PURCHASING NEWS

2001 Model Year
Plant Start-Up Dates

Issue 014 – July 10, 2000

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2002 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA

The new Bravada is 10 inches longer and 5 inches wider than the 2000 model and will be available as an all-wheel drive or a two-wheel drive model. It will debut next January.

A new state-of-the-art inline six cylinder engine will be standard equipment in the 2002 Bravada, the first of the automaker’s new line of midsize sport utility vehicles.

Dubbed the Vortec 4200, the new I6 displaces 4.2 liters, features dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. Preliminary figures indicate that the engine will provide more than 250 bhp and more than 250 lb-ft of torque.

Three months later the new GMC Jimmy, renamed the Envoy will arrive. Then if all goes as planned the new Chevy Blazer, renamed the Trailblazer, will arrive in dealer showrooms.

 

TOYOTA AVALON NAMED "BEST PICK" IN IIHS CRASH TEST

Torrance, CA – June 21, 2000 - The all-new U.S.-built 2000 Toyota Avalon was designated a "Best Pick" today by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for its performance in a frontal impact offset crash test at 40 miles per hour in the midsized moderately-priced car category. The Avalon got "good" ratings across the board for structural performance, dummy injury measures, and restraints/dummy kinematics.

"Avalon was engineered with a high priority on safety," said Don Esmond, general manager and senior vice president, Toyota division. "The IIHS ‘Best Pick’ rating reflects Toyota’s rigorous program of engineering and its internal testing in a variety of crash configurations to help deliver occupant safety to our customers."

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is an independent, nonprofit, research and communications organization dedicated to reducing highway crash deaths, injuries and property losses. The IIHS evaluations are based on three aspects of performance – measurements of occupant compartment intrusion, injury measures from a Hybrid III dummy positioned in the driver seat, and analysis of slow-motion film to assess how well the restraint system controlled dummy movement during the impact.

The IIHS offset frontal impact test is a separate test from crash tests required by the federal government to demonstrate occupant protection. Recognizing that no one test can accurately reflect all real-world conditions and vehicle performance characteristics, Toyota strives to optimize performance in many types of crash tests.

In the next model year, Toyota will begin to incorporate several new safety features into new models, including an Advanced Airbag System, Curtain Shield Airbag, and a LATCH system to enhance compatibility with child safety seats.

 

2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD ARRIVES IN THE SPRING

Look for the 2002 Thunderbird to arrive in the spring of 2001. The actual car will look similar to the Ford Thunderbird concept car that has been on display at auto shows throughout the United States and Canada.

"The Ford Thunderbird has an emotional hold on the American public that spans decades and generations," says Jac Nasser, Ford president and chief executive officer. "This timeless classic is an important part of Ford Motor Company’s heritage and, indeed, this country’s automotive history.


A circular theme runs throughout the vehicle, starting with the round headlamps and fog lamps and extending to the taillamps.

"This is an aspirational design," explains J. Mays, Ford vice president of Design. "Simple shapes combined with timeless materials and textures convey a relaxed, confident look and a feel that is the true essence of the original Thunderbird."

 

DAIMLERCHRYSLER’S POWER LIFTGATE FOR THE MINIVAN

Auburn Hills, Mich. – June 27, 2000 - Ann Heiser was attending a company picnic when the topic of manually opening and closing minivan liftgates surfaced.

"Several small-statured women were discussing the challenges of reaching up and closing their minivan liftgates," said Heiser. "Some said they used umbrella handles to reach up and close the liftgate and one woman explained how she actually tied a cord to the inside handle of her liftgate in order to pull it shut."

Lucky for millions of future minivan owners around the world, Heiser works for DaimlerChrysler Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of minivans. Heiser, a senior administrative assistant at DaimlerChrysler’s Liberty and Technical Affairs Division in Rochester Hills, Mich., brought the issue to the attention of the division’s vice president, Tom Moore, who immediately authorized a power liftgate study and task force.

"After reviewing a variety of concept drawings and design approaches, we discovered a solution and yet another minivan first," said Moore. "An electric-powered device was chosen to operate the liftgate not only for its simplicity and low cost, but also because it fit into the existing structure of our minivans. After conducting market research, minivan platform engineers quickly embraced this mechanism and worked to enhance and refine the technology into today’s design."

Powered by an electric motor, opening or closing the liftgate takes approximately four seconds. Push buttons on the key fob and in the overhead console operate the power liftgate. The power liftgate includes an obstacle detection feature that works in both opening and closing directions. In order to alert people in the vicinity of the opening or closing liftgate, a "beep" from a tone generator in the light bar sounds for two seconds before the liftgate starts to open or close. The beeping continues during the first two seconds of movement.

As with the power sliding doors, the mechanism detects resistance to movement and reverses to avoid damage to the door or the obstruction. In addition, pinch sensors attached to the sides of the liftgate opening detect the presence of hands or other objects that offer too little closing resistance to be detected by the primary obstacle detection system.

The power liftgate is just one of numerous minivan firsts to look for in the all-new 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans that arrive in dealerships this fall.

 

GM FLEET INCENTIVE IS MISSING ON THE SILVERADO 2500 SERIES

GM’s 2001 Fleet incentive Program shows the Silverado 1500 and the 3500HD at $500. Since the program did not specify the 2500, ARI’s truck spec people went to their GM Fleet representative and questioned the 2500 Series. They stated that the Silverado 2500 does not have any fleet incentive.

Please keep this in mind when preparing quotes or doing budgeting for this model.

2001 NISSAN FRONTIER

Include Aggressive New Styling and Supercharged V6

The popular Nissan Frontier compact truck lineup receives a dramatic new appearance, interior upgrades and the addition of a range of new factory-installed supercharged V6 models for the upcoming 2001 model year. The new Frontier line goes on sale at Nissan retailers nationwide in late summer.

