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In a two-hour drive, the only time I dropped the anchors was when one of Amsterdam’s kazillion cyclists cut in front of me. Keith Morgan
The BMWi electric car powered its way with ease around city streets and along picturesque Dutch canals.
KEITH MORGAN
The future is electric AMSTERDAM – BMW has joined the race for the electric car dollar. On the evidence of two days driving the funky-looking all-electric i3 through the narrow streets of old Amsterdam and alongside the picturesque canals of rural Holland, the German manufacturer may have a winner. For starters, it is simply great fun to drive. The lithium-ion battery, encased in an aluminum cage below the five-seater cabin, provides enough instant zap to the electric motor to propel the car smoothly to 100 klicks in less than eight seconds. Left the stopwatch
at home, but counting “one-and-two etc.” to count seconds, my lips barely mouthed “six” before the speedo leapt from 80 to 120 km/h while passing. It handles beautifully at any speed and hugs the road; thanks to the technology-laden aluminum platform, that gives it a very low centre of gravity. Turns on a Euro too, as we found during the many U-turns made on blocked streets. Of course, F1 take-offs will suck the battery dry somewhat more quickly but you need not be a snail in the so-called Comfort mode to achieve the advertised 160 kilometres range on a full
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you have a car for the tank, sorry, fully-charged Interior and beyond. Way battery. Plug it in at beyond. As the battery home overnight and you runs low, a two-cylinder, are ready to roar; go for 647cc gas engine, which the enhanced charger sits neatly by the side and raring to go in three of its electric brother, hours. kicks in and generates The remarkable efficiency power to top up the is largely due to two battery. Push it and gas factors. The carbon-fibre The lithium-ion stops will be frequent body is light and regenerbecause only a minuscule ative braking generously battery provides nine-litre tank feeds it. juices up the cells. In enough instant zap However, most folks will a two-hour drive, the to the electric motor get a chance to recharge only time I dropped the to propel the car before too many visits to anchors was when one the pump. of Amsterdam’s kazillion smoothly to 100 There is another hope cyclists cut in front of klicks in less than for those living beyond me. Ruined my score, the eight seconds. Hope. Private companies blighter. are seriously evaluating Accepting the more slugKeith Morgan the supply of fast chargish EcoPro and EcoPro+ gers that top up batteries modes will add 20 and in less than half an hour. 40 km to the range. Eyes will be on the Sea-to-Sky Highway Frankly, in this configuration the i3, is where chargers are now found at Brigood for any daily commute between tannia Beach. And they are popping up Vancouver and Abbotsford and most in parking lots the length and breadth journeys in southern Vancouver Island. of the province as the popularity of The very areas where BMW expects to plug-in hybrid models by other brands do the most business. grows. The i3 offers premium brand luxury for few dollars short of $45,000. Shell out View our BMWi3 gallery and read another $4,000 grand for the unimagmore about the electric car at inatively named ‘range-extender’ and drivewayBC.ca
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2014 Mazda3 Delivering style in motion the dash-mounted communication screen placed in the centre of the dash. This is standard on the middle GS and upper GT trim; the
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base GX is not so lucky. The driver can touch the screen to access music, navigation and phone settings but once the car is in motion
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Amid lingering global financial turmoil, recession recovery was already in high-gear at Ford, with an over a 40 per cent yearover-year sales gain that made Ford the top-selling automaker in Canada, in 2009. It was also the year it launched an all-new 2010 model year version of its popular mid-sized family car the Ford Fusion. The 2010 Fusion was offered in SE and SEL trim levels with a choice of a 2.5-litre I4 or a 3.0-litre V6 engines and a 3.5-litre V6 powered an all-new Fusion Sport model with all-wheeldrive. Ford also introduced its first hybrid edition of Fusion with an Atkinson cycle version of the 2.5-litre engine and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (e-CVT). The hybrid’s battery is a nickel-metal hydride type that’s smaller and lighter than competitors and it’s temperature is controlled by air extracted from the passenger cabin. Claimed city/ highway fuel consumption is a very impressive 4.6/5.4 L/100km. Fuel consumption ratings for the other Fusion engines are as follows; 9.4/6.4 L/100 km (city/highway) for the 2.5-litre; 11.1/7.3 (city/ highway) for the 3.0-litre V6 models; and 12.7/8.3 (city/ highway) for the 3.5-litre with all-wheel drive. A new optional safety feature on the 2010 Fusion (well worth having) was a Blind Spot system that comes with Cross Traffic Alert, which was a unique to Ford system. Radar sensors in the rear side quarter panels can detect a moving object within a 20 metre (65-ft) range on either side. Great to have when vision is restricted (as it often is) when backing out of a
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• Rear Parking Sonar
• Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
Bi-weekly for 84 months with $0 DOWN PAYMENT. Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and $750 LOAN SAVINGS. Offer based on 2014 Rondo LX MT with a purchase price of $23,460.
