PURCHASING NEWS

Issue 223– November 25, 2002

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DaimlerChrysler Increases Base Prices

DaimlerChrysler has announced base price increases for 2003 Jeep, Dodge truck and Chrysler Minivan model lines. The revised pricing went into effect on November 15, 2002.

Option prices and destination charges remain unchanged.

Price protection applies to bona fide sold orders received by DaimlerChrysler prior to November 15, 2002.

November 15th price increases do not affect Dodge or Chrysler cars (including PT Cruiser).

  • The increase for all Minivans is $215 MSRP (eL and eX models remain unchanged).
  • Jeep price-increases range from $100 - $175 MSRP.
  • All other Dodge trucks including: Dakota, Ram Pickup, Ram Van and Durango received base price-increases ranging from $55 - $215 MSRP

GM To Revamp Entire Mid-Size Lineup Over Next Three Years

General Motors plans to revamp its entire mid-size car portfolio over the next three years, focusing on fewer nameplates. The automaker is stepping up its efforts in this core segment, the largest in the industry, with a lineup of vehicles that will cater to more diverse customer groups.

New bodystyles, powertrains and performance packages created for each nameplate are being developed to increase volume and provide a greater range of options and pricing for the customer.

GM plans to debut at least 10 new or restyled mid-size vehicles by 2006. First will be the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac Grand Prix, two nameplates with a long history in GM's mid-size lineup.

2004 Chevy Malibu

The all-new 2004 Chevrolet Malibu builds on the GM Epsilon global vehicle architecture, which first debuted on the Opel Vectra and Saab 9-3 in Europe. Epsilon will also be the flexible foundation for the next generation Pontiac Grand Am and a future successor to the Saturn L-series.

Debuting in the fall of 2003, the new Malibu has a stiffer body structure that significantly improves handling and interior acoustics. Clean lines outline a car that's slightly smaller and more aerodynamic outside yet more spacious inside. The 2004 Malibu will be the first passenger car in the Chevrolet lineup to bear the division's next-generation family look with features such as jeweled lighting, a chrome front bar and a gold Chevy bowtie. Also in the 2004 model year, the Malibu name will expand with the Maxx, a new bodystyle that takes shape as a five-door extended sedan.

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTE

The new Pontiac Grand Prix has a muscular appearance devoid of cladding or other add-ons, with clean sides and a wedge-shaped profile. The next-generation WideTrack Handling System harmonizes suspension, steering and chassis components for improved vehicle control and a precise, on-center feel.

The new Grand Prix will be built on GM's premium architecture for larger mid-size cars, which also includes the Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, and the Buick Century and Regal.

In addition, GM's upcoming mid-size lineup will make extensive use of GM's array of global powertrains that provide excellent efficiency, power and proper balance of features.


Subaru Recalls Certain Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

Campaign Affects Legacy, Outback, Baja, Forester and Impreza Models

Subaru of America, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall for a possible defect in the automatic transmission parking rod which engages the parking pawl into the parking gear. This recall involves 163,243 automatic transmission assemblies that were installed in very late production 2001 Legacy vehicles, all 2002 Legacy, Outback, Forester and Impreza vehicles and some early production 2003 Legacy, Outback, Baja, Forester and Impreza vehicles.

When the transmission lever of affected vehicles is placed in the "Park" position, the mechanism that is intended to hold the vehicle in "Park" may not fully engage, and the vehicle could move without prior warning. Properly applying the parking brake will prevent vehicle movement even if this condition exists.

The campaign was launched as a result of out-of-specification parts found during quality assurance testing. There have been no reported injuries as a result of this condition.

Repair parts should be available in January 2003. Subaru will soon mail a letter to all registered owners and/or drivers of the affected vehicles, advising them to always use their parking brake as directed in the owner's manual. A second letter will be sent to owners when the repair parts are available early next year. Repairs will be made at an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to owners.


Mazda Announces 2003 Product Enhancements

Mazda has announced several 2003 Model Year product enhancements including an extension to the standard warranty. The Mazda Driver's Assurance Plan has been extended to 48 months/50,000 miles on all 2003 models, providing an additional 12 months of coverage. The Drivers Assurance Plan includes the 48 month/50,000 mile "Bumper to Bumper" Limited Warranty, 24-hour Emergency Roadside Assistance and the Mazda Service Transportation Solution.

