Walter’s Audi and Walter’s Porsche have New Year’s specials on all the new 2009s and 2010s in stock.  Start the new year right with that Audi or Porsche you’ve been dreaming of. Click on either link to see the current specials.

It goes from 0-60 in a mere 3.2 seconds (some would even argue 3.0 seconds flat), making the 2010 Porsche  911 Turbo Stuttgart’s fastest car yet. When the seventh-generation 911 Turbo, equipped with a 500-horsepower engine, is coupled with Porsche’s astoundingly fast dual-clutch PDK transmission, there’s no question why. Its torque is rated at 479 lb-ft. Pretty impressive, considering that the 2010 Turbo is the most powerful and most fuel efficient (16% more fuel-efficient than last year) in the model’s 30-year history. The 3.8-liter, four-valve flat-six, made from all aluminum, is decked with direct fuel injection, an expansion-type intake manifold, and two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry.

The 2010 Turbo’s exterior is slightly updated, sporting new titanium-colored louvers on its sides and LED daytime running lights on either side of the front spoiler. The rear is decked with new LED lights along with newly enlarged tailpipes. A new option is the Porsche Torque Vectoring mechanical rear axle, which works with Porsche Traction Management and Porsche Stability Management to brake the inside wheel when cornering, amplifying the Turbo’s agility.

Words don’t do justice when describing the new 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo. Here at Walter’s we are excited for this new product and can’t wait to share it with our customers. To be the first to experience the new 2010 911 Turbo, e-mail Jason Pelayo for more information or call him at 1-800-952-4007.

Walter’s customers are invited to take advantage of an exclusive offer for Mt. Baldy, one of Southern California’s closest skiing destinations. Lift tickets at Mt. Baldy are regularly priced at $64 dollars but with this Walter’s coupon they can be had for a $15 activation fee. They are valid any day in the 2009/2010 season but must be activated by January 31st. There are no limits to the number of coupons used, but there must be a skier’s name associated with each activated ticket. To be admitted each skier must present a valid ID and a printed coupon that has been activated. Reservations are also required 24 hours in advance. Click this link to activate your coupon by entering your name and processing your activation fee. When you arrive the day of you must have this coupon and to redeem your lift ticket. For questions call 909-982-0800.

In the news recently there have been numerous stories about people losing control of their high performance vehicles. Some of these recent accidents have been very serious and in some instances there have been fatalities. If you are driving a high performance vehicle like an Audi or a Porsche you may want to spend some time brushing up on some pointers for free.
Orange County Race-Craft is offering a free seminar for drivers who want to have a better understanding of their vehicles. This seminar will offer all of the dos and don’ts of driving exotic vehicles. Attendees can expect to learn about:

- The balance of a car
- What a "Tire Patch" is
- Watch a professional recover an out of control car
- Hear from guest speakers
- Learn about ABS and Non-ABS cars
- Learn why sports cars are different than regular street cars
- Learn how to experience your car without being dangerous
- Drive your car on a safe closed course to learn about its limits

Click here to register for this free event.

Walter’s customers are also given a 10% discount on all driving school courses offered by OCRC. If you can’t make this event or would like to come back for additional practice click here to order discount rates. On the credit card page enter the discount code WALTERS.

The 2010 Audi A3 TDI was named Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show in early December 2009. Sponsored by the Green Car Journal, the award is meant to provoke thought about the need for fuel efficient cars now. The A3 TDI beat out the 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Volkswagen Golf TDI, and Mercury Milan Hybrid. It is the second year that a clean diesel-powered car has taken the top honor.
The compact hatchback is powered by a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine and averages an EPA estimated 42 miles per gallon. This is a significant 50% improvement over its gasoline powered A3 counterpart. Its clean diesel engine has considerable torque starting at 1,750 rpm, giving it a spunky and fun to drive essence.
Given its affordable $30,000 base price, the A3 TDI doesn’t skimp on luxury. It offers xenon headlights, daytime running lights, and the sporty S-Line appearance. The interior features leather seats, aluminum accents, and a premium sound system with SIRIUS satellite radio. 

The A3 TDI is in stock at Walter’s now. To schedule a test drive, click here to e-mail Jason Pelayo or call 1-800-952-4007. To view our A3 inventory click here.

Performance cars like Audis and Porches that “grab the road” do this because of the tires. Having the right and a well maintained tire will keep your vehicle’s performance at its best, insure your safety and save you money! The key to tires has always been two-fold; make sure you buy the right tire and make sure you maintain the tire.

