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SUNDAY MAY 12 2013

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’13 CCruze LS

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’13 Equinox Equino quino LS fwd P TO

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’12 Chevy Suburban #665236 $38,999

’13 Malibu Eco

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’08 Toyota y Matrix XR #1303591 $8,999

’04 Nissan Pathfinder LE #1302881 $11,999

’11 Chevy Tahoe LTZ #665210 $44,499

’10 Ford Edge dge SEL #1301301 $18,999

’08 Pontiac Grand Prix #1303812 $9,499

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SUNDAY MAY 12 2013

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UP TO

42 MP

’13 CCruze LS

6-spd Manual

STk# 130703

$19,050 MSRP ––551 Lawrence Discount –1,000 Rebate Reba

G hwy

17,499

$

+ tax & tags

’13 Equinox Equino quino LS fwd P TO

32 U

wy MPG h

STk# 130692 $25,030 MSRP –1,031 1,031 Lawrence Discount –1,000 Rebate Reba

During the Lawrence 100 Receive a $

100 gas card

with every new or used Vehicle Purchase in stock!

STk # 130291 $38,865 MSRP –2,366 Lawrence Discount –2,500 Rebate –2,000 Allstar bonus cash –1,000 trade in bonus cash* –1,500 GM Loyalty**

29,499

$

STk# 130002 $27,920 MSRP –1,021 Lawrencee Discount –2,000 Rebate –1,000 Dealer cash ash –500 AARP member rrebate

’12 Chevy Traverse LT #665232 $24,999

’12 Chevy Suburban #665236 $38,999

’13 Malibu Eco

37

UP T O

MPG

hwy

$

+ tax & tags

’07 Chevy Tahoe LS #1003311 $18,999

4x4

23,399

22,999

$

’12 Chevy Silverado #1303991 $24,599

’13 Silverado Lt Ext

’08 Toyota y Matrix XR #1303591 $8,999

’04 Nissan Pathfinder LE #1302881 $11,999

’11 Chevy Tahoe LTZ #665210 $44,499

’10 Ford Edge dge SEL #1301301 $18,999

’08 Pontiac Grand Prix #1303812 $9,499

’10 Mazda 3 Sport #1204591 $15,999

Let Us Show You How a Business Elite Dealer Can Benefit You and Your Business!

New ’13 Silverado 1500 4WD Regular Cab Work truck ’11 Chevy Silverado #1303441 $21,999

’09 CChrysler Town and Country #6652011 $19,499

* Rebates are subject to change without prior notice. Not all customers will qualify for all applicable rebates and incentives.

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’99 Chevyy Malibu LS #1302041 $4,999

’12 Chevy Impala LT #665216 $15,999

’10 Chevy Silverado #1208361 $18 ,999

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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Behind the Wheel

Newest Ford C-Max comes with a plug operates like an automatic. This compares with the $39,995 starting retail price Ford’s newest C-Max is for a 2013 Volt and the the ultimate plug-in gaso$32,795 starting retail price line-electric hatchback for for a 2013 Prius Plug-In fuel- and environmentally Hybrid. conscious drivers yearning Note the C-Max Enfor something new. ergi comes standard with Introduced for 2013, the features that can be extra C-Max Energi is an electric on competitors, such as plug-in, tall, five-seat car leather-trimmed seats, that has a four-cylinder, dual-zone climate control, gasoline engine as a backup. hands-free calling system, A driver can typically travel wireless Bluetooth audio for up to 21 miles on allfor access to music on a electric power before the smartphone, heated front gas engine seamlessly takes seats and three years of free, over. personalized news, sports Or, the driver can push a and business news. button to select gas-engine But while the Volt qualipropulsion only — say, if fies for a federal income tax he or she is headed directly credit of $7,500, the C-Max onto a freeway — and save Energi’s tax credit is $3,751. the electric power stored in This amount is not subthe onboard battery pack for tracted directly from the later, in-city driving where C-Max Energi’s purchase lower speeds maximize the price. Rather, the tax credit electric power range. goes on income tax forms of These smart, selectable the purchaser to help reduce choices and fresh, attractive that year’s overall federal styling plus easy charging tax. and an impressive, potenIt’s also worth noting tial 620-mile range on one there is a non-plug-in hytank of fuel and one battery brid version of C-Max that charge come in one wellhas a starting MSRP, inequipped model — the 2013 cluding destination charge, C-Max Energi SEL. of $25,995, which is $8,145 Also not to be missed: lower in price than the EnThe federal government ergi. No wonder, then, that rating of 100 miles-perso far in calendar 2013, the gallon equivalent for the non-plug-in C-Max Hybrid C-Max Energi tops the 98 is outselling the pricier mpg equivalent of the 2013 C-Max Energi by a wide Chevrolet Volt as well as the margin. 95 mpg equivalent of the Still, the test C-Max Enplug-in hybrid version of ergi was a car that delighted the 2013 Toyota Prius. with its styling, comfortable The only vehicles with interior, sprightly power higher mpg equivalent — both electric and gas ennumbers are all-electric gine — and agile handling. cars with much lower overall Especially attractive: The travel range, such as the styling lines on the sides, 2013 Leaf with a 115 mpg the good proportions of equivalent rating and a trav- the body and the expresel range of up to 75 miles. sive front grille that give this Pricing for the C-Max fuel-sipper an upscale look. Energi is in the middle of the It also helped that the Energi comes standard with pack. good-sized, 17-inch wheels. Starting manufacturer’s In comparison, the base Prisuggested retail price, including destination charge, us Plug-In rides on smaller, 15-inch wheels. is $34,140 and includes Inside, the C-Max Energi continuously variable transcan feel spacious, thanks to mission (CVT) that a driver by ANN M. JOB Associated Press

