PLACE YOUR 2011 BUICK OR GMC NOW

"We have about 50, 2011 model year Buick and GMCs ordered" says Andy Schuhmann Sales Manager at Braley and Graham in Portland. "We have plenty already ordered for the picking" says Andy. Andy is available to go over what is in the pipeline or if you wish custom tailor what you want to order. "We are excited about the new 2011 Regals and have two inbound says Andy. If you are looking for a new 2011 model year Buick or GMC see Andy in the Buick showroom he can show you what is coming or recently ordered from the factory.

CUDL MAKES IT EASY TO GET YOUR LOAN APPROVED AT BRALEY AND GRAHAM

CUDL is a quick and easy way for you to finance vehicle loans. CUDL is also available 7 days a week including holidays. You can get approval on an auto loan and drive away in your new vehicle even if the Credit Union is closed.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You must go to a participating CUDL dealer. Braley and Graham is a participating CUDL dealer. You decide on the make and model of the car you want.
Visit Braley and Graham.
Select the vehicle of your choice, new or used, and negotiate the price.
Apply for the loan right at the dealership.
Within minutes you will receive a loan decision.
Once you have been approved, the dealer will complete the paperwork and send it to the credit union for funding.
You simply drive away in your vehicle.
You do not have to worry about the paperwork. The paper work is processed through CUDL, the credit union and the dealer ... electronically.
This program will alleviate some the "stress" associated with the car-buying experience.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
You benefit by:
Being able to apply for a loan at the dealership.
Quick decisions, usually within 3 minutes.
You get credit union rates and terms.
CUDL is available even though the credit union is closed.

Cash for Clunkers May End Soon

Today Congress voted to infuse another $2 Billion into the wildly popular cash-for-clunkers trade in program. It's unclear how long the program will run, so we are encouraging our customers not to delay.

If you're looking to upgrade your vehicle, we encourage you to visit our Cash for Clunkers Information Page for all the details you need to upgrade your vehicle in Portland. Our fleet of new vehicles includes a number of high efficiency vehicles, including the Pontiac Vibe, Pontiac G5, and the Buick Lacrosse and Lucerne.

To participate in the program, shoot us an email through our website on our Cash for Clunkers Information Page or stop by the dealership.

Now Featuring Car Fax Info with Our Used Car Inventory

We recently upgraded our site to improve the pre-owned buying experience by providing free and easy to navigate Car Fax reports for nearly our entire pre-owned inventory.


For example, say you're interested in a crossover vehicle like the Buick Rendezvous. From the comfort of your home computer, you can pull up about all the details on a 2006 white Rendezvous on our lot, including 9 images of the vehicle and take a look at the detailed CarFax Report.



You can see the full ownership history of the vehicle, the service records, and the absence of any accidents or damages on this '06 Rendezvous. This type of information is provided to all our customers--it's quick and easy. You don't need to register with the site, remember a login password, or even send us your information while you're still at the browsing stage.

Our customers have provided some great early feedback about this feature: the added information early in the buying process combined with the Certified Used Warranty program provides customers at Braley and Graham with added confidence. By doing more due diligence from your home computer, the next steps in the buying process are smoother and more convenient. Try a search our inventory for a pre-owned vehicle and click on the CarFax logo when you find a vehicle that meets your specifications.

The Re-Birth: "The New GM" ad

An interesting new video hit the airways this week as part of a rebranding campaign at General Motors (below):



Marketplace on NPR has been covering General Motors quite extensively the last couple months. They ran a story analyzing this traditional media TV ad campaign and also looked at how General Motors is reaching out to customers on Twitter, a live chat with the CEO, and other online venues. They compared these new direct-to-customer efforts with the positive, American imagery of the television ad. Clearly, the new auto industry needs these new online efforts from dealership and manufacturers alike as the industry readjusts. As the number of dealers selling Buicks and GM vehicles decreases, we will need to provide more services to our customers online and serve a wider geographical area.

We're interested in our customer's feedback and invite you to post your thoughts and questions--both on this specific marketing campaign and the online auto business in general. We are continuing to improve on our web presence at BraleyAndGraham.com and thank you for visiting the site.

Comparing the 2009 Pontiac Vibe & Toyota Matrix

Above are pictures of the Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix. You'll have to squint at the hood ordainment to tell the difference because these are two nearly identical vehicles. The Matrix and Vibe have the same wheels, same steering wheel, same alternator, the same everything. That's because they were built in the same factory that is jointly owned by Toyota and General Motors in Fremont, California (the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. plant, or NUMMI).

We believe the Vibe is considerably more attractive with a longer powertrain warranty and security of the OnStar features. When we point this out to a customer, we usually get a question about how service contracts will work and how the warranty will be taken care of. Rest assured that Braley & Graham will continue to stand behind every new vehicle that we sell. Even though Pontiac production will cease after this year, we will continue to service Pontiacs for the next 10 years. Even President Obama has come out with a plan to full back the warranties offered by General Motors. To quote the President in his speech at the White House last month:

“If you buy a car from Chrysler or General Motors, you will be able to get your car serviced and repaired, just like always,” President Obama said during a speech from the White House. “Your warranty will be safe. In fact, it will be safer than it’s ever been, because starting today, the United States government will stand behind your warranty.” Read more.

The 5 year, 100k mile powertrain warranty is tough to beat and the Pontiac Vibe is a wonderful car. The Vibe is our best selling Pontiac model and we invite you to check out our Vibe inventory with dozens of feature and colors to choose from.

At the moment of this posting, we're even offering 0% APR for 60 months for qualified buyers.

More details on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse

The 2010 Buick LaCrosse, unveiled earlier this year at the Detroit auto show, will have a starting price of $27,835. The entry-level CX model features front-wheel-drive and a 255 horsepower motor. The Buick.com website was updated this week with additional details on what is one of the more exciting recent revisions to the Buick line. Braley and Graham has received significant interest on this car and is now taking pre-orders (ask for Andy Schuhmann).

The 2010 LaCrosse will be offered in three models - CX, CXL and CXS. The CX will be equipped with a new 3.0-liter direct injection V6, premium cloth seats and 17-inch wheels. The engine generates an estimated 255 horsepower and 211 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic.

The CXL variant is equipped with the same motor, but adds leather-appointed heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, fog lamps, outside rearview mirror with LED turn indicators and puddle lamps, and 18-inch wheels. AWD is available.

Lastly, the CXS comes with a more powerful 3.6-liter direct injection V6, real-time active-dampening suspension, perforated leather heated and cooled seats, and chrome-plated 18-inch wheels (19-inch optional). The motor, mated to a six-speed automatic, generates an estimated 280 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque.