PURCHASING NEWS

2003 Final Order
Due Dates
AND 2004 MY
Startup Dates

Issue 307– April 7, 2003

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Last Chance to Receive DaimlerChrysler's Spring Break Bonus

April 18, 2003 is the deadline for taking advantage of DaimlerChrysler's Spring Break Bonus. Eligible models include 2004 Grand Cherokee, Sebring Sedan and Stratus Sedan as well as the 2003 Durango, PT Cruiser and Minivan models.

The 2004 Intrepid and Concorde are also eligible for the Spring Break bonus; however, the Spring Break order deadline for these models has been extended to May 16, 2003.

Orders received before the deadline will be automatically coded for this program and a credit will appear on the factory invoice.

The Spring Break 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's 2004 Product Preview

Ford Motor Company recently released an overview of its product plans for Model Year 2004 and beyond. Here are some of the highlights:

New for 2004
For 2004 Ford is introducing the all-new Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans, which will replace the Windstar and Villager. The order banks for these two models are tentatively scheduled to open on 5/12/03 and production is set to begin on 8/25/03.

2004 F-150

Order banks are now open for the all-new 2004 F-Series Light Duty (Under 8,500# GVW) model, which goes into production on 6/9/03. Ford will continue to accept orders for the old body style F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCab models until late August. Both the old and new F-150 LD will be built simultaneously as 2004 models; however the SuperCrew will only be available in the new body style.

Taurus and Sable
The 2004 Taurus and Sable get minor exterior and interior freshening. For both models the Duratec engine is required on all California orders.

Dedicated Fleet arrays are being eliminated on Taurus but there will be a Fleet Value Package available on the SE Sedan that includes power driver's seat, in-dash single CD and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat. Ford will stop building Taurus at the Chicago Assembly Plant in May 2004 but the model will continue production at the Atlanta plant through the 2005 Model Year. 2004 will be the final Model Year for Taurus Wagon.

The GS Plus arrays as well as dedicated Fleet arrays are also being eliminated on the Sable for 2004. A new Fleet Convenience Group will be offered and it includes single CD, power driver's seat, adjustable pedals, heated OSRV mirrors, electrochromic ISRV mirror and dual illuminated visor mirrors. ABS is standard on all 2004 Sables and a 60/40 bench seat is now optional on the GS Sedan.

Focus
Ford is simplifying the Focus Sedan lineup for 2004 and it will have a short Model Year run. It will be offered in three series: LX, SE and ZTS.

The 2.3L Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) engine will be standard on all California, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont and Maine orders. The model will be available only in select premium series in the remaining states.

Crown Vic and Grand Marquis
The Crown Vic and Grand Marquis are carryover models for 2004 with only a few minor equipment changes. Both models now offer optional laminated side glass and UV-sunlight protection as well as an optional moonroof on Crown Vic LX and LX Sport series and Grand Marquis LS Series.

Crown Vic will offer an LX Premier Group option (replacing 2003 MY standard equipment) which includes power passenger seat with lumbar, AM/FM single CD/cassette, electrochromic mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio/climate controls and automatic temperature control. Heated mirrors are also optional.

Traction control is no longer available on the Grand Marquis GS. A single CD is now standard on the base series and a handling package is optional on GS Convenience series.

Escape
Fleet Specifications are essentially carryover from the 2003 MY but the product lineup will be simplified with the deletion of XLS Sport, XLT Popular (4x2) and XLT Premium arrays. The "Popular" and "Popular 2" nomenclature will be removed from arrays 120A, 220A, 310A and 400A. Daytime running lamps are now available.

Explorer and Mountaineer
For both models, Fleet Specifications are carryover from 2003 MY. Three new exterior colors will be offered on Explorer: Dark Blue Pearl Metallic, Pueblo Gold Metallic and Merlot Clearcoat. Medium Dark Platinum cladding, wheel lip moldings and bumper trim on Explorer XLT will be replaced with painted body-color body-side moldings.

