Well, I did get the card so we will see; however, the Pacifica Hybrid is so good we are probably just going to hold out for it instead and use our money for it. I still might trade but it is going to have to an amazing deal to get me to part with my 2012 volt for a 2017 Volt.
I am an original GM card owner not subject to redemption limits, but limited by $500 per year for 7 years so $3500 (except when they occasionally run some promotion to juice it up a bit). I wonder how they deal with the classic GM cards? my guess is that they've forgotten the dozen or so of us left who haven't died, cancelled their credit card, or switched to the new buypower card. if you are still on the "New" GM card, you should really consider switching to the BuyPower card as there are no redemption limits, thy just constrain you at the credit card purchases to 2% after the first $250 per year. Even at that rate, I computed that I could have gotten a new ELR for free if I could parlay something like $3M through the BuyPower card. That would require money laundering at an all new level to get a free car.
Smart man letting the Gf win this fight/discussion. For me it was the opposite, my wife insisted on something hybrid/electric and the Malibu hybrid didn't exist at the time. So no CTS-V, vette, mustang, Camaro, Challenger, Chevy SS or Volvo C30 for me... (can anybody guess the common thread amongst those cars listed?) She now habitually steals my car when she wants it knowing full well my commute needs the EV miles over hers. But I love her and love being married, so she wins.
Wait, you have to spend money on your card as well as buy a new car by the end of feb? That seems counter productive, as you need some cash to buy a new car. Unless you have the cash lying around and needed a new car anyway, don't let these offers cause you to do something stupid.
OK, may 1st is better than reb 28th. Still it doesn't give you much time if you can't find the features you want and need to special order your car with the options you want. Alas, I've never done that - there's more power in haggling on the car sitting on the lot, ignored by other customers for months, and arm twisting the dealership to sell it far below MSRP. Plus, who knows if the CT6 PHEV will be shipping by that time.
What about a demo or loaner car?
It should really just depend on the title but there are probably weird exceptions with certain demos. If the car has been titled, then NOPE...I would never expect any points or farm bureau as those only apply to new cars. If the car hasn't been titled (I believe there might be a mileage restriction if my memory is right under certain situations...could be wrong though) then you should be able to use any discounts as the car is still considered new. The title is usually the determining factor.
