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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

The world of sport compacts has been turned on its ear, again, by the Subaru Impreza.

Already the stuff of World Rally legend, the Impreza has always impressed engineers and enthusiasts around the globe with its symmetrical all-wheel drive and the turbocharged Subaru EJ purring under its hood. But the 2011 Impreza WRXs break the mold – widening their appeal by widening their size.

The new 2011s are the first consumer WRX models to share the wide-body design of Subaru’s iconic WRX STI® performance model, which has turned heads at rally, autocross and road-racing events for years. Including the new-for-2011 wide-body four-door sedan and the classic WRX five-door model, the new Imprezas enjoy a roughly 1.5-inch increase in their front and rear track, firmer rear subframe bushings and wider 17-inch wheels – improvingtheir grip and strengthening Impreza’s aggressive road presence.

John Fanuzzi, Hassett of Wantagh’s Subaru sales manager and self-professed “car crazy,” has been an Impreza fan for years. Never at a loss for words when it comes to discussing autos and especially the Subaru line he proudly promotes, even John finds only one word to capture the essence of the 2011 Imprezas: “Wow!”

“What a car,” the auto enthusiast says. “And what a difference with the new wide-body designs. The wide-and-low trim not only improves handling and gives the driver a better sense of stability, but it creates a really consistent flow from the front to the rear. It’s so smooth … a beautiful car that drives beautifully.”

While stellar handling has been a consistent trademark of the Subaru line, there’s always been something else about the Impreza – power. And the 2011 WRX STI® models don’t disappoint, motivating drivers with high-boost, 305-horsepower, turbocharged/intercooled, four-cylinder Boxer engines and six-speed manual transmissions. (In its review, the New York Times notes that “rocket fuel [is] recommended.)

Depending on their specific handling needs, drivers can also choose from “Intelligent,” “Sport” and “Sport Sharp” automatic driving modes.

Along with all that power, all those racing-grade control options and that patented Subaru all-wheel-drive command comes the icing on this automotive cake: Missing from previous generations, the classic rear-wing spoiler makes a triumphant return on the 2011 Imprezas. (“You have to admit,” notes autoblog.com in its 2011 Impreza review, “the wing is pretty sweet.”)

Factor in better-lit control panels, Bluetooth® hands-free functions, iPod control capabilities, available navigation system and Subaru’s exclusive Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame body structure with front and rear crumple zones, and it adds up to a driving experience that’s “a complete joy,” according to AllAutoReviews.com: “If your criterion when choosing a car is impressive performance, safety or comfort, the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI® fits the bill.”

With their debut this summer, Hassett of Wantagh will feature the new Impreza models all season long. John is ready to show a new generation of driving enthusiasts just what makes the Subaru flagship so special, so come on in and check one out. Just remember: Rocket fuel sold separately.

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“It” Lives!

Monday, April 26th, 2010

We tell you all the time that “Hassett Has It,” and it’s true … but what is “it,” anyway?

Anyone who’s ever been to Hassett of Wantagh knows we’ve got the cars. Anyone who’s ever dealt with us for repairs or maintenance knows we’ve got the service. And anyone who’s ever bought a vehicle from us knows we’ve got the best prices. They don’t just call us Long Island’s No. 1-volume Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Subaru dealer, you know.

Individually, none of these things are “it.” Not every dealership is as committed as Hassett to the best selection, the best service and the best prices, and these things are critical to our success, but they’re still not “it,” not entirely.

“It” can be hard to define. You definitely know when it’s there and you definitely know when it’s not, but it’s still difficult to pin “it” down. One thing is certain, though: You can’t fake “it.”

And when you’re as good as Hassett, you don’t have to. For instance, consider Hassett’s exclusive Owner Advantage Program: On top of the selection, the service and the prices comes this goody bag of complimentary benefits, which apply to every vehicle Hassett sells.

“The Owner Advantage Program is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our loyal customers, and our way of saying ‘come on in’ to new customers,” says Hassett General Sales Manager Lou Evans. “We know we have the best prices on the greatest cars, we know we have the most efficient and professional service facilities on Long Island, and we’ve always made friendly and timely customer assistance a priority. But the Owner Advantage Program is the cherry on top … it’s our version of above-and-beyond.”

