Arrive Into Spring 2015 Safely

So the holidays are over and the weather is usually bleak and un-decorating can be a chore, but don’t let the “back to reality” phase get you down. Make plans for the New Year. If your still second guessing your decision of trying to make it through the winter in a two wheel drive, then don’t wait any longer. Come to Verdi Motors and get yourself into an quality pre-owned AWD or 4WD vehicle. We are fully stocked with all weather vehicles of your choice in all makes and models. Verdi Motors has been selling quality pre owned vehicles in the Dutchess County New York area for over 30 years and we’re dedicated to serving the needs of our customers. So treat yourself today and arrive into spring 2015 safely with a vehicle that will get you through many seasons to come.

Reasons To Purchase A Used 4WD Vehicle

As you prepare for your next vehicle purchase consider these the qualities in a used 4WD vehicle. Regardless of the make or model, 4WD vehicles offer you far more than a standard car could.

Safety: For bad weather, terrible road conditions and disaster situations your vehicle is equipped with gear that can carry you through some of the worst conditions you may face in urban areas. Get stuck in a snow bank? You know what to do and if your driving off road it makes you a better driver on the roads. You are more in tune with the dynamics and characteristics of your vehicle: how wide it is, how it performs in certain situations, and so forth. That knowledge and those skills stick with you for life.

Versatility: 4WD vehicles are quite versatile. They can go off-road easily enough, of course, and they are not some huge RV that stays parked in the yard and is used only four or five times a year. 4WD vehicles are used every day to commute, get groceries and run other errands. They are generally very good at hauling heavier loads like pulling a boat out of the water. When coupled with a trailer, a 4WD vehicle allows you to bring home plywood or camp in comfort. With your 4WD vehicle, you can choose to take day trips, weekend getaways, or escape for a week or more. You’re not as limited as others might be.

Freedom: Four wheeling offers a sense of adventure. Your vehicle can take you places a car cannot, and allow you to engage in activities you otherwise would not. You’re no longer confined to the concrete and asphalt barriers of ordinary driving. Nothing wrong with driving on roads, of course. But being able to get away from it all is so liberating.

Sound Investment: Because of their versatility and durability, 4WD vehicles tend to hold their value. They are even quite popular with folks who spend their days on the roads. You can expect a pretty good resale value for your vehicle when the time comes. This is why many households purchase a 4WD vehicle (or one that’s easily convertible to off-road use). The vehicles are just as useful for everyday driving as they are for going on the trails. The next time you need to replace a car, consider purchasing a 4WD vehicle.

Looking for a luxury car?

After a frosty couple of years, the luxury car market is beginning to heat up once again. In fact, it is bouncing back faster than any other automobile category. Verdi Motors caters to all different lifestyles by carrying a diverse inventory. On the lot this month we have a few of these posh rides including a 2011 Audi S5 4.2 Coupe quattro Tiptronic. Audi has been inspired by a core philosophy of beautiful design, intelligent, state-of-the-art technology, top-of-the-line performance in every detail without a single compromise in quality. These values continue to drive Audi, and their take on the luxury coupe  encloses a competent drivetrain and comfortable accommodation with what is generally accepted as drop-dead gorgeous sheet metal. If you are at the life stage which puts a value on at least two of the above three, you’ll love Audi’s take on two-door transport.

Following suit we also have a 2009 BMW 3-Series 328 xi  a beautiful 2008 BMW 3-Series xi Coupe and a 2005 Lexus LS 430

Dutchess County Fair: Did you know?

Today, the Dutchess County Fair is the largest six day fair in New York State and is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country. But did you know that the first official fair was held in Washington Hollow in 1842. Many followed in that same location. The fair was also held off and on in Poughkeepsie in the area of what is now Mill and Catherine Streets. But by the 1900′s, the fair had suffered considerable financial challenges. This caused the cancellation of the 1916 and 1918 fairs. In 1917, the fairgrounds in Poughkeepsie was used to mobilize people on the home front on behalf of the men involved in the war effort. In 1919 there was much question as to the future of a fair in Dutchess County. The directorate of the Society was reorganized and a new location was chosen, Springbrook Park in Rhinebeck. The relocation to the present location proved successful and subsequent fairs to this time have remained on the same location.

The Weather, Gas Restrictions, the War

Weather always affects the fair. Both the fairs of 1927 and 1928 were cancelled due to heavy rains and flooding and the subsequent Depression years continued to negatively influence the growth of the fair. The 1942 fair was cancelled due to the War. After the 1945 fair, gas restrictions were lifted with the end of the War. The “incredible” receipts from the ’45 and ’46 fairs allowed the Society to repay its debts and make an investment in the future. After nearly 100 years of ups and downs, the Dutchess County Fair was in good shape.

The Largest Six-Day Fair in New York

In 1950, the reincorporated Dutchess County Agricultural Society, Inc. purchased Springbrook Park and renamed it the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. The 142 acre facility has since grown to nearly 170 acres. Construction on the fairgrounds over the years has been constant and impressive and continues to be the largest six day fair in New York State.