Associated Press

The 2013 Ford C-Max Energi is an electric plug-in with a four-cylinder, gasoline engine as a backup. its 5.3-foot-tall height. This provides a full 41 inches of front-seat headroom — roomy even for 6-footers. In the back seat, headroom is shaved just a bit, to 39.4 inches. Meantime, the Prius PlugIn stands less than 5 feet tall and has less headroom in front and back seats. The Prius is a couple inches longer, however, from bumper to bumper, and has a slightly longer wheelbase. So, frontseat legroom of 40.4 inches in the C-Max Energi is less than the 42.5 inches in the Prius Plug-In. But the Ford’s back-seat legroom of 36.5 inches is a half inch greater than the back-seat legroom in the Prius. Perhaps the least competitive space is the Energi’s 19.2 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second-row seats, which is less than what’s in the Prius. It’s also 22 percent less than the cargo room in the non-plug-in version of C-Max Hybrid. The lost space is taken up in the Energi by a larger lithium ion battery pack. The test Energi impressed with fuel economy on the

very first drive which was all-electric and thus, zero gasoline. And charging was easy. Even a regular electrical outlet in a circa 1970s garage charged this car up, albeit over a slow seven hours for a full charge. It was much faster, though, at a dedicated, 240-volt charging station, where a full charge took just 2.5 hours. With all the displays inside the Energi that Ford provides to show instant miles per gallon, miles traveled on electric power alone, total gallons of gasoline used and total kilowatts of electricity used, it’s easy for a driver to get addicted to efficient travel. But it may take some practice to eke out every single efficient mile. As an example, an aggressively driven round trip of 355 miles — some of it in mountain roads, some in highway congestion and with air conditioning on — used 9.25 gallons. This equals 38.4 mpg. The 2-liter, four-cylinder engine generates a decent 141 horsepower on its

In Focus 2013 Ford C-Max Energi SEL BASE PRICE: $33,345. PRICE AS TESTED:

$38,610.

TYPE: Front engine, frontwheel-drive, five-passenger, allelectric and all-gasoline, plug-in hatchback. ENGINE: 2-liter, double overhead cam, Atkinson cycle, inline four cylinder with dual iVCT, 88-kilowatt electric motor and 7.6-kilowatt lithium ion battery pack. MILEAGE: Equivalent to 108 mpg (city), 92 mpg (highway). ELECTRIC RANGE: Up to

own and uses regular fuel as opposed to premium in the Volt. Combined horsepower, with electric assist: 188 horses. Instant torque from the electric power squealed the tires at startup in the test car. Standard safety equipment includes frontal, side

21 miles from full battery charge after 2.5 hours at 240 volts.

TOP SPEED: 102 mph. LENGTH: 173.6 inches. WHEELBASE: 104.3 inches. CURB WEIGHT: 3,899

pounds.

BUILT AT: Wayne, Mich. OPTIONS: Equipment group 303A (includes navigation system, power liftgate, keyless entry and start, rearview camera, automated park assist, hands-free technology) $2,880; panoramic roof $1,195; Ruby Red metallic exterior paint $395. DESTINATION CHARGE:

$795.

and curtain air bags, traction control and reverse-sensing system. A rearview camera is optional. The C-Max Energi earned four of out of five stars in federal government crash tests overall, excelling in side-crash protection, where it earned five stars.

