Have you ever been to a car dealership and felt like you were treated unfairly? If so, then you must experience the place where dreams come true, Park Auto Mall !!!

Here is a familiar story to anyone who has purchased a used car.

While vacationing in the Tampa Bay beaches in Florida, specifically Pinellas County Beaches.  I couldn’t help but notice how clean and un-weathered the cars and trucks seemed to be looking…….and even though I happened to be on vacation…….I was still in the market for a NICE good used truck.

I live back home in the dead center of Montana, over 100 miles from the closest Walmart. If I turn east when I get to the highway a mile from my house, I hit one stop sign in the first 200 miles. I drag posts, haul hay, and pull a 24 foot horse trailer. The point is, I don’t need a compact car. I need a truck. In fact, I need a 3/4 ton flatbed truck with a 5th wheel hookup on it. Montana is hard on trucks, and I am hard on them, so I
don’t need a new one. It isn’t for show, it’s for work.

Here is my experience buying one.

At the first dealership, on a street lined with dealership after dealership called US 19 I was met by a group of 11 salesmen standing outside, right at the curb. I didn’t even get clear into the lot before they were at both sides of my vehicle, trying to be the ONE who got to sell me the SPECIAL VEHICLE OF THE DAY. I didn’t even get out of my vehicle. I just rolled the window down a bit and said I was only turning around.

At the second dealership, there were multiple sales people on the lot, but I was greeted by only one. I told him what I wanted, and he promptly took me on a long walk to the back of the lot, where he stopped at a brand new $50,000 truck. When I repeated what I wanted, “since you obviously misunderstood,” he told me that they didn’t have one of those, but he could get me a really good deal on this one. I said thanks anyway, and returned to my rental car, with him finally trying to get my name so he could call me when he got one. I declined.

I felt like I had not been heard…… and decided I should start to make my way back towards the hotel I was staying at, out at the beach on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.  Hence, I headed west on a road called Park Boulevard.

This is what brought me to the third dealership, I was welcomed to the dealership by a young lady who introduced herself, and asked my name. She asked me if I had ever purchased a certified used vehicle from them before and was I looking for anything in particular, or just generally looking. I told her what I wanted. She thought for a few seconds, and then said something seemed kind of odd…..She asked me if I would like a cup of coffee or maybe a bottle of water. I felt like a cup of coffee was in order so I said sure, she said come with me, and I followed.  She said they might not have anything like that at the time, but if I had a minute she would speak to a friend of hers who dealt in trucks like that.

I went inside with her expecting her to show me another brand new truck. To my surprise, she went in an office and called someone on the phone and explained what I was looking for. She paused for a second, and then asked, “What year is it?” She continued to ask pertinent questions until she ended with the sentence, “I don’t know if it will work for my client, but if it does, he’s in your office.” Long story short, it was what I was looking for. I went out back to see it, and ended up buying it.

So, what’s the point? Too many people on the Internet and in sales treat me like the first two used car salesmen.

I get pitched on products and/or companies that don’t even remotely fit what I am doing, by people who haven’t taken the time to GET TO KNOW me.

When I respond that I’m not interested, I get another persistant person talking to me…… as if  I obviously don’t get it, because if I did, I would BUY RIGHT NOW.

I leave, and don’t listen to any more from them.

And here’s my question. Which of these categories do you fit into?

Do you get to know them……… or just keep talking?

Under $10k in 2010

In today’s trying economics time…….. ParkAutoMall.com has done it again !!!!

With the average price of a late model Florida used car being closer to twenty thousand dollars at just about every dealership in town.  

An amazing accomplishment at Park Auto Mall has taken place. 

Park Auto Mall is the largest Independent, New Car Alternative in the Southeast United States, where their tag line is “If you can’t tell the difference……..Then why pay the difference?”   