2003 Mazda Protégé5
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2003 Mazda MPV
 
Protégé5
Protégé5 mid-cycle refreshment includes a 100-watt subwoofer to increase the "fun factor" along with an additional storage tray under the cargo floor. The Protégé5 roof rack will no longer be a standard item; this fulfills the requests of customers that prefer Protégé5's styling without the roof rack.
 

MPV
The MPV offers a new All-Sport option package available beginning with January 2003 production. The package includes 17" alloy wheels, GFX, fog lamps, rear spoiler, leather steering wheel, 9-speaker 180-watt audio system with subwoofer, CD changer and auto-dimming ISRV mirror with compass and outside temperature display.

 

2003 Mazda Tribute
 
2003 Mazda Truck
 
Tribute
The Tribute lineup remains unchanged with a DX, LX and ES model. A cargo cover is standard on the ES and optional on the LX.
  Mazda Truck
Mazda Truck receives a new model as part of the mid-cycle refreshment. This new model is a Base Cab Plus 2-Door B4000 4x4 with an MSRP under $20,000. It is equipped with a 4.0L engine, air conditioning, alloy wheels, cloth seats and floor mats.

As a result of the mid-cycle refreshments, the base prices have increased on most 2003 Mazda models. The weighted average MSRP increase is approximately $67.

 


Luxury Tax Expires on January 1, 2003

The federal luxury tax, normally imposed on high-end vehicles, is scheduled to expire on January 1, 2003.  Barring any last-minute changes in the law, any vehicle purchased on or after January 1, 2003 will no longer be subject to the luxury tax. 

The federal government imposes a 3% luxury tax on passenger vehicles (generally vehicles with a GVW of less than 6,000 lbs). In its final year, the luxury tax is 3 percent of the amount of the sales price over $40,000.

 It is important to note that for stock purchases the date that ARI purchases the vehicle from the dealer is the date that determines if the vehicle is taxable.  For factory orders, the date that the client takes delivery of the vehicle is the date that determines taxability.  The vehicle's Model Year does not determine its taxability. For example, a 2003MY vehicle that is purchased in December 2002 is taxable, and a 2002MY vehicle that is purchased in January 2003 is not taxable.


Buick Adds Rainier SUV to Product Line

2004 Buick Rainier
2004 Buick Rainier interior

Buick Motor Division will introduce a midsize sport utility vehicle named Rainier for the 2004 model year, further expanding its truck portfolio. Rainier, a five-passenger, full-frame SUV based on GM's award-winning midsize SUV architecture, will be available in September 2003.

Rainier's exterior is contemporary with bold lines set off by the clear, jewel-like headlamps; standard fog lamps; sculpted wheel flares and shoulders; and two-tone front and rear fascias. The front and rear fascias are body color over gray, with the gray carried through the rocker panel appliqués.

The interior is spacious in terms of head, shoulder and hip room and can seat up to five adults comfortably. With the split 60/40 rear seats in the down position, the rear compartment has more than 80 cubic feet of storage space.

The interior features a driver command center with readily accessible controls, refined instrument cluster, dark walnut woodgrain accents, and a user-friendly Driver Information Center.

Front bucket seats and rear seating areas are trimmed in perforated leather. Front seats are available with both memory and heat functions. The heated seats have separate controls for the seat back and seat bottom.

Other interior features include:

  • Standard dual-zone automatic heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system and rear seat fan controls
  • Rear seat audio controls
  • Standard OnStar®
  • Available comprehensive personalization and memory features including auto power door locks, remote keyless entry, outside rearview mirrors, power driver seat positions, dual-zone climate control and select stereo settings
  • Standard Driver Information Center provides vital vehicle functions and trip computer operation at the touch of a button. The center can be personalized for two primary drivers of the vehicle.
  • Standard steering-wheel mounted controls for stereo system, heating/AC and trip information

The 2004 Buick Rainier will be powered by the award-winning Vortec 4200 inline six-cylinder engine. Rainier will also offer a Vortec 5300 V8 SFI engine at a later date. The 275-horsepower Vortec inline six-cylinder engine, with the 4.10 axle and four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission give Rainier a maximum towing capacity of 6,300 lbs. for two-wheel-drive models and 6,200 lbs. for all-wheel-drive models. The available Vortec 5300 V8 delivers 285 horsepower at 5200 RPM and 325 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4000 RPM. Both 3.42 and 3.73 axle ratios are available.

