Karl Knauz BMW / Knauz MINI Febuary2012Newsletter

Buying a new 3 Series BMW in 2012 is going to offer plenty of choices. Here’s why: there’s a new sedan for 2012, but the coupe, convertible and wagon remain mostly unchanged and are still as tempting as ever. Buyers of this sporting...

Why should you consider a Certified Pre-Owned BMW?

Incredible performance, style, and, of course, value.

Meet the Certified Pre-Owned BMW.A Certified Pre-Owned BMW is one of the smartest purchases you can make. It's backed by an up to 6-year/100,000 mile protection plan and has been thoroughly inspected by a BMW-trained technician. And most importantly, it has the performance, innovation and engineering that make BMW the Ultimate Driving Machine®.

Our restaurant review for February…

Park Street Dining in Mundelein.

Thanks to Elizabeth a fan on our facebook page for suggesting Park Street restaurant in Mundelein on our facebook page. As always our fans know great restaurants. This place is a hidden gem located just off Route 45 and 176 and can be easy to miss if you aren’t careful. When you walk into Park Street, you will notice the exposed bricks and seating on either side of the main room/ bar area. The atmosphere has an almost upscale casual feel to it.

Our pets of the month for February…

Meet Lani Lo and her Brother Dodger plus Sibyll

Well it is almost Valentine’s Day and what better way to celebrate than adding to your family or even starting a family with a new dog or cat this year. Lani Lo and Dodger do need to be adopted together, so as an added incentive Save-A-Pet is only asking for one donation fee for the two of them. What a great deal, twice the love for one low price and you will help keep this brother and sister together as they begin their new life.

Our Breed Highlight for February

Meet the Alaskan Klee Kai

In the 1970’s the Alaskan Klee Kai was developed by Linda Spurlin to be a companion-sized version of the Alaskan Husky. In the late 80’s, they made the Alaskan Klee Kai available to others. Mrs. Spurlin originally called her new breed the "Klee Kai" but in 1995, it was changed to "Alaskan Klee Kai." The Alaskan Klee Kai is still extremely rare.

Is It True That Dogs Only See in Black and White?

You've probably heard various "facts" about dogs' sight capabilities, but what's fact and what's fiction? Read this article to learn about what Buddy really can and can't see.

Recipes: Classic French Toast with Raspberry Coulis

In the world of breakfast foods, classic French toast is a blank palette that can be painted with sweet, sticky syrups, ripe, sweetened fruits, or peppery bacon and lovely fried eggs—it’s all good. However, the next time you’re in...

Recipes: California Nicoise Salad with Grilled Salmon and Avocado

Salads are meant to be glorious celebrations of the freshest and best gifts from the earth. Few salads surpass this seemingly simple Nicoise variation. Following are suggestions for a fairly traditional Nicoise salad with a California influence....

Recipes: Blue Cheese Flank Steak Pinwheels

Blue cheese flank steak pinwheels are a great way to take tough flank steak and make it tender, juicy, and out-of-the-ordinary. The blue cheese and sundried tomato filling is tangy, salty, and garlicky—in a word, delicious. Best of all, it’s easy...

BMW Financial Lease Return Information

Is your lease expiring soon?

If you are currently leasing through BMW Financial Services, you may have questions about what to expect at the end of your lease. This guide provides you with an explanation of lease-end options,the procedures to follow at vehicle turn-in, and examples of what we consider "acceptable wear and use."

Tips for Maintaining the Exterior of Your Vehicle in Snow and Ice

Salty goodness is great on a pretzel, but on your car? Not so much. Winter means snow and ice, which, in turn, means road salt. And road salt can wreak havoc on your car's paint job and undercarriage.

How to Establish a Routine Auto Maintenance Schedule

Establishing and maintaining a routine auto maintenance schedule is critical in ensuring the long-term performance and reliability of your vehicle. Your car is almost certainly one of the most expensive purchases that you will make in your life, and...

