Celebrity Cars You Can Afford!

Some celebrities make a hobby of flaunting the newest, flashiest and most disgustingly expensive supercars. But others choose to drive cars that are familiar to you and me – cars that we can actually envision ourselves in and even afford to buy. More often than not, they customize these cars to fit their unique styles. So take a look at the trendiest yet most affordable cars making the rounds of Hollywood. All of these vehicles are available at David.  Come in, check them out, and then visit our Parts Dept. to see which accessories you can add for your own personal celebrity bling.

Dodge Charger

U.S. News Rank #5 in Affordable Large Cars

MSRP: $21,820 – $36,625

Dodge got plenty of media attention after its Charger throwback’s auto show debut in 2005. But the most hype to date centers around a buyer who insisted he get to drive the very first Charger — rapper 50 Cent. According to several sources, Dodge was more than happy to oblige. The result is a limited production run of the 2008 “DUB Edition” Dodge Charger SXT, which features 20-inch chrome wheels and a 13-speaker sound system. While the rapper-inspired model starts at $30,235, you can get the conventional Charger — minus the bling — for thousands less.

Chrysler 300 Series

U.S. News Rank #2 in Affordable Large Cars
MSRP: $24,625 – $41,905

Superstar rides are one thing, but what do superheroes drive? Well, in real life, they’re not exactly sporting Batmobiles. According to Motor Trend, TV’s original Batman himself (Adam West) gets around in affordable style — with a Chrysler 300C (he calls it a “mini Bentley, but for a third of the price”). In addition, Transformers actor Josh Duhamel has been spotted in a black 300C SRT-8, the high-performance trim of the powerful sedan.

Dodge Challenger

MSRP $22,220 – $40,220

With its 425-horsepower V8 engine, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 (a performance-tuned variant of the regular Challenger) is a powerful and capable back-road burner. Its stylish retro design is a big draw, especially in Hollywood. The wide-ranging Glitterati who drive the SRT8 include TV star Chace Crawford, comedian Jay Leno, LA Lakers player Andrew Bynum and movie-star-turned-California-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rapper TI even features a black Challenger in his music video for “What’s Up, What’s Happenin.’”

Jeep Wrangler

MSRP $20,710 – $32,090

Few SUVs can match the Jeep Wrangler’s rugged capabilities. While it’s doubtful that most celebrities would take their customized Wranglers off road, they are most certainly attracted to the truck’s distinctive styling and open-air convertible top. Famous names seen in the macho Wrangler include rapper P. Diddy and singer Justin Timberlake, who both prefer the four-door Unlimited model. Soccer player David Beckham has also been spotted driving around his new California digs in a blacked-out Wrangler, while rocker Avril Lavigne has been seen driving a Rubicon model.

We Are Your “Cash for Clunkers” Dealer!

What is the Car Allowance

Rebate (C.A.R.S.) System?

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President Obama signed into law a program the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS). This is a federal program that helps you purchase a new, more fuel efficient vehicle when you trade in a less fuel efficient vehicle

What is the amount of the credit?

The amount of the credit is $3,500 or $4,500, and generally depends on the type of vehicle you purchase and the difference in fuel economy between the purchased vehicle and the trade-in vehicle. Different requirements apply for work trucks.

How do I know if my car or truck is an eligible trade-in vehicle?
There are several requirements (but you also have to meet certain conditions for the car or truck you wish to buy). We can help you determine whether you have an eligible trade in vehicle but here are the guidelines:

Your trade-in vehicle must

• have been manufactured less than 25 years before the date you trade it in
• have a “new” combined city/highway fuel economy of 18 miles per gallon or less
• be in drivable condition
• be continuously insured and registered to the same owner for the full year preceding the trade-in
• The trade-in vehicle must have been manufactured not earlier than 25 years before the date of trade in and, in the case of a category 3 vehicle, must also have been manufactured not later than model year 2001

Note that work trucks (i.e., very large pickup trucks and cargo vans) have different requirements.

Get more info about the Cash for Clunkers program  here.

The Simeone Foundation – A Museum Right in our Backyard!

Here’s a great place to visit after seeing us at our Philly store.  The Simeone Foundation Automobile Museum is literally right around the corner from our showroom! It’s a Philly gem and it’s right in our backyard.  Famour car afficianado Jay Leno stopped in to see the Simeone collection this time last year.

From the very earliest days of the automobile, racing was used to demonstrate the superiority of one manufacturer over another. The Simeone Foundation Museum celebrates this “Spirit of Competition” with a collection of some of the rarest and most significant sports racing cars ever built. The Museum transports visitors back in time to famous racing venues and tells the story of how competition contributed to the evolution of racing car design, performance and safety.

You’ll enjoy learning about these special cars if you take the time to visit the collection in person. Make it a family day.

Museum Hours

Tues – Fri  10AM – 6PM

Sat – sun   10AM – 4PM

Closed MondaysAdmission: $12
Seniors: $10
Students: $8
Children under 8 free when accompanied by parent

Please call Kristina Ford for Group Rates

Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals Jul 10 – Jul 12, 2009

Summer’s in full swing. Looking for a cool, summer roadtrip for the family? How bout a trip to Carlisle, PA for the All-Chrysler Nationals?

Adult Admission: Th.- Sun. $10 /4-day Pass $30 Child Admission: under 12- FREE Gate Times: Th.-Sa. 7am-6pm / Sun. 7am-3pm

The Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals is a Mopar-lover’s paradise with attendees converging on the Fairgrounds from all over the world. This weekend-long event crosses all eras of the Chrysler marque from classic to muscle and everything in between. If you haven’t registered online, what are you waiting for? You can save time and download a Showfield Registration PDF Form to register via mail or call us at 717-243-7855 to register over the phone. Please note: refunds will not be issued less than 19 days prior to the beginning of the event.

