.. but not the crash part..... i hope.. anyway... THAT IS WAY AWESOME...SkyBaby

compdoc777 · 08-23-2008, 12:09 PM

Damn you could have had one of us return your car to stock if you wanted to give away the SC.

Hell, I would have flown up there taken in off returned your car to stock and shipped that stuff back to Houston and given you $1000 cash you could have put down on the new car.

Crazy!

Anyone else going to do something crazy like that let me know...!

Bogie · 08-23-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by compdoc777

Anyone else going to do something crazy like that let me know...!

Well, I do remember someone here got married right after buying a SKY. But again, that's probably too late too.

As for Roadie, check to see if it has an aux vacuum pump. If it doesn't, make sure the dealer has implemented the latest OHB Brake TSB. And even then, you need to test the brakes on a cold start to make sure all is well. You may have gotten rid of the 07 quirks, but remember the 08 has its own quirks...the brakes being the biggest one. Congrats.

**Celt03** · 08-23-2008, 01:47 PM

BSRL · 08-23-2008, 01:53 PM

Well, as long as your happy in the end I guess that is all that matters. I'm sure you will enjoy your new car just as much.

BEAR FAN · 08-23-2008, 02:23 PM

congrats, hope to check it out at the dells, like the pin stripes.

marlboromike · 08-23-2008, 03:08 PM

Congratulations...I cannot separate myself from Vin#1414...but Chili Red was a second choice for me...although with the 2009 colors, the RUBY RED...at least u now have the better looking instrument cluster and stitching on the seats...I already switched out both...but enjoy your RIDE!

SkyBaby · 08-24-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEAR FAN

congrats, hope to check it out at the dells, like the pin stripes.

I really like the pin stripes also... very nice SkyBaby

MidniteBlues · 08-24-2008, 03:27 PM

You didn't state what year R/L you bought, was it 08 OR 09?

If 09 the brake aux pump should be installed, if 08 & if not, that is not good

.. This was the reason we did not upgrade last year when we looked at 08s. Is this employee discount valid for all cars in GM? AND more important, is it valid for 09's?

Never-the-less congrats on your new wheels, and happy motoring..

cerberus · 08-24-2008, 03:29 PM

Congrats on the new ride and fresh start.

Bogie · 08-25-2008, 01:47 AM

The late production run 08 RLs have the vacuum pump. I would seriously check to see what you have. A low vacuum start can be very very nasty...and dangerous.

**SKY 07** · 08-25-2008, 04:56 AM

Congrats..... I love the pinstipes too.

Enjoy. T.

GetAboutRL · 08-25-2008, 10:01 AM

Congratulations! I too gave serious thought to trading up ... and have a few days remaining in GM's 'Employee' promotion to jump.
I took delivery late in 2006 (see signature below) and made modest mods for better mpg and sound. I have also lived through (and currently am enduring) various problems .. plus I have nearly 50,000 "smiles" .. and new tires being delivered this week ... so I really doubt I will. I still really love this car!

Decisions ... decisions

08-23-2008, 01:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Roadie Rob First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 319 My Photos: (0)	Took GM employee pricing deal...new Redline Mixed emotions here... Sad = traded in my beloved silver pearl, Hahn Stage II 2.4L that I have had for 1 year and 51 weeks with 23,800 glorious "smiles" on it. It was an early model (June 2006 build) without the door locks and seat adjuster among many things missing. It gave me headaches with rear diff. problems among a few other things but it was still my baby. Happy = got what I truly wanted all along - chili pepper Redline. Also quite happy that most kinks from the '07 RL run should be gone. Very happy to have new technology a la tire pressure gauges, door lock buttons, power seat height, and many more. To follow forum rules, here are the pics from delivery tonight. Note - I did NOT request the pinstripes (came with the car from another dealership) but I have become quite fond of them...it will make mine stand out for sure!! Tastefully done when looking at it person (IMOP). . . . __________________ -Roadie Rob 2007 Sky - Hahn Stage II (gone 8/22/08) 2008 Sky Redline (new 8/22/08)

08-23-2008, 01:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
elwood58 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 25 My Photos: (0)	Congrats on the new Redline. Beautiful car! I like the pinstripes. __________________ 2008 SLY Solstice GXP Auto with all of the goodies 3" Magnaflow CAT Back K&N Drop In MRZ Performance Billet Caps JPM Pads (nothing fancy)

08-23-2008, 03:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
firstpinkever Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mansfield,Texas Posts: 367 My Photos: (9)	congrats, its always hard to see the first one go until yourev the new one up! __________________ John and Stacey Precour First Yellow in Texas VIN # 2158 Black interior all options except XM Red Calipers Painted to match Engine Cover with Pearl Red Underbody Neon Lights

08-23-2008, 06:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
BSRL Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 746 My Photos: (2)	I hope you got a good deal on your trade. Sometimes it's hard to get anything near what the car is worth with aftermarket parts, especially a Hahn Stage II on it. Congrats on your new RL though! __________________ My Car Domain Page: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3051777

