History of The Pontiac Brand
August 12, 2008 by Adam · Leave a Comment
Pontiac is one of the brands in the General Motors Family. Pontiac holds many of GM’s performance vehicles, including SUVs and sporty cars.
The Pontiac brand began in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1907. It started out as the “Oakland Car Company of Pontiac, Michigan.” It was founded by a man named Edward Murphy. In 1909, General Motors acquired Oakland. By 1926, Oakland produced its first Pontiac vehicle. The car was known as the “Chief of the Sixes,” named so for its six cylinder engine, and it debuted at the 1926 auto show. The car was so successful in terms of sales that the “Oakland” was dropped from the name, and from then on it was just Pontiac.
During the 1930s and 40s, you could find a variety of Pontiac cars, from wagons to coupes to sedans, in the low to mid price range. One of the more interesting things about the period was the “Silver Streak.” This was a set of chrome lines that ran from the length of the hood up to the base of the windshield.
In the 1950s, the Pontiac Bonneville appeared. This car was a hit, to be sure. In 1964, however, Pontiac made a huge impact with the release of the GTO option for its “Tempest” line. This included V8 engine, and was truly the first “muscle car.” Also during the 1960s, Pontiac released the Firebird as well as the Trans Am.
In the 1970s, Pontiac began to make smaller cars. Pontiac released the Fiero, a two-seater sports car, as well as the compact Ventura and the Phoenix. In the 1990s, Pontiac released new vehicles like the Montana minivan, as well as the Sunfire.
Pontiac continues this trend in the 21st Century with the introduction of the Pontiac Solstice and the Pontiac G8.
The Pontiac brand fits right in with the Buick brand in the dealership environment. On the one hand, you have Pontiac, which provides a sporty choice. The Buick brand provides the nearly luxury experience, and the two complement one another nicely.
Today, we still have plenty of GMC and Pontiac vehicles, as well as Buicks, right here at your Lankford Media area Pontiac dealer. Why not come on down and see what Pontiac has to offer you today?
The 2008 GMC Sierra
August 12, 2008 by Adam · Leave a Comment
GMC Trucks are well known for their quality, reliability, customizability, and style. In particular, the 2008 GMC Sierra is one of the most versatile trucks you can get.
The 2008 GMC Sierra comes in a variety of bed lengths, several cab styles, two different styles for the dashboard, and even eight different engine options. Here are some of the most common configurations for the 2008 GMC Sierra:
The Basic Work Truck
One thing that stands out about the 2008 Sierra is the level of comfort you’ll find even in the basic model. This trim level includes air conditioning, daytime running lights, chrome bumpers, vinyl seats, and a tire pressur monitoring system. It’s available in standard or extended cab, and the bed can be 6 foot, 6 inches, or it can be 8 foot.
The Sierra SLE
A step up from the basic work truck is the SLE. This trim level adds a number of features to the basic truck. It offers fog lamps, cruise control, rear-window defrost, fog lamps, power locks, windows and mirrors, a CD player and cloth seats. The SLE2 trim level adds dual zone air conditioning, audio controls for your steering wheel, premium cloth seats, power seats, and even machined aluminum wheels.
The All-Terrain model
If want to have towing capacity and payload power, along with off-road capabilities, you might look at the All-Terrain model of the GMC Sierra. This trim level has the Z71 off road package, 18-inch wheels, the heavy duty trailer package and rancho stocks.
The Denali
At the top of the line, you’ll find the GMC Sierra Denali. This classy truck has the same sort of refinements and features as the Yukon Denali SUV. You’ll dual zone climate control, leather interior, and find heated seats,. You can add a heated steering wheel, rear-seat entertainment and a sunroof to the Denali as options, as well.
No matter what you’re looking for from a pickup, you can find it at your local PA GMC Truck dealer in the form of the 2008 GMC Sierra.
The 2008 Buick Enclave CXL
August 12, 2008 by Adam · Leave a Comment
Buick’s Compact Utility Vehicle, the 2008 Buick Enclave, has a much bigger presence on the road than you might think. The Enclave has a massive chrome grill that can even be a little bit intimidating to other drivers. The Enclave commands attention, from the distinctive sheetmetal to the chrome trim.
Few vehicles of this size have the kind of positive feedback that the 2008 Buick Enclave CXL has. The cabin is roomy, and the driver’s seat has so much space it might take some getting used to. The seats themselves are both supportive and comfortable. The low ride height of the Buick Enclave makes it one of the easiest CUVs to get into.
The gauges on the dashboard are easily readable, and has a modern blue hue to it. The layout of the heating, air conditioning, and stereo controls are all easy to use and easy to read.
The Enclave’s two passenger rows are one of the most interesting components of the vehicle. The middle seats are captain’s chairs, and the back bench can seat three. Overall, the Enclave can seat 7 adults, although 6 is probably a more ideal number.
Driving down the road, the Enclave doesn’t feel too big at all. The steering has a nice feel to it, and acceleration is steady. It may not have quite as much pep as some other CUVs, but it more than makes up for it in the amazing fuel economy. In road tests of mixed driving, the 2008 Buick Enclave got more than 21.5 miles per gallon.
The 2008 Enclave features a 275 horsepower, 3.6 liter V6 engine. It also has a 6-speed automatic transmission, which helps with the smooth ride.
There are plenty of options for the Buick Enclave, as well. For example, you can add the tow package to this vehicle, and it is rated at 4,500 lbs for towing.
If you’re in the market for a compact sport utility vehicle, look no further than the 2008 Buick Enclave. Your local Springfield area Buick dealer can show you just how great a vehicle this actually is.
Test Driving the 2008 Buick Enclave
August 1, 2008 by jcme · Leave a Comment
The 2008 Buick Enclave is a nice looking vehicle. It has a beautifully styled exterior, and plenty of interior room. By all appearances, the 2008 Enclave is an excellent vehicle. The question, then, is this: does the driving experience match the look?
The answer is an unequivocal “yes.” Handling of the 2008 Buick Enclave is confident and intuitive, even at high speeds. When driving the vehicle casually, it feels like it should: as a natural extension of the driver’s own body. It makes fluid transitions, and motions of the body are controlled well. Its amazing, actually, that a vehicle that comes in at more than two tons handles as well as the 2008 Buick Enclave.
One thing, though, that I noticed about the Enclave over other cars in its class was this: it is quieter. The engine, the road, and the wind all don’t seem to make as much noise in the 2008 Enclave as in some other vehicles. Even when you’re going 70 miles per hour on the highway, the interior is quiet.
If you’re in the market for a smooth, quiet ride, look to the 2008 Buick Enclave.