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Rental Cars in Steamboat Springs CO

June 12, 2013 Amy Arnold Rental Cars No comments

Steamboat Springs is a great place to go for a vacation. In the winter, visitors love to take advantage of the skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and the winter carnival. In the summer, tourists can go camping, rafting, fishing, hiking, swimming, and more.

All of these activities make any trip to Steamboat Springs a blast. But there is one thing to consider whenever going to this destination city: transportation. As most people fly to Steamboat Springs, a rental car is a necessary part of coming to this vacation spot.

But not to worry – you can’t beat the perks that come from the Steamboat Motors Rental Department. Let’s start with the fleet. We offer recent model year vehicles with the size and capabilities that travelers need when navigating the roads of Steamboat Springs. For those hauling around skis, snowboards, snow suits, luggage, and more, we have a variety of spacious and comfortable SUVs, like the Ford Explorer and Expedition.

2013 Ford Explorer

And if you are looking for a smaller option, we’ve got a full selection of sedans, like the Ford Fusion and Focus. Our rental cars are also equipped with four-wheel drive to ensure safe driving on snowy and icy roads in the winter or slick, wet roads in the summer.

Now let’s talk about price. Rental cars from corporate chains can put quite a dent on your wallet. Not so with the Steamboat Motors Rental Department. We offer price match, meaning we will match or beat any competitors’ price.

And if that isn’t enough, we offer a free shuttle service to and from the Yampa Valley Regional Airport. So you don’t even need to worry about taking a taxi to our Rental Department. From carrying your bags to welcoming you upon arrival from the airport, we want to make your stay in Steamboat Springs as fun and hassle-free as possible!

We also offer a convenient online rental reservation form, where you can make note of what kind of vehicle you would like to rent. Check it out and find out more information about our Rental Cars on our website. We look forward to getting you into the perfect rental car!

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

June 5, 2013 Amy Arnold Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jeep No comments

Father's Day

Father’s Day is coming up and you know what that means: yet again, you have to find a gift for the hardest person to buy for, your dad. This year, don’t just get him another golf polo or a last-minute gift card. This year, get him a gift that will really wow him.

Don’t worry – we are here to help. We at Steamboat Motors have the perfect gift ideas for Father’s Day, all centered on what is sure to be one of dad’s passions: cars! Check out our tops choices for Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep themed gifts:

Ford

1955 Ford F-100 Street Rod Car Model Kit
Ford Genuine Parts Neon Clock
Ford Car Mats
Ford Rolling Cooler
Ford Shelby GT500 Golf Cart

Chrysler

Leather Wrapped Mug With Chrysler Logo
Chrysler Luggage Set
Chrysler Wine Bag
Chrysler Cruiser Bicycle
Roadside Winter Kit

Dodge

Dodge License Plate Frame
Dodge Sport Duffle Bag
Dodge Mesh Folding Chair
Dodge Barbeque Cooler Bag
Grill Master Barbeque Kit

Jeep

Jeep Cell Phone Case
High Power Camping Lantern
Jeep Woodchip Pocket Knife
Jeep Portable Solar Charger
Sundome Tent

So look no further! These Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep gifts are sure to put a smile on dad’s face and let him know just how much you care. You can find out more about these gifts on the Ford Merchandise Site, Dodge Site, Chrysler, Site, and Jeep Site.

Happy Father’s Day everyone!

Used Cars in Steamboat Springs CO

May 29, 2013 Amy Arnold Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Used Cars No comments

Used cars are a great value. Not only are they less expensive, but they also allow owners to avoid the huge depreciation that comes with buying new.

At Steamboat Motors, we offer a full selection of late model year used cars at great prices. We are more than proud to provide used cars to not only our friends in Steamboat Springs but also to a wide variety of outlying cities, like Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and even folks from Wyoming!

Experience the Steamboat Motors’ used car inventory for yourself. Here are some of our current used car sales:

2008 Ford Focus SE: $3,005 off
2007 Ford Explorer
2003 Ford F-150 Lariat: $2,095 off
2012 Ford Focus SE: $2,000 off
2010 Chevy Equinox LT: $2,005 off
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid: $1,395 off
2001 Ford Taurus SE: $1,615 off
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited: $1,395 off
2007 Ford Explorer: $1,095 off
2010 Dodge Dakota Bighorn: $4,095 off

Check out our website to see the used cars we currently have on our lot. The Used Car Department is open from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday. We can’t wait to get you into a great used vehicle!

Ram Trucks: Weather Tested and Approved

May 22, 2013 Amy Arnold Ram, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500 No comments

Truck owners need a vehicle that is going to perform well no matter the temperature, road conditions, or climate. For drivers in Steamboat Springs, this means finding a truck that can stand both freezing temperatures and snow during the winter and hot, humid days during the summer. Luckily with a Ram truck, you get the best of both worlds.

