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Editorial
You’re invited to attend our 23rd Annual Oktoberfest, customer appreciation celebration, on October 1 0, from 4 - ??. This year’s event will include a car show, with 1 00% of the entry proceeds going to the Foothills Animal Shelter (http://foothillsanimalshelter.org/). The show is limited to the first 1 00 entrants, so watch your email inbox for the details, entry form and instructions. We’ve convinced the City of Lakewood that it’s a good idea to close down Garrison Street at Colfax, just for our car show. We’ve added a second food serving area as well as a 3600 square foot outdoor hospitality tent. The beer garden will be expanded and our German nut roaster will be onsite again this year (a definite favorite!). Last year’s celebration brought 1 200 people to our dealership and we are hoping to see over 1 500 this year. Hope to see you here! Sincerely, Justin Adis General Manager
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The Cayman Launch Celebration
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With Sincere Gratitude for a Job Well Done...
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Dogs Love Cars
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Car Lovin' Critter Photo Contest
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Third Annual Prestige Imports Mountain Tour
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Cycling Through Summer Photo Challenge
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Meet the Prestige Imports Sales Team
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A Friendly Face Around the Dealership
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20 Questions - Le Mans Trivia Quiz
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We Are a Two Audi Family...
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Oktoberfest Announcement
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Shopping at Prestige Since Before It Was Prestige
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The Cayman Launch Celebration
On April 25th Prestige Imports hosted a party to celebrate the launch of the all-new 201 4 Porsche Cayman. The event featured gift bags for the first 1 00 attendees, energetic music, dramatic lighting, Porsche videos, delicious hors d'oeuvres, a signature cocktail, and most importantly, the unveiling of the all new Porsche Cayman. For the party, the Porsche Showroom was transformed through the addition of fabrics, tables, and lighting. There was even a circular bar sporting a stunning ice sculpture and bottles of our signature cocktail. Porsche Sales Manager Dean Blackwelder welcomed everyone to the event and Porsche Sales Specialists Sean Farshchi and Graham Pearce spent some time talking about the lineage of the Cayman line and presenting the spectacular new features of the completely updated 201 4 Cayman and Cayman S. In addition to the Cayman that was displayed on the showroom floor, two other versions pulled up
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outside the front doors as the car was unveiled. This allowed everyone to mingle around the cars and get a good look. Considering the unpredictable nature of spring weather in Colorado, the event went off without a hitch. Guests and employees spent time getting to know each other and talking about all things Porsche, and everyone got to spend some quality time with these extraordinary new vehicles. We are already looking forward to putting on future launch celebrations. Are you on our email list? If not, contact our Customer Care Department to get set-up. If so, be sure to watch your email for invitations and announcements. If you get a chance, stop by Prestige Imports and see how the redesigned Cayman takes precision, agility and balance to a whole new level.
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With Sincere Gratitude for a Job Well Done... Dear Mr. Adis, I wanted to take the time out to personally write back to you regarding your letter that I recently received about my car buying experience at Prestige Imports. First and foremost, thank you. You are absolutely correct that in today’s automotive marketplace there are plenty of cars to compare with a wide variety of options and dealerships to purchase from. I also believe in today’s world, people rarely take the time out to recognize each other or organizations for good and bad experiences. As someone who used to work in the service industry, I am more than aware of survey results and how important they are. Therefore I wanted to take the time to personally tell you about purchasing my Audi Q5 3.0 T. Please feel free to share this letter with those you deem appropriate. Most 27-year-old females do not purchase a $50,000 car on their own. In case you have not figured out yet, I am not most 27-year-old females. I test drove 20 different automobiles ranging from $28,000 - $85,000 and while I would love to tell you selecting an Audi was an easy decision, it was not. It was however the perfect decision and not only am I more than happy with my selection, I am thrilled that I have joined a family of other satisfied customers who also love driving incredible vehicles. My father has driven and owned some of the world’s most expensive automobiles and has purchased Audi’s from Prestige Imports in the past; and therefore, I would never be content with a car that took me from point A to point B. Why have or be ordinary when extraordinary is in the picture? Please know that your management staff and sales associates are doing a wonderful job. Not only did they
