PURCHASING NEWS

Issue 219– September 30, 2002

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DaimlerChrysler Mid-Year Price Increases

Most 2003MY Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models have received mid-year base price increases, effective September 16, 2002. Select option pricing has also increased, but most options are unaffected. Destination charges remain unchanged. Price protection applies to bona fide sold orders obtained prior to the effective date.

  • Increases for all Chrysler and Dodge cars range from $70 - $80 (300M Special remains unchanged)
  • The increase for all Minivans is $70 ($120 for eX and eL models)
  • All Jeep models are increased by $75 (Rubicon remains unchanged)
  • All other Dodge trucks, including Dakota, Ram 1500 pickup, Ram Van and Durango, are increased by $75

Reminder: 2003 MY Early Order Incentives Cutoff

The deadline for receiving 2003MY Early Order Incentives is October 31, 2002 for some product lines.

DaimlerChrysler
For select DaimlerChrysler models, Fast Start Incentives are available on orders placed from June 1, 2002 through October 31, 2002 and produced by December 31, 2002.

The DaimlerChrysler Fast Start Incentive is compatible with the 2003 Fleet Purchase Allowance, Fleet Purchase Incentive and Fleet Volume Incentive Programs.

The 2003 Fast Start Program amounts will appear on the vehicle invoice as a separate line item credit.

Fast Start Incentives are offered on the following 2003MY DaimlerChrysler models:

• Sebring/Stratus Sedan

$500
• Intrepid/Concorde/300M $1,000
• Caravan/Voyager SWB $500
• Grand Caravan/Town & Country
$500
• Liberty $500


GM
To receive GM's 2003MY Early Order Bonus, unit musts be ordered by 10/31/02 and invoiced by 12/31/02. In addition, free ABS will be included on Impala units ordered with VX5 Fleet Incentive and (JL9) by 10/31/02 and invoiced by 12/31/02. Early Order Bonuses and Impala free ABS are not compatible with GM CAPS (volume incentive) programs.

The Early Order Bonus will be paid as an open account credit upon application.

Early Order Bonuses are offered on the following 2003MY GM models:

• Buick Century   $1,000
• Chevy Impala $500
• Pontiac Grand Prix $500
• Chevy Blazer $500
• Chevy Venture $500

Ford
A $500 off-invoice Early Order Incentive is available on select 2003 Ford and Mercury models ordered by 12/31/02. In addition, No-Charge ABS (a $600 MSRP value) is also available on Taurus LX & SE sedan for fleet orders received by 10/31/02 and produced by 12/31/02. Ford Early Order Incentives are compatible with CPA (volume incentive) programs.

Early Order Incentives are offered on the following 2003MY Ford and Mercury models:

Taurus/Sable $500 
Windstar   $500
Explorer/Mountaineer $500 
Explorer Sport/Sport Trac $500
E-Series (except RV Cutaway) $500
F-150 (incl. SuperCrew) $500
  F-Super Duty (except F53) $500

2003MY Early Order Incentives for all other product lines, including Toyota, Volvo and Saab, are now expired.


Ford Faces Canadian Auto Workers Union Strike

According to the Detroit Free Press, the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union has chosen Ford Motor Company for its next strike target. The union has set the strike deadline for 11:59pm October 1, 2002. 

Ford and CAW are preparing for a week of contract negotiations, but the main topic of discussion will be the fate of the Ontario Truck Assembly plant in Oakville. As part of its restructuring plan announced earlier this year, Ford said that it would close the plant in late 2003 or early 2004. As a result, approximately 1,400 union workers would lose their jobs.

While Union President Basil Hargrove is optimistic about a fair solution, he said that Ford "should be ready for a shutdown" if the automaker cannot commit to a new product line in Oakville.

Since Ford has 13,000 CAW members, a strike would freeze several plants including those that produce the Windstar, F-150 and engines that are used in many of Ford's SUVs. As a result, plants in the U.S. that rely on parts from Canada would also be crippled as shipments from across the border would cease.

Ford spokesperson John Jelinek said the automaker is prepared for negotiations. "We recognize that we have a lot of work to do in a very short period of time," he said. "But we will continue to work toward reaching a fair and realistic agreement before the deadline."

During the 35 year relationship between Ford and CAW there has been only a single strike.


2003MY Stratus, Sebring and Grand Cherokee Cutoff Dates

In the previous issue of the Purchasing News, ARI advised that there would be an early model year launch for the 2004 Stratus Sedan, Sebring Sedan, Sebring Convertible and Grand Cherokee models.

DaimlerChrysler's current production plan calls for 2003MY Grand Cherokee production to end in December 2002 and the 2003MY Stratus/Sebring to end in January 2003.

Orders for 2003 models will be accepted until the following Final Order Due Dates:
Grand Cherokee October 15, 2002
Stratus/Sebring November 13, 2002

Under special circumstances DaimlerChrysler may accept orders after the above dates - depending on production availability, however, ARI recommends that all final 2003MY orders be placed at least 3 business days prior to the due date.


