Featured Car - 2013 Honda CR-V EX-L SUV

The vehicle we originally planned to feature this week sold over the weekend, so instead, here is our 2013 Honda CR-V EX-L. With only 22,425 miles, this SUV is the family vehicle that you can rely on. Exactly what you want and need, ours comes with an AutoCheck that lists it as a one owner, no accident SUV with a top score of 93. 

2013 Honda CR-V EX-L SUV

Redesigned in 2012, the Honda CR-V is unmatchable. Precise everywhere, the Honda will give you a relaxing ride, both smooth and quiet with the 2.4L I-4 cyl under the hood. The SUV gets 23 city / 31 highway MPG and takes regular gas. It has responsive handling and braking and a gorgeous design in and out. Ours still has some Warranty: Basic (3 years/ 36,000 miles) until November 2016 and Drivetrain (5 Years/ 60,000 miles) until November 2018. The exterior is white, the interior beige. It is a 5 speed automatic.

2.4L I-4 cyl

The cabin is roomy, with a superb layout and all the room you need for luggage. The CR-V received great crash test ratings and you know it'll be reliable! This one includes features like 

automatic temperature control

navigation

moonroof

Econ

LCD monitor

great sound system

Sirius radio

heated front seats

cell phone connectivity

rear parking sensors

roof rack rails

leather upholstery and trim

lots of safety features

and more!

Beige Interior with Leather

A true favorite, just test drive our 2013 Honda CR-V for a pleasant and refined experience. You'll fall in love. Check it out here on the website or give us a call at 850-479-2272.

Check it out on our website!

End of June

It's that time of the month again! The last days of June are the BEST time to buy a car! Give us a call at 850-479-2272 or check out our website

They keep calling it "Queen Anne's Revenge"!

A Quick History - Jaguar

 In 1922, William Lyons and William Walmsley began the Swallow Sidecar Company, also known as SS Cars LTD. They originally made motorcycle sidecars and only moved to vehicles later on. The Jaguar name first appeared in 1935 on a sport model.

1935 SS90

 The end of World War II required the company to change it's name to Jaguar, due to the bad connotations of the SS abbreviation. The cars went on to win several races in the 1950s. 

In 1966, the British Motor Corporation purchased Jaguar, but the company was able to move away in 1984 as a separate company. Price and quality of their vehicles increased greatly throughout this period and they were again purchased in 1989, by Ford. Ford greatly expanded Jaguar's inventory and range of vehicles.

2001 Jaguar S-Type

However, in 2008, Ford announced plans to sell Jaguar along with Land Rover to Tata Motors of India, who currently own both companies.

2015 Jaguar F-type

 

 

 Sources: Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_Cars ; CarGurus, http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/2015-Jaguar-F-Type-Overview-c24291 ; Automotivated, http://www.automotivated.ca/13-fascinating-facts-about-the-jaguar-brand/

Throwback Thursday

This is what we looked like two years before we opened! I think we've improved a bit, don't you?

Some of the New Cars

 Had a BIG week of new cars! Here are just four I picked out

2007 Saturn Sky Convertible

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Minivan

2014 Infiniti Q50

Featured Car of the Week - 2013 Toyota 4Runner

We have about 18 Toyotas and this 2013 Toyota 4Runner is only one of them! Certainly a top choice in it's class, ours has an amazing AutoCheck: one owner, no accident, and a high score of 94 from AutoCheck. 

2013 Toyota 4Runner Limited SUV

 Smooth and capable, the 4.0L V6 cyl will certainly pull with plenty of power. The 4Runner also has amazing off road abilities and the drive is unmatchable. A design in grey, it's also a stand out among other SUVs. The Toyota has pretty few miles with 41,302 on the odometer. It takes regular gas and has the 5 speed automatic transmission, getting 17 city and 22 highway MPG. This one also has some Drivetrain left: 5 years/60,000 miles, until October 2017.

