Packing Pranks in Place of Presents

Dear Readers, 

Many of you are parents and understand the stress of giving gifts to young children. Every year it seems that there are newer, bigger and better items that our kiddos seem to be aware of making our jobs tracking everything down a little harder. Thankfully, there is reprieve.

On Christmas morning shouts of glee and the post-present opening quiet that settles around the house is reward enough for many devoted moms and dads. For others, pranking is the only way to say, "I love you, but you've driven me to this momentary madness." Comedian Jimmy Kimmel is approaching his third Christmas as the official Grinch jokester, inviting parents to give their children a terrible prank gift while filming their reaction. 

For those of us accustomed to tiny temper tantrums, these responses are but fleeting moments of trouble for a lifetime of hilarity. Check it out and have a great last pre-Christmas weekend!

-The Beck & Masten Buick GMC Team

The 2014 GMC Sierra Has Arrived

With the introduction of the All New 2014 GMC Sierra, comes the most comprehensive packaging seen in a GMC Truck since its inception. With more standard technology and features, the 2014 GMC Sierra is a cut above the rest.



Learn more about this phenomenal model by clicking here. Don't miss out on the opportunity to save and make a slam dunk with a great addition to your holidays this year!

Happy Friday, 

The Beck & Masten Buick GMC Team. 

Snapshot: 2014 GMC Sierra

Dear Readers, 

Are you curious about what sets the 2014 Sierra apart from the rest of the other trucks debuting this year? Let us give you a snapshot: 

The new Sierra gets an aluminum hood (saving 17 pounds versus its predecessor), doors that are inset into the body sides instead of wrapping onto the roof, and aerodynamics-aiding underbody cladding and rear-wheel spats. The chassis is again fully boxed with a hydroformed front section, but it supports a front suspension that incorporates aluminum for some of its components.

GMC has endowed the 2014 Sierra 1500 with three all-new engines: A pair of small-block V-8s and a V-6. The two V-8s—a 5.3-liter and a 6.2-liter—belong to GM’s latest Gen V eight-cylinder small-block family, while the 4.3-liter V-6 is derived from the same architecture. All three engines feature aluminum blocks and heads, direct fuel injection, and come standard with cylinder-deactivation tech. 

In addition to the choice of engine, the 2014 GMC Sierra continues to offer truck buyers a host of cab, bed, and driveline options. Regular-cab Sierras can be had with either a 6.5- or 8-foot beds; extended-cab Sierras come only with the 6.5-foot bed; and crew-cab models now offer the 6.5-foot bed in addition to the 5-foot, 8-inch unit available last year. 

Stop in to see one today!

Haikus Make Us Happy

Dear Readers,
Poetry and automobiles are not often considered in the same thought, let alone spoken aloud in the same sentence. Thus, we thought it would be interesting to see what we could come up with if issued a poetic challenge.

We challenge you to write a haiku poem (5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables) about your Buick, GMC or both (!) and post it in a comment on our G+ Local or Facebook walls!

We can't wait to see what you come up with and to get you started, check out our haiku below:

Buick GMC
Means independence to me.
Behind the wheel - free.

Good luck!

- The Beck and Masten Buick GMC Team

Forget the TRICKS! Your favorite Halloween TREAT is how you'll find your next Buick.

 

 

Caramel Apples: Regal

You're a ton of fun and always up for trying something new!  Your biting sense of humor makes you a treat to be around--not to mention that contagious laugh of yours.  A sweetheart like you belongs behind the wheel of a Regal. 

Sugar Daddies:  Encore

Like the Buick Encore, everyone can count on you to "stick around" until the very end.  You fulfill your duties as a parent, best friend, coworker, employee, committee member, and all the other hats you wear-- to the fullest.  A busy bee like you needs room--both inside the vehicle and out on the road! 

 

King-Sized Crunch Bar: Enclave: Whoa-- You hit the mother-load!  A no-nonsense person like you should be cruising in a Buick Enclave.  You are sharp, tough, and you don’t sugarcoat anything.  There's no better feeling than a hard day's work!  Kicking back and relaxing is nice, but when it comes to defending what you believe is right, you aren't afraid to stick to your guns.

 

Candy Corn: LaCrosse

One thing is for certain, it just wouldn’t be Halloween without candy corn-- it's the classic choice.  Similarly, your sense of style is often described as timeless.  You’ve got impeccable taste in food, movies, and  .  People often turn to you for advice--you've got it all figured out!  That means you and the LaCrosse are meant to be. 

Ready to find a Buick or GMC that suits your tastes just right?  Check out Beck and Masten Buick GMC's online inventory! 

Mummy in our Tummys

Everyone anticipates spooky and kooky costumes during Halloween, but for the real fans of this fright night, give your party an unusual boost! Take a look at some of the recipes we have below made from everyday items found in your fridge:

Mummy Dogs (Pigs in a blanket) – Cut crescent roll dough into thin strips and wrap around hot dogs. Bake according to crescent package directions and use ketchup or mustard for eyes.

Witches Wand – Dipped pretzel rods are instantly transformed into “Witches Wands” with a little Halloween pizazz! Put them in containers with a small candy of your choice to hold them up.

Bones n’ Blood (Breadsticks with marinara sauce) – Use breadstick dough (store bought or homemade) and cut into strips. Use scissors to snip the ends into 2 pieces and roll them down to make bone shape. Dip in “bloody” marinara and for extra flavor, sprinkle with garlic and parmesan!

Nutty Ghosts- Nutter Butters are naturally ghost shaped, which make them perfect for dipping! Give them a bath in some almond bark and put on a couple of mini chocolate chips for eyes.

Chocolate Cherry Mice -
You’ll need maraschino cherries for this one. Make sure you buy cherries with stems. Drain them and dry them well with paper towels. Dip in almond or chocolate bark. When they are semi-dry, attach a chocolate chip for a nose, slivered almonds for ears and little candies or sprinkles for the eyes. 

We hope that everything is mummy…we mean yummy in your tummy - enjoy!

Red Hot Deals During Truck Month!

Dear Readers,

There have been plenty of songs written about things warming up. Grand Master Flash wrote about a roof, Kool and the Gang wrote about things too hot and even Nelly said what we’ve been thinking, “It’s getting hot in here.” We’re going to be honest, when we’re not getting jazzed up in the office to some great oldies; we’re getting excited for our phenomenal specials.

In celebration of Truck Month, we’re showcasing our 2013 & 2014 Sierra, Acadia Denali, Yukon Denali, and Buick Enclave’s. The deals we have on these road warriors are on fire so turn up the heat and stop in today!