PURCHASING NEWS

2003 Final Order
Due Dates
AND 2004 MY
Startup Dates

Issue 314 – July 14, 2003

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Nissan Announces 2004 Model Year Fleet Incentives, Price Assurance

Nissan North America, Inc. recently announced its 2004 Model Fleet Sales Program for eligible fleet accounts.

The program period begins at the start of 2004 Model Year production and ends at the 2004 order cutoff date.

Price Assurance

Vehicles ordered before the official announcement of 2004 Model Year prices and reported sold within 120 days will be price assured. Nissan defines price assurance as the final prices of the 2003 Model Year adjusted for changes in equipment (including regulatory costs) plus 3.0%.

Model

2004 Fleet Incentives

Altima

$500

Maxima

$0

Sentra

$500

Murano

$0

Pathfinder

$500

Pathfinder Armada

$0

Quest

$0

Truck/Crew Cab

$800

Titan

$0

Xterra

$500

Cobalt to Replace Cavalier in 2005

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Automotive Fleet reports that when Chevrolet redesigns the Cavalier for model year 2005, it will be renamed "Cobalt".

Built on the GM Delta platform, the Cobalt is expected to have more standard equipment than Cavalier. Like Cavalier, it will be positioned in the small car segment where it will go head-to-head with the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, GM said.

"Cobalt will feature a clean, contemporary design, a spacious interior and excellent dynamic performance," said Mary Larson, marketing director for Cavalier and Cobalt. "Our dealers and customers will be thrilled with Chevrolet's newest small car."

GM plans to offer several trim levels on the Cobalt: base, LS, LT, SS and SS Supercharged. It will be introduced as a 2005 model and will be built at GM's Lordstown, Ohio assembly center.

DaimlerChrysler Outlines Intrepid ePool Details

DaimlerChrysler is currently scheduling vehicles to be placed in its 2003 Intrepid Delayed Shipment ePool Program and fleet customers may now begin reserving units.

To receive an ePool Intrepid, vehicles must be reserved by September 15, 2003. Once reserved, the vehicles will be held in Marion, Ohio until the selected shipment date. When requesting a ship date, allow 30 days for shipment to the final destination. Available dates for shipment are September 1, 2003 through November 28, 2003.

Shipment date and ship-to dealers may be changed up to 72 hours prior to the scheduled shipment date, provided that the vehicle has not been invoiced.

The ePool will consist of the 2003 Dodge Intrepid SE model (LHDH41), which will be available in either the 22C or 22D packages. All vehicles will include the 2.7L engine (EER) and the 4-speed automatic transmission (DGX).

Available colors are Bright Silver Metallic (PS2), Stone White (PW1), Butane Blue Pearl Coat (PBE), Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat (PXR), Deep Lava Red Metallic (PMQ) and Graphite Metallic (PDR). Interiors will be Taupe (neutral grey) cloth.

Package configurations will include the following options:

22C

  • Fleet Commercial Safety/Convenience Group (AWC)
  • Smoker's Package (AWS)
  • Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System (GXX)
  • Daytime Running Lamps (LMK)
  • AM/FM CD w/Changer Control (RBK)
  • Side-Impact Air Bags (CGS)
  • 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat * (CSG)

22D

  • Smoker's Package (AWS)
  • Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System (GXX)
  • Daytime Running Lamps (LMK)
  • Side-Impact Air Bags (CGS)
  • 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat * (CSG)

*22C and 22D will offer packages with or without 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat.

Clients who are interested in reserving an Intrepid ePool unit should contact their ARI Customer Service Support Representative for assistance.

GM Offers Express and Savana No-Charge Power and Light Package

GM is offering a no-charge Power and Light Package on 2004 Model Year Express and Savana Cargo Vans to qualified fleet customers. All 2004 Express and Savana Cargo Van models (C/T****05) are eligible.

The program period begins at the opening of the 2004 MY ordering system and ends at the 2004 Express and Savana order cutoff date.