All About Cars

Optima offers high-end appearance with turbo power When Kia redesigned the Optima in 2010, it immediately brought the carmaker into the luxury and performance realm and the midsize sedan became a sales leader for the brand. While the Optima will receive a major refreshening for 2014, with an updated design, new premium amenities and technological enhancements, the 2013 Optima improves on its current persona with a revised Kia badge on hood, trunk and steering wheel; a new SX Limited trim with Nappa Leather seating, exclusive 18-inch chrome wheels, LED daytime running lights, red brake calipers, chrome exterior accents, and wood interior accents; a new Remington Red exterior color and sliding front headrests standard on LX, EX, SX.

Sleek, aggressive and sculpted exterior Built at Kia’s U.S. plant based in West Point, Georgia, Optima projects a sleek, high-end appearance, with an aggressive stance and sculpted elements. Its signature tabbed grille is complemented by projector head lamps while Optima’s coupe-like profile is accentuated by a sweeping chrome arc that flows seamlessly from the A through C pillars. Optima’s roof line con-

nects with its pronounced shoulder line, leading to its sculpted flanks and accentuating its extended wheelbase. Boldly flared wheel arches and a raked cabin create a sedan with a graceful muscular presence. My test SX was outfitted with 18-inch polished alloy wheels with 225/45R18 tires, unique front and rear lower bumpers and side sills, a rear lip spoiler, aero wiper blades and HID headlights with auto leveling. Measuring 190.7 inches long, 72.1 inches wide and 57.3 inches high on a 110inch wheelbase, with ground clearance of 5.3 inches, Optima seats five and weighs in with a curb weight of 3250 lbs. The sedan utilizes steel unibody construction and a lightweight design with high-tensile-strength steel to enhance structural integrity while also achieving high torsional stiffness, benefiting handling, ride quality and refinement.

Turbo engine provides 274 hp The 2013 Optima is available with two fuel-efficient and powerful Theta II powerplants featuring gasoline direct injection, including a 2.4-liter

good passing ability. Off the line, my Optima sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds en route to a 15.2-second quarter-mile. Rack-and-pinion hydraulic power-assisted steering was responsive for all but the quickest maneuvers. Driving it hard on an autocross track, GDI four-cylinder and a 2.0- my Optima got a bit loose at times, but in most normal liter GDI turbo engine. A situations, the sedan handled 2.4-liter hybrid powertrain confidently and securely. is also available. The 2.4liter GDI engine produces Spacious cabin is 200 horsepower while the refined and functional 274-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo GDI engine (as my test Optima’s compartment model had) delivers V6-type is refined, functional and power with a four-cylinder’s filled with tech advances efficiency. Each engine that benefit the driver and choice is mated to a sixpassengers. From the instruspeed automatic transmisment panel that’s contoured sion featuring Sportmatic toward the driver to create clutchless shifting. The a cockpit-like feel to the turbo system brought in fuel precise gauges and steereconomy estimates of 22 ing wheel-mounted paddle shifters, Optima’s interior mpg in the city and 34 mpg provides the experience of a on the highway, while the 2.4-liter hybrid version gets performance vehicle with36/40. A week of mixed-use out sacrificing comfort or roominess. testing in this review turbo The Optima cabin is acOptima achieved an average commodating with 40 inchof 26.3 mpg. es of headroom in row one I put the Optima through and 37.6 in row two; shoulits drills and it showed exder room is 57.3 inches for cellent low-range power as well as

By Mike Blake

the front row and 55.7 in the second seats and legroom is a spacious 45.5 inches for the driver and front passenger, but a tight 34.7 inches in the back row. Optima’s interior features including dual-zone full automatic temperature control with rear vents, six-way adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support, tilt and telescopic steering column, glove box cooling capabilities, power door locks, power windows, AM/FM/CD/MPS/satellite radio, glove box illumination, analog meter cluster with trip computer, steering wheel-mounted controls, smart key with push-button start, keyless entry with burglar and panic alarms and leather seat trim. Optima pays attention to safety dual advanced front and front-seat mounted side airbags and full-length side curtains, front active headrests, side-impact door beams, height-adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, lower anchors and tethers for children and tire pressure monitoring system. Power-assisted four-wheel

