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* All prices plus tax, title, license & service fee. ** In lieu of rebates.

MSRP ........................$24,935Discount ................... -$1,179Rebate ...................... -$1,150

$22,256*

2010 Dodge Journey

MSRP ........................$27,300Discount ................... -$1,449Rebate ...................... -$1,000

$24,851*0%** up to 60 mo.

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

MSRP ........................$21,440Discount ................... -$1,000Rebate ...................... -$2,000

$18,440*0%** up to 60 mo.

2010 Dodge Avenger

MSRP ........................$26,460Discount ................... -$1,462Rebate ...................... -$2,000

$22,998*0%** up to 60 mo.

2010 Dodge Nitro 4x4

2010 Jeep Patriot Sport

MSRP ........................$22,530Discount ................... -$1,074Rebate ...................... -$1,500Bonus Cash .............. -$1,000

$18,956*

MSRP ........................$22,815Discount ................... -$1,329Rebate ...................... -$1,500

$19,986*

2010 Jeep Compass Sport

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5YEAR/100,000MILEPOWERTRAIN WARRANTY

MSRP ........................$33,580Discount ................... -$2,807Rebate ...................... -$2,500Finance Bonus Cash . -$1,000

$27,273*

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad 4x4 SLT

MSRP ........................$42,355Discount ................... -$3,360Rebate ...................... -$1,000

$37,995*

2010 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Crew 4x4

MSRP ........................$29,245Discount ................... -$1,752Rebate ...................... -$1,500

$25,993*0%** up to 60 mo.

2010 Chrysler T & C Touring 2010 Chrysler 300 AWD

MSRP ........................$35,895Discount ................... -$2,036Rebate ...................... -$2,000No Charge All Wheel Drive . -$2,000

$29,859* 0%** up to 60 mo.

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Dodge’s newest vehicle is also one of its best, from being the right size to its high government safety ratings.

It’s a wagon world out there and Dodge is quite literally embarking on a new Journey. In fact, models of similar shape and style are must-haves for all automakers. Versatility is what this tall wagon is all about as anyone who owns the smaller Dodge Caliber will attest. In base trim there’s seating for five people, but up-level versions offer a two-place third-row 50/50 split bench. There are also some other clever interior storage options such as a front passenger seat with a flip-forward hinged cushion that’s ideal for concealing cameras, purses and other valuables. And all models feature two in-floor storage compartments with removable plastic liners behind the front seats that are large enough to hold a dozen beverage cans each, plus ice. Also don’t forget the chilled storage bin inside the glove compartment that can keep a couple of additional beverages at the ready. Although actually influenced by the Dodge Avenger sedan, this roomier derivation has five extra inches between the front and rear wheels and an eight-inch advantage in height, but with an overall length that is greater by just 1.5 inches. The dimensions bode well for passenger comfort

and for piling on the cargo, especially when both back seats and the front passenger bucket are folded flat. The front-wheel-drive SE is fitted with a 173-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder, with a 235-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 accompanying the mid-line SXT and top-grade R/T. All-wheel-drive is optional on all 3.5-liter equipped Journeys. The system automatically kicks in to direct power to the rear wheels when needed, including slippery mud and snow conditions as well as when the vehicle is accelerating up to 65 mph. A four-speed automatic transmission comes with the 2.4 while the 3.5 gets a six-speed automatic. Base Journey equipment includes air conditioning, adjustable steering wheel, keyless remote entry, CD-equipped audio system, power windows, locks and mirrors and a complete range of safety gear. There’s also an “Eco” light that helps you drive to save fuel. Up level models offer leather seating surfaces, roof rack, backup camera, navigation system, 19-inch wheels and a flashlight stored in the cargo area.

Dodge Journey

Dodge’s big-truck-for-big-jobs pickup sits atop a stronger, lighter chassis; available in regular, Crew and Mega Crew cab styles.

Dodge’s big-and-baaaad 2500 and 3500 series pickups are the perfect companion if you need to move your yacht, house . . . or maybe something really heavy. The new HD borrows most of the lighter-duty Ram 1500’s sheetmetal, but attaches it to an all-new and much more rigid chassis. The result is a truck that can haul and tow an inordinate amount of whatever you have. The starting point is Chrysler’s venerable 5.7-liter “Hemi’ V8 that for 2010 has been beefed up to 383 horsepower, a gain of 28 compared to last year’s engine. That’s still seven shy of the same engine in the light-duty-Ram line. However, lots of HD buyers who work these rigs hard might want to consider the 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel option, a straight-six carry over from 2009 that’s rated at 350 horsepower and, more importantly 650 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm. The practicalities of this motor extend to its ability to be driven for 350,000 miles between major overhauls, something that Dodge claims is at least 100,000 miles better than the

diesel-pickup competition. The clean-burning 50-state-legal Cummins has a standard exhaust brake that uses the engine’s compression to help decelerate. This class-leading feature provides an extra measure of safety while braking under heavy loads plus it extends the life of the brake linings. The Hemi is connected to a five-speed automatic transmission, while the diesel comes with a six-speed manual, or optional six-speed automatic. The off-road-oriented Power Ram option returns with a package of features that includes four-wheel-drive with electric-locking front and rear differentials, electronic disconnecting sway bar, skid plates, special hill-climbing axle ratio, 32-inch tires and a 12,000-pound-capacity winch to help get you or your friends out of trouble after traveling way too far off the beaten path.

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