To receive the no-charge Power and Light Package, option code (PDN) must be ordered. The option includes power door locks, power windows, power mirrors and auxiliary lighting.

This offer is compatible with the 2004 National Fleet Incentive for both factory ordered units and out-of-stock purchases. However, vehicles ordered under GM's Competitive Assistance Program (CAPS) are not eligible.

All-New 2004 Buick Rainier Pricing Announcement

2004 Buick Rainier

Buick has announced that the introductory pricing for the all-new 2004 Rainier SUV will start at $35,295 for the two-wheel-drive I-6 model, and $38,745 for the all-wheel-drive V8 model. Both prices include a $650 destination and delivery charge.

Rainier, a full-frame vehicle based on GM's mid-size utility architecture, is the first truck-based SUV in the Buick lineup. The five-passenger RWD/AWD Rainier will join Buick's seven-passenger Rendezvous in dealer showrooms later this year.

Exclusive to Rainier on GM's short-wheel-base, mid-size SUV architecture, the new Rainier offers an optional, all aluminum Vortec 5300 V8 engine, Buick's first V8 in eight model years. The V8 SFI engine provides 290 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque, while the standard 4200 I-6 engine delivers 275 hp and 275 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines are paired with GM's Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed automatic transmission.

Another Rainier exclusive, QuietTuning, offers occupants a quieter ride with the inclusion of laminated windshield and front door glass, as well as increased use of sound absorption material throughout the vehicle.

Standard features include perforated leather seats, OnStar, locking rear differential, fog lamps and an electronic rear air suspension that includes load leveling. Rainier has up to 6,700 pounds towing capability.

The 2004 Nissan Lineup - Charting the Changes

The 2004 Model Year marks Nissan's first entrance in the full-size truck and SUV market with the all-new Titan pickup and Pathfinder Armada SUV. Also in 2004, Nissan introduces the 350Z Roadster convertible, the redesigned Quest minivan and the redesigned Maxima. The Sentra and Sentra SE-R receive a new fascia design.

Following is an overview of Nissan products for the 2004 model year:

Titan King Cab and Titan Crew Cab
The 2004 Titan is built on an all-new, full-length boxed ladder frame, featuring a newly designed Nissan Endurance 5.6-liter DOHC V8 with 300 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque and its paired with a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. The Titan is available in King Cab and Crew Cab models with choice of 2WD and 4WD. The model will be available in late 2003.

2004 Nissan Titan King Cab

Pathfinder Armada
Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, the Pathfinder Armada features a rugged, full-length boxed high-strength steel frame; an independent rear suspension; an all-new 5.6-liter DOHC V8 engine and a maximum towing capacity of 9,100 lbs. Pathfinder Armada is all-new for 2004 and will be available in fall 2003.

2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada

Quest
The new Quest has grown in size and has a new, athletic-looking exterior that is marked by a longer wheelbase, wider track, and arching roofline. Quest interior features include 2nd and 3rd row folding seats, a 10-speaker Bose® audio system, a DVD Family Entertainment System and a new Skyview™ roof glass panel system. Quest will begin arriving in dealer showrooms this month.

2004 Nissan Quest

350Z Roadster
In 2004, Nissan rolls out the 350Z Roadster, which continues to offer high performance and a dynamic driving experience, but with an open top. Featuring a power-operated soft top with glass rear window, the Z® Roadster goes from top-up to top-down in 20 seconds. The fully automatic soft top stows under a tonneau cover, completely hiding the top when down.

2004 Nissan 350Z Roadster

Maxima
The 2004 Nissan Maxima, which went on sale this spring, is completely redesigned for 2004 and comes with a standard, industry-first Skyview™ roof that creates an open interior environment for front and rear passengers.

2004 Nissan Maxima

350Z Coupe
The Nissan 350Z sports car, which was introduced in August 2002, continues to offer the powerful VQ35 V6 engine producing 287-horsepower and 274 lb-ft torque. New features include a powered face door for the navigation system, pre-wiring for satellite radio, driver and passenger side knee pads and a new exterior color – Liquid Aluminum.

