I can remember years ago when Highway 61 was still 2-lane black-top, and a trip to the city was something you looked forward to with great anticipation. The one thing that could spoil the mood faster than anything was starting off and immediately getting stuck behind an 18-wheeler. There were very few trucks on the road back then but, they drove a lot slower than they do today. You hated following them because there were only a few good places to pass between Troy and Wentzville.
Fortunately Highway 61 is 4 lanes now and there’s usually an opening to pass when you want to but, I am constantly amazed by how many more trucks are on the road today. In the city it seems like they make up about 25% of the total interstate traffic. It’s not hard to see why because, when you think about it, a truck is almost always the most economical, if not the only way to get a load from point A to point B.
If you’re someone that needs to get a load from Point A to Point B on a regular basis, there’s no better way to go than the 2011 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty. No other HD pickup offers more capacity in more models than Sierra. The available new Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo and Allison 1000 Series 6-speed automatic transmission are engineered to improve power and mileage. Advanced diesel direct-injection technology and an adaptive transmission controller help Duramax to run at peak efficiency, and provide you with a highway mileage range of up to 680 highway miles.
The Duramax/Allison powertrain has a proven track record, with more than 1.2 million sold since 2000.
The Allison 1000 Series 6-speed automatic—the same make used in the M1 tank—is built with multiple features to help the driver handle heavy loads with confidence. There’s range selection mode to enhance control and engine braking in specific driving situations and grade braking mode that helps slow the vehicle on long grades by automatically selecting a lower gear.
The standard 6.0L Vortec V-8 delivers torque and horsepower across a wide RPM range. Matched with the Hydramatic 6L90-E, it gives the driver smooth and progressive response for effortless driving, trailering or hauling.
Sierra HD offers outstanding payload and trailering, including segment-leading conventional trailering capability of up to 17,000 lbs, and fifth-wheel trailering capability of up to 21,700 lbs. Standard on all Sierra HD SRW models, Sierra HD trailer sway control uses the built-in StabiliTrak sensors to look for changes in ride motion that could indicate trailer sway, and then applies braking as needed to bring the trailer back in line. A fully integrated trailer brake controller is also available to give you greater control of trailer braking force.
Sierra HD’s braking system is much more than a pedal. It is a system of control engineered to help keep you on your intended path, and maintain your cool no matter how challenging the situation. Because, with a heavy load behind you, you need to be ready for what’s ahead of you. Automatic Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake pedal usage. Using this information, it detects when the truck is on a downhill grade and the driver desires to slow the vehicle. Then if necessary, the transmission downshifts to help hold the desired speed.
To help you choose the fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch that works best for your needs, GMC engineers consulted with leading aftermarket hitch manufacturers. Based on their input, they added new access holes to the rear frame section to accept a wider variety of hitches. These holes also help to preserve frame strength and save installation time. Adding a plow to Sierra HD is easy. Ask your dealer for the available Snow Plow Prep Package, and your truck will be prepared for most current hydraulic snow plows. It upgrades the front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) to 6000 lbs on diesel-equipped models, while the torsion-bar front suspension allows you to make seasonal ride-height adjustments in minutes, with a single wrench.
You can make your Sierra HD a wireless hot spot with available dealer-installed Autonet Mobile WiFi, the first wireless Internet service provider designed for automotive use. It allows up to 10 people to connect to the Internet at once, using any combination of smart phones, laptops, or WiFi-enabled devices. The available DVD-based touch-screen navigation system3 combines superb audio performance with mapping capabilities from a variety of sources. It features a 6.5-inch display, 2-D or 3-D graphics and 3 months of XM NavTraffic. It also integrates with OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation so you will never stop to ask directions. To help you stay in touch at all times, Bluetooth1 capability is standard in Denali and SLT models to let you connect your wireless phone or PDA to the standard hands-free calling system. This allows you to control your device with the phone and audio system controls located on the steering wheel.
If you need the best work truck on the road, there’s no better choice than the 2011 GMC Sierra HD and if you’re looking for a dealer to show you all it can do, there’s no better choice than Marquitz Buick Cadillac GMC in Troy, Missouri. The Marquitz team knows these trucks inside and out and you can count on them to be as Professional Grade as the GMC trucks they sell and service.
They will take the time to answer all your questions and be sure you have all the information you need to make the best decisions. Everyone from sales associate to service adviser will treat you like a friend and neighbor each and every time. Marquitz prices GMC trucks more aggressively that any dealer I’ve seen so, when you get down to the numbers, no one will work harder to get you more for your trade-in and get to a payment that works for you. Stop by and see the best work truck on the road, the 2011 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty at Marquitz Buick Cadillac GMC in Troy, Mo.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
The 2011 GMC Yukon, it’s packed with creature features but it’s really all about towing.