antilock disc brakes, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, traction control system, brake assist system and hill assist control are also standard as are 5mph bumpers. Kia offers four Optima trims in five total configurations starting with the Base LX and a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine for $21,350. The EX starts at $23,659 and the Base SX (my test drive) with the 2.0-liter turbo starts at $26,800. The Turbo SX with the Limited Package starts at $34,500 and with the Chrome package, the SX also goes for $34,500. The EX Premium Touring Package added $2950 for panoramic sunroof with Gloss Black pillar, 4-way power front passenger seat, driver’s seat memory, heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats and the EX/SX Turbo Technology package added $1400 for a navigational system with rear-view back-up camera. With destination charges of $775, the final sticker as tested was $31,925. 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 Plus

E2 • The Sentinel

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Behind the Wheel

Newest Ford C-Max comes with a plug operates like an automatic. This compares with the $39,995 starting retail price Ford’s newest C-Max is for a 2013 Volt and the the ultimate plug-in gaso$32,795 starting retail price line-electric hatchback for for a 2013 Prius Plug-In fuel- and environmentally Hybrid. conscious drivers yearning Note the C-Max Enfor something new. ergi comes standard with Introduced for 2013, the features that can be extra C-Max Energi is an electric on competitors, such as plug-in, tall, five-seat car leather-trimmed seats, that has a four-cylinder, dual-zone climate control, gasoline engine as a backup. hands-free calling system, A driver can typically travel wireless Bluetooth audio for up to 21 miles on allfor access to music on a electric power before the smartphone, heated front gas engine seamlessly takes seats and three years of free, over. personalized news, sports Or, the driver can push a and business news. button to select gas-engine But while the Volt qualipropulsion only — say, if fies for a federal income tax he or she is headed directly credit of $7,500, the C-Max onto a freeway — and save Energi’s tax credit is $3,751. the electric power stored in This amount is not subthe onboard battery pack for tracted directly from the later, in-city driving where C-Max Energi’s purchase lower speeds maximize the price. Rather, the tax credit electric power range. goes on income tax forms of These smart, selectable the purchaser to help reduce choices and fresh, attractive that year’s overall federal styling plus easy charging tax. and an impressive, potenIt’s also worth noting tial 620-mile range on one there is a non-plug-in hytank of fuel and one battery brid version of C-Max that charge come in one wellhas a starting MSRP, inequipped model — the 2013 cluding destination charge, C-Max Energi SEL. of $25,995, which is $8,145 Also not to be missed: lower in price than the EnThe federal government ergi. No wonder, then, that rating of 100 miles-perso far in calendar 2013, the gallon equivalent for the non-plug-in C-Max Hybrid C-Max Energi tops the 98 is outselling the pricier mpg equivalent of the 2013 C-Max Energi by a wide Chevrolet Volt as well as the margin. 95 mpg equivalent of the Still, the test C-Max Enplug-in hybrid version of ergi was a car that delighted the 2013 Toyota Prius. with its styling, comfortable The only vehicles with interior, sprightly power higher mpg equivalent — both electric and gas ennumbers are all-electric gine — and agile handling. cars with much lower overall Especially attractive: The travel range, such as the styling lines on the sides, 2013 Leaf with a 115 mpg the good proportions of equivalent rating and a trav- the body and the expresel range of up to 75 miles. sive front grille that give this Pricing for the C-Max fuel-sipper an upscale look. Energi is in the middle of the It also helped that the Energi comes standard with pack. good-sized, 17-inch wheels. Starting manufacturer’s In comparison, the base Prisuggested retail price, including destination charge, us Plug-In rides on smaller, 15-inch wheels. is $34,140 and includes Inside, the C-Max Energi continuously variable transcan feel spacious, thanks to mission (CVT) that a driver by ANN M. JOB Associated Press