The radically redesigned 2001 Frontier offers 14 different models, including Regular Cab, King Cab, Crew Cab and Desert Runner and three trim levels, giving buyers the ability to choose a truck that perfectly fits their needs and budget.

The Frontier’s new exterior, created at Nissan Design International, Inc., in La Jolla, Calif., offers a simple, tough, "machine" aesthetic with a powerful front grille and bumper, tall hood-line, oversized headlights and large fender flares featuring visible divot holes and bolts which hold the fender flares to the body. Additional enhancements include new fog lamps (adopted from the 2000 Maxima), new tailgate cover and standard tailgate lock.


In addition to a choice of a 143-horsepower 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder and 170-horsepower 3.3-liter SOHC V6, a new factory-installed supercharged version of the 3.3-liter V6 will be offered in select 4x4 and 4x2 models called SC. The new supercharged engine produces an estimated 210 horsepower and 240 ft-lbs of torque.

 

SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING ON 2001 MODEL YEAR OUTBACK AND LEGACY

CHERRY HILL, N.J, -- June 29 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover all-wheel drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced today the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2001 model year Outback and Legacy models. For ‘01, Subaru introduces two new flagship models, Outback H6-3.0 L.L.Bean Edition and Outback H6-3.0 VDC, offering luxurious appointments and enhanced levels of power and performance.


The 2001 MY Outback H6-3.0 L.L.Bean Edition and Outback H6-3.0 VDC are both powered by an all-new 212 horsepower, DOHC 24 valve horizontally opposed, high output six-cylinder engine mated to the Subaru four-speed electronic automatic transmission (4EAT). The H6-3.0 powerplant features an aluminum block, four valves per cylinder and produces 30 percent more power and torque than the 2.5 liter H4. The new engine is compact, and designed to fit into the existing four-cylinder body structure without any major modifications.

The 2001 Fleet Programs are not expected until mid-July.

 

LINCOLN MERCURY 2001 PRICES BALANCE SLIGHT INCREASE WITH MORE EQUIPMENT

IRVINE, CA, June 28, 2000 - Customers who buy 2001-model Lincoln and Mercury products will pay, on average, one percent more for a vehicle that contains more standard equipment than this year’s models. On comparably equipped vehicles, prices remain virtually flat.

"With the introduction of our Lincoln Premier Experience program that will improve customer satisfaction, the Lincoln Complimentary Maintenance program for all 2001-model Lincolns, and more standard equipment, Lincoln and Mercury customers will see that doing business with a premier consumer company gives them products that are priced, packaged and serviced right," said Mark Hutchins, Lincoln Mercury president.

For the 2001-model year, key equipment has been made standard on many Lincoln and Mercury products. For example, a 2001 Lincoln Town Car will offer a power-improved engine, advanced restraint system air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and power adjustable pedals; LS V6 manual will feature traction control and Alpine Sport audio system with in-dash, six-disc CD changer as standard; Continental will add a standard universal garage door opener; and Navigator will offer an auxiliary climate control system as standard. All four Lincolns come with the complimentary maintenance plan.

(Reproduced with the permission of the writer)

Letter from GENERAL MOTORS – Fleet and Commercial Operations

June 23, 2000

GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Customer Support Team Update

2001MY Select Model Pricing

I am pleased to provide details on select 2001MY pricing to assist you with your order planning purposes. On June 16, GM released pricing information for select 2001 models through our official price communication web site, www.gmpricing.com. We have listed the brands along with a 2000/2001-price comparison below. As you can see, the majority of our vehicle lines are included, well in advance of the competition – who to date have only published general announcements on 2001MY vehicle pricing.

2001MY Pricing Availability
Chevrolet Cars Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac Cadillac
Camaro Century Alero Aztek ** Eldorado
Cavalier Regal Aurora ** Sunfire Deville
Corvette LeSabre Intrigue Firebird empt
Impala Park Avenue empt Grand Am empt
Lumina empt empt Grand Prix empt
Monte Carlo GMC empt Bonneville empt
Malibu Sierra empt empt empt
Prizm ** 3500HD empt empt empt
empt Savana empt empt empt
Chevrolet Trucks empt empt empt empt
Express/G Van empt empt empt empt
Silverado empt empt empt empt
C/K 3500HD empt empt empt empt
**Bold face type indicates early production releases, prior publication

As a preliminary to our 2001MY pricing, in April General Motors provided 2% price assurance calculations on all products through the GM-FleetWorld web site, www.gm-fleetworld.com. This price assurance offer is no longer available where MY2001introduction pricing has been announced. However, the summary listed on the next page provides a pricing comparison of our most important commercial products versus our final 2000MY base prices.
  MY2000 MSRP MY2001 MSRP Includes Following Equipment Changes*
Chevrolet Cavalier 4-Door Sedan (1JC69) $13,260 $13,260 empt

Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Sedan (2NF69)

 		$17,600 $18,170 Keyless Remote/CD Stereo/Premium Sound
Oldsmobile Alero GL1 Sedan (3NL69) $17,820 $18,620 Automatic Trans/ Keyless Remote/CD
Chevrolet Malibu 4-Door Sedan (1ND69) $16,535 $17,020 Power Locks/Rear Window Defogger
Pontiac Grand Prix SE Sedan (2WK69) $19,985 $20,300 Dual Air Conditioning
Buick Century Custom Sedan (4WS69) $19,840 $19,840 empt
Chevrolet Impala 4-Door Sedan (1WF19) $18,890 $18,999 Dual Air Bags, Manual/Passive Trunk Release
Oldsmobile Intrigue GL (3WS69) $23,840 $24,150 CD/Cassette/Steering Radio Controls/Air Filtration
Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan (4HP69) $23,400 $24,107 Power Driver Seat/Cassette
Pontiac Bonneville SLE Sedan (2HY69) $27,455 $28,045 OnStar/Cassette/CD/Traction Control/Dual Airbags
Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 Ton 2WD Reg. Cab Short Box, Base (CC15703) $15,655 $15,880 empt
GMC Sierra 1/2 Ton 2WD Reg. Cab Short Box, SL (TC15703) $16,300 $16,525 empt
Chevrolet Express 3/4 Ton Reg. Wheel Base Cargo Van (CG21405) $20,960 $21,010 empt
* Other equipment changes and safety related upgrades may apply, please consult your order guides

