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10 Places To Buy Your Spouse a Car

Get out the biggest red bow you can find and shovel the driveway — this is going to be way too big for Santa's sleigh.

Even during a recession, a new car isn't out of the range of the feasible: good interest rates and attractive leasing conditions abound. Visit any of these local dealerships and you'll have your spouse in the driver's seat in no time.

1. Start small and sporty. Stop in at Mini of Southampton. You are sure to find the Mini of your spouse's dreams among their full line of 2011 and pre-owned models. You can find Mini at 35 Montauk Highway.

2. Looking for an American car?  in Southampton has a full line of Chevrolet cars and trucks and new and pre-owned Cadillacs. Whether you're looking for a sleek Camaro, a Silverado or Cadillac CTS or Escalade, you will no doubt find the vehicle to put a twinkle in the eye of your better half.

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3. Is big and rugged what your spouse needs to cart around dogs, kids and horse gear? Try tough on the outside but luxurious on the inside. Stop at for a full range of Land and Range Rovers.  Land Rover Southampton is part of the Land Rover Long Island Group, serving the Island "with distinction" for more than 25 years.

4. A Volkswagen is always appreciated. You'll need to drive to Riverhead to find one but you won't be disappointed. You can find a wide selection at  on Route 58. Why not give the 2011 Touareg a spin?

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5. BMW of Southampton at 35 Montauk Highway is under new ownership, and their new commitment to customer service will make sure you find exactly what you are looking for. Check out their full line of Beamers, from the new 535i Xdrive sedan to the 2011 X5M. Take a test drive today and then grab the keys and pop them in the Christmas stocking.

6. Lexus: Even just the name sounds like luxury. That's what you'll find at , where their "December to Remember" Sales Event will help you find holiday deals on all the most popular models.

7. If true classic is your spouse's style, the place to go is in Southampton, offering a multitude of vehicles including beauties such as the 1965 Porsche 356, a 1954 Triumph TR2 and 2001 BMW Z8 Convertible.

8. in Southampton offers a wide range of Audi, Jeep, Porsche, Dodge, Chrysler, Lincoln, Mercury, Ford — the list goes on. Let their knowledgeable and friendly staff help you pick out just the car to suit your budget, style and gift-giving desires.

9. The Winter Event at  is on with excellent offers when you lease, trade in or buy a new Mercedes. Check out the 2011 models and you are sure to find something to park in the driveway on Christmas Day. Mercedes Benz is at 575 County Road 39.

10. Looking for a Toyota? Stop at on your way to or from the Tanger Outlet. Located at 1655 Route 58, they have a wide selection of pre-owned and new Toyotas to choose from. Their special December offers will make it easy to choose a new Avalon, Camry, Prius or other model for the one you love.

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