For a seven-time consecutive winner of the Ford Motor Co.’s President’s Award for Customer Service and a repeat winner of the Subaru Stellar Performer Award, improving customer service can be a daunting challenge. The Owner Advantage Program, therefore, had better be pretty special.

It is.

Free first service for all new and certified pre-owned vehicles. Every fifth oil change free. Unlimited free car washes for the first month of ownership. Free loaner cars available for scheduled service visits. Saturday service hours. Round-the-clock roadside assistance for all new vehicles. Exclusive access to Long Island’s largest parts inventory and the Island’s most skilled commercial truck service facility.

Add to these impressive benefits instant cash off on your next Hassett purchase, a rewards program offering five percent in service/parts credit for every dollar you spend and a plethora of impressive, vehicle-specific incentives – free first-year service and a 4-year, 50,000-mile, bumper-to-bumper warranty on all new Lincolns, and a three-year, 3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty on all new Ford, Mercury and Subaru vehicles – and you have the finest customer-appreciation package available.

You have the Hassett Owner Advantage Program. You have Hassett’s definition of “above and beyond.”

You have “it.”

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The Car Guy

Monday, April 26th, 2010

John Fanuzzi does not play golf.

He doesn’t collect stamps, or dress up to reenact Civil War battles, or do much fishing.

Hassett of Wantagh’s Subaru sales manager, in fact, claims only one hobby – one you might expect from a dude who’s been in the auto business since 1972.

“I’m car crazy,” John says, and it shows, whether he’s at Hassett discussing the Outback’s Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year Award or at home fiddling with his classic car collection.

John’s award-winning stash includes a 1966 Ford Mustang convertible and a 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7, each restored to its original glory. While the ’Stang has been “retired” by the Mustang Club of America – it’s won so many awards in the six years he’s owned it, the MCA bestowed this highest honor – it’s still a prominent part of John’s beloved pastime, right there with the Cougar he’s perfected over 20 years.

“It was my first classic car,” he says of the XR-7. “I’ve loved automobiles all my life. I remember driving around with my dad, sitting in the backseat naming all the different makes and models we saw on the road. I decided when I got out of college that I should pursue an automotive career.”

And he did, selling his first car in 1972 and fanning the flames in his spare time as well. “This is my golf game,” John notes, though it’s not like he stepped up to the first tee and ripped a 300-yard drive down the fairway.

At first, he admits, he was a clueless car collector: “I really didn’t know what I was doing. For instance, I had the Cougar painted but I didn’t do the engine compartment.”

John quickly shifted gears. He learned his game well, and eventually the Cougar enjoyed a “ground-up restoration” – everything was rebuilt and restored according to factory specifications, making the car “as close to new as possible,” he says. “To take a car that’s over 40 years old,” he says, “and have it look better than a brand-new car … that’s really saying something.”

For competition purposes, exterior aesthetics rule, so “having the original tires and wheels and the original mirror and things like that is critical,” John notes. “On my Cougar, even the original grill was restored.”

The result was a precision instrument in pristine condition, worthy of first-place awards at “concours shows” around the Northeast. The XR-7 has taken first place at the Rhinebeck (NY) Car Show, the Old Westbury Gardens Concours Show and Long Island’s Vanderbilt Invitational Concours, among other prestigious showcases.

Nothing to sneeze at, but not quite as impressive as John’s Mustang, a crown jewel worthy of any collection. The ’Stang was restored to what John calls “gold-trailered standards,” indicating it’s as close to assembly-line perfect as possible. “Everything has to be factory correct,” John notes, “from the spark plugs to the tires.”

This advanced TLC has resulted in six national and three grand-national awards from the MCA, atop a heap of other first-place nods. These are ultimate honors for an enthusiast like John, especially since maintaining classic cars to this degree is never easy.

“Getting the right parts is tough,” he says. “Original polyglass tires, for instance … they are not made anymore, so you have to really pursue it to find places that have them.”

John’s obviously serious about his hobby, as serious as he is about his work at Hassett. While Hassett is Long Island’s No. 1 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury dealer and John obviously has a history with Fords and Mercury’s, his professional focus is on Subarus – and he tackles this task with the same enthusiasm and knowledge.

