PURCHASING NEWS

Issue 301 – January 13, 2003

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DaimlerChrysler Announces "Spring Break" Order Bonus Program

DaimlerChrysler is offering a "Spring Break" Fleet bonus for early orders of the 2004 Grand Cherokee, Sebring Sedan, Stratus Sedan, Intrepid and Concorde. In addition, the special bonus is being offered on select 2003 models, including Durango, PT Cruiser and most Minivan models.

Orders received from January 1, 2003 through April 18, 2003 will be automatically coded for this program and a credit will appear on the factory invoice. Orders must be built or have a PSP date (Preferred Shipping Period) prior to June 30, 2003. Orders received prior to January 1, 2003 with a PSP date equal to or greater than February 1, 2003 will automatically meet eligibility requirements.

The Spring Break Order Bonus is compatible with Fleet Purchase Allowances and the Fleet Volume Incentive Program. Vehicles purchased out of dealer's stock are not eligible.

Eligible Vehicles:
2004 Intrepid/Concorde $1,000
2004          Stratus/Sebring Sedans         $1,000
2004 Grand Cherokee $1,000
2003 Durango $1,000
2003 PT Cruiser $1,000
2003     Minivans (includes Cargo Vans, excludes eL and eX models) $1,000

Ford and GM Publish Tentative 2003 Buildout and 2004 Startup Dates

Ford Motor Company and General Motors have released tentative schedules of buildout dates for 2003 and Start Up dates for 2004. In the future, updates will be provided in the "2004 Startup Dates" section of the Purchasing News at www.arifleet.com.

2003 MY Final Order Due Dates are not available at this time.

Ford Tentative 2003/2004 Buildout and Startup Dates

Vehicle Line

2003 Buildout Date*

2004 Startup Date*

Cars

Crown Vic

7/25/03

7/28/03

Crown Vic Police (DSO, RPO, Non-CNG)

TBD

TBD

Focus (4-DR/Wagon)

10/3/03

10/6/03

Focus (3-DR/5-DR)

10/17/03

10/17/03

Grand Marquis

7/25/03

7/28/03

LS

6/27/03

7/14/03

Mustang

8/1/03

8/4/03

Sable **

8/1/03

8/4/03

Taurus **

8/1/03

8/4/03

Thunderbird

6/27/03

7/14/03

Town Car

6/27/03

7/14/03

ZX2

8/29/03

TBD

Trucks

Aviator

8/15/03

8/18/03

Blackwood

8/29/03

N/A

Econoline

9/12/03

9/15/03

Escape

5/2/03

5/5/03

Excursion

6/27/03

7/14/03

Expedition

8/1/03

8/4/03

Explorer **

8/1/03

8/4/03

Explorer Sport/Sport Trac

8/1/03

8/4/03

F-Series LD (incl. SuperCrew) **

5/16/03

6/9/03

F-Series SD **

6/27/03

7/14/03

F-Series SD Strip Chassis

TBD

TBD

Mountaineer **

8/1/03

8/4/03

Navigator

8/1/03

8/4/03

Ranger **

8/1/03

8/4/03

Windstar

7/25/03

7/28/03

 

GM Tentative 2003/2004 Buildout and Startup Dates

Vehicle Line

2003 Buildout date*

2004 Startup Date*

Buick Cars

Century

6/18/03

6/19/03

LeSabre **

6/4/03

6/4/03

Park Avenue

6/4/03

6/4/03

Regal

6/18/03

6/19/03

Cadillac Cars

CTS

6/6/03

6/9/03

Deville

6/20/03

6/20/03

Seville

6/20/03

6/20/03

XLR

N/A

5/5/03

Chevrolet Cars

Cavalier **

6/6/03

6/9/03

Corvette

6/23/03

6/23/03

Impala

6/18/03

6/19/03

Malibu **

6/2/03

6/2/03

Monte Carlo

6/18/03

6/19/03

Oldsmobile Cars

 