Keys to Defensive Driving

The term “defensive driving” almost makes the road seem like a battlefield. Unfortunately, that’s not a bad analogy. Every day, you navigate among people who have the potential to hurt you. Though unintentional, careless drivers...

The 10 Best Apps for Fitness

There’s an app for nearly everything--and literally hundreds of them for fitness. Here are 10 of the very programs to help you reach and maintain your fitness goals. 1. Lose It Cost: Free The Lose It app on the iPhone consolidates your food...

The 10 Best Races for Your First Marathon

Running 26.2 miles provokes various physical and mental reactions for many first time marathoners, including pain, discomfort and, perhaps, utter terror. There is a need, therefore, to choose a marathon suited for first timers; that is, one that...

Tips for Negotiating Airport Security

In an era of heightened airport security, travelers are discovering increased airport hassles, leaving them two options: (1) filing an official complaint; (2) doing what it takes to make negotiating airport security hassle free.

The Best Kept Secrets of Venice

With spectacular water views and more than 150 canals, it’s no surprise that Venice enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Though well traveled by many tourists, the city does hold a few guarded secrets. We’ve compiled some...

Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids

For most kids, Valentine’s Day lacks the romantic pitfalls that the holiday can bring to adults. And thank goodness for that, because what it lacks in romantic drama, it makes up for in fun. These Valentine’s Day activities for kids will make the...

Valentines Day 2012

You don't have to spend a fortune on Valentines gifts

Many people love to say that Valentine's Day is becoming too commercial, and claim that it is just another way for card and gift shops to make money. Personally, I feel it is a great idea to have just one day out of 365 where people in love are reminded to celebrate one another and the special relationship they have. After all, I think it can get to the point where we begin to take each other for granted.

The Single Person’s Guide to Having Fun on Valentine’s Day

There is nothing wrong with being single on Valentine’s Day, but it can be hard to feel loved when everyone around you seems to be all caught up in romantic bliss. To avoid feeling lonely, use these strategies to plan ahead and have fun....

How to Write an Eye-Catching Cover Letter

In a brutally competitive job market, job seekers know that every last detail counts. Creating an eye-catching cover letter is one way to give yourself the edge you need to get past an employer’s initial screening and earn access to a...

How QR Codes Can Grow Your Business

While QR codes may look like a squiggle of little black and white blocks to the naked eye, a smartphone can turn this special square into a website, a picture, a set of text or some other multimedia content. And that can lead to exciting...

The 5 Best Ways to Learn a New Language as an Adult

Young children generally tend to grasp new languages much faster than adults, primarily because they detect small sound differences that adults don’t pick up. However, just because you’ve reached adulthood doesn’t mean that you...

Timeless Style – Jewelry

No woman wants her accessories to look dated, but staying on top of fashion trends can be exhausting, especially when it comes to jewelry. Fortunately, you don’t have to purchase every necklace, bangle, or hoop that makes its way onto the...

10 Cool Things About the 2012 BMW X6

The BMW X6 is certainly one of the most distinctive vehicles on the road. Introduced in 2008, it combines the look of a sports car with the size of an SUV. BMW has brought such a distinctive look to the styling of the X6 that it could be considered...

2011 BMW Z4

If you’re looking for a luxury roadster with style and charisma, the 2011 BMW Z4 is the perfect choice. Not only does the Z4 look sporty, it also backs its appearance with an unparalleled level of performance. This BMW is available in three...

Order your BMW with the European Delivery option

Meet your vehicle in the place where it was made.

Your first drive doesn't have to go from the lot to your driveway. Meet your vehicle at the renowned BMW Welt, enjoy exclusive VIP tours of BMW facilities, take your new vehicle for its first spin across the famed Autobahn, choose from five Driving Adventure packages, indulge at world-class hotels, and then meet your vehicle back home at the end.