Sentra / Sentra SE-R
The 2004 Sentra and Sentra SE-R receive a redesigned front and rear fascia, along with a newly styled hood. Sentra is offered in two engines – a 126-horsepower DOHC 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine (1.8 and 1.8 S) and a 165-horsepower (175 on SE-R Spec V) 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine (2.5 S, SE-R and SE-R Spec V). Both models are available now.

2004 Nissan Sentra

Murano
The 2004 Nissan Murano sport utility vehicle is Nissan's first entry into the crossover SUV segment. Introduced in 2003, Murano comes with a standard 245 horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6 and offers the first North American standard application of Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). Also available on Murano is a new AWD system for enhanced all-weather performance.

Altima
The third generation Nissan Altima is a carryover with minor enhancements including a new exterior color (Smoke) and a 4-cylinder engine that meets California's Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) standards and Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 standards.

Frontier, Frontier Crew Cab
A carryover for 2004, the Frontier continues to be offered in King Cab, Crew Cab, Crew Cab Long Bed and Supercharged models with a choice of 2WD and 4WD drive. Frontier and Frontier Crew Cab now include 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels with 265/55R17 tires (standard on SE). The King Cab offers a new Super Value Truck Package.

Xterra
The Xterra compact SUV is a carryover for 2004 but features new standard 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels on SE models, 16-inch 4-spoke alloy wheels on all XE V6 models and two new exterior colors – Silver Lighting and Thermal Red.

Pathfinder
The Pathfinder SUV continues to offer a 240-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6 and an available All-Mode® 4WD System. For 2004, all LE models are now Platinum Edition and include new Platinum paint (among other colors), electroluminescent gauges, aluminum kick plates and special dark wood trim. Three new exterior colors are available - Canteen, Luminous Gold and Platinum (LE only)

Nissan Adds Pathfinder Production to Smyrna Plant

Nissan announced that the all-new, next generation Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicle will be built at the Smyrna, Tenn., assembly plant beginning in the fall of 2004.

The automaker will invest nearly $250 million to accommodate the production shift of the Pathfinder, as well as prepare for upcoming model changes on the Nissan Xterra SUV and Frontier pick-up truck. This will bring Nissan's total investment in Tennessee to $2.75 billion.

Annual production capacity at the Smyrna plant will increase to 550,000 units and will be divided between two platforms and five models. Altogether, the plant will have the capability to produce up to 300,000 trucks and SUVs and up to 250,000 sedans.

Nissan has invested approximately $4.2 billion in its three U.S. manufacturing facilities.
The Smyrna plant currently builds Maxima sports sedans, Xterra SUVs, Frontier pickup trucks and Altima midsize sedans. Nissan's Canton, Miss., plant builds the all-new Quest minivan and by mid-2004 will launch the Titan King Cab and Crew Cab full-size pick-up trucks, the Pathfinder Armada full-size sport utility vehicle, a full-size SUV for Infiniti and additional Altima sedans. In Decherd, Tenn., Nissan produces machine components and assembles transaxles and all the vehicle engines for both Nissan's U.S. automotive manufacturing plants.

GM Resumes Production at Oklahoma City Plant

On June 30th, GM resumed production of the Chevy Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL midsize SUVs at its Oklahoma City, OK vehicle assembly plant, just seven weeks after a tornado struck the plant on May 8th.

First, approximately 750 employees returned to work to start production in the plant's body and paint shops. The remaining employees required for final assembly returned to work shortly thereafter.

"To have our Oklahoma City plant resume full production after only seven weeks after the tornado struck is a truly amazing accomplishment," said Troy Clarke, GM group vice president of manufacturer labor relations.

GM said the tornado damage was so severe that the automaker's initial estimates indicated it would take several months to get the facility back up and running. But a reconstruction team, made up of construction trade unions, key contractors, suppliers, service providers, plant employees and UAW Local 1999 were able to complete the daunting task in less than 2 months.

