Lasting Impressions and Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Plano

A first impression is a lasting impression.  That’s why it is so critical for the first impression to be a good one.

Making an impression is making an indelible mark on someone’s brain for them to use indefinitely as their frame of reference.  It is something that a person can draw on for emotional support, decision-making or nostalgic reasons.

While drinking my morning cup of coffee, I heard a story on a morning talk show that mirrored this topic.  It was a “pull on your heartstrings” kind of story about a father who was diagnosed with a form of cancer for the third time, and the sweet gestures he had been leaving behind for his teenage daughter in the event that he isn’t around to see her grow up.

Ever since the man’s daughter started elementary school, he had been writing her notes on a napkin and leaving them in her lunchbox.  In the beginning, it was just a selfless and loving act by a father for his child.  He would write quotes, positive affirmations, Dr. Seuss nonsense with an underlying deeper meaning, etc.  When he was diagnosed with cancer the first time, his daughter started saving those notes in a scrapbook so she would always have a piece of him with her.  After the man got diagnosed for the third time, he made it his mission to write 800+ notes in advance to leave in her lunchbox for the duration of her matriculation.

This is not just the first impression that made its mark on his daughter; it will be the single most lasting impression of her lifetime.  One she will use for emotional support and nostalgia when he is no longer with her.

In the event of using first impressions for decision-making reasons, thankfully Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Plano has made a positive impression on the metroplex.  This is especially true with their new 2014/2015 models.

The Dodge Avenger makes a noteworthy impression with its comfort, head-and-shoulder room and first-rate visibility.  The Chrysler 200 impresses with its more modern silhouette, luxurious interior and rotary-dial transmission. Lastly, the Jeep Cherokee also a standout in the line, due to its fuel-efficient acceleration and impressive upgrades, just to name a few.

The new models won’t make quite the same impression as the hand-written notes on napkins, but they are sure to be a lasting impression that will make their mark in car history.

The Huffines Auto Dealerships have been satisfying customers and forming lifetime friendships for over 90 years. They have been honored as the Auto Dealership Group of the Year, by the Consumers Choice Award for Business Excellence for the last five years. Their customers tell them that they are a great place to do business. In 2011 and 2012, The Dallas Morning News awarded them the honor of the Top 100 Places to work in DFW. Their team members tell them they are a great place to work.

Conveniently located in Plano, Texas, they can assist buyers in finding the perfect car from all over the DFW metroplex.  For questions, concerns or comments contact Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Plano at 972.867.6000 or visit http://www.huffineschryslerjeepdodge.com 

The RAM Did It…Again

Impressive, stunning, a leap forward, the best truck in history, are all ways you could describe the 2014 Ram 1500.  Or you could simply sum it up the way the experts at Motor Trend did; the 2014 Ram 1500 is the 2014 Truck of the Year.

The announcement was made at the Chrysler Group LLC Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan, the birthplace of Ram Trucks.  The Ram went in head to head with eight other Truck of the Year contenders.  All of the trucks were put through an extensive battery of testing designed to evaluate virtually every aspect of each vehicle.

Other contenders included the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Toyota Tundra and the GMC Sierra, all of whom came up embarrassingly short of the game-changing Ram.  Testing was held at the Continental Tire Automotive Proving Grounds in Uvalde, Texas where judges tested each truck’s performance in speed, handling, towing and payload capacity, and road looping.

The votes cast were overwhelmingly supportive of the Ram, crowning the 2014 Ram 1500 as the Motor Trend Truck of the Year, making Ram the first truck to ever win the coveted award in consecutive back-to-back years.

The 2014 Truck of the Year was chosen by how the Ram 1500 held up to the following criteria: Design Advancement, Engineering Excellence, Efficiency, Safety, Value, and Performance of Intended Function.  The judges were impressed with the performance of the Ram 1500’s all-new EcoDiesel V-6 engine and its eight-speed TorqueFlite transmission, a combination that boasts a towing capacity of up to 9,200 pounds.  Furthermore, Motor Trend’s Real MPG testing supported what the team learned in Uvalde: None of the gas-powered half-ton trucks in this year’s competition – be they V-6 or V-8, 4x2 or 4x4 – could match the EcoDiesel’s mileage.

"For 2014 we had a large and highly competitive field of contenders for Motor Trend's Truck of the Year," said Edward Loh, Editor-in-Chief of Motor Trend. "At the end of the day, though, the Ram 1500 quickly rose to the top. Not only did it withstand our rigorous testing, it thoroughly impressed our judges with its vast array of standard and optional equipment, and, most notable, its fuel-efficient, segment-exclusive EcoDiesel V-6. With 420 lb-ft of torque and up to 28 'Real MPG' highway, the EcoDiesel is a true game-changer. In fact it helped make Ram 1500 the Motor Trend 2014 Truck of the Year – and the only consecutive winner in the history of the award."

Ram Trucks continue to rack up award after award and are truly a sight to behold.  Come experience the 2014 Truck of the Year today at Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM, visit our showroom at 4500 West Plano Parkway in Plano, Texas or give us a call at 972-867-6000 today!

The 2014 Dodge Durango: The Perfect Combination of Family and Sporty

The 2014 Dodge Durango is one of the only crossover vehicles to have seven-passenger capacity completely aimed at families.  This vehicle could rival any truck in towing capacity thanks to the eight speed transmission.  This vehicle is more stylish than ever.

The interior is much more modern than its predecessors.  It has also improved the quality of the interior components.  This vehicle is also a stand out on the road.  It is a dynamic balance between power, comfort and handling.

The new 2014 Dodge Durango is not only practical but a lot of fun to drive.  Come see for yourself at Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Plano 4500 West Plano Parkway Plano, TX or give us a call at 972-867-6000 today!