Mountaineer will be offered in three groups: Convenience, Luxury and Premier. Quad seats will be available on Luxury and Premier series. A tire pressure monitoring system will be offered on Convenience series.

Ranger
For 2004 Ranger will get a freshened exterior with a raised power dome hood and redesigned grill/bumper valence. The interior features a redesigned 60/40 split-bench seat with integrated features and a new rally gauge cluster in the instrument panel.

E-Series
A new 6.0L Powerstroke diesel engine with electronic 5-speed automatic overdrive transmission will be available starting December 1, 2003. Diesel engines will not be available on E-Series from 2004 MY Job #1 (9/15/03) through 12/1/03.

A 4.6L V8 engine will replace the standard 4.2L V6. Clean Fuel Fleet Vehicle (CFFV) certification remains optional for the 2004 MY.

F-Series Super Duty
An all-new Crew Cab 60/40 rear bench seat is available for 2004. It comes with a fold-flat feature with load floor, dual integrated cupholders with tray, two outboard head restraints, SIR seat belts and is available on XLT and Lariat models. A wireless keypad has been added to the optional Advanced Security Group.

Diesel emissions are improved for 2004.

DaimlerChrysler Extends 2003 Final Order Due Dates

Due to the Easter Holiday, DaimlerChrysler has decided to extend the order cutoff date on all orders with an April 18th cutoff date. The revised order cutoff date is April 22, 2003.

The following 2003 MY vehicles are affected by this change and have a revised final order due of April 22, 2003:

PT Cruiser
Neon
Caravan, Grand Caravan, Voyager and Town & Country
Durango
Wrangler
Liberty
Ram Pickup
Dakota

In addition, the 2004 Sebring/Stratus Sedan with a Flex Fuel Engine has a final order due date of April 22, 2003.

Please submit final orders to ARI at least three business days prior to the due date.

Lexus Launches New RX 330 Luxury SUV

2004 Lexus RX 330

The all-new Lexus 2004 RX 330 luxury sport utility vehicle is now available at dealerships nationwide, Lexus announced. Building on the award-winning RX 300, the new RX 330 offers a wide range of features designed to surpass its predecessor, Lexus said.

New features include: an Adaptive Front Lighting System that swivels the headlights independently to improve visibility on curving roads; a power rear liftgate operated by the key remote or an interior switch; an adaptive cruise control system; and a rear backup camera that projects an image from behind the vehicle onto the navigation screen when the vehicle is in reverse.

The RX 330 has more room than the previous generation model. The body is 6.1-inches longer and the wheelbase is almost four inches longer. Width has also grown by 1.1 inches while height has increased by just under half an inch. Sliding split-folding 40/20/40 rear seats and under-floor storage bins enhance cargo area utility.

A larger 3.3-liter V6 engine provides increases in horsepower and torque and is backed by a new 5-speed automatic transmission. The RX330 goes from 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds while achieving a fuel economy rating of 20 mpg city/26 mpg highway (2WD models). The four-wheel drive model uses a new traction control system that eliminates the need for viscous control of the center differential.

Improved suspension systems, standard 17-inch wheels and tires, and a new, stiffer body structure provide better steering and handling. An optional Sport Package that includes an adjustable-height air suspension system with 18-inch wheels and tires provides automatic load leveling and aids vehicle access.

Safety features on the new RX include a new driver's side knee airbag, multi-stage front airbags, side curtain airbags and a large new side airbag for the front seats designed to protect the torso, abdomen and pelvis. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) and brake assist are also standard, along with a new tire pressure monitoring system and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).

The new instrument panel features high contrast electroluminescent gauges and a redesigned center stack with metallic trim. A large-capacity sliding center console adds greater utility to the front seat area. A dual-zone automatic climate control with dust filter is standard and is complemented by an available one-touch power moonroof or a wide-opening multi-panel moonroof.