Within hours of the tornado, GM assembled teams to begin the reconstruction on a 24-hour, seven-day schedule. Since then, the Oklahoma City team replaced 300 tons of structural steel, 18,000 feet of heavy electrical cable, 500,000 square feet of siding, 500,000 square feet of roofing and 8,000 tons of water-cooling capacity.

Most importantly, all of the involved GM employees and contractors remained safe during the tornado and rebuilding efforts.

Toyota and Lexus Models Recognized for Dependability

In the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which tracks the number and type of problems owners have with their vehicles, Toyota and Lexus won nine awards out of twelve segments.

Lexus was the top nameplate for the ninth straight year, ever since it was eligible for inclusion in the study. Also for the ninth consecutive year, the Lexus LS 400 (predecessor to the LS 430) had the fewest problems per 100 vehicles of any car in the study. Additionally, the RX 300 had the fewest problems of any truck/sport utility vehicle. The ES 300 also was the highest-ranked vehicle in its segment.

Toyota was the highest-ranked volume brand and six of its vehicles ranked highest in their segments: Corolla, Avalon, MR2 Spyder, Tacoma pick-up truck, RAV4 and 4Runner.

"At Toyota and Lexus our goal is to build quality into our cars, not just fix problems as they occur," said Robert Waltz, Toyota vice president, director of operations, customer services group. "Our commitment to long-term durability is reflected in this J.D. Power survey. Even after three years on the road, Toyota and Lexus owners are the happiest with the quality of their cars."

The VDS study finds that long-term dependability continues to drive purchase consideration. Over 52 percent of new-vehicle buyers indicated that "long-term dependability" is among their most important purchase decision factors.

 


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Pool Vehicle Inventory


CARS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Dr

Location

Invoice

Ref #

03 Chevrolet 6 Impala Sedan 4 Mt. Laurel, NJ $18,964 12484
03 Pontiac 6 Grand Am SE Sedan 4 Kingwood, TX $15,029 56060

TRUCKS

Year

Make

Cyl

Model

Location

Invoice

Ref #

03 Chevrolet 8 Suburban 1500 4x2 Carlsbad, CA $30,208 96657
03 Chevrolet 6 Venture Value Van Flourtown, PA $19,170 Multiple
03 Chevrolet 6 Venture Value Van Mechanicsburg, PA $19,170 08358A
03 GMC 8 3500 Chassis Cab 4x2 Gilroy, CA $29,256 Multiple
03 Ford 6 Escape Limited 4x4 Mt. Laurel, NJ $25,408 23226
03 Ford 8 F150 Regular Cab 4x4 Guyman, OK $25,121 770309
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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General Motors 2004 OnStar Factory Installed Vehicle Availability - Fleet Vehicles - United States