Associated Press

The 2013 Ford C-Max Energi is an electric plug-in with a four-cylinder, gasoline engine as a backup. its 5.3-foot-tall height. This provides a full 41 inches of front-seat headroom — roomy even for 6-footers. In the back seat, headroom is shaved just a bit, to 39.4 inches. Meantime, the Prius PlugIn stands less than 5 feet tall and has less headroom in front and back seats. The Prius is a couple inches longer, however, from bumper to bumper, and has a slightly longer wheelbase. So, frontseat legroom of 40.4 inches in the C-Max Energi is less than the 42.5 inches in the Prius Plug-In. But the Ford’s back-seat legroom of 36.5 inches is a half inch greater than the back-seat legroom in the Prius. Perhaps the least competitive space is the Energi’s 19.2 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second-row seats, which is less than what’s in the Prius. It’s also 22 percent less than the cargo room in the non-plug-in version of C-Max Hybrid. The lost space is taken up in the Energi by a larger lithium ion battery pack. The test Energi impressed with fuel economy on the

very first drive which was all-electric and thus, zero gasoline. And charging was easy. Even a regular electrical outlet in a circa 1970s garage charged this car up, albeit over a slow seven hours for a full charge. It was much faster, though, at a dedicated, 240-volt charging station, where a full charge took just 2.5 hours. With all the displays inside the Energi that Ford provides to show instant miles per gallon, miles traveled on electric power alone, total gallons of gasoline used and total kilowatts of electricity used, it’s easy for a driver to get addicted to efficient travel. But it may take some practice to eke out every single efficient mile. As an example, an aggressively driven round trip of 355 miles — some of it in mountain roads, some in highway congestion and with air conditioning on — used 9.25 gallons. This equals 38.4 mpg. The 2-liter, four-cylinder engine generates a decent 141 horsepower on its

In Focus 2013 Ford C-Max Energi SEL BASE PRICE: $33,345. PRICE AS TESTED:

$38,610.

TYPE: Front engine, frontwheel-drive, five-passenger, allelectric and all-gasoline, plug-in hatchback. ENGINE: 2-liter, double overhead cam, Atkinson cycle, inline four cylinder with dual iVCT, 88-kilowatt electric motor and 7.6-kilowatt lithium ion battery pack. MILEAGE: Equivalent to 108 mpg (city), 92 mpg (highway). ELECTRIC RANGE: Up to

own and uses regular fuel as opposed to premium in the Volt. Combined horsepower, with electric assist: 188 horses. Instant torque from the electric power squealed the tires at startup in the test car. Standard safety equipment includes frontal, side

21 miles from full battery charge after 2.5 hours at 240 volts.

TOP SPEED: 102 mph. LENGTH: 173.6 inches. WHEELBASE: 104.3 inches. CURB WEIGHT: 3,899

pounds.

BUILT AT: Wayne, Mich. OPTIONS: Equipment group 303A (includes navigation system, power liftgate, keyless entry and start, rearview camera, automated park assist, hands-free technology) $2,880; panoramic roof $1,195; Ruby Red metallic exterior paint $395. DESTINATION CHARGE:

$795.

and curtain air bags, traction control and reverse-sensing system. A rearview camera is optional. The C-Max Energi earned four of out of five stars in federal government crash tests overall, excelling in side-crash protection, where it earned five stars.

All About Cars

Optima offers high-end appearance with turbo power When Kia redesigned the Optima in 2010, it immediately brought the carmaker into the luxury and performance realm and the midsize sedan became a sales leader for the brand. While the Optima will receive a major refreshening for 2014, with an updated design, new premium amenities and technological enhancements, the 2013 Optima improves on its current persona with a revised Kia badge on hood, trunk and steering wheel; a new SX Limited trim with Nappa Leather seating, exclusive 18-inch chrome wheels, LED daytime running lights, red brake calipers, chrome exterior accents, and wood interior accents; a new Remington Red exterior color and sliding front headrests standard on LX, EX, SX.

Sleek, aggressive and sculpted exterior Built at Kia’s U.S. plant based in West Point, Georgia, Optima projects a sleek, high-end appearance, with an aggressive stance and sculpted elements. Its signature tabbed grille is complemented by projector head lamps while Optima’s coupe-like profile is accentuated by a sweeping chrome arc that flows seamlessly from the A through C pillars. Optima’s roof line con-

nects with its pronounced shoulder line, leading to its sculpted flanks and accentuating its extended wheelbase. Boldly flared wheel arches and a raked cabin create a sedan with a graceful muscular presence. My test SX was outfitted with 18-inch polished alloy wheels with 225/45R18 tires, unique front and rear lower bumpers and side sills, a rear lip spoiler, aero wiper blades and HID headlights with auto leveling. Measuring 190.7 inches long, 72.1 inches wide and 57.3 inches high on a 110inch wheelbase, with ground clearance of 5.3 inches, Optima seats five and weighs in with a curb weight of 3250 lbs. The sedan utilizes steel unibody construction and a lightweight design with high-tensile-strength steel to enhance structural integrity while also achieving high torsional stiffness, benefiting handling, ride quality and refinement.

