World-class engineering, outstanding performance and advanced safety systems! Bold exterior styling and spacious, luxurious cabin. Long list of technology features for your entertainment, convenience and safety. Class leading 200 horsepower with 24 city/35 hwy mpg.
Available features include Panoramic Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated and Air Cooled Front Seats, Paddle Shifters, Contemporary Carbon Fiber Trim, Mood Lighting, Push-Button Start and Bluetooth Wireless.
Kia UVO powered by Microsoft with Color Touch Screen, Advanced Voice Control, Digital Jukebox, HD Radio and Rear Camera Display.
You are in control with Anti-Lock Brakes, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, Brake Assist System, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control System and Hill-Assist Start.
Call us at 317-885-2700 or visit Ray Skillman Southside Kia at 8420 US 31 South. Just 1/2 mile North of Greenwood Park Mall.
Ray Skillman Southside Auto Center
Where we stack 'em deep and sell 'em cheap!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
New Car vs. Used Car? Some considerations...
Everyone loves that new car smell. But when making the decision to buy either new or used, there are several advantages and disadvantages to consider about both...
Advantages of Buying New:
Advantages of Buying New:
- All the newest, latest and greatest safety, convenience and environmental features will be available. And if you are ordering your new vehicle directly from a manufacturer instead of driving one that is already on a lot, you may have even more a say in which features and extra packages you want include (or exclude). Although you can find quite a lot of used vehicles with great options, the newest of the new are only on... well, new.
- Warranties are always important issue to look at. Yes, you can find used cars with great certifications, but typically a manufacturer's warranty will always beat a dealership's personal warranty. Take Hyundai's manufacturer's warranty for example. Each new Hyundai comes with a 10 year/100,000 mile Powertrain and 5 year/60,000 mile limited bumper to bumper warranty. You just won't find that with a used car.
- A lot of people find peace of mind knowing they have been the only one to drive their car. The fact is, you will never quite know exactly how a car's previous owners have driven, handled or maintained it. Which brings me to my next point...
- Maintenance. Apart from oil changes and small upkeep (which a manufacturer's warranty may even cover) a new car will not need expensive service. In comparison, you don't know how well a previous owner took care of a car's maintenance--or what will break when and how much it might cost to fix.
- Unless you will pay for your car with cash, financing will come into the picture. You can finance for a used car (although it can be very difficult if the car is older than a 2004 or under $5,000) but there are far better financing options if it is for a new car. Rates for new vehicles loans are typically lower than a loan for a used car. Rebates and/or promotional financing from a manufacturer are also used for incentives to buy new.
- It can simply just be an easier purchasing process. New cars have invoices, which is the price that particular vehicle will be off any showroom. Invoices are readily available to anyone through a little research (from either manufacturer sites or sites like Edmunds.com or Cars.com).
- Price. Everyone knows a used car will cost less than a new car. CNW Marketing Research documented that in 2008, the average new car sale was $25,563. Used car? A mere $8,244. Is that new car really worth $17,000 more?
- Besides from the initial cost, the resale value is another point to consider. More than likely, when you go to sell that beautiful new car five years down the road the value will have dramatically dropped. In fact, the value of your new car will drop 20-30% in the first year. Used cars just don't have that kind of depreciation--by the time you buy, that initial drop will have already occurred.
- If the options and features you are looking for in a new car are above your price range, you may have to settle for a more basic vehicle. But that doesn't have to be the case if you purchase used! You can get more gadgets, features and safety options for less money. More car for the buck. How's that for thrifty?
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Buick Regal Update!
We're pleased to announce a GM representative brought by a Buick Regal for us to display so YOU can come by and see it before its launches! Feel free to come by and check it out. Try out all the interior features and ask about options that will be available. For more information on the Regal, check out our blog post "Buick is Back."
Ray Skillman and Merle Bettenhausen standing by new Buick Regal
We now have Regals for sale! Come by and see what all the excitement is about--come test drive one today!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Buick is Back!
