Purchasing News

DaimlerChrysler unveiled the Chrysler 300 Hemi® C, a four-passenger V-8 rear-wheel drive convertible, at the 2000 North American International Auto Show in Detroit last January.

"This concept car explores a direction we might take if we were to return to an all-American V-8, rear-wheel drive luxury performance car such as the famed '57 Chrysler 300 C convertible," said Tom Gale, Executive Vice President - Product Development and Design.

The prototype all-aluminum 353 cubic inch (5.7-liter) pushrod V-8 engine features hemispherical combustion chambers and two spark plugs per cylinder. Its estimated power of 353 horsepower and 353 lb.-ft. of torque is delivered to the rear wheels via a robust four-speed automatic transmission.

The powerful V-8 Hemi engine has improved fuel efficiency and emissions through seamless automatic deactivation of four of the eight cylinders during highway driving and deceleration.

A hydraulically shifted lost-motion feature deactivates the valves while the motor management system interrupts ignition and fuel supply to those cylinders. The system maintains full engine performance for acceleration and overtaking.

The concept comes equipped with a driver "Infotronic" system. This unique feature includes a global positioning system, a trunk-mounted "plug-and-play" laptop computer, Internet access for real-time weather and traffic information and e-mail.

A fingerprint scanner hooked up to a tiny camera provides added security, important in any vehicle and especially in a soft top convertible. The vehicle will not function if the driver's fingerprint and picture don't match the system's information.

The Infotronic system is directed by voice commands or through its liquid crystal display in the instrument panel. Voice commands also control the vehicle's audio, climate control, diagnostics, phone and security systems and the driver's home security system.

2001 CORVETTE PRICED FOR MAXIMUM VALUE

New Performance-Oriented Z06 Begins at $47,500

DETROIT - July 1, 2000 - The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of Chevrolet's 2001 model year Corvettes will start at $40,475 (including $645.00 destination charge) for the Coupe, $47,000 for the Convertible and $47,500 for the all-new Z06 hardtop model when they begin arriving in dealer showrooms later this month.

"The Corvette has been America's favorite sports car for 47 years," said Kurt Ritter, Chevrolet general manager. "For 2001, the Corvette lineup delivers more performance, improved agility and added refinement. When you add it all up, it's the most comprehensive price-value relationship in the High Sport segment. And the introduction of the new Z06 offers Corvette buyers the ultimate driving experience."

Continually evolving and improving over time, the standard 5.7-liter LS1 V8 of the Coupe and Convertible provide five more horsepower and increased torque for '01 while also delivering higher fuel economy ratings for most models. Performance enthusiasts opting for the Z06 - based on the former Hardtop model - will have 385 horsepower available to them from its new 5.7-liter LS6 V8.

"The Coupe and Convertible will continue to account for the bulk of Corvette sales," noted Jim Campbell, Corvette brand manager. "Our new Z06, however, will have great appeal for the extreme performance enthusiast. It's simply the quickest, best handling production Corvette ever."

Nearly 1.2-million Corvettes have been sold since the marque was introduced in 1953. Throughout its existence it has remained true to its sporty two-seater heritage. "Inclusion of a more sophisticated Active Handling system as a standard feature along with improved comfort and convenience provide additional luster to an already respected product line," noted Campbell.

Corvette's value story for 2001 includes a host of standard features that are either unavailable or extra-cost options on many of its competitors. They include Second-Generation Active Handling stability control system; traction control system; Bose speaker and amplifier system; daytime running lamps and retractable headlamps. Among the available Corvette features not offered on most competitive makes in its class are magnesium wheels; one-piece translucent removable roof panel and head-up instrumentation display.

Corvettes are built exclusively at GM's Bowling Green, Kentucky, manufacturing facility. Located directly across from the plant is the National Corvette Museum, a non-profit foundation created by Corvette customers and enthusiasts to preserve the past, present and future heritage of "America's Performance Icon."

AMERICA'S BEST

AutoWeek's "America's Best" Reader Poll Names Dodge Viper, Chrysler 300M and Chrysler PT Cruiser Among "Best and Brightest" for 2000 Three of Top 10 From DaimlerChrysler Corporation

Auburn Hills, Mich. July 6, 2000 - AutoWeek magazine's 11th annual reader survey of American car and truck trends is out, and the results are great for DaimlerChrysler Corporation.

Leading the list from the Chrysler Group stable as a perennial favorite in AutoWeek's "America's Best" readers' poll is the Chrysler 300M performance sedan, along with the visceral Dodge Viper–America's ultimate sports car–which has made the list every year since entering production in 1992.

"AutoWeek readers are very much the most passionate readers out there, and when they speak it says volumes for the value of these cars," said AutoWeek Editor Dutch Mandel in commenting on this year's poll, published in the auto enthusiast magazine's July 3 issue. "We consider this survey to be the ultimate focus group–readers who are car-passionate to the core."

The survey, sent to about 3,100 readers, also voted the recently introduced Chrysler PT Cruiser as one of "America's Best." The PT Cruiser went on sale earlier this year after receiving rave reviews by the automotive press around the world.

