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2011 Honda CR-Z in Atlanta

The all new 2011 Honda CR-Z is here! It is absolutely amazing to drive. I spoke to Gary Chappelear the Shop Foreman at Honda Carland, and he was amazed with the handling. I also witnessed a huge buzz and excitement surrounding the first CRZs on the lot. The salespeople were astonished with the handling and sporty feel. I personally like th USB and Dash Layout. See for yourself feel free to visit Honda Carland in Roswell, GA or Honda Carland North in Cartersville, GA. You can view our Honda CR Z inventory by simply clicking here! I really like the spectrum white silver pearl!

The 2010 Honda Fit knows something… it has an airy calm or confidence around it! Here are some of my better guesses on the mystery surrounding the coolness of the 2010 Honda Fit. Could it be the recent KBB.com award for the Fit being a “Top Ten Coolest New Car under $18,000″? Or just maybe … The recent “Excellent Value” award from IntelliChoice.  Well they may be the front runners, but it is not the “It” in “Fit”. The main reason is Honda Gadgetry. James Bond was known for having those clever little gadgets that seemed to draw you into watching Bond Flicks. The Fit does the same thing! “Modes” seem to tell the tale for the 2010 Honda Fits. Tall, Long, Sport, Utility- there are so many ways you can change the seating versatility to utilize the space. Too often you may have walked into a house, or a kitchen, and thought “what a waste of space”.  The 2010 Fit, simply Fits many of the storage challenges a driver may face. You can lift the seat up, or fold it down. You can lay the seat down, and even fold it to the ground.  I believe the Honda Marketers call it “Hyper Usability” which is the case in point.

To make the Honda Fit in Atlanta even more appealing. The 2010 Honda Clearance has begun, and Honda just introduced a low 0.9% Financing for 24-60 months with approved credit! On top of that, you can lease the 2010 Honda Fit Base with Automatic Transmission for $210 a month, Sign & Drive ! ( See www.hondacarland.comfor Details). The 2010 Honda Fit is fantastic, so if you would like to schedule a test-drive, please visit www.hondacarland.com or call 770-993-2805- The Fit is Go!

Ever thought of buying your next Honda online? Honda Carland’s user friendly website makes it very convenient for you to view all of the latest Honda models and makes in one place, such as the Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey. Honda Carland’s inventory page is updated on a constant basis so you can be sure that you are looking at the latest  selection. Viewing the inventory enables you to absorb a vast amount of information in a short period of time.

For example, by surfing Honda Carland’s online inventory, I was able to see the specs of each vehicle in stock, including engine specs,the stock number, the VIN#, finance incentives, transmission type, available warranties, interior dimensions and much more.  This makes it so much easier to find the perfect Honda that is just right for you. Honda Carland also gives you the option to view photo galleries of the actual vehicles that you are interested in and even allows you to zoom-in on the details.  You can arrange the available inventory by price, mileage, condition and type of vehicle.  Browsing vehicles online saves you a lot of precious time and it is more efficient instead of going to the actual dealership in person and taking a look at each automobile one at a time.

The main drawback to purchasing a vehicle online is that you cannot take take it out for a spin.  It is difficult to truly appreciate a vehicle and fall in love with it unless you take it out for a test drive and experience driving it firsthand. It is strongly suggested that you view Honda Carland’s online inventory stock at your leisure, make a note of all the features and technical specs of the particular vehicle that you are interested in, compare your choice with all of the available models and finally go to the dealership in person and take it out for a test drive. This will allow you to save by time giving you the ability to narrow it down to the final selection online, but still give you the flexibility of seeing the car in person before you decide to purchase it. Honda Carland’s online inventory makes it a cinch to find the Honda of your dreams.

View all of the latest selection of Shop Carland’s Inventory here.

Honda Carland Summer Clearance has began

Mr. Opportunity is back, and he is knocking harder. Honda just released fantastic offers for the 2010 Honda Summer Clearance Event. Honda has authorized 0.9% financing on select new 2010 models for 24-60 months*. This is a Honda first!  Reza Moshiri at Honda Carland in Roswell, GA is very excited, and looks forward to the next few months. Honda Carland and Honda Carland North both have fantastic inventories, and will pass these incentives on all qualified buyers.  The all new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour does qualify, and our local Atlanta Honda Dealerships have already have had a couple of customers take full advantage of the Honda exclusive offerings.

The 2010 Honda Accord, Civic, Crosstour, Insight, Fit, and Ridgeline. So, if you have been waiting for that “Great Deal” , you just found it! Please feel free to visit either of our locations. I am confident we have a Honda for you!   If you need more information , contact sales at either of our Atlanta Honda Dealerships:

Honda Carland, Roswell                                                       770-993-2805

Honda Carland North, Cartersville                                  770-382-2282

*With Approved Credit, Not Valid Prior business or offers

Honda Carland had just recently completed sales training on the 2010 Honda Accord. The summer months are interesting, due to the fact the new model release for the Toyota Camry. People always ask…”Why Honda” or “Why Toyota”. This is why I prefer the 2010 Honda Accord over the 2011 Toyota Camry.The 2010 Honda Accord  is bigger, suspension is more sport-tuned, drive by wire with throttle control, and resale values according to the experts.

The 2010 Honda Accord passenger volume is 106 cubic feet, almost 5 cubic feet more than the Camry. Not to mention, the 2010 Honda Accord almost categorically is larger in every standardized measurement. Front driver headroom, passenger headroom, rear headroom, legroom, and shoulder room. When you sit in a 2010 Honda Accord, it just feels like more substance and space!

