PURCHASING NEWS

Issue 215– August 5, 2002

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DaimlerChrysler Outlines Key Content Changes for 2003MY

Due to some questions posed by both fleet management companies and end-users, Chrysler Group has outlined key product actions for the 2003MY lineup to help clarify content changes that may affect vehicle selectors. Following is a brief explanation for three of Chrysler’s most popular fleet vehicles.

Minivan

Significant product content has been added to the Grand Caravan Sport (RSKH53). Clients who ordered the Grand Caravan Sport in 2002 may want to consider the Grand Caravan SE with the desired free-flow equipment added.

Content that has been added to the Grand Caravan Sport includes:

  • Remote keyless/illuminated entry
  • Dual Zone AC/heat temp control
  • Rear AC/heat
  • Overhead console w/compass and trip computer
  • Middle position rear bucket seats (Captain’s Chairs)
  • Sunscreen glass
  • Windshield wiper de-icer
  • Garage door opener
  • Headlamp-off time delay

Sebring Sedan

The Sebring LX Plus has been discontinued for 2003; however, pricing actions have reduced the price of the 2003 Sebring LX with a 24W(JRCH41) to $337 below the 2002 LX with a 28H package. Clients may want to consider ordering the 2003 LX with a 24W package, which includes cruise control, AM/FM/CD, remote keyless/illuminated entry, headlamp-off delay and 16" aluminum wheels and tires.

Liberty

The Liberty Sport 4x4 (KJJH74) has some added content for 2003, such as an upgraded braking system, but the model is being offered at a reduced price. The 2002 Liberty came with front disc/rear drum brakes, while the 2003 model has 4-wheel disc brakes as standard equipment. A fleet-equipped Liberty Sport costs nearly $600 less in 2003 than in 2002.


Pricing for All-New Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan Starts at $25,900

 

2003 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan

Saab’s newest product, the all-new 2003 9-3 Sport Sedan will begin at $25,900 MSRP for the Linear model, Saab recently announced.

The Linear, which features a powerful 2.0 liter turbocharged engine with 175 hp, includes standard equipment such as leather seating surfaces; Electronic Stability Program and Traction Control System; adaptive dual front air bags and front and rear side curtain airbags; OnStar with hands-free phone capability; 150 watt audio system with 7 speakers and CD; and no-charge maintenance for 36 months/36,000 miles.

2003MY Saab 9-3 Price List

9-3 Models

Model Code

MSRP

SE Convertible

352

$39,995

Linear Sport Sedan

304

$25,900

Arc Sport Sedan

344

$29,995

Vector Sport Sedan

354

$32,495


All-New 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Pricing Announced

Chrysler Group has announced pricing for the all-new 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup. The base model features a MSRP of $22,540 (plus $740 destination).

2003 Dodge Ram 2500 4x2 Quad Cab SLT

The 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty offers a 345 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum as standard equipment, a full 100 horsepower increase over the previous standard V-8. Ram Heavy Duty also features standard air conditioning, the largest standard wheels and tires in the segment and standard four-wheel disc ABS. An optional 305 horsepower High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel, which delivers 555 lb.-ft. and a Gross Combined Weight Rating of 23,000 lbs, is available.

The Dodge Ram Heavy Duty is covered by the recently announced seven year/70,000-mile limited powertrain warranty (see Purchasing News issue #214 dated July 22, 2002 for details). The warranty, which is fully transferable to subsequent owners at no extra cost, is provided free of charge. Components covered by the warranty include engines, transmissions/transaxles, transfer cases and axles.

The base price on the 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Regular Cab ST 2500 4x2 is $23,280 ($740 destination charge included). A typically equipped Dodge Ram Heavy Duty 2500 Regular Cab ST 4x2 model is $24,365, only a $175 increase versus the 2002 model it replaces. The 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty 3500 Regular Cab ST 4x2 has a base price of $25,165. Equipped with the most popular options, the price is $26,259, up just $175 versus the 2002 Heavy Duty 3500.

The 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty features a host of new standard equipment and also offers an additional three inches of cab space on the Regular Cab models. In addition, Ram Quad Cab™ models feature substantially increased interior room and the added versatility of four doors.