4.0L V6cyl

The black interior is very comfortable with a great layout and plenty of room for people and things. You can also expect Toyota reliability and top crash test ratings! The Limited trim, ours also comes well equipped with features like:

Sirius radio

rear parking sensors

garage door opener

LCD monitor

moonroof

heated front seats

navigation

great sound system

cell phone connectivity

lots of safety features

and much more! 

Cabin with Leather, Navigation, Moonroof, and More

For an unmatchable Toyota, this is the one! Call today to set up your test drive. You can check out the 4Runner here or give us a call at 850-479-2272!

Call today for your test drive! 850-479-2272

The First Rule of Driving

A Quick History - Land Rover

Land Rover is a British company known for their four wheel drive vehicles. It is the 2^nd oldest 4WD brand in the world behind Jeep.

Land Rover Logo

The brand was actually started in 1948 with one specific model known as the Land Rover, from the Rover Company. Originally inspired by the American Jeep, a large range was developed over the next years, and the Land Rover Company was finally founded in 1978.

Land Rover Series I

 The Rover Group was owned by BMW in 1994 and six years later, the company was broken up. Land Rover was sold to Ford. In 2008, as part of their response to the economic crisis, Ford sold Land Rover along with Jaguar to Tata Motors. 

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged

Sources: Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover

Finding your Dream Car with Tailpipe

Something Eddie Mercer Automotive doesn't deal with often is antique vehicles. Occasionally, we may have one. For example, right now we have a 1986 Mercedes-Benz on the lot. We also have a 1958 Buick Special that we used to feature out front every day. I've seen two 70's cars leave the lot. But, it isn't really something we specialize in.

A major way to search for your dream car, or first car, or just a project car is to go around to different sites, most popular is Craigslist. But what if you wanted something like a Porsche or Ferrari? Ebay's there for that and so are SEVERAL car auction websites. There's also James Edition, which we covered in an earlier blog. And these are all great! They're all amazing ways to find your car. But you have to go to each website which can take a while.

That's where Tailpipe comes in. It is a search engine of all the auction and car websites. Tailpipe's tagline is even "One Search. All Classics". Search engines like this one exist elsewhere of course, but they don't look as GOOD as Tailpipe looks! They list the popular cars on the main website: Mustangs, Corvettes, Camaros, Firebirds, Beetles, and Austin Healeys but you can find just about anything on there!

Tailpipe - One Search. All Classics

One car we found was a 1973 Ferrari 246GT. It's going for $510,000! There are several other Ferrari's that are in Auctions as well. Each photo on Tailpipe directs you to the website where you can buy or bid on the car.

1973 Ferrari 246GT

Another one was a 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom I, going for a more affordable $135,000.

1931 Rolls Royce Phantom 1

And of course, we have to include an American Muscle Car! This one is a 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Convertible asking for $180,000.

1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Convertible

Tailpipe is pretty easy to use. Their website is straight forward and the search is simple. Plus, it's a VERY easy, and enjoyable, to waste your day away while you pine for your dream car.

New Cars on the Lot!

We bought about twenty five cars last week!!! You need to check out our website to see them all, but here are a few I picked out for today

2004 Pontiac GTO

2011 Ford F-150

2001 Jaguar S-Type

Featured Car of the Week - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T SEL

This week we're featuring one of our "Under $15,000" inventory. Listed at only $13,995, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is the perfect example of a great daily driver that has the upscale feel and look you're looking for. Ours is a one owner, no accident wagon with a great score of 90. This Volkswagen has 73,370 miles.

2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T SEL Wagon

The Jetta offers a great, fun ride with accurate steering, strong engine, superior handling, and amazing fuel efficiency. The blue exterior is sleek and the grey interior matches in beauty. Taking premium gas, this one has the 2.0L 1-4 cyl engine and Automatic transmission. It gets 21 city and 31 highway MPG.