Alero

6/2/03

6/2/03

Pontiac Cars

Bonneville **

6/4/03

6/4/03

Grand Am

6/2/03

6/2/03

Grand Prix **/***

2/7/03

2/3/03

Sunfire **

6/6/03

6/9/03

Vibe

5/5/03

5/5/03

Saturn Cars

ION

6/7/03

6/9/03

L-Series

6/6/03

6/9/03

Buick Trucks

Ranier

N/A

7/14/03

Rendezvous

5/31/03

6/2/03

Cadillac Trucks

Escalade

6/20/03

6/23/03

Escalade EXT

8/1/03

8/4/03

SRX

N/A

6/16/03

Chevrolet/GMC Trucks

Astro/Safari

6/27/03

7/21/03

Avalanche

8/1/03

8/4/03

Blazer

6/13/03

6/16/03

Colorado/Canyon

N/A

10/8/03

C-Series/T-Series

6/27/03

7/14/03

Envoy

6/13/03

6/16/03

Envoy XL **

6/27/03

7/14/03

Envoy XUV

N/A

7/21/03

Express/Savana

6/20/03

6/20/03

S-10/Sonoma **/****

6/13/03

6/16/03

Silverado/Sierra **

6/20/03

6/23/03

SSR

N/A

10/31/03

Suburban/Yukon XL **

6/20/03

6/23/03

Tahoe/Yukon **

6/20/03

6/20/03

Tracker

7/4/03

7/21/03

Trailblazer

6/13/03

6/16/03

Trailblazer EXT **

6/27/03

7/14/03

Venture

6/13/03

6/16/03

Hummer Trucks

H2

8/18/03

8/18/03

Oldsmobile Trucks

Bravada

6/13/03

6/16/03

Silhouette

6/13/03

6/16/03

Pontiac Trucks

Aztek

5/31/03

6/2/03

Montana

6/13/03

6/16/03

Saturn Trucks

VUE

8/23/03

8/25/03

* Some model lines may have varying buildout/startup dates depending on which assembly plant the vehicle is produced at. The dates shown above represent the earliest tentative buildout/startup date for each model.

** Models with varying buildout/startup dates.

*** The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is not expected to be available for Fleet production until May or June of 2003.

**** The Chevy S-10 and GMC Sonoma are being replaced by the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. For the 2004MY, S-10 and Sonoma will be available in a 4WD Crew Cab configuration only


Nissan Debuts New and Redesigned 2004 Models at Auto Show

Nissan unveiled the all-new 2004 Titan, the company's first-ever full-size truck, at a press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Also making their debut at the auto show are Nissan's redesigned 2004 Maxima and Quest.

2004 Nissan Titan

2004 Nissan Titan
Scheduled to go on sale nationwide in late 2003, the 2004 Titan will be a brand new addition to the full-size pickup market. Titan's design features include the King Cab's Wide-Open rear doors that open nearly 180 degrees for optimal interior access, a factory-installed spray-in bedliner, a lockable water-resistant bedside storage compartment and Nissan's Utili-track™ bed channel tie-down system that provides improved cargo hauling flexibility.

The Titan is built on an all-new truck platform, featuring a newly designed Nissan Endurance 5.6-liter DOHC V8 with over 300 horsepower and more than 375 lb-ft of torque, standard 5-speed automatic transmission and a towing capacity of up to 9,400 pounds. The Nissan Titan will be available in both King Cab and Crew Cab models, with a choice of 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive.

The Titan will be assembled at Nissan's new $1.43 billion manufacturing facility in Canton, MS.

2004 Nissan Maxima

2004 Nissan Maxima
The sixth generation Maxima enters the 2004 model year with a new look and many new or improved features. The DOHC 24-valve V6 has been refined to produce 265 horsepower and 255 lb-ft torque. An all-new multi-link independent rear suspension provides improved handling and increased ride comfort.

New styling features include a Skyview™ roof, with glass panels running lengthwise above the front and rear seats, and an Elite Package, which features a fixed, full rear center console.

