PURCHASING NEWS

2002 Model Year
Final Order Dates

Issue 214– July 22, 2002

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DaimlerChrysler Offers New 7-Year/70,000-Mile Powertrain Warranty

DaimlerChrysler recently announced that it will provide a free 7-year/70,000-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty on most* new 2002 and 2003 vehicles purchased or leased on or after July 9, 2002.

Components covered include engines, transmissions/transaxles, transfer cases and axles. Coverage becomes effective following the expiration of the standard 3-year/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty on all other components and extends to 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first. Under the 7/70 Warranty, customers pay only a $100 deductible per repair visit on covered items.

In addition, vehicles sold with the new warranty receive 24-hour Towing Assistance to the nearest dealership for any covered component failure during the Warranty period.

The Warranty can be transferred to all subsequent owners at no cost, which may enhance resale value.

* The 7/70 Powertrain Warranty is not available on police, taxi, postal and ambulance vehicles.

Power Group Now Available on 2003 F-150 Work Truck

Ford has announced that the Power Group (option code 85A) is now an available option with the 2003 MY XL and SL Work Truck Group. The Power Group features power windows, power door locks, power mirrors and remote keyless entry.

The option can be ordered for units with production dates of October 7, 2002 or beyond (subject to change). If the Power Group is ordered with the XL or SL Work Truck Group prior to the tentative release date of October 7, the order will remain on hold.

GM Extends Production for Astro and Safari

General Motors has announced that production for the Chevy Astro and GMC Safari will continue into the 2005 calendar year. The automaker was originally planning to make 2002 the final model year for both vehicles.

Built exclusively at the Baltimore Assembly Plant, the Astro and Safari continue to be popular selections for commercial customers. Over 3 million units have been produced since the models' introduction in 1985.

The 2003 Nissan Lineup - Charting the Changes

Nissan recently compiled an overview of product changes and new model introductions for 2003 to assist customers in their order planning.

The following is a summary outlining the changes in Nissan Division products for the 2003 model year that may be of interest to fleet customers:

Murano
The all-new Nissan Murano sport utility vehicle is Nissan's first entry into the crossover SUV segment. It comes with a standard 240-plus horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6. It also offers Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). Other performance features include 4-wheel independent suspension and a new all-wheel drive system. A front-wheel drive model will also be offered. The Nissan Murano will be available in November 2002.

2003 Nissan Murano

Maxima
For 2003, Nissan's flagship model offers a new Titanium Edition Package (for SE models), standard front seat side-impact supplemental air bags for GLE models and two new exterior colors - Sheer Silver (all models) and Polished Titanium (Titanium Edition Package only).

Altima
New for 2003 is the addition of charcoal seat fabric and two new exterior colors – Sonoma Sunset and Crystal Blue. Automatic transmission, heated front seats, heated outside mirrors and simulated wood trim is standard on the 2.5 SL. There is a new 3.5 SE Sport Package, which includes a sunroof and rear spoiler. Also available is a 3.5 SE Sport Package Plus that includes a sunroof, spoiler, Bose® audio system and xenon headlights.
The 3.5 SE Leather Package now includes Bose® audio system, sunroof and Cold Package, while the 3.5 SE Leather Sport Package includes the contents of the Leather Package plus a spoiler and xenon headlights. A 3.5 SE Premium Leather Package features simulated wood trim.

Sentra, Sentra SE-R
The Sentra line offers a new Sentra 2.5 Limited Edition Package and other equipment changes for 2003. The Sentra CA model is no longer available, as all 1.8-liter engine-equipped Sentra XE and GXE models sold with California emission specifications offer zero evaporative emissions and meet SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles) standards. Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V models are also now offered in a new bright yellow exterior color called Sunburst.

