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2009 Lexus GS 450h hybrid takes luxury to new level

2009-10-21T21:30:00.000-07:00

Luxury combined with power, fuel-economy and ecological commitment is what makes the 2009 Lexus GS 450h hybrid a class apart in the automotive industry. Though it's the only hybrid-powered luxury sedan available in the market now, the new Lexus GS 450h hybrid signals the impending rush of more hybrid-powered luxury sedans. Lexus of Pleasanton, the leading dealer of new Lexus cars in Pleasanton is pleased to showcase this performance oriented eco-friendly luxury sedan that gives impressive fuel economy at its wide inventory of new and pre-owned Lexus models.

The hybrid powertrain of 2010 GS 450h neither impedes the performance nor takes the fun out of the driving experience. The powertrain teams a 3.5L gasoline V6 engine with an electric motor to produce 339 hp that helps it to reach 60mph in 5.2 seconds. The rear-drive Lexus GS 450 has a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).Though it offers V-8 like acceleration, it is not as thirsty as the high performers as it gives 22/25 mpg. For the environmentally conscious car buyers it's the low exhaust emissions that attract the most. As the icing of the cake, the GS 450h is a certified Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle. Take a short drive to Lexus of Pleasanton if you are in the market for a new car and choose the new GS 450h hybrid.

The interior features and techs employed hold testimony to Lexus' commitment to luxury, quality and comfort. Quality leather upholstery on front and rear seats, HID headlamps, integrated foglamps, dynamic radar cruise control, intuitive parking assist, keyless entry and engine start give it the luxurious feel and look. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, front side airbags, rear side airbags, and front knee airbags.

Many control functions are via a dashboard touch screen that also displays an available navigation system. Other available features include Lexus' Pre-Collision System, designed to automatically cinch seatbelts and apply brakes if an unavoidable crash is detected.

Log on to http://www.lexusofpleasanton.com/NewModelsPageDetails?model=gshybrid to learn more about the new Lexus GS 450h hybrid.

Pleasanton Automall's FIRST ever VIP custom car & tuner show!

2009-09-18T13:47:00.000-07:00

Join us for our first ever VIP Custom Car & Tuner Show. Music and prizes, BBQ lunch & refreshemts, People's choice award, FREE car show registration! Vintage Welcome!

When: Sunday, October 18th 11am to 4pm
Where: 4345 Rosewood drive
Pleasanton, Ca 94588
(925)463-4700

A charitable event for the Taylor Family Foundation's "Coins for Campers" and Sponsored by: Quaker State, B&S Hacienda Autobody, BG, Diablo dents, Finishing edge, Monster energy drinks, Advanced Interior Restoration services, Umigo race

Prelude to the Dream Race at Eldora Speedway

2009-09-09T09:50:00.000-07:00

The Prelude to the Dream race at Eldora Speedway has been rescheduled from it's orginal date after being rained out on June 3, 2009. The Prelude to the Dream race will take place next Wednesday, September 9thIt's a dirt-track race where top NASCAR drivers like Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart (Eldora Speedway owner), Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Kasey Kahne, Matt Kenseth and even more top drivers will battle for first place. These drivers donate their time to participate in this race to help raise money for military charities.
Proceeds from this race will go to support four military-themed charities: Wounded Warrior Project, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Operation Homefront, and Fisher House. These four charities all cater to severely injured military personnel or fallen heroes and their families. Hendrickcars.com is proud to sponsor Jimmie Johnson in this race. He'll be driving the #48 Hendrickcars.com car and we expect a great finish. He finished in the top 10 last year and should do even better this year with a Hendrickcars.com race car.Want a Hendrickcars.com vehicle too? Visit us on-line to select from up to 5,000 pre-owned vehicles of all makes and models. Over 50% of our inventory are manufacturer certified pre-owned vehicles with free CARFAX reports. Plus, you can enter the 2009 Dream Weekend at Indy sweepstakes for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to the Brickyard 400 courtesy of Hendrick Motorsports.

