2011 Nissan Maxima SV

Today I'm taking another plunge into the pool of new cars, and lemme tell you, it is a fruit punch pool (translate that how you will). This car may be a few years old, but it's still as new as the day it first came out of the factory and with all the cool features it holds, you'd be a fool to not pick it up. The 2011 Nissan Maxima SV is here and oh so spiffy.

Starting with the ocean gray exterior, this mid-size sedan has all sorts of stuff going for it. A rear spoiler, white stripes running down the beltline, and a distinctly fierce grille make this puppy stand out. A mighty 3.5L V6 means you have all sorts of horses pulling this vehicle down the road (if you're wondering, they're Clydesdales. Yeah.).

The real joy of this sports sedan is the interior. Sleek black leather seats and a leather wrapped steering wheel greet you as you climb inside. Sunlight spills through the power moonroof and as you get your bearing inside this beast you know you're riding in ultimate style. The navigation system presented to you on the color display vividly shows you how lost you are on the road, and the RearView Monitor in the back shows you how close you are to the neighbor kid's stupid bike that is always unceremoniously parked in your driveway for some reason.

You could literally spend all day in this Maxima, it's THAT fun and comfortable. You'll get more than an envious looks; you'll have some random wife beating her husband for getting her a brand new Volkswagen Golf instead of this hot ride (Not saying anything bad about Golfs) (or VW) (I love german cars!). So don't let some spontaenous housewife's rage be delayed any longer! Come on into LaFontaine Nissan today and speak to Bobby about acquiring this hot piece of steel.

Bobby Lundwall

2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan SE

Arriba! Hola! Mira este hermosa auto! (the last one is google translate spanish for "look at this beautiful car!") With all this botched Spanish out of the way let's get down to business: the 2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan SE is ready to party on out of this lot, all the way home to you--that's a lot of partying!

This car was designed with the word "fun" in mind. Everything from the subcompact design to the enjoyable driving experience to the name was created to perpetuate this notion of "woooooooo!" and "yeee-haw!" It has a four cylinder so that you can keep partying longer without trips to the gas station, and with all season tires you won't have to worry about putting the fiesta (get it, cuz it's spanish for party) on hold just because of a little snow.

The interior of the Ford Fiesta is very stylish, with a split wing designed radio and sleek silver and metallic color schemes running rampant. Crank up the volume on the incredible sound system and you'll be wondering how so much ooom-pah-pah could fit into so tiny a vehicle; the phrase "good things come in small packages" comes to mind here.

Take this to the bonfire, or to the movies. Drive it to the red carpet should you be so lucky to receive an invitation; and when you're driving behind the wheel of a 2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan SE, you just may very well get one (Ryan Gosling LOOOOOVES to party). Come on down to LaFontaine Nissan today and speak to Bobby Lundwall about starting your party today. Ole!

Bobby Lundwall

2012 Nissan 370Z

This time around I'm moving from used cars to some of the new Nissan vehicles we primarily do business with here at LaFontaine Nissan. My last post mentioned the warm weather and how everyone loves a good convertible ride with the sun out and the wind in your hair and the bugs in your teeth and the windshield wiper fluid some jackwagon in front of you unceremoniously dumped into your mouth......having said that, it is my great pleasure to showcase the 2012 Nissan 370Z Coupe.

One of Nissan's oldest models, the Z-line of vehicles got a complete remodel a few years ago and now we are blessed with the swanktacular ride that is the 370Z. Featuring a fiesty 3.7L V6 this beast can reach speeds of up to 180 mph. Cruising around on fat 19-inch shoes will draw more than a fair share of eyes.

The 370Z only seats two; that's not from lack of consideration for others, that's for boasting what a bombass ride this thing is. You shouldn't be trying to squeeze everyone into your new whip; they should be paying you or fighting each other to win the glory of riding shotgun in this incredible vehicle. Plush cloth bucket seats, the signature Z-adorned steering wheel, and a Z-theme running rampant in places like the gauges and shifter. Plus there's nothing like the feeling of starting up this coupe and hearing that monster under the hood roar. Glorious.

