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January 2008 e-Newsletter

January 2008 e-Newsletter

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25300 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070 | 503-570-1019

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Gran Prix Imports e-News Issue: January 2008
Video of the Month
This is fun!
It's all about the Wheels and Tires!
We here at Gran Prix Imports know all to well that it's all about the wheels and tires. We can offer your the finest brands of wheels and tires for your ride. We invite you to come on down to the showroom and talk to our Service and Parts Department soon.

      Pirelli
       HRE
sidewheels
2008 Track Dates
Mark your calendars!
June 24 GPI Track Day @ PIR
September 4 GPI Track Day @ PIR
October 7 Lamborghini Portland Track Day @ PIR
The dates are in and confirmed by PIR. There will be details on how and when to register forthcoming. Please call Cindi Harris @ 503-570-1019 for questions.
Featured Cars of the Month for Janaury 2008
Porsche C2Coupe 1999
$0 Down Financing OAC, $35,950 + License & Title = $36,192 Financed @ 6.4% for 84 Months, $535 per Month
Ferrari 348TS 1990
$10,000 Down, Financing OAC, $50,950 + License & Title = $41,192 Financed @ 6.99% for 72 Months, $702 per Month
 
Ferrari 360 Spider 2002 $149,950
$0 Down Financing OAC, $149,950 + License & Title = $150,192 Financed @ 6.6% for 120 Months, $1713 per Month
Lotus Elise Tubro Red
$0 Down Financing OAC, $39,950 + License & Title = $40,192 Financed @ 6.4% for 84 Months, $595 per Month
2003 Mercedes G500
$0 Down Financing OAC, Finance amount includes Oregon License & Title, 84 Months @ 5.99%, $703.78 Monthly Payments, $48, 192 Amount Financed
Please call Erik Clover with any Lease or Finance questions you may have
503-570-1019
GPI Winter Hours
2007-2008 Winter Store Hours are as follows: 
Sales
M-F: 9am-6 pm
Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: CLOSED or   appointments only with your sales representative
Service
M-F 8am- 5pm
Sat-Sun: CLOSED
rain clouds
Winter Detail Special Starting at $299.
  • Prep
  • Degrease Wheels
  • Degrease Fender Wells, Wheel Wells
  • Wash
  • Clean Interior, front to back, side to side, top to bottom
  • Vacume interior 
  • Stain removal for carpets if needed
  • Full interior leather conditioning
  • Clean Windows in and out
  • Hand Wax
  • Includes home auto care car kit
        (price depends on model of car)
Pat Nelson
GPI's Detail Specialist Pat Nelson
Message from General Manager
Matt Crandall

Matt january 2008

Happy New Year
Happy New Year to everyone from GPI and Lamborghini Portland!
I am around so many rare and special cars everyday, it's sometimes hard not to get jaded by them. But, I have to say the best part of my job is getting to enjoy all of the great customers we have. Going for a test drive with a long time customer in the newest, hottest car we just got in or even a new face in a pre-owned Porsche, getting to share my experiences with these cars always brings a smile to my face. Many people out there like cars or enjoy them as a daily driver, but it is the customers that share our passion here at GPI that make my job special. I run into these passionate car people all the time, and the thing they have in common the most is that they like to share their thoughts and opinions on all makes and models. And, those same customers like to tell their stories. At GPI we have done our best to cater to these types of people over the years. Listen to their stories and help them fulfill their dreams. It has always been our vision to have a place where all car people can come and enjoy the atmosphere and most of all enjoy the beauty of the automobiles. So, if it has been a while since you have been by, please come and share your latest experiences with Car People that enjoy the cars as much as you do.
Matt
  Showroom Remodel Update
Well the dust here at Gran Prix Imports is finally beginning to settle. Our new floor is almost in and the new colors and designs are starting to reveal a true diamond in the rough. We are expecting our new car platform here in the next week which includes a forty-five foot Lamborghini themed runway with a matching six foot back wall. The platform will be used to elevate and display two Lamborghini models of any combination. All of these new elements have far exceeded our expectations on both appeal and design and soon our dream of creating a showroom that will set a new level for the luxury car industry will be realized. Everyone here at Gran Prix is excited to show and offer one of the worlds' most exclusive automobiles in one of the most elegant showrooms you will ever see.