listen to my father’s numerous car stories but they knew who was buying the car at the end of the day. You have no idea how important this is to me and how many dealerships forget to acknowledge that women can drive these cars like they were engineered to be driven and are capable of purchasing a car on their own. Bruce Kosters and Scott West deserve acknowledgement for going above and beyond my expectations. While I wish I knew his name, there is another individual who deserves possibly more kudos. This young man was the first to greet me every single time I came to the dealership. He was exceptionally pleasant, always smiling and very willing to help find a sales associate. From what I could see, he simply moved the cars, secured the lot at the close of business and helped train new individuals on moving the cars properly. When leaving with my new car, he genuinely congratulated me and made my day even better. I’m going to assume that you know who he is, please extend my thank you to him. I look forward to more Audi events and a continued successful partnership. With sincere gratitude for a job well done, thank you. Sincerely, Katelan
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Dogs Love Cars
Be sure to keep up with all of our furry, fuzzy, and fluffy guests on our Instagram feed
@Prestige_CO
Clockwise from top center: Snorkel Bean Lola Rocky Marley Hunter Ollie & Barley
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In March and April of 201 3 Prestige Imports hosted the Car Lovin' Critter Photo Contest. We asked our customers and Facebook fans to submit a portrait of their favorite furry friend. Over the course of the contest 31 photos were submitted and 783 votes were cast. A four pack of tickets to a Colorado Avalanche game was awarded to Karma and her owner Jenny as a “midway� prize since they led the voting by a substantial amount at the close of business on April 6th. As the contest wound to a close on April 30th the voting really picked up, and it came down to a two dog race between Karma and Kula. In the end, Kula and her owner Beverly came out on top by a margin of only 1 6 votes. As the grand prize winners, Kula and Beverly received a 1 2X1 2 custom pet painting by David Kennett of BFF Pet Paintings, a local artist specializing in pet portraits. On May 21 st, Kula and Beverly met with Prestige Imports General Manager Justin Adis and received their painting from David. Beverly really liked the finished piece and said she had a perfect spot for it in her house.
Karma
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Third Annual Prestige Imports Mountain Tour
On Saturday, June 1 st, Prestige Imports held one of our biggest events of the year – our 3rd Annual Mountain Tour. Once again, we had enough participants to break the drive up into five groups and had the Lakewood Police Department on hand to usher each group through the stop light here at Colfax and Garrison.
Upon returning to the dealership, the drivers found that Prestige Imports General Manager Justin Adis and his Dad, Don, had the barbecue grills fired up and were busy flipping half-pound Angus burgers and turning gourmet brats. The lunch spread also included veggie burgers, baked beans, salads, chips, cookies and drinks.
The day started bright and early with a quick check-in at the tent in front of the Audi showroom, followed by a breakfast of Santiago’s Burritos and giant cinnamon rolls. After breakfast, the five drive groups pulled away from the dealership at ten minute intervals from 9:00AM to 9:40AM.
After eating lunch in either of the showrooms, the drivers were able to get a closer look at the new models from Porsche and Audi and talk a little shop with the Prestige Imports associates who were on hand to help with the event.
The groups proceeded West on 6th Avenue and then followed Highway 93 to the Golden Gate Canyon turnoff. After making their way up Clear Creek Canyon Road the groups merged onto the Peak to Peak Highway. The Peak to Peak highway led the drivers through the towns of Rollinsville, Nederland and Ward. Just past the town of Ward, our intrepid travelers made a hard right turn and proceeded down Lefthand Canyon toward Boulder. After winding their way down the canyon, the drivers turned right onto Olde Stage Road, followed by Lee Hill Drive. Once reaching the northern edge of Boulder, the route turned right onto Broadway and proceeded through town, past the Pearl Street Mall and then past the University of Colorado campus. After leaving the town via Highway 93, the drivers were able to push their speedometers back up to highway speeds for the trip down to Golden and then finally back to Lakewood.
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All in all, the 201 3 Mountain Tour was a resounding success with beautiful weather, excellent cars, a fun route, and outstanding food! All of us here at Prestige Imports had a truly exceptional experience and are already looking forward to next year.
