2012 Dodge Ram Super Duty vs 2012 Chevrolet Silverado HD

2012 Chevrolet Silverado HD vs Dodge Ram HD

At Chevrolet Buckley we recognize that we sell the unsurpassed heavy duty truck on the market, no doubt about it. The Dodge HD just can’t fight the Silverado HD in any scenario. The Silverado HD has greater power, performance, handling, safety and functionality. Below is a short sampling of some of the ways the Chevrolet Silverado HD outperforms the Dodge HD:

 Safety: For increased protection, the rear seats have child car seat anchors, and the front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Silverado HD are height-adjustable. The Dodge HD has only front height-adjustable seat belts and child safety anchors. The Silverado HD’s standard pretensioning seatbelts sense rear collisions and tighten the front seatbelts accordingly to protect passengers from injuries including whiplash. The HD doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system, yet another example of how we at Chevrolet go the extra mile. The Chevrolet Silverado HD has Daytime Running Lights that keep it evident under all conditions. The HD doesn’t offer Daytime Running Lights. These are just a few of he better-quality safety features in the Silverado HD that the Super Duty decided not to provide.

The Silverado HD has available OnStar, which utilizes global positioning and cellular systems to remotely unlock your doors, track your truck if it’s stolen and even send emergency personnel to the scene in case of a collision. Your mind will consistently be at ease, knowing your car will have security even when you’re nowhere near it. The Ram HD doesn’t offer a comparable system, leaving you vulnerable if you’re incapacitated.

Warranty: There are over 40 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Dodge dealers, which makes it easier to get service under the Silverado HD’s warranty.

            Power and Performance: The Silverado HD’s 6.6L turbo V8 diesel delivers 47 more horsepower than the Ram HD’s diesel engine. The Silverado HD’s 6.6 turbo V8 diesel produces 47 more horsepower than the Ram HD’s optional 6.7 turbo diesel engine. The Silverado HD also has greater towing capacity than the Ram HD and the Silverado has a much larger payload capacity than the Ram. The Silverado HD 3500 Crew Cab 4×4 has a hauling capacity of 4,190 pounds compared to the Ram HD 4×4’s payload capacity of only 2,590 pounds!

To make the Silverado HD more economical it has the option to use regular unleaded gasoline. The Ram HD requires mid-grade gas to operate properly, costing you significantly more money over time. The Silverado HD also has 2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Ram HD Short Bed’s standard fuel tank. The Chevrolet Silverado HD comes standard issue with an automatic transmission, for the convenience of the driver. An automatic transmission costs extra on the Ram HD. The Silverado HD also offers a manual transmission with tap-up tap-down shifting (paddle shifters). The Ram HD once again,  fails to offer an equivalent transmission option.

Suspension and Handling: The Chevrolet Silverado HD’s independent front suspension is lighter than the HD 4×4’s solid front axle. This gives the Silverado HD greater capacity to react to the road. This makes both the ride and handling of the Chevy better than the Dodge. For an even smoother ride and better handling the Silverado HD’s wheelbase is longer than the HD’s. The Silverado HD’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower profile than the Ram HD’s tires. The Silverado also offers available 20-inch wheels—which allow for better handling. The Ram HD’s largest wheels are only 17 inches.

            Interior: The Silverado HD Regular Cab has more front headroom and more front legroom than the Ram HD Regular Cab. The Silverado HD Extended Cab also has more front head and leg room well as more rear head and leg room than the HD SuperCab. The Silverado HD Crew Cab has more front room than the Ram HD Crew Cab. Thus, the Chevy Silverado HD is the more specious and comfortable choice than the Dodge Super Duty. The Silverado HD also offers a larger cargo box than the Ram HD.

Awards: The Silverado was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Five Trucks” for 4 of the last 11 years. The Ram HD has never been a Car and Driver “Top Five Truck” pick. Motor Trend selected the Silverado as their 2011 Truck of the Year. The Ram HD was Truck of the Year in 2010.