“Subarus are great cars,” he says. “The International Institute for Highway Safety awarded Subaru the only manufacturer with 2010 Top Safety Picks for all models. The Outback was recently named Motor Trend’s 2010 Sport/Utility of the year, making Subaru the first car company to take home Motor Trend’s Sport/Utility twice in a row.”

There’s no questioning the reliability, safety and fun of a new Subaru. For John, one of the many keen and dedicated enthusiasts on Hassett’s staff, Subarus are the perfect match to those classic beauties filling the garage in his heart.

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More Than Just a Car Lot

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

We’ve mentioned, once or twice, that Hassett of Wantagh is Long Island’s No. 1-volume Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealer, and not exactly slacking with the Subarus, either. This is more than some statistical claim to fame stamped on a business card. It’s a truth we work hard to maintain, a fact we’re very proud of and, in the end, the ultimate reflection of Hassett’s drive to be the best – and our belief that being the best only starts with the best cars.
Where it goes from there is up to your dealership of choice. At Hassett, we think it should involve a deeper relationship with the customer than the typical browse/haggle/buy dalliance. Many of our customers are repeat buyers – longtime clients who know when they come to Hassett, they’re among friends.

To create and strengthen these bonds, Hassett makes every effort to understand our customers – what they want and need when they come see us, and what they don’t. That’s our definition of customer service, of making a relationship instead of a sale, and it’s just one of the reasons the Ford Motor Company has honored Hassett with its President’s Award for Exemplary Customer Service seven consecutive times.

You may know that Hassett carries a full line of Ford F-Series trucks – the No. 1-selling vehicle in the U.S. for 33 straight years – but do you know how far Hassett goes to understand the mindset of the typical truck buyer? Joe the Plumber, Larry the Landscaper, Eleanor the Electrician … these are the people on our minds, people with jobs to do who choose their rides based on performance, not promises.

So Hassett has joined the Nassau Suffolk Landscape Gardeners Association, and was an official exhibitor at the association’s 42nd annual Professional Turf, Plant and Tree Conference last week at the Nassau Coliseum. And in January, Hassett participated in the National Association of the Remodeling Industry tradeshow at the Cradle of Aviation Museum – as an official NARI member.

What does a car dealership have to do with landscaping and construction? Not much … except that these professional contractors are the ones buying the trucks, so Hassett wants to learn everything about them we can. What tools they carry. What materials they haul. How far they haul them, and under what conditions. Now, when contractors come in to discuss their truck requirements and options, Hassett is already wise to their needs – and can fill them better. That’s building a relationship that goes beyond the sale.

You also know about Hassett’s award-winning customer service (we just told you!), but did you know we want to meet you whether you’re buying a car or not? More and more past, current and future Hassett customers are signing on to our growing Social Media network, which includes Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages. Learn about upcoming deals and programs at our sprawling Sunrise Highway emporium, discuss personal Hassett experiences or just talk cars – however they tune in, this lively association of auto enthusiasts expands each day, and Hassett is thrilled to connect with and learn from each new friend.

When you’re No. 1, there’s always someone looking to take you down. That’s why Hassett of Wantagh always strives to put the customer first, ensuring that along with exceptional vehicles and superior deals, our customers and friends enjoy an outstanding car-buying experience. The greatest selection, the best prices and exemplary customer service that goes way above and beyond – when we say Hassett Has It, that’s what we’re talking about.

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Hassett & Shawnee Mt. Host Winter Adventure

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Record-shattering blizzards? Endless gray skies? Short, cold days and long, frigid nights? Don’t despair: Hassett of Wantagh is beating back the winter blues with an especially adventurous event.

It’s all downhill at Long Island’s most exciting Subaru dealer, where the Ski Hassett Subaru and Save event is gearing up for its big run. February may be the coldest month of the year, but the deals have never been hotter on one of America’s most popular makes. And through a special agreement with Hassett’s friends at Shawnee Mountain, everyone who purchases a new Subaru in February receives two lift tickets for a free day of fun at “the Poconos’ Favorite Ski Resort!”