Bi-weekly for 60 months, amortized over 84 months with $0 DOWN PAYMENT. Offer includes delivery, destination and fees. Offer based on 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD with a purchase price of $28,460.
Bi-weekly for 60 months, amortized over 84 months with $0 DOWN PAYMENT. Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and $900 LOAN SAVINGS. Offer based on 2013 Rio5 LX MT with a purchase price of $15,650.
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Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by October 31, 2013. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. **0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013/2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. ¤“Don’t Pay Until 2014” offer (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing on select new 2014 models. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After 90 days, interest accrues and the purchaser will repay both the principal and interest monthly over the contract’s term. &Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E) based on a selling price of $23,460 is $125 with an APR of 0% for 84 months, with a remaining balance of $0. Offer includes loan savings of $750. Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE)/2013 Rio5 LX MT (RO551D) based on a selling price of $28,460/$15,650 is $156/$81 with an APR of 0% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Offer includes loan savings of $0/$900. Estimated remaining principal balance of $8,131/$4,214 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. ‡$2,500/$2,500/$2,000 cash savings on the cash purchase of an eligible new 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE)/2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E)/2013 Rio5 LX MT (RO551D) from a participating dealer between October 1-31, 2013, is deducted from the selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. Some conditions apply. 6Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Sorento 3.3L EX AT AWD (SR75HE)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756E)/2013 Rio5 SX with Navigation AT (RO759D) is $34,195/$32,195/$23,750. ÇHighway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2014 Rondo 2.0L GDI 4-cyl (M/T)/2013 Rio5 1.6L GDI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. The Kia Winter-Ready Package is available on a limited number of 2014 Forte SE (FO74SE)/2014 Rondo SE 5-seater (RN75SE)/2014 Rondo SE 7-seater (RN75TE)/2014 Sorento SE FWD (SR75SE)/2014 Sorento SE AWD (SR75TE) at extra cost. Dealer order may be required. Other Winter Accessory packages can also be installed at your dealership on select in-stock 2013 and 2014 Kia models at extra cost. These may vary by dealer due to availability; while supplies last. Winter Accessory Packages may include: winter tires, block heater, remote starter and/or winter floor mats. Content may vary by dealer. Offer ends October 31st, 2013. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.
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parking stall. This generation is also a quieter Fusion. Changes to reduce cabin noise levels include an acoustic windshield, thicker front-door glass, new hood insulators, additional sound deadening in the trunk and a new headliner in the cabin that’s made with an absorption material. An air filter that removes respiratory irritants and toxins from entering the cabin was also a new standard feature of Fusion. A new standard innovation was a fuel filler system called EasyFuel. Not only does it eliminate the need to remove a gas cap when filling up, it reduces evaporative emissions. You simply push the fuel-pump nozzle into a gas tank receptacle and it automatically seals shut when removed. Six standard airbags helped the Fusion attain a top fivestar crash-test rating. If an air bag is deployed, Fusion also has a unique emergency alert system that flashes the hazard warning lights and sounds the horn, to attract attention. An electronic stability-control system with a brakeactivated traction control system was a new standard safety feature. The MyKey security system was made a standard feature on the 2011 Fusion, a spotter mirror, to help eliminate blind spots, was incorporated in the door mirrors and the SE edition got standard automatic headlights. No significant changes were made for 2012. Good reliability, owner satisfaction and low cost of repair ratings helped the 2012 Ford Fusion get a “Recommend” rating from Consumer Reports. Ford Fusion buyers also benefit from having a good supply of them on the market and used prices tend to be reasonable. A potentially great value pre-owned purchase. Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.
