CarsDirect.com January 2003 Best Bargains Include Both New and Perennial Favorites.Business Editors & Automotive Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2003 `In With the New, Out With the Old' Strategy -- Plus Additional Savings and Manufacturer Programs -- Keep Consumers Firmly in the Driver's Seat driv·er's seat n. A position of control or authority. CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced its January 2003 Best Bargains list. Vehicles included on the list are selected each month by CarsDirect.com's team of pricing experts, who analyze the more than 170,000 price configurations before making their final choices. January's Best Bargains selection proves once again that manufacturer rebates aren't just ammunition for moving aging models or volume cars. This month, buyers can find significant first-time savings on new-for-2003 entries like the Isuzu Ascender The Isuzu Ascender is a mid-size SUV from Isuzu, built by General Motors. Introduced for 2003, the 7-passenger Ascender replaced the mid-size Isuzu Trooper. A shorter 5-passenger model was made available for 2004 as a replacement for the Rodeo and the Axiom. , Isuzu's version of the popular Chevrolet Trailblazer The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a mid-size SUV produced by the Chevrolet division of American automaker General Motors. It was introduced in 1999 as an upscale trim line of the Blazer. EXT EXT Extension EXT Extended EXT External Ext Extraction EXT Exterior (screenwriting) EXT Extinguisher EXT Extruded EXT Extinguished EXT Exeter, England, United Kingdom - Exeter (Airport Code) . SUVs continue to zoom off dealer lots, fueled by super deals on even relatively recent entries like the 2003 Nissan Xterra The Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV based on the Nissan F-Alpha platform as of the 2005 model year, and shares many similarities with the Nissan Frontier pickup. The Xterra is slotted below the Pathfinder in Nissan's lineup. and 2003 Jeep Liberty The Jeep Liberty (KJ/KK), or Jeep Cherokee (KJ/KK) outside North America, is a compact SUV produced by the Jeep marque of DaimlerChrysler. It was introduced for 2002 with styling inspired by the Dakar[1] and Jeepster [2] concept cars. . Add special manufacturer programs like Ford's just-announced "Early Bird" lease trade-in offer, plus low prices on popular models like the Lexus RX The Lexus RX is a mid-size entry-level luxury crossover SUV produced by Toyota Motor Corporation. It is the world's first mid-size crossover SUV. In North America, Europe, Oceania, and parts of Asia, including Singapore as a 2003 introduction and Japan as a 2008 introduction, it is 300, and January becomes an excellent time to consider a new vehicle purchase. Vehicles qualifying for the CarsDirect.com Best Bargains designation include popular new cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles This page lists sports utility vehicles currently in production (as of April 2007), as well as past models. The list includes crossover SUVs, Mini SUVs, Compact SUVs and other similar vehicles. that currently offer the most attractive combination of national and regional manufacturer rebates and incentives, those that offer a historic low price point, or vehicles with prices that include other special programs. "Trend Spotting" Starts with Accurate Pricing Data Tracking the actual prices buyers are paying is as easy as clicking on www.carsdirect.com. Because all prices on the web site are guaranteed, there's no guess work -- the price a shopper sees is the actual price he or she will pay for the vehicle through the company's Direct buying option. Analyzing these constantly shifting prices allows CarsDirect.com's vehicle specialist team to note developing trends very early on and to immediately note price changes in CarsDirect.com's suite of research and buying tools. "Our commitment to creating a seamless car buying experience means giving consumers all the data they need to make a purchase decision during just one visit to www.carsdirect.com," said Bob Brisco, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CarsDirect.com. "That means including up-to-the-minute intelligence on which manufacturers are offering the best possible new vehicle savings, what models they apply to, in which zip code zip code System of postal-zone codes (zip stands for “zone improvement plan”) introduced in the U.S. in 1963 to improve mail delivery and exploit electronic reading and sorting capabilities. they are available and what bargains are especially noteworthy or tempting during any given month." CarsDirect.com Best Bargains