"Cash for Clunkers" rebate program is in full swing!

2009-07-28T11:03:00.000-07:00

The program, which is due to expire on Oct. 31, lets new car buyers turn in an old vehicle and receive a voucher for between $3,500 and $4,500 to put toward a new, more fuel-efficient car. Cars and trucks must be 1984 models or newer and get 18 mpg or less to be eligible for a trade-in rebate.
The idea is to spur vehicle sales while the industry is struggling with the effects of the economic downturn as well as help the environment by getting old, gas guzzling vehicles off U.S. roads.

Lexus of Pleasanton's Luxury Tent Event...HELD OVER!

2009-07-21T10:57:00.001-07:00

Due to the overwhelming sucsess of our First Ever Luxury Tent Event we have decided to extend the event until August 2nd! During the success of our event we have received a large amount of trade in's from customers who have purchased new vehicles. We are looking to allocate even MORE! So stop in today...look for the HUGE white tents off of Highway 580 at Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, BMW and Mini of Pleasanton! Over 30 Million dollars in Inventory, fantastic selection and the vehicle you have been waiting for!

Our Luxury Tent Event is going strong at Lexus of Pleasanton!

2009-07-02T12:02:00.000-07:00

Our first ever luxury tent event has been going full force. Hurry in to Lexus of Pleasanton before July 6th to take advantage of this terrific event before it ends! Also make sure to join us on the 4th of July and enjoy a delicious FREE BBQ!!
With over 13 million in luxury inventory—hundreds of new, certified pre-owned and used Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, BMW & MINI's all clearly marked with red tag prices! Select luxury vehicles from Hendrickcars.com are also at this exclusive event.

Don't miss out on this one and only opportunity at Lexus of Pleasanton!

2009-06-19T09:53:00.000-07:00

Fuel efficient cars are more important than ever in the Lexus lineup you will find vehicles that get as high as 32/28 MPG! Fuel efficiency might be a major factor in your car buying decision so you may want to look at these MPG comparisons. Compare Lexus cars with other similar vehicles to see how they look side-by-side and you will see that the new RX450h has the best gas mileage of any Luxury vehicle in the industry!

Lexus RX450h 32/28

Lexus RX450h awd 30/28

Lexus RX350 2wd 18/25

Lexus RX350 awd 18/24

BMW awd 17/24

BMW awd 15/21

MB GL320 (blutec) 17/23

MB ML320 (blutec) 18/24

MB ML350 awd 15/20

MB GLK350 awd 16/21

MB GLK350 2wd 16/22

Acura RDX awd 17/22

Acura MDX 15/20

Cadillac SRX awd 15/23

Volvo 60 awd 15/22

Infiniti FX35 awd 16/21

Infiniti FX50 awd 14/20

Audi Q5 awd 18/23

Audi Q7 awd 13/18

2009-06-19T09:46:00.000-07:00

It’s coming fast – Hendrickcars।com 2009 Dream Weekend at Indy Sweepstakes
Hendrickcars.com and Hendrick Motorsports have teamed up to give you a chance to win a Hendrick VIP weekend at the 2009 Brickyard 400. This is your opportunity to see a great race in first-class style. But you have to hurry; the Sweepstakes ends June 30, 2009. Visit Hendrickcars.com to submit a sweepstakes entry. The winner will receive:
Hendrick VIP Experience at Indianapolis Motor Speedway - July 25 -27, 2009
Hotel and Airfare for two
Personal Hendrick Motorsports tour guide
Meet and Greet with Jimmie Johnson
Tour a Hendrick Motorsports team transporter
Watch the race from a track-side suite
Don't Forget, visit Hendrickcars.com to register. While you're there, search from up to 5,000 top quality pre-owned vehicles. Just like Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Jr. and Mark Martin say, it makes a difference when you drive a Hendrick car. Search from thousands of manufacturer certified pre-owned vehicles and many CARFAX one owners (CARFAX reports are free on Hendrickcars.com). Visit Hendrickcars.com and good luck in the sweepstakes!

