September 2, 2008

In our series of videos profiling our products and people here’s our 2008 Acura TL interview with Erik Traeber of Mile High Acura.


September 2, 2008

In our series of videos profiling our products and people here’s our 2008 Acura MDX interview with Erik Traeber of Mile High Acura.


Colorado and the greater Denver area is home to some of the most environmentally conscious people in the country. Perhaps it’s in some part because there’s so much natural beauty in our area and the state. Whatever the reasons, we’re glad they exist because we all benefit.

Transportation and the environment are often closely tied. The automobile of course remains a primary means of transportation in the Denve area. It’s how we get around to run errands, go to work, enjoy an evening out, and many other things.

When it comes to making a choice about the type of car that best suits our needs, an automobile manufacturer’s position on the environment does inevitably extend to the products they manufacture. And if the environment is an important issue for you, then maybe it’ll be among your considerations the next time you buy a car.

For reference, the following is what Acura has to say about itself and the environment:

“Acura stands firmly committed to the efficient use of resources, materials and energy to help preserve Mother Nature for generations to come. Greener cars and greener car-making demonstrate a determination to fulfill our environmental responsibility. Trim aerodynamic design, increased fuel efficiency, and lower emissions grace every Acura vehicle to help protect our air, water, and soil. And landmark green initiatives have established our manufacturing operations as leaders in the efficient use of natural resources with minimal impact on the environment. Extensive pollution control measures create an advanced environmentally friendlier factory at the plant in Lincoln, Alabama, keeping it in harmony with the natural surroundings.  Aggressive research and development enhances our efforts to become a leader in environmentally sound automobile manufacturing. Recognizing the impact it has on the environment, Acura constantly strives to build better automobiles, and a better environment.”

Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 226-5202
Email: info@autotree.com

Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014


Visit any Acura dealership in Colorado and you’ll hear talk about safety. Think about it, automobile safety is not only an engineering accomplishment, it’s a moral obligation, and it’s good business. We want our customers to be around a long time. Gas mileage economy, create comfort features, all are part of the value package Acura delivers, though safety is fundamental.

If you speak to the sales professional at Mile High Acura, chances are each will have a customer story to tell you about safety. Numerous Acura drivers will cite a particular Acura model as being instrumental in their surviving an unavoidable accident. Here’s what Acura itself has to say about safety:

“Acura considers your safety our number one priority and incorporates it into every aspect of automobile design and manufacturing. Highly advanced protection gets built in to the frame, steering, brakes, navigational systems, and even the ignition key. It all starts with a fervent dedication to cutting-edge research and design with labs devoted to pioneering safety innovations that not only add protection, but also help boost overall performance. And a vast array of safety features like dual-threshold front and front side air bags, anti-lock brakes, and Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) compatibility comes standard with every Acura to add security to your drive. Acura is also the first luxury car manufacturer to list government safety ratings on the factory window sticker, displaying our dedication to safety right from the very start.

Acura demonstrates a firm commitment to safety with features like the innovative Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system, designed to dynamically adjust brake pressure and engine power to help reduce wheel slip. Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) reduces the potential concentrated force of an impact by dispersing and absorbing crash energy over a larger area, and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) helps you maintain control in wet or dry driving conditions and when making emergency maneuvers. Providing safety for child passengers, the anti-pinch feature allows the windows to reverse directions in case it encounters resistance from curious fingers. Patented Acura safeguards pioneer the field of driver and passenger protection, because the desire to keep you out of harm’s way is Acura’s very highest aspiration.”

Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 226-5202
Email: info@autotree.com

Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014


At Mile High Acura we’ve been in the ‘car business’ for a long time. As a Colorado Acura dealer we get the press releases, the trade publications and official announcements. All are interesting though perhaps a little overwhelming at times.

Believe it or not, one of the best indicators of what an automobile brand is about is what the company says about itself. While cynics could say that marketing hyperbole is just that, our observation is that what companies say about themselves is typically what they become. Acura is a car brand with integrity. Ask anyone who’s ever owned an Acura … they’ll tell you. So with that in mind, here’s what Acura has to say about itself:

“Acura has been setting new standards in automotive design and engineering for two decades with a steadfast commitment to bold innovation, precision manufacturing, and exhilarating performance. This continually advancing approach results in refined and luxurious vehicles that utilize the cutting-edge of technology. Acura’s reputation for thrilling performance, unsurpassed comfort, innovative safety features, and exceptional reliability stems from a dedication to the most exacting criteria for quality in the industry. Every aspect of the design and manufacturing process reflects a quest for uncompromising quality and a devotion to pushing the envelope.

Blazing a path of innovation and achievement, Acura boasts technological breakthroughs such as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) structural design, offering the utmost in driver and passenger protection. And the extreme care Acura gives to the making of each automobile also extends out into the community and the environment, highlighting our aspiration to redefine the state of the art.”

Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 226-5202
Email: info@autotree.com

Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014


Colorado’s Mile High Acura announces continuing commitment to the Acura brand and to providing high quality Acura sales and service for Colorado area customers

Denver, Colorado, August 28, 2008 - Mile High Acura  is pleased to continue its commitment to the Acura brand by offering a wide selection of new and used Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura is an established Colorado Acura dealer serving the Colorado Front Range areas. Mile High Acura’s inventory of Acura automobiles includes a broad selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. Prospective Acura buyers are invited to visit Mile High Acura to test drive an Acura of their choosing.

As an Acura dealership we are especially interested and excited when new Acura models are introduced. The 2009 Acura TL will represent a significant change from the prior year’s model. Some of the preliminary features (subject to change) announced for the 2009 Acura TL are:

“Two models with engines that deliver pure power: a 280-hp, 3.5L VTEC V-6; or the TL-SH-AWD with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive: a 305-hp 3.7L VTEC V-6. As for styling, Acura’s “Keen Edge Styling” fuses sharp edges, machined surfaces and natural, free-flowing design elements. The available SH-AWD transfers up to 70% of engine torque to the rear wheels during hard acceleration and enhances turning precision by directing up to 100% of the rear power to the outside wheel as needed.

Acuralink connects you in real time to traffic conditions, rerouting directions, weather forecasts and dealer service appointments, all through the Acura navigation system. Acuralink real-time weather shows current conditions, including weather radar maps, and up to 3-day forecasts anywhere across the continental US.”

Mile High Acura combines the availability of the Acura TLs and other automobiles with its excellent service and full Acura dealer support. The Colorado Acura dealer is open Monday through Saturday. Additional information about Mile High Acura and its inventory of Acura TLs is available at the website listed below.

About Mile High Acura
Mile High Acura is an established Acura dealer serving the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range areas. The Denver Acura dealer offers a professional and friendly environment for selecting and purchasing Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. Additional information about the Denver Acura dealer is available at www.milehighacura.com or the company blog at www.milehighacurablog.com.

Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 226-5202
Email: info@autotree.com

Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014


Colorado’s Mile High Acura announces continuing commitment to providing high quality Acura RL sales and service for Colorado customers

Denver, Colorado, August 28, 2008 - Mile High Acura today announced its continued focus on offering a wide selection of new and used Acura RLs. Mile High Acura is an established Colorado Acura dealer serving the Colorado Front Range areas. Mile High Acura’s inventory of Acura RLs includes a broad selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. Prospective Acura RL buyers are invited to visit Mile High Acura to test drive an Acura RL.

According to Kelley Blue Book “…the RL has enough high-tech gadgetry and premium luxury features to satisfy most customers, not to mention an excellent repair history and attractive window sticker. If you’re a technology junkie, the 2008 RL showcases the latest automotive high-tech gadgetry in an attractive package that is both user-friendly and semi-intuitive. Drivers who prefer razor-sharp handling to straight-line performance will love the RL’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). Inside the RL, wood trim combines with perforated leather to create an interior befitting the car’s sport-luxury disposition.”

And in the words of the folks at Autoweek.com, “The RL package is a compelling one, and given its sharp interior styling and genuinely handsome exterior, we can think of little reason this Acura shouldn’t give the big guns some competition.”

Mile High Acura combines the availability of the Acura RLs and other automobiles with its excellent service and full Acura dealer support. The Colorado Acura dealer is open Monday through Saturday. Additional information about Mile High Acura and its inventory of Acura RLs is available at the website listed below.

About Mile High Acura
Mile High Acura is an established Acura dealer serving the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range areas. The Denver Acura dealer offers a professional and friendly environment for selecting and purchasing Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. Additional information about the Denver Acura dealer is available at www.milehighacura.com or the company blog at www.milehighacurablog.com.

Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 226-5202
Email: info@autotree.com

Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014


Colorado’s Mile High Acura announces continuing commitment to providing high quality Acura TSX sales and service for Colorado customers

Denver, Colorado, July 28, 2008 - Mile High Acura today announced its continued focus on offering an extensive selection of new and used Acura TSXs. Mile High Acura is an established Colorado Acura dealer serving the Colorado Front Range areas. Mile High Acura’s inventory of Acura TSXs includes a broad selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. Prospective Acura TSX buyers are invited to visit Mile High Acura to test drive an Acura TSX.

About the TSX, so says the New York Times, “‘Connected’ is the operable word here — connected to Bluetooth, real-time traffic, weather, XM satellite radio, an ELS Surround Sound system and DVD-based navigation system; the TSX is a techno-nerd’s dream.”

