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Above: The Acadia has received a refreshing remodel, which includes a bold three-bar grille, aluminum accents on interior trims and LED lighting. Below: The spacious interior seats seven and boasts 116 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Roomy interior Spacious and well-appointed inside, the Acadia cabin provides seating for seven or eight and offers 40.3 inches of front headroom (38.6 inches with a sunroof), with 39.6 in row two (38.8 with sunroof) and 38.4 in row three. Legroom goes 41.3 inches in front, 36.8 in the second row and 33.2 in the third seats, while shoulder room comes in at 61.6, 61.0 and 57.8. Cargo volume is 116.1 cubic feet, with 70.1 cubic feet behind row two and 24.1 behind row three. The interior has a car-like “low and away” instrument panel that enhances the feeling of openness in the front-row seats and
provides a commanding outward view. Cabin accouterments include tri-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, leather-appointed seating with heated front seats and leatherwrapped steering wheel with audio controls
Safety cage Safety items include a strong body structure to absorb crash energy and provide a protective “safety cage” around occupants, standard head curtain side air bags with rollover protection for all seating rows and roof-mounted head curtain air bags that include design features that provide
increased rollover protection and occupant containment. Also onboard are StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with rollover mitigation technology and four-wheel-disc brake system with ABS. Starting at $35,440 for 2WD and $37,440 for 4WD in the base SLE-1 trim, my test Acadia SLT-1 began at $41,170. My ride was bathed in Cyber Gray Metallic paint and. Ebony leather seat trim and appointments were standard as were 19inch aluminum wheels. An upgrade to dubbed 20-inch 12-spoke chrome wheels added $3520; a cargo convenience package containing cargo net and security shade, added 140; Dual
SkyScape 2-panel power sunroof was $1400; black roof rack cross bars added $210; Color Touch Navigation with IntelliLink and rear seat entertainment cost $2240 and side window weather deflectors added $90. After discounts and an additional $895 for Destination and Freight, my final sticker-as-tested was at $47,635. 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.
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DETROIT — Six automakers, including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are recalling nearly 3.4 million older-model vehicles worldwide because of defective air bags that can send shrapnel flying into the passenger compartment. The recall mainly affects cars sold by Japanese automakers in North America, Europe and Japan. A small number of cars made by Germany’s BMW AG and General Motors Co. and also involved. The front passenger air bags all were made by the same parts supplier, Japan’s Takata Corp. They have faulty inflator mechanisms that don’t route gas into the air bags. Instead, the highpressure gas can launch plastic and metal parts from the air bags into the cars’ passenger areas. Takata says no one has been hurt, but there have been six incidents of the air bags deploying improperly on roadways. The recall, announced Thursday in Japan, is so large because many automakers use common parts on multiple models to cut costs and simplify manufacturing. This approach was pioneered by Japanese automakers. The recall will bring a great deal of unwelcome publicity for automakers, especially Toyota Motor Corp., said IHS Automotive analyst Paul Newton. The world’s topselling car company is trying to rebuild a reputation for quality that was hurt by pre-
vious big recalls. The latest recall is the fourth for Toyota since October that involves more than one million vehicles, Newton wrote in an email. And the company endured a series of huge recalls in 2009 and 2010 for faulty braking, sticky gas pedals and defective floor mats. Toyota will have to inspect or fix 1.7 million vehicles worldwide, including about 580,000 in North America, 490,000 in Europe and 320,000 in Japan. The
models include the Corolla company, Matrix hatchback, Sequoia SUV, and Tundra pickup, as well as the Lexus SC 430 sports car. All the vehicles were manufactured from 2001 to 2003. But the latest recall affects other major automakers, including Toyota’s chief Japanese competitor. Honda Motor Co. is recalling 1.1 million vehicles worldwide, including about 680,000 in North America, 270,000 in Japan and 64,000 in Europe. Models include the Civic compa-
ny, CR-V small SUV and Odyssey minivan from the 2001 to 2003 model years. Also, Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 480,000 vehicles worldwide, including about 265,000 in the U.S. Models include the Nissan Maxima midsize sedan, Pathfinder SUV and Sentra company as well as the Infiniti FX crossover and QX4 SUV, all from the 2001-2003 model years. Recalled models in Japan include the Cube, X-Trail, Maxima and Teana. Mazda Motor Co. is also
part of the recall. About 45,000 Mazda RX-8 and Mazda 6 cars are affected, including 4,000 in Japan. The company said recalls will be announced in North America, Europe, China and elsewhere. At GM, only 55,000 Pontiac Vibe hatchbacks sold in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled. The 2003 models are nearly identical to the Toyota Matrix and were made at a California plant that was jointly run with Toyota. BMW says it’s researching
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2013 GMC Acadia: Refreshed and a cut above Back in the day, most American automobile manufacturers put out nearly identical vehicles under various badges within their lineups. General Motors led the way by producing very similar cars under Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick and Oldsmobile brands and later put out very similar Saturn and Pontiac vehicles. In today’s leanand-mean auto universe, that duplication seldom occurs, but in the GM full-size crossover world, the General has seen fit to produce three sports-ute cousins on the same Lambda platform: the Chevrolet Traverse, the Buick Enclave and the GMC Acadia. The Acadia distinguishes itself with its own elegance, confident exterior styling, entertainment features, interior versatility and safety features, including the industry’s first front center air bag.
