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0% financing is back in a big way.

0% financing is back in a big way.  You could save thousands on popular 2018 and 2019 Chevy models.

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Zero-Percent Financing: Financial Fact or Fiction?

When you hear or see ads touting zero-percent financing, your first reaction may be one of skepticism. How can any finance company offer a car loan with no interest? Yet, zero-percent financing is currently one of the most popular incentives in the automotive industry, and it is offered by the finance arms of major automotive manufacturers.

Just as they offer vehicles with cash rebates, car companies subsidize the finance arms of their corporations, essentially pre-paying the loan interest on specific models. Each company follows the individual formula that works best for it depending upon the cost of the vehicle and the loan term.

The automotive industry on the whole has been on a downward sales trend since before the events of 9/11 and, since that time, zero-percent financing has been offered on more brands than ever.

Does zero-percent financing work? In large part, yes. According to the J.D. Power Dealer Finance Study, it is considered to be one of the most successful motivators to get car buyers into dealerships. Another side of the issue is that while the enticement of zero-percent financing brings many car buyers into the dealerships, those buyers may not necessarily end up with the zero-percent loan — for a variety of reasons, which we’ll explore.

When it comes to zero-percent financing, what is fact and what is fiction?

  1. Zero-percent financing usually requires a shorter-term loan, which can require higher payments. 
    The most common zero-percent finance deals tend not to extend for as long as the conventional auto loans, so many buyers may opt for the conventional loans in order to keep the monthly payments lower — even though they will end up paying a lot more money in the long term. There are, however, exceptions to this rule, in which zero-percent financing may be offered in longer terms.  GM is currently offering 0% x 72 on popular 2018 and 2019 Chevrolet models.
  2. Zero-percent financing requires unblemished credit to qualify. 
    Not necessarily, as some finance programs are moving to go after an expanded audience of buyers with less than perfect credit scores.
  3. Zero-percent financing is available only on a limited number of models in dealer stock — not on special orders or certain option packages. 
    Most zero-percent deals tend to apply only to the vehicles on the dealer lot and they may not include special option packages or premium models.  GM is currently offering 0% x 72 on popular 2018 and 2019 Chevrolet models.
  4. Zero-percent financing is usually offered in an either/or situation with a cash rebate and you must choose between the two. 
    Most of the programs typically follow this formula.
  5. If you qualify for zero-percent financing, negotiating a lower price on the vehicle may be more challenging. 
    Nope, this is not true at Ron Westphal Chevrolet.  Our pricing is transparent on our website.  Easy Peazy.
  6. Even if you do not qualify for zero-percent financing, excellent interest rates are available. 
    Check with our finance department.  We will be happy to shop for the best interest rate for you.

With all these facts in mind, many people will be attracted to zero-percent financing. Although this trend has been around for a couple of years, most industry experts believe it can’t last forever. With the advent of lower interest rates and flexible terms, today’s car buyers are finding creative financing options at an all-time high. And, with the economic challenges facing many car buyers, these programs will continue to bring buyers into dealerships.

2019 Hennessey Goliath Is a 700-Horsepower, Six-Wheeled, $375,000 Silverado

Supposedly only 24 units will be produced, so good luck spotting one in the wild… the 2019 Hennessey Goliath.

Hennessey GoliathIt’s not often that we associate a 2019 Chevy Silverado with having six wheels, 800 horsepower, and a $375,000 price tag, but that’s exactly what Hennessey has created with its newest monster: the 2019 Hennessey Goliath 6×6.

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The Texan tuning company has managed to build the ultimate off-road variant of the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss Z71, exactly like they did with the Ford F-150 based Hennessey VelociRaptor 6×6. Under the hood, Hennessey worked its magic on the stock 6.2-liter V-8 which pumps out 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque by adding its HPE700 upgrade, which adds a massive 2.9-liter supercharger that produces 7 psi of boost. The end result is a staggering 705 horsepower and 675 pound-feet of torque.2019 Hennessey Goliath

However, folks who aren’t satisfied with the 705-horsepower V-8 will have the option to upgrade to an 808-horsepower stroker motor—and hopefully, that will do the trick.

