2014 Subaru Forester

Your Tacoma area Subaru dealer understands that there's power in finding the perfect balance. And Forester offers the combination of appealing design, astounding versatility and crash-test proven safety that'll empower you for all the adventures you encounter every day.

The 2014 Subaru Forester at Tacoma Subaru comes with versatility in mind. Tacoma Subaru carries a wide array of well-equipped Foresters, starting at some of the most cost effective trim packages all the way up to the most luxury loaded Subaru Forester on the market. All of Tacoma Subaru's Foresters come with symmetrical all-wheel drive and vehicle dynamics control (VDC) standard, making any Subaru you choose one of the safest vehicles on the road today.

Tacoma Subaru knows how much Subaru owners love to take advantage of all of life's experiences and our team is committed to ensuring that every moment in your new 2014 Subaru Forester is a memorable one. We understand the needs of our loyal Seattle and Tacoma area Subaru owners and are confident that your experience in purchasing your new 2014 Subaru Forester will be unlike any other car buying experience.

 

 

The 2013 Nissan Altima at Olympia Nissan

2013 Nissan Altima

The 2013 NissanAltima at Olympia Nissan has proven that the new 2013 Altima is succeeding in that rare role of a practical five-passenger family sedan that is also enjoyable to drive. Olympia Nissan has been a part of a brand that has produced five generations of the Nissan Altima sedan, the newest one for 2013. It has more recently been aimed at traditional segment leaders, with rapid evolutions in its features, finesse and power. As a result, it has become one of those segment leaders itself.

While the NissanAltima coupe remains related to last year's car, the Nissan Altima sedan is completely redesigned for 2013. Olympia Nissan has seen the exterior and interior be completely revamped, with a focus on a more upscale look and feel throughout. Important engineering revisions on the 2013 Nissan Altima have markedly improve fuel economy, particularly for four-cylinder models, while updated suspension and steering designs maintain the Nissan Altima's reputation as one of the market's best-handling family sedans.

Olympia Nissan customers would agree that the 2013 Nissan Altima sedan is characterized by its responsive handling, composed ride, user-friendly electronics features and a high-quality cabin.

Olympia Nissan offers the Nissan Altima in seven different trim levels -- four attached to the 2.5-liter four-cylinder and three to the 3.5-liter V6. The 182-horsepower four-cylinder returns 31 mpg combined, while the 270-hp V6 gets 25 mpg combined. Both come standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

Our Olympia Nissan customers have been very impressed with the 2013 Nissan Altima. The Nissan Altima does all the little things right, and goes the extra mile with its rewarding driving dynamics and high-end cabin. Much like The Nissan Altima, Olympia Nissan strives to go that extra mile in providing exception customer service to its communities in Tacoma, Lacey, Fife, Puyallup, Federal Way, Auburn, and Renton Washington!

National Car Care Month - April 2013

April is National Car Care Month

Free Inspections in April at all Bruce Titus Automotive locations.

Mother nature is shaking off her winter coat and getting ready to heat things up with warmer weather and the Summer months just around the corner.  Through the cold dark days of Winter, Summer can seem so far off that you feel that it may never arrive, but in no time it will be here.  Spring is a perfect transition time from Winter to Summer to take a look at your vehicle and assess your needs before the Summer driving season is upon you.

Over the last few months we have talked about the maintenance needs of your vehicle.  While we aren't going to go into great depth today, we want to provide you a quick list of things you should be checking on your vehicle now to prepare for the upcoming warmer weather.

Check All Fluids:  this includes engine oil, power steering fluid, brake and transmission fluids, your windshield washer fluid and antifreeze/coolant levels.  As we have previously discussed, the fluids in your vehicle break down over time and use.  The rate of the breakdown depends on many variables including driving habits, climate and the type of fluid being used.  Regardless, all fluid has a limited life span, and even if you don't drive often and leave your car parked in a cozy garage, your fluids still need to be changed regularly to keep your vehicle healthy. 

Check the battery:  The battery is the easiest component to forget, until it fails.  Perhaps you have had a couple of hard starts, but thought nothing of it.  Batteries life varies greatly, as with all things driving habits, climate and quality of the battery are a factor.  The average battery life is only about 3 years.  Again, that is an average, lower quality batteries are only designed to last around 2 years, where higher end batteries state an estimated life of up to 5 years.  It is important to check your battery regularly and to avoid inconvenient no-start situations, replace at the first sign of wear.

