Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles is ready to head into the New Year, and to get the year off to a great start we're going to do it with a New Name! Introducing  Dick Scott's Freedom Powersports! We are looking for Big things in 2016 and we feel that our new name better reflects all of the products and services we have to offer you, our customer. It's still the same great staff & service - just a new name that invokes the way you feel every time you're on the road or trail.

We will still offer all of our same great brands but we are also excited to bring you our New, expanded Pre-Owned Superstore! We will continue to offer ALL pre-owned makes and models with even more options to choose from! Along with our great selection of parts and accessories we continue to be your full service powersports dealership and all at the best prices in town! Come in and see all the new and exciting things going on with Dick Scott's Freedom Powersports today!

Thank you for continuing to be a valued Dick Scott customer!

Two words best sum up the 2016 Dodge Journey's success: "versatility and value." With a price starting just under $22,000, the Journey undercuts more expensive rivals like the Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe and Honda Pilot. Granted, two of the three come standard with a V6 engine, and the 4-cylinder Journey has neither the power nor the features (Bluetooth isn't even standard) to compete with the above-mentioned group. However, the Journey's higher trim levels do come well appointed and can be equipped with one of the most powerful V6 engines in this class. Though aging, the 2016 Dodge Journey still has some surprises in store, such as clever in-floor storage and one of the best infotainment systems money can buy.

Those who need 7-passenger accommodations and are on a limited budget will appreciate the 4-cylinder engine offered on four of the five available Journey trims. The family-friendly Journey is extremely versatile with lots of places to hide cargo and precious items.

If you need a large 3rd-row seat, a Chevy Traverse or Honda Pilot makes a better choice. The Journey's 4-cylinder engine and outdated 4-speed automatic are not the best choice for a 7-passenger SUV. Look to the Kia Sorento for a better 4-cylinder entry model, as well as a better warranty.

2016 sees the entry-level AVP trim dropped and the model lineup reduced to just five trim levels. SE, SXT and Crossroad trims have lower base prices than last year, while a new Crossroad Plus trim builds on the success of the Crossroad by offering standard leather seating and the Uconnect 8.4-inch display.

Driving Impressions Those accustomed to older, truck-based SUVs will be quite pleased with the way Dodge's Journey crossover SUV for 2016 rides and drives. A unit body and advanced suspension setup help the Journey return car-like driving characteristics similar to a tall-riding station wagon, which is essentially what the Journey is. Confident on highway runs and surprisingly agile over narrow, twisting roads, the Journey is devoid of the bobbing and weaving one might experience in a truck-based SUV. Although we found the 173-horsepower 4-cylinder engine adequate with two people aboard, any additional bodies or cargo demands the Pentastar V6, which delivers an additional 100 horsepower and nearly the same fuel economy. We like the Journey's upright seating position and found the front seats to be remarkably supportive and comfortable, even after driving long distances.

Dodge's Journey SUV for 2016 has numerous clever storage ideas. Not only does the rear seat fold flush, there are additional storage bins beneath the 2nd-row floor and front-passenger seat cushion. The same seat can fold flat to better accommodate long items such as a surfboard and skis.

Dodge's Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 engine is not only smooth and powerful, it also returns impressive fuel economy on par with the Journey's smaller 4-cylinder engine.

The 2016 Dodge Journey's cabin is available in a 2-row, 5-passenger layout or as a 3-row, 7-passenger configuration. Passenger space for adults is commendable up front and good in the second row, but legroom is very tight in the third row, which is best left for kids or occasional use. One of the best features of the Journey is its available Uconnect infotainment system. In addition to a large and easy-to-use 8.4-inch touch screen centered in the dash, there are supplementary buttons for climate and audio that are simple to see and use.

Is it a sport-utility vehicle or the reincarnation of a station wagon? With the 2016 Journey from Dodge, its 192.4-inch length exceeds much of the competition, but Dodge's designers have given it exterior treatments such as the chrome-trimmed cross-hair grille and eye-catching aluminum-alloy wheel choices that keep it from being merely bland. If a more stylish look is important, opt for the R/T version, with its 19-inch wheels, monochromatic treatment and distinctive R/T labels. For a tougher-looking version, there's the Dodge Journey Crossroad, which features a faux skidplate, standard roof rails and blacked-out wheels.

The 2016 Dodge Journey 7-passenger crossover SUV is available in a five trims, from the base SE to the top-line R/T. At its most basic, the 2016 Journey includes dual-zone climate control, 4.3-inch touch-screen media center, keyless entry and push-button start, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and power windows and door locks. Entertainment is provided by a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD system with auxiliary and USB inputs, but no Bluetooth streaming as standard. Safety features include electronic traction and stability control, anti-lock brakes, front-seat side airbags and side-curtain airbags for all rows.

