Chrysler Continues Zero-percent Financing
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — In an incentive package similar to its May deals, Chrysler is offering zero-percent financing through GMAC Financial Services on most of its 2010 lineup, SubPrime Auto Finance News reported. For Chrysler brand vehicles, the options are zero-percent financing for up to 60 months or 1.9-percent financing for 72-month terms. Or, shoppers can choose to receive up to $3,000 in Consumer Cash. On Jeep models — excluding the Wrangler — customers can pick one of the following: zero-percent financing for up to 60 months, a 72-month term with 1.9-percent financing, or up to $3,000 in Consumer Cash. Additionally, Liberty, Grand Cherokee and Commander buyers or lessees who finance via GMAC Financial Services can receive GMAC Bonus Cash up to $1,000. Also, for shoppers who buy or a lease a Wrangler, there is $500 in Mopar Bucks available. Moving on to Dodge, the choices are zero-percent financing for up to 72 months or a maximum of $3,000 in Consumer Cash. For those shoppers who buy an Avenger, Grand Caravan or Nitro, they can access zero-percent financing for up to 60 months or go with the option of receiving up to $2,000 in Consumer Cash. Options for Charger buyers are zero-percent financing for up to 72 months or $3,000 in Consumer Cash. Challenger buyers can access "attractive" GMAC financing rates. They are also given $2,000 in Mopar Bucks when they purchase or lease the model. For the Journey and Caliber, the options are zero-percent financing on a 36-month term or up to $1,500 in Consumer Cash. Continuing on, available on most 2010 Ram trucks are the following options: zero-percent financing for up to 60 months or up to $1,500 in Consumer Cash. Also, Dodge Dakota and Ram 1500 buyers and lessees who use GMAC financing can receive $1,000 in GMAC Bonus Cash. Finally, Chrysler pointed out that there are "attractive" lease rates on several models in its 2010 lineup. All of the aforementioned offers run through June 30.
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