The 2012 Chevy Sonic - How I Would Buy One Equipped

Good afternoon,

Hope everyone is awake with this Daylight Savings Time adjustment that happened this weekend.  I know it means less sleep at first but the sun does go down later in the evening which is a plus.  It definitely makes a difference, it keeps our moods in a positive flow.

So today in this article I am going to highlight, if I were to buy a 2012 Chevy Sonic, this is how I would order it.  Before we get started, here is the Chevy Sonic's own Music Video.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan - Courtesy from www.chevrolet.com

Pretty sweet huh?

Let's get started.  The first thing we need to find out is the hatchback or the sedan version.  Being more conservative myself, I will choose the sedan.  For just $1,000 more if you choose the sportier 5-Door, you will definitely get your money's worth, if only in cargo capacity and versatility alone. The next item to check off is the exterior color: options are crystal red tintcoat, victory red, summit white, black, silver ice metallic, inferno orange metallic, blue topaz metallic, and cyber-gray metallic.  My choice is the Black, its a sharp color on this vehicle.

The next item to go over is the trim levels.  With this vehicle being a compact vehicle, the new car prices are very affordable.  Like most Chevy's, the Sonic shares the popular trim levels of LS, LT, and LTZ; ranging in price from $14,600 to $19,420.  I am going for the LTZ for the price since it's no more than a lower end Cruze.

Then next we have the power train.  The Chevy Sonic offers two engines, the 1.8L base engine and the 1.4L Turbo.  The difference in price between the two is $700.00.  Not bad considering the Highway mileage on the 1.8L is 35 and the 1.4L manual is 40mpg (1.4L automatic not rated yet).  That is a 5 miles per gallon more and you can recoup that in about 3 yrs or so depending on driving habits.  This is a tough one, but I will order the 1.4L Turbo with the 6-speed Automatic Transmission.

The last item is the sunroof.  I know most people that have sunroofs do not really use them, but for me if I have the option to get one, I will.  So a sunroof is $850.00 extra.

Now lets rehash what I want in my Sonic:

• 2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ Sedan
• Black Exterior
• Black Interior
• 1.4L Turbo Engine
• 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Sunroof

Here is the pricing on this vehicle:

• MSRP: $20,270
• Preferred: $19,554.89
• EVA <$250.00>
• GMS Price: $19,304.89
• USAA <$750.00>   Thanks dad for retired US Air Force and grandfathering me into the USAA company.
• My price: $18,554.89 plus state tax and Documentation Fee.

So there you have it, if I was to buy a Chevy Sonic today, this is how I would want one equipped.  Now, I didn't go over what was standard on the LTZ trim level, but if you have questions please do leave them at the comments page and I can answer them for you. Also, here is the link to Eriks Chevrolet.

Thanks for reading,

Mark H.

Follow me on Twitter: @MarkHChevySales

Chevrolet Trade In Purchase Bonus Cash Allowance

Good morning everyone,

This is the first post of the month, I know I am a little late on this.  The current incentives that came out on 3/1/12  are pretty strong and throughout the month of March I will highlight them.  Today's post is about the Trade In Purchase Bonus Cash on Avalanche, Silverado, Tahoe, and Suburban.

Lets get started,

Customers who own a 1999 or newer car or light truck GM vehicle and trade in their vehicle towards the PURCHASE of one of the listed models below get allowance as shown. *This offer N/A with Supported Lease Programs.

2011-2012 Avalanche, Silverado 1500 only = $2,000.00
2011-2012 Silverado 2500/3500 with L96 gas = $1,000.00
2011-2012 Silverado 2500/3500 with LGH or LML Diesel = $2,750.00
2011-2012 Tahoe or Suburban = $1,000.00


The current offer is good through 4/30/12 and for complete details call me at 1-800-967-8244

Thanks for reading and if you have any questions, leave a comment at the bottom.  Also check out our Facebook and Twitter Pages: Eriks Chevrolet Facebook, Eriks Chevrolet Twitter

Mark H.
Follow me on Twitter: @MarkHChevySales

Bonus Cash, Bonus Cash!!