By Mike Blake
highway miles per gallon for the 2WD version on regular unleaded gas. My test Acadia, with 4WD, was estimated at 17/24, and a week of driving snow-covered highways and sleet-coated city streets yielded an average of 19.1 mpg. Acadia’s coil-over strut front suspension with direct acting stabilizer bar and full perimeter isolated cradle, working with its linked H-arm independent rear suspension and coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers mounted on an isolated sub-frame, created a supple and complaint ride. The hydraulic rack-andBold new grille pinion steering was responsive, but its sheer size made First introduced for the for an expected and exhib2007 model year, Acadia has received a major refresh ited challenge in maneuverfor 2013 that includes a bold ability. Some understeer when negotiating S-curves new three-bar grille that prominent and sits upright, was apparent, but surprisingly minute top wobble new signature LED lightoccurred during extreme ing, new taillight design, wraparound rear glass and a turning. Acadia’s low center of gravity was displayed new rear spoiler, upgraded during quick back-andsoft-touch materials inforth steering and on some side with French stitching steep inclines, declines and and red ambient lighting, angled surfaces. aluminum accents on the Acadia’s power was hesiup-trims, eight-way power front passenger seat, revised tant, and while GM has offered a 6.5-second time for a transmission controls for zero-to-60 mph sprint, my greater shift quality, dualbest time during tests was a flow damper shocks and struts for improved ride and 7.1-second dash and a quarhandling and a standard rear ter-mile run of 15.5 seconds, both very respectable for the vision camera. niche. Built at GM’s Lansing, Handling is better than Michigan, Delta Townnormally seen from traship Assembly, the crossditional SUVs, as Acadia’s over/SUV is a front-enintelligent all-wheel-drive gine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle with system provided increased traction on slippery roads body-frame integral conby actively managing the struction. Weighing in at 4850 lbs. for 4WD, Acadia is torque distribution between the front and rear axles, a robust, full-size sportsute, measuring 200.8 inches based on factors such as long, 70.4 inches high and a wheel speed, throttle and cavernous 78.9 inches wide surface conditions. There is no driver intervention: on a 118.9-inch wheelbase. Minimum ground clearance the system automatically decides how much torque to is 7.6 inches. apply and delivers it to the Supple ride wheels that have the best traction. It worked well on A 3.6-liter V-8 engine provides Acadia with 288 hp slippery terrain during the and 270 lbs.-ft. of torque for storm season in full force during my tests. an estimated 17 city and 24
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Above: The Acadia has received a refreshing remodel, which includes a bold three-bar grille, aluminum accents on interior trims and LED lighting. Below: The spacious interior seats seven and boasts 116 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Roomy interior Spacious and well-appointed inside, the Acadia cabin provides seating for seven or eight and offers 40.3 inches of front headroom (38.6 inches with a sunroof), with 39.6 in row two (38.8 with sunroof) and 38.4 in row three. Legroom goes 41.3 inches in front, 36.8 in the second row and 33.2 in the third seats, while shoulder room comes in at 61.6, 61.0 and 57.8. Cargo volume is 116.1 cubic feet, with 70.1 cubic feet behind row two and 24.1 behind row three. The interior has a car-like “low and away” instrument panel that enhances the feeling of openness in the front-row seats and
provides a commanding outward view. Cabin accouterments include tri-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, leather-appointed seating with heated front seats and leatherwrapped steering wheel with audio controls
Safety cage Safety items include a strong body structure to absorb crash energy and provide a protective “safety cage” around occupants, standard head curtain side air bags with rollover protection for all seating rows and roof-mounted head curtain air bags that include design features that provide
increased rollover protection and occupant containment. Also onboard are StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with rollover mitigation technology and four-wheel-disc brake system with ABS. Starting at $35,440 for 2WD and $37,440 for 4WD in the base SLE-1 trim, my test Acadia SLT-1 began at $41,170. My ride was bathed in Cyber Gray Metallic paint and. Ebony leather seat trim and appointments were standard as were 19inch aluminum wheels. An upgrade to dubbed 20-inch 12-spoke chrome wheels added $3520; a cargo convenience package containing cargo net and security shade, added 140; Dual
SkyScape 2-panel power sunroof was $1400; black roof rack cross bars added $210; Color Touch Navigation with IntelliLink and rear seat entertainment cost $2240 and side window weather deflectors added $90. After discounts and an additional $895 for Destination and Freight, my final sticker-as-tested was at $47,635. 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.
Car Manufacturing
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, other automakers hit with air bag recall by TOM KRISHER and YURI KAGEYAMA associated press
DETROIT — Six automakers, including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are recalling nearly 3.4 million older-model vehicles worldwide because of defective air bags that can send shrapnel flying into the passenger compartment. The recall mainly affects cars sold by Japanese automakers in North America, Europe and Japan. A small number of cars made by Germany’s BMW AG and General Motors Co. and also involved. The front passenger air bags all were made by the same parts supplier, Japan’s Takata Corp. They have faulty inflator mechanisms that don’t route gas into the air bags. Instead, the highpressure gas can launch plastic and metal parts from the air bags into the cars’ passenger areas. Takata says no one has been hurt, but there have been six incidents of the air bags deploying improperly on roadways. The recall, announced Thursday in Japan, is so large because many automakers use common parts on multiple models to cut costs and simplify manufacturing. This approach was pioneered by Japanese automakers. The recall will bring a great deal of unwelcome publicity for automakers, especially Toyota Motor Corp., said IHS Automotive analyst Paul Newton. The world’s topselling car company is trying to rebuild a reputation for quality that was hurt by pre-
vious big recalls. The latest recall is the fourth for Toyota since October that involves more than one million vehicles, Newton wrote in an email. And the company endured a series of huge recalls in 2009 and 2010 for faulty braking, sticky gas pedals and defective floor mats. Toyota will have to inspect or fix 1.7 million vehicles worldwide, including about 580,000 in North America, 490,000 in Europe and 320,000 in Japan. The
models include the Corolla company, Matrix hatchback, Sequoia SUV, and Tundra pickup, as well as the Lexus SC 430 sports car. All the vehicles were manufactured from 2001 to 2003. But the latest recall affects other major automakers, including Toyota’s chief Japanese competitor. Honda Motor Co. is recalling 1.1 million vehicles worldwide, including about 680,000 in North America, 270,000 in Japan and 64,000 in Europe. Models include the Civic compa-
ny, CR-V small SUV and Odyssey minivan from the 2001 to 2003 model years. Also, Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 480,000 vehicles worldwide, including about 265,000 in the U.S. Models include the Nissan Maxima midsize sedan, Pathfinder SUV and Sentra company as well as the Infiniti FX crossover and QX4 SUV, all from the 2001-2003 model years. Recalled models in Japan include the Cube, X-Trail, Maxima and Teana. Mazda Motor Co. is also
part of the recall. About 45,000 Mazda RX-8 and Mazda 6 cars are affected, including 4,000 in Japan. The company said recalls will be announced in North America, Europe, China and elsewhere. At GM, only 55,000 Pontiac Vibe hatchbacks sold in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled. The 2003 models are nearly identical to the Toyota Matrix and were made at a California plant that was jointly run with Toyota. BMW says it’s researching
the problem but no numbers or models are available. The automakers said they would inspect the air bag inflators and replace them if necessary at no cost to owners. The air bag problem happened because of two human errors during production. A worker forgot to turn on the switch for a system weeding out defective products, and parts were improperly stored, which exposed them to humidity, according to Honda spokeswoman Akemi Ando.
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Behind the Wheel
BMW adds small crossover, the X1, to U.S. market by ANN M. JOB Associated Press
Finally, American car shoppers can get a small crossover sport utility vehicle from BMW that has a starting retail price of less than $32,000. In fact, the new-for-2013 BMW X1 five door has the lowest starting retail price of any BMW car or SUV — $31,695. The well-proportioned X1 looks pricier on the outside than it is and has great cargo- and peoplehauling functionality. The X1 even comes standard with two fuel-saving mechanisms. An automatic stop/start system turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped at stoplights, while the other system called Eco Pro is driver activated and optimizes engine operation and transmission gearing, among other things, for maximum fuel economy. The federal government mileage ratings for the base X1 with turbocharged, fourcylinder engine are 22 miles per gallon in city driving and 33 mpg on the highway. These ratings are on par with those for Honda’s popular CR-V SUV that has a 185-horsepower, naturally aspirated four cylinder under the hood. BMW has been selling the X1 in Europe since 2009. Demand has been so strong that the U.S. market was left out until this model year, when BMW added production capacity. Now, the X1 with 240horsepower, turbocharged four cylinder, eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive for the United States is priced $400 less than the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, of a 2013 BMW 128i Coupe here, which was the previous lowest-priced BMW.