The Goliath 6×6 is fitted with a host of visual and performance upgrades, most notable of which is the addition of a third axle and an 8-inch suspension lift. Additionally, the Goliath also gets 20-inch wheels wrapped with 37-inch BF Goodrich off-road tires, a custom bed-mounted roll bar with an LED light bar, and new bumpers at the front and back. Additional options include a Brembo brake setup and custom interior features that enable customers to make their Goliath 6×6 truly their own.

Even with the additional weight of the third axle, Hennessey expects that the Goliath will be able to accelerate from zero to 60 somewhere in the four-second range.

The vehicular monstrosity has a starting price of $375,000, but the good news is that the eye-watering price tag also covers the cost of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss donor truck and comes with a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty. See, it’s not that bad.

If you are currently in the market for a six-wheeled, supercharged pickup truck with up to 808 horsepower, you better act quickly because Hennessey is only planning on building 24 copies and once they’re gone, they’re gone.2019 Hennessey Goliath red exterior rear shot

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Chevrolet Spotting at the 2018 SEMA Show

We just published a gallery with the fab Fords of the 2018 SEMA Show, but Bow Tie was well-represented as well. Check out our Chevrolet gallery here.

2018 sema show camaro

The Chevy booth featured some neat SEMA concepts, with the eCOPO Camaro creating a buzz with its 700-hp all-electric powertrain.

2018 sema show chevy

The Mobil1 booth featured a slammed 1956 Chevy Carryall that drew some big crowds. And though it isn’t from the featured marque in this gallery, the Vibrant Performance 1970 Pontiac Trans Am was a sight to see.

What is Sema? Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) of the automobile aftermarket was formed in 1963 by Roy Richter, Willie Garner, Bob Hedman, Robert E. Wyman, John Bartlett, Phil Weiand Jr, Al Segal, Dean Moon, and Vic Edelbrock, Jr.and now consists of 6,383 companies worldwide, bringing together aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEM), media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists.

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2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS First Drive Review

2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS First Drive ReviewGM’s 10-speed automatic finally trickles down to its iconic pony car

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I’ll start with the former, since that’s what Chevrolet specifically invited me to sample in the mountains of Malibu—but rest assured, I also bothered the carmaker’s reps about the latter. Chevy brought in Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser to run down some of the updates for 2019, starting by talking about how his team wants a holistic lineup that can offer something for everyone: a chicken in every pot, a Camaro in every garage. To get there, Chevy has done the usual refresh work of trimming weight, upgrading the suspension, and adding tech like a rear mirror camera.2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS First Drive Review under the hood2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS First Drive Review rear view

There’s another strategy at play, though. Oppenheiser believes the key to taming the Ford Mustang, which far outpaces Chevy’s sales on the low end of the market, lies in broadening the company’s offerings in a way that will bring down the average transaction price. He pointed to the base LS model, which starts at a cheaper $25,995 and benefits from a lower curb weight, better balance, and a few more standard features. You might cock an eyebrow at this, but the company believes the manual-equipped LS might steal sales from the dwindling world of hot hatches.

But it’s the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS that everyone’s talking about—for reasons good and bad. Paired with the reliable LT1 V-8, the 10-speed transmission is a notable addition; co-developed with Ford, it’s one of the few ‘boxes with a double-digit gear count in the passenger car market. Chevy wants it made very clear that it’s made it distinct, however, with unique software, controls, and some cool add-ons that exist purely for fun.2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS First Drive Review interior2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS First Drive Review under the hood closeup

A new function called “Liftfoot Gear Hold” does exactly what it says in Sport and Track modes: holding the gear you’re in when you lift off the throttle to prevent excessive shifting. Shift behavior itself is algorithmic, responding to how you’re driving; the car’s computer can even read data like g-forces to snap off shifts when it knows you’re trying to have a good time. In manual mode, holding the downshift paddle for 1.25 seconds will force the car to drop the maximum amount of gears for a blast of strength right in the middle of the power band.

There are purposeful pops and crackles in the exhaust—Oppenheiser advised keeping it between 3,000 and 5,000 rpm to enjoy the music—and it automatically downshifts to rev the engine when you put it into Sport or Track mode as if to say, “Okay, let’s do this.” Line lock and launch control make triumphant appearances. It’s supposed to “not feel like a Mustang,” Chevy says, and a classic So-Cal loop in a Crush Orange 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible confirms the modus operandi here.2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS First Drive Review Bowtie2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS First Drive Review headlamp

I drove the Camaro up the Pacific Coast Highway before turning up a freshly-paved Mulholland Highway and giving it the beans, and two things immediately stood out. One, few cars make more sense as a convertible than the mighty ‘Maro. Its bunker-like cabin is markedly improved by removing the roof—doubly so when you’ve got a jewel-like ocean glittering just off the road. And two, the 10-speed is good enough to stand up in a car that most enthusiasts would insist come with a row-your-own manual transmission.

