There’s no disputing the reality that gas prices are very high right now.  In the Olathe, KS area the cost per gallon is a $1 higher than it was a year ago on this date.  Wouldn’t it be great if we could pick our own price for gas, or better yet, return to the good old days when you could find gas for less than $1 per gallon?  The chances either are unlikely, but we’ve got some tips you can follow to possibly relieve some of the pressure at the pump.

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When you are shopping for a vehicle for your family, many considerations come into play such as cost, safety features, performance and more.  Some parents and guardians opt for a van or SUV, some prefer cars to tote around little ones.  Recently, an experienced auto journalist for MSN Autos compiled a list of 10 autos that are good choices for families.  The vehicles chosen are under $30K and offer many features you’ll most likely find necessary.

The Chevy Cruze, which is all new at your Overland Park Chevy dealership, was chosen as part of this list.  After finding out some more information about it’s features, we hope this will be a model you’ll consider for your family.

Cost Breakdown

For under $30K the Cruze really is a great deal.  Let’s see how the various trims available now at our store break down in terms of sticker price.

• Cruze LS- ranges in price from $16,995 to $18,490
• Cruze ECO- $19,435 (this model is reported to offer the best fuel economy of any of the Cruze line-up)
• Cruze LT with 1LT- starts at $19,440 and goes up to $20,795
• Cruze LT with 2Lt- $21,940 to $23,015
• Cruze LTZ- $23,255 to $26,280

The reason we’ve broken this down for you is that we want you to see all the options available to you and various prices.  Each of them is sure to include features that you find a necessity for travel to all your destinations.

The Cruze also comes with a four-cylinder, turbocharged 1.4 liter engine.  Though smaller than engines found in larger family options, such as the Chevy Traverse Kansas City families can find at McCarthy Chevrolet, it still packs a good punch for a four door sedan.  Who says you can’t have a little bit of fun behind the wheel?

This vehicle also comes standard with many amenities that typically are or used to be add on options for similar autos, such as MP3 capability, Satellite radio, OnStar functions and much more.  Even the top of the line LTZ cruise is priced well and you’ll get the added bonus of Bluetooth.  If you don’t want to risk getting lost with kids in tow, consider adding in the navigation system.

It’s hard to believe we’re a decade into the new millennium already, it seems like yesterday we were anxiously awaiting the year 2000 to arrive.  Now, it’s 2011 and we can look back on all the auto accomplishments in the past ten to eleven years.   A list of the top autos recently came out, based on a study done by Kiplinger, who ranks autos every year based on a number of factors such as safety, reliability, and much more.  The autos chosen as top picks in the category were ones that stood the test of time, getting better and better each year that went by.

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Overland Park Chevy dealerships should soon be bursting at the seams with new customers interested in buying a 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.  General Motors has recently announced their 2011 Corvette Engine Build Experience program, which allows the new car buyer of a new Z06 or ZR1 to go to the Corvette plant and hand-build the engine for their new sports car.  The incentive may get a few Kansas City used car drivers into their nearest Overland Park Chevy dealership and purchase a new vehicle.  There is a price to pay for such an exciting experience and it will cost new car buyers $5,800 plus the cost of the Corvette. Continue Reading…

The thing that helps the public in purchasing something that has so many options, such as a car, is price. That said, a lot of people have jumped on the band-wagon of wanting to reduce their carbon footprint. For some time now we have only seen a few cars that come in a hybrid or electric version. The Chevy Volt has just been added to that list. Some consumers have seen the car, wondering if it would ever show up on the streets that we drive, and never thought about it again. Until now. Continue Reading…