The X1 also is lower priced than the starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $39,745 for BMW’s nextlargest SUV, the X3. The 2013 X3 uses the same 240-horsepower, turbo four cylinder that’s in the X1. No manual transmission is offered in the X1. But fourwheel drive is available, and the lowest starting retail price for a 2013 X1 with four-wheel drive is $33,395. A second engine — a 300horsepower, turbocharged six cylinder — comes at a starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $39,495. The base X1 doesn’t have a lot of luxury features. For example, it does not include leather-trimmed seats or metallic exterior paint. Everything from rearview camera and automatic dimming rearview mirror to power-adjustable front seats and USB adapter are extras. So, it is easy to load up the X1 and get to a much higher sticker price. The test X1 xDrive28i topped out at more than $45,000, and at that price, a shopper can look at larger and more sumptuous SUVs. Competitors to the X1 are wide-ranging. Acura’s 2014 RDX comes standard with a 273-horsepower V6, automatic transmission and a starting retail price of $35,415 with two-wheel drive. Meantime, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK starts at $37,995 with 302-horsepower V-6, automatic transmission and twowheel drive. The not quite 15-footlong X1 has exterior dimensions that are similar to those of some of America’s best-selling compact crossover SUVs. For instance, the X1 is within 2 inches in length and nearly the same width as the CR-V. But it’s the much lower height
— some 4 inches shorter than the CR-V — that helps differentiate the X1. The test X1 seemed to meld the concept of station wagon and SUV successfully, while other crossover SUVs take a higher stance and a more SUV orientation. Still, front seat riders, in particular, have decent views out the front of the X1, and headroom of 41.3 inches is accommodating. In the back seat, headroom is cut to 39.7 inches, and back seat passengers can feel cramped with three adults sitting closely, but two adults back there do fine. The test X1 had a lot of hard plastic inside. Even with textures put into the plastic, the vehicle inside didn’t exude the same kind of pricey look that the exterior, with big BMW badges, did. But the 2-liter, double overhead cam, turbo four cylinder provided plenty of good power. The X1 tester moved quickly to pass other vehicles on highways, and it efficiently zipped into open spots in traffic. The engine delivers a healthy 260 foot-pounds of torque starting at a low 1,250 rpm and continuing to 4,800 rpm, so the X1 always felt responsive. That is, unless the auto stop/start had engaged. Sitting at a stoplight in silence, conserving gasoline, was fine. But every time the driver took the foot off the brake to get going again, the test car shuddered and sort of rumbled to life. This was not the kind of refined stop/start mechanism that’s in some gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. In addition, there were more than a few times — particularly with air conditioning going — that the
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The X1 has been sold on the European market since 2009, but was not available on U.S. sales floors until this model year.
In Focus 2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i BASE PRICE: $30,800 for
sDrive28i; $32,500 for xDrive28i.
PRICE AS TESTED: $45,395. TYPE: Front engine, fourwheel-drive, five-passenger, subcompact sport utility vehicle. ENGINE: 2-liter, double
overhead cam, direct injected, TwinPower, turbocharged, inline four cylinder.
MILEAGE: 22 mpg (city), 33
stop/start didn’t engage, so a driver can’t count on this to get every bit of mileage savings. Indeed, in combined city and highway travel, the test X1 averaged just under 23 mpg, which is barely above the federal government’s mileage rating for city travel only. Worse, the X1 uses premium gasoline, so filling the 16.6-gallon tank can cost more than $60, and it
mpg (highway).
TOP SPEED: 127 mph. LENGTH: 176.5 inches. WHEELBASE: 108.7 inches. CURB WEIGHT: 3,726
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BUILT AT: Leipzig, Germany. OPTIONS: Ultimate package (includes rearview camera, parking assistance, garage/gate opener, keyless entry, panoramic moonroof, automatic dimming
may not last much beyond 375 miles. The test X1 had optional sport suspension and optional 18-inch, run-flat rear performance tires, so passengers felt every manhole cover, road crease and expansion crack. It wasn’t a punishing ride, just one that gives everyone a decent feel of road surfaces. The taut ride was appreciated, though, in moun-
mirrors, navigation, iPod and USB adapters, power front seats) $6,650; M Sport Line (includes sport suspension, leatherwrapped, M sport steering wheel, M door sills, black gloss roof rails, M Sport wheels with rear run-flat performance tires, Performance Control) $3,000; lighting package (includes automatic high beams, Xenon headlights, ambience interior lighting) $1,200; LeMans Blue Metallic paint $550; satellite radio with one-year subscription $350; BMW apps $250.
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tain twisties and during an emergency maneuver, when the X1 maintained its poise and control admirably. Steering is on the heavy side in the X1, which some drivers may not like. Front and back seats are shaped for support and are comfortable. Rear seatbacks split 40/20/40 and go down flat to expand the cargo space from 14.7 cubic feet to more than 47 cubic feet.
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Law not yet putting a dent in texting while driving Extend a car’s longevity with these spring cleaning tips Brandpoint
The open road lies in front of millions of drivers who are ready to lower the windows and feel the warm breeze. Nothing curbs the excitement of a spring drive more than car issues that could have been avoided by simple maintenance to combat the lasting effects of driving through winter. Many people consider spring the perfect time to clean their homes, but it is also important not to forget the vehicle. The average vehicle stays on the road nearly 11 years, according to a study by Polk Research. This trend of consumers holding onto their vehicles longer than usual continues to grow. To help protect what is typically the second largest investment for any consumer - your vehicle - here are simple tips to make sure you are ready for a successful spring travel season. • Seasons change ... so does tire pressure: As temperatures change, so can tire pressure. Proper tire inflation is essential for increased automotive safety, optimum driving performance and significant cost savings, including better fuel mileage. Tires should be inflated to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations printed on the vehicle door placard or in the glove box, and should be checked at least monthly. Over-inflation can lead to premature or irregular tire wear and under-inflation reduces a vehicle’s fuel efficiency by an average of 3.3 percent, according to fueleconomy.gov. • Keep hydrated: Many fluids require attention, including the engine oil,
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transmission fluid and power steering fluid. Spring is the perfect time to make sure they are all clean and at the proper levels. Additionally, to help ensure maximum engine life, change the oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles, or as directed by your owner’s manual. • Breathe free: Replacing a dirty air filter can increase a vehicle’s life expectancy and fuel efficiency by reducing the strain on the engine, especially during warmer months. Over the winter months, salt, sand and other impurities may build up in a vehicle’s air filtration system, and replacing this air filter can improve acceleration time by around 6 to 11 percent, according to fueleconomy.gov. • April showers bring May flowers, and wet roads: Many times, consumers postpone tire purchases, but after enduring a harsh winter and looking ahead to the wet spring weather, it is not the time to have low tread on your tires. The lower the tread depth, the less traction you will have on wet roads, and the greater the distance you will need to stop. For drivers in need of “new shoes” for their vehicle, every tire in the Goodyear Assurance family offers confident all-season traction plus a relevant benefit that enhances the driving experience - ultra traction, refined handling and comfort, and fuel efficiency. For more helpful car care advice or information on tires for cars, light trucks, SUVs and more, visit your local Goodyear retailer or go online to www.goodyear. com.