Nissan Announces 2003 Frontier and Xterra Pricing

2003 Nissan Frontier

Nissan North America, Inc. recently announced 2003 model year pricing for its Xterra SUV and Frontier compact truck models. The Frontier features a base MSRP of $12,989 for the well-equipped King Cab, while the Xterra has a starting MSRP of $17,999 – unchanged for the third consecutive year.

Both the Frontier and Xterra receive an additional 10 horsepower on all normally aspirated V6 models. The 3.3-liter SOHC V6 now rates at 180 horsepower and 202 lb-ft torque. These V6 models also receive an average of one MPG improvement.

Pricing for other 2003 models include the Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed, which starts with an MSRP of $18,989 and the Super Charged Xterra, which is offered in a 4x2 SE model and has an MSRP of $25,999.

2003 Frontier
Frontier enters 2003 with over a dozen improvements including the addition of 4-wheel ABS as standard equipment on all configurations. Additionally, Nissan will introduce the segment's first application of Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and tire pressure monitoring system to enhance performance and safety (select 4x4 models). A variety of other improvements include enhancement to the Value Truck Package on King Cab, expanded application of Body Color Package on Crew Cab, standard Electronic Brake force Distribution and the availability of a variety of new interior comfort and conveniences features.

2003 Nissan Xterra

2003 Xterra
In addition to the 10 extra horsepower to Xterra's V6 engine, all XE V6 models come standard with the popular Utility Package. Many new packages are available for 2003, including curtain side air bags, Vehicle Dynamic Control (4X4 only), and a brand new Rugged Leather Package (SE only.) Also, the Premium Audio Package (standard on SE, optional on XE V6) has been enhanced to include a Rockford Fosgate Subwoofer, which puts out 300 watts of power.

Also for 2003, all Xterra XE V6 models come with standard 16-inch alloy wheels and tubular step rails. Four new exterior colors are available: Canteen, Granite, Atomic Orange (limited availability) and Camouflage (limited and late availability).

Returning for 2003 is the powerful factory-installed supercharged 3.3-liter V6 engine (optional on SE). This engine, shared with the Frontier S/C compact truck, produces 210 horsepower and 246 lb-ft of torque.

Supercharged Xterras are available in 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive with 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.


Toyota Announces Tacoma Truck Assembly in Tijuana

During simultaneous press conferences in Mexico City and Tijuana, Toyota announced plans to assemble Tacoma pickup trucks at its new manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Baja California. Toyota intends to invest $140 million (USD) in this plant, with a workforce of 460 team members when vehicle assembly begins in 2005.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC) will have the capacity to build approximately 20,000 Tacoma pickup trucks annually. In addition, the plant will have the capacity to make approximately 170,000 Tacoma truck beds to be used at TMMBC and New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) -- a joint venture plant in Fremont, California, co-owned by Toyota and General Motors.

"This announcement expands our commitment to Mexico and the production increase will allow us to meet the strong demand for Tacoma in the U.S.," said Atsushi Niimi, president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America.

Toyota ceremonially broke ground for TMMBC in June 2002. Since that time the automaker has secured an architectural/engineering firm and agreements for the site work contract are currently being finalized. The initial site preparation will begin this fall, followed by foundation and structural steel erection stretching into the first quarter of next year.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California, S. de R.L. de C.V. is the latest addition to Toyota's increasing manufacturing investment in North America. This announcement coupled with an earlier announcement at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. (TMMC) in Cambridge, Ontario, gives the automaker capacity to build 1.5 million cars and trucks and 1.16 million engines a year in North America by 2005.

Toyota's North American-produced vehicles include the Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Matrix, Sienna, Solara, Sequoia, Tacoma and Tundra. Beginning in the fall of 2003, the Lexus RX300 will be produced at TMMC.

Toyota Motor Sales began selling vehicles in Mexico in April 2002, with the launch of the Camry. Corolla sales in Mexico began in June 2002.


Cadillac Gets Ready to Launch Escalade ESV

2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV interior

Cadillac is introducing a larger, more powerful version of its luxury SUV – the all new Escalade ESV. The ESV will begin touring the auto show circuit this month and will be arriving at dealer showrooms in early 2003.

The 2003 ESV shares the same bold exterior design of the Escalade and Escalade EXT. The front-end is distinguished by Cadillac's signature egg-crate grill and high intensity discharge headlamps with chrome bezels.

Inside, a new instrument panel and cluster features a simple design with chrome halos now highlighting only the tachometer and speedometer. A new driver Information Center monitors and reports up to 34 system functions. An available nine-button steering wheel control allows drivers to personalize several functions and access new infotainment systems.

ESV offers ample cargo-carrying capacity as well as seating for eight. Standard Nuance leather seating surfaces are designed for support and comfort. The standard front bucket seats are equipped with 10-way power cushion adjusters for both driver and passenger. The second row also offers standard reclining buckets, which feature heated cushions. A second row bench seat with heated cushions is optional. To make room for cargo, the second-row buckets can be flipped and folded flat. The third row bench seat can be folded flat or removed.