Xterra
All 3.3-liter normally-aspirated V6-equipped Xterra models receive an additional 10 horsepower (an increase to 180 hp) and two additional lb-ft of torque (now 202 lb-ft) for 2003. In addition, Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System and a tire pressure monitoring system will be available on Xterra for the first time. All Xterra XE V6 models now come with standard 16-inch alloy wheels and side step rails. Four new exterior colors are available, which include: Canteen, Granite, Atomic Orange (limited availability) and Camouflage (limited and late availability)

Frontier, Frontier Crew Cab
Following the 2002 introduction of the Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed, which gives Frontier the longest bed in the compact crew cab class, the Frontier features multiple enhancements including three segment firsts - the industry's first-ever power-operated retractable top in a compact truck, available Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and tire pressure monitoring system. The new Frontier Open Sky model's sliding roof, optional on Frontier Crew Cab models, measures over four square feet. Other changes for 2003 include the addition of 10 horsepower to all normally aspirated V6 models, a new 16-inch six-spoke wheel design, available tire pressure monitoring system and two new exterior colors – Canteen and Granite.

2003 Nissan Frontier Open Sky

Pathfinder
All 2003 Pathfinders will have optional satellite radio, with a choice of XM or Sirius services. The LE model receives standard leather-appointed interior, while SE models feature restyled wheels. Both models also feature a new 4-spoke steering wheel and electronic rear hatch window release. A new Vehicle Dynamic Control Package offers Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System and tire pressure monitoring system. Four new exterior colors are also offered for the 2003 model year - Crystal Blue, Burnt Copper, Sunlit Sand and Polished Pewter.

2003 and Beyond
A new Nissan truck, styled, engineered and built in the United States, will be introduced in late 2003. It features a large V8 engine, completely new platform and offers impressive horsepower, suspension, payload and towing capacity.    

Diesel Tax Increases 44% in Connecticut

Effective August 1, 2002, diesel fuel tax will increase by 44 percent (8 cents per gallon) in the state of Connecticut, according to Automotive Fleet Fuel News. Currently 18 cents per gallon, the increase will bring the fuel tax to 26 cents.

While other states are boosting fuel taxes to support weak transportation budgets, Connecticut's 44-percent jump seems to be the highest.

GM Offers Risk-Free Trial OF XM Satellite Radio

From July 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002, GM is offering a free, 30-day, risk-free trial of the increasingly-popular XM Satellite Radio, which offers 100 channels of digital quality sound from coast to coast. As part of the special offer, GM will also waive the activation fee.

XM Satellite Radio features a variety of high quality programming including news, sports, talk and kids channels as well as dozens of music channels with interests ranging from classical to rock and everything in between.

Satellite radio has been receiving excellent reviews in recent automotive news publications – most of which applaud the ability to travel across the entire country without ever having to "tune" the radio or change stations. Most reviewers also appreciated the diverse programming and musical variety that mainstream radio often lacks.

First introduced in select Cadillac models in the 2002 model year, XM Satellite Radio is now available as a factory-installed option on a variety of 2003 GM models, which include:

BUICK
LeSabre
Rendezvous

GMC
Yukon Denali
Yukon XL Denali
Sierra
Yukon
Yukon XL

CADILLAC
CTS
DeVille
Escalade
Escalade EXT
Seville

PONTIAC
Aztek
Bonneville
Grand Am
Sunfire

CHEVROLET
Avalanche
Cavalier
Impala
Monte Carlo
Tahoe
Silverado
Suburban

OLDSMOBILE
Alero

The option code for XM-ready radio on all 2003 models is U2K. The (U2K) radio is required to receive XM Satellite Radio services.

Customers who wish to continue service after the free trial period will be charged $9.99 per month. The end-user can choose to pay XM Satellite Radio either monthly via credit card or quarterly though a direct invoice.

For more information about XM Satellite Radio, or to hear samples of the programming, please visit www.xmsr.com.

New Crash Test Results: 2 Compact SUVs Earn IIHS "Best Pick"

The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well in both the 2002 Honda CR-V (top left) and 2003 Subaru Forester (top right).

The 2003 Subaru Forester and the 2002 Honda CR-V have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest rating - "good" - in the most recent series of frontal offset crash tests. Both models also received the Institutes' "Best Pick" designation.