Like many teenagers, Erica Cimato of Moon practically wears out her cell phone sending text messages -- more than 100 per day by her estimate. But none are sent when she’s behind the wheel. Before she joined Moon Area High School’s chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions, “I used to do that and drive all the time,” she said. “Now, I’ll give the phone to whoever’s next to me and tell them to do it for me.” A state law banning texting while driving for all motorists is barely more than a year old, but it’s hard to imagine that anyone at the high school is unaware of it. The school and SADD chapter have participated in several programs that focus on the dangers of texting while driving and address other teen driving safety issues. On Friday, the school hosted its annual “mock crash” for members of the junior class. Smashed-up cars, students soaked in fake blood and real-life emergency responders and vehicles were to be used to leave a lasting impression in advance of their prom, said Joseph Martonik, student coordinator. Last year, students wore brightly colored signs around their necks with anti-texting-while-driving messages in advance of an assembly at which 1,200 students viewed a powerful 11-minute video produced by AT&T called “The Last Text.” It profiled four crashes, three of them fatal, believed to have been caused by the typing of banal messages like “Yeah,” “LOL” and “Where u at.” Mr. Martonik and Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Robin Mungo, who has shown the video at other schools, used the same phrase to describe students’ reaction to it:
“You could hear a pin message on a phone while drop.” hurtling down the highway wasn’t apparent on its face, Teens know the law there’s quite a bit of research The law signed in March to underscore it. There’s the oft-cited 2012 by Gov. Tom Corbett made texting while driving finding by the Virginia Tech a primary offense, meaning Transportation Institute police didn’t need another that texting while drivreason to pull someone over ing multiplies the chance for texting. of crashing by 23. And the “I don’t have any sta- calculation that compostistics, but I can tell you it ing a typical text message is seems to have made an im- roughly akin to closing one’s pact, just from the feed- eyes for nearly five seconds, back we get from students,” during which time a car goTrooper Mungo said of the ing 55 mph covers more than law, which carries a $50 the length of a football field. fine and about $90 in court According to the Nacosts. tional Safety Council, texTeens who are learning to ting while driving causes drive “are definitely aware 1.6 million crashes per year. of the law,” she said. “They The Insurance Institute for probably know the law bet- Highway Safety estimates ter than we do.” that it is to blame for 11 teen The numbers seem to bear deaths each day. that out: Of the 113 texting In a survey commiscitations that had been is- sioned by AT&T, 97 percent sued in Allegheny County of teens said texting while as of late last month, only driving is dangerous. A nofour were to drivers younger brainer, right? than 20. But 43 percent acknowlFatalities among teenage edged that they do it. drivers rose 19 percent in A poll of drivers by AAA the U.S. during the first six produced a similar disconmonths of last year but de- nect. While 94 percent of clined in Pennsylvania, ac- respondents called texting cording to preliminary fig- a serious threat, 35 percent ures released recently by the admitted reading a text or Governors Highway Safety email while driving within Association. the previous month. Thirty-nine states and the When Trooper Mungo District of Columbia have visits with students, she banned texting while drivasks if they text while driving. One Pennsylvania lawmaker, Rep. Joseph Mar- ing. “Are there students kosek, doesn’t think that’s who raise their hands? Yes,” enough. Mr. Markosek, D- she said. “I think the mentality Monroeville, is pressing for among kids is that it won’t passage of legislation to ban the use of handheld devic- happen to me,” said Kayes while driving, citing the la Kalamasz, a senior and report that crash deaths are SADD member at Moon increasing among teen driv- Area High School. “I feel like we limit the chances of ers. “Too many young people students texting while drivare killed by car accidents ing by how many programs each year. Despite the cur- we put on for them.” rent law prohibiting texting One of them involves a while driving, six Penn- simulator that helps stusylvania teen drivers were dents understand the imkilled in the first six months plications and possible of 2012,” he said in a news outcomes from impaired release. or distracted driving. They get the chance to see what Danger doesn’t would happen if their deter some phones captured too much If the danger of typing a of their attention.
“A lot of people didn’t make it home,” SADD member and Moon Area senior Sara Jarrett recalled. Sara was “killed” in last year’s mock crash, in which the driver of the other car had been drinking and the driver of the car she was in was texting just before impact. “I knew it was just a simulation, but it felt real,” she said. “It was actually scary. I started to cry.” Adding to the drama of the event, one student is costumed as the Grim Reaper, going into classrooms and choosing students at random to be taken away, their empty desks a symbol of the potential impact of poor choices, Mr. Martonik said.
1,300 citations in year one
AAA recently released research of enforcement during the first year of the statewide texting-while-driving ban. Some 1,302 citations were issued in Pennsylvania and 196 in the metro Pittsburgh area including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties. In Allegheny County alone, 113 citations had been issued as of late last month. The Robinson police department, with nine citations, was the top suburban force, ahead of Jefferson Hills with seven and Monroeville with six. Police in Bethel Park issued four citations, as did the forces in Ross and West Mifflin. No other suburban department issued more than three. “AAA is encouraged to see that law enforcement agencies are off to a great start in the process of educating drivers and saving lives,” said Brian Newbacher, spokesman for AAA East Central. Enforcement in other states has increased after the laws’ first year. For instance, California cited 2,845 drivers in the first year of its texting ban; the following year it cited 7,924.
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E4 • The Sentinel
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Behind the Wheel
BMW adds small crossover, the X1, to U.S. market by ANN M. JOB Associated Press
Finally, American car shoppers can get a small crossover sport utility vehicle from BMW that has a starting retail price of less than $32,000. In fact, the new-for-2013 BMW X1 five door has the lowest starting retail price of any BMW car or SUV — $31,695. The well-proportioned X1 looks pricier on the outside than it is and has great cargo- and peoplehauling functionality. The X1 even comes standard with two fuel-saving mechanisms. An automatic stop/start system turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped at stoplights, while the other system called Eco Pro is driver activated and optimizes engine operation and transmission gearing, among other things, for maximum fuel economy. The federal government mileage ratings for the base X1 with turbocharged, fourcylinder engine are 22 miles per gallon in city driving and 33 mpg on the highway. These ratings are on par with those for Honda’s popular CR-V SUV that has a 185-horsepower, naturally aspirated four cylinder under the hood. BMW has been selling the X1 in Europe since 2009. Demand has been so strong that the U.S. market was left out until this model year, when BMW added production capacity. Now, the X1 with 240horsepower, turbocharged four cylinder, eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive for the United States is priced $400 less than the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, of a 2013 BMW 128i Coupe here, which was the previous lowest-priced BMW.