The 2011 GMC Yukon has a many features and technological advancements as any vehicle out there but when you get down to it, the Yukon is really all about towing. There are a lot of reasons to tow. You may be in the building trades and need to haul tools and materials. Landscapers need to haul mowers and equipment. It might be a weekend thing and you want to haul a boat or camping trailer. Whatever the reasons are to tow, one thing is for sure: no one wants to hook a trailer up to a vehicle that can’t handle it. That’s where the 2011 GMC Yukon steps in. GMC Yukon is the no-excuses full-size SUV engineered for those who refuse to sacrifice capability for refinement or capacity for efficiency.
From the confident power of the Vortec engine family to the advanced stability control systems, Yukon is engineered from the ground up for trailering. With available seating for up to nine or best-in-class 137.4 cu. ft. of cargo volume, Yukon XL is the choice for maximum passenger and cargo capacity. The Yukon XL features a ¾-ton model not offered by any competitor. This provides a trailer weight rating of 9600 lbs and a best-in-class maximum payload of up to 2454 lbs. Because using Yukon’s capacity shouldn’t test your limits, the 6-speed automatic has two standard assists. First is the Tow/Haul mode, which works to reduce excess shifting when towing or carrying a heavy load.
It also automatically engages the second feature, called Grade Braking. This changes the timing of gear shifts to use the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle, to reduce demand on the brakes and help to produce confident descents. No other competitor offers the confidence of Yukon’s available trailer brake controller. It is completely integrated with the Yukon’s electrical and ABS systems, allowing your trailer brakes to operate simultaneously with your vehicle brakes.
To suit changing conditions, this system also allows you to adjust the trailer brake force from the controller switch located on your lower left instrument panel. For greater traction on poor road surfaces, Yukon is equipped with the fully automatic Eaton Locking Rear Differential. When it senses one wheel slipping more than another, it locks both to turn at the same speed for extra traction. No other competitor in its class offers this type of traction enhancing technology.
To give you immediate acceleration with strong reserve response at almost any speed, the standard Vortec 5.3L V-8 with Active Fuel Management is tuned to deliver its power across a wide RPM range. This engine also offers the best highway fuel economy of any conventional gas V-8 in its class, an EPA-estimated 21 mpg hwy. At 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque, the Vortec 6.2L V-8 engine that is standard in Yukon Denali and Yukon offers the most horsepower and torque in its class.
All 5.3L and 6.2L Yukon models are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission engineered to extract optimum performance from the Vortec engine. Standard with all 6-speed automatics is Driver Shift Control, which lets you manually shift gears to suit driving conditions. Shift to the “M” position and DSC will also allow you to shift gears up and down with the +/- tap shift selector.
With the Remote Start feature, one touch of your electronic key fob can start the engine and begin heating or cooling your cabin. In addition to its impressive passenger and cargo capacity, Yukon is also easy to load. With the available power liftgate, you can open and close it with the touch of a button.
Large, high-capacity four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are engineered into every Yukon model for confident stops, time after time. For extra assistance, the system offers brake assist that can sense a sudden stop and apply full pedal pressure to help stop or slow your Yukon as quickly as possible for the conditions. For a smooth, stable ride under a variety of conditions, the Yukon is engineered with coil-over-shock front and five-link coil spring rear suspensions.
Yes, Yukon has every possible option from Bluetooth to DVD and gaming to navigation and OnStar but, would any of that matter if it wasn’t one the most capable towing vehicles on the planet. We all know why this vehicle is the clear choice when it comes to raw capability and when we talk about clear choices, there’s only one clear choice when it comes to picking out your new Yukon; it’s Marquitz Buick Cadillac GMC in Troy Missouri.
The Marquitz Team is as Professional Grade as the GMC vehicles they sell. They know these vehicles inside and out so they can help you find the one that will do exactly what you need it to do. They will take the time to make sure you are comfortable with every aspect of your purchase and ownership experience. When you get to the bottom line, no one prices vehicles more aggressively than Marquitz, and they will work harder than anyone to get you the most for your trade and get to a payment that works for you. If you’re looking for a vehicle and a dealer that are both Professional Grade, it’s Marquitz.
Marquitz Buick Cadillac GMC in Troy Missouri.
From the confident power of the Vortec engine family to the advanced stability control systems, Yukon is engineered from the ground up for trailering. With available seating for up to nine or best-in-class 137.4 cu. ft. of cargo volume, Yukon XL is the choice for maximum passenger and cargo capacity. The Yukon XL features a ¾-ton model not offered by any competitor. This provides a trailer weight rating of 9600 lbs and a best-in-class maximum payload of up to 2454 lbs. Because using Yukon’s capacity shouldn’t test your limits, the 6-speed automatic has two standard assists. First is the Tow/Haul mode, which works to reduce excess shifting when towing or carrying a heavy load.
