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Toyota introduced the very sporty and sleek FR-S in 2013 and folks were more than a little impressed. The rear wheel drive car sold well and got excellent reviews but it remained a quiet success, with smaller numbers and a stealthy reputation. It was updated slightly in 2014 and 2015 but the new model for 2016 has made a couple of changes that will make buyers very happy. Interior Perks One of the few complaints buyers had, was a less than exciting all black interior. The 2016 Scion FR-S model will have silver colored trim on everything from the dash to the center console, doors and steering wheel. Even spiffier, is the new, standard 7-inch touch-screen display that will control a wide variety of functions. It will be like have a small tablet permanently mounted to your dash. The Outside Gets Updated Too Big news for those into brighter colors is the introduction of two new exterior choices. For the classic sporty look, Ablaze Red will put you up there with the Italian classics. For those who prefer a calmer tone, they can pick the new Oceanic Blue. Either one compliments the car’s sleek lines. Still A Bargain All these updates come at a price, but far less than you’d think. The price for the base model with the above goodies (and even a backup camera) is $26,075, only $405 more than the 2015 price. That car comes with a 6-speed stick and if you prefer that F-1 feel, you can have a six-speed paddle shifted automatic for only $1100 more

Buying a pre-owned car is easier today than ever before. One of the main reasons is the certification process that a Toyota goes through ensures that only the highest quality vehicles get the certified label. This means no worries for the new owner. We Start With Only The Best A candidate for certification can be anywhere from current to six model years old, but no older. It must have less than 85,000 miles and it must have a clean CARFAX report. Finally, the car must go through, and pass, a 160-point inspection process. Can you pass a 160-point inspection? So What Does Certified Mean To Me? Once a pre-owned car is certified, it means that you have peace of mind. You get a full year of roadside assistance from more than 1400 Toyota dealers in North America. You can rely on a limited comprehensive warranty for 12 month or 12,000 mile and a limited powertrain warranty for 7-year or 100,000 mile. Taken together, this is very close to the warranty of a new car. A Certified Car Deal Is Just As Simple As New One thing that people forget is the sheer complexity of buying a pre-owned vehicle either from a pre-owned dealer or an individual. You need to deal with insurance, financing and DMV in all cases. When you buy certified, it’s all handled the same as a new car transaction, including trade-ins, competitive financing rates, DMV paperwork and of course, a free CARFAX report on all certified vehicles. The only thing better than Certified, is new.

At Toyota of Dothan, we make every attempt to offer a wide variety of used cars so every car shopper can find exactly what they need. We specialize in certified used vehicles that have gone through multiple inspections to ensure they are the high quality vehicle you expect from Toyota. Our current inventory of used cars includes 2012 Highlanders, sport utility vehicles with lots of power and plenty of space for passengers and cargo. Certified Used Vehicle Warranty Coverages When you buy a certified used vehicle from Toyota of Dothan, you can have the confidence that comes from a one year, 12,000 comprehensive warranty and a seven year, 100,000 mile powertrain limited warranty. Also included with certified used Toyota vehicles is one year of Roadside Assistance, a CARFAX report, and rental car services. 2012 Highlander Safety Features The 2012 Highlander may not be the most recent model, but it still offers a wide variety of safety features to keep you and your passengers safe, including: Electronic traction control Anti-theft system Curtain airbags for all three rows of seating Halogen headlights with dusk sensor Convenience and Entertainment You’ll stay warm in the winter months with the Highlander’s heated leather seats. Also included are heated outside mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, climate control, cruise control, and a six speaker audio system to play AM/FM radio, MP3, and CDs.

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma is designed for both work and play with a double cab so you can transport the whole family. The Tacoma has a 3.5 liter, six cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with the option to use manual mode and floor shifter. 2016 Tacoma Interior Features and Comfort The front bucket seats offer superior support and a manual adjuster that makes it possible to position the seat perfectly for your needs. The rear seats can be split and folded to make additional interior cargo space if you have more “stuff” than passengers to transport. All seats are a premium cloth upholstery. For convenience and entertainment, the Tacoma is equipped with a trip computer, cruise control, tilt and telescoping steering wheel trimmed in leather, card key power locks, one-touch front windows, and climate control. There is a touchscreen display to navigate your AM/FM, CD, digital, and satellite radio systems and there are six speakers. Safety Features Safety features are similar to those you would find in a family sedan, and include anti-lock brakes, a rear camera parking system complete with distance sensors, electronic traction control, fog lights, and multiple airbags. Take your 2015 Toyota Tacoma to work and then bring it home for play. It’s versatile and ready to fulfill all of your vehicle needs in a pickup truck. Stop into Toyota of Dothan to see the truck in person and take it for a test drive.