Of four new or redesigned models that were tested, which included the CR-V, Forester, Saturn VUE and Land Rover Freelander, the Forester was the only model to achieve the highest rating in both the 5-mph bumper and 40-mph frontal offset tests. The VUE received a "good" rating and the Freelander was rated "acceptable" in the 40-mph crash test. The CR-V, VUE and Freelander all received "poor" ratings in 5-mph crash test.

The IIHS safety ratings reflect performance in a 40-mph frontal offset crash test into a deformable barrier. Based on the results of this test, the Institute evaluates the crashworthiness of passenger vehicles, assigning each vehicle a rating of good, acceptable, marginal or poor.

DIESEL FOCUS POSSIBLE FOR NORTH AMERICAN MARKET

Ford Motor Company is studying the possibility of offering a diesel-powered Ford Focus in North America within the next five years as a way to give customers more powertrain choices and even greater fuel economy improvements.

Diesel technology has advanced in recent years to the point that diesel engines compare very favorably with gasoline engines on many consumer-driven attributes, such as noise, performance and emissions. Today's modern diesel is clean, quiet and nearly odorless.

While Ford believes diesels should be part of the North American product mix, the company is not seeking any changes in emissions standards to deliver diesel cars to North American consumers. Ford will provide light-duty diesel vehicles only if they are able to meet the EPA's stringent Tier II emissions rules.

Achieving Tier II emissions standards requires further improvements in engine and fuel systems and exhaust aftertreatment technology. Low sulfur diesel fuel (15 parts per million or less), which will be available in the U.S. in mid-2006, is a critical requirement for these emissions controls. A way to manage nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, critical for Tier II compliance, also needs to be achieved. Ford is also working to develop an aftertreatment technology that will reduce the issues surrounding particulate matter and health concerns.

Diesel technology offers advantages in fuel efficiency in the range of 25 percent to 30 percent over a gasoline vehicle. This fuel economy improvement translates into a 20 to 25 percent reduction in CO2.

Ford's highly acclaimed Focus TDCi in Europe is powered by a 1.8-liter Ford Duratorq Turbo Diesel Common-Rail Injection (TDCi) engine, which benefits from second-generation common-rail diesel injection technology. The common-rail technology provides superior vehicle performance, drive quality, and fuel economy with substantially reduced noise, while also providing the complex injection control needed for future emission reduction systems.

The Focus TDCi has a top speed of 120 mph and is capable of 0-60 mph acceleration in 10.7 seconds. The fuel economy and range of the vehicle are comparable to a gasoline hybrid, but with a higher continuous torque. Fuel economy is up to 30 percent higher compared to a traditional gasoline engine product.

Ford offers a full range of vehicles powered by fuels other than gasoline, including natural gas, propane, ethanol, electricity and diesel. In addition, a hybrid electric version of the Ford Escape SUV is being readied for sale in 2003 and a fuel cell version of the Ford Focus will begin low-volume production by 2004.

GMC Debuts All-New Midsize Pickup

 GMC recently announced its latest step towards Professional Grade vehicles with the debut of the 2004 Canyon, an all-new mid-size pickup.

"The mid-size truck segment is extremely important and highly competitive," said Craig Bierly, marketing director - mid-size trucks. "Canyon will dramatically enhance our competitiveness in this important segment," he added.

Production begins in the fourth quarter of 2003 at GM's Shreveport, Louisiana truck plant. GMC Canyon represents the sixteenth new truck introduced by GM's Professional Grade division since 1999.
2004 GMC Canyon

Saturn Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction Survey

Saturn has received top honors in the most recent J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Index (CSI) Study. This is the first time that a non-luxury nameplate came in at #1 since 1986 when Honda topped the list.

The study showed that Saturn's best attributes are its excellent routine maintenance performance, friendly interaction with customers, flexible service appointments and timely service.

Nearly 65 percent of Saturn service is routine maintenance-related; the industry average is about 55 percent. "Saturn owners are intensely loyal to their dealers," said John Harbicht, director of service/dealer satisfaction at J.D. Power and Associates.