2009-06-17T11:36:00.000-07:00

Don’t miss out on Lexus of Pleasanton's
First ever Luxury Tent Event!

“When the tent goes up price come down”

Tons of brands plus great pricing at one location!
Over 13 million in inventory and hundreds of new and pre owned vehicles to choose from.

June 18th thru July 6th
We will be open the 4th of July too!!

To kick off the event the 09 HendrickCars.com
Chevrolet that Tony Stewart drove to Victory Lane in the season opening NASCAR
Nationwide Series event at Daytona International Speedway will be on Display June 20th & 21st at the Pleasanton Automall.
The first 250 guests will receive a race t shirt and hat & don’t miss out on a chance to win NASCAR tickets!
Visit http://www.pleasantonauto.com/ for details!!!

Come by or call (888)698-1618 for details!

RICK HENDRICK TO APPEAR ON ‘THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW’

2009-05-18T10:38:00.000-07:00

CONCORD, N.C. (May 17, 2009) – Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group, will make an appearance on the May 19 edition of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” The episode is entitled “Heroes in Hard Times.”

“The Oprah Winfrey Show” is produced in Chicago by Harpo Productions Inc. and syndicated to 214 domestic stations by CBS Television Distribution Group and to 143 countries by CBS Paramount International Television. It has been the No. 1-rated talk show for 22 consecutive seasons.

Visit www.oprah.com for local listings.

60 to 0 event is going on NOW at Lexus of Peasanton!

2009-04-06T13:13:00.000-07:00

Come in to Lexus of Pleasanton before June 1st,2009 to take advantage of special APR and Lease rates. Contact us today to learn more!!

Lexus of Pleasanton's customer testimonial

2009-04-06T13:03:00.000-07:00

I can't speak highly enough of my experience in purchasing a new RX400h from this place!! Specifically, I bought my car from Eric Hanson, who was efficient, professional, nice and HONEST!! I've learned that unfortunately this is hard to come by in the car business!!I live in SF and am not someone who enjoys driving all over the place if I can help it. I thought I was going to get this car from the Serramonte Lexus dealer, who turned out in the end to have lied to me about the price quote they gave me over the phone (they tried to renegotiate when I got there in person). Eric, by contrast, lived up to his word - picked me up at the BART, got me the exact car I wanted, got me the exact price (under invoice!!) he gave me over the phone with no hassle, was super nice and efficient, and made the new car purchase experience just soo pleasant. How refreshing! Ethics in a car salesman! 5 stars simply aren't enough!!!

2009-02-20T11:23:00.000-08:00

Tony Stewart overcame a wreck in his primary car Saturday to win the Camping World 300 Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. (NASDAQ:ISCA)
Stewart, who drove the No. 80 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, pitted and fell to 22nd with less than 30 laps to go, with most of the race's leaders staying on the track during its fifth caution flag.
He had wrecked his primary car in Saturday's final practice for the Daytona 500.
During the restart, he quickly moved through the pack and overtook runner-up Carl Edwards with seven laps remaining.
The victory was Stewart's eighth in his Nationwide career, including four at Daytona.
"Kyle (Busch) pushed me all the way through the corner," Stewart said.
Busch made a last-lap charge, nudging Stewart on the backstretch, but his former Joe Gibbs Racing teammate held on to win the season-opener at Daytona for the second straight year.
2008 Nationwide champion Clint Bowyer finished third, Busch fourth and Greg Biffle fifth.

You too can be a "Race Champion" visit http://www.hendrickcars.com/ or our Parent website http://www.pleasantonauto.com/ to drive what race fans are talking about.

2009-01-23T12:57:00.000-08:00

Lexus of Pleasanton is a proud Sponsor of Vista Grande Elementary School in Danville. Vista Grande Elementary will be holding "A Night in the Big Easy" at Round Hill Country Club on March 21st, 2009 in Alamo. Guests will enjoy an exciting evening filled with fun. This Annual Live Art and Silent Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year for Vista Grande Elementary. The evening consists of silent and live auctions combined with dinner and dancing.