 
Directions & Connections Plan - One Year Subscription:  
Cadillac DeVille   DeVille                    
      DeVille DHS DTS                
  Escalade   Escalade                    
      All Escalalde                   
  Escalade ESV Escalade ESV                   
      All Escalade ESV                   
  Escalade EXT Escalade EXT                   
      All Escalade EXT                  
  Seville   SLS     STS              
      1SA 1SB 1SC 1SA 1SD 1SE 1SF        
  SRX   SRX                    
      1SA 1SB 1SC                
  XLR   XLR                    
      1SA 1SB                  
Safe & Sound Plan - One Year Subscription:
Cadillac CTS   CTS                    
      1SA 1SB 1SC                
Buick Century Custom                    
1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF)     Legend          
LeSabre Custom   Limited     OnStar is NOT Available  
1SA 1SE  (FF) 1SE      
Park Avenue Base   Ultra     OnStar is Standard in the PEG  
1SA 1SE 1SE      
Rainier   CXL         OnStar is included in a Value Package  
    1SC 1SD        
Regal   LS     GS   OnStar is available as a Free Flow option  
    1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD    
Rendezvous CX   CXL                
1SA 1SB 1SC 1SD              
Chevrolet Avalanche1   LS   Z71 LT              
      1SJ (FF) 1SK (FF) 1SL 1SM 1SN            
  Cavalier   Base   LS LS Sport              
      1SA 1SB 1SA (FF) 1SA (FF)              
  Colorado   Base       LS            
      1SA 1SD 1SG 1SL 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SE (FF) 1SF (FF) 1SH (FF) 1SJ (FF)  
  Express 3   Cargo Cutaway Passenger   Conversion          
      1SA 1SA 1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD (FF)          
  Impala   Base     Fleet              
      1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD 1SE (FF) 1SF (FF)          
  Malibu   Base     LS   LT          
      1SA 1SB 1SF (FF)13 1SA  1SB (FF) 1SA(FF) 1SB(FF)        
  Monte Carlo LS     SS     Supercharged SS       
      1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC 1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC    
  Silverado 9   Work Truck Base LS Z71 LT            
      1SW 1SA 1SB (FF) 1SL (FF) 1SC            
  Suburban   LS   Z71 LT              
      1SJ (FF) 1SK (FF) 1SL    1SM              
  Tahoe   LS   Z71 LT              
      1SJ (FF) 1SK (FF) 1SL 1SM              
  TrailBlazer 11 LS   LT                
      1SA 1SB (FF) 1SD (FF) or (PDF) 1SE            
  TrailBlazer EXT 11 LS   LT                
      1SA 1SB (FF) 1SD (FF) or (PDF) 1SE            
  Venture 12   Plus LS Fleet LT              
      1SA(PDC) 1SC(PDC) 1SF 1SG(PDC)              
Oldsmobile Bravada   Bravada                    
      1SA                    
  Silhouette   GL GLS Premiere                
      1SA 1SC 1SD                
Pontiac Aztek2   Base   Uplevel without factory sunroof            
      1SA 1SB 1SC                
  Bonneville   SE   SLE GXP              
      1SB 1SC 1SA 1SB              
  Grand Prix   GT1Fleet  GT1Retail GT2 GTP              
      1SA (FF) 1SA  1SB (FF) 1SA              
  Montana 4   UN UM   UT              
      1SA(PDC) 1SA(PDC) 1SE(PDC) 1SX (PDC)              
  Sunfire 10   Coupe                    
      1SA 1SB(PDF) 1SC(PDF)                
GMC Canyon   SL   SLE                
    1SA 1SD 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SE (FF) 1SF (FF)          
  Envoy   SLE   SLT                
    1SA 1SB (FF) 1SC 1SD              
  Envoy XL   SLE   SLT                
    1SA 1SB (FF) 1SC 1SD              
  Envoy XUV   SLE   SLT                
    1SA 1SB (FF) 1SC 1SD              
  Savanna 3   Cargo Cutaway Passenger   Conversion          
    1SA 1SA 1SA (FF) 1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD (FF)          
  Sierra 9   Work Truck Base SLE SLT Denali            
    1SW 1SA 1SC (FF) 1SD 1SE            
  Yukon   SLE SLT   Denali              
    1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD 1SF              
  Yukon XL   SLE SLT   Denali              
      1SB (FF) 1SC (FF) 1SD 1SF              
Saab 5 9-3   9-3                    
      All 9-3                    
  9-5   9-5                    
      All 9-5                    
Saturn L300 6 L300•1 L300•2 L300•3                
  N/A (FF) (FF) or Premium Choice             
ION 7 ION•1 ION•2 ION•3                
  N/A (FF) (FF)                
VUE 8 VUE                    
  (FF)                    
Hummer H2   Base Adventure Luxury                
      1SA 1SB 1SC                

Cadillacs(except CTS) include a one year Directions & Connections Service Plan: All other models include a one year Safe & Sound Service Plan
Availability of all models is subject to change.