2.0L 1-4cyl

The Wagon's seats are supportive and the trunk has plenty of room for all of your cargo.  This Volkswagen has plenty of safety features and the Jetta has a reliable history. Ours comes loaded with 
leather upholstery and trim
an amazing audio system
moonroof
rear air conditioning
LCD monitor
navigation
cell phone connectivity
heated front seats
memory seat
garage door opener
roof rack rails
and more.

Jetta's Cabin

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is known as being an upscale economy car. Sure to impress, you only need to drive this one once to fall in love. Click here to see it on our website!

Check it out on our website!

Happy Father's Day!

Some "Dad Humor" In Honor of Father's Day

It's Tuesday! Time for Some New Cars!

Have you visited our website? We added TONS of new cars last week. Here are just a few. Click on the photos to see more!

2000 Jeep Wrangler

2006 Nissan Titan

2014 Chrysler 300C

Featured Car Of the Car - 2013 Scion tC

This week's featured car is the 2013 Scion tC Coupe! With only 13,000 miles, our 2013 Scion tC coupe is a must see. It has a no accident, one owner history with a 90 AutoCheck score.

2013 Scion tC

The tC is a top performer with responsive steering and handling. It's sleek and smooth with the 2.5L I-4 cyl, just like its sporty silver design. A manual his coupe also has great braking and speed! It takes regular gas and gets 23/31 MPG. 

2.5L I-4cyl

The interior is comfortable and spacious and this one received great crash test and reliability ratings. The gorgeous cabin comes with plenty of features including a 

premium Pioneer sound system

cell phone connectivity

moonroof

lots of safety equipment

and more!

Scion Cabin

For fun, this is a must see! Ours has some warranty left too! It has Basic (3 years / 36,000 miles) until August 2015 and Drivetrain (5 years / 60,000 miles) until August 2017. Check it out on the website here.

For Sale in Pensacola!

Hope Everyone Has a Great Weekend!

Drive-In Movie Day

June 6th is Drive-In Movie Day! When is the last time you've gotten to go to a Drive-In? What did you see?

A Quick History - Toyota

Toyota is currently the third largest car manufacturer in the world behind General Motors and Volkswagen. Based in Japan, Toyota started off as a division of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works by the founder's son, Kichiro Toyoda. The Japanese Government was urging the company to produce automobiles as the country needed cars due to their war in China.

Toyota Logo

Toyoda began researching vehicles in 1929 by traveling to Europe and the United States to view production of vehicles. Their first engine debuted in 1934, the first car in May 1935, and the first truck in August 1935. They tended to resemble Dodges and Chevrolet at first. 

1935 Toyota Model G1

Toyota was established as a separate company in 1937. Even though their name is Toyoda, the name was changed to Toyota because eight it considered a lucky number in Japan and in katakana, it takes eight strokes to write Toyota.

During the Second World War, the car company made trucks for the Japanese Army. Toyota's factories were lucky though; the war ended just before a bombing run was planned on those plants. However, the end of the war proved trouble for the fledgling company. The economy in Japan was horrid and even though they introduced a new car, Toyota was on the edge of bankruptcy by 1949. They did manage to get loans as long as they made a separate sales division, laid off workers, and lowered wages.

2012 Toyota Camry - Pensacola, FL

The response to this plan resulted in a two month strike. In order to appease the union and allow the layoffs and wage cuts to take place, the President resigned. The Korean War ended up saving the company though. The United States military ordered five thousand trucks from Toyota.

Toyota expanded in the 1960s with new research and development factories. In 2008, Toyota suffered just like American car companies. In response, they lowered production of the Tundra, which had experience low sales, and increased production of fuel efficient in demand cars such as the Prius, Corolla, and Yaris.

2014 Toyota FT-1 Concept

Sources: 1935 Photo, Auto Pulze, http://www.autopulze.com/global-press-releases/toyota-motor-corporation-cumulative-vehicle-production-passes-200-million/ ; Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota

Have You Seen Our Newer Inventory?

2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Kompressor

2006 Volvo XC90

2013 Ford Mustang Convertible