Available at Knauz North- A 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium w/ Navigation

See this 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium w/ Navigation and more indoors at our Knauz North location:

Knauz North Pre-Owned Center

2950 N. Skokie Highway North Chicago Il 60064 866-938-1758

Just South of 137 on Route 41 KnauzNorth.com

Meet the All-New 6 Series Gran Coupe

Introducing the all-new 6 Series Gran Coupe. Join designers Nader Faghihzadeh and Christian Bauer for an interactive tour of the Gran Coupe's exterior and interior,

2013 BMW M5. From 0 to 90 seconds.

The all-new BMW M5 makes its North American premiere and redefines the high-performance sports sedan once again. Step inside and feel the power and luxury of this Ultimate Driving Machine.®

10 Cool Things about the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman

The Mini Cooper Clubman is another of the growing number of derivatives of the standard BMW Mini, which the maker debuted in 2001 and retooled in 2007. It’s a larger cousin to the three-door Mini, but intended to be just as entertaining and...

MINI @ the NAIAS 2012: MINI Roadster Premieres at Detroit Auto Show

The 6th member of the MINI Family is the undeniable star of this year's NAIAS. The new MINI Roadster dropped its top to show off two troublemaking seats, and the Driving Excitement update to MINI Connected also made an exciting debut.

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MINI Special Offers:

ZERO IN ON THESE THREE OFFERS:

•$0 TO MOTOR Lease: Put $0 down and lease a 2012 MINI Cooper Hardtop with an Automatic Transmission for just $249 per month for 36 months. There's no down payment, no security deposit and no first month payment due at signing. No kidding.*

•$299/mo Cooper Countryman Lease: Lease a 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman with an Automatic Transmission for just $299 per month for 36 months, and no security deposit required.**

•0.9% APR: Get 0.9% APR financing for up to 36 months on all 2012 MINI Hardtop, Convertible, Clubman and Countryman models.^

Start the New Year off right with one of these great deals on a new MINI. And while you're checking our inventory, be sure to look into our wide variety of flexible payment programs that will keep your payments down for years to come.***

*$249 per month for a 36-month lease on a 2012 MINI Cooper Hardtop, and $0 due at signing.

36-month closed-end lease offered to qualified customers by MINI Financial Services through participating dealers. $0 cash due at signing (based on $0 first month payment, $0 down payment and $0 security deposit. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver). Lease rate and fees based on example of a 2012 MINI Cooper Hardtop with Automatic Transmission with MSRP of $21,450, includes destination and handling charge. Excludes tax, title and dealer fees. $725 acquisition fee, normally due at signing, included in amount financed. Lessee responsible for insurance, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.20/mile over 10,000 miles per year and a disposition fee of $350 at lease end. Purchase option at lease end $14,801. May be combined with option credit. Subject to credit approval. Offer valid through February 29th , 2012. Models pictured in advertisements may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit your authorized MINI dealer for complete details.

**$299 per month for a 36-month lease on a 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman, and no security deposit required.

36-month closed-end lease offered to qualified customers by MINI Financial Services through participating dealers. $2,050 cash due at signing (includes $299 first month payment, $1,751 down payment and $0 security deposit. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver). Lease rate and fees based on example of a 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman with Automatic Transmission with MSRP of $23,700 includes destination and handling charge. Excludes tax, title, acquisition fee and dealer fees. Lessee responsible for insurance, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.20/mile over 10,000 miles per year and a disposition fee of $350 at lease end. Purchase option at lease end $14,220. May not be combined with option credit. Subject to credit approval. Offer valid through February 29th, 2012. Models pictured in advertisements may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit your authorized MINI dealer for complete details.

*** 0.9% APR financing for up to 36 months on select 2012 MINI Models.

Qualified customers only. 0.9% APR for up to 36 months at $28.16 per month, per $1,000 financed on new 2012 MINI models (MINI Coupe models excluded). Where balloon financing is available, similar terms may not be available. Rates available only through MINI Financial Services and only at participating authorized MINI dealers through February 29th, 2012. Excludes tax, title and registration fees. Subject to credit approval. Specific vehicles are subject to availability. Visit your authorized MINI dealer for complete details.