Hoses and Belts:  Hoses and belts should be checked regularly and replaced at the first sign of wear.  Wear can be anything from minor fraying to cracking or brittle.  Belts will often stretch with wear and come loose, these don't always need to be replaced, but they should be tightened.  If they are left unattended, the part of the engine affected could wear sooner because it has to work harder.

Check Brake System:  The brakes are a critical safety feature in your vehicle, one that all too often is ignored until they are loud or there is a problem or failure.  Your brake pads should, at minimum, be checked at each service interval, however, it is recommended that you have your service technician perform a complete inspection of brake linings, rotors, drums, and pads at least every other service or approximately every 6 months.  Again, break wear is greatly affected by driving habits. 

Exhaust System:  Check for leaks, damage, broken supports or hangers, or if there is unusual noise.

Check Heating, Ventilation and Cooling System (HVAC):  the proper heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and air quality.  A/C units should be serviced annually.

Steering & Suspension System:  Be sure to have your technician check your shocks, struts & chassis parts (systems vary greatly by model, check with your Service Advisor) such as  ball joints, tie rod ends and other related components.

Check the tires:  Including tire pressure and tread depth, look for uneven wear, bulges and bald spots.  Uneven wear indicates an alignment issue and need for a wheel alignment. It is also recommended that you rotate your tires every other visit or every 6 months.   

Wipers and Lighting:  See and be seen.  Check that all interior and exterior lighting is working properly, that light covers are clear and not broken.  Replace wiper blades at the first sign of wear.  Winter's ice and cold are particularly hard on wipers and spring is a great time to swap them out.

In honor of National Car Car Month all Bruce Titus Automotive locations are offering free vehicle inspections - by appointment.  To schedule an appointment for your free comprehensive vehicle inspection you may call:  1.866.99.MOTOR or visit our website at www.brucetitus.com. 

What does this free inspection include?  Our technicians will go over the following points:

All Lights                 
Transmission Fluid
Axle and suspension parts
Clutch & Fluid (if equipped)
Brake Fluid
battery Terminals/Cables/Mounts
Differential Oil
Engine Air Filter
Tire Tread and Wear Pattern
Engine Drive Belts
Exhaust System
Propeller Shaft & Drive boots
Horn Operation
Shocks and Struts
Coolant level and Hose inspection
Transfer Case
Wiper blades
Front Suspension, Linkage, ball Joints
Wash Fluid/To-Off
Power Steering Fluid

The vehicle inspection is while thorough is not a diagnostic. If you are experiencing a problem and need a diagnostic there is a separate charge.  Please discuss with your Service Advisor at the time of the visit.

We hope that you will find this information beneficial and will take advantage of this Free service in the month of April.

You Can Count On Us to help keep your vehicle in tip top shape!

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47th Annual MOAB Easter Jeep Safari Vehicles - repost

The following is a repost from Jeep.com

 

 

47th Annual Moab Easter Jeep® Safari Vehicles

Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7:33 pm by Jeep in Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, Models, News

It’s almost that time of year again – and we can already taste the red rock dust on our tongues. So, what better way to quench that thirst than by showing off these six new Jeep_® brand vehicles designed and engineered with new Jeep Performance Parts for the Moab Easter Jeep Safari.


That’s right, the 47^th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari is just a few days away. The Jeep Blog will be there to take part in the action (again), but here’s your chance to check out the special vehicles that will roll into Moab and take it by storm, made in conjunction with Mopar®’s new Jeep Performance Parts division.

Enjoy the eye candy for now but be sure to check back on the Jeep Blog in the coming weeks as we bring you some very special coverage (and some amazing photos) from one of the biggest Jeep enthusiast events of the year!

Jeep_® Wrangler Stitch

One of the past Easter Jeep_® Safari concepts still loved today by enthusiasts is the light weight Pork Chop. For this year’s Safari, Jeep has created its first follow-up vehicle with the new Jeep Wrangler Stitch. Based on the 2013 Wrangler Rubicon, the Stitch has been lightened to a parse 3,000-lb. curb weight, giving it a power-to-weight ratio similar to that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.



