Autos
E2 • The Sentinel
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Behind the Wheel
Sexy Scion flagship debuts: FR-S coupe The Scion FR-S coupe puts some verve into everyday commutes and looks pricier than its starting retail price. ■
by ANN M. JOB Associated Press
The secret is out: You don’t have to be a fanatical driving enthusiast to love Scion’s new-for-2013 FRS sport coupe. Yes, the sleek, sexylooking two door recreates affordable rear-wheel drive fun in a small car the way the old Nissan 240Z and Mazda RX-3 did in the 1970s. B u t t h e F R- S — f o r Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive Sport — grabs attention from onlookers no matter who is behind the wheel and even if the car is being driven leisurely. This new model puts some verve into a commute or a trip to the relatives’ house, too. The FR-S also looks pricier, at least on the outside, than its starting retail price of $24,955 with manual transmission and $26,055 with automatic. All models come with a 200-horsepower, naturally aspirated four cylinder. Perhaps best of all, the smartly handling and wellbalanced FR-S is rated above average in predicted reliability by Consumer Reports. Competitors include the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, which has a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, of $18,225 with manual and $19,475 with dual-clutch transmission that can be operated like an automatic. The base Veloster’s four-cylinder engine
Associated Press
This photo provided by Scion shows Scion’s new-for-2013 FR-S sport coupe. the FR-S, for front-engine, rear-wheel drive sport, grabs attention from onlookers even if the car is being driven leisurely. produces 138 horsepower, but the upscale 2013 Veloster Turbo, with a starting retail price of $22,725 with manual, has 201 horses. All Velosters are front-wheel drive, rather than the rearwheel drive that many driving enthusiasts prefer. Meantime, the twin to the FR-S, the rear-wheel drive 2013 Subaru BRZ, has a starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $26,265 with manual and the same 200-horsepower four cylinder that’s in the Scion. Toyota and Japanese automaker Subaru worked together to develop the FR-S and BRZ, with Toyota officials doing the styling, while Subaru engineers took care of the chassis and powertrain. They added Toyota’s direct and port fuel-injection system to the 2-liter, boxer four cylinder, where the cylinders are horizontally opposed. Boxer engines are
a hallmark of Subarus, and the new injection improves the power. The result is a strong four cylinder that has great sounds coming from its chrome-tipped exhaust. There’s decent “oomph” as the car is a lightweight 2,700-plus pounds. But peak torque of 151 footpounds doesn’t come on until 6,400 rpm, so the car doesn’t reach 60 miles an hour until some 6.5 seconds after launch, according to estimates. Still, the six-speed manual was a precise, satisfying shifter, and the nimble handling and weight balance of the FR-S go a long way to making the driving experience fun. T h e e n g i n e s i ts l ow, which Scion officials say gives the FR-S a dynamically low center of gravity like that of exotic, highpriced sports cars. This helps explain why the FR-S tester was emi-
nently tossable in curves and corners. There was only a bit of predictable understeer at the limits. There was nary any body tippiness in these maneuvers, and the FR-S always conveyed a strong, palpable connection to the pavement. The electric power steering was tuned just right and didn’t have any artificial feel to it. The flip side of these laudable driving characteristics is the plentiful road noise that came through all the time from the 17-inch summer performance tires. It was necessary on the test drive to regularly adjust the radio volume as the FR-S traveled from smooth asphalt to a rough stoneand-concrete-mix road surface and back again, for example. Still, even with the lowprofile tires and firm body control, the ride in the test FR-S wasn’t punishing.
Indeed, the test car provided a decent ride on uneven city street surfaces. The suspension — MacPherson strut up front and double wishbone in the rear — worked to reduce the harshness in the ride that might be expected. The FR-S isn’t bad on fuel, but it’s not a top-performer as a small car that stretches just 14 feet, from bumper to bumper. The manual transmission model is rated by the federal government at 22 miles per gallon in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway. The test car, which was driven with spirit, nonetheless averaged 25 mpg in combined city/highway travel. But the Veloster Turbo is rated higher at 24/35 mpg with manual. Even a 2013 Mini Cooper S is rated at 26/35 mpg. Additionally, the FR-S specs sheet says premium gasoline is required, mean-
ing a fillup of the car’s 13.2gallon tank can cost nearly $50 at today’s prices. That’s for a car with two minimal back seats — they basically look like shelves and don’t provide much legroom — and two firm, deeply bolstered, cloth front seats. In the tester, the black, shaped front seats with bright red accents looked like race-car seats and were great at keeping passengers in place. The other prominent racing accent was silvercolored, aluminum pedal covers that are standard equipment on every FRS. The steering wheel was covered in leather. In other areas, though, the FR-S seemed a bit cheap, with flimsy-feeling cargo area material and cheaper-looking grained plastic on the dashboard. This is a bit at odds with the fact the FR-S arrived this year as the flagship of the Scion brand, and it has the highest starting price of any Scion, including the better known, boxy, smallvan-like xB. At l ea s t eve r y F R- S comes standard with a 300-watt P ioneer audio system with iPod and USB connectivity as well as Bluetooth technology for hands-free phone calling. Standard safety equipment on every FR-S includes electronic stability control, traction control and six air bags. Drivers don’t get great views out in front of them in traffic, because the FR-S rides low to the ground. Some 1,100 FR-S models were recalled in June because the owner’s manual gave incorrect information about the front-passenger air bag deployment. Scion mailed a correct owner’s manual insert in the summer, and the recall did not require any physical change to the cars.
All About Cars
2013 Toyota Avalon: Sculpted, refined and powerful The new Avalon model is available in gas and hybrid versions with plenty of technology and luxury features. ■
By Mike Blake
Redesigned to add younger sedan purchasers to its Baby Boomer buyers, Toyota has built an all-new 4th-Generation Avalon for 2013. The all-new 2013 Avalon shifts its generational appeal with more emotional styling, increased performance, upgraded luxury refinements and the latest advances in technology and infotainment. Avalon’s elegant and athletic design incorporates a longer flowing roofline than the last generation, to create a sleek side silhouette with a lower vehicle beltline to suggest a sense of motion with a road holding stance. Its chiseled shoulder line sculpted into side sheet metal starts over the front wheels and creates a strong, fluid body side design cue adding to its athletic stance, and its new front fascia, wide-mouth lower grille, hood channels and narrow headlamp lenses invoke a confident demeanor up front, while the rear is concise with LED taillamps extending onto the trunk lid and connected with a chrome strip. The front-wheel drive mid-size sits on a 111-inch wheelbase that accommodates a length of 195.2 inches, width of 72.2 inches and a height of 57.5 inches. Avalon’s ground clearance is 5.5 inches and curb weight is
a solid 3461 lbs. Compared to the 2012 model, the new Avalon offers more compact and athletic exterior dimensions without sacrificing interior room. Overall height has been reduced by 0.98 inches, while the overhangs have been reduced by 0.59 inches at the front and 1.77 inches at the rear. Width has been reduced by 1.29 inches and vehicle tread has been increased by 0.39 inches at the front and 0.59 inches at the rear to widen the wheel placement underneath for better road grip.
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Above: Toyota’s 4th-Generation Avalon for 2013 offers more emotional styling and upgraded luxury refinements. Left: Interior of the 2013 Toyota Avalon, showing the technology-filled cabin.
Gas and Hybrid Versions Available in straight gaspowered versions and a hybrid, my test Avalon was a gas vehicle in its upscale Limited trim. My test Avalon powered up with a powerful, all-aluminum 3.5-liter V-6 engine mated to a conventional six-speed automatic transmission. The Avalon Hybrid is equipped with a modified version of the 2.5liter Hybrid Synergy Drive system that also propels the Camry Hybrid. The 3.5-liter V-6 features Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) that optimizes the intake and exhaust valve vents to increase engine performance across the entire rev range, and produces 268 horsepower 248 lbs.-ft. of torque while achieving an EPA rating of 21 city/31 hwy. My week of testing yielded a mixed-use average of 25.5mpg. It is worth noting that the Hybrid version has gained a rating of (40 city/39 hwy). But the 3.5’s track and highway ability dwarfs the Hybrid’s performance. The
Built for Safety
Hybrid sprints a zero-to60mph dash in about 8.2 seconds, according to the manufacturer, and my realworld dash in the 3.5 was completed in 6.7 seconds, with a quarter mile accomplished in 15.2 seconds. An improved suspension — MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar and a Dual link MacPherson strut rear suspension with stabilizer bar – provides a soft, smooth experience, though steering is vague and bodyroll is readily apparent.
