Whether outfitted as the ultimate family travel vehicle or as a hardworking business partner, Chevy Express full-size vans are versatile performers.
"Our Chevy Express vans provide amazing versatility," said John Gaydash, Chevy Express brand manager. "With Chevy Express van, both our personal-use and professional-use customers can get the right tool for the job."
For 1999, Chevy Express
and the newly renamed Chevy Express Cargo Van are able to satisfy a wide
variety of customers. Both vans feature a wide range of model choices including
G1500, G2500, G3500 series, and two wheelbases (135" and 155"
on 2500 and 3500 models).
All models provide a long list of safety and security features. For example, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, daytime running lamps, next generation driver and front-passenger air bags and reinforced safety-cage construction are all provided as standard equipment -- credentials unmatched by any other full-size van.
For additional security, all Chevy Express vans feature the Passlock® theft-deterrent system. It will not allow the vehicle to start unless the proper key is used.
Chevy Express models provide impressive comfort and convenience features. The front wheelwells are positioned for easy entry and exit -- which are complimented by generous legroom and easy access to the rear. Chevy Express can seat up to 15 passengers (available on G3500 Extended Wheelbase models) for the ultimate people mover.
Chevy Express Cargo Vans and Passenger Vans with rear seats removed, provide up to 316.8 cubic feet of cargo room (Extended Wheelbase models), making them the ultimate cargo movers as well.
Items such as air conditioning, Scotchgard® protection, intermittent wipers and a Tilt-Wheel steering column are standard on Chevy Express Passenger Vans.
On the exterior, Chevy
Express offers additional thoughtful features. For example, concealed rear-door
hinges are less susceptible to corrosion and allow the rear doors to be
opened wide for easy loading/unloading of large, bulky objects. On side
doors, customers are able to choose -- at no extra cost -- between a 60/40
panel door or a sliding door (sliding door not available on Cargo model
with Upfitter Package).
Commercial customers especially appreciate Chevy Express' large roof drip rails that not only channel rain away from the doors, but also provide a convenient place to anchor aftermarket rooftop accessories. Chevy Express Cargo Van also offers a wide range of door and window configurations to suit the customer.
Chevy Express Cargo Van offers a comprehensive Upfitter Package for authorized van converters. This package provides a basic vehicle that's ready to receive the customer features and touches that help make Chevy Express Cargo Van an ideal vehicle for recreation and travel.
Under the hood, G1500-series models and the G2500 Cargo Van feature the standard Vortec 4300 V6, the G2500 Passenger Van, and all G3500 models feature the Vortec 5700 V8. Depending on model, optional engines include the Vortec 5000 V8, Vortec 7400 big block V8 and the 6.5 Liter Turbo-Diesel V8 -- truly a versatile lineup.
Chevy Express and Chevy Express Cargo Van are ready and willing to get the job done .
Call your ARI Representative for more information.
Safety/Security
Next Generation Driver and Passenger Air Bags
Transmissions
Increased durability and improved sealing for the 4L60E and 4L80E transmissions
Two New Colors
Medium Fernmist Green Metallic
Medium Bronzemist Metallic
The Q45 goes on sale this month at Infiniti's 150 retailers and has a price of $48,200 (MSRP). Standard model prices are down $1,000 compared to last year's standard Q45 on an equipment-adjusted basis.
In addition to the standard model, a touring model Q45t is offered with an even higher level of luxury and performance. Its starting price is $49,900 the same as the 1998 Q45t when adjusted for equipment, the 1999 Q45t is $500 lower than last year's model.
The Q45, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary of production in 1999, comes equipped with enhancements and refinements designed to keep it at the top of its class in terms of luxury, performance, safety and sophistication.
Prices for the 1999 Nissan Maxima and three of the four Altimas are unchanged from the price in effect at the end of the 1998 model year. The other Altima is up $100.
After adjusting for additional standard equipment on the 1999 cars, the Altima is actually down about $94 (MSRP) and the Maxima is down an average of $73 (MSRP). The price of the Nissan Pathfinder sport utility is slightly higher than last year with an average increase of $74.
Mazda North American Operations has cut the price of the Millenia sedan by about $2,400 from the final 1998 price. The base price of the 1999 is $26,995 (MSRP).
The Millenia S is $31,495 (MSRP) down $5,550 from last year.
