Used Car vs. New Car

Value. That is the only reason that anybody would choose a new vehicle over a "pre-owned" one. Many people enjoy the fact that they are the original owners of the vehicle they drive, and continually want to enjoy that feeling on a newer car. Perhaps you are one of those that can see the Value of a used (not abused) car. Let's examine this further:

Currently, on our website we have a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Vortec MAXX. This vehicle had an original Window Sticker of $45,165. Right now, it is on sale for $30,990! That is $14,175 off of the Original MSRP. Obviously, there are a couple things to take into consideration. First, our Internet sale price of a similar vehicle brand new would be somewhere around $37,000. Second, the used truck is 1 year old and has 40,000 miles on it.

Which is the better option? It depends on YOU! Would YOU rather have a new vehicle that fits in your budget, that may not have all the equipment and options that you desire or would you rather have everything you want in a vehicle at a reduced cost just slightly used?

GM 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee - Customer Assurance

Too Good to be True? Not this time...

If you have been hiding out in the wilderness over the past few days, you may not know that this program exists. However, if you are a football junky, then you may have seen a commercial advertising this new program about 200 times over the weekend. You may have asked yourself,

"What is the catch?"

It's simple. There is none.

Buy one. Drive one for 30 days...

From the GM website:

ANNOUNCING THE 60-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE*
We feel so strongly about our cars, trucks and crossovers, we're committed to making sure it's the right vehicle for you. We're backing that confidence and commitment with the 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don't absolutely love your new Chevy, we'll take it back.* That's on top of our 5-year/100,000 mile** powertrain limited warranty. When you purchase a new Chevy, keep it for 30 days.
If you're not 100% happy with it after 30 days, you have 30 more days to bring it back. We'll refund the actual price you paid to the participating dealer, less any
rebates plus applicable sales tax.*

Have more questions? Check out the FAQs.
Want more details? See the Details
and Limitations.

*Return between 30 and 60 days with less than 4,000 miles. Not available
with some other offers. Other restrictions apply.Take delivery by
11/30/09.
**Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
† Call
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for details and system
limitations.

What 0% Financing means to you

Of all the incentives released by manufacturers, there is one that is above and beyond any other. That is 0% APR. Financing the entire amount of a vehicle at 0% interest is 100% beneficial, if you keep the vehicle the full term of the loan. Normally, financing $25,000 at 72 months (extended terms are common in today's market) will give you a payment anywhere from $427-$574 depending on your interest rate. The same amount at 0% is $347. Obviously, you must take into account a couple of things. First, 0% is only offered on new vehicles. Second, you have to compare the amount of interest you will pay versus the rebate offered in lieu of the 0%. Often, the manufacturer makes you choose between a special rate or a healthy rebate. So, lets say that that same $25,000 you would be financing at 0% would be $21,000 after a $4,000 rebate. How do you decide what is best for you? All of a sudden, that $427 payment is $358. That is still higher than a 0% APR payment at $25,000, but what if you typically only keep your vehicles 2-3 years? Even though you would have a lower payment, your actual payoff would be higher if you chose the 0% financing. Too much to think about? To break it down in the simplest of terms, 0% financing is beneficial when you keep your vehicle throughout the entire loan, while the rebate offered instead of the o% is beneficial if you like to trade every 2-3 years. Solution?

Summer is ending - What is in store for the future?

Cash for Clunkers is winding down. If you haven't been to cars.gov to learn about your eligibility for up to a $4,500 government rebate, time is running out.

What is next for you as the consumer? New vehicle inventory is drying up, so when the Cash for Clunkers program ends, we might see a stronger used car market. With limited 2009 models remaining, rebates and incentives may be scarce.

Your best options? Certified pre-owned vehicles is one. Saving 25% off of original MSRP on a used 2009 model that has undergone a rigorous inspection that has to meet GM's standards. Another smart buy would be searching for cars under $10,000. We have several cash vehicles available. You may not be ready to go with that brand new vehicle yet, so browse our inventory to find a car that will work for you.

Of course, the smartest buy right now is 2009 new models. With the unexpected boost in new vehicle sales, there probably won't be many leftover '09 models as we get closer to the 2010's. Hurry and take advantage of these great savings! We hope to see you soon!

Chevy Camaro

ON THE SHOWROOM FLOOR...READY...

Lifted Trucks

Beautiful. Trucks like this are one of the many reasons people from all over the country are buying vehicles online from ORR Chevrolet. This is a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 4X4 (of course). See more lifted trucks online at http://www.orrchevrolet.net .