This is you. If you like having fun in any sense of the word out on the road, you owe it to yourself (and me, the salesman!) to pick up this 2012 Nissan 370Z Convertible Coupe today. It's the ultimate convertible experience and it can become YOUR ultimate convertible experience. So stop in at LaFontaine Nissan and see me about grabbing this excellent machine.

Bobby Lundwall

2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible Touring

What do you know? Michigan finally remembered it's spring!!! With the sun out that means warm weather and one of life's greatest pleasures: driving down the road in a convertible, the top down, your hair blowing in the wind as you cruise through the world without a care in the world. Allow me to help you towards that endeavor with a beautiful 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible Touring.

This silver gem is streamlined, aerodynamic, and engineeringly better at cruising the pavement than any other convertible out there (minus the 370Z) (I don't know if engineeringly is a word but hey....). It's 2.4L four cylinder means you can save that gas money for more important things; like buying some ice cream. Or getting a blanket for you and your significant other at Makeout Point (hubba hubba!)

The inside of this convertible is designed with ultimate comfort in mind. Plush cloth seats absorb all your aches and pains, even if you don't have any aches or pains. Ample leg room in the back means your friends will enjoy the ride just as much as you will. And with the amazing sound system, you can blare all your favorite tunes like Rebecca Black's "Friday" or something of that nature (It's friday, okay???)

Take this 200 to the beach, or maybe to the park. Rain or shine it doesn't matter, the cloth top won't leak on you. And when the clouds go away, and the rain moves on to bug someone else, you can rest assured that this 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible Touring will give you days upon weeks upon months upon years of memorable experiences. Come on in to LaFontaine Nissan today and grab this memory maker.

Bobby Lundwall

2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0

You want a car that's small, but not too small? You know what i'm talking about....maybe schmedium sized? Well here at LaFontaine Nissan we have your schmedium bases covered with the 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0!

Nissan's fusion of compact and mid-size automobile results in a peppy little road racer that gives off a compact vibe while simultaneously providing all the room (and now look) of a mid-size; therefore, schmedium. Bundled up in this package is a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder that gets the driver about 34 highway/27 city mpg; that guarantees you'll get to the grand canyon, with enough money left over to drive to Las Vegas when you realize you can't gamble at a giant gorge. And with only 35,000 miles on this Sentra, you can make that trip over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over.

And over.

The interior sacrifices nothing in terms of comfort. Plush cloth seats support you as you kick your legs around in glee at the prospect of having so much room; preferably you don't actually kick around but if you feel the need to do so, have at it. Audio jacks are at your disposal so you can go zooming through town singing along to all the Taylor Swift your poor ears can handle. And as stated earlier, a full sized rear row of seats means you won't get evil glares when you bring along all your tall friends for a ride.

If any of you are uncertain as to just how big a schmedium sized vehicle is, here is a picture I took of the car up close. Yeah, schmedium.

This is the perfect vehicle to take on a trip to the beach with your friends, or maybe to the mall to do some shopping, or to some other cliche summer destination. Because hey; it's finally summer! And here at LaFontaine Nissan, we're dedicated to getting you in the perfect summer cruiser.

Come on in and ask for Bobby and the 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S. Remember, here at LaFontaine Nissan, we support schmedium sized vehicles; and so should you!

Bobby Lundwall

2006 Ford F-150 XLT

It has come to my attention that I haven't covered any trucks yet. This is disappointing; you have my word that I've disciplined myself for this transgression. Having said that I can't introduce just any old truck, that just won't fly. No, I only introduce the baddest of the lamma-jammest, whatever that means. Without further ado let me plunge you into the raw power-filled world of the 2006 Ford F-150 XLT.