With the slushbox, the engine never felt like it was hunting for any of those 455 horses. At no point did the gear count feel excessive or cumbersome. The ratios are closely spaced in a way that aims to maximize power delivery; more importantly, the algorithmic behavior means the car swaps cogs unobtrusively around town while retaining the racking-a-shotgun shifts you want under heavy acceleration. That learning goes deeper in different performance situations: straight-line speed and technical turns yielded noticeable (and helpful) variances in shift feel.2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS First Drive Review driver's side

In general, the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS a fun, lively thing, a competent athlete that’s completely comfortable with its semi-pro status. The handling is predictable enough to wring it out with confidence even with its propensity to push through tighter turns. I’ll need to spend more than a couple hours with it to give a final verdict, but the 10-speed transmission is looking like a great addition to a classic badge.

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Chevrolet Silverado LT Trailboss awarded to MVP Steve Pearce

Chevrolet Silverado LT Trailboss awarded to Steve Pearce

Chevrolet could have scrawled “Fords Suck!” on the windshield in used-car salesman marker, and the legions of Red Sox fans who saw Boston win the World Series would have raised a pint, even if they owned one. Just as pinstripes turn Sox fans to sour grapes, Chevy squares off against the number-one team in pickup-truck sales with nearly the same amount of passion. But on Sunday night, as a company rep gifted a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss pickup to Most Valuable Player, Steve Pearce, all that was left on the Dodgers’ field was a red Chevy truck and a man in a red B cap who hit three home runs in the final two games.

If you’re looking for a 2019 Chevy Silverado – we have them in stock now!  Call our Customer Care Team at 630-898-9630 today.Chevrolet Silverado LT Trailboss awarded to Steve Pearce front view going down a hill

Pearce’s prize is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss, which starts at $49,795 with a two-inch lift, a locking rear differential, skid plates, and a trailering package as standard. The traditional car giveaway after major sports championships is a coveted marketing spot in corporate America, even if it goes to a multimillionaire instead of to a superfan who may have spent 10 percent of his or her yearly salary to attend one World Series game. And Chevrolet has had a lock on it as the “Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball” for the past 13 years.

Chevrolet Silverado LT Trailboss awarded to Steve Pearce front view with mountain in background

What’s most impressive isn’t the truck, of which there are hundreds of thousands of copies across the country. It’s the man who won it last night. Pearce joined the Sox in June from the Toronto Blue Jays, a trade that broke his two-year contract and was clearly worth every last dollar, after playing with the Tampa Bay Rays for one season. Considering what he has done in four months—help the Red Sox win their fourth World Series in the 21st century, besting the Yankees by three, and becoming only the third first baseman to win the World Series MVP prize—Pearce will probably stay in Massachusetts. Happily, with a new truck.

The Trail Boss model was rolled out onto the field after Steve Pearce and the Red Sox won the series.

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Chevrolet Incentives: $12,800 Off 2018 Silverado In October 2018

2018 silveradoThe discount brings the price of the pickup truck from $43,620 to $32,620.

Chevrolet began delivering the first units of the all-new 2019 Silverado in August. Production and sales volume of the all-new models are ramping up, but dealers still have quite a few units of the last-generation 2018 model on hand, while also continuing to produce the last-gen K2 Silverado in a single configuration.

Ron Westphal Chevrolet is currently offering select Silverado models with incentives in excess of $12,800.  Please call our Customer Care Team at 630-898-9630 or visit our showroom today.

So in what we image is an effort to clear out remaining inventory of the 2018 models, the Bow Tie brand has introduced a rather attractive October 2018 incentive offer for the Silverado 1500.

2018 silveradoThe Incentive

The nationwide Chevrolet incentive on the 2018 Silverado is $7,250 customer cash plus a $3,000 price reduction and a $750 option package discount when financing with GM Financial.