GM Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles at Orr Chevy Texarkana

Orr Chevy Texarkana is now selling GM Certified Pre-owned vehicles! What that means to you is that you can buy a late model GM vehicle with several advantages over a brand new vehicle. Just a few of the benefits of a CPOV:

• 100,000-Mile/5-Year Powertrain Limited Warranty


• 12-Month/12,000-Mile additional Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty


• Vehicle undergoes a rigourous 117-Point Inspection


• Free Carfax Vehicle History Report

Of all the used car dealers in Texarkana, we want to prove that we will give you the best buying experience! Expect more at Orr!

Jason Peters of the Philadelphia Eagles buys a 2010 Chevy Camaro for his mom

Most of you recognize the gentleman on the left as former University of Arkansas football player, and current Pro Bowl offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, Jason Peters. Jason just bought a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS for his mother, Teledoe. We appreciate their business. The Sales Professionals, Stephen Czech and Grady Flannigan, both agree that Jason and Teledoe were very nice and a pleasure to work for. Congratulations Teledoe and GO EAGLES!

The new Chevy Camaro from Orr Chevrolet in Texarkana

Beautiful... A masterpiece... GM went above and beyond with this one. In case you've been hiding under a rock the last couple months, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has been released to dealers. They are flying off of the shelves. Seen here is a Black 2 SS with Inferno Orange leather interior (more pictures available at http://www.orrchevrolet.net/ ). We have sold 5 here at Orr Chevy since their release last month. At this moment, we have 3 Camaros in stock. Customers from Shreveport, Louisiana to Tyler, Texas have been showing up just to catch a glimpse. Come see your Chevrolet dealer near Shreveport to witness one of the finest examples of REAL American Muscle in quite some time. Remember, at OrrChevy.Net you can view real pictures (not stock photos) of every new and used vehicle in stock. Drop us an email, get your trade value, or apply for financing all on our website. We hope to hear from you soon!

New Chevy Vehicles on sale and specially priced to sell now at Orr Chevrolet Texarkana

The time is right and the time is now. With the new car market down, naturally the used car market is up. People are trying, understandably, to save where they can. New Chevy Rebates combined with Used Car trade-in values pretty much ensure that this has been the best time to get an all around deal in quite a while. Let me explain.

In a strong economy, we obviously sell more new cars, but in a slow economy people still need basic transportation. The perception is that a pre-owned vehicle is a bargain compared to a new vehicle. This is true in most cases, but if you are replacing a vehicle think strongly about buying new and here's why. Trade-in values. If you are simply replacing a used car with a used car, you're getting top dollar for your trade, but you are still not getting a great deal on the used vehicle you're buying compared to the value deal you would be getting on a new vehicle. To break it down: strong used car market = expensive used cars = top trade values for desirable units. Take advantage of programs like GM Supplier Discount for Credit Union members, or the Chevy Rebates and Chevrolet Interest rates. Come see your Shreveport Chevrolet dealer in Texarkana and get great value on a new Chevy truck that has full warranty and best of all, that new car smell!

Orr Chevy first Blog!

This is our beautiful Chevy dealership ! Orr Chevrolet in Texarkana, TX has been serving to Ark-La-Tex since 1924! For those of you who aren't from this area, (I'm not) the Arklatex is in east Texas/Western Arkansas/Northern Louisiana. We are 2 miles down the road from the AR stateline and about 70 miles from Shreveport, LA. They say Texarkana is "Twice as Nice" because it is halfway on the Arkansas and Texas border. Because of this, we consider ourselves a Shreveport Chevy Dealer. Many people make the drive from the Shreveport / Bossier City area for, not only a great deal on a new Chevrolet, but an amazing deal on a used car, used truck, used SUV, or used van. As your Texarkana used car dealer, we want your business for many years to come. We carry all types of cars, trucks, and SUVs including: Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Lincoln, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota! We specialize in Lifted trucks. People from all over visit us for our customized used Chevy trucks. How do they hear about us from Tyler, Longview, Dallas, and Houston? Our website, www.ORRchevrolet.NET ! We post pictures of every vehicle in stock + your special Internet price! How do they get to our website? Usually, it starts off by someone going to Google and typing in phrases like used cars for sale in Shreveport, or Texarkana car lots, or yesterday I spoke to a gentleman that found a brand new Chevrolet Corvette we have in stock by typing in Longview Chevrolet. The main point I'm trying to make is this: "If you want to pay bottom line, you better buy online!" Talk to you soon!

Matt Wisdom

Orr Chevrolet

Internet Director

http://www.orrchevy.net/