3.5 SE SPORT PACKAGE $1,250.00 - Power sliding glass sunroof with tilt feature
3.5 SE SPORT PLUS PACKAGE $2,600.00 - Rear spoiler
3.5 SE LEATHER PACKAGE $3,000.00 - Power sliding glass sunroof with tilt feature - Leather-wrapped steering wheel and automatic shift knob - Heated seats and outside mirrors - Bose® audio system - Leather-appointed seats - Simulated-leather door trim and center armrest cover - Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) with in-cabin microfilter - Trunk lid trim - HomeLink® Universal Transceiver - Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
2.5 SL PACKAGE $3,850.00 - Includes 2.5 S Premium Convenience Package contents - Chrome accent body side moldings and license late finisher - Leather-appointed seats - Simulated-leather door trim and center armrest cover - Heated seats and outside mirrors - Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) with in-cabin microfilter - Trunk lid trim - HomeLink® Universal Transceiver - Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
[b]Options:[/b] 16" CHROME WHEELS $1,310.00 available in 3.5 SL & 2.5 S 17" CHROME WHEELS $1,360.00 available in 3.5 SE FOG LAMPS $290.00 available in 2.5 S SPLASH GUARDS $120.00 available in all trims
Your car may be the second largest purchase you make in your lifetime. You must take your time and not let it become an impulse decision. Before you go out browsing dealer lots consider the following:
How will I use my new car, truck or sport utility vehicle? A mini-van will fit fine in a large family but might be out of place in a singles life. Do you go off-road a lot but still like to carry more than 2 passengers, go for the SUV. Trucks have come along way with most comforts available in today's truck rivaling luxury cars. But do you really need that to carry construction equipment to the job site? If you do not go off-road, do not buy a 4 wheel drive truck. The extra weight will only decrease gas mileage and increase maintenance costs. Afraid of the snow? Look to the variety of AWD vehicles on the market which provide excellent traction in the snow and also more economical operation. Take a serious look at your life and find the vehicle that most compliments your lifestyle.
Color choices. This is a personal preference but rational can come into play. In warmer climates, a lighter colored car will stay cooler. Certain cars are easier to keep clean. White and black are the worst while tan, silver, and brown hide dirt quite well.
Interior options. Do you need the heated seats? Well that depends on where you live and how much winter driving you do. Leather seats can be unbearable in the summer months and generally harder to maintain. Do you listen to music often? The premium sound system might be a great idea if you do, however if you only listen to talk radio then the standard system will be more than enough.
Insurance rates. Take into consideration the insurance rates before you start you car buying quest. A Honda may be significantly cheaper to insure than the Ferrari that caught your eye last week. Talk with your insurance agent to find out about how cars are classified. Sports cars generally raise premiums while family cars tend to lower them.
Who will service the vehicle? Having a dealership close by can be a blessing. If there are no dealerships nearby, buy a domestic car which most mechanics can work on. It is also important to examine the warranty offered before making a decision. I hope the few comments and suggestions above have given you some things to think about. Never rush into a new or used car purchase. Always take some time to think it over. If it helps, get out a piece of paper and write down the pros and cons of all the vehicle you are considering. Writing down this information is often all you need to get you thinking practically and on your way to making a good selection.
The V50 Sportswagon will be produced alongside the S60 and All-New S40 at Volvo's plant in Ghent, Belgium, with first deliveries to UK showrooms expected late March or early April. Volvo plans to sell 74,000 V50 Sportswagons a year globally, including 8,000 in the UK.
On the road prices for the V50 Sportswagon range will be released later this month, but are expected to start from less than £17,500.
Volvo Car Corporation is releasing the first photographs of its all-new sportswagon, the Volvo V50.
With its revolutionary interior design, class-leading safety, powerful 5-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive, Volvo's newest wagon is the perfect companion for those who need a car capable of hauling all of the important stuff in their lives.
Exhilarating design for those who live life to the fullest
From the outside, the all-new V50 is unmistakably a Volvo, a modern evolution of the sportswagon design language that began with the V70 family wagon.
The all-new Volvo V50 is a totally new five-door model with aggressive lines, intelligent design solutions and a flexible interior.
"The all-new V50 is the result of a consistent design strategy, in which the Volvo character has been developed for each new model," says Henrik Otto, Volvo Cars' Design Director. "Our new sportswagon is indisputably a genuine Volvo but, at the same time, it has its own, totally individual and distinct profile - with characteristics from classics such as the Volvo 1800 ES, Volvo 480 and its most recent predecessor, the V40."
The interior is a revolution, with an ultra-slim center console - the first of its kind in the automotive world - creating an aura of exclusivity, simplicity and space.
"The center console is a design icon for the all-new Volvo V50 and S40 sport sedan," says Otto. "What sets the all-new V50 apart is the ability for the car to carry both people and all the important stuff that allows them to live their lives to the fullest. It is truly a car with a large capacity for life!"
In the all-new Volvo V50, Volvo Cars continues its innovative use of steel. In the new, patented front structure, four different grades of steel are used in an intelligent interplay to provide maximum safety for the car's occupants. "Naturally, our goal is that the all-new Volvo V50 should be the safest car in its class," says Volvo Cars President Hans-Olov Olsson.
Side impact protection is addressed by the use of extremely rigid cross members that form a three-way attachment between the leading edge of the A-pillar and the base of the B-pillar. Similar cross members are found in the rear doors as well.
