Five Reasons to Finance Your Vehicle with Beechmont Ford

1.  Keep your savings intact in the event of unforeseen expenses

2.  Use cash to payoff other higher interest debt

3.  Invest the cash, earn more interest income vs. interest paid

4.  Establish installment credit vs. revolving credit

5.  Beechmont Ford has many different financing options available, including:

-Manufacturer Reduced Rates   -Red Carpet Leasing (RCL)        -RCL Advance Payment Plan

-Ford Credit Bonus Cash           -Flex Buy (where available)

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Unexpected Technology in the 2011 Ford Fiesta

The 2011 Ford Fiesta is one smart car, loaded with more than buyers would expect from a subcompact car. Some including:

· Class-exclusive* available SYNC with Traffic, Directions and Information.  Use this function for real-time traffic updates, turn-by-turn navigation, business searches, and personalized news, weather and sports.  No need to spend hundreds of dollars on a GPS system that needs to be updated regularly.  SYNC is capable of giving drivers directions to any destination from wherever their current location may be.

· Great sounding audio systems. Sirius Satellite Radio, SYNC, Premium 80-watt AM/FM stereo/CD player with MP3 capability and 6 speakers comes standard in SEL/SES models

· Class-exclusive* 4-inch LCD multifunctional display. A large display is strategically positioned high up on the instrument panel, directly in sight line and easily within reach.  Displays audio settings, phone info and other data; standard on all models.

· Available Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start.  This function allows the driver to unlock and start Fiesta without ever having to take out your keys.  When the key fob is in your pocket or anywhere on you, you can simply press your thumb on the door handle to open the door.  Once you’re in, hold down the clutch (or the brake pedal on an automatic), press the power button and go.

· Available Ambient Interior Lighting.  Illuminates front and rear footwells, above the glovebox and cupholders, which makes them easier to locate when you’re driving at night.  Customers may select from 7 different colors: red, blue, purple, orange, aqua, white or yellow-green.

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2011 Ford Fiesta Competition

There’s no shortage of choices in the subcompact (B-car) segment.  Fiesta’s top 3 contenders are the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris and the Nissan Versa.  Out of the 4 vehicles, Fiesta delivers better fuel economy, a class-exclusive 6-speed PowerShift automatic and spirited Euro-feel handling that is a blast to drive and it also gives you more for your money! One may say that the Fiesta SEL and SES are pricier than the competition, but you have to consider that they offer far more value and bang for your buck with standard SYNC, ambient lighting, premium audio, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, 16” aluminum wheels!

Fiesta VS. Honda Fit

· Lower base MSRP with no sedan offered on Fit (5-door hatchback only)

· More horsepower and torque

· Significantly better fuel economy

· Larger fuel tank (12.0 vs. 10.6 gal.) for a greater cruising range

· Electronic Stability Control is standard on Fiesta, but costs extra on the base Fit

· More front-seat leg room

Fiesta VS. Toyota Yaris

· Lower base MSRP for sedan

· More horsepower and torque

· Standard 15” and available 16” wheels; Yaris only has 14” and 15” wheels

· Better fuel economy, especially on the highway

· Larger fuel tank (12.0 vs. 11.1 gal.) for a greater cruising range

· Standard power mirrors and door locks, cost extra on Yaris

· Standard telescoping steering column, not available on Yaris

· Standard tachometer, costs extra on Yaris 5-door

Fiesta VS. Nissan Versa

· Versa 1.8 models have a larger engine with more hp/torque, but the cost is a severe hit in fuel economy including Versa’s optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

· Fiesta is fun to drive with Euro-inspired handling and an available 6-speed PowerShift

· Electronic Stability Control is standard in Fiesta, but costs extra on Versa 1.8S

· More front-seat leg room

· Standard telescoping steering column, not available on Versa

· “Ok, but Versa has a 1.6L base sedan model for less than $10,000.” Very true, but you need to consider VALUE of all the Fiesta has to offer.  The base Versa doesn’t come with air conditioning, any power features, ESC, ABS, Brake Assist and map pockets.  In fact, it doesn’t even offer a radio or clock!

Fiesta is also poised to take on compact (C-car) competitors.  For many, Fiesta’s attraction is not just about size and economy, but also the unique style, features and value it offers.

Fiesta VS. Honda Civic Sedan

· Lower starting MSRP* compared to Civic ($15,655 for DX model; up to $22,255 for Si)

· 5-door hatchback model not offered on Civic

· Available 6-speed PowerShift automatic vs. Civic 5-Speed automatic transmission

· Significantly better fuel economy (excluding Hybrid Civic)

· Fun-to-drive Euro-feel handling and a tighter turning diameter

· More sedan cargo volume

· Standard features not found on Civic include driver’s side knee airbag, LCD multifunctional display, EasyFuel capless fuel filler system and Electric Power Steering (EPAS) (excluding Hybrid Civic)

· Available features not found on Civic include SYNC, Intelligent Access with Push-button Start, ambient lighting and heated front seats

Fiesta VS. Toyota Corolla

· Lower starting MSRP compared to Corolla ($15,450 for base model; up to $18,960 for XPS)

· 5-door hatchback model not offered on Corolla

· Available 6-speed PowerShift automatic vs. Corolla 5-speed automatic transmission

· Fun-to-drive Euro-feel handling with a quicker steering ratio and tighter turning diameter

· More front-seat leg room and sedan cargo volume

· Significantly better fuel economy

· Standard features not found on Corolla include driver’s side knee airbag, LCD multifunctional display and EasyFuel capless fuel filler system

· Available features not found on Civic include SYNC, Intelligent Access with Push-button Start, ambient lighting and heated front seats

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Class-Exclusive* Powershift 6-Speed Automatic in the 2011 Ford Fiesta

The 2011 Ford Fiesta comes equipped with The PowerShift 6-speed automatic engine.  It is like having two manual transmissions in one computer-controlled package.  Shifting is accomplished by engaging one clutch while the other disengages to go between the two sets of gears.

