PURCHASING NEWS

2003 Model Year
Plant Start-Up Dates

Issue 222 – November 11, 2002

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DaimlerChrysler Offers New Options on Intrepid and Concorde

DaimlerChrysler is now offering new optional equipment on the 2003 Dodge Intrepid and Chrysler Concorde. The offer went into effect on November 1, 2002.

The new Intrepid options include an AM/FM/CD (option code RBK) and a Remote Keyless/Illuminated Entry Group (option code AJF). Both are now available on the SE with a 22C Package. The radio has an MSRP of $125 and the Remote Keyless Entry Group is $225 MSRP.

The 2003 Concorde LX also offers the (RBK) radio with the 22C Package for $125 MSRP.

Mazda Announces 2003 Mazda6 Pricing

2003 Mazda6

Mazda recently announced that pricing for the all-new 2003 Mazda6 will start at $18,530 MSRP for the 2.3L I4 "i" model, and $21,100 MSRP for the 3.0L V-6 "s" model.

In addition, Mazda announced on November 1, 2002 that the new model will come with a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty. This offer is retroactive to any units purchased prior to November 1, 2002.

The 2003 Mazda6 is a 5-passenger sports sedan that is available in two trim levels: the 6i and 6s. The Mazda6i comes with a standard 2.3L I4 engine that delivers 160 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. The Mazda6s has a 3.0L V-6 that delivers 220 horsepower with 192 lb-ft of torque.

There are four available equipment packages available on the Mazda6i and 3 packages offered on the 6s. Standard safety features include "Triple H" body construction, advanced dual front air bags and whiplash-reducing front seats. Side-impact air bags are optional.

Other standard features include:

  • 16-inch wheels and P205/60R16 all season tires
  • Power windows, door locks and mirrors
  • Remote keyless/illuminated entry
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt & telescope functions
  • Cruise control and steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • AM/FM/CD with 6-speakers (includes RDS radio)
  • 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support (standard on 6s; optional on 6i)
  • Remote automatic 60/40 split fold-down rear seats

Mazda is currently accepting orders for January/February production - March/April delivery. Eligible Fleet accounts will receive a $300 National Fleet Incentive.

FORD ANNOUNCES TWO RECALLS OF 2000-2001 FOCUS CARS
On November 4, 2002 Ford Motor Company announced two voluntary safety recalls that affect approximately 572,795 Focus vehicles from the 2000-2001 model years.

One recall involves a bolt in the front suspension assembly that may be loose and cause noise, vibration or, in a small number of cases, separation of the ball joint. The other recall involves Focus vehicles with Zetec engines in which potential problems with battery cable routing could result in smoke, wire melting or an underhood fire.

Ford will notify customers through the mail to bring their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer for no-cost repairs. For the front suspension issue, technicians will inspect the lower control arm hardware and tighten, or replace, the affected bolt as necessary. The battery cable repair involves inspecting and re-routing of cables and replacement of the cables, if necessary.

In addition, Ford announced it is extending a service program on 2000-2001 Focus vehicles in North America regarding a rear wheel bearing seal concern. This is an extension of an earlier program that covered 21 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces where corrosion can be an issue. Under the extension, North American customers outside of those original areas will be asked to bring their vehicle in to have the seal replaced to prevent corrosion.

Ford has worked to improve the reliability and quality of the Focus. Overall "Things Gone Wrong" as reported by our Focus customers are down more than 35 percent. The number of customer-initiated warranty repairs is down more than 40 percent since the Focus' U.S. launch in the fall of 1999. Specific areas of customer concerns have improved by between 40 and 65 percent.

In addition to the quality improvements, Ford has added a 5-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty coverage for 2003 models. The Powertrain Extended Service Plan includes full roadside assistance coverage and complements the 3-year/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and five-year anti-corrosion warranty currently offered on Ford products.

Chevrolet Increases Impala Production

GM has expanded Impala production by adding a third shift at the Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario. The third shift will give Chevrolet approximately 50,000 units of additional production.

"We have maxed out production during the last 19 months, selling every vehicle we could make," said Jim Campbell, marketing director for the Impala. "That tells us the Impala is connecting with what customers want and need in a mid-sized sedan."

Impala, which was designed for law enforcement from its inception, has a 5-star/5-star NHTSA safety rating – the highest U.S. government rating in front crash testing.

Saab and Volvo Safety Features Reduce Head and Neck Injuries

New research conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has determined that the Saab Active Head Restraint (SAHR) System and the Volvo Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) significantly reduce head and neck injuries in certain rear-end collisions.

Real-life crash statistics show that neck injuries are one of the most common results of rear-end collisions, even at relatively low speeds. The triggering factor in these whiplash injuries is the violent movement of the head in relation to the body during an impact from behind, often leaving victims with long-term pain.

The study, conducted by IIHS using data from rear-impact injury insurance claims submitted from three major insurance companies, discovered that "the key to reducing injury risk in rear-end crashes is to keep the head and torso moving together." The study compared vehicles of different model years that had redesigned seats and head restraints but had not been significantly changed in any other way.