And from Car and Driver, “Few four-doors have helms as responsive or suspensions as composed and light of step. It still ranks among the industry’s best front-drive handling machines while delivering stellar fuel economy, which – let’s face it – is important these days. With fast steering, firm brakes, and tight body control, it frolics just fine in the town where you live.”

And worth mentioning from Autoweek, “Paying attention to details such as ride, handling, noise, vibration and harshness, not to mention sharper styling, a larger, more comfortable cabin and maybe the best sound system on four wheels, the ‘09 model is a step up from the outgoing model.”

Mile High Acura combines the availability of the Acura TSX and other automobiles with its excellent service and full Acura dealer support. The Colorado Acura dealer is open Monday through Saturday. Additional information about Mile High Acura and its inventory of Acura TSXs is available at the website listed below.

About Mile High Acura
Mile High Acura is an established Acura dealer serving the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range areas. The Denver Acura dealer offers a professional and friendly environment for selecting and purchasing Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. Additional information about the Denver Acura dealer is available at www.milehighacura.com or the company blog at www.milehighacurablog.com.

Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 226-5202
Email: info@autotree.com

Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014


August 28, 2008

The Acura brand in Denver, CO, is firmly entrenched as a local and regional favorite among car buyers. Acura which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, was born from a Honda initiative to create an entirely new automobile division. It became the first Japanese luxury car brand. Acura’s history is an interesting one and we include a summary description of it here.

“Garnering awards from the very start, in 1987 the Acura Legend won Motor Trend’s prestigious Import Car of the Year trophy, and the Integra made Car and Driver’s Ten Best list the same year. Acura’s penchant for building high-performance, innovative, and meticulously crafted vehicles developed into an award-winning line of vehicles that perpetually redefines luxury performance.

Turning heads and exploding with engineering prowess, the stunning NSX sport coupe hit the streets in late 1990, blending mathematics and metaphysics to create what Motor Trend called the ‘best sports car ever built.’ This aluminum bodied supercar made a quantum leap in automotive innovation by incorporating complete comfort and reliability into an exotic sports coupe. Continuing to advance their pioneering line of automobiles, Acura moved into the sport utility vehicle field with the unveiling of the legendary MDX, which proceeded to win Motor Trend’s Sport/Utility of the Year award in 2001. 2003 brought the redesign of the popular TL, striking a chord with the tech-savvy consumer by offering innovations like Bluetooth and DVD-Audio. And in 2004, the all-new 2005 RL made its much-anticipated arrival with the most powerful Acura engine to date, North America’s most advanced all-wheel drive system—the revolutionary Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) and North America’s first real-time traffic feature.

Looking into the future, Acura designs concept cars like the visionary RDX, an urban adventure vehicle that combines high-tech functionality, street performance, and the versatility of an SUV. From new business models to new technologies and manufacturing processes Acura has blazed a path of innovation and achievement all but unrivaled in the automobile industry. Attractive design, muscular engine power, benchmark technology and everyday practicality have made Acura the favorite of a new generation of enthusiast drivers.”

Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 226-5202
Email: info@autotree.com

Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014


Colorado Acura dealer Mile High Acura is pleased to continue its commitment to offering an extensive selection of used Acura automobiles.

Quoting from the Certified Pre-Owned Acura literature, “Every vehicle must pass stringent measures before it can become a Certified Pre-Owned Acura. Only well-maintained, late-model Acura vehicles are considered, and each one must pass a comprehensive 150-point inspection and a Vehicle History Report review. Virtually every mechanical system—from the engine to the door locks—is checked and serviced to meet precise specifications, and a thorough appearance inspection scrutinizes fit and finish—inside and out—to ensure that every vehicle upholds the luxury and sophistication of the Acura name. Acura Dealership technicians also inspect all placements of the Vehicle Identification Number to ensure that the VIN plates match. In addition, the VIN is researched for open service campaigns.”

Each Certified Pre-Owned vehicle comes with a full set of required manuals and documentation. The inspection checklist ensures each manual is placed in the glove box or provided at delivery.

  • Owner’s Manual
  • New Car Warranty Manual
  • CARFAX Vehicle History Report (full history / title check report)
  • Copy of 150-point inspection checklist (once completed)
  • Radio security code
  • Navigation code (if applicable)
  • Maintenance Journal (2003 and newer models)

Interested parties may contact Mile High Acura by phone or email for up-to-date information on current used Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura’s website also serves as a useful online resource with information on both pre-owned and new vehicles. The website allows searching by multiple criteria including automobile make, model, year, mileage, price and other attributes.

Prospective buyers are invited to visit Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver to test drive their choice from among numerous pre-owned or new automobiles available. Professional sales staff members are always on hand to answer questions about identified inventory and assist as needed.

Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014
(303) 226-5202