for January 2003 For January, the CarsDirect.com Best Bargains list includes much more than vehicles in the "out with the old, in with the new" category. While manufacturers still follow a clearinghouse strategy to make room in dealer showrooms for models that are due for replacement or refreshening, many are also rewarding buyers with strong savings opportunities on vehicles that are new or recent additions in the marketplace. This month's Best Bargains include two such choices -- the 2003 Isuzu Ascender, based on the popular Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, and the rugged 2003 Nissan Xterra, which has never before been available with a consumer rebate. Sport Utility Vehicles 1. 2003 Isuzu Ascender -- Manufacturer rebates up to $2,000 2. 2003 Jeep Liberty -- Manufacturer rebates up to $1,000 3. 2003 Nissan Xterra -- Manufacturer rebates up to $750 Minivans and Trucks 1. 2003 Toyota Sienna Not to be confused with Toyota Sienta. The Toyota Sienna is a minivan built in the United States for the North American market, and shares its platform and engine with the Toyota Camry. -- Manufacturer rebates up to $2,500 2. 2003 Toyota Tundra The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck sold by Toyota, replacing the Toyota T100. It is similar to the Toyota Sequoia, and Toyota Tacoma. The Tundra was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the year for the year -- Manufacturer rebates up to $2,000 3. 2003 Ford F-150 -- Manufacturer rebates up to $2,000 Cars 1. 2003 Chevrolet Malibu The Chevrolet Malibu (named after Malibu, California) is a mid-size car produced in the United States by General Motors. It is marketed in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Israel. -- Manufacturer rebates up to $3,000 2. 2003 Ford Focus -- Manufacturer rebates up to $2,000 3. 2003 Nissan Sentra -- Manufacturer rebates up to $1,000 To see rebates and incentives or up-front transaction prices for any of these Best Bargains, shoppers simply go to www.carsdirect.com, and click on the vehicle make and model of their choice. Additional New Vehicle Savings Alerts Though they don't qualify for the Best Bargains list due to lack of manufacturer rebates, two additional vehicles deserve an honorable mention this month according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. CarsDirect.com's pricing experts. The pricing team is noting significant transaction price decreases for the popular 2003 Lexus RX 300 and 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
The Subaru Impreza WRX, is a turbocharged version of the Subaru Impreza, an all-wheel drive automobile. It is available as a sedan or wagon. . Both models are benefiting from new dealer incentive programs that are making these two models top value choices. In addition, Ford has just launched a program that gives Ford Focus, Taurus, Windstar or Ranger lease customers a superb opportunity to upgrade to a 2002 or 2003 Ford division vehicle. "Early birds" get more much more than the proverbial worm -- for eligible customers whose lease expires between March 1 and the end of August, this savings opportunity may net a bonanza of value as Ford will waive up to eight lease payments on qualifying vehicles. About CarsDirect.com Los Angeles-based CarsDirect.com (www.carsdirect.com) is the leading multi-brand online car buying service, providing new and used automobiles and related products and services, such as loan and lease financing and in-demand aftermarket products including extended warranties. CarsDirect.com is the first online car provider to offer visitors three distinctive car buying options: buying a new car online through the company's award-winning Direct channel; being matched with a top-quality new car dealer of their choice via the CarsDirect Connect channel; or locating and purchasing a previously owned vehicle through the CarsDirect Used channel. CarsDirect.com has been named one of the "50 Best Websites" by Time Magazine, chosen a "Forbes Favorite" three times by Forbes Magazine, selected as a "Gold Star Site" by Yahoo! Internet Life Yahoo! Internet Life was a monthly magazine published by Ziff-Davis, which licensed the name from Yahoo!, a well known search engine website. It was created and launched by Barry Golson, the former executive editor of Playboy and TV guide. Magazine, and received the highest ranking for an online car buying site from SmartMoney Magazine. Technology experts at PC Magazine and PC World Magazine have also recognized CarsDirect.com as a leading e-commerce website since its inception in May 1999. |
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