The X1 also is lower priced than the starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $39,745 for BMW’s nextlargest SUV, the X3. The 2013 X3 uses the same 240-horsepower, turbo four cylinder that’s in the X1. No manual transmission is offered in the X1. But fourwheel drive is available, and the lowest starting retail price for a 2013 X1 with four-wheel drive is $33,395. A second engine — a 300horsepower, turbocharged six cylinder — comes at a starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $39,495. The base X1 doesn’t have a lot of luxury features. For example, it does not include leather-trimmed seats or metallic exterior paint. Everything from rearview camera and automatic dimming rearview mirror to power-adjustable front seats and USB adapter are extras. So, it is easy to load up the X1 and get to a much higher sticker price. The test X1 xDrive28i topped out at more than $45,000, and at that price, a shopper can look at larger and more sumptuous SUVs. Competitors to the X1 are wide-ranging. Acura’s 2014 RDX comes standard with a 273-horsepower V6, automatic transmission and a starting retail price of $35,415 with two-wheel drive. Meantime, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK starts at $37,995 with 302-horsepower V-6, automatic transmission and twowheel drive. The not quite 15-footlong X1 has exterior dimensions that are similar to those of some of America’s best-selling compact crossover SUVs. For instance, the X1 is within 2 inches in length and nearly the same width as the CR-V. But it’s the much lower height
— some 4 inches shorter than the CR-V — that helps differentiate the X1. The test X1 seemed to meld the concept of station wagon and SUV successfully, while other crossover SUVs take a higher stance and a more SUV orientation. Still, front seat riders, in particular, have decent views out the front of the X1, and headroom of 41.3 inches is accommodating. In the back seat, headroom is cut to 39.7 inches, and back seat passengers can feel cramped with three adults sitting closely, but two adults back there do fine. The test X1 had a lot of hard plastic inside. Even with textures put into the plastic, the vehicle inside didn’t exude the same kind of pricey look that the exterior, with big BMW badges, did. But the 2-liter, double overhead cam, turbo four cylinder provided plenty of good power. The X1 tester moved quickly to pass other vehicles on highways, and it efficiently zipped into open spots in traffic. The engine delivers a healthy 260 foot-pounds of torque starting at a low 1,250 rpm and continuing to 4,800 rpm, so the X1 always felt responsive. That is, unless the auto stop/start had engaged. Sitting at a stoplight in silence, conserving gasoline, was fine. But every time the driver took the foot off the brake to get going again, the test car shuddered and sort of rumbled to life. This was not the kind of refined stop/start mechanism that’s in some gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. In addition, there were more than a few times — particularly with air conditioning going — that the
Associated Press
The X1 has been sold on the European market since 2009, but was not available on U.S. sales floors until this model year.
In Focus 2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i BASE PRICE: $30,800 for
sDrive28i; $32,500 for xDrive28i.
PRICE AS TESTED: $45,395. TYPE: Front engine, fourwheel-drive, five-passenger, subcompact sport utility vehicle. ENGINE: 2-liter, double
overhead cam, direct injected, TwinPower, turbocharged, inline four cylinder.
MILEAGE: 22 mpg (city), 33
stop/start didn’t engage, so a driver can’t count on this to get every bit of mileage savings. Indeed, in combined city and highway travel, the test X1 averaged just under 23 mpg, which is barely above the federal government’s mileage rating for city travel only. Worse, the X1 uses premium gasoline, so filling the 16.6-gallon tank can cost more than $60, and it
mpg (highway).
TOP SPEED: 127 mph. LENGTH: 176.5 inches. WHEELBASE: 108.7 inches. CURB WEIGHT: 3,726
pounds.
BUILT AT: Leipzig, Germany. OPTIONS: Ultimate package (includes rearview camera, parking assistance, garage/gate opener, keyless entry, panoramic moonroof, automatic dimming
may not last much beyond 375 miles. The test X1 had optional sport suspension and optional 18-inch, run-flat rear performance tires, so passengers felt every manhole cover, road crease and expansion crack. It wasn’t a punishing ride, just one that gives everyone a decent feel of road surfaces. The taut ride was appreciated, though, in moun-
mirrors, navigation, iPod and USB adapters, power front seats) $6,650; M Sport Line (includes sport suspension, leatherwrapped, M sport steering wheel, M door sills, black gloss roof rails, M Sport wheels with rear run-flat performance tires, Performance Control) $3,000; lighting package (includes automatic high beams, Xenon headlights, ambience interior lighting) $1,200; LeMans Blue Metallic paint $550; satellite radio with one-year subscription $350; BMW apps $250.
DESTINATION CHARGE:
$895.
tain twisties and during an emergency maneuver, when the X1 maintained its poise and control admirably. Steering is on the heavy side in the X1, which some drivers may not like. Front and back seats are shaped for support and are comfortable. Rear seatbacks split 40/20/40 and go down flat to expand the cargo space from 14.7 cubic feet to more than 47 cubic feet.
Pennsylvania
Car Maintenance
Law not yet putting a dent in texting while driving Extend a car’s longevity with these spring cleaning tips Brandpoint
The open road lies in front of millions of drivers who are ready to lower the windows and feel the warm breeze. Nothing curbs the excitement of a spring drive more than car issues that could have been avoided by simple maintenance to combat the lasting effects of driving through winter. Many people consider spring the perfect time to clean their homes, but it is also important not to forget the vehicle. The average vehicle stays on the road nearly 11 years, according to a study by Polk Research. This trend of consumers holding onto their vehicles longer than usual continues to grow. To help protect what is typically the second largest investment for any consumer - your vehicle - here are simple tips to make sure you are ready for a successful spring travel season. • Seasons change ... so does tire pressure: As temperatures change, so can tire pressure. Proper tire inflation is essential for increased automotive safety, optimum driving performance and significant cost savings, including better fuel mileage. Tires should be inflated to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations printed on the vehicle door placard or in the glove box, and should be checked at least monthly. Over-inflation can lead to premature or irregular tire wear and under-inflation reduces a vehicle’s fuel efficiency by an average of 3.3 percent, according to fueleconomy.gov. • Keep hydrated: Many fluids require attention, including the engine oil,
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transmission fluid and power steering fluid. Spring is the perfect time to make sure they are all clean and at the proper levels. Additionally, to help ensure maximum engine life, change the oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles, or as directed by your owner’s manual. • Breathe free: Replacing a dirty air filter can increase a vehicle’s life expectancy and fuel efficiency by reducing the strain on the engine, especially during warmer months. Over the winter months, salt, sand and other impurities may build up in a vehicle’s air filtration system, and replacing this air filter can improve acceleration time by around 6 to 11 percent, according to fueleconomy.gov. • April showers bring May flowers, and wet roads: Many times, consumers postpone tire purchases, but after enduring a harsh winter and looking ahead to the wet spring weather, it is not the time to have low tread on your tires. The lower the tread depth, the less traction you will have on wet roads, and the greater the distance you will need to stop. For drivers in need of “new shoes” for their vehicle, every tire in the Goodyear Assurance family offers confident all-season traction plus a relevant benefit that enhances the driving experience - ultra traction, refined handling and comfort, and fuel efficiency. For more helpful car care advice or information on tires for cars, light trucks, SUVs and more, visit your local Goodyear retailer or go online to www.goodyear. com.
