| Small / Compact | Invoice Credit VX5 $ |
| Chevrolet Metro | 400 |
| Chevrolet Prizm | 500 |
| Chevrolet Cavalier | 650 |
| Pontiac Sunfire | 650 |
| Pontiac Grand Am | 700 |
| Oldsmobile Alero | 700 |
| Midsize | |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 800 |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 1,300 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 800 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 800 |
| Buick Century | 800 |
| Buick Regal | 850 |
| Oldsmobile Intrigue | 850 |
| Large | |
| Chevrolet Impala | 750 |
| Pontiac Bonneville | 750 |
| Buick LeSabre | 750 |
| Luxury | |
| Buick Park Avenue | 2,000 |
| Cadillac DeVille | 2,000 |
| Cadillac SeVille | 2,000 |
| Cadillac Eldorado | 2,000 |
| Cadillac Catera | 2,000 |
| Minivans | |
| Chevrolet Venture | 1,250 |
| Pontiac Montana | 1,250 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1,250 |
Nissan will offer an invoice credit to qualified fleet accounts on the following vehicles:
| Model | $ Invoice Credit |
| 1999 Sentra (until April, 2000) | 1,000 |
| 2000 Sentra (starts April, 2000) | None |
| Altima | 750 |
| Maxima | None |
| Frontier Pickup | 800 |
| Frontier Crew Cab Pickup | 800 |
| Pathfinder | 1,000 |
| Quest | 800 |
| Xterra | None |
According to the June 7, 1999 issue of Automotive News, an auto industry weekly publication, GMs Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac divisions increased prices an average of $63 on May 17, 1999. This is GM's second general price hike since the introduction of the 1999 models. Prices went up an average of $73 in mid January.
This increase brings GM's average increase to 2.4% or an average of $532 since the end of the 1998 model year.
During the first week of June Nissan released the price of its 2000 Maxima sedans. The base GXE is down $450 from the 1999 model and the top-of- the-line GLE is down $650. The mid-range SE is up $150.
The price of Nissan's new 2000 Xterra Sport Utility will start at $17,869. It goes on sale this month. The Xterra fits between the Honda CR-V (at $18,965) and the Toyota RAV4 (at $16,838).
Nissan's Frontier pickup prices were also announced, along with this price notice, and their prices were up only slightly from 1999 prices.
Toyota announced on April 26, 1999, that price assurance is available with prior approval from the TMS (Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.) Corporate Fleet Department on "J" category fleet orders for the models listed below only.
"TMS assures that 2000 model introduction price levels on advance fleet orders received at TMS no later than Thursday, September 16, 1999 and subsequently approved, assigned, and scheduled through November 1999 production, will not exceed August 1, 1999 model TMS dealer invoice price level plus increases resulting from any changes (including specification changes, safety equipment and required emissions equipment), plus 2 percent for Corolla, Camry, Tacoma, RAV4, 4Runner and 3 percent for Solara and Sienna, plus 5 percent for Avalon."
In addition, on this same date, TMS announced the 2000 Model Year Commercial Fleet Incentive Invoice Credit Program. Eligible "J" category ordered units will be identified by a factory accessory code (H1) for approved commercial fleets on the following three vehicles: Corolla $700, Camry $300 and Tacoma Truck $1,300.
More details are available from Toyota Fleet or your ARI Representative.
DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations will offer a "free" Commercial Fleet package on the 2000 MY base Dodge Intrepid.
The Commercial Safety/Convenience group ( order code - AWC ) will include:
* Remote/Keyless Entry (AJF)
* Power Driver Seat (JPV)
* Daytime Running Lights (LMK) - U.S. only since it is already standard in Canada.
(note: ONLY code AWC - coding AJF, JPV, or LMK in addition to AWC will cause an order error. )
This package will be available at no charge to all eligible Fleet accounts that acquire vehicles through the 2000 MY Fleet Purchase/Daily Rental Purchase Program (Commercial and Daily Rental Risk customers ONLY). This package will be in addition to any published 2000 MY allowances on Dodge Intrepid models.
General Motors Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. announced on April 19, 1999, a five-year collaboration to speed development of advanced technology vehicles in the 21st century.
"This agreement could define the future of the automobile," GM Vice Chairman Harry Pearce said in announcing, with Toyota Executive Vice President Akihiro Wada, the joint efforts on electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell technologies.
The companies have identified more than a dozen advanced vehicle and system projects that will be researched together, potentially involving hundreds of engineers.
The agreement calls for development of:
* A common set of electric traction and control components for future battery electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles.