Need a monster of a truck? How about a 5.4 L fuel injected V8 pumping 308 horses throughout the veins of this beast? If that isn't enough to get your heart all a-flutter, maybe the 18-inch wheels or the maximum tow package might do the job. This truck is rugged: like a caveman fighting a polar bear with his bare hands, then having a drinking contest with said polar bear after the fight is over. Yeah, that rugged.

As burly and extreme as the exterior is, the cabin is surprisingly comfortable. A full length crew cab back row of seats means you won't be squishing your butt into those dinky little bench-style seats. Which means you can load up your four thousand pound porcelain penguin into the back of the truck and transport all your merry little workers around in comfort.

You owe it to yourself to pick up this truck. It's safe for the kids, so if you want to get your teenager a car to celebrate getting their drivers licence, this is the way to go. It's tough and dependable, so if you need to tow your daughter's F-150 after she takes out four mailboxes texting on the road, this is the way to go. Dependable, comfortable, reliable and enjoyable: this is the 2006 Ford F-150 XLT, and this is available only at LaFontaine Nissan. Ask for Bobby; you won't regret it.

Bobby Lundwall

2009 Lincoln MKS Sedan

One of the oldest and most prolific manufacturers in Michigan, the Lincoln section of Ford has been churning out quality vehicles since the early 1900's. Picked by presidents and average Joe alike, this brand has evolved from the early L-series of the 1920's, to the revamped line of MKS's that represent the Lincoln logo today. Speaking of the latter, here right now we have a beautiful 2009 Lincoln MKS Sedan, ready to go home with you today.

Glancing over the vehicle you are introduced to some of its many bold exterior features: the "split wing" chrome grille, heated outside mirrors and 18 inch aluminum wheels support a 3.7 L V6 engine; you don't want to be driving around in style with a wimpy 4-cylinder, and Lincoln understands that.

Speaking of style, and speaking of an insane amount of features (I swear I mentioned the latter....ah well), opening the door unleashes the Pandora's Box of cool options. There's the driver and passenger heated/cooled seats, as well as heated seats for the rear seats. There's the adaptive cruise control, which automatically distances you safely from the drivers in front of you. There's the dual-zone automatic climate control. There's the auto-dimming rear view mirror. There's the popcorn machine. There's the oil slick dispenser. There's the rocket launcher. Talk about fully loaded!

The dark leather interior silently screams class, bold and fierce. For a vehicle that has been used by presidents for years, Lincoln earned that right by producing vehicles that were as steadfast and esteemed as the national leaders riding inside them. The MKS is no exception to this criteria, and those lucky few to drive in one can feel the history and sophistication that its legacy has created.

The 2009 Lincoln MKS Sedan is a feature-stuffed luxury machine that skimps no steps in either class or advanced technology. It is chic, devilishly handsome and all around fun to drive. And hey, four presidents gave Lincoln their seal of approval; that's gotta count for something, right?

Head on over to LaFontaine Nissan and talk to Bobby about getting your hands on this silver fox (see what I did there?)

Bobby Lundwall

2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe AWD

As a member of a Nissan selling dealership, it warms my heart to be able to showcase an Infiniti model. Why? Because Nissan is its parent company! They grow up so fast......*sniff*.....anyways without further ado, let me introduce you to the 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe AWD.

This is one sleek glacial bullet. Aerodynamically awesome-looking, this two-door driving delight houses a 3.7 L V6, with a whopping 330 hp to get you from A to B in the amount of time it takes you to say "A to B." The alloy wheels glisten like crystal at you, begging you to take them for a spin. And with AWD, you'll never lose control, ever.....Ever.

Entering the coupe you are greeted to a smooth pair of leather bucket seats that whisper to you "get in; we'll take it from here." Sitting down on the cool leather you feel like you're behind the wheel of a James Bond Aston Martin, taking down some villainous perps. Or chasing a hot blonde, either or. With a beautiful moonroof and state-of-the-art navigation system, you'll certainly feel like a secret agent, even if the hot blondes elude you (we provide a box of tissues with the purchase of all our vehicles here at LaFontaine Nissan).