Size is not the only thing that matters… taking a deeper look at the throttle system. The 2010 Honda Accord uses a “Drive by Wire” Throttle system. Which by Honda’s definition means “ The Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system helps enhance the driving character of the Accord Sedan. With smart electronics connecting the throttle pedal to the throttle butterfly valve in the intake manifold, the engine response can be optimized to suit the driving conditions and to better match the driver’s expectations.” , which is great! Digging a bit deeper, Vehicle Stability Assist which is on all Honda Accords seems to be a major difference maker for me. Vehicle Stabilty Assist will by Honda’s definition ”

Now, if there is a minor or major frontal collision. All Honda Accords have “ACE- Advanced Compatibility Engineering- which again by Honda’s definition means- “The Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is a Honda exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment and can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to other vehicles in a crash.” Honda did the research to help absorb crash enegergy from a frontal collision by various sizes of vehicles. This Honda Signature Technology will keep the crash energy out of the passenger compartment!  

Suspension, what does it matter? Suspension is basically the handling characteristics of a vehicle. The 2010 Honda Accord suspension is the Independent wishbone suspension. This suspension will force the tire tread to remain perpendicular to the road, allowing a more confident handling. Honda describes the advanced double wishbone front suspension as : “  The advanced double wishbone front suspension uses both lower and upper control links. This allows Honda engineers the flexibility to tune the suspension for predictable cornering feel and emergency maneuvering, to ensure a smooth and stable ride.” The suspension innovations of racing has trickled down to the Accord, and the drive of an Accord is very confident on the road!  

We wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Honda Carland (Roswell, Ga), Acura Carland (Duluth, Ga), Honda Carland North (Cartersville, Ga), and the Carland Service Center (Alpharetta, Ga) will be open on Memorial Day. “The Sign & Drive” Event has really brought a significant amount of interest, and will be over soon! The Service Department will be fully staffed to insure that you have a minimal wait to get your vehicle serviced. Please visit www.ShopCarland.com to take advantage of the Atlanta New and Pre-Owned Car and Truck Memorial Day Weekend Sales Events at all of our locations. We have over 600 pre-owned vehicles in inventory, and some very attractive lease and purchase programs.

Honda Carland Lease and Purchase Programs for May 2010

I normally don’t like to blog about specials, but a lot of people have been asking me about the expired “Big Event” from Honda. The General Sales Manager of  Honda Carland in Roswell, GA- Reza Moshiri has authorized and developed fantastic lease programs for the month of  May (2010).  There were some very attractive lease specials in April, and now there are some more attractive lease specials in May.

If you or someone you know is looking at possibly purchasing or leasing a vehicle soon. We have a great professional sales staff that is eager to help!  If you have any questions or concerns, please visit www.hondacarland.com or www.hondacarlandnorth.com (Honda Dealer in Cartersville, GA- North Ga, Honda Dealer) for more details. We have highly knowledgable Business Managers that can explain and discuss leasing options in great detail to help you, a friend,  or a family member make a well-informed decision. 

Please keep in mind that our Carland Rewards Program will reward a percentage of what you spend in service towards the purchase or lease towards  a new or quality pre-owned vehicle at any of our Atlanta Area Honda and Acura Dealerships.  If you would like to view our entire inventory, please visit www.shopcarland.com.

Automated car washes are great because they are fast, and I always wondered about effectiveness of the upgradable wax option. I have tried a few times, but whenever I would run my finger across the paint, it would never smoothly glide like hand applied waxes. Just recently Honda Carland in Roswell, GA installed a waxing machine called the “Auto Butler”. Upon hearing about the Auto Butler I was very apprehensive, thinking that it will not come close to the effectiveness of a by-hand wax application. Well… I was wrong like many times! I place my own vehicle in the Auto Butler after it was cleaned. The machine covered my vehicle in a liquid, and then the rotating brushes covered every inch of the paint and glass. So, the real tests had to be administered. I ran my finger across the paint, and it glided just like the hand waxes. Not yet content with my latest revelation, I had to see how it worked in the rain. So driving up to New York for the Holidays afforded me rain, snow, and sleet in one trip. The windows repelled the water, and allowed the wipers to clear. The water beaded and streaked of the paint in the rain. So, I was forced to concede, wax can be applied by a machine. Who would have “Thunk”! Read more…

Accord Crosstour

In ten years of sales for Honda Carland in Roswell, GA, I have been asked over 20 times… “When is Honda going to do a new wagon?”  Fact is, every time we received a 1995-1997 Accord Wagon-we sold them fast, and the customers that traded them absolutely loved them! The Accord Wagon discontinued in the mid to late 90s, and Honda went full steam ahead with the Odyssey! Today’s market is changing- the introduction of the “Crossover” vehicle combines styling and functionality. The Honda Odysseyhas set the standard for the minivan market since 1999. The Crosstour will set the stage for another specific market segment- The Suburbanite Supreme! Read more…

The Carland Group located in the Atlanta area,  is focused on customer service. Every month Honda Carland, Honda Carland North, and Acura Carland host a “New Owner Clinic”. These clinics are designed to welcome customers to the Honda and Acura Family. We have found that customers often have questions regarding their vehicles well after delivery, and the owner clinics are a great source for information. Read more…