* Batteries and battery test procedures, vehicle safety requirements, and continued work on improved inductive charging systems for battery electric vehicles.
* Powertrain and control systems for next generation hybrid electric vehicles.
* Future systems design, fuel selection and processing to support production of fuel cell powered vehicles.
The companies stressed that while the future for advanced technology vehicles is unclear, whatever technology is adopted must be widely available.
| DAIMLERCHRYSLER | ||
| Vehicle Line | Order 2000 |
Plant Start |
| Sebring/Convertible | NOW |
7/5/99 |
| Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Neon - 2 Dr. | NOW |
7/5/99 |
| Neon 4 Dr. | NOW |
7/26/99 |
| Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/300M | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Voyager/Caravan/Grand Voyager/Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Grand Cherokee | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Durango | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Wrangler | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Cherokee | NOW |
7/19/99 |
BR 1500 Dodge Ram Conventional Cab / Dakota |
NOW |
6/23/99 |
| BR 2500 / 3500 Dodge Ram Conventional Cab / Cab and Chassis | NOW |
8/2/99 |
| BE Dodge Ram / Club Cabs /Quad Cabs | NOW |
8/2/99 |
| Dodge Ram Vans/Wagons | NOW |
8/2/99 |
| FORD | ||
| Vehicle Line | Order 2000 | Plant Start |
| Lincoln LS | NOW |
4/19/99 |
| Focus 4 Dr/Wagon | NOW |
7/19/99 |
Focus 3 Dr |
8/1/99 |
10/4/99 |
| Escort | N/A |
TBD |
| Town Car | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Continental | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Navigator | 6/21/99 |
8/5/99 |
| Super Duty F-Series | 6/21/99 |
8/16/99 |
| Explorer | NOW |
7/28/99 |
| Cougar | NOW |
8/9/99 |
| Ranger | NOW |
8/3/99 |
| Crown Vic | NOW |
8/9/99 |
| Mustang | NOW |
8/2/99 |
| Windstar Wagon/Van | NOW |
8/3/99 |
| F-Series Under 8500 # | NOW |
8/2/99 |
| Econoline | NOW |
8/16/99 |
| Expedition | NOW |
8/5/99 |
| Contour/Mystique | 6/22/99 |
8/23/99 |
| Taurus/Sable* | 7/19/99 |
10/4/99 |
| Escort ZX2/Villager | 6/22/99 |
8/30/99 |
| Excursion | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Grand Marquis | NOW |
8/9/99 |
| Mountaineer | NOW |
7/28/99 |
| * These models can still be ordered as 1999 models intil July 16, 1999 (Sedans Only) | ||
| GENERAL MOTORS CARS | ||
| Vehicle Line | Order 2000 | Plant Start |
| Cavalier/Sunfire | NOW |
6/11/99 |
| Lumina | NOW |
7/22/99 |
| LeSabre | NOW |
4/22/99 |
| Metro/Tracker | NOW |
7/26/99 |
| Camaro/Firebird | NOW |
6/23/99 |
| Venture/Silhouette/Montana | NOW |
7/1/99 |
| Malibu | NOW |
7/26/99 |
| Park Avenue | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Bonneville | NOW |
8/2/99 |
| Regal/Century | NOW |
7/22/99 |
| Grand Prix/Intrigue | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Alero/Grand Am/Prizm | NOW |
7/29/99 |
| Monte Carlo | NOW |
6/21/99 |
| Impala 1 | NOW |
3/22/99 |
| All Cadillacs | NOW |
7/26/99 |
| (1) Advance allocation from GM is required for this model | ||
| GENERAL MOTORS TRUCKS | ||
| Vehicle Line | Order 2000 | Plant Start |
| Silverado/Sierra | NOW |
6/21/99 |
| C/K 25/3500/Crew/ 3500 HD | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Astro/Safari | NOW |
7/19/99 |
| Express/Savana | NOW |
6/18/99 |
| Tahoe 4-door/Yukon | NOW |
7/22/99 |
| Denali/Escalade | NOW |
7/22/99 |
| Suburban/Yukon | 9/6/99 |
11/22/99 |
| S10/Sonoma | 6/14/99 |
8/16/99 |
| Blazer/Jimmy/Envoy | 6/21/99 |
8/23/99 |
The estimated dates noted above are based upon current information from the manufacturers. They are subject to change without notice. Some models are produced at more than one plant. When production occurs at more than one plant, the first plant start-date is shown. Column 1 indicates the date 2000 models can be ordered. Column 2 is for information only, showing the date 2000 model vehicles are expected to start production. Dates in column 2 can vary by assembly plant and are subject to change by the manufacturer. Call your ARI Representative for more information. Detach and save this page for future reference. | ||
SEBASTOPOL, Calif., June 2, 1999 In the first promotion of its kind, automotive and electrical vehicle manufacturers are combining to provide California consumers with a unique transportation solution.