Infiniti follows Saturn in the ranking with marked improvement in service facility ratings compared to 2001. Customers rate Infiniti service exceptionally well on both routine maintenance and repair.

Lexus ranks third in 2002 after dominating the top position for the past five years.

 


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Pool Vehicle Inventory


CARS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Dr

Location

Invoice

Ref #

02 Chevrolet 6 Impala Sedan 4 Seaford, NY $19,040 02115
02 Ford 8 Crown Victoria HD Sedan 4 Springfield, NJ $22,274 55309
02 Ford 8 Crown Victoria HD Sedan 4 Birmingham, AL $22,002 21274
02 Ford 8 Crown Victoria HD Sedan 4 Birmingham, AL $22,002 21275
02 Mercury 6 Sable GS Plus Wagon 4 Dallas, TX $19,713 100506

TRUCKS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Location

Invoice

Ref #

02 Ford 8 Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4x4 Batesville, MS $29,417 20014
02 Ford 8 F350 Crew Chassis 4x4 Broadway, VA $27,684 Multiple
02 Ford 8 F-150 SuperCab 4x2 Salinas, CA $20,816 03144
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GM's 2003 OnStar Availability

2003 Model OnStar Usage

 
 
LEGEND
  
OnStar is NOT Available
OnStar is included in PEG No Delete
OnStar is Free Flow, N/A w/FDR
 
UE1
inVDS
UE0 inVDS
 OnStar is in Package No Delete
OnStar is included in PEG/Pkg, Deleted w/FDR
Buick Century Century Custom              
  Yes Yes   1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SE Fleet 1SF Fleet 1SG Fleet    
  LeSabre LeSabre Custom     Limited        
  Yes Yes   1SA 1SD (FF) 1SE 1SE        
  Park Avenue Park Avenue Base   Ultra      
  Yes Yes   1SA 1SE 1SE          
  Regal Regal LS     GS        
  Yes Yes   1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD (FF)        
  Rendezvous Rendezvous CX   CXL          
  Yes No   1SA 1SB 1SC 1SD        
     
Cadillac UE1 in UE0 in *OnStar included on all Cadillac models            
  VDS VDS Directions & Connections Plan - One Year Subscription:          
  Deville Deville Deville                
  Yes No   Deville DHS DTS            
  Escalade Escalade Escalade                
  Yes No   All Escalalde              
  Escalade EXT Escalade EXT Escalade EXT                
  Yes No   All Escalade EXT              
  Seville Seville Seville                
  Yes No   SLS STS              
      Safe & Sound Plan - One Year Subscription:          
  CTS CTS CTS                
  Yes No   1SA 1SB 1SC  
LEGEND
                OnStar is NOT Available
Chevrolet Avalanche Avalanche Avalanche       OnStar is included in PEG No Delete
  Yes No   (PDQ)      

OnStar is Free Flow, N/A w/FDR
  Cavalier Cavalier Base LS LS Sport   OnStar is in Package No Delete
  Yes No   1SA 1SA (FF) 1SA (FF)   OnStar is included in PEG/Pkg, Deleted w/FDR
  Express* Express* Cargo Cutaway Passenger   Conversion        
  Yes No   1SA 1SA 1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD (FF)      
  Impala Impala Base           LS    
  Yes Yes   1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD Fleet 1SE Fleet 1SF Fleet 1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC
  Monte Carlo Monte Carlo LS     SS          
  Yes Yes   1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC      
  Silverado Silverado Base LS LT            
  Yes No   1SA 1SB (FF) 1SC            
  Suburban Suburban LS   Z71 LT          
  Yes No   1SJ (FF) 1SK (FF) 1SL 1SM (PDQ)          
  Tahoe Tahoe LS   Z71 LT          
  Yes No   1SJ (FF) 1SK (FF) 1SL 1SM (PDQ)          
  TrailBlazer TrailBlazer LS     LT   LTZ      
  Yes No   1SA(FF)* 1SB(FF)* 1SC(FF*) 1SD 1SE 1SF  
  TrailBlazer EXT TrailBlazer EXT LT   *UE1 required with Sunroof and 1SA/1SB/1SC on TrailBlazer
  Yes No   1SJ 1SJ YE5              
  Venture Venture Value Plus LS LT   Warner Bros.      
  Yes Yes   1SV 1SA 1SC 1SD 1SE 1SG      
            PDC PDC PDC PDC      
  Corvette Corvette                  
  No No   OnStar is NOT Available            
  S10 S10                  
  No No   OnStar is NOT Available            
  Blazer Blazer                  
  No No   OnStar is NOT Available            
  Malibu Malibu                  
  No No   OnStar is NOT Available            
  Astro Astro                  
  No No   OnStar is NOT Available            
  Tracker Tracker                  
  No No   OnStar is NOT Available            
 
