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It's the End of the Month!

Beat the heat! Summer's coming fast and it's the end of May - It's the best time to get the best deal on one of our hot cars!

Some New Inventory

Do you keep up with our inventory? Here are a few cars fresh on the lot!

2008 Toyota Sequoia

2010 Acura RL Tech Pkg

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Featured Car - 2011 Ford Mustang GT

We JUST got this one in! Best in its class, don't buy a pony car without checking our orange 2011 Ford Mustang GT! With plenty of features, come check out the drive you expect from a Mustang! AutoCheck lists it as a one owner, no accident vehicle with an above average score of 92. It also only has 17,683 miles!

With amazing speed, it has top performing everything: braking, steering, handling, and power. The 5.0L V8 is more than satisfying and extremely eager to please. A light drive, be ready to speed down the beach in this one! The 2011 Ford still has it's 5 year/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty from the manufacturer until October 2015. This one does take premium gas and gets 17 city/ 26 highway MPG. Ours is a 6 speed manual and of course is RWD.

The interior is full of top quality materials and roomy with a gorgeous black layout. The Mustang also has a great reliability record! Some of the creature comforts include 

leather upholstery

Sync Sound System

Sirius radio.

What more can we say: It's a Mustang! Come today for your test drive. Check it out on the website here or call 850-479-2272.

Thank You To Our Military

Ah, the life of a car salesman...

A Quick History - Dodge

Dodge was founded by Horace and John Dodge in 1900. The company originally made engines and chassis for local automobile companies. The Dodges wished to make their own vehicles though and in 1914 they made the Dodge Model 30. 

Dodge Model 30

Dodges became known for durability and ranked second in American sales in 1920. However, in January of that year, John died of pneumonia and in December, Horace died of cirrhosis. The company passed to the widows.

Rankings dropped and the company slipped to seventh place. Dodge began to make light trucks but sales continued to drop. They made the decision to sell to Chrysler in 1928.

Dodge's New Logo

In 1942, Dodge, like many car companies, shut down car production to concentrate on the war materials needed. After the war, cars were in demand from the lack of new ones and Dodge didn't have a hard time getting back into the market.

Our 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8

The oil crisis hit Dodge and Chrysler's entire company hard in 1973. Chrysler's financial problems required them to ask for a bailout in 1979. With the money from the government, they were able to forget the past and move forward onto new designs and models.

Avoid Buying a Flood Damaged Vehicle

Right now, a big problem that people are worried about, and justifiably so, are flooded vehicles. We were very fortunate as none of our vehicles were damaged in the storm (but several employees did have damage to their homes sadly). 

A lot of warnings regarding flooded cars have been released, especially for Craigslist ads. We want everyone to be educated on what to look for when buying a new vehicle.

 

So how do you know you're not buying a previously flooded car? Here are just a few tips that might help:

-It is actually required by law in Florida that a title be branded with "Flood damage" if it was affected by a flood. An AutoCheck or Carfax report can tell you this information as well.

-Check for a strong moldy smell. This may indicate underlying mildew but always investigate further as to the cause.

-Check for obvious damage like rust and corrosion, especially in the undercarriage.

-Look closely at upholstery. Check for stains or different colors throughout the vehicle.

-When you start it up, check all the electronics. A/C, Radio, Windshield Wipers, etc. Of course, it may just be an issue with that particular part, but you may want to investigate further as to the cause.

-Check compartments like the dashboard, trunk, and glove compartment for dirt and mud.

-Always, always test drive a vehicle! This is a given with any vehicle you are considering.

-And most importantly: take it to a mechanic. They might find something you missed.

We always invite our customers to take their vehicles to a mechanic before purchasing. We want our customers to be happy with their purchase and to have peace of mind.

If you have been affected by the flood and are in need of a new vehicle, come see us. We can help you get out of the damaged vehicle as well as assist with appraisals and insurance companies. 

Sources: How Stuff Works, http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/salvage-used-junkyard-parts/10-ways-to-spot-flood-damaged-car.htm ; Edmunds.com, http://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/how-to-avoid-buying-a-flood-damaged-car.html ; Carfax, http://www.carfax.com/car_buying/flood_damage_cars.cfx

2013 Ram 1500 Walkaround Video

Featured Car of the Week - 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LT Coupe

Have you seen this featured car on our website yet?! You should! A top pick, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro boasts of superior performance all around and with good reason. This is the sports car that is great to drive anywhere with. Ours is a no accident coupe with a great score from AutoCheck of 90 and only 27,481 miles.

The strong 3.6L V6 will give you amazing acceleration and the Camaro also has great gripping and handling abilities. The absolutely beautiful styling in silver ice comes with a performance suspension, giving you a comfortable, powerful ride. It also manages good fuel efficiency for a sports car (17/28 MPG) and uses regular gas. Plus ours has some manufacturer's warranties left:

Basic- 3 years/ 36,000 miles, until July 2015

Drivetrain- 5 years/100,000 miles, until July 2017

Retro in and out, the black interior is just as flashy and gorgeous as the exterior. Made of upscale materials, it remains roomy for everyone. The Chevy Camaro received good NHTSA crash test ratings and is also known for its reliability. It also comes with tons of features including

leather trim

LCD monitor

emergency communication system

cell phone connectivity

Sirius radio

great audio system

and more!