How do we know that Ram trucks are ideally suited for both types of weather? Well, let’s just say that they have been through some serious extreme weather testing.

After the extreme heat and extreme cold testing, the Ram lineup came out on top, including the Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500.

Check out these videos of Ram trucks undergoing their extreme weather testing, with results that might surprise you:

Steamboat Motors Sponsors Cocktails & Cookie Creations Event

May 16, 2013 Amy Arnold Community News No comments

Girl Scouts of the USA is an excellent non-profit organization that offers a way for girls to learn the skills and values needed to build a bright future. In order to support the local Girl Scouts in Steamboat Springs, Steamboat Motors has offered to sponsor an upcoming event for the Girl Scouts of Colorado – Mountain Communities: the Cocktails & Cookie Creations Event.

As the name suggests, this event is both a swanky cocktail party as well as a tribute to the Girl Scouts’ best known product, Girl Scout Cookies. During the event, guests will be able to taste a variety of appetizers made with Girl Scout Cookies, all prepared by some of the best chefs in Steamboat Springs. Here are some of the dishes you can expect to see:

Chef Heather Craigen from Moving Mountains: Lemon & Almond Crusted Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto, made with Savannah Smiles cookies

Chef Dan Hoffman from Catamount Ranch & Club, Lake House: Lamb Chop Thin Mint Mole, made with Thin Mint cookies

Chef Ben Hunt from Catamount Ranch & Club, Golf Course: Chicken Satay with Spicy Do-Si-Dos Sauce, made with Do-Si-Dos cookies

Chef Joe from Creekside Café: Ancho Tenderloin Crostini, made with Trefoil cookies

Chef Chol McGlynn from Vista Verde Ranch: Shrimp Mole with Pineapple Salsa, made with Tagalong cookies

Chef Midnight Wayha from The Steamboat Grand: Samoa Crab Cakes, made with Samoa cookies

The Cocktails & Cookie Creations Event will be held on May 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 at the Catamount Golf Course Clubhouse. Tickets can be purchased in advance at All That Jazz for $35 or at the door for $40. Each ticket provides the appetizers, two drink coupons, and an entry to win prize baskets. Admission is for guests 21 and older.

In addition, there will be live music provided by Todd Musselman! And head over to the bar for a signature Thin Mint cocktail or Samoa Martini!

All proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts of Colorado, Mountain Communities. We at Steamboat Motors are more than honored to sponsor this event and encourage everyone to buy your tickets and enjoy a night of fun at the Catamount Clubhouse! For more information, visit http://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/ccc/routt-county.

Ford EcoBoost Challenge Giveaway

May 8, 2013 Amy Arnold Ford, Ford News No comments

As people, it is pretty much a universal truth that we all like free stuff. As drivers, you could say the same about fuel efficiency; we all want it.

As a company run by people with the end goal of pleasing drivers, Ford had the keen insight to combine these two wants into an innovative new promotion: the Ford EcoBoost Challenge Giveaway.

You read that correctly – giveaway. Indeed, Ford will be giving away a new 2013 EcoBoost powered car to the lucky winner of the EcoBoost Challenge.

Entering the giveaway is simple. Just visit http://www.fordeventgiveaway.com/ and watch one or all of the ten videos featured on the page. Each time you watch a video, you have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win. So, if you watch all ten videos, you have ten chances to win!

The lucky winner of the EcoBoost Challenge will have all ten EcoBoost powered models to choose from: the Ford Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Mustang, C-Max, Taurus, Edge, Escape, Explorer, or F-150. Whether the winner wants a sedan, SUV, or truck, the choice is theirs!

Wondering what is so special about an EcoBoost engine? Ford models equipped with this engine deliver the same performance and versatility of the standard engine while securing better fuel economy at the same time. It’s plain to see why the EcoBoost engine is so popular.

You like free stuff and saving money at the pump, right? Head over to http://www.fordeventgiveaway.com/ and start watching the videos to enter the Ford EcoBoost Challenge Giveaway! And if you don’t win, visit Steamboat Motors to see a full inventory of new Ford cars!

Clean Air Month May 2013

May 1, 2013 Amy Arnold Parts, Service No comments

While it is all around us and we would die without it, we rarely stop to think about it: air! Having clean air contributes to a better quality of life for not only us humans, but the entire earth as a whole. And did you know that clean air can mean preventing certain prevalent diseases, like asthma and chronic bronchitis? All in all, clean air is important!

That is why we have national Clean Air Month. This is a time for us to put the importance of clean air at the forefront and do our part to help solve the problem of pollution. Since cars are a big contributor to air pollution through exhaust emissions, this is a great time to take a good hard look at your car and driving habits.