At Art Gamblin Motors, we know that the Chevy Silverado HD is simply unparalleled in its segment. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Silverado HD with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the Silverado HD’s high level of power and performance for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we have always treated all our customers as family. Come and see why your Auburn Chevrolet Dealership is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ride and Handling

The Chevy Silverado 1500 offers excellent ride and handling that makes all of us here, at your committed Kent Chevrolet Dealership excited to offer this outstanding truck. Thanks to the Silverado’s fully boxed frame, the truck is strong enough to handle heavy workloads and large towing jobs. And the way the Silverado smooth handling works with its rigid fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering, all tied together with advanced engineering and manufacturing techniques evident throughout the entire truck create a smoother ride. The Silverado’s solid chassis results in a stronger base for towing. As a result of these elements the Chevy Silverado is given precise and smooth handling.

The 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Is loaded with responsive active handling features that ensure your safety and others around you. In order to maintain control of your vehicle on all surfaces, antilock braking is standard on all Silverados. The StabiliTrak Stability Control System and the Roll Avoidance feature—which helps reduce the chance of rollover in a collision—are standard on all Silverado 1500s as well. StabiliTrak uses sensors to detect if the Silverado is following the drivers intended course or not and helps the driver maintain control of their truck with automatic braking and traction control assistance, if needed.

The Silverado XFE and LTZ models have the segment exclusive G80 automatic locking rear differential standard, and it’s available in all other Silverado models as well. The G80 grants the Silverado unparalleled traction control. If one wheel begins to spin the locking differential will correct the spin. This means that the Silverado actually has real 4-wheel drive capability and control, whereas the competition has only partially locking differentials at best. Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist are standard features on all Silverados except for the hybrid model. Trailer sway Control detects trailer sway and automatically uses the trucks brakes and powertrain to correct the trailer and the truck. Silverados equipped with the integrated trailer brake controller also automatically engaged the trailer’s brakes to control sway, as well as the truck’s brakes and powertrain. Hill Start Assist leaves the brakes of the Silverado engaged when on a steep grade for a few seconds after braking or until the gas pedal is pushed down. This effectively eliminates back roll.

At Art Gamblin Motors, we know that the Chevy Silverado is the most capable and precise handling truck in its class. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Silverado with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the Silverado’s high level of performance and comfort for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

2012 Dodge Charger vs 2012 Chevrolet Impala

2012 Chevrolet Impala vs Dodge Charger

Here at your Bonney Lake Chevrolet Dealer we have noticed that the Charger has been attempting to compete with the Chevy Impala. Sad to say, it has failed in its attempts. The Dodge Charger just can’t compete with the Impala on any level. The Impala has greater power, performance, handling, safety and functionality. Below is a short sampling of some of the ways in which the Chevrolet Impala outperforms the Dodge Charger:

Safety: For increased safety, The Impala’s standard pretensioning seatbelts sense rear collisions and tighten the front seatbelts accordingly to protect passengers from injuries including whiplash. The Charger doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system. The front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Impala are height-adjustable, and the rear seats have child car seat anchors. The Dodge Charger has only front height-adjustable seat belts and child safety anchors. In order to stay visible at all times, the Impala has daytime running lights. Once again, The Charger does not offer this.

We all get into sticky situations from time to time. The New 2012 Chevy Impala offers OnStar, which uses GPS and cellular systems to remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, track down your vehicle if it’s stolen and even send emergency personnel to the scene if there is a collision. Nothing comparable to OnStar comes on the dodge Charger, meaning help may not come as fast as it would with the Impala.

Warranty: Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty comes with free roadside assistance a feature not available with the Charger’s warranty. The Impala’s corrosion warranty is also 1 year longer than the Charger’s. Furthermore, there are over 40% more Chevrolet dealers than Dodge dealers, which means that it’s much easier to get your Impala serviced under warranty than it is to get a Charger serviced.

Engine: The Impala’s 3.6L DOHC V6 produces 8 more horsepower than the Charger’s standard engine. At the same time, the Impala’s engine is also more efficient than the Charger’ engine.

Interior: The Impala offers optional seating for up to six passengers while the Charger can only carry a maximum of five passengers. The Impala also has more passenger volume than the Charger allowing for a more comfortable ride for everyone in the car. The Impala also offers a much more trunk space than the Charger with more than 3 cubic feet of extra storage capacity.