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2013 COROLLA S
2013 RAV4 FWD LE
1.8L 4 cylinder DOHC 16-valve VVTi engine, 5 Speed, No Timing Belt, A/C, Power Windows, Power Locks, Keyless Remote Entry w/ Trunk Release, Cruise Control, Engine Immobilizer, AM/FM CD/MP3 Player, Spoiler, Alloy Wheels, Tilt/Telescopic Steering, STAR Safety System. BU44EM (AA)
2.5L, 4 cylinder DOHC 16-valve VVTi engine, Automatic Transmission, No Timing Belt, A/C, Power Windows, Power Locks, Keyless Remote Entry, Cruise Control, Engine Immobilizer, AM/ FM CD/MP3 Player, Tilt/Telescopic Steering, STAR Safety System. ZFREVT (AL)
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THIS MODEL :
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$2,500 CASH OR TRADE DOWNPAYMENT O.A.C.****
2013 CAMRY SE
2013 CAMRY HYBRID XLE
2.5L, 4 cylinder, DOHC 16-valve VVT-i engine, Automatic Transmission, No Timing Belt, A/C, Power Windows, Power Locks, Keyless Remote Entry w/ Trunk Release, Cruise Control, Engine Immobilizer, AM/FM CD/MP3 Player, Alloy Wheels, Fog Lamps, STAR Safety System. BF1FST (AA)
2.5L, 4 cylinder, DOHC 16-valve VVT-i engine, Hybrid Synergy Drive, CVT, No Timing Belt, A/C, Power Options, Smart Key w/ Trunk Release, Cruise Control, Engine Immobilizer, AM/FM CD/MP3 Player, Alloy Wheels, Fog Lamps, Moonroof, Navigation System, STAR Safety System. BD1FXP (CA)
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THIS MODEL :
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IT PAYS TO READ THE FINE PRINT: Finance & Lease offers for qualified retail customers only, on new in-stock 2013 models sold & delivered between October 1 - 31 / 2013. * Selling price listed includes freight & PDI and are specific models listed by model code and suffix. **All listed financing rates are for terms listed from on approved credit financed through Toyota Financial Services. *** Cash purchase incentives can change from model to model and are to be included after applicable taxes. **** Lease payments listed do not include applicable taxes and are based on 20,000km per year. **** Lease-end purchase options are as follows: 2013 Corolla BU44EM AA - $6,181.50 - 2013 Camry SE BF1FST AA - $10,254.30 - 2013 Camry Hybrid BD1FXP CA - $10,179.00, RAV4 FWD ZFREVT AA - $10,943.40. All lease-end purchase amounts do not include tax. License, insurance, & applicable taxes are extra. Prices include a maximum for freight and pre-delivery inspection & environmental levies. Other payment plans available. Dealer may sell for less. Some conditions apply, and offers may change without notice. See Valley Toyota Scion for more details.
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We are offering huge savings this weekend on select 2013 Toyota demo and test drive vehicles. Vehicles will be sold on a first come basis. Visit us online @ valleytoyota.ca and search the listed stock number for multiple interior and exterior photos as well as full feature and option details for each clearance vehicle.
2013 COROLLA S
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2013 FJ CRUISER
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IT PAYS TO READ THE FINE PRINT: *Clearance prices listed are for models listed by model and package code and specific stock number and includes any Stackable Toyota Canada Cash Incentives offered as well as Valley Toyota Discounts. Additional non-stackable Toyota Canada Cash Purchase incentives are for select 2013 models by trim level. Prices include a maximum for freight and pre-delivery inspection & environmental levies. Some conditions apply, and offers may change without notice. Dealer may sell for less. See Valley Toyota for more details.