08-23-2008, 09:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
kennysabarese Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northeast NJ Posts: 120 My Photos: (0)	What problems are there with the 07? I have one but I'm new to the forum so probably haven't seen those threads __________________ 2007 Sky RL - Black on Black Purchased used with 8,500 miles 5/7/08 Chrome wheels RMR Style Bar - Silver Photos from MASSC Skylands Rally: http://www.kennysabarese.com/stuff/skylandsrally/

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08-23-2008, 03:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
soltino First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 104 My Photos: (0)	"Took GM employee pricing deal" Details? tino

08-23-2008, 09:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
SkyNV Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 275 My Photos: (0)	Congrats on the new ride! What kind of deal did you get on the trade in with that kit on? Did it better or hurt your trade? Did you have any issues with the HAHN stage II also? Thanks and happy boosting! __________________ ******************** Pick up: 5/21/07 Black 2.4L SKY with plumbing ONE HOT SKY AMONG MANY**

08-23-2008, 11:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Roadie Rob First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 319 My Photos: (0)	My silver pearl trade came in at $16,150. Options were: leather, 6-disc Monsoon, LSD, chrome, and spoiler - basically loaded (5-speed manual). Original MSRP was $27,100 which was the FIRST base price of $23,450 if you recall (before all the GM bumps). Without the kit, the KBB "good" rating had me at ~$17,000. The Hahn kit did hurt the trade. No additional value was given to it. Actually, they dropped $250 off the trade since they wanted to open up the engine prior to re-sale to ensure nothing was fried. I had to bring back the OEM exhaust, OEM airbox, and the manifold, injectors, etc... from the Hahn swap so they could restore the car to OEM (probably sell off the Hahn kit via eBay or something...). As for the other questions, the GM employee price dropped my new RL by $3,200 so it was not too far from a wash on the Hahn kit cost ($4,700 nstalled) plus the fact I needed new tires in the next 6 monhts (another expense of $1,000-$1,200). Regarding the '07 issues, well...it's can be a long list depending on who you talk to. Rear differential issues plagued most of the '07's propmting a recall / service bulletin while others were more sporadic (brake failure, clunks, misfires, running rich A/F ratios, etc...). Full fresh warranty, new tires and brakes, and all the fun of wathcing the ODO go from only 100 miles up to ??????? whatever I want. New miles and new smiles await. __________________ -Roadie Rob 2007 Sky - Hahn Stage II (gone 8/22/08) 2008 Sky Redline (new 8/22/08) Last edited by Roadie Rob : 08-23-2008 at 11:32 AM.

08-23-2008, 12:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
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compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 593 My Photos: (6)	Damn you could have had one of us return your car to stock if you wanted to give away the SC. Hell, I would have flown up there taken in off returned your car to stock and shipped that stuff back to Houston and given you $1000 cash you could have put down on the new car. Crazy! Anyone else going to do something crazy like that let me know...! __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, JPM Dash Red leather, WDE Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, BSR Tune, Fujita Intake, Dejon IC pipes, Hahn IC, 3" Magnaflow Quad Exhaust, DDM BBK (RED), BlackCatCustom Gauges. http://www.compdoc777.com/Carstuff/sky1.jpg

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08-23-2008, 01:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
BSRL Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 746 My Photos: (2)	Well, as long as your happy in the end I guess that is all that matters. I'm sure you will enjoy your new car just as much. __________________ My Car Domain Page: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3051777

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BEAR FAN Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12 My Photos: (0)	congrats, hope to check it out at the dells, like the pin stripes.

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MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,580 My Photos: (0)	You didn't state what year R/L you bought, was it 08 OR 09? If 09 the brake aux pump should be installed, if 08 & if not, that is not good .. This was the reason we did not upgrade last year when we looked at 08s. Is this employee discount valid for all cars in GM? AND more important, is it valid for 09's? Never-the-less congrats on your new wheels, and happy motoring.. __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -

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Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,476 My Photos: (0)	The late production run 08 RLs have the vacuum pump. I would seriously check to see what you have. A low vacuum start can be very very nasty...and dangerous. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

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SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 1,526 My Photos: (2)	Congrats..... I love the pinstipes too. Enjoy. T. __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good

08-25-2008, 10:01 AM	#21 (permalink)
GetAboutRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Capital District of New York Posts: 1,515 My Photos: (0)	Congratulations! I too gave serious thought to trading up ... and have a few days remaining in GM's 'Employee' promotion to jump. I took delivery late in 2006 (see signature below) and made modest mods for better mpg and sound. I have also lived through (and currently am enduring) various problems .. plus I have nearly 50,000 "smiles" .. and new tires being delivered this week ... so I really doubt I will. I still really love this car! Decisions ... decisions __________________ "Lucifer" is my name! Deposit:4-11-06 & Titled:11-28-06 SKY "Red Line" Silver Pearl, Black Wings on it's back, Bloody Red interior, Dejon intercooler/Solo Exhaust, Robert's screen. If you suddenly feel warm, it is just me passing through grinning!