Wood accents around the interior lend a touch of class and sophistication to this already-exquisite vehicle. An analog clock located in the center console splashes a Chrysler-esque feel inside the Infiniti. So to clarify, this is part Infiniti G37, part Aston Martin, and part Chrysler; pretty cool, huh?

Don't embarrass yourself pretending to be James Bond behind the wheel of your 88 Grand Am with the Rust-Metal molding; take the 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe AWD home and you won't have to pretend jack. If you're interested in a test drive, come on down to your LaFontaine Nissan dealership and ask for the suave, debonair Bobby Lundwall. He'll get you rolling in no time.

Remember, LaFontaine Nissan is a proud supporter of 00 agents (maybe).

Bobby Lundwall

2009 GMC Yukon AWD Denali Package

On a cold, wet day like this, only one thing emits a greater chill: the 2009 GMC Yukon AWD Denali Package (it's chilly because it's cool) (Cheeseball city, I know)

For those unfamiliar with the term "Denali," it's an Inuit word that means "The High One." Think of the word like a rite of passage for the SUV's and trucks of the General Motors lineup that strive to go above and beyond what a normal SUV/truck is capable of in terms of performance and luxury. A quick glance at the exterior of the 2009 Yukon reveals more than a few noteworthy features: a tricked out grille, fat 20 inch chrome shoes, and mysteriously enticing tinted windows. Under the hood you'll find a mammoth 6.2L V8, 403hp Vortec engine powering this bad mamma jamma (that's an Inuit phrase, though few know its meaning).

Climbing inside the vehicle, the concept of "The High One" carries over to the interior touch-ups. Wood accents line the car, with leather and wood intertwined on the steering wheel. A touch screen navigation system cheerfully greets you with all sorts of pertinent information, like how late you'll be when you hit back-up on the freeway (that's a joke; however it will give you traffic updates). Class and sophistication exudes from all around you; heck, they don't call this the Denali package for nothing.

Talk about leather on leather on leather on leather! The leather seats not only LOOK cool, but actually KEEP you cool; a circulation system blows cool kisses on your sweaty back to help out after a long day of football or a very tense business meeting. This puppy seats you and five of your friends, or you and five people that paid you so they could ride around in one of the coolest cars cruising their college campus (say that five times fast).

You owe it to yourself to take home this best of the best, elite SUV. If the fierce horsepower, luxurious interior, or low mileage (only about 50,000 miles; still a baby!) aren't enough to convince you to nab this beast, then maybe you're better off driving a golf car around. But we both know that's not you; what IS you, is the 2009 GMC Yukon AWD Denali package. Come on down to Lafontaine Nissan, where the only thing lower than our prices are the number of deaths here caused by panda attacks (that number is pretty low).

Ask for Bobby, and treat yourself right today, at LaFontaine Nissan!

Bobby Lundwall

2012 Fisker Karma Ecosport

Dude.....LOOK AT THIS CAR!!!! It's a freaking spaceship!!!!

So maybe it's not a spaceship, but it is a piece of futuristic engineering, with us today! The 2012 Fisker Karma is a plug-in hybrid. That's right; it's a hybrid. This car, the one that looks like Aston Martin and the Energizer bunny fused together through some vehicle-rabbit-fusing technology, and out popped an Easter Egg (bunny, egg, get it?) and from that egg was hatched the Fisker Karma. With an all-electric range of 52 mpg, you can keep going and going and going and going............and going and going, all the while looking snazzy as all heck!

Entering the spaceship-er, vehicle, you are brought back to reality briefly with the alluring two-toned leather interior. The black and beige seats are as luxurious as any normal gas-chugging demon you'll drive around in, without the chugging part (not much chugging anyways). Sitting in the drivers seat of this vehicle is reminiscent of sitting behind the wheel of a Corvette or Viper or some other car that isn't nearly as cool as this baby. All the while you're sitting in there thinking "man, this is a pretty cool interior," you're never thinking to yourself "man, this is a pretty cool interior made with eco-friendly recycled materials." But it's true; salvaged wood and lumber make up the construction, which only adds once again to how cool this vehicle is.