1 Avalanche: includes (UK3) Sound system feature, steering wheel mounted radio controls, Radio and Driver Information system.
2 Aztek: OnStar is deleted when (CF5)Sunroof is ordered.
3 Express/Savanna: Requires (TR9) Lighting and upgraded sound system (UB1 or UC6) - Not Available with (DF5) inside electrochromic rearview mirror
4 Montana: (PDC) Safety & Security Package, includes (UE1) OnStar, (UG1) Universal transmitter and (UA6) Theft-deterrent alarm system (requires (PDY) Convenience Package #2.)
5 Saab vehicles have limited service capability; the 9-5 does not have the Door Unlock and Remote Diagnostic capabilities; the all-new 9-3 Convertible and 9-3 Sport Sedan do not have Remote Diagnostics
6 Saturn L300, Level 3: Premium Choice Package includes OnStar or DVD Player or Sunroof as a standard feature, buyer's choice.
7 Saturn ION: requires the "Travel Package" and radio upgrade on ION 2
8 Saturn VUE: requires "Power Package" and radio upgrade.
9 Silverado/Sierra: Requires (UK3) Sound system feature and steering wheel mounted radio controls
10 Sunfire: (PDF) Protection Package, includes (AJ7) Air bags, side-impact, driver and right front passenger and (UE1) OnStar (Requires (PDC) Security Package andÝ(US8) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player.)
11 TrailBlazer & TrailBlazer EXT: LS Requires (CF5) Sunroof and includes (DF5)Mirror, inside rearview electrochromic mirror. LT includes (DF5)Mirror, inside rearview electrochromic mirror when free flow.ÝÝOnStar is included with (PDF)LT Package 1.
12 Venture: (PDC)Deluxe Convenience Package, includes (UE1) OnStar, (DK6) Overhead-Extended-Console, and (UG1) HomeLink Transmitter (requires (U68) Driver Information Center, and (UN0)Sound System, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player.)
13 Malibu Fleet 1SF requires (UPO) ETR AM/FM stereo with cassette and CD player and (AY1) Side Head Curtain Air bags.

 

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

TBD

TBD

Neon

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/21/03

Concorde, Intrepid, 300M

2003 order banks closed

**

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2004 Concorde, Intrepid, 300M 2004 order banks closed ** **

Special Paint: Intrepid Police, Special Service

2003 order banks closed

TBD

TBD

Voyager, Caravan, Grand Caravan

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/21/03

Town & Country, AWD

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/21/03
2004 Pacifica N/A Open 1/16/03

Trucks

Grand Cherokee

2003 order banks closed

Open

1/1/03

Durango

2003 order banks closed

TBD

TBD

Wrangler

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/21/03

Liberty

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/7/03

DR Ram 1500

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/28/03

DR Ram 2500

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/28/03

DR Ram 3500

2003 order banks closed

Open

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

Dakota Regular Pickup, Quad Cab, Club Cab

2003 order banks closed

Open

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

Ram Vans

2003 order banks closed

N/A

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

PT Cruiser

2003 order banks closed

Open

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.

**Anticipated production start-up of the replacement vehicle for Concorde, Intrepid and 300M, based on DaimlerChryslerís new LX platform, is first quarter 2004.

Ford, Lincoln & Mercury

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date*

2004 Order Bank Open Date*

2004 Production Startup*

Cars/Minivans

LS

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/14/03

Town Car

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/14/03

ZX2

2003 order banks closed

N/A

Discontinued

Crown Victoria

2003 order banks closed

Open

TBD

Crown Victoria Police

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/21/03

Crown Victoria Natural Gas (CNG)

2003 order banks closed

Open

TBD

Grand Marquis

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/21/03
Marauder N/A Open TBD

Mustang

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/4/03

Focus

7/18/03

Open

9/22/03

Taurus

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/4/03

Sable

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/4/03

Taurus/Sable Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/4/03

T-Bird

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/14/03
Windstar Wagon 2003 order banks closed 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 Open 8/25/03
Monterey (replaces Villager) N/A Open 8/25/03

Trucks

Econoline Van/Wagon/Cutaway

2003 order banks closed

Open

9/15/03

Econoline Van/Wagon/Cutaway Dedicated Nat. Gas

2003 order banks closed

Open

9/15/03

F-Series Light Duty – Super Crew (all-new F-150)