Jeep designers shaved weight where ever possible: the frame, axles, body and interior. The audio system and all heating and air conditioning components have been removed. The front seats are taken from the new 2013 SRT Viper and the rear seats have been removed. Sections of the body have been cut out, the doors have been removed, and the hood is a custom carbon fiber version of the one found on the Jeep Wrangler 10th Anniversary Rubicon. The standard roll cage has been replaced with a chrome moly unit, and the Full-Traction lower control arms, floor pan and GenRight fuel tank are made of aluminum. Even the frame and axles were modified to remove weight.



Off-road hardware consists of a Mopar® cold-air intake and Mopar exhaust kit, Mickey Thompson 35-inch off-road tires on lightweight 17-inch aluminum wheels, custom DynaTrac Pro Rock 44 axles with 4.88 gears and ARB front and rear lockers, King shocks with pneumatic bump stops and Tom Woods drive shafts .

Unique design details include a windshield that has been chopped two inches, a clear yellow vinyl soft top, black leather SRT Viper seats and center console with a yellow instrument panel and seat backs, Truck-Lite LED headlamps and the previously mentioned carbon fiber hood. The black body panels are wrapped in a unique, see-through silver architectural fabric that hides the cut panels at some angles, and makes them visible at others.

Jeep_® Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept

The recently introduced new 2014 Jeep_® Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel V-6 has instantly delighted off-road enthusiasts across North America. With the introduction of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept, Jeep designers have taken the most awarded SUV ever and created the most extreme Grand Cherokee yet. Powered by the new clean EcoDiesel engine, this Grand Cherokee has mountains of low-end torque to power over any obstacle. From its blood-orange paint, to its massive 35-inch off-road tires, there’s no mistaking this Grand Cherokee and its off-road prowess.



The 2014 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept – the third Grand Cherokee created for Easter Jeep since 2011 – features 35-inch Mickey Thompson off-road tires on Wrangler Rubicon 17-inch aluminum wheels, enlarged wheel openings with custom fender flares, custom front and rear skid plates, dual rear tow hooks and modified Mopar® rock rails.



Custom design cues include a Grand Cherokee SRT hood, SRT front and rear fascias that have been modified for extra ground clearance, a black front grille, a matte black roof and one-off custom roof rails. The body is finished in a vibrant, non-metallic blood-orange hue that also manages to draw attention to the larger wheel openings and off-road tires.

Mopar slush mats and rear cargo liner enhance Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept’s interior.

Jeep_® Wrangler Mopar® Recon

The Jeep_® Wrangler Mopar® Recon features a gray exterior and a little extra firepower with a 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 crate engine from Mopar. The 470 horsepower engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission and Dana 60 front and rear axles with 4.10 gearing. The axles are suspended by a 4.5-inch prototype long-arm lift kit and roll on Jeep Performance Parts prototype forged eight-lug beadlock wheels with 39-inch off-road tires.



The Jeep Wrangler Mopar Recon includes a number of Mopar applications externally, including front and rear half-door and window kits, front and rear off-road modified “Stinger” bumpers, Warn winch, high-clearance flat fenders, rock rails, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary hood, prototype LED headlamps, a canvas soft top, swing-away rear tire carrier and body-color rear corner guards, taillamp guards, locking fuel door, and a Jeep Performance Parts badge.



The interior of the Jeep Wrangler Mopar Recon includes Mopar slush mats, black door-sill guards, a locking below-floor storage box, side sun visors, grab handles, trailside winch kit and a custom seat made from Navy blankets and Navy camouflage material.

Jeep_® Wrangler Sand Trooper II from Mopar®

After the popular Sand Trooper made its debut at SEMA in 2012, Mopar® upped the ante with the Sand Trooper II to get it ready to take on Moab. The Sand Trooper II features a legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 to give it 375 horsepower and 400 ft.-lb. of torque. A five-speed automatic transmission sends the HEMI power to Mopar eight-lug front and rear Portal axles for added ground clearance. Jeep_® Performance Parts prototype forged beadlock wheels carry 40-inch off-road tires, giving Sand Trooper II its menacing stance.