Good evening,

A friendly reminder that GM came out with some bonus cash on Feb. 15th. $500.00 for both the Chevrolet 12' Traverse and 12' Malibu.

Photo Courtesy of EriksChevrolet.com

List of current incentives (that end 2/29/12) by Blog Post:
GM Owner Appreciation Days
Chevy Impala Time is Right Now
GM Credit Card Bonus Earnings Feb 2012


Thanks,

Mark H.

GE to Buy 12,000 Chevrolet Volts by 2015

Good evening,

My brother sent me this e-mail.  In the next three years, GE has pushed the Electric Vehicle (EV) market to the forefront with a pledge of buying 25,000 new EV's with about 12,000 of them being the Chevrolet Volt.  These vehicles will replace their global fleet of vehicles through its Capital Fleet Services Business.

What are your thoughts about this?  I think this is a great idea that GE has done and it will definitely make the EV's more noticeable and push the technology even further.  In the bigger cities, the infrastructure will improve (Charging Stations).

Here is the article on GE reports' website: GE to Buy 12,000 Chevrolet Volts

Have a great evening and thanks for reading,


Mark H.


Mark Hemmerly
Eriks Chevrolet
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Phone: (765)457-8333
mhemmerly@erikschevrolet.com
Follow on Twitter: @MarkHChevySales

P.S. $50 Referral Check can be yours by referring me to a friend and they purchase a new or pre-own vehicle.

The Chevy Impala, The time is "Right Now"

Good afternoon everyone,

Just wanted to pass along information that I received yesterday.  GM came out with additional money for the Chevy Impala for GM Employee buyers.  The employee vehicle allowance (EVA) was $2,500.  Now it has received additional $1,000 to make it a total of $3,500 EVA.  You can't beat that.

So I grabbed an invoice of a 2012 LT Impala, with a LT Sunroof Package (which includes an Universal Home Remote).  The MSRP is $28,995.00

Lets take a look at the current incentives which are good through 2/29/12


MSRP $28,995.00
Pref     $28,268.41
EVA <$3,500.00>
           $24,768.41
Rebate <$4,000.00>
           $20,768.41 plus tax and doc fee

Oh yea, we do have the GM Loyalty Program going on right now.
You have a GM vehicle in the household that's a '99 or newer?  If yes, that's an additional $500.00 off


$20,768.41
<$500.00>
$20,268.41 plus tax and doc fee

That is a total of $8,726.59 off of sticker!





Here is a little music video for your Thursday afternoon...Right Now

Hope this information helps,

Mark H.


Mark Hemmerly
Eriks Chevrolet
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Phone: (765)457-8333
mhemmerly@erikschevrolet.com
Follow on Twitter: @MarkHChevySales

P.S. $50 Referral Check can be yours by referring me to a friend and they purchase a new or pre-own vehicle.

Chevy Sonic featured in the Needing/Getting Music Video

Good morning everyone,

I know I already posted this on my Facebook wall, but I liked it too much for people not to see this the first time around.  This music video amazes me every time I see it.  I really want to know the background on how they did this, computer algorithm or something?  I like what Chevy is doing on their commercials and advertising.  It's different and unique and gets people talking about their cars.

By the way, its Monday, so you need a little break.
Needing/Getting by Ok Go

Thanks for reading,

Mark H.

GM Credit Card Bonus Earnings February 2012

Good morning everyone,

Just wanted to pass along information that GM has topped off GM cards good through the end of the month February (2/29/12).  This offer is good for SELECT GM card members toward the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2011-2012 Buick, Cadillac, CHEVROLET, and GMC vehicle.

Here are the offers:
Top Off to $2,000 or $3,000 to Select GM card and GM Flexible Earnings Card Members
$750 in Bonus earnings to GM Extended Family Card Members
$1,000 in Bonus earnings to Select GM Business Card Members
$1,250 in Bonus earnings to Select GM card Members
$500 in Bonus to Select Blue/Gold GM card Members

For complete details of the program, contact me at 765-457-8333.

There is additional money out there on a new car, just don't miss out on it!

Thanks for reading,

Mark H.