Where some prices have been slashed to be sold for under $10,000 for the calander year of 2010.  Hence, under 10 in 2010

“A large percentage of the shoppers online that I correspond with are looking for vehicles that are less than $10,000.  We have dedicated a large portion of our inventory for cars that can be sold for under ten thousand. ……Besides…….. being priced under ten thousand produces a payment that surely fits most everyone’s budget.” Say’s

Internet Director, Dave Ingold for Park Auto Mall.

Some of our under ten in twenty ten are but not limited to:

2009 Kia Spectra EX

2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX

2008 Chevrolet Aveo5 LS

2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

And many more…………

Don’t buy just the Car……….Just buy the car………. for the Navigation

So you want an import for under Ten in 2010…… Lemme guess…… a Toyota Corolla or a Honda Civic or maybe that Consumer Reports, Best Buy for reliability The Mazda 3……and you want to spend under ten thousand……Our Consumer Reports say’s go to Park Auto Mall and get you one of the best buys on the Planet……a barely used and certified 2009 Suzuki SX4 sport with navigation with less than 10,000 miles for less money……PERIOD!!

When most people go see the 2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport at Park Auto Mall, they don't immediately think about the Japanese automaker's rally pedigree. They don't think about high-revving turbocharged powerplants or all-wheel-drive vehicles that are in this car's DNA. Instead, they think of a cheap econo-box, which is a shame, because there is a lot to like about this used “certified” modest little sedan.

For one, the SX4 Sport comes standard with an unconventional, but (as we learned) very useful, navigation system. It matches its competition for handling and outclasses them in power. In Sport trim, the SX4 also gets four-wheel disc brakes, 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, and an aero package consisting of a more aggressive front air dam, side skirts, and rear diffuser. At Park Auto Mall You get all of this for hundreds of dollars less than the most base-model compact sedan from Toyota or Honda.

Test the tech: You call that a navigation option?
Our SX4 Sport was equipped with the SuzukiTRIP navigation package, which--when we accepted delivery of the test car--we found out meant that a Garmin Nuvi 760 portable navigation device had been integrated into the dashboard beneath a flip-up panel. At first, we were disappointed by what looked like a half-hearted attempt at adding cabin tech, but we decided to run some errands with the system to see how well it worked and were pleasantly surprised.

From its perch at the center of the dashboard, the SuzukiTRIP GPS device, only found in the sx4’s at ParkAutoMall, serves as the brain of the cabin tech experience

Satisfied that the SX4 Sport's navigation system could get us where we were going, we looked to see what else it could do. Diving into the menus, we found that the Garmin device features Bluetooth hands-free and MP3 playback from the SD-card slot, all of which played back through the car's audio system. We were beginning to think that we'd underestimated the utility of this GPS option.

We also discovered that our GPS system was equipped with MSN Direct, which features--in addition to real-time traffic--a fuel price finder, movie times, news, weather, airport delay info, and stock price updates. In this respect, the SuzukiTRIP/Garmin system is actually more advanced than many OEM integrated systems. So from Park Auto Mall you want to head to the beach, but a quick peek at the three-day weather forecast showed that rain was expected. So, right down the street from ParkAutoMall are the Movie theatres so we used the MovieTimes feature to find a film that was playing nearby. After finding a film, we were able to call the theater with our Bluetooth-paired phone and set the destination with the touch of a button.

At the end of our test of the Suzuki SX4 Sport's GPS system, we found that not only did it feature excellent navigation with traffic data, but it also came with the bonus features of MSN Direct, Bluetooth hands-free, and MP3 playback. And at ParkAutoMall they are modular…… also meaning that the system can be removed for security or transferred to other vehicles. All in all, we'd say the SuzukiTRIP is a well-integrated solution to add a suite of cabin tech to the SX4 Sport Found at ParkAutoMall.

In the cabin
One of the first things we noticed about the SX4 upon approach was its tall, bulbous greenhouse. For a vehicle that's meant to compete directly with the Civic bunch, it was odd to see a roof that was nearly as tall as that of a Honda CR-V. However, upon settling into the SX4 Sport's cabin, we were pleased by the great amounts of headroom and visibility the vehicle's tall stance afforded. Blind spots are minimized and rearward visibility is at a maximum. Small winglet windows in the A-pillars allow the windshield to sit toward the front of the car without creating blind spots at the front corners. This creates the pleasant illusion of sitting in a vehicle much larger than the SX4's small footprint.