"We knew the PT Cruiser would be on this year's list from the get-go, and our readers did not disappoint us," said Mandel, adding that the PT Cruiser is a "cultural phenomenon" that could rise up in the charts in the magazine's future surveys. The Chrysler 300M made AutoWeek's "America's Best" poll for the second year running, with readers dubbing it as "America's sports sedan." Mandel noted that the 300M has been a favorite of the editors and readers alike ever since its introduction for 1999.

Also making the list every year since its introduction was the Dodge Viper, America's most potent sports car.

"Having the Viper a permanent part of this list proves once again that AutoWeek readers' passions firmly lie with sheer horsepower and torque," said Mandel. Now in its 42nd year, AutoWeek magazine, published by Crain Communications Inc., is America's largest weekly auto enthusiast magazine, with more than 340,000 readers.

2001 Taurus FFV On Hold

The Job #1 production of the 2001 Flex Fuel Vehicle has been rescheduled for November 6, 2000. With the exception of government fleet orders, all scheduled 2001 Taurus orders with the engine order code 992 (2V 3.0L Flex Fuel Vehicle) will be automatically changed to 99U (2V 3.0L gasoline engine). All unscheduled and new orders placed with the 992 (FFV) engine code will be put on material hold. Availability of the FFV engine is not expected until late 4th quarter.

GMC NAMES NEW SUV ENVOY

PALO ALTO, CA — June 30, 2000 - General Motors' GMC Division announced today its all-new midsize utility for the 2002 model year will be named the Envoy. The division also said it plans to discontinue the use of the name Jimmy after the 2001 model year.

The announcement was made at opening activities of the GMC Envoy Open, the 3rd and final leg of the USA Track & Field 2000 Golden Spike Tour. GMC Envoy is the exclusive automotive sponsor of USA Track & Field and the title sponsor of two elite track & field events. The Envoy is part of the new family of GM midsize sport utility vehicles totally redesigned for 2002.

"There's a fresh new approach to every element of this vehicle - from its distinct design to its powerful new engine; from its unexpected comfort and ride quality to the level of amenities," said Tony DiSalle, Envoy brand manager. "We felt it also deserved a fresh name that better encompasses the total essence of the vehicle to further distinguish it in the marketplace."

Debuting in the spring of 2001, the all-new GMC Envoy is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor, and offers increased cargo capacity and towing ability. Envoy features distinctive interior and exterior design elements that are unique from the other GM offerings. It'll be powered by a state-of-the-art inline six cylinder engine that provides more horsepower than the V6 it replaces while being quieter and smoother. The 2002 Envoy will also offer a full complement of comfort and convenience features making it one of the most luxurious and accommodating SUVs in its class.

Manufacturing Flexibility Expected To Save DaimlerChrysler Corporation More Than $3 Billion In Product Launches Through 2004

"Rolling launch" of new minivan at Windsor Assembly Plant will decrease downtime by 80 percent and significantly reduce product loss, estimated at $500 million in savings. Sterling Heights Assembly Plant launches new sedan and adds new convertible with no volume loss, and without having to build a new production line thanks to synergies with Germany, estimated at $100 million in savings. Virtual manufacturing helps improve quality, speed and cost throughout the supply chain.

Auburn Hills, Mich., June 8, 2000 - DaimlerChrysler Corporation's ability to increase the flexibility of its manufacturing facilities will enable the company to minimize production losses and reduce downtime through "rolling launches." It is estimated that the value of avoiding this potential loss of downtime and production will favorably impact the company by more than $3 billion through the 2004 product launches. In a rolling launch, pre-production vehicles are built, tested and launched on the same assembly line where current vehicles are manufactured, steadily ramping up so that down-time and volume loss are minimized during the new product changeover.

Typically a manufacturer "loses" several weeks of production because it has to stop production to install new tooling and equipment, and begin slowly ramping up production to test its equipment and processes.

"By applying flexible systems and concepts to upcoming launches, we estimate over $3 billion of improvement over the next four years," said Gary Henson, DaimlerChrysler Executive Vice President — Manufacturing. "Because of the increasing flexibility of our facilities, we're able to build pre-production vehicles in the plants, on our assembly lines much earlier. The benefits are tremendous: Flexibility enables us to produce a higher quality product, much sooner, for lower cost, less downtime and with minimal production loss. This represents huge productivity and efficiency improvements."

Not only does a more flexible facility allow a manufacturer to improve its launches, it also enables the company to adjust production volumes of different products in order to react quickly to customer demand.

FREIGHTLINER TO BUILD AND DISTRIBUTE SPRINTER VAN

Product extends Freightliner reach into Class 2 and 3, light commercial segment

PORTLAND/STUTTGART. - .June 21, 2000 - Freightliner, the leading heavy-truck manufacturer in North America, is expanding its product line into the light commercial segment with the addition of the Sprinter van. The Sprinter, currently sold by DaimlerChrysler in Europe and South America, will be built and distributed under the Freightliner name in the United States and Canada beginning the second quarter of 2001.

