Zeons Corporation (ZEON)

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What is a LAFORZA ?

(this is stolen from RB http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=LFZA&read=1334 posted by "Fast Lady" aka "faster_stronger")

The LAFORZA Mystique: Rugged, Rare, Elegant, Powerful, Substantial, Ultra-Luxury, Italian Built, Ford Reliability, Hand Crafted, Go Anywhere Do Anything Vehicle, Distinctive, Discriminating, Versatile, Rugged, Upscale, In vogue yet timeless.

The LAFORZA Market: For individuals seeking exclusivity and separation from the Explorer and Range Rover crowd.

Custom Italian- hand crafted vehicle interior designed by a famous Italian design studio, Vehicle is manufactured by Magnum Industriale, based in Cherasco, Italy.
Note: Laforza Automobiles Inc. has acquired Magnum Industriale and taken over their entire production facility in Italy.

Body styled by Thomas Tjaarda who first worked at Ghia and PininFarina. He was then chief stylist at Ghia’s and Fiat’s design center. Today, he has his own design studio, and his 70+ creations include the DeTomaso Pantera, Fiats popular 124 Spider and Ferrari’s 365 California. Tjaarda considers the Laforza one of his better creations, because it has stood the test of time so well.

Vehicle spends nine hours going down the Pininfarina paint and assembly line in Turin Italy; Utilizes Ford powerplant and drivetrain. Final assembly by Laforza Automobiles Inc. in Escondido, California.

Incredibly tight turning radius that rivals many sport cars, inside 32’

A great conversation starter (people will chase you down to find out what you’re driving); their attracted to the vehicle and always have questions.

Laforza is Italian for “the force, power or strength. Suspension and chassis derived from a Fiat Anti-Terrorist/Police military vehicle; capable of low level parachute drops.

Trailer tow capacity of 8,000 pounds…179.9’ overall length; 106” wheelbase; width 78.7” which is 2” wider than any of it’s competitors; Height 78.7”; Ground clearance 8.5”; comes with two different engine and drive train combinations. (1) 220HP Ford Explorer 5.0 Liter Fuel Injected V-8 engine with Electronic four speed automatic transmission coupled with full time all wheel drive. (2) 185HP Ford Bronco 5.0 Liter Fuel Injected V-8 engine with select 4 on the fly automatic transmission. Vehicle weight 5250 pounds 2 ½ tons, Towing capacity 7500 lbs. Depending on model selected the Laforza comes with a 2 year/24K mile or 3 year/36K mile all inclusive service contract.

Automotive Industry Comments:

Car and Driver: “It’s a cup of expresso in an ocean of Maxwell House…The Laforza is indeed Italian, it has a suspension derived from a Fiat-built army truck, a sumptuous leather interior, an all 18 gauge steel body”. Autoweek: “an Italian-born, Ford-powered dirt stomper…the most versatile luxury SUV in the world”. Road and Track: “Ride and handling are superb…sumptuous interior…Laforza is impressively quiet and feels luxurious.”


Laforza Magnum Edition









FACTORY DIRECT PURCHASE PROGRAM

Over 95% of our sales emanate from our “Factory Direct” program with deliveries throughout the U.S. In addition to our standard production models, we are able personalize our vehicles with custom features that will satisfy the most discriminating buyer. Our current delivery schedule is between 6 to 8 weeks depending on selected level of customization.

Warranty service for our vehicles is administered by UAL . They provide comprehensive full coverage protection for a 24 or 36 month period. You have the option of taking the vehicle to any state authorized automotive repair facility for repairs or service. This affords our owner’s maximum flexibility without geographic limitations.

To help facilitate your purchase we have arranged a financing conduit through one of our local federal credit unions. You may borrow up to 90% of the purchase price, amortized over 60-72 months at very favorable interest rates. (subject to credit approval)

CURRENT PRODUCTION MODELS

1998/2001 Laforza Magnum 4X4 SUV

With a year 2002 final assembly date - $55,900

Powertrain:
Equipped with a 302/5.0 Liter 340 HP “Supercharged” Fuel Injected Ford engine coupled with a Ford electronic four-speed automatic transmission with full time all wheel drive.
3 year/36,000 mile warranty.

1989/98 Laforza G.T. Edition - $41,590

These new limited production vehicles are currently being built on the original 1989 chassis utilizing our latest build technology. Each is equipped with a Ford Explorer 5.0 Liter fuel injected 220 HP V-8 engine, coupled with a four-speed electronic automatic transmission and “select 4 wheel drive”

These vehicles will be certified and titled as 1998’s and covered by 3 year/36K mile service contract.