GMC Envoy Envoy SLE     SLT          
  Yes No   1SA 1SB 1SF 1SC          
  Envoy XL Envoy XL SLE     SLT          
  Yes No   1SA 1SB 1SF 1SC          
  Savana* Savana* Cargo Cutaway Passenger   Conversion        
  Yes No   1SA 1SA 1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD (FF)      
  Sierra Sierra Base   SLE SLT Denali        
  Yes No   1SA 1SB 1SC (FF) 1SD 1SE        
  Yukon Yukon SLE SLT   Denali          
  Yes No   1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD 1SF          
  Yukon XL Yukon XL SLE SLT   Denali          
  Yes No   1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD 1SF          
  Sonoma Sonoma                  
  No No   OnStar is NOT Available          
  Safari Safari                  
  No No   OnStar is NOT Available          
                         
Oldsmobile Aurora Aurora V8                
  Yes No   1SB                
  Bravada Bravada Bravada                
  Yes No   1SA                
  Silhouette Silhouette GL GLS Premiere            
  Yes Yes   1SA 1SC 1SD* *UE0 N/A w/1SD(U32 Video Display)  
  Alero Alero                  
  No No   OnStar is NOT Available          
 
Pontiac Aztek Aztek Base   Uplevel without factory sunroof          
  Yes No   1SA 1SB 1SC          
  Bonneville Bonneville SE   SLE SSEi          
  Yes Yes   1SB (FF) 1SC 1SA 1SB          
  Grand Prix Grand Prix SE       GT     GTP  
  Yes Yes   1SA 1SB (FF) 1SF Fleet 1SG Fleet* 1SA 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SA  
              *1SG n/a w/FDR        
  Montana Montana UV UN UM     UT      
  Yes Yes   1SV 1SA 1SV 1SA 1SE 1SX 1SY    
          PDC   PDC PDC PDC PDC    
  Sunfire Sunfire SE                
        1SA 1SB 1SC            
  Yes No  
PDF
PDF
PDF
            
        *PDF n/a w/FDR, AJ7 Side AirBags are available w/FDR    
  Grand Am Grand Am                  
  No No   OnStar is NOT Available        
  VIBE VIBE                  
  No No   OnStar is NOT Available        
 
Saab     3-Sep 3-Sep  

Service Differences

*No Door Unlock Feature
* No Diagnostic Feature
        All 9-3  
      5-Sep 5-Sep  
        All 9-5  
         
Saturn**     L-Series L-Series                
        (HEP)                
      ION ION                
        (FF)                
      VUE VUE                
        (FF)                
         
Hummer     Hummer Base Adventure Luxury            
        1SA 1SB 1SC            
** 2003 Saturn vehicles require: AM/FM stereo with cassette and in-dash CD player or AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD changer with cassette. Some ION vehicles may require the Travel Package.
OnStar is included in the following Value Packages: Avalanche/Suburban/Tahoe Personal Security Package(PDQ), TrailBlazer OnStar Package (UE1), Venture/Montana Safety & Security Package(PDC),
Sunfire Protection Package (PDF), Saturn L-Series Premium Package (HEP)
 

2003 OnStar Service Plans

Program Period: Begins at the opening of the 2003MY order system through the closing of the 2003MY order system.  

