The Info site for C. Bond (cbondhonda) at Gunn Honda!! Honda Sales for San Antonio, Texas as well as Honda Sales and Purchasing Advice for Honda Buyers Nationwide……
Per the Recent Article in Consumer Reports, Honda is once again among the top Auto-Makers in the Nation!
A Couple of Key points I found Interesting:
CR Recommended Best Vehicles under $25,000.00:
Out of 35 Total Cars…
Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda Fit
Honda Civic EX
Honda CRV EX
Honda Element EX
Most Miles per Gallon:
(Small Cars)
1. Toyota Prius - 44 Overall MPG
2. Honda Civic Hybrid - 37
3. Honda Fit Sport 5MT - 34
Toyota Yaris Liftback MT - 34
4. Toyota Yaris Sedan - 33
5. Honda Fit - 32
6. Honda Civic EX 5MT - 31
(Midsize/Large Sedans)
No Hondas!
(SUV’S)
1. Lexus RX 400h & Toyota RAV 4 4-cyl. - 23
2. Jeep Compass Sport / Subaru Forester 2.5x / Toyota Highlander Hybrid / Toyota Rav 4 V6 - 22
3. Honda CRV / Honda Element - 21
Most Fun to Drive:
(Sports Cars)
Corvette Z06 / Honda S2000 / Miata MX-5 / RX-8 / 911 Carrera S / Boxster
(Small Cars)
Civic Si / MazdaSpeed 3 / Mini Cooper S / VW GTi
The article is pretty huge as I am sure everyone who has seen it knows, and for those who have not can imagine…but overall Honda did not rank Worst in any category from what I can see, from Reliability & Safety to Handling and “Fun”…
Out of the Entire Honda Line, all but the 2008 Accord are once again Classified by Consumer Reports as “Recommended”. The only reason the 2008 Accord is not among these yet is the fact it is still very new, and many things as of yet are still un-tested.
Starting today, Janurary 18th through January 31st, 2008 - Honda has released some VERY aggressive APR Rates for all Honda Certified Vehicles….so whether you are considering a new or pre-owned Honda, now is the time to come in and see what is available in a Certified Honda at these Incredible rates.
Many times you can locate a Certified Used vehicle with really low milage that is less expensive than a New One of the Same Model / Trim etc..plus on many occasions it will have More Honda Warranty Coverage than a New Vehicle will!
Here are some examples of the Certified Used we have:
Stk# HW3972 - 2006 EXL V6 Navi Accord Sedan - 38536 miles - Silver/Gray - 20,890.00
Stk# HW3989 - 2005 Accord Hybrid - Premium White/Ivory - 50292 miles - 19,990.00
Stk# H81108A - 2007 Civic EX Auto Sedan - Red/Tan - 2504 Miles - 18,880.00
Stk# H80757A - 2007 Civic EX Auto Coupe - Rallye Red/Black - 26,765 Miles - 17,550.00
Stk# HO74415A - 2006 Civic EX Navi Sedan Auto - Beige/Tan - 28,283 Miles - 17,940.00
Stk# A90350A - 2007 Civic LX Auto Sedan - Black/Tan - 2183 Miles - 17,914.00
Stk# NI80291A - 2007 CRV EX 2WD - Beige/Tan - 9985 Miles - 22,840.00
Stk# H81199A - 2007 Fit Base Auto - Silver/Gray - 22245 Miles - 13,970.00
We also have a LOT more Accords / Civics / Pilots / Odysseys / Ridgelines and Elements to choose from…
Keep in mind, Honda Certifed Vehicles come with an additional 12 Months and 12K miles Limited Warranty, as well as Powertrain Coverage extended to 7 Years and 100k Miles from the initial In-Service Date…so many of these Pre-Owned Honda’s will have a Longer warranty from the day you buy it than a New one would…and cost Less!
Call or email me for the Specifics of the APR Special, as well as Vehicle Info and Drive Out Pricing..
Chris Bond - Gunn Honda
San Antonio, Texas
cbondhonda@yahoo.com
cbondhonda.com/blog
210-680-3371 ext 3227
From Josh L. :Chris,I came accross your blog and wanted to send some pics of my 07 Civic from Gunn. It was a porch car and I purchased it back in August. It is black w/the following accessories:
Wheel Locks
Edge Guards
Splash Gaurds
Moonroof Visor
Fog Lamps
Window Tint (Lifetime Warranty)
Hand Painted Pin Stripe
Katzkin Leather Seats (Black w/preforated inserts, silver stitching, and silver Honda logo) Trunk Tray Honda Car Cover Scotchgaurd and Paint Treatment (Gold Package $500 I think)
The pics aren’t terrific, but they are from the day I purchased the car. Anyway, the car is a real head turner. People are always complementing my car and some guy actually wanted to buy it when y’all pulled it up for me at the showroom. This is my second Civic from Gunn and it probably won’t be my last.
Thanks.
Josh L.
DETROIT, Jan. 13, 2008 - A prototype of the next-generation Honda Pilot is being unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
The prototype conveys design features of the more boldly-styled 2009 Pilot, set to debut in spring 2008, which emphasizes authentic SUV styling, clever and more accommodating interior packaging and advanced technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and convenience.”The Pilot’s pioneering formula improves for 2009 by enhancing its combination of refinement and efficiency with even more traditional SUV strengths,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. “A powerful exterior design communicates strength and allows for more space inside.”Functional eight-passenger seating, a hallmark of the Pilot, becomes even easier to access in the third row as key dimensions for legroom, cargo, and occupant space increase in all seating positions. A redesigned platform allows even more refined handling and ride comfort to exist seamlessly with all-weather and medium-duty off-road capabilities.