For 2009, every trim level of the SX4 Sport is equipped with a standard GPS navigation in the form of an integrated and rebadged Garmin portable navigation device (PND). In the case of the SX4 Sport with the Technology Package, the device in question is a Nuvi 760. This PND features a 4.8-inch-wide touch screen and Garmin's intuitive interface and battery of features. The screen is a bit on the small side compared with other integrated systems, but it is bright and clearly visible in direct sunlight. The screen sits right in the top-center of the dashboard, perfect for easy viewing while driving, but also just outside of comfortable reaching range. You'll want to make sure the vehicle is stopped before trying to enter data.

The SuzukiTRIP features MSN Direct, which provides traffic information, fuel prices, weather, movie times, and a host of other valuable information mentioned earlier. The navigation system also features Bluetooth hands-free, which we were able to pair with our test phone rather easily with a PIN. An SD-card slot on the device's side allows the playback of MP3s and Audible.com audiobooks, and JPEG photo slide shows. There is also a dedicated menu button for locating your nearest Suzuki dealer when it's time to service the vehicle.

Used Toyota Florida is the entire search……Park Auto Mall

If you are looking for a quality plus certified Toyota in Florida then Park Auto Mall is worth the drive.  Weather you are located up in the panhandle or down in the Florida Keys. www.parkautomall.com is an easy search for your next used Toyota.

The internet department at Park Auto Mall is always ready for your inquiry for you next certified Toyota.  Call the Internet Director, Dave Ingold @727-623-5551 or visit the web site to find your next used certified Toyota.

Park Auto Mall is a supplier of just about every model of used certified Toyota’s from the gas pincher prius  to the full size Tundra truck.  Currently they have in stock the following:

2008 Toyota Prius

2007 Toyota Tundra sr5

2006 Toyota Solara sle

2009 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Camry le

2007 Toyota Sienna le

2008 Toyota Yaris

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2007 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner

2000 Toyota Avalon

2007 Toyota Matrix

2008 Toyota 4Runner SR5

2008 Toyota Avalon Touring

Still the quintessential sports car after four decades....what a unique blend of style, performance, and sound thats unmatched by anything on the road.  With its pinpoint steering, effortless acceleration, awe-inspiring brakes the......... "2007 Porsche Carrera S" model at Park Auto Mall is really a NICE car and well worth the look.  Call Dave Ingold today at 727-623-5551 to schedule your test drive.

The 911 Carrera S adds a more powerful engine, with 19-inch wheels, active suspension management technology, bigger brakes,  bi-HID xenon headlights, a sports steering wheel and unique exterior and interior trim.  The sport chrono also remaps the electronic throttle for a quicker response and, on automatic cars, the transmission for higher performance, meaning quicker downshifts and the holding of lower gears during aggressive driving so as to keep the power on tap for powerful corner exits.

Moving up to the Carrera S means getting a 3.8-liter version of the flat-6 rated for 355 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

PARK AUTO MALLS GOT MORE THAN JUST A SHOW PONY !!!

More than just a show pony, the 2009 Ford Mustang offers enthusiasts on a budget a tempting combination of potent performance and timeless styling.

There's another American steed famous for entertaining its fans for nearly half a century -- the Ford Mustang. Having weathered oil crises, ugly styling crises, increasing emissions standards, corporate turmoil and unending penny-pinching over the years, the Mustang is a true survivor. While rival pony cars have been sent to the glue factory, the original has only grown stronger and more popular.

In case you've been locked in that glue factory yourself for a few years, you should stop by Park Auto Mall and see Dave Ingold and his pony cars.