This photo and background image courtesy of RJ O'Connor
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Cycling Through Summer Photo Challenge http://bit.ly/11 WLXge
In celebration of our passion for summer cycling, and in anticipation of the 201 3 Pro Cycling Challenge, Prestige Imports is holding a photo contest with incredible prizes. YOUR ASSIGNMENT We want to see your photo entries that revolve around Bikes and include family, friends, pets and outdoor fun around Colorado. Simply submit your best cycling themed photo to our contest and then you, and everyone else, will be able to vote for your favorite entries. Based on those votes we'll pick the winners! THE PRIZES You could win one of these incredible Pro Cycling Challenge opportunities, which will be awarded to the top two most voted photos: • Overnight stay at The Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch (Vail / BeaverCreek) during the Pro Cycling Challenge Individual Time Trial Stage (night of Thursday, August 22nd) • Two VIP passes to Stage 6 of the Pro Cycling Challenge from Loveland to Fort Collins (Saturday, August 24th) The leading vote getter will have their choice of these fabulous prizes, and the second place vote getter will receive the alternate prize. Prizes have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for other goods or services.
The entry and voting period is now open and will run through 6:00PM on Friday, August 9th. SUBMITTING YOUR PHOTO You can submit your photo directly on our Facebook contest page at http://bit.ly/11 WLXge. Also, you can submit your photo on either Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #picyclingthroughsummer. THE RULES No purchase or payment necessary to win. One entry photo per person. To enter, you must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (green card). Also, you must have "Liked" the Prestige Imports Facebook page prior to the votes being counted. Prestige Imports employees and their family members ARE eligible. You may vote once per day, and you may vote for multiple entries if you so desire. Obscene, provocative or otherwise questionable content will not be considered. We retain sole discretion as to what constitutes inappropriate content. By entering the contest, entrants agree to have their submitted name displayed on our website and used by us for any purpose, at any time, without any fee or other form of compensation. We reserve the right to disqualify users, without notice, and for any reason.
Meet the Prestige Imports Sales Team Scott West - Audi Sales Manager I am a fifth generation Colorado native. I simply could not envision living anywhere else in the world. I lead the proto-typical Colorado lifestyle of skiing, mountain biking, hiking and running. I have been married to my college sweetheart Lisa for thirteen years and we have two wonderful daughters, Lindsey and Brynn, who are twelve and nine. Most of my free time is spent coaching their basketball teams. The most amazing experience ever is to watch a child realize a passion for something and then watch them work hard to grow and improve at it. My loyalty to the Audi brand is quite similar. What originally drew me to the brand was Audi’s progressive attitude towards developing and engineering the world’s most superior cars. I have been with Audi since 1 999 and with Prestige Imports since 2001 . I feel that my friends and co-workers are indeed my extended family. Most of us have been working together for years and years. All of us realize how important it is to have that commitment to our customers and to provide them with the best customer service possible. We understand how fortunate we are to find ourselves in a position to represent the automobile company of the future. We will never lose sight of that commitment and will always continue to strive to grow and learn to meet our customers’ needs. Of all the vehicles Audi has produced, my favorite of all time is the masterpiece known as the 201 3/1 4 Audi S6. To me, this car is the embodiment of everything that makes Audi the world’s most innovative car manufacturer – style, speed, comfort and class leading technology all come together in this display of automotive perfection.
Dean Blackwelder Porsche Sales Manager
Adam Moore Pre-Owned Sales Manager
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Dania Dominici Audi Brand Specialist Derrick Holley Audi Brand Specialist
Sean Farshchi - Pre-Owned Internet Sales have spent the last seven years in the car business; all but one month of those seven years has been with Prestige Imports. I am honored to be the Audi Walkaround Champion. I enjoy a lot about working at Prestige Imports: the products are sensational and inspiring, I have a lot of awesome repeat customers, there is a family like atmosphere, our great management team make it fun to do business, but best of all we take care of our customers and do the right thing, which results in a very enjoyable work environment. My most favorite Audi ever is a Sprint Blue 2007-2008 RS4 because it is the pure essence of what makes an Audi an Audi. It’s a gem with Quattro all-wheel drive, built exclusively by Quattro gmbh, 4 doors, S-button, exquisitely understated, aluminum space frame, dynamic ride control, 420 horse power and a 4.2 liter engine. I get more excited driving and selling that car than any other Audi. Picking a favorite Porsche is a little harder, there are so many to choose from, but I think I prefer the 959 made from 1 986-1 989. I think it was one of the most forward thinking cars ever built. The car still seems modern and offers performance that some modern exotics still can’t compete with. It came equipped with ahead of its time nuances like air suspension and a massive peak torque ban for about 1 800 RPMs up through 5000 RPMs. I also like the styling of the 993 with its quintessential 5 dials and the tachometer front and center. The classic 911 rear engine is just an absolute masterpiece! I love the mountains, skiing, biking and am a sports fan, namely NFL football (Go Dolphins!) and I am an avid boxing fan. I play the mandolin and guitar – including a gorgeous 1 976 Martin D-28 Rosewood and a custom made A-5 mandolin with a carved spruce top and flame maple back and sides. Most of all I just love to spend time with my lovely wife, six year old daughter and our Akita!
Hillary Koerner Porsche Sales Specialist
Bruce Kosters Audi Brand Specialist
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Mark Sanders Porsche Sales Specialist
Jeremy Forcier - Audi Brand Specialist I have been in the automotive industry for eight and a half years and at Prestige Imports for about a year. I love working at Prestige Imports because of the people but also because of the way we do business – in a relaxed and friendly environment. My favorite Audi is the 201 0 RS6 Avant, only available in Europe. During my free time you can find me in the mountains on my mountain bike, motorcycle, or snowboard.
Matt Lynch Audi Brand Specialist
Mike Pearce - Audi Brand Specialist I am a Colorado native and have worked at Prestige Imports for almost eight years and in the automotive business for eight and a half years. I truly enjoy working with people, getting to know them, and giving them the best experience I can. Over the course of my life I have bought and leased several cars and I know what I didn’t like about those experiences so I try very hard not to do those things. Working in the automotive industry is a second career for me; previously I spent many years in the label printing industry in positions ranging from Sales, Production Management, Sales Management, VP of Operations, VP of Sales, and General Manager. I made the switch in careers because I have always loved cars and enjoyed selling – I really enjoy selling Audi vehicles. I really love the brand. My favorite Audi is the R8 but my favorite “realistic” Audi is the S4. I keep wishing Audi would bring the S4 Avant to the US. When I am not working my wife, Peggy, and I enjoy travelling. We’ve been on sailing vacations in the Caribbean, a few trips to Europe, Belize, and travelled quite a bit in the US. I also really enjoy spending time with my family – both my daughters are married and I have four grandchildren, two boys and two girls.
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Greg Romano - Audi Brand Specialist I am very new to the Prestige Imports family, I started May 29, 201 3, but I have been in the automobile industry since 1 985 because I love the people. My favorite vehicle has to be the 1 986 Porsche 930 Turbo Slant Nose. I am originally from Hermosa Beach, California but moved to Highlands Ranch, Colorado 1 5 years ago. I am married to my amazing wife Joy and we have two beautiful daughters, Carlie, who is 20 and attends UNC for Nursing, and Riley, who is 1 7, and is a senior at Mountain Vista High School. We love going back to California and hanging out on the beach with our old friends. When I am not working I am usually hanging out with my family or going to the gym.
Graham Pearce Porsche Sales Specialist
Rod McNa - Audi Brand Specialist I started at Prestige Imports in 1 978 in the parts department, I was then recruited to the service department where I was a Service Writer for ten years, following that I was asked to join the sales force. It was difficult to put into words the experience of working at the same dealership for so many years. There are so many good memories of fellow employees and clients it is hard to recall them. The best part about Prestige Imports has been the customers – some of which I have sold parts, serviced and sold them cars. There are families who have bought twenty cars – their loyalty to me and the brand has been truly amazing. It’s hard to pick a favorite Audi because they are all so great. A few of my favorites include the Audi Coupe, 4000 Quattro (I’ve owned a total of seven), the first 1 996 Pearl White Audi in Colorado (I invited my wife to the dealership and surprised her with it), and of the new carsRit’s just too hard to choose. I guess the best ones are the four I currently own. I have been married for twenty eight years to the most fabulous, creative woman – she has been a blessing in my life. We have four children, ages 24-37, and four grand children. When I am not at work or spending time with my family I enjoy the Colorado high country, traveling Europe, and spending time on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound.