Turbo engine provides 274 hp The 2013 Optima is available with two fuel-efficient and powerful Theta II powerplants featuring gasoline direct injection, including a 2.4-liter

good passing ability. Off the line, my Optima sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds en route to a 15.2-second quarter-mile. Rack-and-pinion hydraulic power-assisted steering was responsive for all but the quickest maneuvers. Driving it hard on an autocross track, GDI four-cylinder and a 2.0- my Optima got a bit loose at times, but in most normal liter GDI turbo engine. A situations, the sedan handled 2.4-liter hybrid powertrain confidently and securely. is also available. The 2.4liter GDI engine produces Spacious cabin is 200 horsepower while the refined and functional 274-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo GDI engine (as my test Optima’s compartment model had) delivers V6-type is refined, functional and power with a four-cylinder’s filled with tech advances efficiency. Each engine that benefit the driver and choice is mated to a sixpassengers. From the instruspeed automatic transmisment panel that’s contoured sion featuring Sportmatic toward the driver to create clutchless shifting. The a cockpit-like feel to the turbo system brought in fuel precise gauges and steereconomy estimates of 22 ing wheel-mounted paddle shifters, Optima’s interior mpg in the city and 34 mpg provides the experience of a on the highway, while the 2.4-liter hybrid version gets performance vehicle with36/40. A week of mixed-use out sacrificing comfort or roominess. testing in this review turbo The Optima cabin is acOptima achieved an average commodating with 40 inchof 26.3 mpg. es of headroom in row one I put the Optima through and 37.6 in row two; shoulits drills and it showed exder room is 57.3 inches for cellent low-range power as well as

By Mike Blake

the front row and 55.7 in the second seats and legroom is a spacious 45.5 inches for the driver and front passenger, but a tight 34.7 inches in the back row. Optima’s interior features including dual-zone full automatic temperature control with rear vents, six-way adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support, tilt and telescopic steering column, glove box cooling capabilities, power door locks, power windows, AM/FM/CD/MPS/satellite radio, glove box illumination, analog meter cluster with trip computer, steering wheel-mounted controls, smart key with push-button start, keyless entry with burglar and panic alarms and leather seat trim. Optima pays attention to safety dual advanced front and front-seat mounted side airbags and full-length side curtains, front active headrests, side-impact door beams, height-adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, lower anchors and tethers for children and tire pressure monitoring system. Power-assisted four-wheel

antilock disc brakes, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, traction control system, brake assist system and hill assist control are also standard as are 5mph bumpers. Kia offers four Optima trims in five total configurations starting with the Base LX and a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine for $21,350. The EX starts at $23,659 and the Base SX (my test drive) with the 2.0-liter turbo starts at $26,800. The Turbo SX with the Limited Package starts at $34,500 and with the Chrome package, the SX also goes for $34,500. The EX Premium Touring Package added $2950 for panoramic sunroof with Gloss Black pillar, 4-way power front passenger seat, driver’s seat memory, heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats and the EX/SX Turbo Technology package added $1400 for a navigational system with rear-view back-up camera. With destination charges of $775, the final sticker as tested was $31,925. 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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$289/mo.*

*36MTH/36,000 ALLY BANK LEASE. $3,400 TOTAL DUE AT SIGNING. WAIVED SECURITY DEPOSIT. TAX & TAGS EXTRA WITH APPROVED CREDIT

*39MTH/39,000 MILES ALLY BANK LEASE. $2,120 TOTAL DUE AT SIGNING. WAIVED SECURITY DEPOSIT TAX & TAGS EXTRA WITH APPROVED CREDIT

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4:11 GEARS for a 9" Ford rear. Came out of a ’70 Chevelle. Car was never raved, changed gears for cruising, about 2 years old. Asking $1,500. Call 717-243-3079, ask for Dave or leave a message.

F LOOR MATS, Honda Pilot all weather, super nice for Pilot’s up to 2008 model. $45. Call 717-386-5367.

T IRES, (4) Goodyear, P275/60R20, very good condition. $250/obo. Call 717-249-1220.

RV / 840 Travel Trailers CROSSROADS, 2008 26’ Zinger. Lg. slide, awning, power jack, spare tire, maxi aires, A/C, power cord, sewer & water hoses, tow package included. Excellent condition! $14,000. Call 717-438-9927.

