New Year Resolution Time! Lease Vs Purchase - Hendrick Lexus Kansas City

Benefits of Leasing over Purchasing

There is no better time to look over the family finances than the start of a new year. If this is on your list then one this you should consider is the option to lease a new vehicle versus buying.

Of the many advantages to leasing over purchasing a new vehicle a lower monthly payment is at the top of the list. The car’s monthly payments are cheaper because you’re only paying for the future depreciation of that vehicle, and not the total amount. For example, if you were to purchase a vehicle that retails for $40,000 you would have to finance the full $40,000. However, with a lease you are only paying for the portion of the vehicle that you use. The residual value is based on the car’s predicted future value, and is what the car is expected to be worth at the end of the lease. The residual value is subtracted from the purchase price and what’s leftover is what you make payments on.

Another advantage is that leasing instead of buying will allow some driver to getting a nicer and more luxurious vehicle than they would otherwise get into. So rather than settling for just any vehicle you can get the Lexus you have always wanted. Since you’re only paying for a portion of the car when you lease, payments are typically less than when you have a car loan. If you only have a small down payment saved up, leasing may also be better for you. Many leases require anywhere from $0 to several thousand dollars up front, though the down payment is negotiable.

Finally, if you enjoy having newest and best in new-car technology and safety features, leasing could be right for you. There is almost always an option to buy at the end of the lease if you find that you just cannot let the vehicle go. But most shoppers turn in the vehicle and lease another new car once the lease term has ended. This will allow you to get a new vehicle every few years, and be up to date with what advance there are in the auto industry.

Safe and Happy New Year:

New Year's is the time of year when we all feel a little nicer, a bit more cheery, and in general happier. It is a time to enjoy family and friends, many of whom we see very infrequently. New Year's is a time to celebrate and welcome 2014. While you are out you should remember a few thing in case something unforeseen happens.

It is a good idea to have an emergency kit in the trunk of you vehicle. If you have a flat tire or have an accident there are items like reflector or flares that will help alert other driver to you presence. It is also wise to put an extra coat and blanket so you can keep warm if the engine cannot run. Finally, keeping your cell phone on a full charge while on the road could help keep you connected to those that are coming to assist you.

Even though this is a fun time of year there is no reason to go unprepared. Please have a Safe and Happy New Year!

August 15, 2013

Toyota Motor Sales Earns Three 2013 AutoPacific 'Ideal Vehicle Awards'

• Toyota Avalon Hybrid Named Top Hybrid/EV
• Lexus Recognized for Luxury Mid-size Car and Hybrid Crossover – ES 350 and RX 450h

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TORRANCE, Calif., August 15, 2013 - - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) demonstrated its ability to listen to its customers yet again. Three TMS vehicles were named in the annual AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA). The Toyota Avalon Hybrid flagship sedan was named the 2013 top Hybrid/EV while the Lexus ES was named ideal luxury mid-size car and the Lexus RX 450h was honored with ideal hybrid crossover.

The AutoPacific IVA “recognizes the cars that best meet their owner’s expectations and desires about their automotive purchases.”        

The first Avalon to offer Toyota’s legendary Hybrid Synergy Drive, the Avalon Hybrid generates 200 horsepower while delivering a city/highway combined 40 miles-per-gallon.  Avalon hybrid combines elegant and athletic styling with interior comfort and refinement.

Launched in early 2013, the fourth-generation Avalon is the most American Avalon yet as it was designed and developed in the U.S. and assembled exclusively at Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown, Ky.

The 2013 model year marks the sixth generation of the Lexus ES and the introduction of the first-ever ES 300h with Lexus Hybrid Drive. The 2013 ES luxury sedan has a progressive new design and enhanced handling. The 2013 RX 450h features the signature Lexus spindle grille, an upgraded interior and EPA fuel economy estimates of 30 mpg combined for front-wheel drive models.

The IVA are based on a model-year survey of more than 52,000 vehicle owners across all manufacturers to reveal the vehicles that best meet the owners’ demands.  The award survey covers 15 key vehicle attributes including: exterior styling, exterior size, passenger roominess, cargo space, driver’s seat comfort, driver’s seat visibility, info/entertainment technology, interior lighting, power and acceleration, ease of getting in and out, interior storage compartments, ride, handling, safety features and tires and wheels.

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Arctic Blast is not a refrigerant or an oil, and will not replace either in your A/C system. As a concentrated formula, Arctic Blast is only available through your local service center. The service technician will inspect the operation of he A/C system to make sure it is working correctly before installation. Once Arctic Blast is installed, no further treatment is required unless the system is damaged and needs to be repaired.