The all-new 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty trucks are produced at the Company's Saltillo, Mexico and St. Louis North Assembly Plants.


Study Shows 8.4% Improvement in Fleet Vehicle Lead Times

Automotive Fleet Magazine recently completed their fourth annual study on fleet vehicle order-to-delivery times. The results showed an 8.4 percent industry-wide improvement for the 2002 model year.

Results of the study were based on information supplied by 5 fleet leasing companies, including ARI, who tracked 169,086 new vehicle deliveries for 74 models of the same model year. Order-to-delivery times for non-upfitted cars or trucks are calculated from the day the vehicle order is placed with the manufacturer, to the time the unit hits the delivering dealers’ lot. Trucks requiring upfitting are calculated from the day the order is placed, to the time it is shipped to an upfitter.

Showing the most significant improvement was the truck segment with a 9.6 percent decrease in OTD times. The study found the Pontiac Grand Am to have the fastest delivery time, averaging about 23 days.

Automotive Fleet says that the overall improvements can be attributed to various manufacturer initiatives that were designed to improve vehicle lead times. For example, GM now gives commercial vehicles priority build status. Ford’s alliance with UPS Autogistics helped to decrease lead times and the two companies are currently devising a program that will give fleet managers the ability to track order status while the unit is at an upfitter. DaimlerChrysler will soon roll out their FAST (Forecasting, Allocation and Scheduling Tool) program that will generate weekly schedules that allow more fleet scheduling control.


GM to Offer OnStar with Advanced Crash Notification

In an effort to help 911 centers dispatch the appropriate life-saving staff and equipment to crash scenes faster, General Motors will begin adding an advanced automatic crash notification (AACN) system to vehicles equipped with OnStar starting in the 2004 model year.

Currently OnStar is automatically notified within seconds when a subscriber’s air bag deploys. The next-generation GM automatic crash notification system linked with OnStar will assist even more customers by taking this potentially life-saving service beyond air bag deployments. Using strategically located sensors, the GM AACN system will automatically call for help if the vehicle is involved in a moderate to severe frontal, rear or side-impact crash, regardless of air bag deployment. Also, the new system provides crash severity information to OnStar call center advisors, who relay it to 911 dispatchers, helping them to quickly determine the appropriate combination of emergency personnel, equipment and medical facilities needed.

The AACN system works by using new and existing sensors in conjunction with advanced intelligence to transmit key crash data including the direction of impact and the impact force. Impact force is one of the most important pieces of data used to determine the severity of a crash.

When the AACN system is triggered by a crash of sufficient severity, an emergency voice/data connection will be established with an OnStar call center. The advisor will use the voice channel in the vehicle to communicate with the crash victims and, at the same time, conference-in the nearest public service answering point (911 dispatcher) and provide specific data about the severity of the crash. The 911 dispatcher can then inform emergency responders of the data. In the future, AACN data may be transmitted electronically to the 911 centers, emergency responders, emergency departments and trauma centers using secured internet connections.

Eventually, the system may be capable of determining how many occupants are in the vehicle, whether they are using safety belts and other information that helps emergency responders further anticipate the types and severity of injuries that may have occurred in a crash.

The GM AACN system will be available beginning in 2003 on about 400,000 OnStar-equipped 2004 model year vehicles, including the Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Envoy XUV, Oldsmobile Bravada and the Buick Rainier. AACN will be added to additional GM model lines equipped with OnStar in subsequent model years.


Toyota Camry Solara Prices Remain Unchanged for 2003 Model Year

Toyota has released manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 2003 Camry Solara sport coupe and Camry Solara convertible, which are now beginning to arrive in dealer showrooms.

Solara is offered in SE and SLE trim levels in either a hardtop or a power-folding soft-top convertible.

For 2003, all Solara models retain last year’s base prices. The base MSRP for the Solara Sport Coupe ranges from $19,365 for the SE four-cylinder with a five-speed manual transmission to $24,675 for the SLE V6 model. Base MSRP for the Solara convertible ranges from $25,495 for the SE four-cylinder to $30,525 for the SLE V6.


