Eckhaus Fleet Announces CRS Suzuki Special
Rental companies that attend the 2009 Car Rental Show that wish to order Suzuki SX4s on Suzuki's GDP program from Eckhaus Fleet for April delivery will receive a free month of depreciation.
Eckhaus Fleet, Suzuki’s only independent fleet source, announces its 2009 Car Rental Show Suzuki SX4 Special. Rental companies ordering SX4s on Suzuki’s GDP program from Eckhaus Fleet for April delivery will receive a free month of depreciation.
The program includes seven models with capital costs ranging from $12,500 to $15,300; all are $3,000-$4,000 below dealer invoice. With a four- to 15-month term and 30,000 free miles, this program gives the rental company a guaranteed buyback and a low cost.
Under terms of the program rental companies have the option to send it back or sell it, depending on the market.
Included in the program are the Suzuki SX4 Sport, winner of the 2008 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award for the Subcompact Car, and the SX4 Crossover, winner of the 2007 IntelliChoice Lowest Ownership Cost Award.
At the Car Rental Show stop by the Eckhaus Fleet booth to see the Suzuki SX4 on display and discuss the program in further detail. For more information call Tim Yopp at Eckhaus Fleet (800) 768-3303.
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