Like many teenagers, Erica Cimato of Moon practically wears out her cell phone sending text messages -- more than 100 per day by her estimate. But none are sent when she’s behind the wheel. Before she joined Moon Area High School’s chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions, “I used to do that and drive all the time,” she said. “Now, I’ll give the phone to whoever’s next to me and tell them to do it for me.” A state law banning texting while driving for all motorists is barely more than a year old, but it’s hard to imagine that anyone at the high school is unaware of it. The school and SADD chapter have participated in several programs that focus on the dangers of texting while driving and address other teen driving safety issues. On Friday, the school hosted its annual “mock crash” for members of the junior class. Smashed-up cars, students soaked in fake blood and real-life emergency responders and vehicles were to be used to leave a lasting impression in advance of their prom, said Joseph Martonik, student coordinator. Last year, students wore brightly colored signs around their necks with anti-texting-while-driving messages in advance of an assembly at which 1,200 students viewed a powerful 11-minute video produced by AT&T called “The Last Text.” It profiled four crashes, three of them fatal, believed to have been caused by the typing of banal messages like “Yeah,” “LOL” and “Where u at.” Mr. Martonik and Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Robin Mungo, who has shown the video at other schools, used the same phrase to describe students’ reaction to it:
“You could hear a pin message on a phone while drop.” hurtling down the highway wasn’t apparent on its face, Teens know the law there’s quite a bit of research The law signed in March to underscore it. There’s the oft-cited 2012 by Gov. Tom Corbett made texting while driving finding by the Virginia Tech a primary offense, meaning Transportation Institute police didn’t need another that texting while drivreason to pull someone over ing multiplies the chance for texting. of crashing by 23. And the “I don’t have any sta- calculation that compostistics, but I can tell you it ing a typical text message is seems to have made an im- roughly akin to closing one’s pact, just from the feed- eyes for nearly five seconds, back we get from students,” during which time a car goTrooper Mungo said of the ing 55 mph covers more than law, which carries a $50 the length of a football field. fine and about $90 in court According to the Nacosts. tional Safety Council, texTeens who are learning to ting while driving causes drive “are definitely aware 1.6 million crashes per year. of the law,” she said. “They The Insurance Institute for probably know the law bet- Highway Safety estimates ter than we do.” that it is to blame for 11 teen The numbers seem to bear deaths each day. that out: Of the 113 texting In a survey commiscitations that had been is- sioned by AT&T, 97 percent sued in Allegheny County of teens said texting while as of late last month, only driving is dangerous. A nofour were to drivers younger brainer, right? than 20. But 43 percent acknowlFatalities among teenage edged that they do it. drivers rose 19 percent in A poll of drivers by AAA the U.S. during the first six produced a similar disconmonths of last year but de- nect. While 94 percent of clined in Pennsylvania, ac- respondents called texting cording to preliminary fig- a serious threat, 35 percent ures released recently by the admitted reading a text or Governors Highway Safety email while driving within Association. the previous month. Thirty-nine states and the When Trooper Mungo District of Columbia have visits with students, she banned texting while drivasks if they text while driving. One Pennsylvania lawmaker, Rep. Joseph Mar- ing. “Are there students kosek, doesn’t think that’s who raise their hands? Yes,” enough. Mr. Markosek, D- she said. “I think the mentality Monroeville, is pressing for among kids is that it won’t passage of legislation to ban the use of handheld devic- happen to me,” said Kayes while driving, citing the la Kalamasz, a senior and report that crash deaths are SADD member at Moon increasing among teen driv- Area High School. “I feel like we limit the chances of ers. “Too many young people students texting while drivare killed by car accidents ing by how many programs each year. Despite the cur- we put on for them.” rent law prohibiting texting One of them involves a while driving, six Penn- simulator that helps stusylvania teen drivers were dents understand the imkilled in the first six months plications and possible of 2012,” he said in a news outcomes from impaired release. or distracted driving. They get the chance to see what Danger doesn’t would happen if their deter some phones captured too much If the danger of typing a of their attention.
“A lot of people didn’t make it home,” SADD member and Moon Area senior Sara Jarrett recalled. Sara was “killed” in last year’s mock crash, in which the driver of the other car had been drinking and the driver of the car she was in was texting just before impact. “I knew it was just a simulation, but it felt real,” she said. “It was actually scary. I started to cry.” Adding to the drama of the event, one student is costumed as the Grim Reaper, going into classrooms and choosing students at random to be taken away, their empty desks a symbol of the potential impact of poor choices, Mr. Martonik said.
1,300 citations in year one
AAA recently released research of enforcement during the first year of the statewide texting-while-driving ban. Some 1,302 citations were issued in Pennsylvania and 196 in the metro Pittsburgh area including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties. In Allegheny County alone, 113 citations had been issued as of late last month. The Robinson police department, with nine citations, was the top suburban force, ahead of Jefferson Hills with seven and Monroeville with six. Police in Bethel Park issued four citations, as did the forces in Ross and West Mifflin. No other suburban department issued more than three. “AAA is encouraged to see that law enforcement agencies are off to a great start in the process of educating drivers and saving lives,” said Brian Newbacher, spokesman for AAA East Central. Enforcement in other states has increased after the laws’ first year. For instance, California cited 2,845 drivers in the first year of its texting ban; the following year it cited 7,924.
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T OW DOLLY with brakes, spare tire & brake controller. $900. Call 717-258-6036.
HONDA, 2001 Shadow Ace. 750cc, 10,400 miles, many extras. $2,900. Call 717-422-6912.
U TILITY TRAILER, flat. 6’x10’ with 2’x6’ wood floor. Great shape! $700. Call 717-776-5833.
HONDA, 2004 Sabre Shadow. 1100cc, 1 owner, only 1,600 mi., current inspection, many access., recent tune-up, ’11 battery & all handbooks. Like new! $4,000/firm. Call Al at 717-728-3870.
Classic 810 Specialty Autos F ORD, 1978 Ranchero GT, nice restoration piece. $4,999. Call 717-423-5174.