FLAGSTAFF, 2007 Ultra Lite 25’ Travel T railer. Sleeps 7, queen bed 14’ x 40" slide/out. Surround sound/outside speakers. 21’ awning. Garage kept/very clean and like new. Asking $14,000. Call 717-385-4781.

F LEETWOOD, 2005 Resort, 21’, slide-out camper. Queen full sofa & table beds, shower, toilet AC, heat, awning, fridge, microwave, range, + more. Non-smokers, clean. $8,000. Call 717-582-7036.

F LEETWOOD, 2006 Pop-up, sleeps 5-6, heater, fridge, sink, stovetop, bed/table, asking $3,500. 386-1254

Q UANTUM, 2008 5th Wheel. 38 ft., 4 slides, clean, well equipped. $25,000/negotiable. 717-713-0755.

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HARLEY DAVIDSON, 1996 Electra Glide (FLHT) black, 1 owner, 24k mi. extras. $7,500. 776-3995.

KAWASAKI, 2007, Ninja ex250f. Garage kept, low miles. $2,000. Call 258-6259. POLARIS, 2007 Hawkeye 4x4 LE300. Excellent condition! $2,400. Call 717-697-8192, after 1pm. 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. YAMAHA, 2013 Raptor, 700r, like new, 10.5 hrs., title in hand. $7,250. Call 717-385-4371.

855 Sport Vehicles CHEVY, 2012 Equinox Gray/black, 13k miles. Stock #LXP786A $25,988

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HONDA, 2010 Pilot

Blue/gray, 34k miles. Stock #LXP744C $25,988

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1-800-778-0850 www.bobbyrahallexus.com FORD, 2000 Taurus V6, good condition. $2,500. 717-776-7652. GEO, 1996 Prism, 4 door sedan, auto. $500/obo. 717-386-9148. HYUNDAI, 2005 Elantra Gold/brown, 46k miles. Stock #LXP831A $7,988

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JEEP, 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 92k miles, new brakes, battery, radio, red, leather interior, very good condition. $6,750. Call 717-701-8115. LEXUS, 2001 ES300 Coach Edition. Black, 4-door, 160k miles, 1 owner. $5,500. Call 717-440-1645. LEXUS, 2004 ES350 Gold/tan, 65k miles. Stock #LXP800 $11,988

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LEXUS, 2008 RX350 Savannah/tan, 76k miles. Stock #LX16192A $21,488

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MINI COOPER, 2007 S Loaded, garage kept, 68,000 miles. Excellent condition! Asking $13,990. Call 717-420-7226. SUBARU, 2013 Impreza 2.0. 16,400 mi. Excellent condition! Needs to go now! $21,000. 717-404-4407.

JEEP, 2011 Cherokee

VW, 2002 Beetle. Silver, heated leather seats, sunroof, 2.0, 5 speed 113k mi. $4550/obo. 717-776-3395.

Blue/tan, 37k miles. Stock #LXP818A $31,988

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FORD, 1998 F250 XLT power windows/locks, cruise, A/C, bedliner, tool box, very good condition, $6,400/obo. Call 717-448-0901 or 717-462-4050.

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ABSOLUTE MINIMUM $300+ PAID ON MOST JUNK VEHICLES! Higher cash paid on re-sellable vehicles. Free towing. Licensed dealer. Call 717-324-9395.

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Sutliff Price

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS MSRP $22,805

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08 Ford Taurus SEL.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,995 07 Saturn Ion,AT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,495 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 Accent,AT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,495 04 Kia Optima,AT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595 03 Chrysler T&C Limited,1owner.. . . . . . . . . . . $7,995 03 Saturn Ion, AT........................................................$6,595 03 Jeep Gr. Cherokee Laredo,1Owner.. . . .$9,495 03 Ford Focus Sdn,AT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,095 03 Toyota Camry LE,AT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,595 03 Chevy Cavalier Cpe,AT,1Owner.. . . . . . . . . .$6,595 03 Ford Focus CP,AT,1Owner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,995 03 Honda CRV, AT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,595 03 Hyundai Elantra, AT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,095 02 Ford Focus SW, AT,30K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,495 01 Saturn SL1,AT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,695

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Gold/tan, 42k miles. Stock #LXP791A $14,988

HYUNDAI, 2010 Tucson Gray/black, 24k miles. Stock #LX17363A $20,488

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CHEVY, 2008 Malibu

KAWASAKI, 2006 Ninja 500R 3,200 miles. $3,000/obo. Call 717-226-7906.