Mopar exterior enhancements include a satin black grille, hood lock, front and rear half-door and window kits, front and rear off-road “Shorty” modified bumpers, Warn winch, Mopar flat fenders, rock rails, a vented hood, LED off-road lights and headlamps, Rubicon 10th Anniversary swing away rear tire carrier, trailer-tow hitch receiver, black taillamp guards and locking fuel door, and a Jeep Performance Parts badge.



The interior features a rear back-up camera display, Mopar slush mats, black door-sill guards, under-seat and center-console locking storage, locking below-floor storage box, trunk storage box, side sun visors, grab handles, Trailside winch kit and leather seats.

Jeep_® Wrangler Flattop

The Jeep_® Wrangler Flattop is a paradox of sorts. Its highly styled and refined body and interior completely belies its phenomenal off-road capability. Jeep designers took special care to give the Wrangler Flattop an upscale appearance inside and out, but bolted some of the most hard-core off-road gear available to Flattop’s chassis.



Featuring a custom one-piece, windowless hard top, the body is finished in a metallic sandstone with copper and brown accents. The top and windshield were chopped two inches, and the b-pillar was removed creating a massive opening from front to rear. The door and hood hinges, tow hooks, grille slats and headlamp surrounds are finished in a copper tone, and the bumpers, side rails, side mirrors and hood decal are dark brown. The bumpers are customized versions from the Wrangle Rubicon 10th Anniversary model, as is the hood. Custom high line fender flares, Truck-Lite LED headlamps, LED rear taillamps and side markers, a massive Warn Zeon winch and TeraFlex spare tire carrier round off the exterior enhancements.



The interior features dark saddle Katzkin leather seating, copper accents on the steering wheel spokes, vent rings and passenger grab handle and Mopar® slush mats.

Under Flattop’s rich exterior is some serious off-road gear such as a Mopar cold-air intake, Mopar exhaust kit, aluminum five-spoke wheels that carry 37-inch Mickey Thompson off-road tires, the DynaTrac Pro Rock 44 front and Dana 60 rear axles feature ARB air lockers and TeraFlex sway bars, and Full-Traction control arms. All of this is hardware is bolted to King shocks with pneumatic bump stops.

Jeep_® Wrangler Slim

The Jeep_® Wrangler Slim offers maximum performance that is significantly lighter in weight. The Rock Lobster color exterior of the two-door Jeep Wrangler Slim features full doors and a hard top. Powered by a 3.6-liter V-6, the Jeep Wrangler Slim has a 3:73 anti-spin axle. Rolling on prototype 17-inch Jeep Performance Parts forged beadlock wheels with Rock Lobster beauty rings, the Jeep Wrangler Slim features a special 10th Anniversary Rubicon front bumper, which complements the rear bumper, and is the lightest weight rear bumper that Mopar® offers. The Jeep Wrangler Slim also sports lightweight rock rails, black grille, black hood decal, LED headlights, locking gas cap and Rubicon tires.



The black interior features leather seat covers and a CB radio, as well as Mopar all-weather slush mats and a hard-top headliner.


Jeep Performance Parts on the Jeep Wrangler Slim include a prototype Mopar 2-inch lift kit. A Mopar cold-air intake is also featured on the Jeep Wrangler Slim.

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Bruce Titus Ford Recently Receives Top Ratings on Edmunds.com

Bruce Titus Ford on Top of Customer Service

Bruce Titus Ford in Port Orchard recently received top ratings on Edmunds.com based on their ability to exceed consumer expectations. Edmunds.com is the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information. “Edmunds.com believes that customer service should be the number one priority for any dealership that wants to be successful,” says Edmunds.com President Seth Berkowitz. “Bruce Titus Ford presents a model for customer satisfaction, and we congratulate its entire staff for creating an exceptional car buying experience.”

5-Star Premier Dealer Award 

The 5-Star Premier Dealer award is a prestigious award given to exclusive dealerships for earning the highest rankings in customer service. Bruce Titus Ford is one of four Seattle and Tacoma area dealers to win Edmunds.com’s 2013 Five Star Premier Dealer Award. A total of 95 dealerships from 33 U.S. metropolitan markets were recognized with the award. The Los Angeles market is home to the most award winners with 15, followed by the Boston and New York City markets with 10 apiece.  Only participants in Edmunds.com’s Premier Dealer program were considered for the 2013 Five Star Premier Dealer Awards. To be eligible for the award, the dealership must have earned an average customer review rating of five stars on Edmunds.com – with a minimum of 20 reviews during the previous two years – as of January 17, 2013.