Tech-filled Cabin With seating capacity for five, Avalon affords a snug 38.5 inches of front headroom and 37.9 inches in row two; an accommodating 42.1 inches of leg room in row one and a comfortable 39.2 inches in the second seats and shoulder room of 58.2 and 56.9.
Avalon’s cabin combines high technology and craftsmanship with an artistic level of sculpted surfaces. Extensive use of soft-touch materials helps enhance the interior’s feeling of quality and comfort. Interior accouterments include 10way power adjustable driver’s seat, 8-way passenger seat, pneumatic four-way lumbar support for the driver and two-way lumbar support for the front passenger. Also onboard are an electric seat heater and seat ventilation system, three-zone independent temperature control, 6.1-inch TFT touchscreen that offers audio system operation, Bluetooth compatibility, premium sound system, Smart Key System that locks and unlocks the front doors and LED backlighting that helps ensure visibility of the buttons in the dark.
The 2013 Avalon unibody is designed to absorb and effectively dissipate frontal, side, and roof impacts to minimize cabin deformity and offer occupants superior protection. Equipped with 10 standard airbags, Avalon safety systems also include Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic alert, back-up camera system, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Brake Assist, and Smart Stop brakeoverride Technology. The 2013 Avalon starts at $30,990 for the gas version in XLE trim, moves to $33,195 for XLE Premium, $35,500 for XLE Touring and as much as $37,230 for the Limited trim. The Hybrid starts at $35,555 for the XLE Premium, $37,250 for XLE Touring and $41,400 for the Limited. My test Avalon Limited gasoline model in Sizzling Crimson Mica with a Black Bordeaux Perforated leather interior started
at $36,435 and added Navigation and Premium Audio for $1450 (Voice-activated touch-screen DVD navigation system, integrated backup camera display, JBL Synthesis AM/FM 4-disc CD changer with MP3/ WMA playback capability, 12 speakers including subwoofer, SiriusXM Satellite Radio capability with NavTraffic, iPod connectivity, and hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology). A rear spoiler added $349, door edge guard added $109, mudguards were $78 and delivery, processing and handling added $795 for a drive-off of $39,216 plus tax and license. Visit www.CarlisleEvents. com for more on the automotive hobby. --Mike Blake, former editor of KIT CAR magazine, joined Carlisle Events as senior automotive journalist in 2004. He’s been a “car guy” since the 1960s and has been writing professionally for about 30 years.
Autos
Sunday, December 2, 2012
The Sentinel • E3
Winter Driving
Survive the snow and ice with five driving tips Follow these five tips from car expert Steve Magnante to be safe on the road this winter. ■
Winter means updating your outerwear to include mittens and a thermal jacket, but before you hit the road, have you also updated your winter driving skills? When temperatures drop, roads can become more dangerous, meaning you need to change how you drive. Steve Magnante, SPEED collector car expert and “On-the-Block” reporter, offers some valuable tips for driving smart and staying safe on the unpredictable roads of winter:
1. Top rule of winter driving: slow down Winter brings snow, ice and sleet, and these variables change how your vehicle grips and moves on the road. Staying alert and slowing down is the first step of safe winter driving, because you never know the exact road conditions or how your car might react to them. “You’re used to going 55 or 60 (mph) down a stretch of road and forget that on wet or snowy pavement the coefficient of friction, or the
“Even though you might be a great driver, sometimes there are people around you that didn’t get the message.” Steve magnante
SPEED collector car expert
relationship between your tire and the road, is not the same. So, take 20 percent off your speed, of course until you know it’s safe to drive faster,” suggests Magnante.
2. Keep an eye out for the unknown First, always be aware of other drivers on the road. “Even though you might be a great driver, sometimes there are people around you that didn’t get the message,” says Magnante. “Keep a nice distance between you, and the people around you, particularly if there are people in front of you because if you are following too close and they have to hit the brakes hard, you could be in trouble.” Second, watch for virtually invisible black ice, which appears as shiny, black or wet tar on the road, and can leave drivers with little-tono traction when they hit it. “The best thing is for the
driver to be proactive, slow down, keep an eye out for black ice and keep cars away from you, as best you can,” Magnante says. “Don’t let Hemera Technologies people push you into their accident.” Traffic at a stoplight in winter. Staying alert and slowing down are important steps
3. Test your winter driving skills To d ay ’s m o d e r n ca rs come with a plethora of safety features that protect passengers, particularly in tough winter environments, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have to adjust how you drive to stay safe. While specialized winter driving courses do exist, they may not be available in some areas. If you can’t take a course, Magnante recommends finding an empty, open space (make sure it’s legal), and seeing how your car behaves on winter driving surfaces. “If you can drive around on snow in a way that you’re going slowly, but you can
for safe winter driving, as road conditions may make cars behave differently.