The 2004 Maxima is available in two models: the sporty 3.5 SE and the up-level 3.5 SL. A number of options and packages are available including a Premium Audio Package, Sensory Package, Driver Preferred Package, Maxima Journey Package and the Elite Package with 2-passenger rear seating.

For the first time, Maxima will be assembled in the United States, at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Smyrna, TN. It is scheduled to go on sale in March 2003; however, fleet allocation will be limited at introduction.

2004 Nissan Quest

2004 Nissan Quest
Nissan is bringing back a completely redesigned version of the Quest minivan, which is scheduled to go on sale in summer 2003 as a 2004 model. It will be the first of four new vehicles to be produced at Nissan's new assembly plant in Canton, MS.

The new Quest is larger than the previous two generations and will be built on Nissan's FF-L platform, which is also used on the Altima, Murano and Maxima. With a longer wheelbase, it allows for 2nd and 3rd row flat folding seats.

The Quest also offers 4-wheel independent suspension and powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 235 horsepower and 246 lb-ft of torque.

Like the Maxima, the new Quest also features the Skyview™ roof, a series of four panoramic glass roof panels for the 2nd and 3rd rows that (along with the front sunroof) help enhance the use of natural light throughout the rear of the vehicle.

Standard safety equipment includes a Zone Body Structure with front and rear crushable zones and occupant zone, the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (which utilizes crash zone sensor and advanced occupant sensing capability to control front air bag deployment force) and front seat supplemental side-impact air bags. Also standard are Head Curtain Air Bags to help protect 1st, 2nd and 3rd row outboard occupants from side-impact collisions and 3-point seat belts and height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions.

The 2004 Nissan Quest will be offered in three well-equipped models – Quest 3.5 S, 3.5 SL and 3.5 SE.


Chrysler Group Models Restyled for 2004

For the 2003 Model Year, the Grand Cherokee, Sebring/Stratus Sedan and Sebring Convertible all had a short run to make way for their restyled renderings in the 2004 MY.

Production of the 2004 Grand Cherokee began the first week of January. Startup for the Sebring/Stratus Sedan and Sebring Convertible is scheduled for January 21, 2003.

Grand Cherokee
The Grand Cherokee enters 2004 with a new appearance and an expanded model line that includes the Laredo, Special Edition, Limited and Overland. All models feature a restyled front fascia, grille and fog lamps. Two new exterior colors are available: Midnight Blue and Lava Red.

Also new for the 2004 Grand Cherokee is an optional Navigation Radio that combines a 4.9-inch full-color display, AM/FM stereo, CD player and a navigation system that uses DVD technology.

Sebring & Stratus Sedan
For 2004 the Sebring Sedan features a restyled fascia and grille as well as three new interior colors: Dark Slate Gray, Taupe and Deep Jade. New 16-inch painted aluminum wheels are standard on LX and LXi models, and chrome clad aluminum wheels are optional on the LXi.

The 2004 Stratus Sedan also features a restyled front-end. New interior colors include Dark Slate Gray, Taupe and Sandstone.

All 2004 Sebring and Stratus Sedans come standard with new door trim panels and seat fabrics. Both also offer front disc/rear drum brakes on vehicles ordered with the 2.7-liter engine without antilock brakes. All vehicles with antilock brakes will have four-wheel disc brakes as standard equipment. Traction control is now optional with antilock brakes.

Sebring Convertible
The 2004 Sebring Convertible has a new look with a freshened front fascia, grille and wheels. Like the Sebring Sedan, the Convertible will come with new 16-inch painted aluminum wheels on LX and LXi models and available chrome clad aluminum wheels on the LXi.

Steering wheel radio controls are available along with two new interior color combinations: Deep Slate Gray with Sandstone and Deep Jade with Light Taupe. The Limited model now includes suede accents on leather seats.

The Convertible also offers front disc/rear drum brakes on vehicles ordered with the 2.7-liter engine without antilock brakes. Vehicles equipped with antilock brakes will have four-wheel disc brakes as standard equipment. Traction control is now optional with antilock brakes.