This system of energy absorption, along with the new slim-design 5-cylinder engines is called Volvo's Intelligent Vehicle Architecture (VIVA), and represents a new approach to vehicle safety design.
2005 Jaguar XK8 Base 2dr Coupe, 2005 Jaguar XK8 Base 2dr Convertible
If you are looking at style and comfort then go for this car. It includes freshened front and rear styling, with a new grille, side sills, and exterior trim to spruce up this aging player. The performance-oriented Jaguar XKR receives a larger rear spoiler than it previously had as well as quad exhaust outlet finishers for a sportier appearance.
[b]2005 Jaguar XK8 Base 2dr Coupe[/b]
MSRP: $69830 Engine: 4.2L V-8 294 HP Transmission: 6-spd auto w/OD Fuel City: 18 mpg Fuel Highway: 26 mpg Warranty: 48 months - 50,000 miles
[b]2005 Jaguar XK8 Base 2dr Convertible[/b]
MSRP: $74,830 Engine: 4.2L V-8 294 HP Transmission: 6-spd auto w/OD Fuel City: 18.0 mpg Fuel Highway: 26.0 mpg Warranty: 48 months-50,000 miles
NEW 2005 FORD MUSTANG ?UNLIKE ANYTHING WE?VE SEEN BEFORE?
In short, every inch of Mustang is new ? yet it staunchly remains the genuine article ? "America?s Car" for 40 years.
Based on an all-new, fully modern body structure and chassis system featuring advanced MacPherson struts and a three-link live axle with Panhard rod, 2005 Ford Mustang boasts an overall ride sophistication unmatched by any of its ancestors. Its braking and handling are nothing short of world class.
It produces all the tire-smoking power the rear wheels ? and most drivers ? can handle, with a better-breathing 300-horsepower, 24-valve MOD V-8 or 200-horsepower SOHC V-6 engine.
With power comes responsibility, and the new 2005 Ford Mustang takes occupant protection to a new level. A stout safety cage, Ford?s Personal Safety System? with passenger weight-sensing technology, available side air bags and a front structure designed for demanding offset impacts, provide drivers and passengers with the most comprehensive protection ever offered in a muscle car.
What?s more, all this unrivaled driving excitement will continue to come at an attainable price. The base V-6 model will remain the best performance car for under $20,000, while the Mustang GT will be the most affordable 300-horsepower car made today.
There are more than 250 Mustang clubs worldwide, the most clubs dedicated to a single vehicle on the planet. Ford and legions of worldwide fans will celebrate Mustang?s 40th Anniversary on April 17, 2004, in Nashville, Tennessee at a huge birthday party hosted by the Mustang Club of America. The 2005 Mustang will hit showrooms in the fall of 2004. It will be built at the AutoAlliance International assembly facility in Flat Rock, Mich., just miles from its current home at the Dearborn Assembly Plant on the Rouge River.
Pricing will be announced closer to launch.Ford Motor Company, headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, is the world?s second largest automaker, with approximately 335,000 employees in 200 markets on six continents. Its automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Credit, Quality Care and Hertz. Ford Motor Company observed its 100th anniversary on June 16, 2003.
Buying a New Car? Use Feng Shui to Select Your Success Color
While selecting the type of car comes easily to most people, making a decision on the color of a car can be a stumbling block. Some people simply go with their favorite color, while others mull over color choices by considering factors such as climate, type of vehicle use, or the most practical choice, going with what is least likely to show dirt. But what if even that fails? Then try feng shui. Yes, feng shui, the Chinese guide used for arranging homes and offices, can also be used for selecting colors based on an individual’s own personal feng shui.
According to personal feng shui, each person has an individual feng shui number that is based on gender and date of birth. This number, also called a “kua” number is associated with a color. By selecting the correct color for an individual’s particular feng shui number, the driver will experience better luck over all because the color is harmonized with that individual.
Use personal feng shui to select a “success” color, which can be helpful when buying that luxury sedan. More into soccer practice than boardrooms? Choose a “family” color. Both colors are determined by the driver’s kua number. To determine the driver’s kua number, and subsequently the color of car that is appropriate, use the instructions below and then check the chart that follow for selecting a success or family color. Now, who should drive the Mary Kay pink Cadillacs? Anyone with a number 3 kua number!
The calculation is as follows:
-Take the year of birth, i.e., 1971 -Add the last two years together (7+1=8) For men, subtract the number from 10 (10-8+2); 2 is the kua number For women, add 5 to the number (5+8=13; 1+3= 4); 4 is the kua number For years such as 1982 which have a double digit, be sure to reduce to one number 8+2=10 (1+0=1) 10-1=9 (Kua for men) 5+1=6 (Kua for women)
Kua Number
1 Money/Success Colors: Green, Purple Family Colors: Red, Purple, Burgundy
2 Money/Success Colors: Yellow, Brown, Beige Family Colors: Silver, Gold, White, Pearl
3 Money/Success Colors: Red, Pink, Burgundy Family Color: Green
4 Money/Success Colors: Blue, Black, Purple Family Colors: Dark Green, Brown
5 Money/Success Colors: Yellow, Brown, Beige Family Colors:Gray, Silver, Gold, White
6 Money/Success Colors: Gray, Silver, White Family Colors: Yellow, Brown, Beige
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