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5 Reasons to lay down the cash for a 2010 Corvette ZR1 3ZR

Posted on April 7, 2010 by admin

Let’s not beat around the bush. The 2010 Corvette ZR1 3ZR comes with a hefty price tag. We all know that many a Corvette fan wants the best of the best! So here are 5 reasons to splurge on this incredible vehicle!

1. The powerful 6.2 Liter LS9 638-hp Super-charged V8 engine that gives you 33 more horsepower than the Z06 and can reach 200 mph allowing you get get to work faster! LOL!
2. Awesome body styling and lightweight accessories such as the Brembo® carbon ceramic brakes that provide better high-speed stability.
3. The new Performance Traction Management System that allows you to drive like a pro!
4. Entertainment features that make driving, well, more entertaining: Bose 7-Speaker Premium Sound, Navigation System, BlueTooth and CD Changer.
5. Comfort! Why drive like a pro and be uncomfortable? The 3ZR comes with power heated seats with lumbar support and memory package.

So let’s review. The 3ZR ZR1 will allow you to drive like a pro to work, get there faster, be entertained enroute while keeping you safe and comfortable!

Interested? Cool. We have two in stock with recently reduced pricing! Click here to view!

 Amy Dalton
E-Marketing Manager
Ross Downing Chevrolet
Hammond, LA
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Car service online?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by admin

Well, not exactly. But, you can manage the servicing of your car or truck through our Service Online Tool (SOL). You can access the SOL tool by going to RossDowning.com and clicking on “Book Your Service Appointment” under the Service tab at the top.

What is the SOL tool?
The Service Online tool allows you, the customer, to schedule a service appointment online 24/7, save the appointment to your Google or Outlook calendar, check the status of your vehicle being repaired, and save your vehicle(s) in a profile to track its progress while being serviced and for future appointment setting.

Getting Started
Getting started with the SOL tool is easy. You simply fill in a few form fields with your info, answer a few questions, select a date, time and service advisor – Voila! You will then receive a confirmation from your service advisor via email that your appointment is set!

Tracking Your Vehicle
Once you bring your vehicle in for the appointment you will be given either a Tag# or RO#. You will use this number to track your vehicle online as it moves through our service process. When you see that your vehicle is “Ready For Pickup” then just come on back and see us!

Benefits of a Profile
By saving your vehicle(s) in a profile you will not only be able to log in and track the progress of your vehicle while it is at our dealership being serviced, but you will also be able to log in at a future date and quickly schedule a service appointment by simply selecting which vehicle you wish to have serviced. Since we already have all the information on that vehicle you will have fewer questions to answer.

Here at Ross Downing Chevrolet we aim to make your experience doing business with us easier. We hope the Service Online Tool is just one way to achieve that goal. If you ever have any suggestions for us we would love to hear them!

Amy Dalton
E-Marketing Manager
Ross Downing Chevrolet
Hammond, LA
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GNOCC & Ross Downing-Bringing Corvette Enthusiasts Together!

Posted on February 8, 2010 by admin

Hello Everyone,

Ross Downing is proud to support the Greater New Orleans Corvette Club! Thank you to all of the members who support GNOCC, Ross Downing and the Corvette tradition. Pictured from left to right is Jason Walter(Corvette Sales Manager), Malcolm Graff(GNOCC President) & Barry Beck(Corvette Specialist). Malcolm stopped by Ross Downing to accept this years sponsorship check and to drop off a plaque for sponsoring the club.

I must say that the clubs in the area and particularly GNOCC are the reason why Corvette is thriving in our area during these trying times. By bringing members together we are all keeping the tradition alive! The Corvette is truly America’s Sports car and its owners are truly enthusiasts!

Thank you again to everyone! We look forward to another great year of sales, events and growth!


Jason Walter
Corvette Sales Manager
Ross Downing Chevrolet
www.chevycorvette.com

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Predict the final Score of the Superbowl and Win!

Posted on February 1, 2010 by admin

Predict and Win!
Here at Ross Downing we are big time Saints Fans just like you! We want to have some fun with the upcoming game and want to share in the excitement with you, our friends! Play along and you might just win!Read the rules and then click the link below to post your prediction!