Subaru Introduces Baja Sport Model

2003 Subaru Baja

Subaru of America, Inc. announced that it has added a Sport model to the Baja lineup where it will join the original All-Wheel-Drive model. The Sport version of the Baja crossover vehicle, Subaru's newest model, is expected to arrive at dealerships across the country in February.

The Baja Sport is equipped with more than 60 standard features including:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Power moonroof
  • Power windows, mirrors and door locks
  • An 80-watt, 4-speaker AM/FM stereo with CD
  • Tilt steering wheel and Cruise control
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Digital outside temperature gauge

Both Baja models feature the Subaru-designed Switchback – system that provides the ability to reconfigure the rear seating area, as well as the cargo bed, to meet a variety of transporting needs. The rear seatbacks fold down to add interior storage, and the Switchback panel between the cargo bed and interior section can be lowered to extend the cargo area length.

The 41.5-inch pickup bed can be lengthened to 60.5 inches by lowering the tailgate and attaching an optional accessory bed extender. Lowering the rear seat and Switchback cargo bed door can then provide a maximum load floor length of about 75 inches.

Subaru equipped the bed with an easy-to-clean, durable bedliner as well as other features such as bed sports bars, a dual-illumination bed light and four tie-down hooks. Both models also come standard with roof rails, cross bars and towing capacity of 2,400 pounds.

Baja AWD and Sport models are configured as 4-passenger vehicles. The Sport interior shares the same design features as the original model, including instrument gauges with silver trim rings and silver metallic-finished trim on the left dash switch bezel, the audio bezel, shifter trim plate and door switch plates.

A 2.5-liter horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower is standard on both models. EPA fuel efficiency ratings are 20 mpg city/25 mpg highway with the 5-speed manual and 21/26 mpg with the 4-speed automatic.

Both the Baja Sport and AWD models were inspired by the Subaru ST-X concept vehicle and are based on the Legacy and Outback platform. The Sport version, however, will be priced lower than the AWD version. Subaru will announce pricing at a later date.


All-New Toyota Sienna Makes its Debut

2004 Toyota Sienna

An all-new second-generation Toyota Sienna was recently unveiled at the North American Auto Show in Detroit. The model is set to be built on a new assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Princeton, Indiana.

The 2004 Sienna rides on an all-new chassis with a wheelbase that is over five inches longer than its predecessor. Both its front and rear tracks are nearly four inches wider, yet the turning radius is reduced by more than three feet. Its interior volume has increased by more than 44 cubic feet.

The new Sienna offers two different second-row seating options that can be adjusted, tumbled or removed. In its seven passenger configuration, it features second-row captains chairs with a passenger-side chair that can be moved side-to-side, offering either a bench or bucket arrangement. In its eight passenger configuration, Sienna features a second-row, three-way split/folding bench with a front and center middle seat that can be moved almost 13 inches closer to the front seat, making child seats more accessible. Standard on all models is a 60/40 split & stow 3rd row bench seat that folds flat into the floor.

An all-new 230-horsepower engine and 5-speed automatic transmission is offered and it is capable of launching Sienna from 0-60 in 8.4 seconds, according to internal testing at Toyota. The powertrain will be certified as a Level II Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV-II) and will deliver up to 25 miles per gallon.

Four-wheel antilock brakes are standard and Vehicle Stability Control with Traction Control will be offered as optional equipment.

The new Sienna will be available in four trim levels: CE, LE, XLE and the up-level XLE Limited – all come in a standard 2WD configuration. The LE, XLE and XLE Limited will also be offered in AWD.


Global Engine Alliance Plans Production Facility in the U.S.

Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche recently announced plans for Chrysler Group, Hyundai Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to jointly operate the North American production facility that will produce a co-developed World Engine.

In a speech a the Los Angeles Auto Show, Zetsche said that the automakers have signed an agreement that will allow the North American plant to be co-managed by all three automakers with Chrysler Group taking the lead. Zetsche said that the partner companies will each be responsible for a specific area of development and implementation, including plant layout, production processes and workforce strategy.