Safety features include GM'S Passenger Sensing System, which detects if there is a small adult or child seat in the front passenger seat and will automatically turn the front passenger-side airbag off. In addition, the ESV has dual stage air bags that control the rate of deployment based on the seat location relative to the instrument panel. Side-impact door beams and energy-absorbing foam blocks help protect occupants against head injuries.

For added safety, the ESV also features Cadillac's Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, which uses audio and visual cues to convey information on the distance of objects behind the vehicle, assisting the driver in rear parking maneuvers.

The Vortec 6000 produces 345 hp at 5200 rpm and 380 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. It links to the Hydra-Matic 4L60-E HD electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive. The engine features an advanced Electronic Throttle Control system, which precisely tailors throttle progression to improve driveability, fuel economy and emissions. ESV meets ultra low emissions vehicle (ULEV) certification requirements in California and other states with similar laws.

ESV features a standard full-time all-wheel-drive system that continuously transfers power to the wheels in a seamless manner. As part of its Stabilitrak system, the ESV offers computer-controlled Road Sensing Suspension – a fully automatic system that provides body stability, ride comfort, trailering performance, wheel control and overall handling under all load conditions.

Escalade ESV drivers can also enjoy the benefits of OnStar and XM Satellite Radio. OnStar's Directions and Connections service is standard for one year. XM Radio is also standard and features 100 coast-to-coast digital channels, including 71 music channels from every genre and 29 channels of sports, talk children's and entertainment programming. XM also brings to the vehicle, for the first time on radio, a diverse selection of 24-hour news sources previously only available in the home.

Pricing for the all-new Escalade ESV will be announced in the coming months.


GM Will Recall Some Full-Size SUVs

General Motors is voluntarily recalling about 597,000 model year 2000-2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon and Denali sport utility vehicles to help protect customers from pinching their fingers in a seat.

Not included in this recall are Chevrolet Suburbans and Avalanches, Cadillac Escalade EXTs and GMC Yukon XLs.

The vehicles, built between September 1999 and February 2002, have a mechanical head restraint designed to fold when the second-row seats are moved from their upright to stowed position. Fourteen people, including 10 children, have pinched their fingers by inadvertently inserting them through the slot in the upholstery when the headrest was being folded down.

While GM maintains that the head restraints in these vehicles provide all of the occupant protection for which they were designed, they will install plastic shields over each head restraint mechanism to provide additional protection when the headrests are being folded down.

GM will notify drivers of this recall and provide instructions for repair of their vehicles. Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC dealers will perform the repair free of charge


 


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Pool Vehicle Inventory


CARS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Dr

Location

Invoice

Ref #

02 Chrysler 6 Concorde LX Sedan 4 Little Rock, AR $20,878 02020
03 Ford 6 Taurus SE Fleet 4 Madison, WI $17,262 30054
02 Mercury 6 Sable GS Plus Wagon 4 Dallas, TX $19,713 100506

TRUCKS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Location

Invoice

Ref #

02 Chevrolet 8 3500 HD Chassis Cab Grand Island, NE $25,686 Multiple
02 Ford 8 Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4x4 Batesville, MS $29,417 20014
02 Ford 8 F-150 SuperCab 4x2 Salinas, CA $20,816 03144
02
Ford 6 F-150 Regular Cab 4x2 Modesto, CA $16,959 09855
03 Ford 8 F-250 SuperCab 4x2 Bristol, TN $22,737 22854
When a "stock purchase" is desired, you may consider using a vehicle from the ARI "pool"
to save money and time.

Call your ARI representative for details!


 


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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

2003MY final orders due 11/13/02

N/A (2004MY)

January 2003 (2004MY)

Stratus Sedan

2003MY final orders due 11/13/02

N/A (2004MY)

January 2003 (2004MY)

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

7/29/02

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

2003MY final orders due 10/15/02

N/A (2004MY)

December 2002 (2004MY)

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

2002 order banks closed

Open (2003MY)

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

Open

December 2002 (tenative)

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

2002 order banks closed

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

August 2002

Econoline Cutaway Dedicated Nat. Gas

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

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 CNG

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

F150 Bi-fuel CNG
2002 order banks closed Open February 2003 (tentative)
F150 Bi-fuel LPG 2002 order banks closed Open August 2002

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

2003 order banks closed

Open (2004MY)

12/9/02 (2004MY)

* 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.


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

2002 order banks closed

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

2003 order banks closed

TBD (2004MY)

TBD (2004MY)

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

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

Baja

N/A

Open

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

2003 order banks closed

N/A

N/A

RAV4/RAV4 EV

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

4Runner V6

2002 order banks closed

Open

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

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

S80

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

V40

2002 order banks closed

Open

May 2002

V70

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

C70 Coupe

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

C70 Convertible

2002 order banks closed

Open

July 2002

XC90

2002 order banks closed

Open

August 2002

 

 


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