GUESS WHAT WE GOT!!

This one isn't going to last long at all. We traded for it yesterday and I am already getting calls on it. EVERYONE in the market for a diesel Duramax better take a long close look at the shape of this one. Bought here - serviced here - maintained like no other. This one truly looks like it has about 30,000 miles on it. But it doesn't. If you have even thought about a Duramax, then you know how hard they are to find. Ford's diesel just cannot keep up with the Duramax and we all know what kind of trouble the 6.0L has been for them. Enough about that, let's talk about this one! It's a 4x4 with leather and heated seats. Equipped with Bose too! Back seat looks almost new and the common area on the driver's seat is hardly worn. I took a few pics for you to enjoy!



Seats in GREAT shape!



Let's cut to the chase with questions I am bound to get:
HOW MUCH? That's easy - $27500. Bet your saying "What?!" Well, let's look at that for a minute. I did an online search for 2007 Duramax Diesel Crew Cab 4X4's within 100 miles of my dealership, guess what I came up with? Exactly 8. Average mileage was 127K, this one has 96,343. Good news? HECK YES!! Still has Powertrain Warranty!! Check this out......

Anyone shopping for a Duramax knows how hard they are to find. And in this good of shape - being a CarFax Certified ONE OWNER?? That's does it all right there. Check it out -

Will the bank loan me that much? YES. We can (based on your good credit of course) get it done right here at Ryan Chevrolet. You can get great terms and rates without having to run all over the place.

What's the loan value? Can't buy this truck at loan. Just cannot be done. Bottom line. If we could buy them at loan, we would have a hundred ready to sell. What you really need to ask is "What's the bank going to carry on this?" That (again) depends on your credit - but I can tell you that the Retail Value set by NADA (which nearly all the banks use) is a whopping $29875! We won't try that one...but considering the condition, mileage, warranty, and extras - $27500 is a great deal on the most sought after Diesel truck on the market.
 

Chevy Equinox tops rival small crossovers in Cars.com SUV Shootout

The new "family car" star of the auto showroom is technically not a car. It's a compact crossover SUV. By Ian Merritt, Cars.com

 

The Lawrence family, Chandie, Joey (not pictured) and daughter Charli are part of our USATODAY/ MotorWeek/ Cars.com SUV Shootout.

 

No. 1 2011 Chevrolet Equinox; 797.3 points

(See the scorecard or Monroney sticker)

GM's most recent SUV (along with its GMC Terrain sibling), the Equinox wowed both our experts and our family. "The Equinox is the clear winner in my book," Varela wrote, "seemingly belonging to a completely different category of cars: the luxury category." Even a mildly sluggish engine couldn't slow down the praise.

Pros: "For $28,500, this car is loaded with family-friendly features," Newman wrote. Among them were dual fold-up DVD screens, a backup camera that could be viewed in the rearview mirror and the only powered liftgate in the group. "There's a real premium feel throughout the interior," Robinson wrote. Varela agreed: "The fit and finish go way above and beyond the others." "The Equinox is one of the most comfortable of the bunch from the driver's seat," Thomas wrote. "For a four-cylinder, it's great," Lawrence said. "It's so much more substantial."

Cons: Given its high EPA-rated 32 mpg highway estimate, it was no surprise that acceleration was where the Equinox, er, lagged. "There's a real delay when you press on the gas pedal that I find incredibly annoying," Robinson wrote, and it "felt a little boaty at times,"

 

Key Equinox Points

• As-tested price: $28,560
• 22/32 mpg city/highway, 26 mpg combined
• IIHS Top Safety Pick
• Leather seating
• Industry Exclusive Turn-by-Turn directions through OnStar
• Rear DVD system
• Backup camera
• Bluetooth connectivity

Sales are booming for small-to-midsize vehicles that have the space of a truck but the driving ease and lighter weight of a car. They are roomy but not gargantuan. Engines are peppy but not guzzlers. "Small crossovers are becoming the new family car," says Alexander Edwards, president of consulting firm Strategic Vision. "With strong styling cues and added innovative features ... it is definitely a segment of vehicles here to stay and one that will continue to grow."

That's why we picked the segment for our latest family-focused vehicle showdown:the $29,000 SUV Shootout, sponsored by auto information site Cars.com, USA TODAY and PBS' MotorWeek automotive magazine program.

The testing by experts and a family aimed to see which compact crossover offers the best value — the best package of convenience, features and performance at a price within reach of middle-class families of no more than $29,000.

That's a higher window sticker than a typical midsize sedan, but families seem to be voting with their wallets for the added space and features. The goal in the $29,000 SUV Shootout was to pit nine of the most popular models against each other to see which one has the best combination of ride, room, family-friendly features and handling. The scoring was tight, but the top scorer was the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, followed by the Dodge Journey, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Ford Escape and Toyota RAV4.

General Motors says compact crossover sales industrywide rose 74% last year. The segment's best seller, the CR-V, has broken into the top 10 U.S. sales list over the past few months. Crossovers overall have risen in sales share from 14.2% in 2007 to 21.2% last year, IHS Automotive says. "The vehicle itself is what Americans are looking for because they can carry people, carry stuff, have good visibility and versatility," says Charlie Vogelheim, executive editor for IntelliChoice.com. Surprisingly, at that price they came with a variety of family-friendly features previously found only on larger vehicles. Many had backup cameras. Four had back-seat DVD systems for kids.Becaue they weigh less than traditional SUVs, smaller crossovers don't need big power. Eight of the nine crossovers tested had four-cylinder engines.