Plenty of options can be had on the 2016 Journey. Among the more popular are 3-row seating (Flexible Seating Group), traction-enhancing all-wheel drive in lieu of the standard front-drive setup, an 8.4-inch touch-screen Uconnect infotainment system and navigation. Amenities that bring an upscale feel include leather seating, Infinity speakers, rear-seat video entertainment system with 9-inch screen and two wireless headphones, in-car Wi-Fi hotspot, and heated front seats and heated steering wheel. A Driver Convenience Group adds a rearview camera and distance-alert function when in reverse, but more advanced safety functions like blind-spot monitoring and automatic braking are not available.

Two engines are available for Dodge's 2016 Journey crossover SUV. Standard on lower trims is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that makes an only-adequate 173 horsepower. The engine we recommend is the 283-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 that is optional on all but base Dodge Journeys and standard in higher trims. The V6 is also your only choice if you require all-wheel drive (AWD) instead of the standard front-wheel drive (FWD) to deal with inclement weather and slippery roads. Both engines run on regular unleaded gasoline. All Dodge Journeys use automatic transmissions, with the 4-cylinder stuck with an older-style 4-speed and the 6-cylinder using a newer 6-speed. The Journey's towing capacity is on the light end, limited to 1,000 pounds with the 4-cylinder and 2,500 with the V6.

2.4-liter inline-4 (SE, SXT, Crossroad)

173 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm

166 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm

EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/26 mpg

3.6-liter V6 (SE, SXT, Crossroad, R/T)

283 horsepower @ 6,350 rpm

260 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm

EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/25 mpg (FWD), 16/24 mpg (AWD)

The 2016 Dodge Journey has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting just under $22,000, including destination charge. Better-equipped mid-level versions of the Journey such as the SXT and Crossroad are in the mid-$20,000 range, while a top-line R/T version with AWD reaches the mid-$30,000 level. At its base price, the Dodge Journey SE remains the lowest-priced midsize SUV, and even after climbing trims is a good value among midsize SUVs such as the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, Mazda CX-9 and Kia Sorento. The Mitsubishi Outlander with seating for seven is also a value leader among 3-row SUVs, but is smaller than the Journey. Before buying, be sure to check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for their new Journey SUV. In the years ahead, the Journey's residual value is expected to be average, still lagging the Toyota Highlander.

Read more at: http://www.kbb.com/dodge/journey/2016/?r=45198081889915920

The debut of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica marks a lot more than a name change and a new, sixth-generation version of Chrysler's minivans.

For one, it's the first minivan on the U.S. market to get a plug-in hybrid version, the Pacifica Hybrid, which will offer 30 miles of pure electric driving on a charge. Secondly, it signals a new direction for these vans-not just in their far more flamboyant styling, but in a package that for the first time won't be essentially mimicked with a Dodge version.

The Grand Caravan and its sliding side doors on the way out, to be replaced this next year by a model that's expected to offer comparable three-row seating and space but characteristically brawnier Dodge styling and hinged rear doors.

Last week at the Detroit Auto Show we caught up with Tim Kuniskis, the North American head of passenger-car brands for Dodge, SRT, Chrysler, and Fiat, for some more details. And while he wouldn't reveal any more information about the Grand Caravan's replacement, found out a lot more about the how and why the Pacifica took the form it did.

Chrysler minivans winnowed down to one-Pacifica

"It's going to be ultimately the only minivan in the portfolio, going head-to-head against a long list of mainstream competitors," said Kuniskis. "So making sure we had all the right package and content, and being able to price this vehicle... you'll see that we'll be lined up well against our competitors in the segment."

The Pacifica is built on what's called the RU platform. The RU vehicles don't share any likeness, components, or geometric "hard points" with the RT predecessors, which arrived in 2008; and it's not related to the "short wide" platform that underpins the Jeep Cherokee, among others.

It was entirely developed by Chrysler's U.S. engineering team, with scalability and the easy addition of all-wheel drive in mind, and it can apply to cars, vans, or SUVs, down to compact (D) size.

Kiniskis says that the team wanted to overcome the "mental image of a minivan," and decided on the name change from Town & Country to Pacifica "because as we moved through the development of the vehicle we realized that this is a complete, revolutionary change."

Not the first time Pacifica has signaled a sea change

Reviving the nameplate might not be a positive to everyone, as the previous Pacifica did suffer from some quality issues-such as transmission woes-but it was noteworthy in design, as one of the first SUVs to undergo a rather revolutionary change, pitting it against the Lexus RX in some respects. Even today, Kuniskis says, they found that the name has "good consideration and awareness."

The spark for emphasizing design this time around came in part from the strong (and mostly positive) reception of the Chrysler 700C Concept from four years ago, which was an early test of the waters for more radical change. Then, Chrysler then wasn't sure what kind of reception the van might get from the press, and thus revealed it in "stealth mode," quietly unveiling it on the auto-show stand, without a conference or immediate press release.

"We kind of tested the boundaries of how far can you push the design of a minivan [with the 700C]," Kuniskis said. "From that stage, we took several design concepts out to research, and invited several CUV and minivan intenders to come out and see it. At the end of the day, he says, the takeaway message was that they wanted a stylish vehicle but didn't want to compromise on the space and comfort of a minivan.

"We pushed the design as far as we could," he added.

