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Patrick BMW/MINI Construction Update
It’s been more than a year since we started renovations on our BMW and MINI facilities, and we are proud to announce that our MINI sales, service and parts departments are now complete. This makes for one of the largest MINI facilities in the country with more than 17,000 square feet of space. The expanded sales area allows us to showcase up to six MINIs. Plus, we are the only MINI dealer in the Midwest to have 14 service bays.
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Patrickcars.com Receives a Facelift
If you’ve visited Patrickcars.com in the past few months, you may have noticed its complete redesign. In effort to make our site more user friendly, we chose a design that is more streamlined. We average about 160,000 unique visitors every month to our website and our goal was to develop a site that would allow consumers to navigate and retrieve the information they need in a quick, uncomplicated way.
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How quickly the summer months have come and gone! Yet fall is one of the most exciting times in the car business because it’s typically when we begin to see a large rollout of new products. In this newsletter you can read about several, including…
- The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, which gets 50% better gas mileage than the previous Escalades.
- The Hyundai Genesis, which is a stunner! And it’s receiving incredible reviews. Click on the following link to read one of the most recent comparison tests between the Genesis and the Lexus GS350. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=130686.
- The Land Rover Defender, which is turning 60 years old in 2009 and to help celebrate, it’s getting an SVX Special Edition face-lift.
- The BMW X6 which is topping one of Edmunds prestigious lists again by being named the SUV with the best residual value in 2008.
In this edition, we’ve also included a few timely articles with helpful tips on conserving gas and things to keep in mind when shopping for a used car. Plus, small business owners should read about a great tax incentive if you purchase a large SUV by the end of 2008. Buy a large SUV this year and secure a HUGE TAX BREAK!
As always we appreciate your business!
Sincerely,
Hanley Dawson III
CEO
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2008 BMW X6 Makes Top Ten List of SUVs with Best Residual Value
Edmunds.com compiled a list of the top ten 2008 SUVs least likely to depreciate in value during ownership and the  BMW X6 safely ranks among these elite few. Edmund’s list reflects the percentage of the X6’s original value that it is likely to retain after five years with an annual mileage of 15,000. The residual value takes the X6’s national True Market Value Price into consideration plus the typical options and destination charge. More specifically categorized as a sports activity coupe, the awe-inspiring X6 xDrive35i and xDrive50i are investments worth thinking about.
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2008 Hyundai Azera Peaks on Edmund’s List of Top Consumer Rated Vehicles
In the category of $15,000 to $25, 000 price range sedans, the 2008  Hyundai Azera takes the lead. Conducted by Edmunds.com, the survey consists of personal reviews made by consumers like you who own, drive, and outwardly love what the Azera has to offer.
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2009 BMW 7 Series - Car News
What it is: BMW’s big sedan undergoes a complete redesign that will put to rest the controversial styling of the current model. Much of the new look is inspired by the CS concept from last year and features sportier lines and proportions, and a much larger grille. A new M7 with the M5’s V-10 powerplant is a strong possibility for 2011. Such a car would compete with the Audi S8 and Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG.
Why it’s important: The 7 Series will usher in a design direction and advanced technology for the entire BMW lineup.
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BMW offers 2009 Diesel Versions: 335d and x5 xDrive35d
Outdated misconceptions of diesel  powered vehicles will be thrown to the wind later this year when BMW introduces its 2009 diesel powered 335d sedan and X5 xDrive35d crossover. Automotive technology has taken this model into the future of fuel efficiency. After all, less time spent at the pump is always better.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
 The Escalade returns this year with all the comfort and utility expected from the luxury SUV, but in the form of a Hybrid. At 20 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway, the Escalade Hybrid’s gas mileage is now akin to that of a mid-size sedan. Don’t let the estimated 50 percent better gas mileage deceive you because the Escalade Hybrid isn’t any smaller or less decadent. It provides seating for eight plus a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds in 2WD and 5,700 pounds in 4WD.
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Hyundai Genesis: Redefining Affordable Luxury
The highly anticipated Hyundai Genesis deserves a second and third glance. The all- new Genesis bears a close resemblance to classic luxury sedans wearing twice the price-tag. When compared with well-known European and Japanese luxury vehicles, it seems the Genesis is surpassing all expectations.
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Volvo S40
A flashy façade has never topped the list of Volvo’s priorities  because the Volvo engineers focus on practicality, safety, and affordability. It is no surprise then, that the 2008 Volvo S40 is among the most affordable and practical cars in its class. Noted for its exterior size, visibility, ride, handling and safety, the S40 has a mere $24,365 MSRP. The S40 costs less than the Volkswagen GTI, Acura TSX, Audi A3 and other similar mid-size luxury vehicles all the while retaining Volvo’s slew of intelligent safety features.
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Volvo XC60: Safety First
The 2009 XC60 mid-size crossover brings Volvo’s already stellar safety record to a whole new level. Introducing  not only a softer, rounded exterior, the XC60 comes equipped with a list of never before seen safety features perfect for the stop-and-go Chicago commute.
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Fuel conservation: Think you’ve heard it all? Some of these tips might just surprise you.
For some, fuel conservation is about helping the environment and for others, it’s more about the money and time spent at the pump. Regardless of personal motives, fuel conservation is something everyone should be aware of and by considering these extra tips, you’ll appease Mother Nature and your wallet alike.
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What to Look for When Shopping for a Used Car
Buying a pre-owned vehicle can be worrisome endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be. Preparing yourself with the right questions and information can take the mystery out of used car shopping. Whether you have a make, model, or budget already in mind, utilizing the following tips as a starting point will help maximize your purchasing power.
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