Dave McManus Internet and Fleet Sales Gregg Sunfield Porsche Sales Specialist
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A Friendly Face Around the Dealership
Since joining the Prestige Imports family Stephen has become the kind of customer who sometimes stops by the dealership just to say hi and have a cup of coffee (he is also the kind of guy who carries his own ceramic mug). According to Stephen, “I started out as a customer and now I truly feel like they are friends.” Stephen currently drives a Porsche Cayenne Turbo which he chose because “it is the best engineered performance SUV available” and the best performance machine that he has ever driven. He also likes how stable the vehicle is in the mountains during our cold and icy Colorado winters. Stephen purchased both his Cayenne and a preowned Subaru for his son from Prestige Imports. He states, “The reason I purchased vehicles from Prestige Imports, first and foremost, is the people; it starts with the General Manager, [Justin Adis], and the sales staff; they are the best in the business.[R]The service staff is great also; they bend over backwards to help out and keep [me] informed as to any service issue.”
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In addition to being a friendly face that pops by the dealership occasionally Stephen also enjoys attending Prestige Imports events. He has attended two Mountain Tours and last year’s Day at the Track. Stephen indicated that the events are always a lot of fun, but that the track day was one of the most exciting events he’s ever attended. In his free time Stephen is a family man who loves to ski and bike in the mountains – and his Cayenne Turbo is perfect for his lifestyle. He states, “I get some strange looks from people when they are chugging up a mountain pass and we cruise by with a full car load of people and four bikes on the back.” Stephen had this to say in closing, “Overall, my experience with Prestige Porsche Audi has been unmatched by any car buying or service experience, I frequently recommend the dealership to my friends and acquaintances, and that is the best compliment I can offer.”
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20 Questions - Le Mans Trivia Quiz
What is the longest distance ever covered in a single Le Mans race? The Le Mans race lasts how many hours? Which is the world's oldest active endurance race? France's Le Mans England's RAC Rally Germany's Nurburgring 1 00km America's Daytona 24 hours Which is the only American manufacturer to have ever won Le Mans? What year was the first diesel car entered at Le Mans? What innovative feature helped Jaguar have considerable success at Le Mans in the fifties? Fuel Injection Turbo Charging Four Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Disc Brakes How did Ford's GT40 get its name? How long is the current Le Mans track? Which celebrity finished in 2nd place in the 1 979 Le Mans race driving a Porsche 935? Jerry Seinfeld Burt Reynolds Paul Newman Mick Jagger Demi Moore The Audi R1 8 was the first ___________ ___________ car to win at Le Mans? gasoline powered diesel powered hybrid electric ethanol fueled What car set the record for the fastest lap at Le Mans, at an average speed of 1 37.6 mph? Since the year 2000, how many times has an Audi won Le Mans? The record for most consecutive Le Mans wins is held by which Manufacturer? European car maker "Simca" holds what Le Mans record? Which tire manufacturer has the most Le Mans wins? What make & model has the most Le Mans wins? The Peugeot WM P87 entry in 1 988, became the first car to do what? What major event occured during the 1 955 Le Mans race? Which Driver has had the most wins at Le Mans? Which manufacturer has had the most wins at Le Mans?
