<b>Pricing</b> for Options on the 2015 Ford Mustang Appears Online <b>...</b> |
- <b>Pricing</b> for Options on the 2015 Ford Mustang Appears Online <b>...</b>
- <b>Pricing</b> for 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-class Options <b>...</b> - <b>Car</b> and Driver
- Canadian classic <b>car prices</b> stay strong at spring auction | Driving
| <b>Pricing</b> for Options on the 2015 Ford Mustang Appears Online <b>...</b> Posted: 23 Apr 2014 02:42 PM PDT
The pricing for the options on the 2015 Ford Mustang has gone live on the ordering screens of Ford dealers across the nation, and the internet is all abuzz with juicy morsels of product information. From what we've seen so far, it appears that there will be five different basic models: a 3.7-liter V-6 (P8A), a 2.3-liter four-cylinder with EcoBoost (P8T), a 5.0-liter V-8 GT (P8C), a special 50th Anniversary GT (P8R), and an SVT (P8J) which is rumored to be the next Shelby. All that is missing, sadly, is the base pricing… Fresh from the stand of the New York auto show is the 50th Anniversary Edition, which will be a special version of the GT; the option price is $1595. It appears that it will be offered in either Wimbledon White or Kona Blue, and will come with special interior accents. Better move fast to place your order: Only 1964 copies of the 50th Anniversary Edition will be available this fall. There are lots of other packages as well. The GT Performance package caught our eye—its $2495 list price was the first one we saw that exceeded the $2368 list price of the original Mustang. (And yes, we know that would be $18,049.74 in 2014 dollars; we just like that old-school number.) Content-wise, the Performance package will include HID headlamps, a Shaker Pro audio system with 12 speakers, and 235/50R-18 shoes. There will be a similar Performance package offered for the EcoBoost model as well, priced at $1995. No other details regarding what that package might include was available.
Other options on the list include a six-speed automatic transmission for $1195, EcoBoost Preferred Equipment Group at $1795, a 3.55:1 limited-slip rear differential for the GT priced at $395, leather Recaro bucket seats for $1595, adaptive cruise control for $1195, and backup assist for $295. The navigation system appears to be a deal at $795, but an as-yet-price-unknown Tech package may be required first. There are also 18-inch, 19-inch, and 20-inch wheel packages (at $155, $995, and $1295, respectively, for the GT), and an intriguing Track package. No pricing or additional info available for that option, however.
Of course, this is all compiled from a wide spectrum of sources, and prices are going to vary from model to model because of standard equipment. Many of the juicy details of the 2015 Mustang are becoming clearer, though, and it's only a matter of time until the Mustang online configurator goes live. We can't wait to see the drop in the productivity of office workers around the globe when that happens.
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| <b>Pricing</b> for 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-class Options <b>...</b> - <b>Car</b> and Driver Posted: 25 Apr 2014 07:38 AM PDT
There's been another leak on the internet today. This time, it's essentially the entire order guide for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-class that has appeared online. It's very detailed, and—aside from any base prices—gives us basically the whole scoop on the all-new baby Benz. To begin with, the C-class will be offered in three models: the C300 with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 241 horsepower and 229 lb-ft with a seven-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive; the all-wheel-drive C300 4MATIC with the same turbo 2.0-liter engine and seven-speed automatic; and the C400 4MATIC with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 good for 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft, paired with a seven-speed automatic. For the exterior, there are 10 colors; after two blacks, two whites, and four shades of silver/gray, however, there is only room left on the palette for a navy blue and a dark brown. There are six different wheel choices, ranging from 17 to 19 inches, and a variety of designs. This being Mercedes, there's also a plethora of packages—some old and some new. The Sport package is standard on the C400 and is a $2500 option on the others. The package includes an AMG body kit, a sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch AMG wheels (19-inchers are available at an extra charge) with high-performance tires, black ash wood trim, a black headliner, sports seats, a flat-bottom sport steering wheel, cross-drilled front-brake discs, aluminum/rubber pedals, AMG floor mats, and a dash trimmed with MB-Tex.
The Luxury package ($650) takes the boulevard. It features a comfort-tuned suspension, 17-inch multi-spoked wheels, a "standing star" hood ornament, a choice of burl walnut or linden wood dash trim, and the MB-Tex dash. The Luxury package is not available on the C400. The Driver Assistance package ($2800) is brimming with high-tech magic, including Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control with brake and steering assist, blind-spot and lane-keeping assistance, Brake Assist System Plus with pedestrian and cross-traffic protection, and Pre-Safe Plus rear-end collision protection. The Premium package (standard on the C400, $2700 on the others) includes heated front seats, satellite radio, premium sound, LED lights and keyless start. There are three packages that are only offered in conjunction with the Premium package: • Interior package, $2300: features leather upholstery, ventilated seats, ambient lighting, front-passenger seat with memory, and illuminated doorsills.
• Lighting package, $750: consists of high-intensity-discharge headlamps with active curve illumination and adaptive high-beam assist. • Multimedia package, $2690: includes navigation with voice command, rearview camera, Sirius XM traffic and weather, and an 8.4-inch hi-res color screen. A couple of new packages have migrated right off the S-class order guide: the Airmatic adjustable-suspension package ($1190) and the Air Balance package ($350) that ionizes, filters, and adds fragrance to the cabin air. There are many individual options as well—some included in packages and some as stand-alone—such as a Panorama sunroof ($1480), head-up display ($990), active parking assist ($970), a rearview camera ($460), and a power trunk closer ($560). The menu goes on; there is also a special-order list that includes rear side airbags ($420), an electric sunblind for the rear window ($440), and manual sunblinds for the rear side windows ($380).