There is a very good reason that the Chevy Impala has outsold the dodge Charger by nearly three to one. At Art Gamblin Motors, we know that the Chevy Impala simply destroys the Dodge Charger and every other car in its segment. So come give the new Chevrolet Impala a test drive with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the Impala’s high level of power, performance and efficiency for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we have always treated all our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

 

2012 Chevrolet Impala Accessories

At your Maple Valley Chevrolet Dealer we see how important technology is to drivers and passengers. The very best tech accessories are available for you on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala. Standard on the Impala LT and LTZ is the remote start system that works up to 200 feet away making it easier than ever to find your car in the parkinglot! Standard with the Impala LTZ is a universal remote able to control everything from your garage door to a home lighting system!

The very best tech accessories are available for you on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala

In a hands free state likeWashington, it’s nice to have a method of communicating while driving. The 2012 Chevy Impala comes equipped with Bluetooth. And if you’re lost and do not feel like calling for help, the Impala comes with the OnStar directions and connections package for the first 6 months. This package delivers excellent safety features along with turn-by-turn navigation. The audio systems offered on the Impala offer an impressive range of options to fit any need. The standard audio system is a six speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 player with TheftLock and an auxiliary input jack. To top it all off, the Impala has Sirius XM radio. All this is displayed through an 8 speaker premium Bose system.

Ultimately, the Chevrolet Impala is an excellent vehicle that offers superior connectivity and entertainment options standard. But you have to experience it for yourself. So we invite you to come test-drive an Impala with us here at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington. You will be welcomed in our pressure free sales environment by our knowledgeable and friendly sales associates. We have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we pride ourselves on treating every customer like family. Discover the difference at Art Gamblin Motors and find out why we are the top rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

 

 

 

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Ride and Handling

Avalanche Ride & Handling

            For plethora of reasons, we here at Art Gamblin Motors are proud of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, a bulky reason for our confidence in the Avalanche comes from the power, performance and functionality that the Avalanche offers—and what’s more, all of this is packages in an exceedingly smooth ride with responsive handling. The outstanding ride and handling of the Avalanche begins with its body-on-frame design that gives it very strong overall structure. This not only provides the foundation for the Avalanches excellent towing, hauling and off capabilities—but is also the fundamental basis for its impressive ride and handling. The Avalanche’s independent front suspension further solidifies the ride and handling of the Avalanche with its coil-over-shock and stabilizer bar. It’s quite brilliant.

The Avalanche’s solid axel rear suspension manages to further the Avalanche ride experience with even smoother ride and handling. Power rack-and-pinion steering on the Avalanche allows the Avalanche to effortlessly perform precise steering maneuvers with a tight turning diameter. Standard on the LT and LTZ models and available on LS is the G80 automatic locking rear differential. This feature gives the Avalanche excellent traction control and allows automatic correction slipping rear wheel on uncertain terrain. Standard StabiliTrak, Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist technology allow the Avalanche impressive active control. 4-wheel ABS disc brakes are also standard.

The available features and packages available on the Chevy Avalanche that maximize its remarkable ride and handling are colossal. In fact the features listed above represent a small sampling of the rudiments that make the Avalanche such a smooth responsive vehicle to drive—despite the Avalanche’s huge power and capacity. That’s just part of why we at Bonney lake Chevrolet dealer  are confident that you will find the Avalanche more than capable of meeting and even exceeding your needs. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Avalanche with us here in EnumclawWashington. We are more than sure that you will be welcomed by a pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors is quality place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

 

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche vs Dodge Ram 1500

At your Sumner Chevrolet Dealership  we recognize that the Chevy Avalanche is a segment defining vehicle that is unsurpassed in its utility, versatility and performance in its segment. To be frank, the Ram 1500 just plain can’t compete with the Avalanche in any scenario. The Avalanche has greater power, performance, handling, safety and functionality. Below is a short sampling of some of the ways, in which the Chevrolet Avalanche makes the Ram 1500 look like an antique:

Safety: For increased safety, the front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Avalanche are height-adjustable, and the rear seats have child car seat anchors. The Ram 1500 has only front height-adjustable seat belts and child safety anchors. At Chevrolet we recognize how the safety features play such a large role in your choice of vehicle. The Avalanche’s standard pretensioning seatbelts sense rear collisions and tighten the front seatbelts accordingly to protect passengers from injuries including whiplash. The 1500 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Avalanche also has standard daytime running lamps that increase its visibility to other drivers. The Ram 1500 doesn’t have daytime running lights. The Avalanche also has OnStaravailable, which uses GPS and cellular systems to remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, track down your vehicle if it’s stolen and even send emergency personnel to the scene if there is a collision. The Ram 1500 doesn’t offer anything comparable to OnStar. And these are just a few of the ways in which the Avalanche is superior to the Ram in safety.