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Answers: 1) The record stands at 3360 miles achieved in 2010 2) The Lemans race lasts for 24 hours 3) The worlds oldest active endurance race is Le Mans which has been held annualy, apart from a few exceptions, since 1923 4) Ford entered and won Le Mans with their GT40 in 1966, 1967, 1968 & 1969 5) In 1949 the Delettrez Special was powered by a diesel engine. Audi would bring diesel powered cars to Le Mans in 2006. 6) Jaguar's disk brakes proved to be far superior to the competition's drum brakes. 7) GT40 - GT stands for Grand Touring and 40 stands for the car's height in inches. English Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson (6'5") isn't able to fit inside the GT40. 8) After numerous changes over the years, the current length is 13.629 km. 9) Actor Paul Newman finished 2nd at Lemans in 1979. He was posthumously inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame on February 21, 2009. 10) The Audi R18 was the first hybrid electric car to win at Le Mans. 11) One of Porsche's mighty 917's, this one a 917K driven by Helmut Marko and Gijs van Lennep, still holds the record for fastest lap at Le Mans with an average speed of 137.6 mph. 12) Since the year 2000 Audi has won Le Mans 11 of 13 times. A Peugeot 908 won in 2009 and a Bentley won in 2003. 13) Porsche holds the record for most consecutive wins with seven (1981 - 1987). Ferrari is 2nd with six (1960 - 1965) 14) Simca sent the car with the smallest engine to Le Mans - a three cylinder with a displacement of 546 cubic centimeters (0.546 Liter or 33.31896 cubic inches). 15) Tire Manufacturer Dunlop has won the most Le Mans titles with 34. Michelin comes in a distant second with 22 and Goodyear is third with 14. 16) The make and model with the most wins is the Audi R8 with five. Alfa Romeo, Ford GT40 and Porsche 956 each had four wins. The Jaguar type D, Audi R10 TDI, Porsche 936, Ferrari 250 TR and Matra Simca MS670 all had three wins. 17) The Peugeot WM P87 was the first car to reach 400 km/h (251.7 mph) on the Mulsanne straight. It achieved this speed with a 2.8L turbo-charged V6 PRV engine. 18) The 1955 Le Mans disaster occurred during the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race, when a crash caused large pieces of racing car debris to fly into the crowd. Eighty-three spectators and driver Pierre Levegh died at the scene and 120 more were injured in the most catastrophic accident in motorsport history. 19) Danish driver Tom Kristensen has had the most wins at Le Mans. Nine total victories - seven with Audi, one with Bentley and one with Porsche 20) With 16 wins, Porsche has been the most prolific vehicle manufacturer at Le Mans. Audi comes in second with 12 wins.
Bonus Question:
What dealership in Colorado sells and services the top two car manufacturers in Le Mans history? That would be Prestige Imports - The Cradle ofAcceleration!
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We Are a Two Audi family...
The reason we purchased our Audi Q7 is because we have a family of four (plus a fairly large golden retriever!) and we love to head up to the mountains every weekend during ski season to ski and snowshoe. We are a very active family and we love to go camping, hiking and mountain biking during the summer. We are also always needing the Q7's huge 4.2 liter engine to haul a trailer and/or carry 47 passengers and all of their gear. We had leased an Audi A4 from Prestige Imports several years ago and were SO impressed with their high quality customer service that when it came time to lease another vehicle, we returned to Prestige Imports to lease our new Audi A6. Our boys insisted on "helping us" with this new decision and suggested that we check out other dealerships (BMW, Lexus, McDonald Audi) but we kept circling back to Prestige Imports based upon their selection/price and level of service. This was the first time that my husband could actually choose the "company car" that HE wanted vs. one being distributed to him, and all he wanted was the sleek A6 in the gorgeous dark blue with brown leather interior! It is perfect for carting his clients around
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and he absolutely loves the storage capacity (not to mention the ability to secretly tuck his skis into the trunk when he can steal away from work!) During one of my most recent visits to Prestige Imports, I happened to have my golden retriever with me in the Q7 and bumped into Heather Pridemore. She asked if she could take a picture of Kula in front of a gorgeous R8 in the showroom for their "Dogs love Cars" on Pinterest and Facebook. Shortly after that photo op, Heather told me about the "Car Loving Critter Contest" and we of course submitted our picture of Kula hanging out of my Q7! She won the contest, after an intense social media battle with another dog who had entered the contest, and we now have a BEAUTIFUL painting of our Kula hanging in our home, thanks to Prestige Imports and the talented painter, David Kennett! We are a two Audi family and can't wait to someday afford an Audi S5 convertible to add to the family:) Sincerely, Beverly and Kula
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Shopping at Prestige Since Before It Was Prestige
As a child growing up in Colorado, Rick was a typical boy, always playing with his little toy cars (he still has some of them). As a teenager he told his parents that he wanted to get a Porsche, and for 20 years he found one in his stocking every Christmas morning. His love for the Porsche brand was cemented in 1 968 when he saw the movie Grand Prix. Rick recalls that in his high school days, “cars were everything,” to him and his friends. Since he couldn’t afford his own car, he put racing stripes on his mom’s VW Beetle.
Hagestad Porsche. He test drove the 911 S and he recalls being impressed with the speed, even in 1 st gear. Rick recalls fondly and vividly that during the test drive the salesman had him pull over, commenting that he was going to show him how the car could really handle. The salesman got the vehicle up to 1 25 mph, took his hands off the steering wheel, and slammed on the brakes. According to Rick the 911 came to a full stop completely under control. Needless to say he was impressed.