A new opportunity with Millennials

Putting more emphasis on design and technology also goes over well with Millennials, who are having kids and looking for family vehicles-and in many cases, entering the vehicle market for the first time, without the preconceptions that Gen X parents had about minivans.

The automaker clearly has some big sales hopes for the Pacifca. Chrysler is targeting as many sales as for the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country combined-or about 190,000 sales this past year, when they were down somewhat as the result of four months of assembly plant retooling.

On the Chrysler side, the next big step is building the brand, Kuniskis concedes. "You know when you look for well-defined brands in the marketplace, it's either a product attribute that helps people define the brand, or it's an emotional, aspirational connection that helps people want to connect with that brand," he said.

"On Dodge we have product plus bad-boy attitude; we've got to do a better job identifying a product attribute and an emotional connection for Chrysler, and that's our next job."

Read more at: http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1102021_2017-chrysler-pacifica-a-paradigm-shift-for-minivans-as-dodge-preps-crossover?fbfanpage

Email us at AutoTips@DickScott.com   

 
*Right from the Start Seminars are available to new vehicle owners.

For small business owners, convenience counts.

And BusinessLink means one-stop sales and service:

- Complimentary membership, no dues, no fees

- Priority next-available bay service for your business vehicles

- Extended service/repair hours

- Free loaners for selected vehicles

- Free shuttle service

- ON THE JOB* - An inventory of commercial vehicles

- Expertise in commercial financing options

- 24/7 towing service available

Visit our BusinessLink Page for more Details!

  

 

ACHIEVE CHARTER ACADEMY - 3250 Denton Rd, Canton, MI 48188

ADAMS STEM ACADEMY - 503 Oak St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

ADAMS UPPER ELEMENTARY - 33475 Palmer Rd, Westland, MI 48186

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY - 300 S Henry Ruff Road, Westland, MI 48186

BACH SCHOOL / PTO - 600 W Jefferson, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

COOLIDGE ELEMENTARY / PTA - 30500 Curtis, Livonia, MI 48152

COOLIDGE ELEMENTARY / Art Department - 30500 Curtis, Livonia, MI 48152

COOPER UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL / 28550 Ann Arbor Tr, Westland, MI 48185

CRESCENT ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL / 40440 Palmer Rd, Canton, MI 48188

DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 36500 Wixom Rd, Novi, MI 48374

DEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION - PO Box 292, DeWitt, MI 48820

DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL - 45083 Hanford Rd, Canton, MI 48187

EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL - 1042 Mill St, Plymouth, MI 48170

EDGEMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 125 S Edgemont St, Belleville, MI 48111

FAITH OUTREACH MINISTRIES - 14500 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48227

FARMINGTON HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL / 29995 W Twelve Mile Rd, Farmington, MI 48374

GALLIMORE ELEMENTARY / PTO Fundraiser - 8375 N Sheldon Rd, Canton, MI 48187

GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL - 1851 Radcliff, Garden City, MI 48135

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH - PO Box 1055, Belleville, MI 48111

GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA - 9300 Hubbard St, Livonia, MI 48150

HAYES ELEMENTARY PTA - 30600 Louise, Westland, MI 48185
 

ISBISTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO / 9300 N Canton Center Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170

JET BOX BASEBALL CLUB / 19372 Bush Dr, Macomb, MI 48044

JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/Visually Impaired Program - 14201 Hubbard, Livonia, MI 48154

JOHNSON UPPER ELEMENTARY / PTA - 8400 Hix Rd, Westland, MI 48185

LIVINGSTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS - 8877 Main St, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL - 33300 Cowan Rd, Westland, MI 48185

MIDWEST TAE KWON DO / 584 W Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI 48170

MILLER ELEMENTARY / PTO - 43721 Hanford Rd, Canton, MI 48187

MIRACLE LEAGUE OF PLYMOUTH - 525 Farmer St, Plymouth, MI 48170

NORTHVILLE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION - 501 W Main St, Room 211, Northville, MI 48167

NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL / Boys Basketball - 45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168

NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL / Hockey Boosters - PO Box 59, Northville, MI 48167

ORCHARD HILLS ELEMENTARY PTO - 41900 Quince Novi, MI 48375

ORCHARD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH -  30450 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL / 1151 William St, Plymouth, MI 48170

PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL - 46081 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170

SALEM HIGH SCHOOL / Student Congress - 46181 Joy Rd, Canton, MI 48187

SALEM ROCKETTES - 46181 Joy Road, Canton, MI 48187

SPENCER ELEMENTARY PTO - 10639 Spencer Rd., Brighton, MI 48114
 

WAYNE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL / Robotics Team - 3001 Fourth St, Wayne, MI 48184

WILLIAMSTON ELEMENTARY / PTSA - 16141 Winchester Dr, Northville, MI 48168

WILLIAMSTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-THE OPEN TABLE - 211 S Putnam St, Williamston, MI

    Plymouth                                         Fowlerville

Thank you for all the wonderful Cards and Letters that we have received

to send to the troops!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

 

 

Thank you again for being a valued Dick Scott customer and newsletter subscriber!