The Dothan Area Botanical Gardens make for a beautiful backdrop for your wedding. The botanical gardens are located just four miles north of Dothan off Highway 431. You won’t find a prettier venue to hold your special day in the Wiregrass, and your photos will be a breathtaking reminder of your day. The Wedding Garden The Wedding Garden is surrounded by flowering trees and offers a formal garden design perfect for weddings. If you get married here in the summer, you’ll enjoy crepe myrtle and wisteria accents. Spring weddings in this garden have flowering dogwood trees and azaleas. Indoor Reception As of 2011, the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens became the ideal setting for garden weddings with the addition of Ricketts Hall. The reception space offers a full kitchen, changing rooms, and a large area for dinner and dancing. Padlocks of Love A growing trend for lovers to prove that their love is the true thing is through “Padlocks of Love”. These padlocks symbolize eternal love, and are locked on fences, gates, and bridges. You and your partner engrave or print your names or initials on the locks, lock them around something permanent, and then throw away the key to lock your love in place eternally. Only a few Padlocks of Love sites appear in the United States, and the Botanical Gardens is one of them. The gardens have a Lock Gate inside the Gardens, near the gazebo. You can lock your padlock free of charge. Bring your camera!

You haven’t had a good beer until you’ve tried a locally brewed, fresh beer. Visit the Folklore Brewery & Meadery for craft beer tastings and tours of our brewery. Tastings and tours are held on Friday and Saturday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm. The Beer The brewery rarely has less than ten different beers available on tap at a time. Taste testers must be 21 years of age or older, and have a valid ID. Snipe Hunt IPA Shadowcaster Porter Grateful Red Wiregrass Wheat Front Porch Pale Ale Cotton Tale Ale Red Rattler The Brewery Folklore Brewery is built on the outskirts of Dothan on an old family farm. The family business owners are in the process of getting Federal License requirements to produce a honey wine, as well. Beer Around Town If you can’t make it into the brewery for a tour or tasting, you can always try some of the Folklore Brewery beer available on tap at any of the following establishments: Firestone Wood Fired Pizza Buffalo Wild Wings G.I.Friday’s Beef’o’Bradys Red Elephant Oak 151 Foster Highlands RTJ Full Moon BBW Dothan Country Club Applebees TAJ Restaurant Rick’s Bar If you’re driving a little further out of town, you can also find the brewery’s creations in Enterprise, Fort Rucker, New Brocton, Ozark, and Eufaula. Where to Buy Bottled Beer If you want to take the beer home with you, the following retailers offer Folklore Brewery beer by the bottle in Dothan: Basket of Cheer The Cellar KBC Butchers Block Winn Dixies Publix 84W Piggly Wiggly Beeline Southern Traders Westside Spirits

Dothan offers a family entertainment zone with plenty of activities to keep everybody happy for hours. Come for a few hours, plan your birthday party or social event, take advantage of the after school program, or join us for school break functions and holiday events. There’s always something going on for the Dothan community at the entertainment center.   Skating packages start at $9 per person for admission, and individual attractions are as follows: Bumper Cars - $2.50 Gyro Chair - $2.50 Jump Shot - $2.50 Rock Wall - $2.50 Laser Tag - $5.00 Indoor Entertainment for All Ages The Fun Zone Skate Center is a 20,000 square foot indoor entertainment complex that features roller skating, bumper cars, laser tag, jump shot, ticket games, video games, a rock wall, and a soft play area with inflatable jump houses for children under 48 inches tall. After School Care School aged children from ages 5 to 13 can play after school every day at The Fun Zone until 6pm. Buses will bring children from area schools directly to the Fun Zone. Snack, homework time and of course, time to play are all included. This isn’t your typical babysitter, and your kids will love the opportunity to release some energy after a long day at school. Pricing per week for After School Care at the Fun Zone: $39, 1st child $35, 2nd child $35, 3rd child Contact The Fun Zone at (334) 678-7529 for more information or to book your party or event.

If you can’t wait until the new year to check out the new Toyota models, you’re in luck! Toyota of Dothan has several 2016 Toyotas on the lot and we invite you to come in and test drive them and get a closer look at the newest vehicle releases. Here’s a look at three of our popular 2016 Toyota models: 2016 Toyota 4Runner The 2016 Toyota 4Runner is a sport utility vehicle designed with adequate space for transporting passengers and cargo. It has an automatic transmission and offers a 4.0 liter, 6-cylinder engine.  Included in the 4Runner is a premium JBL sound system with 15 speakers, rear parking sensors and a rear view camera, and anti-theft protection. 2016 Toyota Corolla With a 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder, automatic transmission, the 2016 Toyota Corolla is efficient and practical for your daily commute needs. There is a color touch screen display, six audio speakers, and audio controls mounted on the steering wheel. You’ll also enjoy comfortable cloth upholstery, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, climate control, remote power locks, cruise control, and convenient one-touch front windows. 2016 Toyota Camry The 2016 Toyota Camry offers a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder engine to get you where you need to go. The Camry is always a consumer favorite of the Toyota lineup. The 2016 Camry offers electronic traction control, cruise control, and climate control. It also has power remote locks and windows, a dusk sensor on the halogen headlights, and a rear parking sensor. The six speaker audio system can play the radio and CDs using the color touchscreen display.