GM strived to maintain or to minimize any price increases for the 2001MY. As a result, we have successfully met our price assurance commitment on all of our vehicles. Although the price assurance is no longer available on the products where we have announced 2001MY intro pricing, it is not too late to take advantage of the $250 early order bonus on all of our products. Eligible 2001 vehicles with and without announced pricing ordered prior to June 30th with a requested Target Production Week prior to September 30th will receive a bonus of $250 (to be applied to the vehicle invoice).

We anticipate pricing to be available in mid July for the select few units not included in the above list. An update will be provided as soon as information becomes available.

Our commitment to the fleet business continues with this early announcement of our 2001MY pricing. We are confident that this information will prove invaluable to you when considering your 2001 vehicle orders. As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your fleet account executive or customer support team member.

John Moran

Director, Customer Support

Bradshaw Retires from ARI Capping a 40-Year Career

MT. LAUREL, NJ—John Bradshaw, car purchasing manager for ARI, retired from the fleet management company on July 7, 2000, capping a 40-year career, which included employment with five fleet management companies.

Bradshaw started his career in 1960 with Ford Motor Co. in a college-graduate training program. Later he joined a Ford dealership in Cleveland, where he worked for four years as the Fleet Sales Manager. In 1965, Bradshaw joined Leaseway System Corp., at which time the lessor only had 832 cars and trucks on lease. In 1986, the Leaseway subsidiary had 35,000 vehicles and was sold to Dart & Kraft Financial in Chicago, where Bradshaw headed up a 40-person purchasing department. After GE Capital bought D&K, and then Gelco, the D&K operation was merged with GE and moved to Minneapolis.

John next joined Lend Lease in Wilmington, DE, where he managed its purchasing department for two years until ARI bought the assets of the company and relocated the operations to its Mt. Laurel, NJ, headquarters. He has been the editor of the "Purchasing News" for the past 10 years.

Bradshaw and his wife of 38 years are planning to relocate to Columbus, Ohio, where they will live for part of the year and to Florida where they will live during the winter. 

 

 

 

 


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Pool Vehicle Inventory

CARS
YEAR
MAKE
CYL
MODEL
DR
LOCATION
INVOICE
REF #
00
Chevy
6
 Impala
4
 Call Your ARI Representative for Locations
$17,924
multiple
00
Ford
8
 Crown Victoria
4
 Mt. Laurel, NJ
$21,353
361696
00
Ford
6
 Taurus SES
4
 Call Your ARI Representative for Locations
$17,215
multiple
00
Mazda
6
 626 ES Sedan
4
 Ferndale, MI
$18,925
30201
00
Pontiac
6
 Grand Prix SE
4
 Sulphur Springs, TX
$20,139
00345
00
Pontiac
6
 Montana Reg Length
4
 Willow Spring, MO
$21,477
96454

TRUCKS
YEAR
MAKE
CYL
 MODEL LOCATION
INVOICE
REF #
00
Chevy
6
 Silverado 1500 P/U Kingsville, TX
$15,638
95581
00
Chevy
6
 Blazer 4-Dr 4X4 Springfield, MO
$27,117
179463
00
Chevy
6
 Blazer 4-Dr 4x4 Superior, WI
$25,264
170041
00
Chevy
8
 3500 Crew Cab Dooley 4x2 P/U Fort Worth, TX
$23,527
multiple
00
Chevy
6
 Silverado 1500 Reg Cab P/U Grand Prairie, TX
$14,353
multiple
00
Dodge
8
 RAM 3500 4x4 Quad Cab Steamboat Springs, CO
$25,406
32735
01
Dodge
8
 3500 Chassis Cab Diesel Inver Heights, MN
$22,339
68455
00
Dodge
8
 Durango 4X4 McKees Rocks, PA
$30,407
34969
00
Ford
6
 F150 4X2 P/U Rincon, GA
$14,574
81077
00
Ford
8
 F150 4X4 P/U Gilbert, WV
$21,883
00140
00
Ford
6
 Explorer XLS 4 Dr 4X2 West Palm Beach, FL
$21,983
78049A
00
Ford
8
 F350 Chassis Cab 4X2 Orlando, FL
$21,147
00946S
00
Ford
8
 F350 Chassis Cab 4X2 Attleboro, MA
$21,147
00945S
00
GMC
6
 Safari RWD Passenger Van Lexington, NC
$22,308
20064
00
Jeep
6
 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 Montgomery, AL
$26,132
00954

 

When a "stock purchase" is desired, you may consider using a vehicle from the ARI "pool"
to save money and time.

Call your ARI representative for details!

 


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OnStar Availability

General Motors 2001 OnStar Factory Installed Vehicle Availability - United States *             
Buick Century     Custom       Limited          
        1SA 1SB 1SC 1SD 1SE 1SF 1SG      
  LeSabre     Custom     Limited            
        1SA 1SD 1SE 1SE            
  Park Avenue     Base   Ultra              
        1SA 1SE 1SE              
  Regal     LS           GS      
        1SA 1SB 1SC 1SD 1SE 1SF 1SG 1SH 1SJ 1SK
                           