The all-new RX 330 will carry a base MSRP of $35,025 for the two-wheel drive model - $100 less than its predecessor. The four-wheel drive version has a base MSRP of $36,425, or $500 below current pricing. The destination charge remains at $575 for both RX models.

STEER CLEAR of Driving While Fatigued

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatigue and drowsiness are the principal causes for approximately 100,000 reported accidents a year. Annually, more than 71,000 people have suffered injuries and 1,500 have died from accidents involving a driver falling asleep at the wheel.

Although there are no tests that can measure a driver's level of fatigue at an accident site, there are some common characteristics that are found in accidents related to fatigue or sleepiness, including:

  • The accident occurs during late evening, early morning or mid-afternoon hours.
  • The accident is serious - fatigued drivers frequently fail to brake before the crash, causing a greater crash impact.
  • The accident involves a single car that has run off the road.
  • The accident shows no indication that the driver tried to prevent the crash (i.e. skid marks).
  • The accident involves a single driver with no passengers.

Fatigue is physically and mentally impairing - with side effects such as exhaustion, distraction, drowsiness and sleepiness. In a driving situation, fatigue slows a driver's reaction time, makes the driver less alert and challenges his/her ability to process information.

Learn to recognize the signs of drowsiness and fatigue so you can do something about them before an accident happens. Some of the signs are:

  • You can't recall the last few miles driven.
  • You have difficulty focusing and keeping your eyes open.
  • You can't keep your head up.
  • You drift from your lane - sometimes jerking the car back into your lane.
  • You daydream or have disconnected thoughts.
  • You misjudge traffic situations.
  • You miss traffic signs.
  • You vary your vehicle speed for no apparent reason.
  • You feel impatient and begin to make hasty driving decisions.

In a 1999 National Sleep Foundation study, 62 percent of all adults polled reported that, during the prior year, they had experienced driving a car or other vehicle while feeling drowsy. In the same study, 27 percent reported having dozed off while driving.

All of us are at risk for fatigue driving. It is a serious problem, but fortunately, one that can be prevented.

  • Make sure you get adequate sleep the night before a trip. (Studies show the typical person requires seven to eight hours of sleep each night.)
  • Limit your nighttime and early morning driving; avoid driving between midnight and 6:00 a.m.
  • Avoid long drives after work.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol - even minimal amounts.
  • Adjust your car's environment to keep you alert and awake. Keep the inside temperature cool in the summer by opening windows or turning on air conditioning; use sparing amounts of heat in the winter. Your radio can also be a device for keeping you alert - using volume controls and varying channels.
  • Avoid using cruise control, so you are engaged in the driving process.
  • Take frequent breaks, ideally stopping every two hours. These breaks are a good opportunity to stretch, get some exercise and eat light meals or snacks.
  • Keep good posture when driving. Drive with your head up, shoulders back, buttocks against the back of the seat and legs flexed at about a 45-degree angle.
  • Don't let your eyes become hypnotized or fatigued. Wear sunglasses to fight glare during the day.
  • Share the driving with a friend, particularly on longer trips when you'll be driving late at night or early in the morning.
  • If you are taking medication, find out from your doctor or pharmacist if your medication will affect your driving.

If these fatigue prevention measures fail, and you feel your driving is an
endangerment to yourself or others, stop driving. Go to a hotel, if necessary, where you can sleep.

By being aware, staying informed and taking precautions to avoid becoming fatigued, you can steer clear of the dangers of fatigue driving.

The information in this article was provided by GM Motor Club.

