Honda Ridgeline

A Honda Ridgeline is to a garage what a swiss army knife is to your pocket. Think about that for a moment.

Swiss army knives are full of handy doo-dads and features to help you accomplish everyday tasks with ease. The Ridgeline does the same, only on a much larger scale. It's a toolbox on wheels, a rugged all-wheel drive workhorse, and an industrially styled people mover.

Although obscure and oddly shaped, the Honda Ridgeline is a truck above the rest. It's not a full-size truck, but it has an in-bed payload of similar capacity. Ridgeline has a first-ever dual action tailgate, opening like a conventional tailgate, and also being able to swing it out like a door. Underneath the bed of the truck is a seperate compartment big enough for multiple sets of golf clubs, which is lockable and waterproof, for the few rainy days here in Arizona. I guess it's probably dust/dirt proof, too.

Don't discount these trucks just because of their looks. They're roomy, functional, and reliable. Honda makes more engines than any company in the world. That would be a different story if their products weren't such high quality.

We had two Ridgelines, but one already sold. We're always trying to get more of them, but they go fast. Come check it out today, or tomorrow...but don't come in on Sunday. We also have Tundras and Tacomas on our lot, but hurry, they go fast too.

Come and See the Difference, but Come Before We Close, Please

While I love to sell cars, few things are worse than watching a few customers roll in just moments after we've closed. It can be frustrating even a few minutes before closing. Sometimes I think people have the idea that buying a car is as simple as swiping a credit card. We are very fast, compared to most places, but not that fast. Other times I have the feeling that people just hate us (car sales people) and wish to enact their own form of vengeance upon us by showing up at the close of business.

Might I offer a suggestion to people wanting to pay us a visit. Our sales guys get hounded all day long. By the end of the day, the average guy has been hung up on 7 times, completely ignored by customers on the lot 3 times, and had their mother insulted 38 times (figures may vary). The point is, by the end of the day, we get grumpy and grouchy. We want to go home. We want to give up and never come back. Being outside in the heat singes our fuses down to the point of combustion, and dealing with people who often want to steal our cars (by offering a price WAY too low) doesn't help either.

On to the suggestion: come and buy a car in the morning. Make our day a bright and happy one, and catch us when we're slow and groggy. We'll be much more upbeat, energetic, and friendly. However, wait until closing time, and I can't place a "Guarantee" sticker on that one.

Remember, we're just like you. We're not some wishy-washy, slick haired, gold totin' scum bags. Sure, they're out there, but we hate them just as much as you do, if not more! It's those cheating liars that give us a bad name, which in turn make us have bad days. It's all their fault.

Anyway, come down and see us, just not after closing. By that time we just simply can't stand being around each other anymore, and you might not enjoy watching us engage in epic battle, a family civil war (not actually, but it would be neat, right?). We are open Mon-Fri from 8:30am to 6:00pm, but we stay an extra hour from Tuesday through Thursday. On Saturdays we sleep in a little, and come to work from 9:30am to 5:00 pm.

We hope to see you sometime between open and close. Thanks for reading!
-Ryan

Come and See the Difference

LeSueur's invites you to experience car-buying the way it's supposed to be experienced.

We have people tell us over and over how easy and stress-free their purchase was. It's no coincidence that nearly every customer tells us so.

Don't be alarmed when people dressed like beach bums approach you and offer water or assistance. They're not the detailers, they're the sales guys. But why the flip-flops and shorts, and where are the ties and gold watches? Well, to be honest, we're just like you. We want you to feel at home, relaxed, and befriended.

We tell you how it is, without playing those silly games like you find elsewhere. I had a customer come in last weekend who told me her experience at one of those other places. She had called in, told them what she were looking for, and the guy on the line repeated back, work-for-word, the exact car she said she wanted. She was happy and excited, and hurried over to see that car. When she arrived, they didn't have that particular car, and the closest thing they had was 3 years older and had 30,000 more miles than the one they told her they had in stock.

(*Sigh*) Such are the ways of car salesmen (and women, of course). This little trick will get you in their doors, where their slimy hands and slick ways will keep you trapped in their labyrinth of lies. They know that once you're there, there's a good chance of you buying, and that if you leave, there's little to no chance that you'll go back. Basically they're trying to trap you before someone else does.

At LeSueur's, we're family owned and operated, and have been for nearly 35 years. We've never been one to follow the crowds at the sales seminars where conventional tactics are taught in abundance. We like our methods, and though many may scoff and laugh, we know it works, and so do our customers. It's no coincidence that most of our business is generated by word of mouth and repeat customers. We've had many people buy 4 or 5 cars from us over the years, vowing to never go anywhere else.