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BMW, 1984 633CSi. 5 Speed, 7/13 inspected, as is, $4,000/obo. Call 717-608-1636.

KAWASAKI, 2002 Mean Streak. Red, 12,777 miles. Excellent condition! $4,000. 717-486-7416.

BUICK, 1994 Roadmaster. New inspection & tires, full power, LT1 engine, 137k miles, burgundy exterior, gray leather interior. Runs great! Asking $2,500. 386-5239.

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2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE GXP

2006 GMC CANYON SLE

# S6695 CERTIFIED CONVERTIBLE CD WINDOWS LOCKS CRUISE TILT

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$17,895

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2008 CHEVY SILVERADO Z71

2011 CHEVY EQUINOX 1LT

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S6754 ................. 2012 CHEVY CAMARO 2LT.................................................................. $27,784 35234A............... 2007 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ...................................................................... $24,760 35566A............... 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE 2LT AWD...................................................... $23,995 35603A............... 2009 BMW 328I..................................................................................... $23,995 P6757 ................. 2012 DODGE CARAVAN SXT .............................................................. $20,995 35786A............... 2006 CADILLAC DTS LUX II................................................................. $14,881 S6639A............... 2009 DODGE AVENGER SXT............................................................... $12,995 35793A............... 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS ........................................................... $11,995 35574A............... 2004 CHEVY MALIBU LT.........................................................................$8,995 P6723A .............. 2008 FORD FOCUS SE.............................................................................$8,989

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Spring Fling at Audi Mechanicsburg

Spring is here at last. We’ve turned the clocks ahead. Now it’s time to save! This month you can lease a 2013 Audi A4 2.0T Premium with sensuous interior, gratifying driving experience, and efficient drivetrain, for just $369 per month. New Audi models include Wi-Fi enabled Audi Connect and quattro all wheel drive.

2013 Audi A4 2.0T Premium

$389/month

Stk #A8264, MSRP 37,825, 36mth, 10k/yr, residual $21,182., $1750. Lease loyalty, no security deposit, cash down $1,999. Plus tax & tag.

And this month we have our largest-ever inventory of certified pre-owned Audi models. All include the balance of the original factory warranty, twenty-four-seven roadside assistance, and a three-hundred-plus point inspection. Look for the big-top tent at our dealership and stop in to get a like-new Audi at a pre-owned price. Receive as low as 0.9% APR for 60 months on all Certified pre-owned Audi models.* 2012 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Sportback Silver/Black. 11,200 miles..............................$33,899

2010 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Sedan Black/Black. 39,900 miles...............................$31,299

2010 Audi A5 2.0T Premium Cabriolet Deep Sea Blue Pearl/Black . 38,700 miles.........$37,299

2013 Audi A4 2.0T Sedan Monsoon Gray/Black. 7,300 miles....................$36,489

2009 Audi A4 2.0T Convertible Blue/Beige. 39,500 miles................................$28,989

2010 Audi A6 3.0 Premium Sedan Gray/Light Gray. 59,700 miles.........................$32,999

2012 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Sedan White/Light Gray. 13,100 miles.......................$38,889

2009 Audi A4 2.0T Convertible Black/Black. 14,500 miles...............................$32,899

2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium SUV White/Light Gray. 16,000 miles.......................$42,989

2012 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Sedan Black/Black. 17,600 miles...............................$41,499

2009 Audi A4 2.0T Convertible Dolphin Gray/Ebony. 42,300 miles...................$28,989

2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium SUV White/Cardamom Beige. 32,500 miles............$42,999

2012 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Wagon Monsoon Gray/Light Gray. 22,000 miles...........$41,499

2010 Audi A5 2.0T Premium Coupe Gray/Black. 29,950 miles................................$33,899

2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium SUV Black/Cinnamon. 17,000 miles........................$42,989

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Fourth consecutive year

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*Available through Audi Financial Services Credit on approved credit. Examples: for 2010 and 2011 CPO models at 0.9% APR, cost of financing for 36 months is $28.16 a month for every $1,000 financed. All other CPO models at 1.4% APR, cost of financing for 36 months is $28.38 a month for every $1,000 financed. Down payment may be required. Offer requires dealer participation. See your Audi dealer for details or, for vehicle information, call 1-800-FOR-AUDI. Offer ends May 31, 2013. ©2013 Audi of America, Inc.