You'll be interested to learn that today's 2009 Ford Mustang hearkens back to the glory days of the 1960s with classic muscle-car looks and classic muscle-car power.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2009 Ford Mustang is available as a coupe or convertible in four trim levels: V6 Deluxe, V6 Premium, GT Deluxe and GT Premium. The V6 Deluxe includes 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, cruise control, air-conditioning, full power accessories, a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack. The V6 Premium adds upgraded 16-inch wheels, a power driver seat and a Shaker 500 upgraded stereo with six-CD changer. The convertible versions feature a power vinyl top with cloth material as an option. In addition to its V8 engine, the GT Deluxe comes with all the V6 Deluxe's features plus 17-inch alloys, a rear spoiler, foglamps and sport seats. The GT Premium adds the Shaker 500 sound system and leather upholstery.

In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests, the 2009 Ford Mustang earned a perfect five stars for front-impact protection and side-impact protection of front passengers. The convertible got a five-star rating for rear side protection, while the coupe got four stars. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the Mustang scored "Acceptable" (the second highest of four ratings) in frontal-offset tests and "Good" (the highest rating) for side-impact tests.

Not only does Park Auto Mall have several 2009 Ford Mustang’s to choose from but they always keep some pony’s with low miles in the stables including but not limited to:

2009 Ford Mustang Coupe, Dark Red, Automatic

2009 Ford Mustang Coupe, Silver, Automatic

2008 Ford Mustang Convertible, Metallic Blue, Automatic

2004 Ford Mustang Coupe, Rio Red, 5speed

Park Auto Mall- takes anything on trade !!

Park Auto Mall – “where dreams come true!”, will take anything in on trade.  That’s right whether it rolls floats or flies! Park Auto Mall will take it in on trade. They will pay top dollar for your trade. Vehicle trade equity is based on miles and condition of vehicle.

In today’s trying economic times the lenders are not willing to lend buyers additional funding for taxes, tags and the additional fees associated with the purchase of a vehicle.  “When other dealers say NO……..we always find a way to GO!” said Internet Director Dave Ingold.

Park Auto Mall has got a way to go…..Take something else on trade to cover any financial shortcoming’s that the buyer has. 

What do they take on trade?  Simple….anything of value…..period!!!  Some of The latest trade-ins are:

Riding Lawn Mower, Personal Watercrafts, Boats, Ultra-lite Air Plane,  Golf cart, Diamonds, Gold, Jewelry, Utility Trailer, Time Share Condominium, Trampoline,  Real Estate Property,  Music Equipment, Collectables, Fine Art…etc. etc.

Park Auto Mall’s love affair with the Volkswagen Product dates back almost a decade.

Whether you are fond of the beetle in a convertible with the top down or the sure-footed nimbleness of the Jetta.  Park Auto Mall is the Largest New Car Alternative in the Southeast United States and believes so strongly in the VW product that they try to keep one of each model in stock…..at all times!

The midsize Passat sedan and wagon duo became the ones to beat in the family car class -- if not in annual sales, then in out-and-out desirability. It wasn't just that the Passat looked different from mainstream Japanese- and domestic-brand competitors, or that its cabin was trimmed to luxury-car standards.

It was the way the VW’s drove. Its crisp steering and solid road manners gave it a level of character rarely seen in this practicality-driven vehicle class.

If the Passat had a weakness, it was its slightly too snug interior, and Volkswagen addressed this in a 2006 makeover during which the car grew 3 inches wider. Although today's VW Passat lacks the tidy geometric proportions of the late '90s car, it has as much real-world passenger room as most rivals and retains a unique personality.

Our Red 2008 Volkswagen Passat is a Komfort trim level and only has 29kmiles. However, with the Passat Komfort you'll get 17-inch wheels, a sunroof, an in-dash CD changer, satellite radio, upgraded interior lighting and double-blade front sun visors. The Lux adds automatic headlights, leather upholstery, a power front-passenger seat, driver-seat memory, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and front and rear parking sensors.