Warranty: There are over 40 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Ram dealers—making it much easier to get service under the Avalanche’s Chevrolet warranty.

Power and Performance: The Avalanche’s Vortec 5.3L V8 engine produces 105 more horsepower Ram 1500’s standard 3.7L V6! With a minimum tow capacity that is 1,550 pounds higher than the Ram’s, it hails in comparison to the Avalanche! The Avalanche’s Vortec engine is also equipped with FlexFuel which allows it to run on emissions reducing E85 fuel. Active Fuel Management is also standard. Both the sequential fuel injection system and the Active fuel management system allow the Avalanche to achieve excellent fuel economy and efficiency. The Ram 1500 offers nothing comparable to these features. Moreover, the Avalanche has 5.5 more gallons of fuel capacity than the standard Ram 1500. This allows the Avalanche a greater maximum driving range than the 1500.

The Avalanche has an automatic transmission that offers manual control with tap-up tap-down shifting. This means that drivers get the convenience of an automatic transmission, while also have the control of a manual transmission without worrying about a clutch—giving you the best of both worlds and strengthening your driving experience! The Ram fails to offer a transmission that allows driver control of the gears. Ultimately, the Avalanche simply offers more power, performance, efficiency and utility standard than the Ram 1500.

Suspension and Handling: The front and rear suspension of the Avalanche use coil springs for a smoother ride, more responsive handling and precise control than the 1500, which uses inferior leaf springs in the rear. The Avalanche also has an available driver controlled suspension system. The 1500’s suspension doesn’t offer any kind of driver adjustable shock absorbers. For superior handling the track on the Avalanche is wider than the 1500’s. The Avalanche’s engine vibration is almost nonexistent in the cab because it has liquid-filled engine mounts. The 1500 still uses inferior conventional solid rubber engine mounts. The Avalanche offers car-like ride and handling, while the Ram has unresponsive control and an all around rough ride.

At Art Gamblin Motors, we know that the Chevy Avalanche simply dominates over the Ram 1500. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Avalanche with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the Avalanche’s high level of power and performance for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we have always treated all our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Style

The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche puts up a strong confident nature with its bold stance and powerful lines—brought together in part by its body-colored bed top, which communicates just a fraction of this versatile vehicle’s capabilities. When you see a Chevy Avalanche your breath will cease when you see the design features of a functional SUV and a hard working pickup. While the Avalanche continues its tradition of being the most versatile utility vehicle on the market; it should come as no surprise that the features that make the Avalanche such an attractive and bold vehicle to look at, also help make it the functional utility vehicle that it is.

The highly functional and stylistic convenience features of the Avalanche are numerous indeed. Visibility in the Avalanche is enhanced with standard dual halogen composite headlamps with automatic lamp control and fog lamps standard on LT and LTZ  models. Auto-dimming inside the Avalanche’s rearview mirrors—another visibility advancing feature—is standard on the LTZ and optional on models and optional on LT and LS. Power-adjustable heated outside mirrors are available with: power folding, driver side auto-dimming, ground illumination, integrated turn signals and even curb tilt. All of these features come together to improve the appearance, functionality, convenience and safety of the Chevy Avalanche.

Accessibility and comfort is a prime element of functionality in any vehicle—but is especially important in a good utility vehicle. The Avalanche delivers on these considerations fully. Assist steps are standard, making it easy to get in and out of the Avalanche. The steps are smoothly integrated into the body of the Avalanche, improving appearance and providing protection against rock chips as well! Power retractable assist steps are available on the LTZ. Standard luggage rack side rails and crossbars make loading luggage an effortless task with the Avalanche. The Avalanche’s exclusive and innovative midgate allows for a truck bed that is over 5 feet long, or the back seats may be easily folded down to make a truck bed that is over 8 feet long! This incredible feature allows you immense storage and haul capacity. The Avalanche’s midgate also features a vast array of convenient features such as: a lockable tailgate, 2-tier loading and removable bed mats—just to name a few of the features that make using the Avalanche’s incredible midgate simple and easy.