Chevrolet Blazer 4Door (330)     LS       LT   Trailblazer      
        1SA 1SB 1SC 1SD 1SE 1SF 1SG      
  Impala***     Base       LS          
        1SA w/VX5 1SB w/VX5 1SC 1SD 1SA 1SB        
  Monte Carlo***     LS     SS            
        1SA 1SB 1SC 1SA 1SB          
  Silverado**     Base LS LT              
        1SA 1SB 1SC              
  Suburban     Base LS LT              
        1SA 1SB w/R9K 1SC              
  Tahoe     Base LS   LT            
        1SA 1SB w/R9K 1SB w/Z71 1SC            
  Venture     Value Plus LS LT Warner Bros.          
        1SV 1SB 1SC 1SD 1SE          
                           
Cadillac Catera     Catera                  
        All Cateras                  
  Deville     Deville                  
        Deville DHS DTS         LEGEND    
  Eldorado     Eldorado           OnStar is not Available    
        ESC ETC         OnStar Standard Only w/ XXX    
  Escalade     Escalade           OnStar is a Standard feature    
        All Escalades                  
  Seville     Seville                  
        SLS STS                
                           
Oldsmobile Aurora**     V6 V8                
        1SA 1SB                
  Bravada     Bravada                  
        1SA 1SB                
  Intrigue     GX   GL   GLS          
        1SA 1SX 1SB 1SL 1SC 1SS        
  Silhouette     GL GLS Premier              
        1SA 1SC 1SD              
                           
Pontiac Aztek     Aztek     GT            
        1SA 1SB 1SC 1SA 1SB 1SC without a factory installed sunroof      
  Bonneville     SE     SLE SSEi          
        1SA 1SB 1SC 1SA 1SB          
  Grand Prix     SE     GT       GTP    
        1SA 1SB 1SC 1SA 1SB w/TR9 1SC 1SD 1SA 1SB  
  Montana     UV UN   UM       UM    
        1SV 1SA 1SB 1SC 1SD 1SE 1SF 1SG 1SH 1SJ
                           
GMC Centennial     Centennial                  
        All Centennials                  
  Jimmy     SLS (2-Door)    SLE   SLT   Diamond Edition  
        1SA 1SB 1SS 1SC 1SD 1SE 1SF 1SH 1SJ 1SK
  Sierra**     SL   SLE SLT            
        1SA 1SB 1SC 1SD            
  Yukon     SLE SLT                
        1SB 1SC 1SD              
  Yukon Denali     Denali                  
        1SF                  
  Yukon XL     SLE SLT                
        1SB 1SC 1SD              
  Yukon XL Denali     Denali                  
        1SF                  
                           
All models come with a one year Safety and Security Service Plan; all Cadillacs come with a one year Premium Service Plan              
*Availability of all models is subject to change.             
** The Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Oldsmobile Aurora have interim release dates and will not have OnStar at the start of regular production.              
*** At the start of regular production, the Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo will include OnStar on all models, and all Preferred Equipment Groups (PEG) for a limited time only, approximately the first six weeks of production.             

 


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DAIMLERCHRYSLER 2001 MODEL YEAR PURCHASE ALLOWANCES

FORD, MAZDA & VOLVO 2001 MODEL YEAR NATIONAL FLEET INCENTIVES

GENERAL MOTORS & SAAB 2001 MODEL YEAR NATIONAL FLEET PURCHASE PROGRAM

NISSAN 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET PROGRAMS

SUBARU 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET INCENTIVE PROGRAM

TOYOTA 2001 MODEL YEAR COMMERCIAL FLEET INCENTIVE INVOICE CREDIT PROGRAM

 


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DAIMLERCHRYSLER 2001 MODEL YEAR
FLEET INCENTIVES

MODEL

Fleet Purchase /Daily Rental Allowance

MY2000 Fleet Purchase Incentive*

Total Fleet Program

Neon

600

165

765

PT Cruiser

200

225

425

Sebring Coupe

200

270

470

Sebring Sedan

1000

230

1230

Stratus Coupe

200

270

470

Stratus Sedan

1000

230

1230

Sebring Convertible

500

320

820

Intrepid**

1000

250

1250

Concorde

900

295

1195

LHS

750

350

1100

300M

750

350

1100

Caravan/Voyager SWB

1000

250

1250

Grand Caravan

1000

305

1305

Town & Country

1000

355

1355

Dakota 4X2 P/U

1000

200

1200

Dakota 4X4 P/U

1000

230

1230

Dakota Club 4X2

1000

230

1230

Dakota Club 4X4

1000

260

1260

Dakota Quad 4X2

1000

260

1260

Dakota Quad 4X4

1000

280

1280

Durango 4X2

750

305

1055

Durango 4X4

750

340

1090

Ram Cab Pickup 4X2

750

230

980

Ram Cab Pickup 4X4

750

280

1030

Ram Quad Cab 4X2

500

280

780

Ram Quad Cab 4X4

500

305

805

Ram Van

1000

260

1260

Ram Wagon

1000

290

1290

Grand Cherokee 4X2

750

310

1060

Grand Cherokee 4X4

750

345

1095

Cherokee 4X2 / 2DR

500

220

720

Cherokee 4X2 / 4DR

500

240

740

Cherokee 4X4 / 2DR

500

240

740

Cherokee 4X4 / 4DR

500

260

760

Wrangler

300

175

475

* The 2001 Fleet Purchase Incentive (CMA [Advertising]) amounts are not available at this time. The amounts included in this column are the 2000 amounts.

**"Safety/Convenience Package" - The content of the 2001 Base Intrepid Safety/Convenience Package (AWC) has changed from the 2000 Package. The new package will include: Anti-Lock Brakes, Remote Keyless Entry and the Power Driver's Seat (Daytime Running Lights were dropped and the Anti-Lock Brakes were added). The wholesale value of this package is $1072 (2000 price). This year it will be offered to our commercial customers for $275, that's a discount of $800, which is over and above all other Fleet Incentives.