Eligibility: All GM 2003MY vehicles equipped with factory installed OnStar are eligible for the program, except Saab, Saturn and Hummer.

Refund/Transfer Criteria: No refunds will be made for units sold prior to the expiration of the purchased service plan. However, the remaining time may be transferred to the next vehicle owner.

Activation Period: OnStar subscriptions start at the time of the vehicle delivery.

Safe & Sound Plan– Includes automatic notification of air bag deployment, emergency services, roadside assistance, stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock, remote diagnostics, accident assistance and hands-free communications. New for 2003 is the availability of online concierge services. For all eligible vehicles (excluding Cadillac, but including Cadillac CTS), the first year’s subscription to this plan is included in the price of the vehicle at the time of initial purchase.

Directions & Connections Plan – Includes all “Safe and Sound” and “Commercial Premium Plan” benefits plus reservations. All Cadillacs (excluding CTS) come with one year of “Directions and Connections” service.

Luxury & Leisure Plan – Includes benefits of all other plans plus personal concierge service. Please note that multi-year ordering options are not available for this package.

Commercial Premium Plan – Includes all of the “Safe and Sound” benefits, plus route support, information services and convenience services. The “Commercial Premium Plan” does not provide reservation services. This level of service is available for any eligible vehicle. However, it is not available unless specifically chosen by selecting one of the two appropriate options detailed below. Please note that a two year minimum subscription is required for this plan.

Personal Calling & Virtual Advisor – Please visit the OnStar website at http://www.onstar.com for information about these services.

R8 Fleet Regular Production Options *

Option Code

Plan Description

Non-Cadillac price (includes CTS)

Cadillac price (excludes CTS)

Free Flow (UE1 Price)

R8G

One additional year of Safe & Sound service (24 month total)

$199

$199

$894

R8P

Two additional years of Safe & Sound service (36 month total)

$379

$379

$1,074

R8U

One additional year of Commercial Premium service (24 month total)

$499

$299

$1,194

R8V

Two additional years of Commercial Premium service (36 month total)

$749

$549

$1,444

R8W

Upgrades first year to Directions and Connections service from the Safe and Sound service (12 month total)

$200

N/A

$895

R8Y

Upgrades first year to Directions and Connections service and provides one additional year of Directions and Connections service (24 month total)

$599

$399

$1,294

R8Z

Upgrades first year to Directions and Connections service and provides two additional years of Directions and Connections service (36 month total)

$979

$779

$1,674

 

 


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2002 MODEL YEAR
FINAL ORDER DATES & 2003 MODEL YEAR PLANT STARTUP DATES

 

DaimlerChrysler

Model 2002 Final Order Due Date*

2003 Order Bank Open Date*

2003 Production Startup*

Cars/Minivans

Sebring Sedan, Convertible

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

Stratus Sedan

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

Sebring/Stratus Coupe

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/08/02

Neon

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/22/01

Concorde, Intrepid, 300M

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/29/02

Special Paint: Intrepid Police, Special Service

2002 order banks closed

Open

N/A

Voyager, Caravan, Grand Caravan

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

Town & Country, AWD

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

Trucks

      

Grand Cherokee

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/22/02

Durango

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/29/02

Wrangler

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

Liberty

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

BR/BE Ram Regular Pickup, Quad Cab, Cab & Chassis

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

DR Ram 1500

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

DR Ram 2500

N/A

Open

7/15/02

DR Ram 3500

N/A

Open

7/29/02

Dakota Regular Pickup, Quad Cab, Club Cab

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/22/02

Ram Vans

2002 order banks closed

Open

8/19/02

Ram Wagon

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

PT Cruiser

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/24/02

*Final order dates, startup dates and order bank opening dates are subject to change. To ensure consideration for production when placing final orders, orders must be placed in the DaimlerChrysler Order System by the above mentioned dates. Actual production, however, is subject to capacity limitations. Please submit your orders to ARI at least 3 business days prior to the final order date.