This intricate center console houses a cube-like device with letters on it. That alien looking crystal ball is the shifter. Yeah, spaceship.

Turn on the vehicle, and every instance of the word "spaceship" that I sprinkled throughout this piece jumps off the page like Ryan Gosling in a 3D movie (don't ask me which one) (Blue Valentine). The all-electric, eco-friendly super coolness of the Fisker Karma thrums all around you, and you're ready for takeoff-er, ready to drive.

For those that are apprehensive about the ride quality of an electric car, this thing rides like a gem. With a top speed of 125mph, you can fly past people on the freeway looking like Marty McFly getting ready to head to the 60's. And holding a full tank/charge capacity of about 230 miles, you can keep going and going and going and going........you get the picture.

Come on into LaFontaine Nissan and pick up the car that's not just gonna make your friends jealous; it'll make them drool. Like dogs. Dogs driving around gas-guzzling behemoths. Remember, LaFontaine Nissan is the only dealership you'll ever need to purchase a spaceship.

Bobby Lundwall

2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited

The last of its kind. Starting its lineup in 1995 and ending production of the model in 2010, the Chrysler Sebring is a piece of Detroit crusing cuisine that is part historical artifact and part incredibly fun driving machine. From the inferno red paint job to the classic 200-esque grille (it actually became the 200 following the Sebring's final year), this car is fiery class incarnate.

When you sit down on the black leather seats and feel the smooth chill of the steering wheel, breathe in the air. That aroma you smell is luxury. And it's all encompassing in a machine like this.

Drive the Sebring through Detroit and you can almost feel a heartbeat throbbing through the wheel; or maybe that's the 2.4 liter engine humming into your fingertips. The toughness that is inherit in this city comes to life in the machine you are cruising around in. The heated seats warm your body to the core on a rough winter night, and the heated outside mirrors stand strong against all of the elements pounding against your vehicle.

You owe it to yourself to pick up the 2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited. This model stands as a testament, the ultimate in the Sebring line. When this vehicle leaves the LaFontaine Nissan dealership, who knows when the Sebring will surface again; therefore you owe it to yourself to pick up this car today.

Come on in and talk to me, Bob Lundwall! I'll sell you the car, you'll go home happy, and we'll both get to share in the majesty of Detroit's finest.

BL

2010 Nissan Rogue Krom

When the Krom first came to my dealership I was briefly unaware that it was a Rogue. Sure, it had a similar shape and style to the Nissan crossover, but the chrome job on the wheels and the revamped front end had me thinking this was some other beast. Nevertheless, the 2010 Nissan Rogue Krom Edition is here, and ready to go home with you today.

Starting with the outside, as mentioned above it retains the original body shape and style of the Rogue class, but with a beefed-up chrome finish on the grille and wheels. The front end has been changed to look more similar to its supercar brother, the GTR.

Moving on to the interior, the luxuriousness and class of the Krom is infused into the sleek black leather of the seats and interior. Light from the power moonroof spills into the cabin and and a sheen not normally seen in a used vehicle illuminates the front seats.

This vehicle is perfect for driving your family to the beach, then wrapping the day up with a late night movie. When you pull up to the theater in your tricked out whip (as the kids say) you will be the envy of everyone present. It will never cross anyone's mind that this is a 2010; and with only 50,000 miles on it, it might not cross yours.

You will be the envy of all your neighbors. Imagine rolling up to your house, moon roof open, the glittering steel of the front grille casting reflections on your neighbors the McPoyles. You exit the vehicle and, as you walk back to the house, you eat up the chagrin of everyone staring at your vehicle. It is a tasty moment, truly.

Don't let this slightly twisted fantasy become extinct! Visit LaFontaine Nissan in Highland, MI and ask for Bob Lundwall, about acquiring this chrome goddess.

Bob Lundwall