TONY STEWART TO KICK OFF '09 WITH HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS TWO-TIME CUP CHAMPION TO DRIVE NATIONWIDE RACE AT DAYTONA

2009-01-23T11:25:00.000-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
TONY STEWART TO KICK OFF '09 WITH HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS TWO-TIME CUP CHAMPION TO DRIVE NATIONWIDE RACE AT DAYTONA

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 15, 2009) - Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will attempt to qualify a No. 80 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet prepared by Hendrick Motorsports for the Feb. 14 Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Stewart, the defending winner of the Camping World 300, has won the season-opening event three times -- twice with owner Kevin Harvick (2005 and 2006) and once with Joe Gibbs (2008). Should he qualify, the race will mark Stewart's first-ever start for car owner Rick Hendrick. The effort will be led by 2003 Nationwide Series champion crew chief Lance McGrew. "After winning the season-opening Nationwide Series race at Daytona three times, we're going to try and get another one, this time for Rick," said Stewart, who has seven career Nationwide Series victories. "Hopefully we can go back-to-back for a second time and put the HendrickCars.com Chevrolet in Victory Lane. Rick and I have been friends for years, so it would mean a lot to me to get a win for him."

As a car owner, Hendrick has 13 total NASCAR victories at Daytona, including three in the
Nationwide Series. He has won the prestigious Daytona 500 six times. "Tony is one of the best drivers in the world,” Hendrick said. “We know how terrific he is at Daytona, so I told the guys to build him a fast car and let him do what he does best. He's a great friend, and it's going to be fun to see him drive for Hendrick Motorsports for the first time." The best and quickest way to purchase a car online, HendrickCars.com features more than $90 million in used-car inventory and the largest selection of manufacturer-certified vehicles in the nation. Customers can browse more than 5,000 cars of all makes and models from the 80 Hendrick Automotive Group franchises nationwide. Each comes with a free CARFAX vehicle history report. "We chose the No. 80 to represent all of our stores," said Hendrick, also the chairman of Charlotte based Hendrick Automotive Group. "This is something our folks can get excited about and rally around, and it's a great way to promote HendrickCars.com. It's become a premier destination for online car buying, and we're committed to making it a world-class experience for our customers."

For more information, visit www.HendrickCars.com.

ABOUT HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS:
Since 1984, Hendrick Motorsports has earned 12 championships in NASCAR's top three divisions and 175 victories in the sanctioning body's premier series, the Sprint Cup. The organization, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary season in 2009, fields four full-time Chevrolet teams on the Cup Series circuit with drivers Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Hendrickcars.com powering Daytona Nationwide Race

2009-01-22T11:30:00.000-08:00

2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid

2009-01-15T16:16:00.000-08:00

The 2010 Lexus HS 250h features the same hybrid set up as the Toyota Camry Hybrid, with the automaker's dedicated hybrid system coupled to a 2.4 liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with 187 hp and a CVT transmission driving the front wheels.

The new Lexus HS 250h Hybrid is eco-friendly and uses 87-octane. The HS 250h comes with standard 17-inch and optional 18-inch wheels. The car also comes with 10 airbags.

Article Source: WorldCarFans

Lexus GS 450h, the only hybrid-powered performance luxury sport sedan in its segment...

2008-01-28T21:49:00.000-08:00

The Lexus GS 450h (http://www.lexusofpleasanton.com/NewModelsPageDetails?model=GSHybrid) was first introduced in April 2006 as a 2007 model. It remains the only hybrid-powered performance luxury sport sedan in its segment. Based on the new-generation GS platform and featuring the Lexus Hybrid Drive Technology, the GS 450h offers V8-like performance with greater fuel efficiency.