cut the wheel hard, brake hard, you can learn some lessons about what it is to be driving on snow in a place where you can’t hurt yourself or your car, like behind a Walmart parking lot,” says Magnante.
4. Navigate ice and snow with caution
four tires,” Magnante says. If you only encounter ice periodically during winter, try to drive on the areas of roads that have been treated with sand and salt. If you do slide, he says, “steer into the skid. For example, if the tail of the car is coming out to the right, you want to turn to the right, rather than turn into the left, giving the rear more momentum to swing the car around and spin out.”
If you live in an area that gets a lot of ice or pack snow and it’s allowed, studded snow tires are a worthy investment. “They 5. Use your common a re n ’ t s o m e t h i n g yo u sense and be prepared are going to find on every street corner, but if you When it comes to headhave a lot of ice where you ing out on the road, trust live, think about getting your gut feeling and use them, and put them on all your common sense. If
the weather conditions are rough and your travels aren’t absolutely necessary, stay home until things improve. If you do drive, pack some emergency supplies such as a blanket, boots, insulated mittens, a small shovel and always have your cell charged and ready. Consider storing an extra jug of windshield antifreeze in the trunk so if you run out, you can refill and keep your windows and vision clear. Magnante adds, “You may want check your insurance policy and enhance it in areas, especially if your kids are driving the car.” — Brandpoint
Road Safety
Three driving distractions that may surprise you Eating, drinking, having unrestrained pets in the car and rubbernecking are all dangerous activities on the road. ■
By now, almost everyone knows the dangers of texting or talking on a cellphone while driving. But phones aren’t the only distractions drivers should be aware of. Experts say that anything that draws your attention away from the road can be a potential cause of an accident. That includes actions and situations as innocuous as snacking behind the wheel or postponing a bathroom break. Most adults who drive regularly admit to engaging in distracting behaviors while behind the wheel, according to a Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll. Eighty-six percent eat or drink while driving, 59 percent use a hand-held cellphone, 41 percent fiddle with their GPS device, 37 percent text and 14 percent apply makeup, according to the poll. “Distracted driving can be deadly driving,” says Julie Lee, vice president and national director of AARP Driver Safety. “Researchers are finding that any type of distraction is risky, not just the ones we typically think of as dangerous, like texting or talking on the phone.” In fact, a study led by Dr. Peter Snyder, vice president of research for Lifespan, a Rhode Island-based health system, found that a strong urge to urinate can impair your functioning as effectively as drinking alcohol or being sleep deprived. And the effects of hunger, thirst and tiredness on attention spans and reflex times have been well known for years. Here are three other potentially distracting behaviors and situations that you might not view as risky:
“Distracted driving can be deadly driving. Researchers are finding that any type of distraction is risky, not just the ones we typically think of as dangerous, like texting or talking on the phone.”
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A woman removes snow from her car’s windshield. Extra weight from snow reduces fuel efficiency, so cleaning off heavy snow is an easy way to get better gas mileage.
julie lee
Winter Driving
Vice president of AARP driver safety
Eating and/or drinking
Rubbernecking
We all do it, especially when we’re in a hurry to make an appointment, have skipped a meal or just can’t make it through the rest of the drive without a cup of joe. But eating or drinking while driving involves taking at least one hand and part of your attention - off the wheel. Consider the 2011 case of a woman in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. Police said she hit a guardrail and flipped her Subaru when she spilled hot coffee during her morning drive. Fortunately, she sustained only minor injuries.