The Sprinter is a Class 2 and 3 van designed for a wide range of applications such as parcel and general delivery, passenger transport and shuttle, and a variety of service applications — from utility to light construction.

"We are making preparations to add the Sprinter to Freightliner's extensive line of commercial vehicle products," Freightliner President Jim Hebe said. "With the addition of the Sprinter, Freightliner becomes North America's only full-line commercial vehicle supplier."

"We expect the Sprinter to be the true enabler of e-commerce," Hebe added. "Due to new distribution logistics driven by e-commerce, we expect the Class 2 and 3 van market to grow tremendously as goods ordered over the internet are delivered directly to homes. As Freightliner always has, we are anticipating the needs of our customers by providing innovative product solutions."

The Sprinter was launched in Europe in 1995 and in less than five years has become the market leader in Western Europe's van segment. In 1999, the Mercedes Sprinter held more than 21 percent of the European market share.

According to Dr. Rolf Bartke, head of DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes-Benz Vans business unit, "The Sprinter will enable us to enter a completely new market segment in the U.S. and Canada. We are pleased to have Freightliner as a partner to help us make the Sprinter a success in North America as well."

Freightliner recently announced an $11.4 million, 58,000-square-foot expansion at its plant in Gaffney, S.C., for Sprinter assembly. The addition will be complete by the first quarter of 2001, with assembly start up following shortly after completion. "We expect to add more than 100 employees at our Gaffney manufacturing site for Sprinter assembly," Hebe said.

The Freightliner Sprinter will expand the Gaffney plant's product offering for the package delivery market and other light commercial applications. The plant currently builds diesel chassis for the delivery walk-in van, motorhome, school bus and shuttle bus markets. The Freightliner Sprinter will be officially introduced to the U.S. and Canadian markets later this year, with Mexico to follow.

"The Sprinter is a unique product concept that will establish a new benchmark for the light commercial van market in the NAFTA region," Hebe explained. "The Sprinter features excellent visibility for operating in busy urban and suburban environments. It is also easy to maneuver with a turning radius that is unmatched in the market."

Freightliner LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is the leading heavy truck manufacturer in North America. Freightliner LLC produces and markets Class 3-8 trucks under the Freightliner, Sterling Truck Corporation , American LaFrance and Thomas Built Buses nameplates and is a DaimlerChrysler company, the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.

Pool Vehicle Inventory

* The 2001 Fleet Purchase Incentive (CMA) amount is not available at this time. The figure shown is the 2000 amount.

**"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.

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	0

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.

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

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

CARS
YEAR	MAKE	CYL	MODEL	DR	LOCATION	INVOICE	REF #
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	Grand Prix SE	4	Riverton, WY	$18,378	00301
00	Pontiac	6	Grand Prix GT	4	Hoover, AL	$20,481	52315
00	Pontiac	6	Montana Reg Length	4	Willow Spring, MO	$21,477	96454

TRUCKS
YEAR	MAKE	CYL	MODEL	LOCATION	INVOICE	REF #
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	6	Astro RWDPassenger Van	W. Haverstraw, NY	$20,355	35015
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	6	Caravan SE FWD	Oklahoma City, OK	$21,213	601177
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	Ford	6	E350 SD Commercial Cutaway	Moreno Valley, CA	$19,716	multiple
00	Ford	6	E350 SD Commercial Cutaway	Goshen, IN	$19,716	200034
00	GMC	6	Safari RWD Passenger Van	Lexington, NC	$22,308	20064
00	Jeep	6	Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4	Montgomery, AL	$26,132	00954
00	Jeep	6	Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4	Richmond, VA	$26,330	20011
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!

DAIMLERCHRYSLER 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET INCENTIVES
MODEL	Fleet Purchase /Daily Rental Allowance	MY2001 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

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/Stripped 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.

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

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Pool Vehicles

Issue 015 – July 24, 2000

Pool Vehicle Inventory

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!

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 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

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.

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	0
Frontier Crew Cab Pick-up	0
Maxima	0
Pathfinder *	0
Quest	$800
Xterra	0
* New V-6 engine w/ 240 HP

SUBARU 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET INCENTIVE PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE VEHICLES AND INCENTIVES:
MODEL	INCENTIVE $	SSECURITY SYSTEM + KEYLESS ENTRY	TOTAL $
Legacy "L"	$500	$222	$722
Legacy "GT"	$500	$114	$614
Outback (non 6-cylinder)	$500	$114	$614
Impreza (All Models)	$600	$229	$829
Forester "L"	$250	$222	$472
Forester "S"	$250	$120	$370
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.

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

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

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

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

MODEL	2001 Order Start Date
Sentra*	TBD
Altima	Now
Maxima	Now
Frontier	Now
Quest	July 1, 2000
Pathfinder	Dec. 1, 1999
Xterra	Now

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

Feature News

Pool Vehicles

Issue 015 – July 24, 2000

Pool Vehicle Inventory

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!

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