DaimlerChrysler Announces Introduction of Dodge Branded Sprinter

The U.S. distributor if Sprinter Vans, DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC, has announced the introduction of a new Sprinter that will carry the Dodge brand nameplate. As a result, customer benefits will be expanded with an increase in service locations and easier access to the full line of Dodge commercial vehicles.

"Teaming Sprinter with Dodge creates a brand new force in the marketplace," said James C Schroer, Executive Vice President of DaimlerChrysler Global Sales and Marketing. "Adding Sprinter vans to the Dodge line-up is an important part of our strategy to add incremental sales across all of our brands in the next few years."

In Europe, Sprinter is one of the most successful products offered by DaimlerChrysler Commercial Vehicles Division. The automaker credits Sprinters’ success to its quality, unique body lay-out, innovative powertrain technology and its comprehensive and customized maintenance package.


Chevrolet Adding V8 Engine Option to TrailBlazer EXT

2003 Chevy TrailBlazer EXT LT

Chevrolet is improving its TrailBlazer midsize sport utility vehicle lineup with an optional V8 engine for TrailBlazer EXT in 2003. The company announced that it will offer the all-aluminum, Vortec 5300 V8 engine on the TrailBlazer EXT in the fall of this year. The engine generates 290 horsepower and 330 ft.-lb. of torque, providing extra towing and hauling capability.

TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer EXT will continue to offer the Vortec 4200 inline six-cylinder engine as standard equipment. It is rated at 275 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque for 2003.

Production of the TrailBlazer EXT began in February. The seven-passenger EXT features a third row seat that can easily accommodate two passengers, with more than 22 cubic feet of space behind the seat for cargo or luggage. The model also has a 65/35 split second seat that folds and flips forward on both sides, plus full-width rear side doors for easy access. The third row seats have been optimized for comfort, and all seven seats have three-point, lap-shoulder seat belts. The TrailBlazer EXT also has 100.2 cubic feet of cargo space with the second and third row seats folded flat.

TrailBlazer EXT also provides a cargo shelf with three positions behind the third seat. The shelf is easily accessible when the rear hatch is opened. Grocery bags can be hung from the shelf's hooks when the shelf is set in a vertical position. The first horizontal position is for a flat load floor, and the second horizontal position can be used to conceal items beneath the shelf.

TrailBlazer EXT also has two option packages. The LT Leather Package includes premium leather interior, eight-way power driver and passenger seats, driver information center, automatic climate control, rear seat radio and heating/ventilation/air conditioning controls and leather steering wheel with controls. The LT Leather Plus Package includes the LT Leather Package, plus memory driver's seat, memory outside rear-view mirror, turn signals on the outside rear view mirrors, RainSense wipers and body-color door handles.

Individual options for TrailBlazer EXT models include a DVD player for rear-seat passengers, AM/FM radio with six-CD changer, sunroof, running boards, shield package (4x4 model only), Bose premium sound system, heated front seats, traction assist (2WD only) and locking differential.


Tire Pressure Monitor Ruling Faces More Criticism

In response to NHTSA’s tire pressure monitor ruling announced in June (see Purchasing News issue # 211 dated June 10, 2002), the tire industry is voicing concern over the safety of future vehicles equipped with the new monitors.

According to the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), the standard would allow tire pressure to drop up to 30 percent below the recommended level before alerting the driver. RMA says a 30 percent drop in tire pressure may be unsafe. The group is filing a petition with NHTSA asking the agency to require automakers to set the recommended inflation pressure high enough to support the vehicle load, even with a 30 percent drop in pressure.

"Our goal with this petition is to improve the government's tire pressure monitoring system rule so that it promotes safety," said Donald B. Shea, RMA president and CEO. "A tire pressure monitoring system can be an effective safety tool for motorists only if it provides a timely warning to consumers."

RMA presented data to NHTSA on 100 vehicles and showed that if the tire inflation level dropped 30 percent, 76 of the vehicles would be running on dangerously underinflated tires, especially if the vehicle is loaded to capacity. Underinflation causes excessive heat buildup in tires that, over time, can result in hidden damage that can cause tire failure. The group did not disclose which models were specified in the data, but did note that trucks, minivans and full-size cars posed a greater risk than smaller cars.


 


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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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to save money and time.

Call your ARI representative for details!


 


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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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