Slowing down or pulling over to get a better look at an accident not only displays a lack of tact, it could also cause another accident. If your eyes are on the crash you’re approaching - or passing - they’re not on the road ahead of you. As recently as August 2012, police in Greenbelt, Md., cited rubbernecking as the probable cause of a double accident that shut down a major highway during morning rush hour. A Maryland State Police spokesperson told the Greenbelt Patch that police see rubbernecking accidents “all the time.” “Although drivers age 50 and older are less likely to engage in distracting behaviors like texting or using a hand-held cellphone behind the wheel, they may face other challenges, such as natural changes in vision, hearing and reaction times,” says Lee. Brushing up on driving skills can help older drivers manage health-related changes that may come with age. AARP’s Driver Safety course is specifically designed to help people 50 and older refresh their driving skills. To find a classroom course near you, visit www.aarp. org/drive or call 888-2277669, or sign up for an online course. Courses are available in English or Spanish. — Brandpoint.com
Unrestrained pets Many pet owners think of their dogs as their children. But while they’re diligent about buckling up the kids and grandkids, they don’t always secure their dogs while in the car. Allowing your pet to ride unrestrained - in your lap, beside you or in the backseat - is dangerous for you and him. A survey by AAA and Kurgo Pet Products found that 65 percent of respondents had participated in at least one dog-related distracting behavior while driving, such as petting (52 percent) or allowing the dog to sit in their lap (17 percent). Restraining your pet can help minimize driver distractions, restrict the pet’s movement in case of a crash, and protect pets from potentially being harmed by inflating airbags.
Don’t get caught in the cold: Know the facts about winter gas mileage Gas mileage drops in winter due to cold oil, cold tires and cold air in the carburetor, but there are some actions drivers can take to increase fuel efficiency. ■
Winter and colder temperatures are notorious for creating difficult driving conditions that can place strain on drivers and their vehicles. And as the temperature drops this winter, so will your gas mileage. Colder temperatures mean cold oil, tires and cold air in the carburetor — all factors that reduce gas mileage. With higher prices lingering at the gas pumps, a few fuel-saving tips can help protect your miles per gallon this winter.
Warm your car up the right way Many people believe the myth that you must warm your car up in the winter. The truth is that idling your car actually destroys your MPG and isn’t necessary. Modern cars don’t require a warm-up, even when the temperatures drop below zero, according to AAA. Modern engines, those built since about 1990, have fuel injection systems rather than carburetors and need no more
than 10 to 30 seconds to get oil moving through the engine properly. Auto experts recommend driving moderately in cold weather to allow the engine and other systems to warm up slowly and reduce wear and tear. So eve n t h o u g h m a ny people choose to warm up their car in the winter for personal comfort or to defrost windows, idling a vehicle for more than even one minute is simply wasting gas.
Get your car winter-ready From changing the oil to checking the tire pressure on a regular basis, improving your winter gas mileage is easier than you might think. “Your vehicle’s motor oil becomes thicker in colder temperatures, which adds stress to the engine,” says Jim Rossbach, CHS director of technical services and quality. “Try a thinner grade of oil to keep your engine running smoothly in the colder months.” Rossbach recommends using a high-performing
synthetic oil like Cenex Maxtron, which is designed to perform well in low temperatures and improve fuel economy. Proper tire inflation can also improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. It is important to check tire pressure several times throughout the winter when colder temperature can reduce tire pressure at a rate of one pound per square inch (PSI) for every 10 degrees change.