The 2015 C-class will have a phased rollout. The C300 4MATIC and C400 are expected in showrooms this fall, while the rear-wheel-drive C300 is expected in early 2015. For those who seek more power, a C63 AMG (no pricing info was available for this model) will be offered in the first quarter of 2015. To see the 2015 C-class order guide, check out benzinsider.com.
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| Canadian classic <b>car prices</b> stay strong at spring auction | Driving Posted: 05 Apr 2014 06:02 PM PDT A "new" 1968 Buick Skylark California GS with only 8,640 miles on the odometer sold for $27,500; a restored 1965 Mustang convertible with the rare "K code" 271-hp engine option crossed the auction block for $83,000; a beautifully restored, multi-award-winning 1956 Ford Fairlane convertible went to a new owner for $82,000; and a 2009 Bentley Arnage R sedan was hammered down at $104,000 Saturday at the Toronto Classic Car Auction. A 10 per cent buyer fee is added to winning bids. Close to 300 classic cars and trucks crossed the auction block ranging from a wood-bodied 1915 Ford Model TT depot hack selling for $9,000 to a near-perfect 1971 Pontiac Trans Am with a 455 cu.-in. engine and four-speed transmission at $34,000. The Trans Am owner claimed the "nut and bolt" restoration cost $75,000.  This wood-bodied Ford Model TT depot hack drew a winning bid of $9,000. There were bargains for sharp bidders. A red 1986 Porsche 944 sports car originally from Texas drew a winning bid of only $2,250. A lucky buyer closed on a show quality 1934 Chevrolet coupe streetrod with a 435 horsepower engine for $23,500. Chris Verden flew in from Winnipeg for the auction to buy a Corvette. He scored a fully optioned 1977 model that had travelled just 87,800 kilometers for $7,700 plus 10 per cent buyer fee. "I love Corvettes and it was always my dream to own one," says the moving company owner who was a teenager when he decided he would own a Corvette one day.  Chris Verden traveled from Winnipeg to buy this 1977 Corvette for $7,700 at the Toronto Classic Car Auction. "I started my company in 1977, so it was only fitting that I buy a 1977 model," he says. Apart from a missing turn signal lever and broken headlight switch, he was happy with his purchase. "The three days here is my vacation and I got what I came for." Not so lucky were Alain and Denise Courtois who drove to the auction from Victoriaville, Que. They specifically wanted to buy a fully restored 1952 Chevrolet ice cream truck that is completely functional and spent its working life selling frozen delights in the Texas panhandle before ending up in a junkyard. Alain Courtois, who operates a body shop specializing in vintage vehicles, was outbid at $27,000 and the 60-year-old ice cream truck went to someone else. "C'est la vie!"  Alain and Denise Courtois traveled from Victoriaville, Quebec hoping to buy a 1952 Chevrolet ice cream truck at the Toronto Classic Car Auction. Cambridge Custom Chrome shop operator Brian Pollock brought a piece of local motoring history to sell at the auction. His 1936 Packard 1408 limousine with a smooth-running V12 engine was purchased originally by the owners of the century-old Walper Hotel in Kitchener. The car chauffeur-driven limousine was used to pick up hotel guests at the train station. Among the thousands of passengers helped into the luxurious rear seating compartment over the years were Will Rogers, Bob Hope, Eleanor Roosevelt, Liberace, Guy Lombardo, Duke Ellington, Tony Bennett, Art Carney, Bob Newhart and James Brown. The car was retired from service in 1961 and given to the employee who had chauffeured passengers in the old limousine for 25 years. The engine had developed a knock and a series of subsequent owners stored the car for more than 40 years.  This 1936 Packard limousine ferried passengers from the Kitchener train station to the Walper Hotel for 25 years. The car is completely original inside and out with missing paint patina. The original engine has been rebuilt. Owner Brian Pollock was hoping offers would exceed his reserve price of $65,000. "I have butterflies," he said as the car was driven onto the stage in front of several thousand spectators. The final bid of $54,000 just wasn't enough and he took his venerable limo home. But there were many vintage vehicles that did change hands including a beautifully restored midnight blue 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe sedan sold for $22,000; a 1936 Auburn 852 cabriolet, $87,000; a 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge, $64,000; a 1935 DeSoto Airflow sedan, $27,500 and a red 1963 Falcon Futura convertible hammered down at $14,000. A seldom seen 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 hardtop in red sold for $54,500. It featured the rare "J2″ triple carburetor engine option and a three-speed standard transmission. Pickup trucks continue to bring strong money including a 1947 Studebaker selling for $16,500, a red 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 for $34,000 and a medium blue 1958 Chevrolet Cameo bid up to $50,000, which did not meet the reserve price. Continuing the country theme was a restored 1949 Massey-Harris Pony tractor in red with yellow wheels, which sold for $5,100. It would make a terrific piece of yard art for the new owner or be used to pull a hay wagon. The auction runs until Sunday in Toronto. Stay tuned for more coverage and photos. |
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