But, if stress is your cup of tea, and you love being lied to and treated like a toddler, then by all means go elsewhere. We'll treat you the way we'd expect someone to treat us. You could say that we live the golden rule. Where else in the car business can you find that? We're that Golden Ticket that Willy Wonka has hidden among millions of chocolate bars. It's a rare treat and an awesome experience that will keep you coming back, we promise.
-Ryan

Affordable Luxury: No Longer a Contradiction

Introducing the Infiniti M35. Well, actually it's been around a while, and you've probably seen them before without realizing what they are.

If you haven't sat inside the M35, prepare to be blown away. For the price ($45,800+ when new), few cars can approach the level of comfort and style of the M series. The V6 engine is potent, whipping up 303 hp and a healthy serving of 262 lb-ft of torque. It's not supercar territory, but those are very respectable numbers for any V6.

Though it does get up and "scoot," the Infiniti M35 seems to focus more on comfort. The leather in these cars is my favorite. It is soothing in it's feel, it's appearance, and oddly enough, it's smell. It's like a love potion in the form of upholstery. In addition, the redwood trim is warm and inviting, giving the car a feel of true elegance. But my favorite feature, of all time, actually, is the climate control integrated within the front seats. Say good-bye to sweaty-back-syndrome for time and eternity.

With a soft ride, a supple interior chalk-full of comfort features, and room for tall people, both front and back, the M35 is the daily driver we should all aspire to buy. Personally, it's my favorite car on the lot, and it's one that I will hold in high regards for a long time.

Come and check them out while they're still available. We have six to choose from, with options, miles, and price that are sure to fit what you're looking for. Starting for around $29,000, that's a fraction of what they sell for new. So get over the "cash-for-clunkers" trend and buy a used one, saving you $16,000+ compared to a measely $4,500, which you're providing with your taxes anyway. Oh yeah, and our tax is the cheapest around too. Think of it as your own personal tax bailout.

-Ryan

Tiguan: A New Breed of Crossover

Are you looking for something a little bigger, but you still want a fast, fun, fuel-efficient car? Then the Volkswagen Tiguan is for you!

If you're at all familiar with the VW GTI, you'll love the Tiguan. The "Tiger Iguana" shares the same 2.0 liter turbo found in the GTI, and has a similar feel on acceleration and cornering. Think of it as a grown-up GTI. It looks great, handles great, and comes with optional 4Motion (all wheel drive) and a panoramic sunroof.

The sunroof, speaking of which, is absolutely fascinating! It's just like being in Chase Field (formerly known as Bob), as the gigantic roof opens to reveal purple skies and passing planes. So, too, does the Tiguan open up to the sky, and with the nights getting cooler, nothing beats the view and feeling found in the Tiguan.

Get yours here at LeSueur's, while supplies last. We have five 2009 models to choose from, with panoramic sunroof or without, and even some with Volkswagen's signature 4Motion. The Tiguan says no to boring, gas guzzling SUV's, because, that's simply not what the people want. Make the people happy.

-Ryan

School is Back, Back Again.

That's right, it's time to get back to learning!

Come and get all your necessary school supplies at LeSueur's!

Ok, maybe not all of them. We might have an old trade-in with melted crayon on the seat somewhere....

But on a serious note, college-goers and high school upperclassmen will be in need of some wheels to get them to and from their classes...and parties.

But SERIOUSLY, if they haven't bugged you yet, I'm sure they will soon. Don't say I didn't warn you.

We've got an excellent assortment of cars of all makes, models, and colors that will make a giant box of crayons turn green with envy.

So get on over here and get your school supplies while supplies last. Oh yeah, and don't forget our low sales tax and fees (we're the cheapest around).

Go online at www.usedvwaudi.com or give us a call 480-968-6611.

If you're really brave, swing on by. You'll be glad you did.

We wish you the best with your classes or whatever you pursue this fall. Remember us, the nice guys, here at LeSueur's.

-Ryan

A Poem for Fun

A roaring rumble
I dare not even mumble
The landscape blurring by
Holding my breath
For fear of death
While crusing at one twenty

The miles pass
Faster than fast
And in a moment I'm gone.
The whoosh of the air
and without a care
I pass a cop going one twenty

The red and blue
"Oh no, I'm doomed!"
The siren growing louder
And in a flash
I bang my dash
"I should have gone one forty!"