From the weather-whipping Forester to the back-road-besting Outback, from the edgy WRX to the dynamic Legacy to the urban-legend Tribeca, all trendsetting Subaru models feature four-wheel independent suspensions for optimal handling, plus Subaru’s patented Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. And at Hassett Subaru, free Shawnee lift tickets make these outstanding vehicles even more special.

“Customers should take advantage of this fabulous promotion,” says John Fanuzzi, Hassett’s Subaru sales manager. “You take your rugged new Subaru up a mountain and you hit the slopes, and the skiing is on us. It’s terrific.”

A top dealership like Hassett naturally has friends in high places, so Hassett is thrilled to team with Shawnee on this special offer. Featuring 23 trails, terrain parks for all skill levels and the popular Pocono Plunge Snow Tubing Park, the East Stroudsberg, Pa., resort represents the best of the Poconos – the perfect winter adventure to break in your new action-packed Subaru!

Ski Hassett Subaru and Save also features “the best lease options ever on all Subaru models,” according to John, including the 2010 Outback – Motor Trend’s Sports Utility of the Year – and the rest of Subaru’s super-sleek, super-safe line. Subaru was the only manufacturer to receive 2010 IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models.

Just one of many reasons, he adds, why Subarus continue to achieve new popularity among American motorists.

“Hassett’s Subaru sales were up last year over 30 percent,” John says. “Subaru is one of the only manufacturers with a year over year sales increase, whereas most automakers, even Toyota, were down.

“The redesigned Forester and the redesigned Outback Legacy are extremely popular cars,” he adds. “With all the latest technologies and safety features, it’s a whole different world.”

Ski Hassett Subaru and Save runs throughout February. For more information, visit www.hassettautomotive.com, or stop in and chat with John, or any of Hassett’s friendly representatives. See you on the slopes!

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“Reduce, reuse, recycle.”

Friday, January 15th, 2010

It’s the mantra of a world going green … but an auto dealership? That depends on the dealership, of course. At Hassett of Wantagh – where the Ford Fusion Hybrid, the North American International Auto Show’s prized Car of the Year, is among the best sellers – reducing, reusing and recycling take entirely different meanings, and important ones at that.

Namely: Reduce your expenses, reuse some of the highest-quality automobiles in the world and recycle your enthusiasm for the car-buying process.

Hassett is giving older cars new leases on life through its well-stocked and meticulously maintained Pre-Owned Division. According to Pre-Owned Sales Manager Sal Rivela, the division is tearing it up of late – a sign, Sal suggests, of a national economy on the mend.

“Things were so bad last year, and a lot of buyers stayed away,” he says. “Now they’re coming back, and they’re looking at pre-owned first as they try to stay within a budget.”

That’s never been easier at Hassett, where up to 100 top-quality pre-owned vehicles are waiting for a new home. Makes and models of every shape and size – four-cylinders or six, practical mid-sizes or sporty convertibles, even the coveted Shelby GT500 – are readily available, along with “the biggest inventory of pre-owned Ford Mustangs on the Island,” according to Sal.

“We specialize in Mustangs,” he adds. “They’re the hottest cars right now.”

Pre-owned Ford Explorers are popular among those in the market for an affordable and reliable SUV, Sal notes, while pre-owned pickups – particularly Ford’s super-tough F-250 – are also showing resiliency.

Every vehicle in Hassett’s Pre-Owned Division undergoes a 131-point checkup, an exhaustive battery of tests designed to optimize the vehicle’s residual value and street life. The best of the best become Hassett Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, with six-year/100,000-mile warranties, 24-hour roadside assistance, lower interest rates – currently as low as 3.9 percent – and even a full tank of gas.

And for every pre-owned vehicle Hassett offers, the dealership provides a Carfax report at no charge. “We have absolutely nothing to hide,” Sal says.

Longtime customers expect nothing less from a dealership with a 26-year history of stellar service. And with Hassett offering top-dollar for trade-ins and planning a bevy of pre-owned specials for the coming President’s Week sales bonanza, the time is right to come in and check out the deals.

“These are great cars,” Sal says. “And the best part: They’ve already gone through depreciation. When customers go with one of our certified pre-owned cars or trucks, it’s all about short- and long-term savings … and finding the perfect vehicle, at exactly the right price.”