To further enhance safety, the Pilot will feature the Honda-exclusive Advanced Compatability Engineering &tm; (ACE ®) body structure and the most extensive use of high-strength steel in any Honda product to date.
The ACE body structure enhances frontal collision compatibility with vehicles of different sizes and bumper heights. A pedestrian injury mitigation design in front of the vehicle is designed to help absorb energy in the event of a collision.
A crossover SUV platform underpins the Pilot to provide the best of the car and truck worlds by integrating the refined traits and packaging advantages of a unit body car design with the utility and capability of an SUV design. A V-6 engine introduces the latest generation of Honda fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology that operates in 6-cylinder mode for power and 4- and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency, an improvement compared to the existing Pilot’s available VCM system that works exclusively in 6- and 3-cylinder modes.
Three rows of seats provide a high degree of adaptability for people and large cargo loads. The first row provides a commanding view of the road from two captains’ chairs. A wide center stack and center console form the styling anchor for the interior with a design that emphasizes spaciousness and power, while allowing for convenient access to navigation, entertainment and climate-control systems.
The 60/40 split second row, now more spacious, slides further forward for increased ease of access to the third row. The 60/40 split third row, now supplies enough knee room for an above-average-sized adult male to fit comfortably, making the Pilot’s third row among the most practical in the industry. Each side of the second and third row independently folds down for cargo. A flat floor is created when the second and third rows are folded down.
The Pilot originally debuted as a 2003 model in July of 2002. Design and development of the 2003 Pilot and the 2009 Pilot were carried out at Honda R&D Americas in Raymond, Ohio, and Torrance, California. The Pilot is assembled* at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln.
Among its numerous accolades, the Honda Pilot has earned Car and Driver Magazine’s prestigious “5Best Truck” award on six consecutive occasions (2002-2007). The current-generation 2008 Pilot is also among an elite group of vehicles to receive both a “Top Safety Pick 2008″ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a 5-star crash safety rating for frontal and side collisions from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)**.
* Honda products are produced using domestic and globally-sourced parts.
** Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov) Model tested with standard side-impact airbags.
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| American Honda Posts 11th Consecutive Year of Record Sales in 2007 |
| Date: January 03, 2008 18:54 Submitted by: RyanDL Source: Honda Press Release 01/03/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. - American Honda 2007 American Honda sales highlights:
“This was definitely a challenging year to be in the car business, and 2008 isn’t likely to be a piece of cake,” said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. “Honda continues to benefit from its position as the most fuel-efficient car company in America**, and we have some great new products coming in the new year that will keep our momentum going.” Honda Division posted its 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase, up 4.5 percent in 2007 to 1,371,438 vehicles. Annual Accord sales increased 10.3 percent to 392,231. CR-V annual sales of 219,160 increased 28.5 percent and set a fourth consecutive yearly record. Fit sales of 56,432 increased 101.4 percent. Civic Hybrid sales set an annual record for the sixth consecutive year with an increase of 3.9 percent to 32,575. Setting December monthly sales records were the CR-V, with sales of 18,659, up 7.6 percent; Civic with sales of 27,190, up 15.2 percent; Civic Hybrid, with sales of 3,223, up 33.8 percent; and Fit, with sales of 5,118, up 129.3 percent. “The all-new Accord is off to a smoking start, and three Honda models set all-time records for 2007,” said Colliver. “Offering fuel efficiency and value along with a fun driving experience continues to be a recipe for success.” 2007 Honda Division sales highlights:
2007 Acura total year end sales reached 180,104 vehicles, and for a second consecutive year, Acura light trucks posted record year-end sales, eclipsing 2006 by 29.1 percent. December sales of all Acura models rose dramatically over November with TL recording 5,988 sales, MDX posting 5,906 sales, TSX logging 2,838 vehicles and RDX posting 2,263 units for the month. *The daily selling rate is calculated with 307 days for 2007, versus 306 for 2006. Both December, 2006 and 2007 included 26 selling days. |
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Sean Gunn has been named chief executive officer and vice chairman of Gunn Automotive Group.
Gunn, 34, succeeds his father, Curtis Gunn Jr., in leading the 52-year-old dealership group.
“We’ve been in the market for a long time, and I’m looking forward to the opportunities,” Sean Gunn said.
He took over as CEO on Nov. 27. His father, 71, will remain as chairman and will focus on long-term strategy for the eight dealerships.
“After 40 years in the car business, my dad would like to take a lesser role,” Gunn said.
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Curtis Gunn Jr.’s father, C.C. Gunn, founded the business in 1955, and Curtis Gunn Jr. took over more than a decade ago. Curtis Gunn Jr. said he is most proud of the one-price policy, which eliminates haggling, that he instituted soon after taking over.
“It was a pretty traumatic event for the company and the employees,” he said. “The company lost a lot of money when we were doing it. But I’m glad we did it.”
Nearly two years ago, he also turned ownership of the dealerships over to the employees.
Sean Gunn said he plans to continue to run the dealerships with those philosophies.
He has worked in business for more than 10 years, doing nearly everything at the dealerships short of working on cars.
“I was a service adviser; I worked in the parts department; I worked the counter in the parts department,” he said. “I got to do some sweeping of floors in the parts department.”
For the past year, Sean Gunn was vice president of fixed operations, focusing on the service and parts department. He also has served as general manager for Gunn’s Honda, Acura and Dodge dealerships.
Gunn sells Dodge and General Motors vehicles from the Gunn Autopark on the city’s Northeast Side.
Gunn also sells Honda, Acura, Nissan and Infiniti in four other locations, all north of Loop 410.
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