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HENDRICK AUTOMOTIVE GROUP OPENS NEW 

HENDRICK LEXUS KANSAS CITY FACILITY

Completes Transition of all Kansas City Dealerships to Hendrick Name

MERRIAM, Kan., June 3, 2013 – Hendrick Automotive Group opened the new Hendrick Lexus Kansas City located at 6935 West Frontage Road in Merriam today. Formerly Superior Lexus, Hendrick Lexus Kansas City, and its sister store, Hendrick Lexus Kansas City North, formerly Superior Lexus North, are the final two Hendrick Automotive Group dealerships to transition to the Hendrick name in the Kansas City market.

“We are so proud of this new facility, with its modern two-story showroom, and what it offers our Kansas City customers,” said Rick Hendrick, Chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group and Owner of Hendrick Motorsports. “I’ve always enjoyed the Kansas City area. Hendrick Automotive Group opened its first dealership here in 1992, and Hendrick Motorsports won the first NASCAR race here in 2001. The city has always been very good to us. We’re committed to the people here and are optimistic about the future.”

Hendrick Lexus Kansas City will offer more than 400 new and pre-owned cars on site, plus access to the entire Hendrickcars.com inventory of more than 6,000 pre-owned vehicles. The 68,500-square-foot dealership has 38 service bays on its more than eight-acre lot. The state-of-the-art dealership is the newest facility for Hendrick Automotive Group, which currently operates 87 dealerships and 121 franchises across 12 states.

General Manager Phil Humbert will continue to oversee Hendrick Lexus Kansas City. Humbert has been with Hendrick Automotive Group since 1999 and was promoted to general manager of Hendrick Lexus Kansas City in 2000.

“Our new Lexus facility has more than doubled the capacity of vehicle selection and service bays than our previous location,” said Humbert. “The new store has a welcoming, larger waiting area and more than 65 current-model loaner vehicles to exceed customers’ expectations. The location, next to our Toyota dealership on I-35 and 67^th Street, is convenient, as well.”

Hendrick Automotive Group entered the Kansas City market in 1992 and currently operates eight dealerships there: Hendrick Acura Overland Park, Hendrick Chevrolet Shawnee Mission, Hendrick Nissan Kansas City, Hendrick Toyota Scion Merriam, Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac, Hendrick Volvo of Kansas City, Hendrick Lexus Kansas City and Hendrick Lexus Kansas City North. In 2012, these eight dealerships sold more than 11,000 new and pre-owned vehicles with combined sales revenue of more than $500 million.

Hendrick also operates three collision centers in the area: Hendrick Collision Center, a stand-alone facility, as well as Hendrick Collision Center at Hendrick Lexus Kansas City North, and another at Hendrick Chevrolet Shawnee Mission. More than 140,000 vehicles were serviced by Hendrick Automotive Group technicians.

More than 750 people are employed by Hendrick Automotive Group in the Kansas City area. Currently, 29 positions are available in the eight Kansas City dealerships and are listed at www.hendrickcareers.com.  

For more information on the new Hendrick Lexus Kansas City facility, please visit www.hendricklexuskansascity.com, follow them on Twitter or like them on Facebook.

SUPERIOR LEXUS IS NOW IN A NEW LOCATION & HAS TAKEN A NEW NAME: HENDRICK LEXUS KANSAS CITY

HENDRICK LEXUS KANSAS CITY

Formally Superior Lexus South

6935 W Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS 66203

888-236-1738 HendrickLexusKansasCity.com

SUPERIOR LEXUS HAS MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION!

Driving directions from Superior Lexus South to our new location,

Hendrick Lexus:  6935 W Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS 66203

Approx. drive time and distance: 15 minutes / 11.89 miles

  

Starting from Superior Lexus South

1. Head East on W 104 St/Indian Creek Rd           0.2 mi

2. Turn left onto W 103rd St Entering Kansas          0.2 mi

3. Turn left onto State Line Rd                                 0.3 mi

4. Take the ramp onto I-435 W/US-50 W                  4.4 mi 

Continue to follow I-435 W                                                  

5. Merge onto US-69 N via Exit 81                            6.1 mi

Continue on US-69 as it merges into I-35 N             

6. Take exit 228A for 67th St                                     0.1 mi

7. Turn left onto W 67th St                                        0.2 mi

8. Turn left onto W Frontage Rd                              0.1 mi 

Arrive at: Hendrick Lexus 6935 W Frontage Rd, Merriam

  

  Alternate rush our route best used when I-35 N is backed up:

  Follow previous directions 1-4, this should put you on US-69 N

     5.  Take the 75^th St exit                                                               1.7 mi

     7.  Turn left onto 75^th St                                                             0.3 mi

     8.  Turn right onto Kings Cove Dr.                                           0.04 mi

     9.  Take the first right onto W Frontage Rd                             1.1 mi

       Arrive at: Hendrick Lexus 6935 W Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS

NEW LOCATION… NEW NAME… SAME SUPERIOR PEOPLE!

SALES: 913-781-5100    *   SERVICE: 913-789-5173   *   PARTS & ACCESSORIES: 913-789-5166

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