It also automatically engages the second feature, called Grade Braking. This changes the timing of gear shifts to use the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle, to reduce demand on the brakes and help to produce confident descents. No other competitor offers the confidence of Yukon’s available trailer brake controller. It is completely integrated with the Yukon’s electrical and ABS systems, allowing your trailer brakes to operate simultaneously with your vehicle brakes.
To suit changing conditions, this system also allows you to adjust the trailer brake force from the controller switch located on your lower left instrument panel. For greater traction on poor road surfaces, Yukon is equipped with the fully automatic Eaton Locking Rear Differential. When it senses one wheel slipping more than another, it locks both to turn at the same speed for extra traction. No other competitor in its class offers this type of traction enhancing technology.
To give you immediate acceleration with strong reserve response at almost any speed, the standard Vortec 5.3L V-8 with Active Fuel Management is tuned to deliver its power across a wide RPM range. This engine also offers the best highway fuel economy of any conventional gas V-8 in its class, an EPA-estimated 21 mpg hwy. At 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque, the Vortec 6.2L V-8 engine that is standard in Yukon Denali and Yukon offers the most horsepower and torque in its class.
All 5.3L and 6.2L Yukon models are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission engineered to extract optimum performance from the Vortec engine. Standard with all 6-speed automatics is Driver Shift Control, which lets you manually shift gears to suit driving conditions. Shift to the “M” position and DSC will also allow you to shift gears up and down with the +/- tap shift selector.
With the Remote Start feature, one touch of your electronic key fob can start the engine and begin heating or cooling your cabin. In addition to its impressive passenger and cargo capacity, Yukon is also easy to load. With the available power liftgate, you can open and close it with the touch of a button.
Large, high-capacity four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are engineered into every Yukon model for confident stops, time after time. For extra assistance, the system offers brake assist that can sense a sudden stop and apply full pedal pressure to help stop or slow your Yukon as quickly as possible for the conditions. For a smooth, stable ride under a variety of conditions, the Yukon is engineered with coil-over-shock front and five-link coil spring rear suspensions.
Yes, Yukon has every possible option from Bluetooth to DVD and gaming to navigation and OnStar but, would any of that matter if it wasn’t one the most capable towing vehicles on the planet. We all know why this vehicle is the clear choice when it comes to raw capability and when we talk about clear choices, there’s only one clear choice when it comes to picking out your new Yukon; it’s Marquitz Buick Cadillac GMC in Troy Missouri.
The Marquitz Team is as Professional Grade as the GMC vehicles they sell. They know these vehicles inside and out so they can help you find the one that will do exactly what you need it to do. They will take the time to make sure you are comfortable with every aspect of your purchase and ownership experience. When you get to the bottom line, no one prices vehicles more aggressively than Marquitz, and they will work harder than anyone to get you the most for your trade and get to a payment that works for you. If you’re looking for a vehicle and a dealer that are both Professional Grade, it’s Marquitz.
Marquitz Buick Cadillac GMC in Troy Missouri.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The 2011 GMC Sierra, a Truck for all Reasons
Not everyone in Lincoln County farms, however just about everyone around has the strong work ethic and basic values that come from living in a farming community. That means everyone is pretty tight fisted with their hard earned dollars and they’re always looking for the best long term value when they make a major purchasing decision.
That’s where the Professional Grade 2011 GMC Sierra shines. It’s not at all unusual for this workhorse to haul around feed and grain all week, be hosed down to go to town on Saturday and then haul the entire family to church on Sunday morning.
The Sierra has the room, style, technology and available DVD player needed to make it the perfect family vehicle on the weekends and at the same time be the ultimate work truck during the week.
To start with it has up to 10,700 lbs. of towing capacity, up to a ton of payload capacity and the broadest engine line-up in the segment with the best V-8 fuel economy. You can get up to 403 Horse power in a Sierra while no one in the competition offers over 300. If you’re really focused on fuel economy and the best V-8 fuel economy in the segment doesn’t float your boat, then check out the Sierra Hybrid with a 40% increase in city fuel economy. I’m not sure why it’s called “city” fuel economy when it’s also the exact kind of stop and go, load and unload driving you do anywhere with a work truck.
Inside the 2011 Sierra you can have every technological and comfort feature the entire family is sure to appreciate. There’s available Bluetooth for your phone, navigation, a DVD entertainment system, an MP3-compatible CD player with AM/FM stereo, USB connection and Driver Information Center.