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Regarding Henry

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

To our friends and neighbors:

American business icon Henry Ford once noted, “Business is never so healthy as when, like a chicken, it must do a certain amount of scratching around for what it gets.” This was certainly a year for scratching, but thanks to our steadfast clients and some terrific deals on some really great cars, Hassett of Wantagh is stronger than ever.

So as we come to the end of 2009’s political and economic roller coaster, we want to thank the loyal customers who stuck with us through these tough times.

The recession that dramatically weakened our national economy is “officially” over, but its effects are still with us. America has just started on the road to recovery. This will be a difficult test of our national mettle, but as always, America will rise to the challenge. At Long Island’s No. 1 volume Ford, Lincoln, Mercury dealer, we’re proud to do our part by providing solid jobs – from the service lane to our showroom – and the most reliable vehicles on America’s roads.

You know, while Ford built what is arguably the most successful company in history, the Great Depression lurked. But Ford, as much a visionary as an automaker, was characteristically prepared. By 1929, he’d opened assembly plants in Australia, India and France, and had successful dealerships on six continents. Far from abandoning his American operations, the brilliant industrialist was actually addressing several concerns: A staunch believer in peace through international trade, he was also ensuring Ford Motor Co.’s continued viability, despite a declining American economy. “Before everything else,” Ford would say, “getting ready is the secret of success.”

There’s a sweet logic there. We’re getting ready for a big 2010 – but first, we’re closing 2009 with an expression of gratitude for our customers and friends: Hassett, a six-time winner of the Ford Motor Co. President’s Award for Exemplary Customer Service, is tying ribbons on a pair of customer-appreciation events, the Lincoln “Wish List” event and the Ford Year-End Sales Event.

“Wish List” is how Lincoln does a year-end clearance: the season’s best values on the entire 2010 line, including the standard in luxury sedans, the MKS; the mighty midsized MKZ; the finer all-wheel drive crossover, the MKX; and the all-new seven passenger luxury crossover MKT.

Representing the latest in opulence and technology, the Lincoln line (featuring the popular Active Park Assist system) boasts unmatched power, environmental responsibility and high-tech comfort – from the MKT’s three rows of luxury seating to the MKS’s available EcoBoost™ engine (V8 thrust with V6 thirst) to the MKX’s panoramic Vista Roof™. This “Wish List” has it all, wrapped in phenomenal prices, outstanding financing options, generous rebates and great lease deals. That’s what we call an economic recovery!

Also waiting under our tree is the Ford Year-End Sales Event, which features great deals on some of America’s safest cars. In fact, when the Virginia-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded its “top safety pick” this week to 19 passenger cars for the 2010 model year, Ford Motor Co. led the way with six awards.

Subaru, another make we know a few things about here at Hassett, tied for second with five Insurance Institute awards. For the record, neither the Honda Accord nor the Toyota Camry were among the Insurance Institute’s 2010 “top safety picks.”

Ford’s Insurance Institute honors came on the heels of Motor Trend Magazine naming the Ford Fusion its 2010 Car of the Year. The Fusion – which Motor Trend dubbed the “do-it-all sedan [that’s] better, smarter, nicer, prettier, comfier, leaner, meaner and greener in every way” – is one of several Ford models featured in the spectacular Year-End Sales Event. Also featured is the Ford Escape, always a favorite of the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.

“A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business,” according to old Henry Ford, and we couldn’t agree more. So we’re working hard to thank a community that has always embraced us. From our family to yours, have the safest and happiest of holiday seasons. We’ll see you out on the road!

Best,

Lou Evans, General Manager, Hassett of Wantagh

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Adventure! Romance! And some wicked new cars!

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

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It’s like a Hollywood movie premier! Only it’s not Hollywood, it’s Wantagh. And it’s not a movie, it’s the all-new 2010 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Subaru Outback. And it’s not a premier … but it is a major event.

OK, so, it’s not at all like a Hollywood movie premier. But for driving enthusiasts and anyone looking for a great deal on new wheels, it’s a bona fide blockbuster.