There is a new sport sedan revving at the starting line this spring. Turbocharged and stylish, the domestic performance car is ready to tumble with the ever-growing import market. Aimed at young, trend-setting buyers, you might be surprised to find out the next big thing in the fast lane is a Buick. A manual transmission Buick hasn’t been seen since they rolled out the Skylark in 1989. And not since the 1987 GNX has Buick offered a turbocharger under their hoods. This could very possibly be the most important Buick ever launched. Buick-GMC general manager convinces us “The Regal will defy preconceived notions about driving a Buick.”
It could be a hard sale to some crowds, but the 220 horsepower, 2.0 liter turbocharged engine with a 6-speed manual transmission has a lot to offer. The standard and available equipment gives import leaders a run for their money. The Regal CXL boasts an Interactive Drive Control System (available with the 2.0 turbo) which allows drivers to customize their driving experience by adapting the driving characteristics of the car. Three operating modes allow adjustment of suspension, steering, throttle, transmission and stability systems. If comfort and design are more what you are interested in, the Regal has you covered there as well. With an available navigation system, Harman Kardon sound system, 1GM internal flash drive, 18-inch aluminum wheels (19-inch available on the 2.0 turbo), standard 12-way power, leather and heated driver seat and passenger seat, Bluetooth and iPod auxiliary jack the Regal is fully stocked for the plugged-in and on-the-go generation.
Ray Skillman Auto Center will be getting their first Regal CXL in May, but perhaps the future holds even better things? Buick presents its Regal GS as a concept car, but one very likely to be a reality in showrooms. It’s the next step in a performance car: turbocharged, 255 horsepower, Haldex all-wheel-drive system, 20-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes and a claimed 0-60-mph time in under 6.0 seconds. GM North America president Mark Reuss as “what Buick performance should be—very sophisticated.”
It could be a hard sale to some crowds, but the 220 horsepower, 2.0 liter turbocharged engine with a 6-speed manual transmission has a lot to offer. The standard and available equipment gives import leaders a run for their money. The Regal CXL boasts an Interactive Drive Control System (available with the 2.0 turbo) which allows drivers to customize their driving experience by adapting the driving characteristics of the car. Three operating modes allow adjustment of suspension, steering, throttle, transmission and stability systems. If comfort and design are more what you are interested in, the Regal has you covered there as well. With an available navigation system, Harman Kardon sound system, 1GM internal flash drive, 18-inch aluminum wheels (19-inch available on the 2.0 turbo), standard 12-way power, leather and heated driver seat and passenger seat, Bluetooth and iPod auxiliary jack the Regal is fully stocked for the plugged-in and on-the-go generation.
Ray Skillman Auto Center will be getting their first Regal CXL in May, but perhaps the future holds even better things? Buick presents its Regal GS as a concept car, but one very likely to be a reality in showrooms. It’s the next step in a performance car: turbocharged, 255 horsepower, Haldex all-wheel-drive system, 20-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes and a claimed 0-60-mph time in under 6.0 seconds. GM North America president Mark Reuss as “what Buick performance should be—very sophisticated.”
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Winged Warrior
I love fast cars. What do I love more than fast cars? Not much. But a good cause is up there on the list. So, naturally, fast cars to benefit a good cause make for a pretty fun day. On May 8th, the annual Winged Warrior Performance Challenge and Car Show will be revving up at O’Reilly Raceway Park. This is the sixth year the charity event, started by Dr. Kevin Butterfield, has taken place to help the kids of Riley Hospital for Children. It has grown into an automotive performance shootout (divided into two groups: Team Import vs. Team USA), car show and spectator event. If it’s a nice day out (and in May, those aren’t hard to come by) it’s guaranteed to be fun for the whole family. Registration is already closed for those want to participate in any of the competitions, but what would an event like this be without spectators? General admission is $10 per person, children under 12 are free and gates open at 10:00 AM. If you want to find out more information, visit http://www.wingedwarrior.org/. Or if you want to check out the fierce photos of some of the entrants and their cars for this year, visit the Winged Warrior fan page on Facebook. Take a day to help children and be entertained by awesome cars at the same time—you just can’t lose.
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