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BMW Special Offers

Special Offers on New And Certified Pre-Owned BMW Vehicles

2.9% APR On New 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Sedans + $1,500 Allowance available.

Qualified customers only. Available at participating BMW centers through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC. Applies only to specific models and only for specific model years. 2.9% APR for 36 months available through February 29, 2012. $29.04 per $1,000. Also available, 3.9% APR for 37-60 months. Rates shown are based on the Super Elite/Elite/Standard credit tier level. Program available to qualified customers only. Not everyone will qualify. Subject to credit approval. See participating dealer for details. See participating BMW center for details and vehicle availability.

Financing options that practically beg you to get behind the wheel of a Certified Pre-Owned BMW

For a limited time, receive two exceptional offers on a Certified Pre-Owned BMW:

- 0% financing for up to 24 months on select Certified Pre-Owned BMW's.*

- Let BMW pick up the first 2 payments on most 2008 Certified Pre-Owned models**

*Lease a Certifi ed Pre-Owned BMW 2008 model year 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3, or X5 (M models included) through BMW Financial Services at a participating BMW center. Leasing and financing restrictions apply. Other model year Certifi ed Pre-Owned vehicles are excluded from the 2 payment special offer. Not all BMW centers participate. To qualify, you must enter into a retail installment sale or lease contract between January 4, 2012 and February 29, 2012 at a participating BMW center. Minimum and maximum lease and financing terms apply. BMW Financial Services will reimburse up to $500 per month of your first two payments due. The $500 will be applied towards payment only, not tax, title and destination charges. This offer is subject to credit approval. Not all customers will qualify. See your participating BMW center for details about minimum and maximum lease and financing terms, and vehicle availability. Program not available to customers refi nancing or leasing a vehicle currently financed or leased through BMW Financial Services. Other terms and conditions apply. See your BMW center for details. Financing starting at 0.0% APR is available on Certifi ed Pre-Owned 2008 model year 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3 or X5. Only certain contract lengths are eligible. Contact your local BMW center for participation details and vehicle availability. Financing starting at 2.9 % is available on Certifi ed Pre-Owned 2009 model year 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3 or X5. Only certain contract lengths are eligible. Contact your local BMW center for participation details and vehicle availability. Protection Plan, backed by BMW, provides coverage for 2 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of the expiration of the 4-year/50,000-mile BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ©2012 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW name, model names and logo are registered trademarks.

**Lease a Certified Pre-Owned BMW 2008 model year 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3, or X5 (M models included) through BMW Financial Services at a participating BMW center. Leasing and financing restrictions apply. Other model year Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are excluded from the 2 payment special offer. Not all BMW centers participate. To qualify, you must enter into a retail installment sale or lease contract between January 4, 2012 and February 29, 2012 at a participating BMW center. Minimum and maximum lease and financing terms apply. BMW Financial Services will reimburse up to $500 per month of your first two payments due. The $500 will be applied towards payment only, not tax, title and destination charges. This offer is subject to credit approval. Not all customers will qualify. See your participating BMW center for details about minimum and maximum lease and financing terms, and vehicle availability. Program not available to customers financing or leasing a vehicle currently financed or leased through BMW Financial Services. Other terms and conditions apply. See your BMW center for details. Financing starting at 0.0% APR is available on Certifi ed Pre-Owned 2008 modelyear 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3 or X5. Only certain contract lengths are eligible. Contact your local BMW center for participation details and vehicle availability. Financing starting at 2.9 % is available on Certifi ed Pre-Owned 2009 model year 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3 or X5. Only certain contract lengths are eligible. Contact your local BMW center for participation details and vehicle availability. Protection Plan, backed by BMW, provides coverage for 2 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of the expiration of the 4-year/50,000-mile BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ©2012 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW name, model names and logo are registered trademarks.

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