Cash in on killer deals: Saturn cars hugely discounted

GM is making a dash toward profitability, and changing its brand profile is big part of that process. Essentially it wants to shed brands that are less relevant to the current public opinion, which is demanding fuel efficient cars with high reliability and low cost.

Customers could always rely on purchasing Saturn cars without the usual negotiation antics but the brand hasn't been successful in convincing people that it has a high level of fuel efficiency. Pontiac is known for sportier vehicles with some pep and that isn't a mix GM wants to market right now either. But what does this all mean for you?

Very low prices. GM is trying to remake itself into a greener, more agile company focused on fewer brands that are delivering what its customers want and that means it has excess inventory to eliminate. Specifically that translates into a $7,000 discount for dealers who want to buy leftover inventory. Ostensibly that’s so dealers can replenish temporary rental vehicles that it lends out to customers who stop by for maintenance, but dealers may also use it to slash prices for public consumption.

This circumstance is different than a normal rebate because GM is asking dealers to buy the cars before the discount applies as opposed to a more traditional rebate that may apply as a credit on a vendor invoice after a consumer purchase.

Right now the company is advertising two hybrid Saturn cars: the VUE hybrid (compact crossover) and the AURA hybrid (sport sedan). Neither of them breaks the 40mpg range and the imagery on their front page is a bit gray. But, it’s hard to argue with deep discounts at the dealer coupled with THE SALE for Saturn cars that it advertises on the front page.

It’s a great opportunity to save some cash as GM closes out Saturn cars from its inventory!