Final Order Due Date REMINDER

The following 2003 models, options and/or exterior paint colors have final order due dates scheduled during the remainder of April (please note changes in bold print):

Model/Equipment/Color

Final Order Due Date

DaimlerChrysler

Neon, Voyager, Caravan, Grand Caravan, Town & Country, PT Cruiser

4/22/03

Durango, Wrangler, Liberty, Ram Pickup, Dakota

4/22/03

Ford

F-Series LD Chestnut (B4) and Charcoal Blue (KW) Paints

4/24/03

Escape

4/25/03

GM

LeSabre, Park Avenue, CTS, Bonneville, S-10 Crew Cab, Blazer, Sonoma Crew Cab, Rendezvous, Aztek

4/15/03

Malibu, Alero, Grand Am, Trailblazer, Envoy/Envoy XL, Bravada

4/22/03

Seville, Deville, Avalanche, Express, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Savana, Sierra, Yukon/Yukon XL, Denali, Yukon Denali, Escalade/Escalade EXT

4/29/03

Please submit final orders to ARI at least three business days prior to the due date. Manufacturers may change final order due dates without notice.

GM's New 3.6L V-6 VVT To Debut In 2004 Cadillac CTS

Designed using the latest advanced engineering tools, GM's V-6 VVT engine is set to debut in the 2004 Cadillac CTS. The 2004 3.6L V-6 VVT engine is the first variant of the global V-6 engine family to go into production.

Intense focus on reducing noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) did not compromise performance, GM said. The 3.6L global V-6 engine produces 255 hp at 6,200 rpm and 252 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 rpm.

The adoption of fully variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves provides improved flexibility, fuel economy and emissions-reduction. The four-cam variable valve timing is a key element in the V-6 VVT control strategy, which imparts the engine with greater flexibility. For example, 90 percent of the 3.6L V-6's peak torque is available across a broad operating range, from 1,600 rpm to 5,800 rpm.

Compared to an existing GM DOHC V6, the 3.6L V-6 VVT develops 20 percent more peak power, a 13 percent increase in peak torque and a 24 percent increase in torque-integral, or the amount of torque available at most points throughout the rpm range.

A combination of technologies allows the new V-6 engine to produce the most power from the least amount of fuel, while producing low emissions. Key technologies include: all-aluminum construction, dual overhead camshafts (DOHC), 4-valve-per-cylinder valvetrain, roller-finger follower valvetrain, continuously variable cam phasing, electronic throttle control (ETC), durable forged-steel crankshaft, piston-cooling oil jets, coolant-loss protection software, GM's Oil Life System, 32-bit microprocessor and coil-on-plug ignition.

The 2004 3.6L V-6 VVT engine is the first in GM's global engine family to address what Thomas G. Stephens, group vice president, GM Powertrain, says is a vital initiative: "To develop world-class engines with fully contemporary features at a competitive cost structure that allows use of the engines in a global mix of vehicles".

 


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Pool Vehicle Inventory


CARS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Dr

Location

Invoice

Ref #

03 Ford 6 Taurus SE 4 Wakefield, RI $16,780 15188

TRUCKS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Location

Invoice

Ref #

03 Chevrolet 8 Suburban 1500 4x2 Carlsbad, CA $30,208 96657
03 Dodge 6 Caravan SE Passenger Van Eastpointe, MI $20,462 23085
03 Dodge 6 Caravan SE Passenger Van Belford, NJ $20,462 23088
03 Dodge 8 RAM 1500 Quad Cab Moline, IL $25,922 11772
03 Dodge 6 Caravan SE Passenger Van Wellesly Hills, MA $20,019 031511
03 Dodge 6 Caravan SE Passenger Van South Lawrence, MA $20,672 01056
03 Ford 8 Excursion Limited 4x2 Colton, CA $41,518 22026
03 Ford 8 F150 Super Cab 4x2 Scottsdale, AZ $21,261 30412
03 Ford 8 E350 SD Cargo Van Las Vegas, NV $20,815 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

2003 order banks closed

Open

1/21/03

Sebring/Stratus Coupe

Sebring/Stratus Coupe 2003 order banks closed

N/A

N/A

Neon

4/22/03

TBD

7/21/03

Concorde, Intrepid, 300M

2003 order banks closed

Open

2/3/03**

Special Paint: Intrepid Police, Special Service

2003 order banks closed

TBD

TBD

Voyager, Caravan, Grand Caravan

4/22/03

TBD

7/21/03

Town & Country, AWD

4/22/03

TBD

7/21/03
Minivan (All) eL and eX models 2003 order banks closed TBD TBD
Pacifica N/A Open 1/16/03