· Twin internal clutches (no toque converter) keep the gears in constant mesh

· Dry clutch design does not require power-robbing fluid which saves weight and improves fuel efficiency

· Clutches disengage when at a stop (neutral idle) to help improve fuel economy

· Class-exclusive* Hill Assist Feature helps prevent rolling back on steep hill when you start from a stop

This engine is a “game-changer” that provides the responsive performance of a manual combined with automatic convenience and better fuel efficiency.  It is proven technology that can be found in many-end sports cars such as Porsche, Ferrari and Bugatti

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The 2011 Ford Mustang GT500

The GT500 has iconic sports-car looks and the goods to back it up.

This is one hot ride.

o 5.4L SC V8 (aluminum block)-removed 100 pounds from front-end weight

§ 550 horsepower (up from 540 in 2010)

§ 510 lb.-ft of torque

o Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)

o Slotted brake dust shields to improve brake cooling

o 19” forged aluminum wheels standard on Convertible

o Standard HID headlamps

o Glass roof

o Available HD Radio

o Blind spot exterior mirrors

o MyKey

o Fold-down rear head restraints

o Performance package

§ 3.73:1 axle

§ Unique wheels-19” x 9.5” front/ 20” x 9.5” rear

§ R-compound tires

§ Retuned front and rear springs and larger stabilizer bars

§ Retuned rear shocks

§ Decklid spoiler with unique Gurney flap

§ Unique shift knob

§ Unique stripes

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The Fuel Economy Story of the 2011 Ford Mustang

Mustang customers will appreciate new features that will help achieve more power and better fuel efficiency.  For example, V6 models equipped with the 6-speed automatic are projected to deliver class-leading V6 fuel economy with 19 city/30 highway mpg.  This is an increase of 3 city and 6 highway mpg!

Here’s a quick look at how the 2011 Mustang V6 stacks up against the competition.

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FMC’s Official Statement Regarding Floor Mats

Ford Motor Company has made an official statement regarding recent media coverage surrounding Fusion floor mats. They do not recommend stacking floor mats in any vehicle from any automaker.  In fact, Ford’s all-weather floor mats have these instructions printed on th top of every driver’s mat.  The packaging for these also cautions that they should not be stacked on other mats. In addition, all Ford vehicles and mats have an attachment on the driver side to secure them to the floor properly.

Ford is unaware of any customer complaints or any accidents related to 2010 Fusions with properly installed floor mats and will cooperate fully with NHTSA on its investigation as they always do.

Instructions to properly install floor mats:

-Move driver’s seat to rear-most position  -Remove existing mats from the vehicle.  Failure to do this could result in an interference with the foot controls

-Position mat under pedals  -Lift rear corners of the mat away from the floor  -Slide mat back until hole in the floor mat is directly over the hook located on the carpet “locked” in place, or snap grommets to buttons on floor

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Ford Motor Company to Put an End to a 71-year-old Brand

Ford Motor Company announced this week that it will discontinue the 71-year-old Mercury Brand by the end of the year.  Over the next four years, Lincoln will get seven all-new or entirely refreshed products –including its first ever C-segment vehicle. Lincoln also will get brand-exclusive powertrains and other technologies to distinguish it from Ford’s namesake Blue Oval brand and make its vehicles more competitive with offerings from rival automakers. 

Ford’s President of the Americas, Mark Fields, announced the board voted to stop production of all four Mercury models in the fourth quarter. Ford plans to send letters to Mercury dealers around the nation, offering them buyouts or the chance to merge with Ford dealers.

“Given our improving financial situation, it really allows us to absorb the short-term cost of discontinuing Mercury,” Mark Fields said, declining to reveal the expected expense. “We’re very proud of Mercury’s history, but we’re now looking forward.”

Mercury was the creation of Henry Ford’s son, Edsel and was launched in 1938 as a midmarket brand intended to bridge the gap between the mass market Ford brand and the luxury Lincoln brand. Although a novel idea, Mercury vehicles often were little more than rebadged Fords, and sales have declined steadily since 1993.

“It is a storied brand,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s global product development chief. “But what’s really important today is not the past. What’s important today is the future: the future of Ford and the future of Lincoln.”

The Ford brand has performed well over the past 18 months, benefiting from a new product lineup, but Lincoln has struggled to find its place in an increasingly crowded and competitive luxury market. Ford plans to redirect the resources invested in the Mercury brand into Lincoln. “We’ve made a lot of progress with the Ford brand,” said Ford Americas President Mark Fields. “Now’s the time to do that with Lincoln.”

Mercury now claims just eight-tenths of a percent of the U.S. car and truck market, Fields said. The Ford brand, by comparison, has gained more than twice that much share in the first four months of the year.  Fields said Ford’s recent success enabled the automaker to retire Mercury, providing the financial resources needed to wind down the brand without undermining Ford’s goal of being “solidly profitable” this year.

Ford will continue to honor warranty agreements and support Mercury owners with parts and service.

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Cruise On In to Beechmont Ford Sunday, May 23rd!

Beechmont Ford will be hosting a cruise-in Sunday, May 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  If you are a Mustang lover make sure to come because Queen City Mustang will be attending and are accepting $5.00 donations.  This is an open car show and a top 20 car show!  Hot dogs and drink will be served!

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Ford Fiesta Movement in the Blogosphere this Week

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