Best Cars at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for Graduates

The month of May marks the beginning of summer, which kicks off with Memorial Day weekend. You may be hauling your boat behind your Ram 1500 to Beaver Lake or loading up your Jeep Grand Cherokee for some mountain biking at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. But before we can usher in summer, we have to stop and celebrate another rite of passage. 

In the weeks leading up to Memorial Day, high school and college students will don their caps and gowns and make that final walk across the stage to complete their academic careers. We at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bentonville, Arkansas, celebrate you, the grads, and are here to help you find the perfect ride for your next adventure.  

Graduation is a time to celebrate. We can’t think of a better way to honor your academic accomplishments than buying a new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram to get you to and through your next phase of life. No matter your price range, we’ve got something for everyone at McLarty Daniel CDJR. While we offer a full used inventory, we’ve selected some new vehicles we think would be great for recent graduates.

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Our first pick is the 2023 Jeep Compass, a compact SUV that still seats five. Besides being able to pile four of your closest friends in for a spin around campus, you’ll keep them safe while doing so. With Foward Collision Warning with Active Braking, your Compass will alert you if another vehicle is too close and will brake for you if needed. It also comes standard with Blind-Spot Monitoring and Active Lane Management. If you want to be treated like an adult, you’ll have to start safely driving like one too.

Besides safety, the Jeep Compass is a fun car to drive with solid off-roading capabilities. Currently, on our lot, we have the Latitude Lux trim level with 4WD, leather-trimmed bucket seats and classic paint colors. It comes with remote keyless entry and Apple CarPlay. Keep an eye out for new inventory as it changes daily.

If you’re looking for a sedan, the 2023 Chrysler 300 is your best bet. Although it may seem conservative compared to other options, this sedan is a classy choice. With reliable performance, top-of-the-line technology and an EPA-estimated 30 mpg on the highway, it checks all the boxes you didn’t even know needed to be checked. Trust your parents on this one.

We’ve got all trim levels available on the lot now, from Touring, Touring L and the 300S V6. One benefit of buying a new car is that it comes road-ready, including new tires to get you at least 5,000 miles to that first oil change. Make sure to visit our service and parts department to keep your 300 up-to-date on any routine maintenance. 

Another option for graduates is the 2023 Dodge Challenger. Although the Dodge Charger was made popular by Vin Diesel’s character in the Fast and the Furious movie franchise, we suggest the 4-door Challenger for graduates as it allows for a little more room. After your graduation, stop by McLarty Daniel CDJR to pick up your new Challenger and then race to Rogers Malco Towne Center to watch the newest installment, Fast X. That sounds way better than a graduation party.

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With a wide range of Challengers in stock, you can choose from almost any color of the rainbow from White Knuckle, Frostbite (dark blue), Go Mango (bright orange), B5 Blue (bright blue), Pitch Black or Sublime (lime green). We know how important it is to accessorize so you can have some fun and match your shoes, phone case or even your hair to the color of the Challenger you choose.

Our last pick (up) for graduates is the 2023 Ram 1500. If you’re a recent high school grad, maybe you need to pack up and move across the country for college? If you just finished college, maybe you’ve scored your first salary job and can finally swing that house payment. Either way, you’ll need something to load up all your stuff in. 

The Ram 1500 is the truck you need to get any post-high school or college job done in life or business. It has the capability to tow up to 12,750 pounds and can haul a max payload of 2,300 pounds. Just think of all the things you can load up or haul: furniture, a grill, that new boat you’ve been eyeing, a trailer. With a Ram, the possibilities are endless. This truck is perfect if you must work hard on a job site or want to play hard on that much-deserved weekend break. 

Whether you’ve spent the last four years cheering on the Bentonville Tigers, Rogers Mounties, Springdale or Fayetteville Bulldogs or finally moving off campus, we’re here to congratulate you on a job well done. It’s time to treat yourself. If you’re looking for yourself or to purchase for a recent grad, come see us at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram off Moberly Lane in Bentonville. We’ll get you set up with a new or used car, truck or SUV. Congrats to the class of 2023! Now throw those caps up in the air — you’ve earned it!

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