The World Engine, which was first announced in May 2002 as the "Global Engine Alliance", will be manufactured in facilities located in Korea, Japan and the United States. Prior to Zetsche's announcement, which affects only the U.S. facility, it was expected that all production facilities would be individually managed.

A decision on the U.S. facility's location and its ground breaking is expected some time this quarter. Actual production at the North American facility will begin in 2005.

The new engines produced will power future generations of fuel-efficient Chrysler Group, Hyundai and Mistubishi small and mid-size vehicles. According to Zetsche, many of the vehicles will be in compliance with California's more stringent emissions standards.


 


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Pool Vehicle Inventory


CARS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Dr

Location

Invoice

Ref #

02 Buick 6 LeSabre Custom 4 Phoenix, AR $22,683 03441
03 Chevrolet 6 Impala LS Sedan 4 Council Bluffs, IA $22,719 20313

TRUCKS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Location

Invoice

Ref #

02 Chevrolet 8 3500 HD Chassis Cab Grand Island, NE $25,686 Multiple
03 Chevrolet 6 Astro Passenger Van Raleigh, NC $21,524 22050
03 Chevrolet 6 Astro Passenger Van Cincinnati, OH $21,527 22052
03 Chevrolet 6 S-10 Crew Cab 4x4 Wahpeton, ND $22,650 23016
03 Chevrolet 6 S-10 Crew Cab 4x4 Council Bluffs, IA $22,573 Multiple
03 Chevrolet 6 Trailblazer LS 4x2 Springdale, OH $23,900 38744
03 Ford 6 Ranger 4x4 Super Cab Smyrna, GA $18,421 21285
03 Ford 8 F150 Super Cab 4x2 Jackson, MS $21,977 10284
03 Ford 8 F150 Super Cab 4x4 Pittsburg, CA $26,183 10263
03
Ford 8 F250 Chassis Cab 4x2 Norwalk, CA $19,182 Multiple
03 Ford 8 E250 Cargo Van Multiple Locations $30,310 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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2003 MODEL YEAR
FINAL ORDER DATES & 2004 MODEL YEAR PLANT STARTUP DATES

 

DaimlerChrysler

Model 2003 Final Order Due Date*

2004 Order Bank Open Date*

2004 Production Startup*

Cars/Minivans

Sebring Sedan, Convertible

2003 order banks closed

Open

1/21/03

Stratus Sedan

2003MY final orders due 11/13/02

N/A (2004MY)

January 2003 (2004MY)

Sebring/Stratus Coupe

TBD

TBD

TBD

Neon

TBD

TBD

TBD

Concorde, Intrepid, 300M

2002 order banks closed

Open

2/3/03

Special Paint: Intrepid Police, Special Service

TBD

TBD

TBD

Voyager, Caravan, Grand Caravan

TBD

TBD

TBD

Town & Country, AWD

TBD

TBD

TBD

Trucks

Grand Cherokee

2003 order banks closed

Open

1/1/03

Durango

TBD

TBD

TBD

Wrangler

TBD

TBD

TBD

Liberty

TBD

TBD

TBD

DR Ram 1500

TBD

TBD

TBD

DR Ram 2500

TBD

TBD

TBD

DR Ram 3500

TBD

TBD

TBD

Dakota Regular Pickup, Quad Cab, Club Cab

TBD

TBD

TBD

Ram Vans

TBD

TBD

TBD

PT Cruiser

TBD

TBD

TBD

* 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

2003 Final Order Due Date*

2004 Order Bank Open Date*

2004 Production Startup*

Cars/Minivans

LS

TBD

TBD

7/14/03

Town Car

TBD

TBD

7/14/03

ZX2

TBD

TBD

TBD

Crown Victoria

TBD

TBD

7/28/03

Crown Victoria Police

TBD

TBD

TBD

Crown Victoria Natural Gas (CNG)