This summer new Mercury Mountaineer SUVs will come with a ZAPPY electric scooter inside, made by Northern California's ZAPWORLD.COM (OTC BB:ZAPP). The offer is good through June 30th at Lincoln Mercury dealers in California and Hawaii.
The battery powered ZAPPY is one of the world's most portable electric vehicles, able to fold to the size of a small suitcase. The ZAPPY can be used as stand-alone personal transportation or in conjunction with a car, bus, boat, train, airplane or RV. It travels at bicycle speeds with a single battery charge lasting several miles. The ZAPPY can be recharged at any household outlet with its portable charger or by a cigarette lighter with an optional mobile charger.
The Mountaineer is Mercury's popular entry into the sport utility market. For information on Mercury products, visit ,www.mercuryvehicles.com.
ARI Pool Vehicle Inventory | |||||||
Cars | |||||||
| Yr. | Make | Cyl |
Model | Dr |
Location | Invoice |
Ref # |
| 99 | Dodge | 6 | Intrepid | 4 | Call Your ARI Representative for Locations | $18,593 | multiple |
| 99 | Ford | 6 | Taurus SE | 4 | Call Your ARI Representative for Locations | $16,610 | multiple |
| 99 | Pontiac | 6 | Grand Prix SE | 4 | Call Your ARI Representative for Locations | $18,057 | multiple |
Trucks | |||||||
| Yr. | Make | Cyl |
Model | Location | Invoice |
Ref # | |
| 99 | Chevy | 6 | S10 Ext Cab | Englewood, CO | $15,443 | 07057A | |
| 98 | Chevy | 8 | G 1500 Express Cargo Van | Dubuque, Il | $18,204 | 84022 | |
| 99 | Chevy | 6 | G 1500 Express Cargo Van | Superior, WI | $17,872 | 84005 | |
| 99 | Chevy | 8 | G30 Cargo Van | Columbus, OH | $19,480 | 05723 | |
99 |
Chevy |
8 |
C2500 Chassis Cab | Millersburg, PA | $18,409 | 02273X | |
99 |
Chevy |
8 |
C3500 Chassis Cab | Millersburg, PA | $18,163 | 02274 | |
| 99 | Dodge | 8 | RAM 1500 4x2 Reg Cab | Alexandria, LA | $18,459 | 50973 | |
99 |
Dodge |
8 |
RAM 1500 4x4 Reg Cab | Alexandria, LA | $21,128 | 50967 | |
99 |
Dodge |
8 |
RAM 1500 4x4 Reg. Cab | Alexandria, VA | $21,128 | 50967 | |
99 |
Dodge |
8 |
RAM 1500 4x4 Quad Cab | Peoria, AZ | $25,217 | 01722E | |
99 |
Dodge |
6 |
Durango 4 Dr 4x4 | Chicago, Il | $26,129 | 99005 | |
99 |
Dodge |
8 |
RAM 12 Passenger Wagon | Downey, CA | $20,947 | 199901 | |
| 99 | Ford | 8 | F150 4x2 Reg Cab | Delray Beach, Fl | $19,423 | 18099P | |
| 99 | Ford | 6 | E150 Cargo Van | Lynnwood, WA | $16,873 | 29681 | |
| 99 | Ford | 8 | F350 Chassis Cab | Boyne City, MI | $23,753 | 29351 | |
| 99 | Ford | 8 | F250 Supercab 4x2 | Riverdale, CA | $21,224 | 12037 | |
| 99 | Ford | 6 | E250 Cargo Van | Bakersfield, CA | $18,106 | 09945 | |
| 99 | Ford | 6 | Windstar LX Wagon | Prairie, MN | $21,307 | 99024 | |
99 |
Ford |
8 |
F150 4x2 Reg Cab | Lexington, SC | $19,423 | 17799P | |
| 99 | GMC | 8 | G30 15 Passenger Van | Menlo Park, CA | $25,186 | 02167 | |
| 99 | GMC | 6 | Safari Cargo Van | Davis, CA | $18,871 | 00297 | |
99 |
Plymouth |
6 |
Grand Voyager SE Pass Van | Houston, TX | $21,207 | 04682 | |
When a "Stock Purchase" is desired,
you may consider using a vehicle from the ARI "Pool" to save money
and time. | |||||||