As a college student in Boulder he still couldn’t quite afford a Porsche, so he opted for the next best thing, his own VW Beetle. According to Rick he was constantly tinkering and modifying the VW and it almost looked like it had a Porsche engine. He was so in love with cars, and the sounds they made, that he would take the Bug for drives and record the engine harmonics as he powered through the gears. He would record the tape at 7/8th and then play it back at 3/4th – playing it back at 3/4th really had the illusion of sounding like a race car and Rick loved it.
Rick didn’t buy the 911 S that day but since then he has owned several Porsche vehicles. He bought his first Porsche in 1 994, a 1 984 Porsche Targa. When he decided it wasn’t a good track car he purchased a 1 977 911 equipped with a roll bar. The 1 977 911 race car was the first Porsche Rick purchased from Prestige Imports, and all of his Porsche vehicles have been purcahsed here since then. Rick has procured two 911 s through the Porsche Euro Delivery program – one trip with his son and the second with his wife. As he describes driving on the Autobahn he recalls, “[the 911 ] didn’t drive any different at 1 50 mph than it did at 60 mph.” On the Euro Delivery that Rick experienced with his wife, they drove all over Europe truly enjoying the many
Rick was still a college kid when he drove his first Porsche, he actually test drove it here at Prestige Imports when the dealership was named Bob
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miles they put on their new C4S. It was on that trip that Rick was able to make his dream of visiting Carcassonne a reality. The walled city has narrow streets barely big enough for a single vehicle and the only cars permitted to drive through the city are the guests of the hotel. For Rick it was an unforgettable experience and he highly recommends the Euro Deliver program to anyone considering ordering a new Porsche. Most people probably think of Rick as a Porsche guy. He’s had a love of the Porsche brand since he was a young boy and he’s the current President of the Rocky Mountain Region Porsche Club of America (Rick has been a member of the club since 1 998, ironically enough his college buddy and fellow Porsche enthusiast, Randy Hoch was the President when he first joined). While he won’t deny that he’s a Porsche guy, Rick is also an Audi guy. The first Audi he ever purchased was from Prestige Imports,an Audi Fox GTI, in 1 970. Since then he has owned a couple of S6s, a TT, an A4, an A6, and an S5 he purchased for his wife. Rick loves German automobiles and is an enthusiastic Porsche and Prestige Imports customer. Next time you are here at the dealership, or at an event, and see him, be sure to say hello. He enjoys talking about cars and is quite knowledgeable – plus he’s a great story teller.
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I am proud that Prestige Audi will be participating in the 201 3 Tour de Cure Colorado, a cycling event benefiting the American Diabetes Association. This exciting, family oriented event will be held at Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont on August 1 7, 201 3. You can choose to ride one of four distances including a 20K, 50K, 1 00K or 1 00M. In addition to serving as Official Vehicle Sponsor of the Tour de Cure, Audi is committed to having a large team of no less than 50 riders raising at least $50,000 collectively. To accomplish this goal, I am asking each of you to join our Tour de Cure team. Diabetes is America's fastest growing disease. Today, nearly 26 million Americans are living with this life-threatening disease, and it seems that diabetes touches nearly every life. Whether you have diabetes, a loved one has diabetes, or a friend or colleague has the disease, just about everyone knows someone who has diabetes. With your support, the American Diabetes Association will continue its mission, to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
All riders on Team Audi Colorado will receive a Team Audi jersey, while supplies last.
Joining our winning team is easy! The first step is to sign up at the link below. The second step is to simply ask your family, friends, and neighbors to sponsor you by making a contribution to the American Diabetes Association, or to ride with you on Team Audi Colorado. The third step is to join me as we take the ride of our lives in the Tour de Cure!
Thank you for your continued support! Together we can stop diabetes... one mile at a time!
Get more information, register or donate today at www.prestigeaudi.com/tour-de-cure.htm use the Promo Code AUDI201 3 to waive the $25 Registration Fee.
26 ACCELERATE 07/2013
I know each of you will do your part to support both Prestige Audi and the American Diabetes Association in this worthwhile community event. If you cannot ride with us, please consider supporting Audi's efforts by making a donation to Stop Diabetes or volunteering at the event.
Sincerely, Justin Adis General Manager