PRIZE: Your choice of a Superbowl Champions T-shirt OR a Saints shirt or hat of your choice up to $25 value.
RULES:
1. Leave your final score prediction on our Facebook Fan Page (link below). Be sure to state your prediction in this example format: Saints 100, Colts 0
2. One prediction per person.
3. If more than one person guesses correctly a random drawing will be held among those people who guessed the score correctly.
4. Ross Downing Chevrolet employees and their family members are not eligibile to win. (But you are welcome to submit your predictions just for fun!)
5. Must be a fan of the Ross Downing Facebook page to win.
6. Entries must be time stamped no later than 5:59pm Feb7th, 2010

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Valentines Cruise to Catfish Charlies

Posted on January 23, 2010 by admin
Hosted by the Greater New Orleans Corvette Club!
Click to View Flyer

What: Valentine’s Cruise To Catfish Charlies
When: Sunday, February 28, 2010 (Dining at 11:30am)
Where: Catfish Charlies in Hammond, Louisiana (14256 W. Club Deluxe Rd.)

Details:
Treat your sweetheart to a wonderful lunch for Valentine’s Day
Southshore caravan leaves Cafe Du Monde (4700 Veteran’s Blvd) at 10:15am sharp!

RSVP: macnbarb@bellsouth.net by Saturday Feb 21st

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Five 2010 and Three 2009 New Corvettes Available!

Posted on January 19, 2010 by admin

Hi all! Hope January is treating you well! We have some great corvettes on our lot.

2009 MODELS
The 2009 Models have incredible savings! Take advantage now!

2009 Corvette Coupe 2LT
COLOR: Cyber Gray Metallic
TRANS: Automatic
MSRP: $54,255
PRICE: $41,998

2009 Corvette Coupe 2LT
COLOR: Blade Silver Metallic
TRANS: Automatic
MSRP: $55,460
PRICE: $42,998

2009 Corvette Coupe 3LT
COLOR: Victory Red
TRANS: Automatic
MSRP: $57,820
PRICE: $45,973

2010 MODELS

2010 Corvette Coupe 1LT
COLOR: Crystal Red Metallic
TRANS: Automatic
MSRP: $52,785
PRICE: $44,998

2010 Corvette Coupe 1LT
COLOR: Velocity Yellow
TRANS: Automatic
MSRP:$54,240
PRICE:$46,801

2010 Corvette Coupe 2LT
COLOR: Torch Red
TRANS: Automatic
MSRP:$57,165
PRICE: $49,802

2010 Corvette Covertible Z16 Grand Sport 3LT
COLOR: Black
TRANS: Automatic
MSRP: $72,615
PRICE: $64,801

2010 Corvette Z06 3LZ
COLOR: Arctic White
TRANS: Manual
MSRP: $85,650
PRICE: $74,417

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Thank You to Our Customers for a Great 2009!

Posted on January 18, 2010 by admin

Hello Everyone!


Everyone at Ross Downing Chevrolet would like to thank all of our great customers who bought and serviced their vehicle with us last year!  We are going strong and appreciate your business.


After all the dust settled, our New Car department ended up 7th in the state for Chevrolet out of 400 dealers!  Our pre-owned Department also had one of its best years.  Last but not least our Service Department also finished up 2009 with a tremendous year.


What does this mean to you and why do we share this with you?  First of all we want to say thank you for your business!  Second we want you to know that the Ross Downing that has been serving the Hammond, Covington, New Orleans and Baton Rouge area for the last 36 years is going strong and will be here in the future to serve all of your automotive needs!


As we start 2010 we want you to know that we are working harder than ever to provide you with not only a great product at a great price but also to give you the best service in the industry.  From employing the best trained staff to providing you with the best online experience in Louisiana, we are committed to you!


At rossdowning.com you can do all your research on the Chevrolet product like building vehicles, safety reviews, competitive comparisons to video tutorials.  For those of you who want to search our inventory we provide you with the most up to date inventory in the area.  We update our new and pre-owned inventory daily.  We provide you with actual photos, videos, options, pricing and specials!  You can even get a price quote in less than 30 seconds!