Violence in OPEC Nation Libya Pushing Oil Prices Up

Violence that is tearing apart Northern African nation of Libya has devastating humanitarian implications – and causing oil prices to soar . BP Chief Executive Bob Dudley is watching this very closely, as petroleum futures surged to record levels in mid-2008. Oil market could easily jump another $10 in the short term if violence continues, said David Cohen, director of Asian Economic Forecasting at Asian Economics

Libya is 1st OPEC member state to be struck by wave of populist uprisings that has spread through Mideast. It is also 1 of biggest petro-exporters, w/ single largest oil reserves in all of Africa. W/ much of country in turmoil, and militias opening fire on anyone moving in capital of Tripoli, experts predict could be disruptions in production and delays in oil shipments Disruptions and delays quickly being factored in as everyone from oil producers down to local service stations start setting prices


Already up about 20% across most of US when compared with what gallon of regular unleaded went for year ago. AAA reports the average pump price is $3.17 gallon, though some markets are already nudging $3.50. Oil Price Information Service predicts the national average could be $3.75 by Memorial Day. Industry officials, including former Shell Oil chairman, have forecast that $4 and even $5 gallon could be coming — even w/out push of political revolt in Mideast. Oil is being bought on risk contagion will spread through Middle East, said Jonathan Barratt, managing director of Commodity Broking Services, in Sydney.

Complete ZL1 Camaro Information - Pics, Vids, TONS of Info !!

Below is what we KNOW of the 2012 CAMARO ZL1. Included is validated information from GM, but final details have not been set in stone. GM reserves the right to make changes at their discretion. All features are to be considered standard unless otherwise noted.

Stay up-to-date - straight from GM here on our Blog!

General Overview:

• CAMARO ZL1 will be the most powerful and highest performing production CAMARO in history
• Performance data will be given around the summer of 2011
• Testing venues include: Nurburgring, extensive Autobahn testing, VIR track testing, Spring Mountain, Beaver Run, Milford and Yuma Proving Grounds
• A deliberate effort was made to control mass (i.e. wheels/tires are 22 pounds less than those on SS)

• 1/3 of the SS was upgraded for ZL1
• Look for some "purposeful features" in the DIC and HUD
• Hours of actual wind tunnel-testing for front splitter and rear spoiler nets downforce
• The Ford Mustang Cobra GT500 is the primary competitor - anything with 550 horsepower is also a consideration

ZL1 content builds on 2SS package  

• Team CAMARO continues to look into configurations
• Built on the same production line as SS/LT/LS & convertible
• Color palette to be the same as the rest of the models
• Automatic tranny and convertible are being considered based off input from customers
• CAMARO Facebook listed as a great place for input

Drivetrain and Performance:

• A minimum of 550 horsepower and 550 foot pounds of torque
• 6.2L supercharged V8 LSA engine from CTS-V, with minor changes specific to ZL1
• Eaton TVS 1900 rotors with unique black upper plenum with ribbing for noise control and cowl clearance
• Cast stainless steel exhaust manifolds for enhanced thermal management
• Active exhaust (with dual modes - similar to Corvette ZR1 & Z06)
• Upgraded TR6060 6 speed manual transmission with dual-mass flywheel, twin-disc clutch & factory short throw shifter with improvements to efforts and gates (MG9)
• Additional coolers for high performance and track driving (including a differential cooler)
• Larger lower front grille opening contributes to aid cooling, work with the hood extractors to increase downforce, and house integrated front brake cooling ducts
• Upgraded driveshaft
• Upgraded limited-slip differential, iron housing, and axle shafts (patent pending)

• 3.73 rear gear ratio
• 52/48 weight distribution
• 7mm lower ride height than SS
• Next Generation Dual-Mode Magnetic Ride Control Suspension (MR) introduced on ZL1 (a generation after current MR on ZR1/CTS-V)
• Redesigned rear stabilizer bars now have drop links placed on the outside-end of the control arms for "crisper" control
• Vairable Electric power Steering (EPS), next generation  
• Brembo brakes - F: 6-piston 14.6" 2 piece rotors / R: 4-piston 14.4" rotors
• Light weight forged aluminum wheels - F: 20"x10" / R: 20"x11"
• Goodyear Supercar F1 G2 tires - F: 285/30/20 / R: 305/35/20 (specific to ZL1)
• Functional front lower splitter and underbody tray
• Front fender wheel opening and rear facia air deflectors manage air flow around the wheels and tires

Appearance Details:

• ZL1 badging on grille, hood, brake calipers, decklid, instrument panel, headrests, and sill plates
• HID headlamps
• Functional front bumper facia with upper DRLs and lower projector HID fog lamps
• FUNCTIONAL raised vented-aluminum hood with a carbon fiber air extractor "Mowhawk"
• Functional rocker extensions that aid in managing air-flow and deflect stones thrown off the front tires

• Functional rear spoiler works in conjunction with the front splitter
• Functional rear diffuser
• Black center stripe will be optional
• Quad stainless steel exhaust tips

Interior Details: 

• ZL1 logo stitched into headrests
• Standard interior is black and lined in leather
• Optional micro-fiber suede accents in seats, dashboard, steering wheel, and shifter (similar to CTS-V)
• Alloy pedals make heal-and-toe shifting easier
• Dual 6-way power seats
• Door and dash inserts are Carbon Flash with Red accent lighting
• New steering wheel that's smaller in diameter and has a flat bottom
• Premium Boston Accoustics audio system
• ZL1-specific door sill plates
• Parking Assist
• Rear camera in rearview mirror
• DIC/HUD will include helpful additions including boost pressure
• 4-Pack now includes a boost guage
• Wireless PDIM and USB-port

Price and Ordering Details:

• Ordering information will be available in 4th Quarter 2011
• Production will begin in 1st Quarter 2012
• Pricing has yet to be determined