At Toyota of Dothan, we offer a great inventory of both new Toyota models and quality used cars, trucks, and SUVs. In addition to the special deals, discounts, and services, we also offer a special commitment to customers with special transportation needs and mobility issues. Understanding the Mobility Program Toyota Mobility is an excellent program designed to meet the special needs of those with disabilities or mobility issues. Many individuals struggle to find the right kind of transportation to accommodate their necessary adaptive equipment and specific needs. The Toyota Mobility Program was created to provide both specialized mobility vehicles and financial assistance. Those participating in the program through Toyota can receive customer cash assistance for up to a thousand dollars towards the cost of necessary adaptive equipment. Extended financing terms up to 96 months are available. Call us today to discuss your finance needs and get started on the process. Toyota of Dothan has qualified program representatives to help you through the purchase of your vehicle and the vehicle financing process. We will work with you closely on a full driver assessment to determine your vehicle operation needs and adaptive equipment. To learn more about the Toyota Mobility Program, contact our specialists today at Toyota of Dothan. We will help you get the right vehicle at the right price to accommodate your specific driving needs. We can discuss the solutions we offer to keep you on the road safe and ready to go!

The Wiregrass Museum offers a free, fun family day the first Saturday of each month. November’s day will be the 7 th at 10:30am. The event runs until 2:30pm. There is no cost for the family fun and all supplies will be provided by the museum. The museum features a different project each month to keep the experience fresh for participants. It’s a great way to spend quality time with your family members. No preregistration is required to participate. The Wiregrass Museum was founded in 1988. It was designed to improve the quality of life in the Wiregrass area through its collection of art work, exhibits, and educational programs for visitors of all ages. The museum is supported by private donors and is also funded by the City of Dothan. In addition to Family Day on the first Saturday of each month, the museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year including yoga, artist workshops, and special exhibitions. The museum is located at 126 Museum Avenue in historic downtown Dothan, near the Dothan Civic Center. It is opened Wednesday through Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturdays from 10am to 3pm. Monday and Tuesday hours are by appointment only. Admission to the museum is free. The next big event for the museum will be the celebration of Youth Art Month to be held March 2016. The museum will bring public awareness of the value in art education for all children. The museum has been partnering with local schools to showcase the talent in the K-12 students in the area.

Many people are in need of a reliable, affordable car but stop short of shopping for one due to their credit issues. While it is true you can get better loan rates with great credit, having anything less doesn’t mean you can’t get the car you need now. We Can Help Recover Your Credit Our in-house Toyota finance department offers opportunities many other dealerships do not. We offer choices for buyers to get second chance financing so you can get back on good financial track. Our process is confidential and secure so you can trust in our knowledgeable dealership financing staff. We can help you finance a new or used car from our inventory in Dothan. Once you get your second chance financing, you can immediately start rebuilding your credit. By making regular and timely payments each month, you can increase your credit score in the near future. Get on the Phone The best part of this process is you can handle everything with us over the phone. We can go through the financing application process in just a couple of minutes by phone at your convenience. After you’ve been qualified for your loan, you can start shopping in person at our dealership or through our online inventory. Don’t think you don’t deserve a new or quality used car for one minute longer! Call our Toyota of Dothan Finance Managers today to discuss our loan options. We have a large selection of vehicles just waiting for you to drive them home today!

Get into the spirit of fall at Landmark Park on Saturday, October 17, 2015. The event will start at 10:00am and feature a presentation on the harvesting of peanuts as it was done 100 years ago. Visitors get to experience the different sights and smells of traditional farm activities. Indulge in the sweetness of syrup making, sugar cane grinding, and butter churning. During the event, visitors can also participate in fun activities like storytelling and music. As part of the annual Fall Farm Day, take some time to explore the displays featured at the 2015 Quilt Show at the Stokes Activity Barn from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The quilt show will feature over one hundred quilts throughout the barn including antique quilts. The quilts are judged and visitors can check out the many exhibits, door prizes, and listen to featured speakers. Landmark Park is located at 430 Landmark Drive in Dothan. It features 135 acres of preservation for the natural and cultural heritage of the Wiregrass Region in southeast Alabama. Visitors can get a real experience living life on a farm in the 1890’s. The park features a farmhouse, smokehouse, cane mill, and a variety of farm animals like chickens, goats, pigs, and mules. The park also offers a picnic area, wildlife exhibits, nature trails, and a planetarium. A small admission fee is charged to enter the park. Throughout the year, special events are held including folk festivals, traveling exhibits, concerts, and antique car shows.