Based on a $50,940 MSRP, the $11,000 incentive equates to a discount of over 20 percent.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT October 2018 Incentive

This offer is only applicable to 2018 Silverado Crew Cab models equipped with the All Star Edition package, which adds an additional $2,275 to the truck (before the aforementioned discounts) and includes following features:

  • Driver 10-way power seat adjuster with bench seat only
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Remote Vehicle Starter system
  • Rear-window defogger
  • Manual tilt and telescopic steering column
  • 110-volt power outlet

Shoppers should also note that some customers may not qualify for this offer, and that it is not available with special finance, lease, and some other offers.

Source: Chevrolet Incentives: $11,000 Off 2018 Silverado In October 2018 | GM Authority

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs. 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Comparison

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs. 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Comparison
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs. 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Comparison

Do you ever wonder where this is all going to end? More power, bigger wings, better aero, fatter tires. Remember when the ’90s Porsche 911 Turbo and Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hit 400 horsepower? We thought we were all going to die. Yet now we’re close to doubling that. What hath the demon seed of technology

Do you ever wonder where this is all going to end? More power, bigger wings, better aero, fatter tires. Remember when the ’90s Porsche 911 Turbo and Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hit 400 horsepower?

We thought we were all going to die. Yet now we’re close to doubling that. What hath the demon seed of technologyWith such existential theorizing in mind, we present the ever-rising top of the upward spiral: the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with ZTK package and the 2018 Porsche GT2 RS Weissach Edition.

As a result of my long racing career and introduction to the inner workings of Porsche Motorsport when I had a factory contract, plus my 10 seasons of track testing with Motor Trend, I have followed firsthand with interest and wonder the twists and turns of this steady progression of technology and performance.

These supercars are the highest evolution of their own long lineages and make claim to being at the top of the aforementioned spiral in the entire major automaker universe, as well.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs. 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS ComparisonLet’s start with the ZR1, because ‘Murica! Today’s ‘Vette is the last of the C7 generation, created directly out of the C6, tracing its history back to the 2005 model year. The standard engine then was the 6.0-liter LS2, rated at 400 hp, later upping to 430 with the 6.2-liter LS3. In response to the ever-swelling output of its American V-10 rival Dodge Viper, the C6 ZR1 fired a major salvo in the dyno wars with its 638-horse supercharged Blower-Under-Glass (with see-through hood bulge). A couple years later came the Z06, with 650 horses and a strong tendency to overheat—both the engine’s vital fluids and the intake air temps—when driven at pro speeds on track (something I discovered on my first three laps at a Road Atlanta press day). This track-oriented model was simply not ready for prime time, though it’s true that more conservative owners were able to successfully track their Z06s at a milder pace.

This leads us to the latest ZR1 and its top-dawg 755-hp LT5. The challenge for the Corvette team was to simultaneously improve the speed and the cooling of the Z06/Z07 we know and love. Tough task, because those two goals pull the needle in opposite directions. More power equals more heat. To address this, five new radiators have been added, resulting in far better cooling. On track, temps still get warm, but during my time at the wheel, the needles never speared the red zones.

Compare that to the Porsche GT2 RS. Right up front, it’s more than twice as much moolah—if you can find one to buy. But it’s also a new pinnacle in the long and brilliant history of the 911. For 15 years, I was up to my ears racing them. I started racing just as the water-cooled cars were coming to market. With far superior control of engine temperatures and four-valves-per-cylinder breathing, the 996 made far more power than the venerable fan-and-fin-cooled flat-sixes.

But a funny thing happened. After years of working so hard to reduce the famous oversteering tendencies of the rear-engine 911—culminating with my now second-favorite 911 chassis to drive, the 993—the oversteer was back. The 996 was twitchy and loose and dicey. New generation, back to the drawing board. I raced with both versions on my teams at Alex Job Racing and with Greg Fordahl Motorsports in the early 2000s, and I saw how the old 993 RSR would kill the new 911 GT3 R in the corners with stable, usable grip but get smoked down the straights by the newer car’s four-valve urge and slick, low-drag aero.

Why the history lesson? To explain why I’m so excited about the new GT2 RS. It’s the first 911 since 1999 that truly takes advantage of its rearward weight distribution and turns its copious torque into acceleration. It’s my hope that this will be the new paradigm.

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