There are plenty of simple things that you can do to improve the quality of air in your city. Firstly, how about carpooling? This saves gas and money for you and your fellow car poolers, plus it reduces overall car emissions. Or better yet, you could bike to work. And why not if you have a short commute?

Lastly and probably the easiest thing you can do it is have the filters in your car checked and replaced. From the fuel filter to the air filter, filters within your car are meant to trap dirt and debris in order to keep your car running in optimal condition. When these filters are clogged, your car does not performance as well as it should and therefore emits less than clean air.

So head on over to Steamboat Motors to get your filters checked or replaced! It will mean a world of difference to the air and our environment. Get out and do your part for Clean Air Month this May!

Flat Rock Assembly Plant Celebrates One Millionth Ford Mustang

April 25, 2013 Amy Arnold Ford Mustang, Ford News No comments

Just last week Ford celebrated a huge accomplishment at their Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan: the one millionth Ford Mustang was built! In addition, the Mustang turned 49 years old the day before. That’s a lot to celebrate.

Ford commemorated the occasion by rolling a ruby red 2014 GT Mustang Convertible off the assembly line as staff members applauded along the sidelines. Since opening in 2004, Flat Rock has pushed out some major Mustang designs, like the Shelby GT500, Boss 302, and many, many more.

Raj Nair, group vice president for global product development, was the one riding shotgun in the one millionth Mustang at Flat Rock. As he puts it, “Mustang is one of the most beloved nameplates in the industry, with fans around the world and throughout Ford Motor Company…The team here at Flat Rock Assembly has built an outstanding reputation for quality while producing one million Mustangs over the last nine years, and we expect that to continue for many years to come.”

Check out this video of the milestone Mustang at Flat Rock:

2013 Dodge Showcase Event in Steamboat Springs CO

April 17, 2013 Amy Arnold Dealership Sales, Dodge, Dodge Dart, Dodge Durango, Dodge Journey No comments

Dodge Showcase Event

Looking to save big on a new Dodge car? You couldn’t pick a better time to buy than now. The 2013 Dodge Showcase Event is going on now at Steamboat Motors, meaning buyers and leasees alike can save big on a new 2013 Dodge of their dreams.

This is the Showcase Event and what better way to showcase Dodge vehicles than by touting their incentives? Starting with Lease Offers, here are the current sales customers can take advantage of:

2013 Dodge Avenger: $311 a month*
2013 Dodge Challenger: $299 a month
2013 Dodge Charger: $269 a month
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: $299 a month
2013 Dodge Journey: $239 a month
2013 Dodge Durango: $319 a month
2013 Dodge Dart: $149 a month

But the savings don’t stop there. Buyers will receive plenty of low financing rates as well as cash back incentives during the Showcase Event. Here are some of the best offers:

2013 Dodge Avenger: 0% APR financing for 72 months
2013 Dodge Charger
2013 Dodge Challenger: 1.9% APR financing for up to 60
2013 Dodge Charger: $2,500 Customer Cash plus $1,000 in V8 Bonus Cash
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: 0% APR financing for 60 months
2013 Dodge Journey: Up to $2,000 Cash Allowance
2013 Dodge Durango: $2,500 Customer Cash plus $1,000 in V8 Bonus Cash

Check out all of these offers and more at http://www.dodge.com/en/incentives/. Ready to test drive one of these bad boys? Come to Steamboat Motors in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and see our great selection of new Dodge vehicles!

*All lease terms are for 36 months with the exception of the Dart which is for 24 months

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel

April 12, 2013 Amy Arnold Jeep Grand Cherokee No comments

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is already a highly popular, quality SUV. When they came out with the 2014 model, we thought, “How could they make this great SUV even better?” Jeep’s answer was simple but genius: make a diesel option.

Enter the 3.0-liter Diesel V6 engine, a beast of 240-horsepower and 420 lb-ft. of torque. Add to that an 8-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive, a 7,400 pound towing capacity, and a fuel economy rating of 28 mpg highway, and you’ve got a true winner.

As you can see, we are pretty excited about the Grand Cherokee Diesel. Not only does this model break the mold of gas powered SUVs, it also shatters preconceived notions about diesel cars. The drive is smooth and the cabin remains surprisingly quiet. The car doesn’t shake or have a delayed start like you might expect either. Plus, if you opt for the rear-wheel drive version, the Grand Cherokee Diesel can get up to 30 mpg highway – yet another perk.

As for the interior, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel is fully outfitted. Some unique things to note: a personalized instrument cluster, push-button start, an industry-exclusive Sky Slider sunroof that reaches both front and rear passengers, a wireless charging pad, and extra rear cargo storage.

Are you as excited about the 2014 Grand Cherokee Diesel as we are? Yeah, that’s what we thought. For more information, head over to Jeep.com. Looking for the gas powered 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Visit the Steamboat Motors website!

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