Parts & 825 Accessories W HEELS & TIRES (4), 5 lug, 15". Never on the road. $600/firm. Call 717-243-9890.
RV / 840 Travel Trailers COUGAR, 2007 5th Wheel. 29.1, many extras. Excellent condition! $15,000. Call 717-834-5500.
850
Motorcycles / ATVs
H ARLEY DAVIDSON, 2006 Elecrtra Glide Std. Like new! Sun glo blue, excellent condition. New tires, Screamin Eagle pipes, AM/FM/CD player, chrome grips, footpegs, highway pegs, air horn. Have all maintenance & new part records. Always garaged. 30k miles. $13,000. Call 717-245-0823. H ARLEY, 2004 Softail. Pearl white, 8,200 mi., lots of chrome, very clean. Asking $10,000. 258-4914.
KAWASAKI, 2006 Ninja 500R 3,200 miles. $3,000/obo. Call 717-226-7906.
KAWASAKI, 2007 Ninja 250. Garage kept, 4,400 miles. $2,600. Call 717-258-6259. KAWASKI (2), 2006 750. Windshields & saddle bags. $3,000/each. Call 717-776-5298.
870
HONDA, 2009 Odyssey White/tan, 74k miles. Stock #LX17383A $18,988
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880
ACURA, 2008 TL
YAMAHA, 2007 YZF-R6. All stock with GYTR carbon fiber slip on pipe. 4,200 miles. $5,300/obo. Call Kosta at (717)571-6136.
855 Sport Vehicles
Silver/black, 83k miles. Stock #LXP727B $17,488
BUICK, 2006 Lucerne
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JEEP, 1996 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4. Power steering, windows & locks. Asking $1,999. 717-706-0036
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FORD, 1992 F150 4x4 King Cab with new tires. $3,000/obo. 448-0869.
Autos
VW, 2009 Rabbit. White, 45k, 5 speed, all dealer scheduled maintenance, must sell, runs great! $9,250/obo. 717-713-4333
CHEVY, 2008 Malibu
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CHRYSLER, 2003 PT Cruiser. GPS, maroon, A/C, all power, remote start, cruise, Craig sound. Only 35,100 mi. $9,000/firm. 241-2101. LEXUS, 2001 ES300 Coach Edition. Black, 4-door, 160k miles, 1 owner. $5,500. Call 717-440-1645. LEXUS, 2007 GS350
White/tan, 78k miles. Stock #LXP798 $19,988
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VOLVO, 2008 C70 Convertible Blue/gray, 52k miles. Stock #LX16480A $20,988
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CADILLAC, 2000 DeVille DTS, 75k mi. Leather interior, current inspection, new Michelin tires, very good condition. $8,500. Call 717-776-5126.
Autos
ABSOLUTE MINIMUM $300+ PAID ON MOST JUNK VEHICLES! Higher cash paid on re-sellable vehicles. Free towing. Licensed dealer. Call 717-324-9395.
SCOOTER, 2006 Vento. 2,103 miles, comes with 2 helmets & cover. $1,900. Call 717-776-7319. YAMAHA Blasters (2), $1,500 ea. YAMAHA Banshee (1), $2,500. Call 423-5174.
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VW, 2002 Beetle, Silver, 2.0, 5 speed, heated leather seats, sunroof 113k mi. $4500/obo. Call 717-776-3395.
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Autos Plus
Sunday, April 14, 2013 Miscellaneous 805 Transportation
850
Motorcycles / ATVs
T OW DOLLY with brakes, spare tire & brake controller. $900. Call 717-258-6036.
HONDA, 2001 Shadow Ace. 750cc, 10,400 miles, many extras. $2,900. Call 717-422-6912.
U TILITY TRAILER, flat. 6’x10’ with 2’x6’ wood floor. Great shape! $700. Call 717-776-5833.
HONDA, 2004 Sabre Shadow. 1100cc, 1 owner, only 1,600 mi., current inspection, many access., recent tune-up, ’11 battery & all handbooks. Like new! $4,000/firm. Call Al at 717-728-3870.
Classic 810 Specialty Autos F ORD, 1978 Ranchero GT, nice restoration piece. $4,999. Call 717-423-5174.
Parts & 825 Accessories W HEELS & TIRES (4), 5 lug, 15". Never on the road. $600/firm. Call 717-243-9890.
RV / 840 Travel Trailers COUGAR, 2007 5th Wheel. 29.1, many extras. Excellent condition! $15,000. Call 717-834-5500.
850
Motorcycles / ATVs
H ARLEY DAVIDSON, 2006 Elecrtra Glide Std. Like new! Sun glo blue, excellent condition. New tires, Screamin Eagle pipes, AM/FM/CD player, chrome grips, footpegs, highway pegs, air horn. Have all maintenance & new part records. Always garaged. 30k miles. $13,000. Call 717-245-0823. H ARLEY, 2004 Softail. Pearl white, 8,200 mi., lots of chrome, very clean. Asking $10,000. 258-4914.
KAWASAKI, 2006 Ninja 500R 3,200 miles. $3,000/obo. Call 717-226-7906.
KAWASAKI, 2007 Ninja 250. Garage kept, 4,400 miles. $2,600. Call 717-258-6259. KAWASKI (2), 2006 750. Windshields & saddle bags. $3,000/each. Call 717-776-5298.
870
HONDA, 2009 Odyssey White/tan, 74k miles. Stock #LX17383A $18,988
1-800-778-0850 www.bobbyrahallexus.com
880
ACURA, 2008 TL
YAMAHA, 2007 YZF-R6. All stock with GYTR carbon fiber slip on pipe. 4,200 miles. $5,300/obo. Call Kosta at (717)571-6136.
855 Sport Vehicles
Silver/black, 83k miles. Stock #LXP727B $17,488
BUICK, 2006 Lucerne
Black/tan, 39k miles. Stock #LX17537B $13,988
JEEP, 1996 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4. Power steering, windows & locks. Asking $1,999. 717-706-0036
1-800-778-0850 www.bobbyrahallexus.com
TOYOTA, 2005 Highlander Green/tan, 71k miles. Stock #LX17011A $14,488
CASH FOR CARS!!!!!!
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860
Trucks
Call Barrick’s Towing 717-386-4888
FORD, 1992 F150 4x4 King Cab with new tires. $3,000/obo. 448-0869.