A "full hybrid", the GS 450h is capable of operating in gas-only or electric-only modes, or a combination of the two. One of the new-generation Lexus engines, the gasoline V6, uses a dual fuel-injection system that combines the benefits of direct injection with those of port injection and an Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i).

The GS 450h hybrid powertrain uses two motor-generators, MG1 and MG2 (the drive motor). Power from the gas engine and electric drive motor (MG2) is distributed to the rear wheels via a planetary gear-type Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT).

For 2008, the unique GS 450h shares the front style refreshing of the GS 350 and GS 460 models, including revised front fascias with a new front bumper, a lower intake design, and a new chrome grille surround. Ultra-premium wood, polished-metal accents, and leather trim endow the GS interior with a lavish yet high-precision feel. Touch points convey quality and controls respond fluidly. The three-pod analog instrument cluster features an Electro Chromatic Display and variable-transparency glass for high visibility in a variety of light conditions.

Visit Lexus of Pleasanton (http://www.lexusofpleasanton.com), one of the leading Lexus dealers in California, to know more about this full hybrid.

Lexus - 2008 GX

2008-01-28T21:42:00.000-08:00

There is no substitute for technology when it comes to cars. In this regard, no one beat Lexus, the other name for the latest in car technology. Take a look at the 2008 GX. It is a thoughtfully designed luxury utility vehicle. The GX can drive on the rough terrain, mountains, or deserts like an SUV. It comes with TORSEN Limited Slip Center Differential (LSCD), which makes sure you maintain poise and control even on uphill surfaces!

Another technologically advanced feature is the Rear Adjustable Height Control (RAHC) that equips the vehicle with the option of being raised or lowered for clearance and easier loading and unloading.

A thoughtfully designed vehicle with advanced technology is a great asset and when this combines with luxury, the result is the 2008 GX!

Interesting article: "The Luxury Cars Women Want"