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Room to move Why I bought a minivan Amy Lawson, 35, leads an active life. She likes to be outdoors, to play sports, surf, bake and has a thriving social life. Professionally, she was recently promoted to be the Territory Manager for Drydock Footwear Group. Her territory covers British Columbia and Alberta. Being on the road is a size-
When Amy was looking for interior space, she turned to the trusted mini van.
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Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by October 31, 2013. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. 0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013/2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. ¤“Don’t Pay Until 2014” offer (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing on select new 2014 models. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest accrues and the purchaser will repay both the principal and interest monthly over the contract’s term. ≠Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE)/2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E)/2013 Optima LX MT (OP541D) based on a selling price of $28,482/$23,482/$23,572 is $152/$121/$121 with an APR of 0% for 60/84/84 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Offer includes loan savings of $0/$0/$1,000. Estimated remaining principal balance of $7,923/$0/$0 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. ‡All offers include current savings and Factory Authorized Clearout Cash Bonus of $500 on 2013MY Soul, 2013MY Optima Gas., 2013MY Rio5, 2013MY Optima Hybrid, 2014MY Forte 4dr, 2014MY Cadenza, 2014MY Sedona, 2013MY Sportage; $750 Cash Bonus on 2014MY Sorento, and $1,500 Cash Bonus on 2014MY Rondo when you purchase, lease or finance a new 2013/2014 Kia. The Factory Authorized Clearout Cash Bonus is only available on all in-stock inventory. $500/$750/$1,500 Bonus has been applied to purchase/lease/finance Sale Price and/or Payments. Offer available at participating dealers on in-stock vehicles only. Delivery must be taken during the program period. Winter Ready Credit and Factory Authorized Clearout Cash Bonus are not combinable. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Offer ends October 31st, 2013. Cash purchase price for 2013 Sportage 2.4L LX MT FWD (SP551D) is $19,492 and includes a cash savings of $3,775 and $500 Cash Bonus (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers). Retailer may sell for less. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Sorento 3.3L EX AT AWD (SR75HE)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756E)/2013 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748D)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX Navigation (SP759D) is $34,19 5/$32,195/$35,550/$39,145. Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by October 31, 2013. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. Offers are subject to change without notice. See dealer for complete details. Vehicle images shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers exclude licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and down payment (if applicable). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. 0% purchase financing is available on select 2013/2014 Kia models on approved credit (OAC). Term varies by model and trim. Financing and lease rates vary by vehicle and are valid on approved credit (OAC) only. Delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees, PPSA ($79) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. Offer ends October 31, 2013. Cash purchase credit and Loan credit available on select models and varies by model and trim. Credits are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. Cash purchase price includes cash credit, delivery and destination fees and other government taxes. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Available at participating dealers. Other lease and finance options are also available. Dealers may sell for less. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices are subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. Offers may change, may be extended without notice, and are for examples only. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. See your Kia retailer for full offer/program details. All offers are subject to availability. Offer ends October 31, 2013. **$1,000 Eco-credit has been applied to the lease/purchase/finance of Optima Hybrid. 