Ford, Lincoln & Mercury

Model

2002 Final Order Due Date*

2003 Order Bank Open Date*

2003 Production Startup*

Cars/Minivans

Continental

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

LS

9/13/02

TBD

11/18/02

Town Car

2002 order banks closed

Open

3/11/02

Escort

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

ZX2

2002 order banks closed

Open

9/23/02

Crown Victoria

2002 order banks closed

Open

3/26/02

Crown Victoria Police

2002 order banks closed

Open

3/26/02

Crown Victoria Natural Gas (CNG)

2002 order banks closed

N/A

11/4/02

Grand Marquis

2002 order banks closed

Open

3/26/02

Mustang

2002 order banks closed

Open

8/05/02

Focus

2002 order banks closed

Open

8/12/02

Taurus

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/29/02

Sable

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/29/02

Taurus/Sable Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/29/02

Cougar

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

T-Bird

9/13/02

TBD

11/18/02

Villager Wagon

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

Windstar Van/Wagon

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/24/02

Trucks

Econoline Van/Wagon

2002 order banks closed

Open

8/05/02

Econoline Van/Wagon Dedicated Nat. Gas

2002 order banks closed

Open

N/A

Econoline Cutaway Dedicated Nat. Gas

2002 order banks closed

Open

N/A

F-Series (Under 8,500# GVW) incl. SuperCrew

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/29/02

F-Series SD (Over 8,500# GVW) incl. Stripped Chassis

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

F150 Dedicated Nat. Gas

2002 order banks closed

N/A

N/A

Escape

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/22/02

Ranger

2002 order banks closed

Open

8/05/02

Ranger Electric Vehicle (EV)

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

Navigator

2002 order banks closed

Open

3/18/02

Expedition

2002 order banks closed

Open

3/18/02

Explorer/Mountaineer 4DR

2002 order banks closed

Open

8/19/02

Explorer Sport and Sport Trac

2002 order banks closed

Open

8/19/02

Excursion

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

Blackwood

2002 order banks closed

Open

8/26/02
Aviator N/A Open 9/03/02

F650/750 **

2002 order banks closed

Open

4/08/02

* The dates listed above are tentative and may change without notice. Selected options may be balanced out earlier due to high demand and capacity shortages. Ford's acceptance of an order is not a production commitment. Please submit your orders to ARI at least 3 business days prior to the final order due date.

** The 2003 F650/750 has a short model year run. The Final Order Date is 7/26/02. Vehicle Special Order (VSO) F650/750 has a Final Order Due Date of 6/28/02.

GM

Division

Model

2002 Final Order Due Date*

2003 Order Bank Open Date *

2003 Production Startup *

Cars

Buick

Century

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/20/02
 

Regal

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/20/02
 

LeSabre

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/21/02
 

Park Avenue

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/21/02

Cadillac

Eldorado

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued
 

Seville

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/21/02
 

Deville DHS & DTS

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/21/02

Chevrolet

Camaro Convertible

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued
 

Camaro Coupe

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued
 

Camaro B4C Special Service Pkg.

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued
 

Malibu

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/03/02
 

Impala

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/20/02
 

Impala Police/Taxi

2002 order banks closed

Open

N/A
 

Monte Carlo

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/20/02
 

Cavalier

2002 order banks closed

Open

8/05/02
 

Cavalier w/KL6 CNG Bi-Fuel Eng.

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02
 

Prizm

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

Oldsmobile

Alero

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/03/02
 

Intrigue

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued
 

Aurora

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/21/02

Pontiac

Sunfire

2002 order banks closed

Open

8/05/02
 

Firebird Convertible

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued
 

Firebird Coupe

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued
 

Grand Am

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/03/02
 

Grand Prix

2002 order banks closed

Open

8/13/02
 

Bonneville

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/21/02

Trucks/Minivans

Chevrolet

Tracker

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/22/02
 

Avalanche

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/29/02
 

Venture

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/21/02
 

S-10

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02
 

Blazer 2DR/4DR

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02
  Trailblazer/Trailblazer EXT 2002 order banks closed Open 7/15/02
8/1/02 (EXT)
 