Lighten the load
Extra weight from cargo or snow also reduces fuel efficiency. Cleaning out your car and clearing off heavy snow is an easy way to get better gas mileage. In the past, carrying sandbags in the trunk was a common method for gaining more traction and helping rear-wheel drive cars perform better on snow and ice. Today, most cars are front-wheel drive with the engine over the front wheels, creating that same grip. Carrying extra weight does not add traction on snow and ice, but simply lowers your fuel economy. For more gas-saving tips and to learn how you can nominate someone for a free tank of gas, visit www.tanksofthanks.com. — Brandpoint.com
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FORD, 1993 Escort Station Wagon. 5 speed, runs good, inspected, good tires, 168k. $1,100. 258-3328 FORD, 1994 Taurus SHO, automatic, 3.2L. White, new inspection, $1,300. 795-6107 FORD, 2006 Mustang GT Leather, power windows & heated seats, 18" polished wheels, A/C, cruise, CD changer, spoiler, 1-owner, 14,592 mi. Perfect Condition! Stock #12193A. SALE PRICE... $19,995! Call 1-888-532-2121 or view our full inventory at: www.hhchev.com LEXUS, 2003 ES300 Silver/gray, 77k miles. Stock #LX16944A $12,988
STOCK #35270 MSRP $24,580 $24 580
NOW $23,713
NOW $31,027
AUTO DEALER • AUTO DETAILING • USED AUTO DEALER AUTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT
2011 DODGE RAM SLT
#31180A, POWERSEAT, CD, WINDOWS LOCKS, CRUISE TILT
#P6620, 4X4 CREWCAB, CD, WINDOWS LOCKS, CRUISE TILT
$11,495
“Cleanest Cars in Town” Since 1953! www.martysinc.com
2004 Hyundai Accent AT
$6,000 08 Ford Taurus SEL.........................$10,500 05 Chevy Cobalt, AT, 1 Owner ............. $7,900 04 Ford Focus SW, AT, 1 Owner........... $7,500 04 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT ............. $8,900 03 Honda Civic EX, 74K, AT, 1 Owner.... $8,900 03 Ford Focus Cpe, AT, 65K................ $6,900 03 Toyota Camry LE, AT .................... $9,500 03 Jeep Gr. Cherokee Laredo, 1 Owner.. $9,500 03 Chevy Cavalier Cpe., AT, 1 Owner .... $6,900 03 Ford Focus CP, AT, 1 Owner............ $5,900 02 Honda CR-V EX, 1 Owner, AT, 96K...$10,800 02 Chevy Prizm, AT.......................... $5,500 02 Ford Focus ZX5, HB, AT, 4DR.......... $5,500 01 Saturn SL1, AT ........................... $5,000 01 Ford Focus SE, SW, Auto............... $5,900 00 Ford Focus ZTS, Leather, 79K ......... $6,600 00 Ford Focus SE, AT ....................... $5,500 92 Dodge Spirit .............................. $1,500
STOCK #25565 MSRP $38,240
Disclaimer : ALL PRICES INCLUDE ALL APPLICABLE REBATES. TAX & TAGS EXTRA. *LEASE OFFERS END 1/2/13. 36 MOS. 12,000 MILES PER YEAR. $2,729 DUE AT SIGNING. SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
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Autos
BMW, 2010 535XI
Autos
CHEVY, 1996 Blue Lumina. $1,200; 208,000 mi. inspected to 2/13. Runs well. Air doesn’t get cold. Heat works, Great for around town. Call 713-3935 leave message. CHEVY, 2006 Malibu LT Sunroof, spoiler, power windows, cruise, CD, remote start, low miles. Super clean! Stock #92022B SALE PRICE... $10,995! 1-888-532-2121 Full inventory at: www.hhchev.com
Sunday, December 2, 2012
$25,995
2011 CHEVY HHR LT
2007 CHEVY EQUINOX LT
#S6521, CERTIFIED LEATHER SUNROOF, POWERSEAT, WINDOWS LOCKS
#35265A, ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SUNROOF
$16,695
$11,995
12 Month/12,000 Mile Warranty Extension
Plus 2-Year/30,000 Mile Maintenance Plan
ON EVERY CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE P6595 P6534A 25198A 25813A S6560 25231A 25883B 35013A P6531 35181A 21349A 21135B 35202B P6585A 35201A 31102B
2012 CHEVY TAHOE LT ....................................................................................................................................... $38,301 2007 CHEVY TAHOE 1LT ..................................................................................................................................... $26,995 2008 GMC SIERRA SLT ......................................................................................................................................... $25,995 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO Z71 ........................................................................................................................ $24,995 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE 1LT AWD .................................................................................................................. $23,290 2010 TOYOTA TACOMA ....................................................................................................................................... $22,984 2010 SUBARU FORESTER AWD ..................................................................................................................... $17,995 2006 CHEVY AVALANCHE ................................................................................................................................. $15,995 2012 CHEVY SONIC 2LT ...................................................................................................................................... $14,994 2005 CADILLAC CTS ............................................................................................................................................. $11,931 2008 SATURN AURA XR ...................................................................................................................................... $11,399 2007 PONT GR PRIX GT ....................................................................................................................................... $10,995 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT................................................................................................................................ $9,995 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT ............................................................................................................................. $9,842 2005 BUICK LESABRE................................................................................................................................................$9,495 2007 CHEVY COBALT SS COUPE .........................................................................................................................$8,995
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