The sedan-like ride and handling characteristics of the 2004 Rainier are made possible by a number of advances in the chassis and frame:

  • Rainier's body provides optimal isolation from road vibrations and noise.
  • The refined suspension system makes the ride smooth on practically any road surface with any cargo load. The standard system consists of an independent front suspension, five-link, solid-axle rear suspension and standard electronically controlled rear air springs.
  • Steering is precise and responsive from the hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion system.
  • Four-wheel vented disc brakes provide improved performance, wear resistance and noise reduction. Four-wheel anti-lock braking (ABS) is standard.
  • Traction control is standard on two-wheel drive models.
  • The longer wheelbase, wider track, Bilstein shocks, 17-inch wheels and premium Michelin tires are other important contributors to the stability and road command characteristics.

2005 FORD F-150 TO BE BUILT AT NEW DEARBORN TRUCK PLANT

Ford Motor Company recently announced that beginning in 2004, the Ford F-150 pickup truck will be built at the new Dearborn Truck Plant now under construction at the Ford Rouge Center in Dearborn, Mich.

"Just as the Ford F-150 clearly established its sales leadership, our new assembly plant firmly establishes Ford's manufacturing leadership and vision," said Anne Stevens, vice president, North America Vehicle Operations. "As the new flagship of Ford's lean and flexible assembly plants, it will have the capability of interchanging three vehicle architectures and producing up to nine different models, if needed."

The new assembly plant construction is the centerpiece of one of the nation's largest industrial redevelopment projects. For more than 85 years, the Ford Rouge Center represented a key element of Henry Ford's vision of vertical integration – a self-contained manufacturing complex, where most vehicle components were made from raw materials and assembled into a finished product.

Ford F-150 also will continue to be built at Norfolk Assembly and Kansas City Assembly Plants.

Construction of the new plant is scheduled to be completed by late 2003, with assembly operations beginning in 2004.


Sharing the Road with Large Trucks - Tips From GM

Big trucks could mean big danger. More than 5,000 people died and another 131,000 were injured in 2001 after being involved in collisions with large trucks, which are defined as having a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more. Collisions with these trucks accounted for approximately 12 percent of all traffic fatalities and a total of 429,000 crashes, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

It's no wonder that the thought of driving close to a large truck is distressing for many drivers. The best way to reduce your chances of an accident is to drive smart and cautiously. GM offers the following tips:

  • Don't cut them off. Fully loaded trucks can weigh up to 27 times more than the average automobile. That means a much longer stopping distance - up to twice the time and room compared to a car. Forcing them to stop quickly may cause a serious accident.
  • Beware of blind spots. Often called "no-zones," they're around the front, back and sides of trucks. Move out of these areas because truck drivers may lose sight of you. A good rule of thumb - if you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror, they can't see you.
  • Leave a "cushion." When following a truck, stay about 20-25 car lengths behind. This will better allow you to see the road ahead. This also leaves more room for braking. A safe driving distance in front of a truck is at least four car lengths. Make sure you can see the truck's headlights in your inside rear-view mirror.
  • Pass quickly and on the left. Avoid passing on the right, where the truck driver's blind spot encompasses the entire trailer and expands to multiple lanes. Proceed in the left lane. Do so quickly, moving through the blind spot and avoiding being "trapped" next to the truck. Merge to the right once you see the front of the truck in your inside rear-view mirror.
  • Watch for wide turns. Don't get stuck between the truck and the curb - which may result in a serious accident. In order to safely make a right turn, the truck driver is likely to swing wide left first. This is especially true in the city. With left turns, trucks need plenty of room to clear your vehicle. Help them out by stopping before the white line.
  • Signals are key. Pay close attention to a truck's signals - allowing adequate room for it to maneuver. And make sure to use your signals. Truck drivers need to know your intended actions.

GM also recommends visiting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's website, www.nozone.org, to find out about their Share the Road Safely Campaign. The objective of this program is to reduce truck-related fatalities by 50 percent by 2010.


 


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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

TRUCKS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Location

Invoice

Ref #

02 Chevrolet 8 3500 HD Chassis Cab Grand Island, NE $25,686 Multiple
03 Ford 6 Ranger 4x4 Super Cab Smyrna, GA $18,421 21285
03
Ford 8 F-250 Chassis Cab 4x2 Norwalk, CA $19,182 Multiple
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

2004 Sebring Sedan, Convertible

2003 order banks closed

N/A (2004MY)

1/21/03 (2004MY)

2004 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 (2003 final order due date pending)

Open

Early February (2004MY)

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 Wagon 2003 final orders due 3/3/02 (3-Door only) Open 6/24/02

Windstar Cargo Van (A54)

2003 final orders due 3/3/02

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

2004 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

 

2004 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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