 

Customer Satisfaction

Bruce Titus Ford’s customer service is second to none and we pride ourselves on the ability to make every customer feel at ease. We know that making a vehicle purchase can be stressful and our objective is to be as informative and accommodating as possible. Whether it’s purchasing a new vehicle, getting your car serviced or finding the right accesories for your ride, Bruce Titus Ford is there for our loyal customers. Next time you’re in the market for a new vehicle, remember the auto group that keeps the customer first!

 At Bruce Titus we are changing the way consumers think about buying their new vehicle.

 

 

Nissan Announces additional Bonus Cash this weekend!

Nissan has announced up to $1000 in additional bonus cash on select 2013 New Nissan models.


Nissan Bonus Cash

These types of sales don't happen every day, and this one expires on Sunday.
Schedule a test drive today at www.olympianissan.com, and experience for yourself the driving experience that is Nissan.

 

 

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Subaru takes Victory at the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood

The following is a re-post from Subaru of America regarding the recent 100 Acre Wood Rally Race.  Every Subaru has the heart of a rally car.  Whether you are driving a 2013 Forester, Outback or a 2002 WRX Wagon, driving a Subaru to work can fuel your imagination. 

 

February 25, 2013

Subaru driver, David Higgins, Defeats Mother Nature and Rivals to take Victory at the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood

Salem, MO - Subaru Rally Team USA driver David Higgins overcame the mud, snow, and ice that saturated the 2013 Rally in the 100 Acre Wood to take a dominating win in his 2013 Subaru WRX STI rally car. Set in Missouri’s Ozark Foothills, the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood is the second round of the 2013 Rally America National Championship and is regarded as the fastest rally in the USA. However, this year a winter storm blanketed the region in a layer of ice and snow, making conditions treacherous at best. With maximum traction delivered by Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive over the difficult terrain, Higgins drove faultlessly, while his key rivals hit trouble early, to win by nearly nine minutes, and vault to the lead of the Driver’s Championship standings.

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Higgins took the rally lead early on the first day of competition when his two key rivals faltered due to driving mistakes and mechanical trouble. Higgins and his co-driver Craig Drew steadily increased their lead throughout the event while driving fast and mistake-free on the difficult road conditions. The 2013 Vermont SportsCar prepared Subaru WRX STI ran trouble free throughout the weekend; Higgins and Drew were fastest on 12 of the event’s 16 stages.

“I started the rally a little slow but upped the pace from stage two and was just trying to keep close to the lead to be ready for an attack on day one’s night stages. As it turned out though our rivals fell into deep trouble before that and from there onwards it was just a case of keeping my focus and driving mistake free,” explained Higgins. “The conditions were very difficult but we had the right car and setup to deal with it.”

The Rally in the 100 Acre Wood was the only Rally America round that Higgins had yet to notch a win on, making victory here that much sweeter. “This was the rally I most wanted to win and the team did a great job reacting to the different conditions to give me the car that I needed to get the job done. This result puts us in a great position to defend our Championship.”

Subaru Rally Team USA will enjoy a short break before heading to Portland, Ore. for round three, the Oregon Trail Rally May 3-4, 2013. Confidence should be high for Higgins and the team for this round, as Higgins has won the Oregon Trail Rally four times thus far in his career, including the last two years in a row.

About Subaru Rally Team USA
Subaru Rally Team USA is managed by Vermont SportsCar and proudly supported by Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Tecnica International (STI), Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT), PUMA, BFGoodrich Tires, RECARO, PIAA, Exedy, Race Proven, and MOTUL. For more information on Subaru Rally Team USA, as well as exclusive photo and video galleries, visit subaru.com/rally and for the latest news follow the team on Twitter: @srtusa.

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit www.subaru.com.

“Subaru”, “WRX STI”, all model names, and the Subaru logo are registered trademarks of the Subaru subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd, Japan. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

 

 

 

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