2014 Cadenza stk # CA0104, $237.00 biweekly payments based on the MSRP $39,580 over a 60/84 term @ 2.49% interest, the cost of borrowing is $3,400 and the residual is $13,200 plus taxes and fees OAC, 2013 Rio LX #ROX189 , $81 biweekly payments based on the MSRP $15,550 over a 60/84 term @ 0% interest, the residual is $4,600 plus taxes and fees OAC, 2013 Optima LX #OP3963, $125 biweekly payments based on the MSRP $23,750 @ 0% interest over a 60/84 term, the residual is $7,200 plus taxes and fees OAC, 2013 Sportage, #SP3473, $128 biweekly payments based on the MSRP $23,945 over a 60/84 term @ 0% interest and the residual is $7,400 plus taxes and fees OAC, 2014 Sorento , #SR3577, $168 biweekly payments based on the MSRP $28,660 @ 1.99% interest over a 60/84 term the cost of borrowing is $2,000 and the residual is $9,400 plus taxes and fees OAC, 2014 Forte LX, #FOX463, $100.00 biweekly payments based on the MSRP $17,680 @ 0.99% interest over a 60/84 term the cost of borrowing is $550 and the residual is $5,700 plus taxes and fees OAC, 2013 Soul, #SO9844 $97 biweekly payments based on the MSRP $18,445 @ 0% over a 60/84 month term the residual is $5,500 plus taxes and fees OAC. 2013 Rondo LX #RN0267 $129 biweekly payments based on the MSRP $23,695 over 60/84 term at 0% interest, the residual is $7,400 plus taxes and fees OAC. 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able component of her work. When it came time to trade in her Nissan Xtrail – which she loved to pieces – she was torn when deciding what vehicle to purchase. “The Xtrail has been a fabulous car, but I’ve outgrown it and need something that can better accommodate all my equipment,” she says. In the process, she considered SUVs, hatchbacks and crossovers. The Ford Flex, Ford Escape, Honda Pilot, Mitsubishi Outlander were on her list to look at. Amy states, “When I started to research vehicles, the No. 1 thing on my priority list was interior space. I needed lots of it.” She continues, “I didn’t mind if the vehicle wasn’t sexy! I need functional. Good looks were secondary to me.” Because of her current role, it requires travelling around the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, BC and Alberta with various promotional gear, display units, sample products and more. Not to mention, if she can pack in her sports equipment like her bicycle, snowboard or surfboard in, too, that would be even better. Price was also a factor for her. “I had a budget to work with, and I needed my payments to be around $500 a month,” Amy mentions. “And since I’d be spending a fair amount of time behind the wheel, I’d need something that was comfortable, too.” When chatting about potential matches, the idea of a minivan came up. I saw the excitement in her eyes. In her personal life, she is not the typical minivan candidate. With no children to drive to hockey or soccer practice, some people might question her enthusiasm. But to her, it seemed like the perfect fit. “I was just so excited about it. Minivans make life so much easier and you can just do so much with them,” she explains. “It made a lot more sense than a pickup and much more sense than an SUV.” A few minivans/minivanesque vehicles she looked into were the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna and Mazda5. Though the Honda and Toyota appealed to her, it
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was the Dodge Grand Caravan that had exactly what she was looking for. It was in her price range and had some handy features that would allow easy loading and unloading of her gear. She even really likes its look. Amy tells me, “I can fit two mountain bikes inside with people and still have room for more.” The Dodge Grand Caravan that she selected is the Crewe trim, which also came with some extras. She has a towing package, a rear DVD entertainment system (perfect for passing time on ferry rides!), Stow ‘n Go seats, remote keyless entry to the doors and liftgate and more. While she can’t be happier with her purchase, the signing on the dotted line did make her heart beat quite a bit faster. “There’s a lot of anxiety to buying a car. It’s a big purchase and you want to make sure you make the best choice you can.” And speaking of choices, the biggest question when selecting her chariot of choice? “Should I get the white one or the black one?!” she jokingly asked. She went with black. When looking back on the experience and looking at her Grand Caravan, she happily says, “What I didn’t think would be very sexy vehicle ended up being the sexiest to me. And there’s so much space!” Ladies, if you’re looking at buying a new vehicle and would like some suggestions/ assistance, email the Car Girl’s Garage and you could potentially be featured in Driveway. Include your name, email address where best to be reached, a little bit about yourself, what you’re looking for and what price range you need to work with. thecargirlsgarage@gmail. com