 

2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Ford * General Motors * Nissan * Subaru * Toyota

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2001 MY NATIONAL COMMERCIAL FLEET PROGRAM
FORD, MERCURY, LINCOLN
VEHICLE LINE
NATIONAL OFF-INVOICE INCENTIVE
(Order Code 56M)
FLEET MARKETING CREDIT a/
FLEET SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT
TOTAL OFF-INVOICE INCENTIVE
FORD CAR
Escort
$500
$140
$130
$770
Focus
$500
$155
$140
$795
Mustang
0
$220
$200
$420
Taurus
$1,050 b/
$200
$195
$1,445
Crown Victoria c/
$600
$245
$225
$1,070
MERCURY CAR
Cougar
0
$200
$170
$370
Grand Marquis
$600
$260
$230
$1,090
Mountaineer
$750
$325
$290
$1,365
Sable
$1,050 b/
$215
$195
$1,460
Villager
$1,000
$265
$225
$1,490
LINCOLN
Continental
$1,500
$415
0
$1,915
LS Series
0
$380
0
$380
Town Car
$1,500
$420
400
$2,,320
Navigator
0
$490
0
$490
FORD TRUCK d/
Windstar
$1,000
$280
$245
$1,525
Explorer
$750
$310
$290
$1,350
Explorer Sport
$750
$255
$220
$1,225
Explorer/Explorer SportTrac
0
$255
$230
$485
Escape
0
$210
$190
$400
Ranger
$1,000
$185
$170
$1,355
Econ Van
$1,000
$255
$225
$1,480
Econ Club Wagan
$1,250
$255
$225
$1,730
Econ Cutaway/Striped Chasis e/
$1,000
$255
$225
$1,480
F-Series (O# 8500) f/
$300
$325
$240
$865
F-Series Supercrew
0
$260
$200
$460
F-Series (U# 8500)
$300
$260
$200
$760
F650 g/
$2,500
0
0
$2,500
F750 (30k GVW) g/
$2,500
0
$
$2,500
F750 (33k GVW) g/
$3,500
0
$
$3,500
Excursion
$750
$410
$360
$1,520
Expedition
$750
$370
$310
$1,430

a/ Fleet Marketing Credit values reflect 2001 MY pricing.

b/ $450 Taurus and Sable Commercial Flet Credit (20F) is available to commercial and government accounts.

$1,050 reflects the $600 national incentive plus $450 commercial fleet credit. See page 1 for early order incentive deails.

c/ A Commercial Fleet Credit (Order Code 56S) of $546 (WSD) is available in addition to the $600 National Fleet Incentive or Crown Victoria P72 commercil fleet units only.

d/ Ford authorized pool accounts cannot order vehicles with a fleet incentive. A Ford dealer must apply for the fleet incentive for eligible commercial applications after the pool account assigns the chassis to the Ford dealer. The dealer must report unit sold to a valid end-user FIN code.

e/ Econoline RV cutaway (47M) is not eligible for fleet incentives when sold/leased for a motor home application.

f/ Excludes the F53 motor home strip chassis. The F53 is not eligible for a National Fleet Incentive.

g/ Completed vehicles purchased from certain body manufacturers (F650/F750) may not be eligible for fleet incentives.

 

2001 Model Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) Incentives
MODEL
Fleet Incentive
Crown Vic Dedicated NGV - Standard
$1,500
Crown Vic Dedicated NGV - Ext. Range
$3,025
F-Series U-8500 Bi-fuel NGV
$2,000
F-Series U-8500 Dedicated NGV
$2,000
F-Series U-8500 Bi-fuel LPG
$1,500
F-Series O-8500 Bi-fuel LPG
$1,500
Econoline Dedicated NGV
$2,000
Econoline (Cutaway) O-8500 Dedicated NGV
$1,500
Ranger EV (Lead-Acid)
$2,000
Ranger EV (Lead-Acid) for USPS
0
Questions regarding AFV programs can be directed to 1-877-ALT-FUEL.

 

 

2001 MY National Commercial Program Detail

Commercial Fleet Credits
  • Taurus/Sable
    •

A $450 Commercial Fleet Credit is available on all Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models. Option code 20F should be used to obtain this invoice credit. This is available in addition to the $600 National Fleet Incentive.
  • Crown Victoria
A $546 Commercial Fleet Credit is available on selected Crown Victoria models (Commercial Fleet Series P72). This credit is in addition to the $600 National Fleet Incentive. Ordering code 56S (which will also generate the $600 National Fleet incentive) should be used to obtain this credit.

Fleet Marketing Credit
A Fleet Marketing Credit is available on all eligible fleet vehicles, except the F650/F750 Medium Truck. The Fleet Marketing Credit is available in addition to the National Incentive.
2001 MY Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Incentives

AFV sales continue to grow on a year over year basis. In addition to published National Fleet Incentives, fleets purchasing AFV vehicles are eligible for special AFV incentives as outlined below. AFV (engine code will generate the applicable incentive) incentives will be automatically credited to the vehicle invoice.

Model

Fleet Incentive

Model

Fleet Incentive

Crown Vic Dedicated NGV – Standard

$1,500

F-Series O-8500 Bi-fuel LPG

$1,500

Crown Vic Dedicated NGV – Ext. Range

$3,025

Econoline Dedicated NGV

$2,000

F-Series U-8500 Bi-fuel NGV

$2,000

Econoline (Cutaway) O-8500 Dedicated NGV

$1,500

F-Series U-8500 Dedicated NGV

$2,000

Ranger EV (Lead-Acid)

$2,000

F-Series U-8500 Bi-fuel LPG

$1,500

Ranger EV (Lead-Acid) for USPS

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Retail Greater Than Fleet Program

A National Retail Customer Cash incentive may exceed the combination of National Fleet Incentive, Commercial Fleet Credit, Fleet Marketing Credit and Fleet Special Adjustment at the time of vehicle delivery. In these instances, the Retail Greater Than Fleet Incentive Program is available. Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can claim the Retail Greater Than Fleet incentive on behalf of their eligible fleet customers. The Ford Fleet Website (www.fleet.ford.com) lists current payment amounts by vehicle.