The Blue 2008 Jetta  S , has only 29k miles and comes with 16-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, cruise control, full power accessories, heated side mirrors, a 60/40-split rear seat, keyless entry and an eight-speaker CD/MP3 stereo with an auxiliary input jack.

The Silver 2008 Volkswagen Beetle S  is available with only 14k miles This S coupe models come with 16-inch alloy wheels, air-conditioning, heated outside mirrors, power windows and locks, cruise control, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, remote keyless entry, V-Tex leatherette seat trim, satellite radio and a CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input jack.

The 2006 Yellow Beetle convertible has only 32k miles…..and is NICE NICE NICE…”if you can’t tell the difference…….. then….. why pay the difference” . It comes nicely equipped withV-Tex leatherette seat trim, satellite radio and a CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input jack.

VW was Cited as…… “fuel for your soul” in a Motor trend car review. 

In 2006 the Jetta was a contender for Motor Trends “Car of the year”

Currently we have in stock the following “certified” VW’s

2008 VW, Passat, Komfort, Red with tan leather and only 29k miles for $17995

2008 VW, Jetta, S, Blue with Dark Blue cloth and only 29k miles for $12995

2008 VW, Beetle, 2.5L, Silver with Black  leather and only 14k miles for $12995

2006 VW, Beetle, Convertible, Yellow w/Grey  leather and only 32k miles for $12995

At Park Auto Mall we are currently featuring in inventory a 2007 MX-5 Power Retractable Hard Top (Grand Touring) with only 10,171 miles it is Black with a football colored leather interior....and its condition is listed as "showroom flawless".  The eye-catching MX-5 Miata represents more than almost 20 years of a winning concept - a lightweight roadster that's purely about the experience between driver and machine. It's the Zoom-Zoom formula they've never strayed from.

Almost 90 years ago a spirit was born, they say....... on any given race day there are more Mazda's racing than any other manufacturer.  It's the spirit of the unconventional. A spirit that runs deep through Mazda's inspirational history and burns brightly within all the extraordinary Mazda people, who dared to be innovators, who were uncompromising in their approach to revolutionary design and engineering.

With a Mazda, driving it....... is an expression of exhilaration. It's a feeling of........ liberation that comes from experiencing the sheer joy of motion. Mazda builds cars that capture that feeling, imaginative cars, insightful cars, cars that get noticed.

We believe at Park auto Mall and are so passionate about Mazda's that we try to keep each model in stock at all times...... period!  If you feel this way too, your journey with Mazda  and Park Auto Mall has only just begun. Each Mazda is "Certified" in most cases still the balance of factory warranty still applies and like I said ...not only are we "always fair and always square" too but we "certify" each one of these for your continued piece of mind.

Some of our other "certified" Used Mazda St Petersburg, Fl. 33710 in stock are

2006 Mazda MX-5, manual, 27k miles

2007 Mazda 3, i auto, 42k miles

2008 Mazda 3, i touring, auto, alloys 49k miles

2008 Mazda 5, sport, 6 disc, auto, 35k miles

2008 Mazda 6 i sport, auto,  34k miles

Mazda, always the soul of the sports car.

Some local businesses have taken to social networks for marketing, and one local car dealership said the move is working well.

Dave Ingold, the marketing manager for Park Auto Mall, said he got the idea to use social networking as part of his marketing after selling a car in March.

"The next day, when I came to work, I got an e-mail from her inviting me to become her friend on Facebook," he said.

Ingold decided that social marketing tools were good for more than just socializing, and so he decided to do business using them.

• Getting set up meant spending several hours on the computer.  Now, every time he receives a car in inventory, it automatically shows up on the Twitter feed. He also lets potential customers know about offers.

"My latest message is, 'Whether it rolls or floats or flies, I'll take it in on trade,'" Ingold said.

Ingold said the work has paid off by driving people to the dealership Web site.

"I had about 1,850 visits, 1,850 on Saturday, which resulted in 11, 12 cars sold," he said.

Ingold estimates that about 20 percent of the cars sold since March have been because of Facebook and Twitter.