Trucks

Grand Cherokee

2003 order banks closed

Open

1/1/03

Durango

4/22/03

TBD

TBD

Wrangler

4/22/03

TBD

7/21/03

Liberty

4/22/03

TBD

7/7/03

DR Ram 1500

4/22/03

TBD

7/28/03

DR Ram 2500

4/22/03

TBD

7/28/03

DR Ram 3500

4/22/03

TBD

7/28/03
Special Equipment: Ram Regular Pickup, Quad Cab 2003 order banks closed TBD TBD

Dakota Regular Pickup, Quad Cab, Club Cab

4/22/03

TBD

7/28/03
Special Equipment: Dakota Regular Pickup, Quad Cab, Club Cab 2003 order banks closed TBD TBD

Ram Vans

2003 order banks closed

N/A

Discontinued
Special Equipment: Ram Vans 2003 order banks closed N/A Discontinued

PT Cruiser

4/22/03

TBD

6/23/03

* 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.

**The Final Order Due Date for the 2004 Intrepid, Concorde and 300M is 5/16/03.

Ford, Lincoln & Mercury

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date*

2004 Order Bank Open Date*

2004 Production Startup*

Cars/Minivans

LS

5/16/03

5/12/03

7/14/03

Town Car

5/16/03

5/12/03

7/14/03

ZX2

6/13/03

N/A

N/A

Crown Victoria

5/23/03

5/12/03

7/21/03

Crown Victoria Police

5/1/03

TBD

TBD

Crown Victoria Natural Gas (CNG)

5/1/03

5/12/03

9/29/03

Grand Marquis

5/23/03

5/12/03

7/21/03

Mustang

6/13/03

5/12/03

8/4/03

Focus

7/25/03

7/14/03

9/22/03

Taurus

6/13/03

5/12/03

8/4/03

Sable

6/13/03

5/12/03

8/4/03

Taurus/Sable Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

6/13/03

6/16/03

8/4/03

T-Bird

5/16/03

5/12/03

7/14/03
Windstar Wagon 5/2/03 N/A Discontinued

Windstar Cargo Van (A54)

2003 order banks closed

N/A

Discontinued
Windstar 3-Door Wagon (A50) 2003 order banks closed N/A Discontinued
Freestar (replaces Windstar) N/A 5/12/03 8/25/03
Monterey (replaces Villager) N/A 5/12/03 8/25/03

Trucks

Econoline Van/Wagon/Cutaway

6/27/03

5/12/03

9/15/03

Econoline Van/Wagon/Cutaway Dedicated Nat. Gas

6/27/03

5/12/03

9/15/03

F-Series Light Duty ‚ Super Crew

3/28/03

3/24/03 (all new F-150)

7/21/03 (all new F-150)

F-Series Light Duty ‚ Super Cab and Regular Cab (existing F-150)

8/29/03

8/11/03

10/27/03
F-Series Light Duty ‚ Super Cab and Regular Cab (all-new F-150) N/A 3/24/03 6/9/03
F-Series Super Duty 5/16/03 5/12/03 7/14/03

F150 CNG

7/25/03

7/26/03

11/3/03
F150 LPG 7/25/03 7/26/03 11/3/03

Escape

4/25/03

4/14/03

6/9/03

Ranger

6/6/03

5/12/03

8/4/03
Ranger FFV 3/28/03 TBD TBD

Navigator

6/13/03

5/12/03

8/4/03

Expedition

6/13/03

5/12/03

8/4/03

Explorer 4DR

6/6/03

5/12/03

8/4/03
Mountaineer 6/6/03 5/12/03 8/4/03

Explorer Sport

2003 order banks closed

N/A

Discontinued
Explorer Sport Trac 6/6/03 5/12/03 8/4/03

Excursion

5/16/03

5/12/03

7/14/03

Blackwood

TBD

N/A

Discontinued
Aviator 6/6/03 5/12/03 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