2007-10-15T14:50:00.000-07:00

Source: BusinessWeek, 9/20/07

The Luxury Cars Women Want

A study by J.D. Power identifies the cars and SUVs that were bought most by women in 2007. The most popular? Volvo.In the ongoing debate regarding the differences between the sexes, here is something to think about: The luxury car with the highest male ownership is the high-performance Audi RS4. The car with the highest female ownership is the Volvo S40. The RS4 has a starting price of $66,910 and can zoom from 0 to 62 mph (that's 100 kilometers per hour) in 4.8 seconds. The S40 has a sticker price of around $24,000. It doesn't really matter how fast it can go from 0 to 60. What does matter is that it aced the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal crash test. It does not take a psychologist to conclude that men are more likely to buy cars with their heart and women with their head. At least that seems to be indicated by the results of J.D. Power & Associates' Power Information Network's most recent survey of the cars with the highest percentage of female ownership. Not surprisingly, there wasn't a sports car to be found in the top 10. Instead, there were sensible, entry-level cars and small SUVs that emphasized safety, quality, reliability, and value. Of course, that is not to say there's aren't thousands of women don't enjoy driving fast or wouldn't choose a Maserati over a minivan given the choice -- but these women would seem to be the exception. To arrive at its conclusions, PIN surveyed hundreds of dealerships around the U.S. through the end of August, 2007. The nationwide PIN sample includes about 24% of U.S. retail automotive sales, including both loans and leases, luxury and non-luxury brands, but excluding fleet sales. J.D. Power, like BusinessWeek, is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. What Do Women Want? VolvoNot only did the S40 nail the top spot; the Volvo brand dominated the top 10 with three winners, which, along with the S40, included the V50 wagon at No. 7 and the S60 sedan at No. 9. Volvo was also the No. 1 luxury brand for female ownership overall, at 42.5%, vs. a luxury-brand average of 35.8%. So how does this popularity translate to sales? Year-to-date through August, women bought or leased more than half (53%) of the Volvo S40 sedans retailed in the PIN sample, which is fairly representative of the total market. However, that doesn't necessarily mean good news for the struggling Swedish automaker, which is a division of Ford Motor, because sales as a whole for the model are weak. As of August, North American sales of the S40 were 13,513, which was down about 17% year-to-date. Overall, Volvo's North American sales were off 9.4% to 72,476, according to Automotive News. Men clearly still buy the majority of cars. For example, the racier and more expensive BMW 3 Series is the perennial sales leader in the entry-luxury sedan segment, and is increasing its domination. Through August, 3 Series sales were up about 25%, to 97,039, according to Automotive News. But it didn't even make it on to PIN's top 10 list of women's favorite luxury cars. Across the industry, including non-luxury brands, women bought 37.3% of new vehicles in 2007 through August, based on the PIN sample data. Looking beyond luxury cars to include all price categories, the S40 was the fifth-most-popular model for female buyers. The most popular, according to J.D. Power, with 58.3% of all female buyers, was the Volkswagen New Beetle. Including non-luxury brands, Suzuki was the No. 1 brand purchased by women this year, the data said. Reinforcing the PIN data, a separate customer survey by another market research and consulting company, San Diego's Strategic Vision, showed many of the same Volvos at the top of a similar list for the previous model year (the most recent one available), including the S40 at No. 1. Known Quantities"We're known for one thing. We 'own' safety," said John Maloney, vice-president for marketing communications at Volvo Cars of North America in Irvine, Calif. "Safety is sort of a foundational value for everyone. But on a relative basis, it is more important to women," says Maloney. Nevertheless, Volvo is trying to expand beyond its "safe" image. The company's new brand message continues to emphasize safety while still aiming to convince consumers that its cars are also rugged and fun to drive. "I can't tell you I have one single piece of Volvo research that says, 'Voila! Here's where women are more concerned about safety than men.' I don't," admits Maloney. But individual women will tell you so. "Safety was the reason I got into it, that I got interested in Volvos," said Gretchen Adams of Afton, N.Y., a quilter who also happens to be a board member and vice-president/events director of the Volvo Club of America, which is also based in Afton, in central New York State. She said she and her husband both drive Volvos daily, and they have driven nothing but Volvos since about 1970, when they bought a two-tone, 1959 Volvo station wagon. They nicknamed it "the Pizza Wagon," for its red-and-cream paint job.