FIN Requirement
  • A Ford Fleet Identification Number (FIN) is required to qualify for National Fleet Incentives and special fleet credits and adjustments (e.g. Taurus 20F Credit). Fleet accounts may apply for a FIN code by calling 1-800-34-FLEET.
  • Leasing companies, banks, credit unions, other financial institutions and body modification companies are eligible to request national fleet incentives/credits only if the end-user FIN of the vehicle (i.e. lessee/purchaser) has met the fleet eligibility requirements and has received a FIN code. All leasing company and body modifier orders must include their own FIN code and the end-user FIN code.
  • Orders submitted with an end-user FIN code of 9Z999 are not eligible for fleet incentives or marketing credits.
  • A FIN code is required to order from fleet allocation pool.
  • To qualify for a FIN code, an end-user must EITHER:
    • Have registered or leased for use in their operation 5 or more new vehicles (any make or model) during the current or preceding calendar or model year, or preceding 12 month period, OR
    • Currently have a fleet of 15 or more vehicles, owned or leased (any make or model) in the United States, OR
    • Currently have a fleet of 5 or more vehicles, all of which are over 20,000 GVW, owned or leased (any make or model) in the United States (production allocation restricted to F650/750 vehicle line only).

In-Service Requirements
  • The minimum in-service requirement for commercial vehicles is 12 months or 20,000 miles (whichever comes first). Customers acquiring vehicles using FIN codes with or without national fleet incentives are subject to all 2001 MY fleet program rules, including in-service requirements.
  • Customers who violate the minimum in-service requirement outlined in this letter (further details on http://www.ford.fleet.com) are subject to cancellation of their FIN code and/or fleet incentive chargebacks.

Regional Discounts and Special Value Packages

Regional discounts and special value packages are not available with national fleet incentives, unless otherwise stated in a separate announcement letter.

Sales Reporting
  • Major fleet sales to commercial customers with FIN codes should be reported sold with a Delivery Type "7".
  • Fleet vehicles sold to independent fleet management companies, banks, or dealer owned leasing c ompanies who lease to a commercial fleet with a FIN code should be reported with Delivery Type "D".

Fleet Payment and Chargeback Timing Limitations

  • Payments

To be eligible for payment, national fleet incentives must be claimed within 1 year of the date of sale or lease.
  • Review/Chargeback Period
    •

The review/chargeback policy has been modified for the 2001MY. North American Sales Accounting Dealer Audit Staff will review fleet incentive payments and process appropriate chargebacks within the latter of:
    • 2 years from the date the national fleet incentive is paid, OR
    • 2 years from the date the dealer/leasing company reported vehicles sold with the national fleet incentive

Unsold Units Remaining In Stock

New for the 2001MY, unsold units remaining in stock 180 days after the close of the program year will be re-invoiced to deduct fleet incentives. Dealers may reapply for fleet incentives on units ultimately sold to a fleet customer.

Other
  • Vehicles sold to eligible fleet customers are not eligible for retail customer cash drafts unless specifically stated in a separate retail/commercial account announcement letter.
  • Acceptance of an order by the ordering system from a dealer or leasing company will not constitute a commitment from Ford to build a vehicle. Ford reserves the right to limit production, cancel, amend, revise or revoke any program at any time.
  • National incentives, including Commercial Fleet Credits, Fleet Marketing Credits and Fleet Special Adjustments, will be deducted from the factory invoice on vehicles ordered from production. In general, fleet units should be ordered from production; however, Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can request invoice adjustments on vehicles sold to fleet customers from dealer stock.
  • Vehicles must be delivered and registered in the 50 United States. Vehicles intended for shipment outside the 50 United States are ineligible for fleet incentives.
 

 

 

MAZDA 2001 MODEL FLEET INCENTIVES
MODEL
$ FLEET INCENTIVE
Protégé
$1,000
626
$1,000
Millenia
$1,000
Miata
$1,000
B-Series Truck
$1,000
MPV
$1,000
Tribute
0

Questions regarding the Mazda fleet incentives can be directed to 1-949-727-6431.

 

 

2001 Model Volvo Fleet Incentives
MODEL
Fleet Incentive
S40
$500
V40
$500
C70 Coupe
$1,000
C70 Convertible
$1,000
V70 2.4T
$500
V70 T5
$500
S80 2.9
$1,000
S80 T-6
$1,000

Questions regarding the Volvo fleet incentives can be directed to 1-201-767-4707.

 

2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Daimlerchrysler * General Motors * Nissan * Subaru * Toyota

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MOTORS 2001 MODEL YEAR NATIONAL FLEET PURCHASE PROGRAM

Fleet Early Order Bonus
An early order bonus of $250 per unit will be offered on all orders placed prior to 6/30/00. The Fleet Early Order Bonus applies to all incentivized units eligible for the 2001 Model Year National Fleet Program (VX5). Units must have a requested Target Production Week (TPW) prior to 9/25/00. Consult program 01-01 for futher details.