5/6/03

4/14/03

6/19/03
 

Regal

5/6/03

4/14/03

6/19/03
 

LeSabre

4/15/03

4/14/03

6/4/03
 

Park Avenue

4/15/03

4/14/03

6/4/03

Cadillac

Seville

4/29/03

4/14/03

6/20/03
 

Deville

4/29/03

4/14/03

6/20/03
  CTS 4/15/03 4/14/03 6/9/03
 

XLR

N/A

4/14/03

5/5/03

Chevrolet

Malibu

4/22/03

4/14/03

6/2/03
 

Impala

5/6/03

4/14/03

6/19/03
 

Impala Police/Taxi

2003 order banks closed

4/14/03

TBD
 

Monte Carlo

5/6/03

4/14/03

6/19/03
 

Cavalier

5/6/03

4/14/03

6/9/03
  Cavalier w/KL6 CNG Bi-Fuel Eng. 5/6/03 4/14/03 TBD
 

Corvette

TBD

4/14/03

6/23/03

Oldsmobile

Alero

4/22/03

4/14/03

6/02/03
 

Aurora

2003 order banks closed

N/A

Discontinued

Pontiac

Sunfire

5/6/03

4/14/03

6/9/03
 

Grand Am

4/22/03

4/14/03

6/02/03
 

Grand Prix

2003 order banks closed

Open

2/3/03 **

 

Bonneville

4/15/03

4/14/03

6/4/03
  Bonneville GXP N/A 9/29/03 TBD
  Vibe 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 5/5/03

Trucks/Minivans

Chevrolet

Tracker

TBD

4/14/03

7/21/03
 

Avalanche

4/29/03

4/14/03

8/4/03
  Special Equipment: Avalanche 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
 

Venture

5/6/03

4/14/03

6/16/03
  Special Equipment: Venture 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
  Colorado N/A 6/30/03 TBD
 

S-10 (except Crew Cab)

7/15/03

N/A

Discontinued
  Special Equipment: S-10 (except Crew Cab) 6/17/03 N/A Discontinued
  S-10 Crew Cab 4/15/02 N/A Discontinued
  Special Equipment: S-10 Crew Cab 2003 order banks closed N/A Discontinued
 

Blazer

4/15/03

4/14/03

6/16/03
  Special Equipment: Blazer 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
  Trailblazer 4/22/03 4/14/03 6/16/03
  Special Equipment: Trailblazer 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
  Trailblazer EXT 5/6/03 4/14/03 7/14/03
  Special Equipment: Trailblazer EXT 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
 

Express

4/29/03

4/14/03

6/20/03
  Special Equipment: Express 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
 

Silverado

4/29/03

4/14/03

6/23/03
  Special Equipment: Silverado 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
 

Tahoe

4/29/03

4/14/03

6/20/03
  Special Equipment: Tahoe 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
 

Suburban

4/29/03

4/14/03

6/23/03
  Special Equipment: Suburban 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
 

Astro

5/6/03

4/14/03

7/21/03
  Special Equipment: Astro 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
  SSR N/A 4/14/03 10/31/03

GMC

Sonoma (except Crew Cab)

7/15/03

N/A

Discontinued
  Special Equipment: Sonoma (except Crew Cab) 6/17/03 N/A Discontinued
  Sonoma (Crew Cab) 4/15/03 N/A Discontinued
  Special Equipment: Sonoma (Crew Cab) 2003 order banks closed N/A Discontinued
  Canyon N/A 6/30/03 10/8/03
 

Envoy

4/22/03

4/14/03

6/16/03
  Special Equipment: Envoy 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
  Envoy XL 5/26/03 4/14/03  7/14/03
  Special Equipment: Envoy XL 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
  Envoy XUV N/A 4/14/03  7/21/03
  Special Equipment: Envoy XUV N/A 4/14/03 TBD
 

