**THOMPSON TIMES Spring 2009**

Spring 2009

Ready, Set,
Draw the Future Contest!
For the past 17 years, The Thompson Organization has sponsored a unique contest that invites students from surrounding areas and schools to put their imagination to work.
[Read more about this fun event]

Here at Thompson we would like to express our gratitude to those who take time out of their busy lives just to tell us about their experiences .

Dear Mr. Thompson,
I just had my 2008 GS350 serviced last week. I would like to extend my compliments, as usual, to your outstanding and very professional staff.

I especially want to compliment the incredible and friendly experience I had with Mike DePue. [READ MORE]

3rd Generation Prius
The Toyota Prius is the most popular hybrid vehicle and with good reason – it’s sold more than any other hybrid on the market. [FULL STORY]

Contents

President Obama Signs Auto Tax Deductions into Law

For Your Fun,
on-The-Go Lifestyle

A New Era of Luxury

Redesigned with the Driver in Mind

Simple Tips to Slimmer Waists

Under Construction

Celebrating 40 Years!

Is Your Car Ready for
Warm Weather?

Local Police Hero Has Ties to Thompson

New Approach to Better
Fuel Economy

Take the Top Off!

Styling: Evolved

What's New At Thompson

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President Obama Signs Auto Tax Deductions into Law
The new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 contains a provision designed to entice auto consumers back into vehicle showrooms. This provision applies to eligible purchases between February 17, 2009 and December 31, 2009. [FULL STORY]

For Your Fun On-The-Go Style
2009 Toyota Venza
Some may call it a wagon while others label it a cross-over SUV, but whatever name it takes on, the all new 2009 Toyota Venza is surely taking on the market!
[FULL STORY]

A New Era In Luxury
All-New BMW 7
Ahhh the much anticipated arrival of the 5th generation BMW 7. This new BMW has innovations you’d never expect in a car… driver assistance features that will leave you wondering why no one has thought of this before. [FULL STORY]

Redesigned with the Driver In Mind
2010 Lexus RX
The RX customers have spoken and Lexus has listened.
The new 2010 RX 350 has been redesigned to better accommodate what the driver wants. Now that makes sense. [FULL STORY]

Simple Tips To Slimmer Waists
Everyone knows that eating right and exercising are the keys to weight control.These simple tips can help. [FULL STORY]

Under Construction

Improving For Our Customers
For those that drive through the Doylestown area, it’s quite easy to see that there is some major construction happening at Thompson! [FULL STORY]

Accolades
Jack Thompson Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Strategic Vision 2008 Total Value Awards

Toyota Sienna Picked as a Top Van

BMW 3-Series makes Top 10 for 18th Year

Scion & Toyota Dominate Top 10 List

2008 Best of Doylestown Award

Forbes Fuel-Efficient Smart Buys & Top 10 Least Polluters

Lexus Tops J.D. Power Customer Service Index Study

Consumer Digest 2009 Best Buys

Toyota Highlander-Top Safety Pick

Consumer Reports 2009 Top Vehicle Picks

In 1969, Jack Thompson opened one of the first Toyota dealerships in the country. It was a few years earlier that Toyota vehicles made their debut in the United States, so at the time this venture was quite the risk. Now 40 years later, The Thompson Organization has become one of the Delaware Valley’s most well-known names when it comes to quality and reliability. In celebrating this special 40^th anniversary, we challenge you to answer some fun and interesting trivia:

In the same year that Thompson Toyota first opened its doors, which “favorite car” made its debut in America? [Click to see if you’re correct]

Can you put these cars in order of their production years: Camry, Celica, Land Cruiser, Corolla, 4Runner? [Click for the answer]

Is Your Car Ready for Warm Weather?
It may still be winter, but once the weather turns from bitter to better, it may be a good idea to be sure your car is ready for the change. [FULL STORY]

Local Police Hero Has Ties to Thompson

In Doylestown Animal Medical Clinic’s (DAMC) recent newsletter, author Kathy Probe made mention of the very special dog Bimmer – Doylestown’s own K-9 hero. [FULL STORY]

New Approach to Better Fuel Economy
BMW Advanced Diesel
BMW of North America has taken a turn in the green direction with its 3-Series and X5 cross/utility. The vehicles that you’ve come to know and love are now available in clean-diesel variants which create a 30% improvement over gasoline for fuel economy. [FULL STORY]

Take the Top Off!
All-New Lexus IS Convertible Ready for Spring
Lexus has taken one of their most popular models and gone topless! The all-new 2009 IS Convertible will be available late Spring. The four-door IS sedan has been duplicated (minus two doors and roof) to create a very exciting ride. [FULL STORY]

Styling: Evolved
All- New BMW Z4
BMW’s little roadster will be hitting road soon with many new design enhancements. The most noticeable… the new 2-piece hard top – you’ll go from cool to cooler in a mere 20 seconds. [FULL STORY]

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