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/21/03

F-Series Light Duty – Super Cab and Regular Cab "Heritage"

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/18/03
F-Series Light Duty – Super Cab and Regular Cab (all-new F-150) N/A Open 6/9/03
F-Series Super Duty 2003 order banks closed Open 7/14/03
F-Series SD Strip Chassis 2003 order banks closed Open 8/4/03

F150 CNG

2003 order banks closed

Open

TBD
F150 LPG 2003 order banks closed Open TBD

Escape **

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/9/03

Ranger

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/4/03
Ranger FFV 2003 order banks closed N/A Discontinued

Navigator

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/4/03

Expedition

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/4/03

Explorer 4DR

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/4/03
Mountaineer 2003 order banks closed Open 8/4/03

Explorer Sport

2003 order banks closed

N/A

Discontinued
Explorer Sport Trac 2003 order banks closed Open 8/4/03

Excursion

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/14/03
Aviator 2003 order banks closed Open 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.

**The 2004 Escape will have a short Model Year run. The tentative 2004 final order due date is 10/17/03. The tentative 2005 Job #1 is 12/15/03.

GM

Division

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date*

2004 Order Bank Open Date *

2004 Production Startup *

Cars

Buick

Century

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/19/03
 

Regal

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/19/03
 

LeSabre

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/5/03
 

Park Avenue

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/5/03

Cadillac

Seville

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/20/03
 

Deville

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/20/03
  CTS 2003 order banks closed Open 6/9/03
 

XLR

N/A

Open

5/5/03

Chevrolet

Malibu Classic

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/2/03
  Malibu (all-new) N/A Open 8/11/03
  Malibu Maxx N/A TBD TBD
 

Impala

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/19/03
 

Impala Police/Taxi

2003 order banks closed

Open

TBD
 

Monte Carlo

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/19/03
 

Cavalier

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/9/03
  Cavalier w/KL6 CNG Bi-Fuel Eng. 2003 order banks closed Open TBD
 

Corvette

TBD

Open

6/23/03

Oldsmobile

Alero

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/4/03
 

Aurora

2003 order banks closed

N/A

Discontinued

Pontiac

Sunfire

5/6/03

Open

6/9/03
 

Grand Am

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/02/03
 

Grand Prix

2003 order banks closed

Open

2/3/03
 

Bonneville

2003 order banks closed

Open

10/15/03
  Bonneville GXP N/A 9/29/03 Dec - 03
  Vibe 2003 order banks closed Open 5/5/03

Trucks/Minivans

Chevrolet

Tracker

TBD

Open

6/16/03
 

Avalanche

2003 order banks closed

Open

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

Venture

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/23/03
  Special Equipment: Venture 2003 order banks closed Open TBD
  Colorado N/A Open 10/8/03
 

S-10 (except Crew Cab)

7/15/03

N/A

Discontinued
  Special Equipment: S-10 (except Crew Cab) 2003 order banks closed N/A Discontinued
  S-10 Crew Cab 2003 order banks closed N/A 6/16/03
  Special Equipment: S-10 Crew Cab 2003 order banks closed N/A TBD
 

Blazer

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/16/03
  Special Equipment: Blazer 2003 order banks closed Open TBD
  Trailblazer Closed Open 6/16/03
  Special Equipment: Trailblazer 2003 order banks closed Open TBD
  Trailblazer EXT 2003 order banks closed Open 7/14/03
  Special Equipment: Trailblazer EXT 2003 order banks closed Open TBD
 

Express

2003 order banks closed

Open

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

Silverado

2003 order banks closed

Open

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

Tahoe

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/23/03
  Special Equipment: Tahoe 2003 order banks closed Open TBD
 

Suburban

2003 order banks closed

Open

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

Astro

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/21/03
  Special Equipment: Astro 2003 order banks closed Open TBD
  SSR N/A Open 10/31/03
  Kodiak C4500, C5500 2003 order banks closed TBD TBD
  Kodiak C6500, C7500, C8500 2003 order banks closed Open TBD