• Saab's Active Head Restraint (SAHR) System
The study determined that Saab's Active Head Restraint System reduces neck injuries among car occupants by 43 percent.

"The IIHS study reaffirms our own research that the SAHR system is effective in reducing whiplash in rear-end collisions," said Stefan Olsen, development engineer in Saab's Collision and Safety Department. "It's more evidence that our real-life safety philosophy is sound. Good laboratory tests are helpful, but what is most important is that our safety systems perform well in real-life crashes."

The SAHR system is entirely mechanical and is based on the lever principle. An upper padded support is connected to a pressure plate in the backrest of the seat. In some rear collisions, the occupant's body will be forced by the crash pulse into the backrest, which moves the pressure plate towards the rear. Subsequently, the head restraint is moved up and forward to "catch" the occupant's head before the whiplash movement can start. The precise activation of the system is determined by the force with which the occupant's back is forced against the backrest, the magnitude of the collision forces and the occupant's weight.

A benefit of the mechanical SAHR system is that in most crashes it needs no repairs to restore it to operational condition after it has been activated. After the head restraint has constrained the movement of the head, it reverts to its initial position and is immediately ready to operate again. As whiplash injuries usually occur in low-speed collisions in which the vehicle may sustain only limited damage, the active head restraint does not increase the cost of repairs needed after a collision.

Saab's new 2003 9-3 Sport Sedan features a "second generation" SAHR for even faster activation in rear impacts at lower speeds.
Saab's Active Head Restraint (SAHR) System
 

• Volvo's Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
IIHS stated that Volvo's Whiplash Protection System design reduced head and neck injuries by limiting forward acceleration of the torso in relation to the head in a rear-end collision. Comparing Volvo S70 sedans without the Whiplash Protection System to those equipped with WHIPS resulted in a 49 percent reduction in neck injury claim rates, the study found.

The WHIPS seat provides improved spinal support by virtue of its modified backrest characteristics and close proximity of the head restraint's position to the occupant's head. WHIPS utilizes a specially designed hinge mount that attaches the back rest to the seat bottom, which has a pre-determined rate of rearward movement in the event of certain types of rear impacts. The seatback also has a series of springs that allows the cushion to move slightly rearward upon impact, thereby cradling the body within the seat. This, combined with high-mounted head restraints, helps to limit the "whipping" motion of the head that often occurs during a rear-end impact. Internal testing by Volvo found that the occupant's neck acceleration was reduced by approximately 50 percent and forward rebound is reduced by the function of the recliner mechanism.

Volvo introduced WHIPS on the S80 luxury sedan in 1999 and now offers the safety system as standard equipment on all of its vehicles.

In the IIHS study, the reduction in neck injuries was greater for women than men.

 

FORD LOOKS TO THE FUTURE IN PROJECT GO MOBILITY EXPEDITION

2003 Project Go Mobility Eddie Bauer Expedition

At this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Ford will display a customized Eddie Bauer Expedition that demonstrates that mobility enhancements have arrived for people with disabilities. Ford's Mobility Motoring Program and Intelligent Transportation Systems Team worked with Ride-Rite® Division, a part of BFS Diversified, and Bruno® Independent Living Aids, Inc. to create the state-of the-art Project Go Mobility Expedition.

The Project Go Mobility Expedition provides a glimpse of future technologies that could help all drivers to increase security on the road. The all-new 2004 Mercury Monterey minivan, for example, will feature elements of next-generation technologies, including front and rear object sensing.

The Project Go Expedition exterior features include:

  • A next-generation positional backup camera aid that provides enhanced visibility while in reverse.
  • Ride-Rite® IntelliRide air springs with three levels to optimize vehicle height for different conditions.
  • Rostra Front Obstacle Sensing System (ROSS) employs a microwave-based technology with both audio and visual indicators when the vehicle is approaching an object.
  • SmarTTire™ Wireless Pressure Monitoring System gives the driver tire pressure and temperature information for each wheel and tire assembly.
  • Automotive Safety Auto Parts, LLC, Safety Hot Blades wiper blades are thermostatically controlled and automatically heat when the thermometer slides below 35 degrees F.
  • An integrated power rear liftgate can be voice, key fob or manually activated.

Interior Features

  • Bluetooth™ technology allows drivers hands-free access to their Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), cell phone and other devices.
  • Personal Information Management (PIM) service connects to the consumer's PDA and makes the information it contains available to other systems in the vehicle.
  • A hands-free voice system provides control of the entertainment system, heating and cooling and next-generation telematics.
  • Redesigned center console allows the driver easy transfer from the passenger seat to the driver's seat.
  • Wheelchair docking center located between the rear seats provides safe storage of a wheelchair. A Polytech net secures the wheelchair in place during transport.