Express

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/22/02
 

Silverado Reg./Ext./Crew Cab

2002 order banks closed

Open

N/A
 

C3500 HD

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued
 

Tahoe

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/22/02
 

Suburban

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/22/02
 

Astro

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

GMC

Sonoma

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02
 

Envoy/Envoy XL

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02
 

Savana

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/22/02
 

Sierra Reg./Ext./Crew Cabs

2002 order banks closed

Open

N/A
 

Classic Sierra 3500 HD

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued
 

Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/22/02
 

Safari

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

Buick

Rendezvous

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/24/02

Cadillac

Escalade

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/22/02
 

Escalade EXT

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/29/02

Oldsmobile

Silhouette

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/21/02
 

Bravada

2002 order banks closed

Open

7/15/02

Pontiac

Montana

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/21/02
 

Aztek

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/24/02

* The above GM dates are estimated and may change without notice.  Please submit your orders to ARI at least 3 business days prior to final order due date.

 

Mazda

Model

2002 Tentative Final Order Due Date

2003 Order Bank Open Date

2003 Production Startup Date

Protégé/ Protégé 5

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

Miata

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

MPV

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

Millenia

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

Tribute

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

B-Series Truck

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

626

7/01/02

Discontinued

Discontinued

Mazda6

N/A

Open

October 2002

 

Nissan

Model

2002 NON-Fleet & Fleet Units Final Order Date

2003 Order Bank Open Date

2003 Production Startup Date

Altima

2002 order banks closed

Open

June 2002

Sentra

2002 order banks closed

Open

June 2002

Maxima

2002 order banks closed

Open

June 2002

Pathfinder

2002 order banks closed

Open

June 2002

Xterra

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

Quest

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

Frontier

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

 

SAAB

Model

2002 Final Order Due Date

Tentative 2003 Order Bank Open Date

Tentative 2003 Production Startup Date
9-3 Sport Sedan N/A Open August 2002

9-3 SE 5-Door

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

9-3 Convertible

2002 order banks closed

Open

July, 2002

9-5 Sedan

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

9-5 SportWagon

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

 

Saturn

Model

2002 Tentative Final Order Due Date

2003 Order Bank Open Date

2003 Production Startup Date

S-Series

2002 order banks closed

Discontinued

Discontinued

L-Series

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/03/02

ION

N/A

N/A

N/A

VUE

2002 order banks closed

Open

6/10/02

 

Subaru

Model

2002 Tentative Final Order Due Date

2003 Order Bank Open Date

2003 Production Startup Date

Forester

2002 order banks closed

Open

May 2002

Legacy/Outback

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

Impreza

6/20/02

8/15/02

August 2002

Baja

N/A

9/15/02

October 2002

Toyota

Model

2002 Tentative Final Order Due Date

2003 Order Bank Open Date

2003 Production Startup Date

Corolla

2002 order banks closed

Open

January 2002

Camry

2002 order banks closed

Open

September 2002

Camry Solara

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

Celica

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

Avalon

2002 order banks closed

Open

June 2002

Sienna

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

RAV4/RAV4 EV

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

4Runner V6

2002 order banks closed

9/01/02

November 2002

4Runner V8

N/A

Open

August 2002

Tacoma

2002 order banks closed

Open

September 2002

Tundra

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

Sequoia

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

LandCruiser

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

Highlander

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

Echo

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

Prius

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

Matrix

N/A

Open

January 2002

 

Volvo

Model

2002 Tentative Final Order Due Date

2003 Order Bank Open Date

2003 Production Startup Date

S40

2002 order banks closed

Open

May 2002

S60

6/27/02

Open

July 2002

S80

6/27/02

Open

July 2002

V40

2002 order banks closed

Open

May 2002

V70

6/27/02

Open

July 2002

C70 Coupe

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

C70 Convertible

6/27/02

Open

July 2002

XC90

6/27/02

Open

August 2002

 

 


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