Lambo Sign

The new Lamborghini Portland sign installed January 8, 2008!
'Focus on our Customers'
Adam Taft
Adam Taft
Cars have always been part of Adam's life. "My Dad was a gear head in his youth and those gene's were passed down to me in a BIG way. My mom still has artwork that I created in First Grade that has me drawn into a car with a cartoon text bubble above that reads, 'Boy do I like cars!'. So my lust for things with wheels and tires began VERY early!"
Over the years Adam continued to tinker on cars, trucks, motorcycles, anything that ran on gas and had tires! "I had my first truck when I was 14 years old, before I could drive it and I had removed nearly every panel, running gear, etc. just to see how it worked." And, yes he got it back together before taking his driving test.
Adam started his own automotive performance business after school selling parts on a modified cart in his Dad's Office (a home design business that Adam worked at full time.) Things continued to grow and in 2001 he moved from the re-sale of other manufacturers parts and into manufacturing his own. They are now sold around the world under the PERRIN Performance and ALTA Performance brand names. (visit www.perrinperformance.com or www.altaminiperformance.com)
Things have continued to grow and they now have a large manufacturing facility in Hillsboro right next to Intel.
Adam's company has been working with Gran Prix Imports Parts and Service Department to offer their range of products for the MINI Cooper, Porsche, Subaru and Mitsubishi clients. This has proven to be a successful business relationship with both companies benefiting.
The continued growth and success of his businesses has allowed Adam the opportunity to purchased many fine automobiles from Gran Prix Imports. "They really understand the passion and enthusiast mindset and cater to those needs. In less than a year Erik Clover and Matt Crandall have sold me more than 6 cars, ranging from the Ferrari, Lamborghini and recently several Porsches!" "I have enjoyed the combination of sales and service professionalism, VERY reasonable pricing and the highest quality automobiles...for me it makes Gran Prix THE place to shop in the Portland are for exotic, performance and luxury automobiles." 
Gran Prix Imports appreciates Adam Taft's love of cars, his understanding of the industry and is business friendship.
First Time for Lamborghini at the Portland International Auto Show
 
Gran Prix Imports is pleased to be present at two different locations at the Portland International Auto Show January 24-27, 2008. We will have an exhibit and be debuting Lamborghini in the Exotics display area. And, Gran Prix Imports will have exhibit space in the upstairs Portland Ballroom in the Styling, Performance and Accessories Showcase. Again the dates are January 24-27 at the Oregon Convention Center.
Lamborghini History
Models 
Vehicle          Year     Engine                       Top Speed
350GTV       1963   Lamborghini V12   280 km/h 173 mph 
350GT         1964   Lamborghini V12   240 km/h 149 mph
                  1968     
400GT 2+2  1966   Lamborghini V12   250 km/h 155 mph
                  1968
Miura          1966   Lamborghini V12   288 km/h 178 mph   
                  1974
Espada        1968  Lamborghini V12   245 km/h 152 mph
                  1978
Islero          1968  Lamborghini V12   248 km/h 154 mph
                  1970
Jarama       1970   Lamborghini V12  240 km/h 149 mph
                 1978
Urraco        1970   Lamborghini V8    230 km/h 142 mph
                 1979
Countach    1974   Lamborghini V12  295 km/h 190+ mph
                 1990
Silhouette   1976   Lamborghini V8   260 km/h 161 mph
                 1977
Jalpa          1982   Lamborghini V8   240 km/h 149 mph
                 1990
LM002        1986   Lamborghini V12  210 km/h 150 mph
                 1992
Diablo        1990   Lamborghini V12   330 km/h 205+ mph
                 2001
Murcielago  2001   Lamborghini V12   335 km/h 208+ mph
Gallardo     2003   Lamborghini V10    309 km/h 197 mph
Murcielago  2006   Lamborghini V12    340 km/h 211 mph
LP640
Reventon   2007   Lamborghini V12    352 km/h 218 mph
Lamborghini's outrageous supercar models have brought Lamborghini much fame. The Miura, the Countach, the Diablo, and the Murcielago, continue to be some of the most desired super cars of all time. The current range consists of the Murcielago LP640, the Murcielago LP640 Roadster and the smaller, less expensive Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder and Gallardo Superleggera. All are extremely fast, mid-engined 2-seaters with Lamborghini's standard all-wheel drive systems. Their styling is largely the work of Belgian designer Luc Donckerwolke.   
Gift Certificates for Service
Great for Birthdays, Anniversary's and other special occasions!

Service Gift Certificate

    Call Cindi Harris at 503-570-1019