The performance of Porsche vehicles depends so much on the tire that Porsche has designed tires and has had joint development with other tire designers to make sure they work specifically with Porsche vehicles. Often times the tire is developed and designed right along with the vehicle. Porsche offer its owners an easy way to determine if the tire is right for their Porsche by what is called the N Rating. Tires that have passed all of the tests and received the Porsche’s approval are marked with an N-Rating. The N-Rating are: N-0 (N-zero), N-1, N-2, N-3 or N-4. These markings on a tire's sidewall identify them as approved by Porsche for their vehicles. The N-0 marking is assigned to the first approved version of a tire design. As that design is refined externally or internally, the later significant evolutions will result in a new generation of the tire to be marked with N-1, N-2, N-3, etc., in succession. When a completely new tire design is approved, it receives the N-0 branding and the process begins again. When purchasing tires for Porsche, be sure to look to make sure there is an N-Rating. Audi is less specific when it comes to the design of the tire than Porsche, but it’s important to make sure you are getting the right tire for the season if you are driving in adverse conditions.  Since Audis are used on all terrains and conditions it’s important to match the appropriate tire to the condition.

Once you have purchased the right tire, maintenance of those tires is paramount. Keeping your tires in good shape will not only add better handling to your car it will also save you money in the long run by increasing your fuel consumption and by not having to purchases tires as often.

1. Keep your tires inflated to the correct levels – This seems like a no brainer, but you’d be surprised by how few people even own a tire pressure gauge.  This should be done once a month and done when your tires are cold.
2. Tire Depth – You may not own a depth gauge so a great way to make sure you have enough depth in your tire (especially important with low profile tires) is to take a penny and stick Lincoln’s head into the tread. If you can see any space between his hair and the tire you don’t have enough depth and it’s time for new tires.
3. Rotate Your Tires- Tires do not wear evenly so to lengthen the life of your tires rotate them from back to front. Keep in mind on some models the sizes may be different and can’t be rotated.  Check the tire sizes or with a Service Advisor to make sure.
4. Tire Balance – If you notice any vibration you need to get the tires balanced again. This can be done at Walter’s very easily.
5. Four Wheel Alignment – This should be done once a year or whenever you replace your tires. A proper alignment will insure that the car handles as designed and will help the tire to wear evenly thus prolonging their service life. Walter’s new Porsche/Audi shop has the latest alignment equipment. In fact, Walter’s alignment rack is built into the ground and is flush with the floor allowing the lowest to the ground vehicles, including race vehicles to be driven on and aligned properly.

If you have more questions about your tires please call Walter’s Audi or Walter’s Porsche and one of the highly trained Service Advisors would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have at 1-800-952-4007. Click here for a free tire inspection coupon.

The Inland Empire community is constantly bustling with local events. Here are a few that are going on during the next couple of months:

1/15 - 16 – Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show comes to Ontario. Kids will love seeing Mickey Mouse and his friends on their adventure. Click here for tickets.

1/18-24 – Watch the fun during the 51st annual Bob Hope Golf Classic featuring top golfers and celebrities. Click here for tickets.

1/22, 23 – Sheryl Crow plays during the grand opening of the renovated Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside. The concert will benefit cancer research. For more info click here.

1/22, 23, 29, 31 – Gene Kelly’s Singin’ in the Rain comes to life onstage. For tickets click here.

1/28 – Various cover bands bring you the Pink Floyd Experience. Explore the story, sound, and drama of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. For info and tickets click here.

1/29 – Chocolate Decadence. Satisfy your sweet tooth with truffles, tarts, and tiramisu along with champagne and port from local wineries during this event at the Grand Ballroom at the Pechanga Resort & Casino. Enjoy dancing in between dessert courses. Click here to buy tickets.

1/29 - 31 – See classic show roadsters on display during the Grand National Roadster Show. There will also be live entertainment and celebrity appearances. Click here for info.

1/30 - 2/13 – Watch a musical adaptation of the classic fable Cinderella at the Lewis Family Playhouse at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. For more info and tickets visit click here.

Some spy photos have surfaced of the new Porsche Cayenne.  The new model is to be debuted at the Geneva Car show this March but click here to be one of the first to take a look at the new style.  Click here to see some of the current specials on the Cayenne or e-mail Jason to take a test drive.

If you haven’t already become a fan of Walter’s Audi on Facebook, we invite you to do so. Our page features special news about different Audi products, tidbits, and more. We post videos of fun events we host, most recently a test drive and free dinner at Citrus City Grille restaurant. To be in-the-know about all things Audi, make sure to join us on Facebook!  Click here to become our fan.

Over the last year the demand for pre-owned Audis has increased across the country and this is no different at Walter’s Audi. The demand has been attributed to Audi’s ability to hold onto their re-sell value and the unique design of each model has really captured people’s desires. Click here to read a recent article explaining more about the demand for pre-owned Audis.
With the sustained demand for Audis, Walter’s Audi is looking to buy pre-owned cars to add to their inventory. Please give us a call at 1-866-391-2590 to arrange a free 15 minute appraisal of your vehicle. 

Click here to view our current pre-owned inventory or click here to e-mail Jason Pelayo about pre-owned specials or to arrange a time to have your vehicle appraised.