National Fleet Program (VX5)
The National Pleet Program (VX5) for 2001 Model Year vehicles is available and details can be found in program 01-01 or at www.gmfleet.com on the U.S. home page starting 4/19/00. Per unit amounts are listed below:
PASSENGER CARS AND MINIVANS
SMALL / COMPACT
INVOICE CREDIT VX5 $
Chevrolet Metro
400
Chevrolet Prizm
1,000
Chevrolet Cavalier
1,000
Pontiac Sunfire
1,000
Pontiac Grand Am
1,000
Oldsmobile Alero
1,000
MIDSIZE/ FULL
Chevrolet Malibu
900
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
800
Pontiac Grand Prix
900
Buick Century
900
Buick Regal
900
Oldsmobile Intrigue
900
LARGE
Chevrolet Impala
900
Pontiac Bonneville
850
Buick LeSabre
850
LUXURY
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
500
Buick Park Avenue
2,000
Cadillac DeVille
2,000
Cadillac Seville
2,000
Cadillac Eldorado
2,000
Cadillac Catera
2,000
MINIVANS
Chevrolet Venture
1,250
Pontiac Montana
1,250
Oldsmobile Silhouette
1,250
TRUCKS
VANS
INVOICE CREDIT VX5 $
Chevrolet Astro
750
GMC Safari
750
Chevrolet Express - Cargo
1,250
Chevrolet Express - Cutaway
1,250
Chevrolet Express - Passenger
1,500
GMC Savana - Cargo
1,250
GMC Savana - Cutaway
1,250
GMC Savana - Passenger
1,500
PICK-UP
Chevrolet S10
1,250
GMC Sonoma - 6-Cylinder
1,250
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
500
Chevrolet 3500 HD
500
GMC Sierra 1500
500
GMC 3500 HD
500
SPORT UTILITY
Chevrolet Tracker
500
Chevrolet Blazer
1,000
GMC Jimmy / Envoy
1,000
Oldsmobile Bravada
1,000
Alternative Fuel
Chevrolet Cavalier - KL6 option
1,000
Chevrolet Express - KL6 option
2,250
Chevrolet Exp. Pass KL6 option
2,500
GMC Savana Cargo KL6 option
2,250
GMC Savana Pass. KL6 option
2,500
Chev Silverado KL7 & KL8 option
2,000
GMC Sierra KL7 & KL8 option
2,000

 

 

SAAB 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET PROGRAM
Saab Cars USA, Inc. will provide incentive payments to a fleet dealer for every car sold to a qualified fleet customer based on the following schedule:
2001 MODEL
FLEET INCENTIVE $
9-3 3Door (model 323, 383)
$2,000
9-3 5Door (model 325,355,385)
$2,000
9-3 Convertibles (Model 322, 352,282,392)
$2,000
9-5 Sedans & Wagons (Model 504, 0574, 505, 515, 575, 584, 585)
$2,000

Saab will also participate in any GM CAP programs. Plus, Saab is offering an additional $1,000 early order incentive for customer orders received now through Dec. 31, 2000. OnStar will be standard on all MY 01 Saabs, as well as 3 year 36,000 free scheduled maintenance.

 

2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Daimlerchrysler * Ford * Nissan * Subaru * Toyota

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NISSAN 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET PROGRAMS
Nissan will offer an invoice credit to qualified accounts on the following vehicles:
MODEL
INVOICE $ CREDIT
Sentra
0
Altima
$750
Frontier Pick-up
$800
Frontier Crew Cab Pick-up
0
Maxima
0
Pathfinder *
0
Quest
$800
Xterra
0
* New V-6 engine w/ 240 HP

2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Diamlerchrysler * Ford * General Motors * Subaru * Toyota

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBARU 2001 MODEL YEAR
FLEET INCENTIVE PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE VEHICLES AND INCENTIVES:
MODEL
INCENTIVE $
SSECURITY SYSTEM + KEYLESS ENTRY
TOTAL $
Legacy Brighton Wagon
N/A as of posting
N/A
  
Legacy "L"
  
360 (MSRP)
  
Legacy "GT"
  
185 (MSRP) Keyless is Standard
  
Outback
  
185 (MSRP) Keyless is Standard
  
Impreza (All Models)
  
355 (MSRP)
  
Forester "L" & "S"
  
355 (MSRP)
  
Qualified Buyers: Those accounts registering 3 or more units of any make in a twelve month period, as evidenced by vehicle registration documentation. When a leasing company is the registered entity, the end-user of the vehicle must meet the test of an eligible account. Subaru of America (SOA), at its discretion, may require physical evidence of 3 vehicle registrations to verify an accounts eligiblity or a copy of the lease agreement with the end-user noted. A Fleet Identification Number (FIN) must be assigned to the purchasing account. In the case of leasing companies, the purchasing account and the end-user must be assigned FIN's.

2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Daimlerchrysler * Ford * General Motors * Nissan * Toyota

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYOTA 2001 MODEL YEAR
FLEET INCENTIVES
The following 2001 Model Year Commercial Fleet Incentive Credit Program will be offered to eligible Commercial Fleet Accounts. Eligible "J" catagory vehicles will be identified by a factory accessory code (H1) for approved commercial fleets on the following:
MODEL
AMOUNT $
Camry
800
Corolla
900
Solara
800
Avalon
200
Sienna
300
RAV4
200
4Runner
500
Tacoma
500
Tundra

400

2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Daimlerchrysler * Ford * General Motors * Nissan * Subaru

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLANT START-UP DATES

2001 DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. - START OF PRODUCTION DATES

MODEL

2001 Job # 1*

Stratus, Sebring — Coupe & Sedan

July 18, 2000

Sebring Convertible

Aug. 28, 2000

2001 PT Cruiser**

July 24, 2000

Neon

July 10, 2000

Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/300M

July 24, 2000

Voyager, Caravan

Oct. 2, 2000

Grand Voyager, Grand Caravan

July 24, 2000

Dodge Grand Caravan AWD

Aug. 7, 2000

Chrysler Town and Country

July 24, 2000

Grand Cherokee

July 17, 2000

Durango

July 31, 2000

Wrangler

July 17, 2000

Special Equipment: Cherokee

May 30, 2000

Cherokee

May 30, 2000

Special Equipment: Dakota Pickup /Club Cab/Quad Cab

2001 Ram Pickup/Cab & Chassis/Club Cab/ Quad Cab

July 26, 2000

2001 Ram Pickup / Quad Cab / Cab & Chassis / Club Cab

July 5, 2000

Dakota Pickup - Quad Cab

July 10, 2000

Dakota Pickup — Club Cab

July 26, 2000

Special Equipment: Dodge Ram Vans/Wagons

Aug. 7, 2000

Dodge Ram Vans/Wagons

Aug. 7, 2000

* New 2001 orders can be sent to ARI now for processing.