Parents will appreciate highly desirable safety features like a host of front and side curtain airbags, an available StabiliTrack system, and rearview camera while anyone can enjoy the available sunroof and leather-appointed, power reclining heated seats.
The roads in Lincoln County get better every day, but there are still some places where a great 4 by 4 will come in handy during a January blizzard. (If you’ve been here for very long you know that blizzard isn’t an exaggeration.) If there are some tough roads between you and town, you might want to consider the 4-wheel drive Sierra. It will get you up the road to Frenchman’s Bluff even with a foot of snow on the ground however, I can’t imagine why you would need to get up there during a snowstorm unless you were looking to spoon.
All kidding aside, the 2011 GMC Sierra is not only one of the most capable vehicles anywhere, it has the style and comfort the entire family will appreciate. It’s the best of both worlds in one very capable truck.
When you start thinking about test driving the 2011 GMC Sierra, think about the folks at Marquitz Buick Cadillac GMC in Troy, Missouri. The Marquitz team knows trucks. They can help you find the truck that will do everything you need it to do and then some. In my experience, no one will work harder to get to a payment that works for you and send you home in a new GMC truck.
You can count on a straight forward, honest approach that will be a breath of fresh air compared to some of those pushy dealers. The Marquitz team will take the time to make sure your 100% satisfied and comfortable with every aspect of the transaction. Maybe that’s why they get so many repeat customers.
Stop by and take a look at the best truck you will ever own and drive… there will be no pressure to buy when you get here because, we know the 2011 GMC Sierra will sell itself. See you soon at Marquitz Buick Pontiac GMC in Troy, Mo.
That’s where the Professional Grade 2011 GMC Sierra shines. It’s not at all unusual for this workhorse to haul around feed and grain all week, be hosed down to go to town on Saturday and then haul the entire family to church on Sunday morning.
The Sierra has the room, style, technology and available DVD player needed to make it the perfect family vehicle on the weekends and at the same time be the ultimate work truck during the week.
To start with it has up to 10,700 lbs. of towing capacity, up to a ton of payload capacity and the broadest engine line-up in the segment with the best V-8 fuel economy. You can get up to 403 Horse power in a Sierra while no one in the competition offers over 300. If you’re really focused on fuel economy and the best V-8 fuel economy in the segment doesn’t float your boat, then check out the Sierra Hybrid with a 40% increase in city fuel economy. I’m not sure why it’s called “city” fuel economy when it’s also the exact kind of stop and go, load and unload driving you do anywhere with a work truck.
Inside the 2011 Sierra you can have every technological and comfort feature the entire family is sure to appreciate. There’s available Bluetooth for your phone, navigation, a DVD entertainment system, an MP3-compatible CD player with AM/FM stereo, USB connection and Driver Information Center.
Parents will appreciate highly desirable safety features like a host of front and side curtain airbags, an available StabiliTrack system, and rearview camera while anyone can enjoy the available sunroof and leather-appointed, power reclining heated seats.
The roads in Lincoln County get better every day, but there are still some places where a great 4 by 4 will come in handy during a January blizzard. (If you’ve been here for very long you know that blizzard isn’t an exaggeration.) If there are some tough roads between you and town, you might want to consider the 4-wheel drive Sierra. It will get you up the road to Frenchman’s Bluff even with a foot of snow on the ground however, I can’t imagine why you would need to get up there during a snowstorm unless you were looking to spoon.
All kidding aside, the 2011 GMC Sierra is not only one of the most capable vehicles anywhere, it has the style and comfort the entire family will appreciate. It’s the best of both worlds in one very capable truck.
When you start thinking about test driving the 2011 GMC Sierra, think about the folks at Marquitz Buick Cadillac GMC in Troy, Missouri. The Marquitz team knows trucks. They can help you find the truck that will do everything you need it to do and then some. In my experience, no one will work harder to get to a payment that works for you and send you home in a new GMC truck.
You can count on a straight forward, honest approach that will be a breath of fresh air compared to some of those pushy dealers. The Marquitz team will take the time to make sure your 100% satisfied and comfortable with every aspect of the transaction. Maybe that’s why they get so many repeat customers.
Stop by and take a look at the best truck you will ever own and drive… there will be no pressure to buy when you get here because, we know the 2011 GMC Sierra will sell itself. See you soon at Marquitz Buick Pontiac GMC in Troy, Mo.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Winter Storm
From the Marquitz family to yours, stay warm, dry, and safe during this winter storm!
Don't forget to follow the weather updates on The Weather Channel for Troy, MO.
Don't forget to follow the weather updates on The Weather Channel for Troy, MO.
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