TBD

TBD

TBD

Grand Marquis

TBD

TBD

7/28/03

Mustang

TBD

TBD

8/4/03

Focus

TBD

TBD

10/6/03

Taurus

TBD

TBD

8/4/03

Sable

TBD

TBD

8/4/03

Taurus/Sable Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

TBD

TBD

TBD

T-Bird

TBD

TBD

7/14/03

Windstar Wagon 3/3/02 (3-Door only) TBD 7/28/03

Windstar Cargo Van (A54)

3/3/03

TBD

TBD

Trucks

Econoline Van/Wagon

TBD

TBD

9/15/03

Econoline Van/Wagon Dedicated Nat. Gas

TBD

TBD

TBD

Econoline Cutaway Dedicated Nat. Gas

TBD

TBD

TBD

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

TBD

TBD

6/9/03

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

TBD

TBD

7/14/03

F150 Dedicated CNG

TBD

TBD

TBD

F150 Bi-fuel CNG
TBD TBD TBD
F150 Bi-fuel LPG TBD TBD TBD

Escape

TBD

TBD

5/5/03

Ranger

TBD

TBD

8/4/03

Navigator

TBD

TBD

8/4/03

Expedition

TBD

TBD

8/4/03

Explorer/Mountaineer 4DR

TBD

TBD

8/4/03

Explorer Sport and Sport Trac

TBD

TBD

8/4/03

Excursion

TBD

TBD

7/14/03

Blackwood

TBD

TBD

Discontinued

Aviator TBD TBD 8/18/03

F650/750

2003 order banks closed

Open

12/9/02

* Some model lines may have varying buildout/startup dates depending on which assembly plant the vehicle is produced at. The dates shown above represent the earliest tentative buildout/startup date for each model. Models that may have varying dates include: Taurus/Sable, Explorer/Mountaineer, F-Series LD, F-Series SD and Ranger. All dates 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.


GM

Division

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date*

2004 Order Bank Open Date *

2004 Production Startup *

Cars

Buick

Century

TBD

TBD

6/19/03

 

Regal

TBD

TBD

6/19/03

 

LeSabre

TBD

TBD

6/4/03

 

Park Avenue

TBD

TBD

6/4/03

Cadillac

Seville

TBD

TBD

6/20/03

 

Deville

TBD

TBD

6/20/03

  CTS TBD TBD 6/9/03
 

XLR

N/A

TBD

5/5/03

Chevrolet

Malibu

TBD

TBD

6/2/03

 

Impala

TBD

TBD

6/19/03

 

Impala Police/Taxi

TBD

TBD

TBD

 

Monte Carlo

TBD

TBD

6/19/03

 

Cavalier

TBD

TBD

6/9/03

  Corvette TBD TBD 6/23/03
 

Cavalier w/KL6 CNG Bi-Fuel Eng.

TBD

Open

7/15/02

Oldsmobile

Alero

TBD

TBD

6/02/03

 

Aurora

TBD

N/A

Discontinued

Pontiac

Sunfire

TBD

TBD

6/9/03

 

Grand Am

TBD

TBD

6/02/03

 

Grand Prix

2003 order banks closed

Open

2/3/03 **

 

Bonneville

TBD

TBD

6/4/03

  Vibe TBD TBD 5/5/03

Trucks/Minivans

Chevrolet

Tracker

TBD

TBD

7/21/03

 

Avalanche

TBD

TBD

8/4/03

 

Venture

TBD

TBD

6/16/03

 

S-10 ***

TBD

TBD

6/16/03

 

Blazer

TBD

TBD

6/16/03

  Trailblazer TBD TBD 6/16/03
  Trailblazer EXT TBD TBD 7/14/03
 

Express

TBD

TBD

6/20/03

 

Silverado

TBD

TBD

6/23/03

 

Tahoe

TBD

TBD

6/20/03

 

Suburban

TBD

TBD

6/23/03

 

Astro

TBD

TBD

7/21/03

  SSR TBD TBD 10/31/03

GMC

Sonoma ***

TBD

TBD

6/16/03

  Canyon TBD TBD 10/8/03
 

Envoy

TBD

TBD

6/16/03

  Envoy XL TBD TBD  7/14/03
  Envoy XUV TBD TBD  7/21/03
 

Savana

TBD

TBD

6/20/03

 

