2. Auto Applied Communications Persuasive Report Project By: Nathan Sippel and Mike Blaul

3. Mr. Gielissen  42 years old  Johnsonville meat tech.  Father of two  Trapshooting coach  Currently drives a 98 Ford explorer  Rides horses  Active outdoors  Drives at least 40 miles a day

4. The vehicles we choose from: 2003 Dodge Durango 2003 Ford Expedition 2003 Toyota 4-Runner 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

5. Dodge Durango

6. Ford Expedition -High price tag -Poor Gas mileage for the price -Only 260 Hp out of a 5.7 L V-8

7. Toyota 4-Runner  Great gas mileage  Very reliable  Sporty SUV  Affordable cost  Foreign vehicle

8. Chevrolet Tahoe  American Built  Wonderful warranty's  6 year, 100,000 mile rust protection warranty  Great towing capacity  Outstanding off road features  Luxurious and spacious interior  Sleek and sexy apperance

9. Gas Mileage

10. Body  Off road use  Durable  Resistant to scratches and dents  Paint options

11. Engine size  Power  Towing  Performance  Size

12. Safety  Air bags  Comfort  Crash tests  Seat belts

13. Price

14. Reliability  All new vehicles so they have warranties on them.  Chevy has a 24 hour road side assistance  They all have bumper to bumper warranties on them  They have power train warranties up to 5 years or 50,000 miles

15. Vehicle maneuverability  All within 2 feet of turning  Chevy 38.3 foot turning radius  Ford 38.7 foot turning radius  Quite well for large vehicles  You need a tight turning radius for better maneuverability with trailers

16. #1  2003 Chevy Tahoe

17. #2  2003 Toyota 4 runner

18. #3  2003 Dodge Durango

19. #4  2003 Ford Expedition