Standard equipment includes: Full leather interior, Power steering, windows, seats, locks and moon roof. Tilt steering,
Cruise control
G.T. Package includes the following features:
1998 style grill and headlight assembly
Free-flow cat-back exhaust system with dual outlet
4” Stainless steel exhausts extensions
Side steps w/logo
Window Tinting & Graphics
16” Chrome G.T. Wheels with 275-70 tires

How to appreciate depreciation

Looking for a good excuse to buy a big, expensive sport/utility vehicle? Full-size trucks are eligible for big tax breaks that are not applicable to luxury cars

If you use one for business, a full-size Sport/Ute is a better buy in the long run than a passenger car, thanks to a technicality in the tax code that many accountants have only recently discovered.

Owners of a vehicle that is used for business with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 6000 pounds can depreciate a larger portion of the vehicles cost annually than they can with a passenger car. (The Laforza has GVW rating of 7400 lbs) The net result is the cost of the SUV can be fully recovered more quickly than the cost of similarly priced luxury car. And since SUV’s are considered trucks, they are exempt from the luxury excise tax as well, making the overall tax advantages substantial. Any personal use of the SUV merely reduces depreciation by the percentage of the time the vehicle is utilized for non business activities.

The person who uses a $45,000 passenger car solely for business can depreciate only $3,060 of the vehicle cost in its first year because tax laws cap the amount that you can depreciate. Last year, the limit amounted to the first $12,800 of the cars purchase price amortized over five years. (Check with your accountant as to current limitations)

Conversely, take a $45,000 Sport Utility Vehicle used solely for business, and the amount that you can depreciate in the first year is $9,000 because the limitations do not apply. By the end of five years, the depreciation on the SUV totals $42,408. In the sixth year the full purchase price of the vehicle has been fully depreciated.

If the owner meets a variety of other criteria, the tax advantage may be accelerated even further. The same SUV under Section 179 of the tax code can have $17,500 of its purchase price written off as an expense with depreciation taken every year thereafter. Over five years, $43,416 of the $45,000 purchase price is deductible.

“Bottom line” the absence of a luxury tax coupled with very favorable depreciation allowances, creates a compelling reason for buying a full-size sport utility vehicle.

Source: Autoweek

LAFORZA Safety Features

The Laforza has been designed from the ground up to provide unusual handling, control, and visibility to help avoid accidents. You sit high, above traffic, and your Laforza can respond quickly, surely, and with a full range of options.

Sometimes, however, exceptional handling is not enough. We hope you will never need this, but if you are in a serious accident, you will quite possibly be grateful for some other features of the Laforza.

The Laforza is extraordinarily sturdy, weighing in at 5300 lbs. In a collision with another smaller vehicle, your Laforza will decelerate less rapidly and thus absorb less inertial force. We build the Laforza to help you stay out of these kinds of situations, but if you can’t, we like to think we’ve done our part to increase you chances.

The Laforza has the structural elements you would not expect in most SUV’S, such as 18 gauge steel body, strong bracing inside the doors to protect you in the event of a collision from the side, and reinforcing members in the roof. “Literally a cage of steel”.

The Laforza has a wider stance than most Sport Utility Vehicles currently on the market (width 78.7”). Wheel base width is a major component in the lateral stability (resistance to rollover and body lean) on any type of vehicle. The Laforza design elements incorporate the optimum balance between “weight, length, width and height”

The end result is an SUV exhibiting an extraordinary blend of strength, mobility and reliable performance.

Contact: Robert Miller, Vice President-Sales
Toll-Free # 800.523.6792 Email: [e-mail] for additional Digital Photo’s and information.



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LAFORZA “High Performance” Special Edition

SOLD

$37,500.00, Excellent financing (subject to credit approval)

ONLY (1) vehicle remaining
Color: Silver/Grey

These new/unregistered High performance vehicles (4) were assembled on special order, utilizing our latest build technology. Each is equipped with a supercharged 5.0 Liter 302 V-8 Fuel Injected Ford Mustang HO engine, generating approximately 345 HP. Four-speed automatic transmission coupled with Hi-Lo Range 4x4 WD. These vehicles are covered by a 2 year/24 month full service contract.

Standard equipment includes: Full leather interior, Birdseye maple interior trim, Power steering, windows, seats, locks and moon roof. Trailer tow package and side steps. Blaupunkt AM/FM/Cassette stereo system.

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Featuring our latest High Tech grill configuration

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Luxurious full leather interiors

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Optional, handsome walnut burl wood interior appointments

A purchase of one of our High Performance Special Edition Laforza’s represents a truly unique opportunity for the discerning buyer.

Contact: Robert Miller, Vice President-Sales
Toll-Free # 800.523.6792 Email: [e-mail]