Sierra

TBD

TBD

6/23/03

 

Yukon/Yukon XL

TBD

TBD

6/20/03

 

Safari

TBD

TBD

7/21/03

Buick

Rendezvous

TBD

TBD

6/2/03

  Ranier N/A TBD 7/14/03

Cadillac

Escalade

TBD

TBD

6/23/03

 

Escalade EXT

TBD

TBD

8/4/03

  SRX N/A TBD 6/16/03

Oldsmobile

Silhouette

TBD

TBD

6/16/03

 

Bravada

TBD

TBD

6/16/03

Pontiac

Montana

TBD

TBD

6/16/03

 

Aztek

TBD

TBD

6/2/03

* The above GM dates are estimated and may change without notice. Some model lines may have varying buildout/startup dates depending on which assembly plant the vehicle is produced at. The dates shown above represent the earliest tentative buildout/startup date for each model. Models that may have varying dates include: LeSabre, Cavalier, Malibu, Bonneville, Grand Prix, Sunfire, Envoy XL, S-10/Sonoma, Silverado/Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL and Trailblazer EXT.

** The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is not expected to be available for Fleet production until May or June of 2003.

*** The Chevy S-10 and GMC Sonoma are being replaced by the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. For the 2004MY, S-10 and Sonoma will be available in a 4WD Crew Cab configuration only.


Hummer

Model 2003 Final Order Due Date 2004 Order Bank Open Date 2004 Production Startup Date
H2 TBD TBD 8/18/03

Mazda

Model

2003 Tentative Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date

Protégé/ Protégé 5

TBD

TBD

TBD

Miata

TBD

TBD

TBD

MPV

TBD

TBD

TBD

Tribute

TBD

TBD

TBD

B-Series Truck

TBD

TBD

TBD

Mazda6

TBD

TBD

TBD

 

Nissan

Model

2003 NON-Fleet & Fleet Units Final Order Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date

Altima

TBD

TBD

TBD

Sentra

TBD

TBD

TBD

Maxima

TBD

TBD

TBD

Pathfinder

TBD

TBD

TBD

Xterra

TBD

TBD

TBD

Quest

TBD

TBD

TBD

Frontier

TBD

TBD

TBD

 

SAAB

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date

9-3 Sport Sedan TBD TBD TBD

9-3 Convertible

TBD

TBD

TBD

9-5 Sedan

TBD

TBD

TBD

9-5 SportWagon

TBD

TBD

TBD

 

Saturn

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date

ION TBD TBD 6/9/03

L-Series

TBD

TBD

6/9/03

VUE

TBD

TBD

8/25/03

 

Subaru

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date

Forester

TBD

TBD

TBD

Legacy/Outback

TBD

TBD

TBD

Impreza

TBD

TBD

TBD

Baja

TBD

TBD

TBD

Toyota

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date

Corolla

TBD

TBD

TBD

Camry

TBD

TBD

TBD

Camry Solara

TBD

TBD

TBD

Celica

TBD

TBD

TBD

Avalon

TBD

TBD

TBD

Sienna

2003 order banks closed

TBD

TBD

RAV4/RAV4 EV

TBD

TBD

TBD

4Runner V6

TBD

TBD

TBD

4Runner V8

TBD

TBD

TBD

Tacoma

TBD

TBD

TBD

Tundra

TBD

TBD

TBD

Sequoia

TBD

TBD

TBD

LandCruiser

TBD

TBD

TBD

Highlander

TBD

TBD

TBD

Echo

TBD

TBD

TBD

Prius

TBD

TBD

TBD

Matrix

TBD

TBD

TBD

 

Volvo

Model

2003 Tentative Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date

S40

TBD

TBD

TBD

S60

TBD

TBD

TBD

S80

TBD

TBD

TBD

V40

TBD

TBD

TBD

V70

TBD

TBD

TBD

C70 Coupe

TBD

TBD

TBD

C70 Convertible

TBD

TBD

TBD

XC90

TBD

TBD

TBD

 

 


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