The Lexus division of Toyota Motor Sales, U. S. A., Inc., announced in early-September availability of its 1999 model lineup and prices for 1999 cars and sport utility vehicles. Slight increases on certain models reflect product improvements and the addition of popular optional equipment made standard for 1999. Here is an overview of 1999 prices:
ES300, with new V6 engine and new standard equipment including traction control, daytime running lights and auto up and down front windows will sell for $30,905 (MSRP), an increase of $115.
LS400 will have incorporated as standard equipment leather and walnut-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob. The base price will be $53,605 (MSRP), an increase of $405.
SC300 and SC400 Sport Coupes have been upgraded with several new luxury, safety and environmental enhancements including standard trunk mounted 6-disc CD auto changer, carpeted floor mats, daytime running lights, digital sound processor and automatic sound levelizer system. The 1999 SC300 is $42,905 (MSRP), up $1,805, and the SC400 will be priced at $55,205 (MSRP), an increase of $2,205.
GS300 and GS400 will adopt daytime running lights and carpeted floor mats as standard and will be priced at $37,500 (MSRP) for the GS300, up $405, and the GS400 is priced at $45,505 (MSRP), an increase of $555.
RX300 Sport Utility will have a retail price of $33,205 for the four-wheel drive model and $31,805 for the front-wheel drive version, an increase of $255 for each model.
LX470 Premium Luxury SUV will be priced at $55,905 (MSRP), an increase of $955.
In August, Toyota announced that "on a sales weighted average, Corolla and Camry prices remained, essentially, unchanged for 1999." Prices for the all-new Camry Solara Sport Coupe range from $18,638 to $24,988. See ARI Purchasing News, number 817, dated August 24, 1998 for details.
Prices on Toyota's comprehensive lineup of sport utility vehicles were increased slightly to account for product improvements. The RAV4 received a minimal average price increase of $77. 4Runner received a facelift and major product upgrades that included a new four-wheel-drive system on the Limited grade. The average increase was $388. The Land Cruiser prices increased $528.
The Sienna minivan price increased an average of $245 and the Tacoma pickup truck received an average increase of $244. The Avalon price increase was $219, after some equipment upgrades in standard equipment.
The Escalade
goes on sale at Cadillac dealers in the U.S. this fall. Production has already
started at GM's Arlington, Texas assembly plant. Escalade's list of optional
equipment is so extensive that no other options are available. A customer
only needs to choose one of four exterior colors: Sable Black, Aspen White,
Silver Sand or Bordeaux Red.
The retail price is $46,525 including the destination charge
of $600. All Escalades will have four-wheel drive. Inside, the Escalade
will be equipped with heated seats, a Bose audio system with a six-disc
CD changer and wood trim. A 255-hp Vortec
V-8 is the only engine offered. Seats are covered in the same "Nuance"
leather as other Cadillac models.
The all-new Escalade is the very first sport utility vehicle in the 96-year history of Cadillac.
As an added feature it is equipped with the all-new OnStar three-button vehicle communications system, which includes an integrated console positioned in the headliner. Since no "Fleet Allocation" will be available for the entire 1999 model year, it is recommended that these vehicles be purchased as a "direct" or "stock" purchase from a local dealer. ARI will monitor the situation and announce any change.
ARI Pool Vehicle Inventory
| Cars | |||||||
| Yr. | Make | Cyl |
Model | Dr |
Location | Invoice |
Ref # |
| 99 | Dodge | 6 |
Intrepid | 4 |
Call Your ARI Representative for Locations | $18,744 |
multiple |
| 99 | Ford | 6 | Taurus SE | 4 | Call Your ARI Representative for Locations | $17,433 |
multiple |
| 98 | Pontiac | 6 | Grand Prix SE | 4 | Call Your ARI Representative for Locations | $17,655 |
multiple |
Trucks | |||||||
| Yr. | Make | Cyl |
Model | Location | Invoice |
Ref # | |
| 98 | Chevrolet | 8 |
C2500 Ext. Cab P/U | Mt. Wolf, PA | $21,486 |
98068 | |
| 98 | Ford | 6 |
Explorer XLT 4 Dr. | Kalkaska, MI | $24,101 |
28877 | |
| 98 | Isuzu | 6 |
FVR 10 w/22' Dry Freight Body | Janesville, WI | $51,744 |
97036 | |
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!