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It’s Official – Chrysler 300 Named in Top 10 Affordable Luxury Cars of 2009

A recent survey by myride.com named the 2009 Chrysler 300 as #2 on the Top 10 Most Affordable Luxury Cars of 2009.

The 2009 300 is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, available in 11 trims, including  the C AWD. Upon introduction, the LX [Discontinued] is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, V6, 178-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The C AWD is equipped with a standard 5.7-liter, V8, 360-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

ENGINE INFORMATION

5.7-Liter Hemi(R), 90-Degree V8, 16-Valve, OHV, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 360@5150, Torque Of 389@4250, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads

9 for 99! Service Special

Is your car ready for summer?  Stop in today to either David location and get 9 for 99!! 9 of our best services for one low price…$99.95. Everything from Oil Change to Battery Service…get your vehicle in tip top shape for summer!

And Now, A Few Words from Our Customers!

As you know, we are pleased to announce that both the David Dodge and David Chrysler Jeep locations will continue their Sales and Service Agreements with the new Chrysler.
In other words, we’re not going anywhere!

Thanks so much to everyone who took time to write and show their support for us. Here are a few samples…
David,
Chrysler realizes good production when they see it. Continued good fortune in your business, and continued health to you and your family.

- Larry and Jerry Fadgen

David,
We’re so glad to see and hear that David’s Chrysler location and shop has survuved this tough transition of phasing out some Chrysler dealerships. Hope to send you a few customers in 2009. Love my Chrysler 300. All your employees were real nice and professionall and Ken was a great sales rep to work with.

Thanks
Steve Rukavina
(New Chrysler owner)

David,
Thank you for this note. My husband John is a Chrysler man and he was getting nervous. He is one of your customers. This is GREAT NEWS!!

John and Tamara Staley

Hooray! my (Challenger) R/T is on the way! That deserves a chest bump.

We’re Not Going Anywhere!

To our loyal customers,
My wife Marlo and I just wanted to take a moment to assure you that the brief restructuring of Chrysler is not the end of anything but the beginning of a bright future!

We are also pleased to let you know that both David Dodge and David Chrysler Jeep locations have been selected to continue our Sales and Service Agreements with the new Chrysler. As you probably know by now, some area dealers are facing a different future. That is why we take very seriously the privilege we’ve been given to represent a new, vaiable and vibrant Chrysler.

We also know that a key reason for our retention has been our performance and re-investment into oour businesses. Please know that we will continue our investment to create a dealership environment that is worthy of representing our new company…a leaner, more focused Chrysler that will prosper in a global market.

Thanks to everyone who has reached out and shown their support to us in the last few weeks. Rest assured that we will continue to provide our customers with the quality vehicles, pricing and service that we have in the past. We look forward to a bright new future.

David P. Kelleher,
President, David Auto Group
Glen Mills and Airport Automall

Employee Pricing EXTENDED thru Monday May 4!

Employee Pricing held over until Monday May 4! Last Chance! You literally
cannot afford to miss this Sale! Saturday and Monday at David Dodge on
Route 202 in Glen Mills, PA. Chrysler has not yet announced their pricing for
May, but we know for a fact that Employee Pricing is absolutely over Monday.

Employee Pricing ENDS at 9pm Monday May 4, 2009!
0% APR ENDS at 9pm Monday May 4, 2009!
All Current Rebates & Incentives END at 9 pm May 4, 2009!

Rest assured, we are going to be here selling and servicing our vehicles for a long, long time. You can always wait until next week and pay our everyday discounted prices or…you can Grab Life By The Horns and save THOUSANDS for you and your family. Want to get out of that high payment you currently have? Get a brand new Dodge car or truck, backed by a Lifetime Warranty and save thousands of dollars. Get here this weekend and we will give you a minimum of $500 BELOW Employee Pricing and up to $1000 Below on some 2009 Dodge vehicles in stock.

Get here by Monday and get Employee Pricing, rebates, and NO INTEREST up to 36 months on select models. Shop our inventory and we’ll even let you make YOUR OWN DEAL! Buy a car this weekend, present this e-mail and we’ll give you TWO Phillies tickets.

Have a trade-in? We can help! We’ll give you an extra $500 over Kelley Bluebook value. Bring in your title or payment book, let us appraise your vehicle while you shop. Still not sure whether you want to trade in your old vehicle? David Dodge makes it easy. Go to http:www.kbb.com, and look up your vehicle. We use Kelley Bluebook’s Fair to Average value as our guide. Simply look for your vehicle’s value under the Fair to Average value heading, come into David Dodge this weekend and we will you give you an additional $500 above that number for your trade-in.

How about a David Diamond Certified Preowned vehicle? All David Diamonds are hand-picked, under 65,000 miles, go through a 125 point safety check, and come with a free Carfax report and Lifetime Powertrain Warranty.

Shop us online before you come. All of our internet prices are price-protected by David’s Price Assurance. We GUARANTEE to beat anyone else’s price by up to $300.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Brad Freymoyer
Director of Communication
The David Auto Group
1801 Rt. 202, Glen Mills, PA 19342
610-358-5300
484-785-8050 (Direct)
484-785-8080 (Fax)
bfreymoyer@drivedavid.com
http://www.drivedavid.com