September 24 is the day and Hassett of Wantagh is the place for the 2010 Subaru Love at First Sight Preview Event. Hassett is one of the first U.S. dealerships to take delivery of the shiny new Legacy and Outback models, and it’s pulling out all the stops for a one-night-only showcase filled with amazing cars, spectacular deals and a full slate of family fun.

DJ Jim Douglas and the WKJY staff are slated to emcee an event filled with music, food and fantastic prizes. But no spectacle (in Hollywood or Wantagh) is complete without romance and adventure, so the real stars of this show are the 2010 Legacy and the 2010 Outback.

Confident, dynamic and fun – that sums up the irresistible new Legacy, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick featuring enhanced stopping power, all-wheel drive performance, optional turbocharger for the zippy boxer engine and a spacious, totally redesigned interior. One test drive and you’ll see how thrilling a sedan can be – one look and you’ll fall in love all over again.

Climb behind the wheel of the new Outback and let the adventure begin! A bold new take on Subaru’s most rugged model, the Outback’s symmetrical all-wheel drive, higher ground clearance (8.7 inches), enviable fuel economy (29 MPG highway) and ready-for-anything options (fold-away roof rails, under-floor cargo storage, 12-volt outlets and more) let you tackle any driving challenge. Take it for a spin and you’ll know – the horizon has never been closer.

Making these attractive vehicles even more desirable is Subaru’s Guaranteed Trade-In Program (ensuring the highest possible trade-in price for your old Subaru, plus an additional $500 in Subaru Rewards) and a complimentary two-year maintenance program for all new vehicles purchased during the Love at First Sight event.

The fun and deals are scheduled to run from 5:30 pm to 9 pm at Hassett of Wantagh, located at 3530 Sunrise Highway. See you Thursday, Sept. 24, and remember: When it comes to spectacular romance and adventure, only Hassett Has It!

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Recycled Rides: Cash for Clunkers Program Sweetens the Deal for Customers with Trade-ins

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

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Hassett of Wantagh, Long Island’s largest Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Subaru dealer is proud to announce their participation in the Cash for Clunkers stimulus program, which kicked off on July 24th.

This eagerly anticipated, government-sponsored program makes it easier and more affordable than ever for customers to turn in their old vehicles for vouchers of up to $4,500 toward the purchase of a new ride!

At Hassett of Wantagh, customers who take advantage of this program will receive a government voucher of $3,500 or $4,500 toward the purchase of one of 20 fuel-efficient Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models or any Subaru in exchange for their qualifying trade in. The Cash for Clunkers voucher is in ADDITION to all other manufacturer incentives offered when purchasing a new vehicle.

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To see if you qualify and for additional information, visit www.cashforclunkers.ford.com or download a printed
reference guide below:

Then visit Hassett of Wantagh, Long Island’s No. 1 Volume Dealer, to RECYCLE YOUR RIDE! The program runs through Nov 1, 2009, or until the government allotment of $1 billion runs out. HASSETT HAS IT!

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The Subaru Legacy: Bigger and Better Than Ever Before and HASSETT HAS IT!

Friday, July 24th, 2009

The 2010 Subaru Legacy has arrived at Hassett of Wantagh, and everyone here is so excited! Redesigned inside and out, this car is super-loaded with features guaranteed to please even the most discriminating car buyer. The Legacy is available with three different engines, which gives customers the option of choosing a car with power best suited to their individual driving needs.

Always stylish, affordable and smart, this all-new fifth generation incarnation is even better than its predecessors. The 2010 version sports sleek and sophisticated styling inside and out, more trunk space, more headroom, a wider wheel base, better fuel economy, smoother acceleration, optional fingertip Bluetooth control capability, unbelievable stereo sound and much, much more.

For the technical aficionados: The new Lineartronic transmission has a surprisingly better mpg than the manual transmission, achieving a best-in-class EPA rating of 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. The Lineartronic tranny features paddle shifters that allow downshifting to occur in as little as a tenth of a second and ensure a smooth and satisfying ride; manual and automatic versions are available, making the Legacy appealing to all drivers.

Check back to find out the date of Hassett of Wantagh’s “Legacy Event” in August! Or, contact us on the Hassett website and ask for an invitation. For more information on the 2010 Legacy and to see the Kelly Blue Book review, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7ryv9UWJyU

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