GMC

Sonoma (except Crew Cab)

7/15/03

N/A

Discontinued
  Special Equipment: Sonoma (except Crew Cab) 2003 order banks closed N/A Discontinued
  Sonoma (Crew Cab) 2003 order banks closed N/A 6/16/03
  Special Equipment: Sonoma (Crew Cab) 2003 order banks closed N/A TBD
  Canyon N/A Open 10/8/03
 

Envoy

2003 order banks closed

Open

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

Savana

2003 order banks closed

Open

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

Sierra

2003 order banks closed

Open

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

Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali/ Denali XL

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/23/03
  Special Equipment: Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali/Denali XL 2003 order banks closed Open TBD
 

Safari

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/21/03
  Special Equipment: Safari 2003 order banks closed Open TBD
  Topkick C4500, C5500 2003 order banks closed TBD TBD
  Topkick C6500, C7500, C8500 2003 order banks closed Open TBD

Buick

Rendezvous

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/2/03
  Ranier N/A Open 7/14/03

Cadillac

Escalade

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/23/03
 

Escalade EXT

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/4/03
  SRX N/A Open 6/16/03

Oldsmobile

Silhouette

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/23/03
 

Bravada

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/16/03

Pontiac

Montana

2003 order banks closed

Open

6/23/03
 

Aztek

2003 order banks closed

Open

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.

Hummer

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

Mazda

Model

2003 Tentative Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date

Protégé/ Protégé 5

2003 order banks closed

Open

9/16/03

Miata

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/22/03

MPV

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/20/03

Tribute

2003 order banks closed

Open

Mid-June

B-Series Truck

2003 order banks closed

Open

August

Mazda6

2003 order banks closed

Open

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 Deliveries Begin

Altima (50 State Emissions)

2003 order banks closed

Open

9/22/03
Altima (CA Emissions) 2003 order banks closed Open 10/20/03

Sentra (50 State & CA)

2003 order banks closed

Open

5/1/03

Maxima

2003 order banks closed

Open

4/23/03

Pathfinder

2003 order banks closed

Open

11/1/03
Pathfinder Armada N/A Open 11/1/03

Xterra

2003 order banks closed

Open

11/1/03

Quest

N/A

Open

7/1/03

Frontier

2003 order banks closed

Open

11/1/03
Murano N/A Open 10/1/03
Titan N/A Open 12/1/03

 

SAAB

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date
9-3 Sport Sedan 2003 order banks closed Open 8/11/03

9-3 Convertible

Port stock availability only

TBD

TBD

9-5 Sedan

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/11/03

9-5 SportWagon

2003 order banks closed

Open

8/11/03

 

Saturn

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date

2004 Order Bank Open Date

2004 Production Startup Date
ION 2003 order banks closed Open 7/17/03

L-Series

2003 order banks closed

Open

7/14/03

VUE

2003 order banks closed

8/4/03

8/25/03

 

Subaru

Model

2003 Final Order Due Date *

2004 Order Bank Open Date *

2004 Production Startup Date *

Forester

2003 order banks closed

Open

May-03

Legacy/Outback

2003 order banks closed

Open

June-03

Impreza

2003 order banks closed

Open

March-03

Baja

2003 order banks closed

Open

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

2003 order banks closed

Open

August-03

Camry Solara

2003 order banks closed

Open

July-03

Celica

2003 order banks closed

Open

August-03

Avalon

2003 order banks closed

Open

June-03

Sienna

2003 order banks closed

Open

April-03

RAV4/RAV4 EV

2003 order banks closed

Open

August-03

4Runner

2003 order banks closed

Open

August-03

Tacoma

2003 order banks closed

Open

August-03

Tundra

2003 order banks closed

Open

August-03

Sequoia

2003 order banks closed

Open

September-03

LandCruiser

2003 order banks closed

Open

August-03

Highlander

2003 order banks closed

Open

September-03

Echo

2003 order banks closed

Open

August-03

Prius

2003 order banks closed

Open

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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