Here at Checkered Flag, we like to be the first to tell you about new vehicles.  So, as a BMW driver (I love my 128i convertible), I am EXTREMELY pleased to unveil for you the leaked pics of the upcoming Sport Activity Vehicle, the BMW X1.  According to Car and Driver, this car has technically already been unveiled since it was shown last year at the Paris auto show under the name Concept X1.  Oh well, this is the first I have heard of it, how about you?  The official launch of the new X1 is expected later this Summer.  You know we will keep you posted on all the details including availability.  If you would like us to contact you when the X1 models arrive here at Checkered Flag BMW, send us an email and we will send you a personal invitation to come in for a test drive!

The Cash for Clunkers legislation is very close to potentially passing.  If you are completely unfamiliar with the program, or have some questions about it, we are here to help!

Checkered Flag is a participating dealership in the Cash for Clunkers program, and we are making it very easy for you to buy your new car from us.  Details are not set in stone at the time of this posting, but what we have deciphered from the many sources can be found on our Cash for Clunkers in Virginia page.

Checkered Flag has plenty of fuel efficient vehicles for you to choose from if you want to take advantage of this program - we also have plenty to choose from even if you just want to get a better MPG rating.

What do you do here at Checkered Flag?
Sales at Jaguar, Porsche, and Audi.

Which Hampton Roads city or county do you live in? 
Virginia Beach

Do you have any children? Any pets?
Nope, just my TV remote.

What?s your favorite TV show? Why?
That 70?s show. Red, the father in the show, reminds me of me.

What was the last movie you saw?  What is your favorite movie?
Up. My favorite movie is The Man Who Would Be King.

What are your hobbies?
All Sports. I play golf as much as I can.

What kind of car do you drive? Why?
Honda Accord. Great Lease program.

What is your Dream Car?  Why?
I do not really have one. But if I am going to pick one, it would be the 2010 Jaguar XFR. 510 horsepower.

If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where?
Europe, I have never been there.

If you wrote an autobiography about your life, what would the title be?
Survivor

What is a date on your calendar you are looking forward to? Why?
September. The Pittsburgh Steelers will be playing again.

What's the one thing that people would be surprised to know about you?
I was once taller.

What's the best thing about working for Checkered Flag?
The friends I have made over the last two plus years.

See over 500 quality used cars on Virginia Beach Blvd this weekend at our first ever Garage Sale!  You can view our used cars on Checkered Flag.com, then take advantage of the Garage Sale pricing in the stores as you cruise down the Blvd.

All cars are backed by one of three warranties:

    * Original Warranty from when the car was new
    * Certified Pre-Owned Warranty
    * Best Test Warranty

Did we mention pricing is as low as $499?  And because it is Checkered Flag, you know we really have cars that low.

>> We brought in special vehicles for this event, and some will not be on our website.  Feel free to call, chat, or email us ahead of time.

Watch the Garage Sale TV Commercial.  The whole thing ends on May 24th, 2009.

What do you do here at Checkered Flag?
I sell new and Pre-Owned (we are not allowed to call them used) Jaguar, Porsche, and Audi. I am also involved in photographing our cars for internet sales and marketing.

Which Hampton Roads city or county do you live in?
Virginia Beach

Do you have any children? Any pets?
I have a cat named Killer.  He thinks he is a Rottweiler . I am not home enough to get a dog.

What?s your favorite TV show? Why?
Top Gear, because I get to see exotic cars being driven the way I would drive them If I owned them

What was the last movie you saw?  What is your favorite movie?
Transporter 3, I have to go see  movies that Audis are in so I know what my customers are talking about.

What are your hobbies?
X Games type sports mainly Motocross, Mountain Biking, Skateboarding, with a little Snowboarding, Surfing, and Street Motorcycling thrown in.

What kind of car do you drive? Why?
I have a small collection of hoopties Their all paid for. I go through a lot of cars.

What is your Dream Car?  Why?
Porsche Carrera Gt.... Why? 600 Horsepower  ...0-125 miles per hour in less than 10 seconds ...Hmmmmm

If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where?
I would like to spend a few months in New Zealand.

If you wrote an autobiography about your life, what would the title be?
Hey Watch This

What is a date on your calendar you are looking forward to? Why?
June 20th...1st day of Summer... Favorite time of year in VB!

What's the one thing that people would be surprised to know about you?
That I can do a back-flip on a motorcycle ! ...wellll... I did one once....by accident... :O

What's the best thing about working for Checkered Flag?
Selling very nice toys to kids that refuse to grow up, just like me!

The Panamera is not even out yet and the rumormill is already churning!  I guess the logic is that this is a Porsche car and it could be the only car platform without a convertible version.  We have the 911 Convertible and the Boxster is essentially a Cayman convertible, so I assume we are going to need a Panamera convertible to keep the tradition. 

According to AutoBlog:

Dürheimer goes on to say "Currently, this topic is not on the agenda. We have other homework to do, such as the six-cylinder. And then the Panamera will also have a hybrid engine."

Checkered Flag Porsche cannot wait for the latest edition to the prestigious line-up.  Be ready to find one in our showroom soon!