 

With top class performance, there's really no need to look past the Camaro. For heart racing, action packed driving, nothing can beat this Chevy. Check it out on our website here!

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A Quick History - Subaru

Did you know...?
Eddie Mercer actually used to own the Subaru store in Pensacola!

Subaru is the car division of Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), a major transportation company located in Japan. The company was originally named The Aircraft Reasearch Lab in 1915 by Chikuhei Nakajima. The business underwent several name changes and reorganizations between 1932 and 1950.

During World War II, the company was the major manufacturer of aircraft for the Japanese military. Afterward, they designed the Fuji Rabbit motor scooter out of the left over airplane parts.

In 1950, new Japanese laws split the company up into twelve smaller corporations. Four decided to merge and they became the Fuji Heavy Industries that exists today in 1953. The CEO of this new business wanted them to get involved in cars. After several names were considered and dismissed, they decided on “Subaru” which is Japanese for the Pleiades star cluster (hence the logo). They introduced their first car in 1954.

Subaru entered the American market in 1968 and over the years have produced dozens of models. Toyota has a partial partnership with FHI today. It's often said that once you own a Subaru, you're a Subaru owner for life!

National Small Business Week

Did you know it was National Small Business week? This quote has always really summed up perfectly what it means to be a Small Business.

Newest Walkarounds

Have you seen our newest walkaround videos? The third one is an informative video about the Flood and bottom one is a Blooper Reel!

New Inventory

Do you know we usually get new inventory every Tuesday? Make sure to keep an eye on our website for new cars coming in today and tomorrow!

Featured Car of the Week - 2008 Buick Enclave

This week we're featuring our 2008 Buick Enclave! With 3rd row seating and plenty of luxury features, this SUV comes with a great AutoCheck: no accident and above average score of 89. 

Attractive in and out, the Enclave is also very powerful with a smooth ride and strong responsive features. It has the 3.6L V6 Cyl under the hood and has 94,513 miles. This automatic also gets good gas mileage for an SUV (16/24 MPG). The exterior is a gorgeous black and the cabin is grey.

 

The interior is luxurious and roomy with only top quality materials. The layout shows that Buick paid close attention to detail and your needs. There's also tons of room for luggage! With lots of safety equipment, the 2008 Buick Enclave received amazing crash test ratings. Some of the features this Buick comes with are:

 emergency communication system

LCD monitor

automatic dimming mirrors

automatic temperature control

leather trim

roof rack rails

garage door opener

rear air conditioning

good sound system

and more!

For a true luxury SUV, come see our 2008 Buick Enclave! Click here to check it out on our website.

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Nic Cage absorbs his acting talent from the environment.

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A Quick History - Acura

Acura, produced by Honda, was the first luxury vehicle made in Japan. Introduced in the United States in March of 1986, Acura quickly became the best selling luxury car. Toyota and Nissan quickly responded with their own luxury lines in the Lexus and Infiniti. 

2012 Acura NSX Concept

In the mid to late 90s, sales began to decline for the Acura. Critics largely blame the uninspiring designs for this. However, during this time, Japan was experiencing a huge decline in the economy and Honda was feeling the pressure. This may have had a large influence on the cars' designs.

1999 Acura Integra

There was a revival in the 2000s, with plenty of redesigns and new models and the Acura's sales quickly improved. Today, Acura luxury vehicles remain a popular vehicle and they continue to “Advance”. 

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura; http://mkalty.org/acura-logo/

Two New Walkaround Videos!

Featured Car of the Week - 2011 Honda CR-Z EX Coupe

Have you seen this one yet? We're featuring our red 2011 Honda CR-Z this week. 2011 was the first year of the CR-Z, Honda's sporty coupe. With only 34,158 miles, ours has a one owner history. It still has the Drivetrain Warranty (5 years/60k miles) from the manufacturer, until May 2016. This one is listed at only $15,995. 

Fast and impressive, the CR-Z has responsive handling and steering. You can expect this one to be sharp and fast. A hybrid, it gets amazing fuel economy (35/39MPG) and gives you three driving modes: Sport, Normal, and Econ. Ours has a continuously variable transmission and has the 1.5L I-4Cyl.

The interior is just as impressive with a cool layout in a gorgeous grey and plenty of room. The seats are also very comfortable! With Honda Reliability, you can't go wrong. Ours comes well equipped with features like:

LCD monitor

navigation

automatic temperature control

leather trim

good sound system

lots of safety features

cell phone connectivity

and more!

Itching for a test drive? Head down to Eddie Mercer Automotive! Check it out here

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2013 Subaru Impreza WRX Walkaround with Jeremy Sprayberry