Mobility Equipment

  • Industry-first Bruno Turning Automotive Seating™ (TMS) with a hand controlled pivoting and articulating passenger seat base that matches the interior. The TMS can be installed in other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury full size SUVs, pickups and full-size vans.
  • Bruno Curb-Sider® Super XL rear tailgate lift that allows customers to raise, lower and rotate a fully assembled mobility device from the curb side or from directly behind the SUV.
  • Wells-Engberg CT-100 Rotary Hand Operated Driving Controls that provide more convenient driving opportunities for the disabled driver.

Since its creation in 1992, the Ford Mobility Motoring Program has assisted more than 85,000 individuals and organizations with more than $72 million in reimbursement funds. Ford Mobility Motoring provides up to $1,000 toward the cost of adaptive equipment or up to $200 on alerting devices, lumbar support or running boards when installed on new Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicles.

For more information about Mobility Motoring please visit www.mobilitymotoringprogram.com.

GM's New Air Bag Passenger Sensing System Helps Protect Smaller Front-Seat Passengers

General Motors' new passenger sensing system is designed to help protect children from potential injuries or fatalities in the event they are seated in front of an inflating frontal air bag.

The passenger sensing system, standard in about 1.6 million 2003 GM full-size pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles, is designed to turn off the passenger frontal air bag if it detects a rear-facing child seat, forward-facing child seat, booster seat child restraint or child in the front passenger seating position. It also is designed to turn off the air bag if no occupant is detected.

"The men and women who developed and implemented this system, many of whom are parents themselves, performed more than 3,000 tests and drew on nearly a decade of experience evaluating and developing passenger presence systems to ensure that the system would be reliable," said Bill Kemp, GM executive director of safety strategy.

"However, even in vehicles equipped with the passenger sensing system, we urge all families to transport their children properly restrained in the rear seating position. In addition, we recommend that children 12 and under who outgrow child restraints ride in the back seat, properly restrained."

GM's passenger sensing system detects the level of pressure on the front passenger seat and the tension on the seat belt - two ways that help determine what kind of occupant may be present in the seat. Unlike air bag on/off switches that are manually activated, the new passenger sensing system is automatic, and a light on the rear-view mirror indicates the system status at all times.

In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the right frontal air bag is designed not to deploy if the system detects pressure at or below what a six-year-old child in a booster seat produces, even when belted with up to 30 pounds of tension. (Child restraints produce more tension on a seat belt.)

The right frontal air bag is designed to deploy in a crash of sufficient severity if a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger's seat.

However, despite this new technology, GM stresses that the back seat is still the safest place for transporting children.

To learn more about how child restraints work and how to properly use them, please visit www.gmability.com and www.ourpreciouscargo.com.

Nissan Announces All-New 2003 Murano Pricing

2003 Nissan Murano
2003 Nissan Murano interior

Nissan North America, Inc. has announced pricing on its 2003 Nissan Murano crossover SUV, which goes on sale this December at Nissan dealerships nationwide. The Murano, equipped with a standard 245-horsepower, 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, features a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $28,199 for the SL with available 2WD.

The Murano is offered in four models, the SE and the SL, each with a choice of all-wheel drive or 2-wheel drive. The SL AWD starts at an MSRP of $29,799. Several optional packages are offered on the Murano, including a Premium Package and SL Leather Package (available on SL models), SE Popular Package (available on SE models), Cold Package and Dynamic Control Package (available on both SL and SE models). The Murano also offers three additional options: a sunroof, navigation system and chrome wheels.

Murano is a crossover SUV and comes with the first North American standard application of Nissan's Xtronic CVT™(Continuously Variable Transmission). Also standard is a 4-wheel independent suspension, which includes an advanced multi-link rear suspension and cradle-type front subframe.

The Murano's design is made possible, in part, by use of Nissan's new FF-L (front engine, front-drive) platform, a version of which is used for the Altima. The platform pushes the wheels out to the corners, allowing a long wheelbase and wide stance within a manageable overall length.

Murano features a luxury interior designed to provide "first class seating" for two couples, with ample, flexible luggage space. The seats are specially designed to provide roominess and comfort. The split fold-down rear seat includes a reclining feature and a remote flip-down function, so the seats can be released from the rear cargo area.

The 2003 Murano is an all-new model; therefore Nissan is not offering a National Fleet Incentive at this time. In addition, there will be no initial Fleet allocation (this restriction may apply during the entire model year). For customers interested in purchasing a Murano it will be necessary for the ARI Stock Purchasing Specialists to locate one out of dealer inventory.

 


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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 SEL Wagon 4 Cape Girardeau, MO $22,544 55767
03 Ford 8 Crown Vic LX Sedan 4 Pittsburg, CA $25,896 23004

TRUCKS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Location

Invoice

Ref #

02 Chevrolet 8 3500 HD Chassis Cab Grand Island, NE $25,686 Multiple
03
 Ford 8 F-250 Chassis Cab 4x2 Norwalk, CA $19,182 Multiple
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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

      

2004 Grand Cherokee

2003 order banks closed

Open (2004MY)

1/1/03 (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

2003 final orders due 11/15/02

Open

2/3/03 (2004MY)
 

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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