The Avalanche offers a wide range of optional features such as a sunroof, leather accents and much more. But the Chevy Avalanche is also equipped with a wide range of very impressive standard features. All Avalanche’s come standard with power and programmable door locks, cruise control, a tilt leather wrapped steering wheel, power windows and much more. Dual-zone climate control is even standard with the Avalanche! Most impressive is the fact that the Chevrolet Avalanche offers the capability of a full-size truck; but the comfort of an up-scale SUV! The Avalanche can seat five adults comfortably in its spacious and inviting interior.

At your Bonney Lake Chevrolet Dealer, we know that the Chevy Avalanche is the most functional and versatile utility vehicle on the market—but it is also the most comfortable and technologically advanced; equipped with more standard features than any other utility vehicle. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Avalanche with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the Avalanche’s high level of performance and comfort for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!  2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Power & Performance

           2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
At the best Western Washington Chevrolet dealership we try to support active lifestyles for our customers. We know that many people live for the outdoors, or some activity that requires them to tow a trailer during the day, and safely haul a family to soccer practice at night. The Chevrolet Avalanche offers versatility and capability that is absolutely unparalleled, in one striking package. The 2012 Chevy Avalanche Seattle is capable of towing up to 8,100 pounds with its Vortec 5.3L V8 sequential fuel injected FlexFuel engine with Active Fuel Management. Two-wheel drive models come with an iron block while four-wheel drive models come with an aluminum block.

This remarkable 320 horsepower Vortec engine offers a brilliant balance of power, performance and efficiency. FlexFuel allows the engine to run on E85 fuel, which is 85% ethanol and drastically reduces emissions. The Active Fuel Management System reduces the amount of cylinders then engine uses when they are not needed, which increases fuel efficiency. The Sequential Fuel Injection system offers the most superb performance and fuel efficiency, allowing the engine to quickly to respond. With the Heavy Duty Trailering Package towing capacity is 8,100 for two-wheel drive models and 8,000 pounds for four-wheel drive models. Two-wheel drive models of the Avalanche can haul up to 1,299 pounds and four-wheel drive models can haul 1,558 pounds. To say the Avalanche has some very impressive power, performance and functionality; while at the same time offering the comfort of an SUV all with excellent efficiency, would actually be an understatement.

The available options to exercise the power, performance and versatility of the Avalanche are immense. That’s why we at Art Gamblin Motors are sure that you will find the Avalanche more than capable of if not meeting, then exceeding your performance needs. So we would like to invite you to come test drive a stylish new Chevrolet Avalanche with us here in Enumclaw Washington. You will surely be pleased by our welcoming pressure-free environment, staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors is the best place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

Chevy Runs Deep

When you are the first person to drive that car off the lot then you automatically have an attachment to it and here at your Seattle Chevrolet Dealer we want to be your gateway to that connection with your first New vehicle.  Check out this video of a couple of sons finding their dads old 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS.  This is such a heart warming story.  We understand that every new owner that drives off our lot creates this emotional attachment to their vehicle.

Jay Leno Hits 10K!

Jay Leno Chevrolet Volt

Jay Leno has had a very outstanding career with many achivements and now he can add another one to his list. He has recently hit the 10K mile mark on his Chevrolet Volt without even refilling his vehicle with gas once. Thats pretty incredible if you ask me. Leno, quoted in The New York Times “Wheels” blog, said he took delivery of his Chevrolet Volt last December with a full 9.3 gallon tank, and the tank is still more than half-full. To commemorate owners’ achievements, Chevrolet is planning on giving them a “10,000 Electric Mile” badge.

Chevrolet Volt 10,000 Electric Miles Badge

“Volt owners are an extremely passionate and enthusiastic group. They carry pictures of their car, refer to themselves by their VIN number and freely talk about their ownership experience with anyone who will ask,” Chris Perry, vice president of Global Chevrolet Marketing, said. “The 10,000 Electric Mile badge not only recognizes their achievement, but gives another point to brag about with anyone interested in learning more about the Chevrolet Volt.”Based on a recent survey by Chevrolet, Volt owners fill up once a month on average, and travel more than 900 miles between fuel fill-ups. EPA estimates for the car are 94 miles per gallon equivalent when running in electric mode, and 35 mpg city and 40 highway in range-extended mode. For all you locals in the Enumclaw area feel free to come check out our Chevrolet Volt.  We are a Chevrolet Volt Seattle Dealer.