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Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Dealership operating hours may vary. **Until October 28, 2013, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2013/2014 Fiesta models for up to 72 months and 0% APR purchase financing on new 2013 Escape models for up to 60 months; October 31, 2013, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2013 [Focus (excluding BEV)] for up to 72 months; and until December 2, 2013, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2013 Ford [Edge (excluding SE)] for up to 48 months, 2014 Ford [Taurus] for up to 60 months, 2014 [Fiesta] for up to 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/60/72 months, monthly payment is $520.83/ $416.66/ $347.22, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. *Until December 2, 2013, receive $500/ $750/ $1,000/ $1,250/ $1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,250/ $2,500/ $2,750/ $3,000/ $3,500/ $3,750/ $4,000/ $4,250/ / $4,750/ $5,500/ $5,750/ $6,500/ $6,750/ $7,500/ $8,000/ $8,250/ $8,500/ $9,250/ $9,500 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2013 [Focus (excluding S and BEV)], 2014 [Escape 1.6L] / 2013 [Fusion (excluding S)], 2014 [Focus S, Taurus SE, Escape S, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader)]/ 2014 [Focus BEV, Transit Connect (excluding Electric), E-Series] / 2013 [C-Max], 2014 [Escape 2.0L]/ 2013 [E-Series]/ 2014 [Mustang V6 Coupe]/ 2013 [Fiesta S, Mustang V6 Coupe, Edge AWD (excluding SE), F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader), F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs], 2014 [F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs]/ 2013 [Explorer Base]/ 2014 [Taurus (excluding SE)]/ 2013 [Fiesta (excluding S)]/ 2013 [Edge FWD (excluding SE)]/ 2013 [Flex]/ 2013 [Mustang V6 Premium, Explorer (excluding Base)], 2014 [Mustang V6 Premium]/ 2013 [Taurus SE, Escape 1.6L, Transit Connect (excluding Electric)]/ 2014 [Mustang GT]/ 2013 [Mustang GT, Escape 2.0L]/2013 [Expedition]/ 2013 [Taurus (excluding SE)], 2014 [F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2)] / 2014 [F-250 to F-450 Gas Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)]/ 2014 [F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew]/ 2013 [F-250 to F-450 Gas Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)]/ 2013 [Focus BEV]/ 2013 [F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2)]/ 2014 [F-250 to F-450 Diesel Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)]/2013 [F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew]/ 2013 [F-250 to F-450 Diesel Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)] - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ‡Between October 23, 2013 and October 28, 2013, eligible purchase financing and lease customers will have the equivalent of their first three bi-weekly payments covered by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited up to a maximum amount per eligible vehicle (the “Offer”). The Offer applies to the first three bi-weekly payments for customers paying on a bi-weekly basis and the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 and multiplied by 3 for customers paying on a monthly basis (“First 3 Bi-Weekly Payments”). Maximum amounts are $500 on Focus and Fiesta; $750 on Fusion, Escape and CMAX, $1,000 on Mustang (excluding Shelby GT500), Taurus, Edge, Explorer, Flex and F-150 (excluding Raptor); and $1,750 on Expedition. All Medium Truck, Chassis, Stripped Cab and cutaway models excluded. Offer only available on approved credit (O.A.C.) from Ford Credit. If the equivalent of the First 3 Bi-Weekly Payments exceeds the maximum amount, the customer will be responsible for the balance. First 3 Bi-Weekly (or monthly payment equivalent, as applicable) payments are required from customer. Finance customers will receive a cheque for the amount of their First 3 Bi-Weekly Payments from the dealer. For RCL customers, the first month’s payment will be waived and they will receive a cheque for the amount of one bi-weekly payment - customer will then be responsible for making all of his/her remaining scheduled payments in accordance with their contract. Offer not available to cash purchase customers. Not combinable with CFIP, CPA, GPC, Commercial Upfit Incentive Program or Daily Rental Allowances incentives. ††Offer only valid from September 4, 2013 to October 31, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before August 31, 2013. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV, and Medium Truck) or Lincoln vehicle (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. †Receive a winter safety package which includes: four (4) winter tires, four (4) steel wheels and four (4) tire pressure monitoring sensors when you purchase or lease any new 2013/2014 Ford Focus (excluding S and Focus Electric), Escape, Fusion, Edge (excluding Sport), Explorer, or Fiesta (excluding S) on or before December 2, 2013. This offer is not applicable to any Fleet (other than small fleets with an eligible FIN) or Government customers and not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP or Daily Rental incentives. Some conditions apply. See Dealer for details. Vehicle handling characteristics, tire load index and speed rating may not be the same as factory supplied all-season tires. Winter tires are meant to be operated during winter conditions and may require a higher cold inflation pressure than all-season tires. 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So what’s a Tire Pressure Monitoring System? chances of catastrophic tire failure and having an accident. While not currently mandated, an estimated 70 per cent of new vehicles (model year 2007+) sold in Canada are TPMS-equipped3.