Need financing?  We offer you a quick, no hassle and secure application that will give you a pre-approval in seconds!  Plus with our experience we can help you to the next step by offering you the most competitive financing around.


Already bought from us and need your vehicle serviced and accessorized?  We offer you the ability to schedule a REAL service appointment with the Service Advisor of YOUR choice online!  No need to call anymore!  You can also track your vehicle through the process and will be notified by email when your vehicle is done.  Want to trick your ride out with the latest in GM accessories? Coming the end of this month we will offer you a fully functional online accessory catalog!  You will be able to not only price and search hundreds of great accessories but you can view them on a 360 deg model of your vehicle so you can see what it will look like!  How cool is that!


No matter what you are looking to do…the bottom line is that we want you to know that we appreciate your business in 2009 and look forward to a great 2010!  We look forward to offering you the very best in service and sales this year.  For any suggestions on our service and our online experience please feel free to contact me directly at jwalter@rossdowningchevy.com


Thanks!





Jason Walter
e-Commerce Director
Ross Downing Chevrolet


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2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Full Test Video

Posted on January 9, 2010 by admin

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2009 Final Thoughts

Posted on December 31, 2009 by admin

Today, 2009 will come to an end. We were happy to serve every single Corvette owner near and far. We thank you for your business.

The Z06 was still going strong this year and was very difficult for the dealership to keep the inventory stocked! We had customers drive in from as far as Florida and even shipped some vettes to other states! Why so far? Because we offer substantial discounts on all our vettes and our service is top notch.

We plan to continue our great discounts and service going forward into 2010 and hope that you can come along for the ride!

To close out the year here are a few Corvette fun facts!

1953 – First generation (C1) production begins. 300 produced. Base price $3,498. Polo white with red interior and black top is only color combination; Options were interior door handles; “clip in” side curtains were a substitute for roll-up windows.

1963 – Second generation (C2) production begins. 21,513 produced. Base price $4,037. Coupe more expensive than convertible.

1968 – third generation (C3) production begins. 28,566 produced. Base price $4,663. Hydar-matic replaces 2-speed Powerglide as automatic transmission. Introduction of t-top removable panels.

1977 – 49,213 produced. Base price $8,647. Introductino of Corvette flag emblems.

1979 – a whopping 53,807 produced! Base price breaks into 5 digits at $10,220. Highest Corvette sales year to date!

1984 – Fourth generation (C4) begins. 51,547 produced. Hatchback body introduced.

1990 – ZR-1 Introduced. 23,646 produced. Base price $32,479.

1997 – Fifth generation (C5) begins. Only 9,752 produced! Base price $37,495 Hatchback coupe only body style offered.

2005 – Sixth generation (C6) begins. 37,064 produced. Base price $44,245.

2006 – Z06 Debuts! 34,021 produced. Base price $43,800

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Corvette engines built by just one person

Posted on December 11, 2009 by admin

Did you know that each Corvette engine was built by just one person. Yup, that is right. Each engine is started and finished by the same engine builder. That way each engine builder can take their time and make sure everything is just right. They are solely responsible for everything concerning the engine they build. And even more so, their name is listed on a small plaque on the engine itself. This feature has actually been the beginning of many relationships between the engine builder and the new corvette owner. Watch the video below!

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Ross Downing Chevrolet has been Louisiana's #1 Corvette dealer for 19 years and counting!

Ross Downing Chevrolet is a family-owned Chevrolet dealer located in Hammond, Louisiana. We have been serving the Greater New Orleans area for over 36 years including: Baton Rouge, LaPlace, Lafayette, Covington, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Mandeville, Madisonville, Pontchatoula, Kentwood, Amite, Franklinton, St. Francisville, Abita Springs and many other areas in Southern Louisiana. We have always carried one brand - Chevrolet! No hidden fees. No price games. There is a reason we have been in business so long! Ross Downing offers many financing options and you can even get pre-approved online today!