Autos
VW, 2009 Rabbit. White, 45k, 5 speed, all dealer scheduled maintenance, must sell, runs great! $9,250/obo. 717-713-4333
CHEVY, 2008 Malibu
Gold/tan, 42k miles. Stock #LXP791A $15,488
www.martysinc.com
CHRYSLER, 2003 PT Cruiser. GPS, maroon, A/C, all power, remote start, cruise, Craig sound. Only 35,100 mi. $9,000/firm. 241-2101. LEXUS, 2001 ES300 Coach Edition. Black, 4-door, 160k miles, 1 owner. $5,500. Call 717-440-1645. LEXUS, 2007 GS350
White/tan, 78k miles. Stock #LXP798 $19,988
1-800-778-0850 www.bobbyrahallexus.com MINI COOPER, 2007 S Loaded, garage kept, 66,000 miles. Excellent condition! Asking $14,550. Call 717-420-7226. TOYOTA, 2006 Corolla Silver/black, 94k miles. Stock #LX16993 $9,488
1-800-778-0850 www.bobbyrahallexus.com
VOLVO, 2008 C70 Convertible Blue/gray, 52k miles. Stock #LX16480A $20,988
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1-800-778-0850 www.bobbyrahallexus.com BUICK, 1994 Roadmaster. New inspection & tires, full power, LT1 engine, 137k miles, burgundy exterior, gray leather interior. Runs great! Asking $2,500. 386-5239.
880
Autos
CADILLAC, 2000 DeVille DTS, 75k mi. Leather interior, current inspection, new Michelin tires, very good condition. $8,500. Call 717-776-5126.
Autos
ABSOLUTE MINIMUM $300+ PAID ON MOST JUNK VEHICLES! Higher cash paid on re-sellable vehicles. Free towing. Licensed dealer. Call 717-324-9395.
SCOOTER, 2006 Vento. 2,103 miles, comes with 2 helmets & cover. $1,900. Call 717-776-7319. YAMAHA Blasters (2), $1,500 ea. YAMAHA Banshee (1), $2,500. Call 423-5174.
880
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CELEBRATING
0 YEARS! 6 THANK YOU...
FOR YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH THE YEARS! 08 Ford Taurus SEL.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,995 05 Chevy CobaltAT,1Owner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,595 05 Ford Focus Zx5 SE 1Owner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,995 04 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,995 04 Ford Focus SW AT,1Owner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,395 04 Hyundai AccentAT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,495 04 Kia OptimaAT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595 03 Saturn Ion AT.........................................................$6,595 03 Jeep Gr. Cherokee Laredo1Owner.. . . . .$9,495 03 Ford Focus SdnAT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,095 03 Toyota Camry LEAT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,595 03 Chevy Cavalier CpeAT,1Owner.. . . . . . . . . . $6,595 03 Ford Focus CPAT,1Owner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,995 03 Honda CRV AT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,595 03 Hyundai Elantra AT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,995 01 Saturn SL1AT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,695 01 Ford Focus SWAT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,595
VW, 2002 Beetle, Silver, 2.0, 5 speed, heated leather seats, sunroof 113k mi. $4500/obo. Call 717-776-3395.
471 E. NORTH STREET, CARLISLE
249-5418
Cumberland Valley Motors SAVE $2,901!
SAVE $2,281
2012 Beetle 2.5L Sleek & Sexy Black!
2012 GTI
SAVE $5,336
MSRP: $21,935
Sunroof & Nav, Manual Trans!
SAVE $4,061
MSRP: $27,280
2012 Beetle
CVM Price: $16,599
2012 Golf TDI
CVM Price: $24,999
Awesome New Color - Moonrock!
Sunroof & Nav, Auto & More!
MSRP: $21,900
MSRP: $28,060
CVM Price: $18,999
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3,000
*$
164
$
ALL 2012 MAZDA CX-9S IN STOCK WOW!!!
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MSRP $19,250
SAVE *$
To celebrate we are having a Let’s Go Sales Event! a e Leas 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS
6,000
36 month lease. 12,000 miles per year. Plus tax, tags and dealer fees. $0 down payment. Includes all rebates and incentives. With qualified credit.
*Savings include Owner Loyalty and Military incentives. See dealer for complete details.
LEASE A 2013 MAZDA CX-5
2013 Hyundai Elantra
FOR
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As low as
$
14,999
$
36 month lease. $2,999 due at signing. Tax, tags and dealer fees extra. Includes all rebates and incentives. With qualified credit
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D 2013 DODGE GRAN CARAVAN
URING O T 0 0 2 R LE S Y R H C 3 201 CONVERTIBLE
Stock #727414 MSRP $25,435 Forrer Discount $720 VW Conquest Cash $1,000 Mid-Atlantic 2013 Retail Bonus Cash $500 Mid-Atlantic Bonus Cash Retail Consumer $1,500 College Grad Retail Bonus Cash $500 Minivan Conquest Retail $750
Forrer Price
20,465
$
HEROKEE 2014 JEEP GRAND C LIMITED Forrer Price
26,085
$
Stock #513965 MSRP $29,185 Forrer Discount $1,100 VW Conquest Cash $1,000 Rebate $1,000 OR 0% for up to 48 months
Forrer Price
38,452
$
ENGER LL A H C E G D O D 3 1 0 2
Stock #103513 MSRP $40,180 Forrer Discount $1,728
HORN IG B 0 0 5 1 M A R 3 1 20 CREW CAB
Forrer Price
26,972
$
Stock #665782 MSRP $31,830 Forrer Discount $1,358 VW Conquest Cash $1,000 Mid-Atlantic Bonus Cash $2,000 College Grad Retail Bonus Cash $500
Stock #580417 MSRP $42,095 Forrer Discount $3,330 VW Conquest Cash $1,000 2013 Ram Light Duty Trade Assist Bonus Cash $1,000 Mid-Atlantic Bonus Cash Retail Consumer $1,750 Spring Truck Month Bonus Cash $1,000 College Grad Retail Bonus Cash $500 Ally Bonus Cash $500
Forrer Price
33,015
$
S SPORT 2013 JEEP COMPAS
HORN IG B 0 0 5 1 M A R 3 1 0 2 QUAD CAB
Forrer Price
19,665
$
Stock #248214 MSRP $23,915 Forrer Discount $500 VW Conquest Cash $1,000 Mid-Atlantic 2013 Retail Bonus Cash $750 Mid-Atlantic Bonus Cash Retail Consumer $1,500 College Grad Retail Bonus Cash $500
FForrer PPrice i
31,415
$
Stock #525021 MSRP $39,645 Forrer Discoun Discount $2,980 VW Conquest Ca Cash $1,000 2013 Ram Light Duty Trade Assist Bonus Cash $1,000 Mid-Atlantic Bonus Cash Retail Consumer $1,250 Spring Truck Month Bonus Cash $1,000 College Grad Retail Bonus Cash $500 Ally Bonus Cash $500
Disclaimer: Pricing includes all applicable rebates, discounts, and bonus cash. For VW Conquest Cash, you must own or lease a Volkswagen, excluding the Routan. No trade in necessary. Minivan Conquest must trade other than Chrysler Brand. For qualified buyers only. See dealer for complete details.
FORRER
2209 STATE ROAD,
DUNCANNON, PA
SERVICE BODY SHOP & PARTS
717 TOLL FREE
834-0133
888-254-3577
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