Some Like a Lexus"It's kind of ingrained, I don't even look at other cars at this point, because I trust them [Volvos], and because I like to keep my vehicles for a while. I get tired of the throwaway mentality in the U.S. When I buy a product, I like to know I can hang on to it for a while," she said. If Volvo is synonymous with safety, Toyota's Lexus Division is synonymous with quality and reliability. It has won the J.D. Power dependability survey 13 years in a row. See the full 2007 list of the most dependable cars. Lexus had fewer Top 10 female-owned models than Volvo, but the Lexus was the No. 2 luxury brand overall, in terms of female ownership, at 41.2%, according to PIN data. In liking Lexus, women are little different from men, since Lexus has been the No. 1-selling luxury brand in the U.S. since 2000. The biggest reason for the brand's high overall female ownership is the Lexus RX model, a car-based SUV typically purchased for family use. The RX is the single biggest-selling Lexus -- at 67,686 units year to date -- and ranks sixth on the list of the 10 most popular female-owned luxury vehicles. Primary Decision MakerTom Libby, senior director of industry analysis for PIN, noted that most of the models in the most popular luxury list purchased by women are at the entry level for their respective brands, all of which have MSRPs of under $40,000. "You're not going to get that many single women buying an $80,000 vehicle. To some extent, the lower the price, the higher percent female," he said. According to Libby, to determine the percentage of ownership, PIN looked at the finance contract to see if a woman was the sole owner or the top signer. The data do not include marital status. Colleen O'Dea, sales manager for Kundert Volvo of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., said it is not at all uncommon for women shopping alone to come in and buy or lease a Volvo. She believes most of them are married. "It's probably a household decision, but it happens all the time that women are picking the car, picking colors and the equipment. Maybe 10 or more years ago, women would do that, and then the men would come in and negotiate, but today it's just the opposite. The woman is definitely the primary decision-maker," she said. O'Dea said that according to Volvo statistics for the Northern New Jersey sales region, 63% of the S40 buyers for the last 60 days were female. No Condescending Salesmen Allowed Another sign of the changing times is that women are increasingly knowledgeable about cars. As a result, men and women indicate that they are equally satisfied with the automotive sales experience, at least according to the most recent J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index. Both sexes gave the dealership where they bought or leased their new car an identical satisfaction rating of 847 on a 1,000-point scale -- a record high for the 20-year study. Of course, there are some dealerships where salesmen treat less well-informed women condescendingly, or suggest that they "come back with their husbands," assuming that the man is the real decision-maker. "You do still hear that sometimes, although in my case, I would kill any of my salespeople," O'Dea said. "Women want a vehicle and an experience with the dealership that says she is respected for the smart choice she made, that she is an expert at knowing what she wants," said Shedroff of Strategic Vision. Four-Car GarageTricia Patricco of Union, N.J., a self-described "Volvo Girl" and another Volvo Club board member, said she tries to underplay the fact that she's a Volvo expert, if a salesperson tries to take advantage of her. "I think people are more savvy than they used to be, what with the Internet and all the sources of information. You know what a dealer's margin is, what a reasonable amount of profit is for them, and the fact that you start negotiating at that point. If you don't do those things nowadays, you'd have to be pretty dumb," she said. Patricco and her husband currently have four Volvos -- two daily drivers and two vintage cars that they take to Volvo Club events -- so it's impossible for her to play dumb in front of her friends. "They all know I'm a maniac."

Lexus of Pleasanton offers new, used, and certified pre owned Lexus cars.

2007-09-20T08:36:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a luxurious new, used, and certified pre-owned Lexus car then Lexus of Pleasanton is the right place. Choose from a wide range of Lexus cars from this dealership. It is conveniently located near San Francisco Bay Area in California.

Visit http://www.lexusofpleasanton.com/ for more details.

Earn 50,000 Lexus Pursuits Points!

2007-09-10T08:46:00.000-07:00

At Lexus of Pleasanton serving the San Francisco Bay Area, California, it's easier than ever to travel in style and luxury. Announcing the Special Lease and APR Offer. You'll enjoy being behind the wheel of the innovative RX, stylish ES, luxurious LS or powerful GS. For more details, see your Lexus dealer.

Find out how you can earn 50,000 Lexus Pursuit Points (A $500 Value)!

Visit http://www.lexusofpleasanton.com/ or call (888) 298-3473 for details.

Cool offers at Lexus Summer Sales Event

2007-08-07T16:18:00.000-07:00

Waiting for the perfect time to buy a new Lexus? Well there’s no better time than now! Your search ends here at Lexus of Pleasanton. Experience the Lexus Summer Sales event. Hurry in before September 4, we are offering amazing incentives on our most popular vehicles. Visit our Lexus dealership and take home your dream car today!

2007 Lexus SC

2007-06-27T02:33:00.000-07:00

The 2007 SC 430 makes a powerful statement with its sporty stance, sculpted good looks and exquisite interiors, The SC displays all the upscale features and premium quality that Lexus is renowned for, and continues to be a standout in its Premium Sporty/Performance class.

The SC 430 is one of the most recognized premium sport coupes on the road distinguished by cutting edge Lexus technology, exhilarating performance and inspired design. The SC 430 boasts true sports car credentials with rear-wheel drive, a fully independent suspension, and a powerful V8 4.3-liter, 288-hp engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Standard safety features include ABS, traction control, front side airbags and front knee airbags. Other standard features include leather/wood interior trim, a navigation system, and adaptable headlamps. SC 430 gets a power-retractable hardtop for some top-down driving and a small rear seat usable mainly by kids.

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