Monday, June 24, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Coming to Jim Butler Chevrolet


The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 is the whole package. With a sporty sleek style and crazy performance numbers, you will not want to miss out on 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Z51 coming soon to Jim Butler Chevrolet in St. Louis!

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 performance estimates have finally been revealed and they are quite impressive.  Equipped with the Z51 performance package and magnetic ride control, the base car’s 6.2-liter V-8 has 455 horsepower and 460 Ib-ft of torque. The 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Z51 is estimated to hit 60 mph in about 3.8 seconds. According to Chevy the 2014 Corvette can come down from 60 mph in 107 feet.

The exterior of the new 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Z51 displays more pronounced creases and larger vents. The hood and roof are both constructed of carbon fiber. The Chevy Corvette also has new rhomboid shaped taillamps to really make you stand out on the streets in St. Louis.

Stay tuned to our blog to find out when the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 will be at Jim Butler Chevrolet in St. Louis!





Chevrolet Gets More Awards than Any Brand in Initial Quality

Jim Butler Chevrolet is proud to announce that Chevrolet took home more awards than any other brand in a recent study conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. Chevrolet had five segment awards and ranked fifth among nameplates for initial quality in the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.

The Initial Quality Study calculates its results by surveying more than 83,000 purchasers of new 2013 model year vehicles at 90 days of ownership.  The study gives manufacturers information that is helpful to identify any issues and to help seek out future improvements needed.

Chevrolet had its best-ever performance in this year’s study. The following show the Segment leaders for Chevrolet:

  •          Segment Award Recipients
          -  Camaro - Midsize Sporty
          -  Impala - Large Car
          -  Tahoe - Large CUV
          -  Silverado HD – Large Heavy-Duty Pickup
          -  Avalanche – Large Light Duty Pickup

  •          Segment Leaders
           -   Spark – Ranked 2nd – City Car
           -  Equinox – Ranked 3rd – Compact SUV
           -   Silverado LD – Ranked 3rd – Large Light Duty Pickup
                               
 At Jim Butler Chevrolet, we strive to give you the best quality vehicles around. Check out our inventory at Jim Butler Chevrolet in St. Louis and go home with one of these award winning Chevys today!








Friday, June 21, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Impala at Jim Butler Chevrolet



The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has made vast changes since its original model was introduced in 1958. The all-new 2014 Chevy Impala is on the lot now at Jim Butler Chevrolet in St. Louis showing off its reinvented design.

With 305 horsepower under the hood and a 3.6L V-6 engine, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala does not disappoint. The V-6 has a smooth sound with hardly any harsh vibrations making it one of the best around. The 2014 Chevy Impala 6.0-second 0-60 and 14.8-second quarter-mile times rank as a leader among other vehicles.

The all-new Impala comes with the LT Convenience package which includes rear camera, navigation, hyperactive forward-collision-warning system, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitors. Along with updated safety and technology, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala has premium heated seating and plenty of leg room.


Check out the 2014 Chevrolet Impala inventory at Jim Butler Chevrolet in St. Louis!



Tuesday, June 11, 2013

GM Adds Free Service Plan for 2014 Models at Jim Butler Chevrolet



On June 6th 2013, General Motors announced that they will be adding a new maintenance plan to select 2014 models at Jim Butler Chevrolet and other dealers. The plan applies to select 2014 Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC cars, trucks and crossovers. Similar short-term promotions have been implemented in the past such as leases and closeout programs however the new program will cover all three brands including both purchases and leases.

The new program will include recommended services for two years or 24,000 miles and cover retail customers in St. Louis. This also includes up to four service visits in the 24-month period which will cover oil and filter changes, tire rotations and 27-point vehicle inspections. The program will also be retroactive to new 2014 models already sold and transferable to subsequent owners.

BMW, Jaguar, Mini, Volvo, and VW are other manufacturers that also include a maintenance plan, however GM’s program seems to top them all. Jim Butler Chevrolet will keep you posted on when the new plan will start up in St. Louis!


Source: Caranddriver.com

Thursday, June 6, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet SS Returns to Rear-Wheel Drive at Jim Butler Chevrolet


It has been nearly 17 years since Jim Butler Chevrolet has seen a Chevrolet rear-drive sedan in St. Louis. The 2014 Chevrolet SS will make its appearance at showroom floors this fall and arrive in St. Louis sometime next year.

The 2014 Chevy SS is estimated to do 0-60 in about five seconds putting it behind the Charger SRT8 and just about even with the Taurus SHO. Under the hood is a 6.2-liter V-8 and six-speed automatic transmission producing 415 horsepower.

The 2014 Chevrolet SS will only be offered in one model with standard performance features. The 2014 Chevy SS sits on forged aluminum 19-inch wheels with 245/40ZR tires in the front and 275/35ZR rubber in the back. Also included in performance features are 14-inch front Brembo brakes with two-piece rotors and four piston calipers. Customers will have five exterior colors to choose from including: Mystic Green, Silver Ice Metallic, Red Hot 2, Phantom Black Metallic, and Heron White. All interior colors will be Jet Black with sport front bucket seats.

The interior of the 2014 Chevy SS will be equipped with standard features including Chevrolet MyLink with touch screen and navigation, a Bose premium audio system, a color head-up display, rearview camera with rear-park assist, heated and ventilated front seats, blind-spot alert and lane-departure warning, and keyless entry with push-start button. Also available will be a power sunroof and a full-size spare tire.

Jim Butler Chevrolet will keep you posted on when the 2014 Chevrolet SS will be arriving in St. Louis!