Savana

4/29/03

4/14/03

6/20/03
  Special Equipment: Savana 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
 

Sierra

4/29/03

4/14/03

6/23/03
  Special Equipment: Sierra 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
 

Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali/ Denali XL

4/29/03

4/14/03

6/20/03
  Special Equipment: Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali/Denali XL 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD
 

Safari

5/6/03

4/14/03

7/21/03
  Special Equipment: Safari 2003 order banks closed 4/14/03 TBD

Buick

Rendezvous

4/15/03

4/14/03

6/2/03
  Ranier N/A 4/14/03 7/14/03

Cadillac

Escalade

4/29/03

4/14/03

6/23/03
 

Escalade EXT

4/29/03

4/14/03

8/4/03
  SRX N/A 4/14/03 6/16/03

Oldsmobile

Silhouette

5/6/03

4/14/03

6/16/03
 

Bravada

4/22/03

4/14/03

6/16/03

Pontiac

Montana

5/6/03

4/14/03

6/16/03
 

Aztek

4/15/03

4/14/03

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.

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

Mid-May

6/1/03

9/16/03

Miata

2003 order banks closed

4/15/03

7/22/03

MPV

2003 order banks closed

5/15/03

8/20/03

Tribute

2003 order banks closed

4/15/03

Mid-June

B-Series Truck

2003 order banks closed

5/15/03

August

Mazda6

Mid-May

5/15/03

8/4/03
RX8 N/A Open 3/14/03

 

Nissan

Model

2003 NON-Fleet & Fleet Units Final Order Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date

Altima

2003 order banks closed

6/1/03

TBD

Sentra

2003 order banks closed

Open

TBD

Maxima

2003 order banks closed

N/A

TBD

Pathfinder

5/1/03

7/1/03

TBD
Pathfinder Armada N/A 5/1/03 TBD

Xterra

5/1/03

7/1/03

TBD

Quest

N/A

Open

TBD

Frontier

5/1/03

7/1/03

TBD
Murano N/A 6/1/03 TBD
Titan N/A 7/1/03 TBD

 

SAAB

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date
9-3 Sport Sedan 5/16/03 6/30/03 8/11/03

9-3 Convertible

Port stock availability only

TBD

TBD

9-5 Sedan

5/16/03

6/30/03

8/11/03

9-5 SportWagon

5/16/03

6/30/03

8/11/03

 

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

5/15/03

5/1/03

May-03

Legacy/Outback

6/15/03

6/2/03

June-03

Impreza

2003 order banks closed

3/1/03

March-03

Baja

6/15/03

6/2/03

June-03

Toyota

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date

Corolla

2003 order banks closed

Open

April-03

Camry

5/14/03

June-03

August-03

Camry Solara

2003 order banks closed

May-03

July-03

Celica

5/14/03

June-03

August-03

Avalon

2003 order banks closed

April-03

June-03

Sienna

2003 order banks closed

Open

April-03

RAV4/RAV4 EV

5/14/03

June-03

August-03

4Runner

5/14/03

June-03

August-03

Tacoma

5/14/03

June-03

August-03

Tundra

5/14/03

June-03

August-03

Sequoia

6/12/03

July-03

September-03

LandCruiser

5/14/03

June-03

August-03

Highlander

6/12/03

July-03

September-03

Echo

5/14/03

June-03

August-03

Prius

2003 order banks closed

July-03

September-03

Matrix

2003 order banks closed

Open

April-03

 

Volvo

Model

2003 Tentative Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date

S40

2003 order banks closed

Open

5/1/03

S60

2003 order banks closed

Open

5/1/03

S80

2003 order banks closed

Open

5/1/03

V40

2003 order banks closed

Open

5/1/03

V70

2003 order banks closed

Open

5/1/03

C70 Coupe

2003 order banks closed

Open

4/1/03

C70 Convertible

2003 order banks closed

Open

4/1/03

XC90

2003 order banks closed

Open

5/1/03
XC70 2003 order banks closed Open 5/1/03

 


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