When more than one plant is building a vehicle, only the first plant is shown. Subject to change between now and plant start-up. No production dates can be promised.

FORD'S 2001 START OF PRODUCTION DATES

Cars

2001 JOB # 1*

Crown Victoria Police (DSO/RPO) Non-CNG

Aug. 8, 2000

Crown Victoria Police/Taxi - CNG

Aug. 8, 2000

Continental

July 17, 2000

LS

July 17, 2000

Escort/Escort ZX2

Aug. 28, 2000

Focus

Aug. 21, 2000

Town Car

Aug. 7, 2000

Grand Marquis

Aug. 8, 2000

Crown Victoria

Aug. 8, 2000

Mustang

Sept. 18, 2000

Taurus/Sable

Aug. 7, 2000

Sable

Aug. 7, 2000

Cougar

Sept. 5, 2000

Trucks

 

Ranger

July 31, 2000

Navigator

Aug. 6, 2000

Excursion

July 31, 2000

Expedition

Aug. 6, 2000

Explorer/Mountaineer 4door

Sept. 15, 2000

Escape/Tribute

May 22, 2000

Windstar Van/Wagon

Aug. 8, 2000

Villager/Quest

Sept. 18, 2000

F-650/750

Aug. 21, 2000

Super Duty F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550

 

5.4L EFI V8/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (99L/44E) (4R100)

July 31, 2000

6.8L EFI V10/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (99S/44E) (4R100)

July 31, 2000

7.3L DI Turbo Diesel/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (99F/44E) (4R100)

July 31, 2000

6.8L BiFuel (Alternative Fuel Vehicle) /Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R100) (99Z/44E)

July 31, 2000

5.4L EFI V8/Manual Transmission (99L/44W)

July 31, 2000

6.8L EFI V10/Manual Transmission (99S/44W)

July 31, 2000

7.3L DI Turbo Diesel/Manual Transmission (99F/44W)

July 31, 2000

F-Series (under 8500 GVWR) — All, except AFV

Aug. 7, 2000

5.4L Natural Gas/BiFuel (Alternative Fuel Vehicle)

Aug. 7, 2000

Econoline Van/Wagon

 

4.2L EFI V6/Electronic 4 spd-Automatic (4R70W)

July 31, 2000

4.6L EFI V8/Electronic 4 spd-Automatic (4R70W)

July 31, 2000

5.4L EFI V8/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R70W)

July 31, 2000

5.4L EFI V8/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R100)

July 31, 2000

6.8L EFI V10/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R100)

July 31, 2000

7.3L DI Turbo Diesel/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R100)

July 31, 2000

5.4L Natural Gas/Electronic 4-spd Automatic (4R100) (Alternative Fuel Vehicle)

July 31, 2000

* New 2001 orders can be sent to ARI now for processing.

When more than one plant is building a vehicle, only the first plant is shown. Subject to change between now and plant start-up. No production dates can be promised.

2001 MAZDA — BEGIN ORDERING DATES

MODEL

PLACE 2001 ORDERS

Protégé

Sept. 2000

626

June, 2000

Millenia

May, 2000

Miata

May, 2000

Tribute

May, 2000

Truck

June, 2000

MPV

May, 2000


2001 GM START OF PRODUCTION DATES

Model

2001 JOB # 1*

Cadillac

 

Catera

TBA

DeVille, Seville, Eldorado

July 29, 2000

Escalade

Jan. 2, 2001

DeVille DHS/DT

July 29, 2000

Chevrolet Cars

 

Metro

July 24, 2000

Tracker

July 17, 2000

Prizm

May 8, 2000

Camaro

June 22, 2000

Cavalier

June 22, 2000

Corvette

June 28, 2000

Monte Carlo

June 15, 2000

Lumina, Impala

June 15, 2000

Malibu

June 27, 2000

Venture

June 29, 2000

Chevrolet Trucks

 

S10, Blazer, Astro Cargo/Pass. Van

July 17, 2000

Chevy Van

July 17, 2000

Express

June 23, 2000

Tahoe/Suburban

July 31, 2000

Silverado 1500 / 2500 Series

June 26, 2000

All C/K Series Pickups

TBA

Buick

 

Park Avenue

June 29, 2000

Century, Regal

June 15, 2000

LeSabre

June 29, 2000

Oldsmobile

 

Silhouette

June 29, 2000

Bravada

July 17, 2000

Alero, Intrigue

June 30, 2000

Aurora

November 10, 1999

Pontiac

 

Firebird

June 22, 2000

Grand Am, Grand Prix, Bonneville

June 29, 2000

Sunfire

June 22, 2000

Montana

June 29, 2000

GMC Truck

 

Yukon, Yukon XL

July 31, 2000

Jimmy/Envoy, Safari,

July 17, 2000

Savanna

June 23, 2000

Sonoma, Sierra 1500 & 2500 pickups

July 17, 2000

Sierra Classic 2500/3500 & 3500 Crew Cab

June 26, 2000

Saturn

 

L Series

June 30, 2000

S Coupe

July 1, 2000

S Sedan & Wagon

July 1, 2000

Saab

 

All Models

August 1, 2000

* New 2001 orders can be sent to ARI now for processing.

When more than one plant is building a vehicle, only the first plant is shown. Subject to change between now and plant start-up. No production dates can be promised.

2001 NISSAN BEGIN ORDERING DATES

MODEL

2001

Order Start Date

Sentra*

TBD

Altima

Now

Maxima

Now

Frontier

Now

Quest

July 1, 2000

Pathfinder

Dec. 1, 1999

Xterra

Now


2001 TOYOTA BEGIN ORDERING DATES

Toyota will begin accepting orders for 2001 models now.

2001 SUBARU ORDERING DATES

All 2001 Subaru vehicles can be ordered now.

 


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