Gas Prices Got You Down? Hows $2.99 a Gallon Sound?
Chrysler is promoting it’s 2.99 a gallon gas for the first three years on qualifying cars. We did some quick math and here’s what the average person would save:
Based on gas at $3.99 a gallon - you’d save $1714 dollars (over three years) if you got 21 miles a gallon and drove 12,000 miles a year (The Chrysler plan pays up to 12k miles per year for three years). So while it sounds like a great deal, it’s about five car payments. A bold new assurance from Chrysler, Jeep Dodge to help put your mind at ease, about gas prices for three years. And it’s linked to your current visa or mastercard, no additional card or account needed. Pretty cool ~
Here’s the official release from Chrysler.
That groan at the gas pumps you hear is loud and clear: Americans want relief from high gas prices.
Earlier this year, Chrysler launched the automotive industry’s first online Customer Advisory Board to establish two-way dialogue within a closed social network. The Customer Advisory Board overwhelmingly advised that gas prices were a top concern.
Chrysler listened, and the result is Let’s Refuel America, an exclusive gas price protection plan that eliminates the risk of further spikes in fuel prices.
“Our platform has been, since the new Chrysler launched, that Chrysler listens,” said Deborah Meyer - Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Chrysler LLC.
“And, it first started by listening to what our customers were telling us, that their main concern at this time was the volatility of gas prices that’s come up through our dealer network through our customer advisory board. Seventy-six percent of our respondents said it was their main concern, so we really took a look at that and took it to heart.”
With the U.S. purchase of eligible Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles, customers can enroll in the “Let’s Refuel America” program and receive a gas card that immediately lowers their gas price to $2.99 a gallon, and keeps it there for three years. The offer is available at 3,511 U.S. Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships through June 2, 2008, and is available on vehicles ranging from popular new compacts, crossovers and minivans to full-size diesel-powered pickup trucks.
Comment by Tish Bottensek on 8 August 2008:
This may seem like a good deal, but there has to be a catch. I used to work in the auto industry, so I know nothing is ever as it seems. Chrysler will make back their money somehow, probably by marking up the price of their vehicles. It\’s very smart of them, though, because most consumers will think they are getting a great deal.