Buying a Car at the End of the Year: Myths, Benefits and What Really Matters

Buick and GMC are two of America’s most reliable vehicle brands, and now more than ever, both company’s dedication to building formidable, classic vehicles is paying off. American-made cars are coming off the line faster than ever; in fact, there are more Buick and GMC vehicles available than ever before—and as always, at a great price. At Liberty Buick GMC, we have everything you need to know about saving big money by car shopping this December. You have done your research and you know which Buick or GMC vehicle best suits your needs. You have spent time exploring prices and you have figured what you can best afford. Now, imagine yourself walking into the car lot and eyeing that vehicle you have been wanting. The test drive is over and it is the end of the day. You may be tired and not in the mood to deal with a salesperson, but you came with the intent of getting a good deal and you, the savvy consumer, are determined to make that happen. Because it is the end of the day, and more importantly since it’s the end of the year, your salesperson is more than ready to lock up a deal and get you and your new car on the road to happiness. Now, it is true that our salespeople are always eager to find you, the customer, a great deal; but now, in December, we are even more eager because we need to finalize the year’s sales and make room for next year’s models. What’s on the lot now has to go! Time is of the essence and inflating prices is not our game at Liberty Buick GMC. Needless to say, we are ready to negotiate a great price. Buying at the end of the year is propitious on a much larger scale because it is typically when dealers are most anxious to close a sale in order to meet or exceed the year’s quota. Go vehicle shopping the last two weeks in December and you will find yourself negotiating over a sale that must be made. These two weeks are the absolute best in timing, as new models will be arriving soon and the ones remaining must be sold to make room. As with any significant purchase, research, patience, and mediation skills are necessary. (And maybe a little chocolate for a treat.) In a perfect vehicle-buying situation, the customer, as well as the salesperson, are both benefiting from the process. Waiting until the end of the workday is good for purchasing vehicles, but holding out until the end of the month is better; but if you can withstand the temptation to buy until those last two weeks in December, you will be able to give yourself quite a nice post holiday gift and for the best possible price. It’s worth the wait. The Sale of the Year At Liberty Buick GMC, we have been gearing up for this sale all year—as we do each year—and we have some very special offers to show for it. The following are only a few of the quality vehicles we have on the lot—and, again, these vehicles will not last long: • New 2021 Buick Envision Essence in Satin Steel Metallic. This beauty comes as a 2.0L Turbo ECOTEC 4-cylinder engine that saves you money at the pump and packs a punch on the road. The best part is, this Envision is usually priced at $39,015, but after all our special Black Friday discounts, it ends up at $35,595. That’s over $4,000 in savings! • New 2021 Buick Envision Essence in Cinnabar Metallic with the same engine as the Envision above, but this one also comes with ebony seats, perforated leather seat trim inside. This high-end, luxury Envision usually runs around $45,825, but not at Liberty! Come in now and get it for only $43,451. Nobody has prices that are this low! • All-new 2021 GMC Yukon AT4 in Onyx Black with a 6.2-liter, V8 engine, all-wheel-drive, automatic. This premium SUV comes with all the bells and whistles. Usually listed at $79,820, we are offering it for $79,320. Buy at the end of the year because this time period brings with it sales quotas and mandatory vehicle movement for dealerships. Now is the perfect time for the purchaser. Currently, there are plenty of specials on both Buick and GMC vehicle models with price-cutting so low you will definitely not see them again until this time next year. Hurry in and pick your new car before they all drive off the lot!

Are you old enough to remember when Black Friday was the Friday after Thanksgiving? Yep, the “big sale” used to only be one day a year. There is a lot of history behind this special shopping day that now, in its modern form, lasts for multiple weeks. At Liberty Buick GMC, our Black-Friday deals start November 15th and go until the New Year, because one day just isn’t enough. But, don’t procrastinate because even though we have a full stock of your favorite Buick and GMC vehicles, they will not last long. Black Friday has become the last two months of the year due to its super-sized sales and a hungry consumer market looking for a great deal. Despite financial depressions and tightening pocketbooks, Black Friday has remained a day of deals for decades. For dealerships, Black Friday specials get earlier each year. Turn on the television and you will already see random shopping advertisements for “sales that cannot be beaten.” Whether it’s due to end of year sales quota demands or to make room for more of next year’s models, come November and December, perks for purchasing a car are plenty—especially at Liberty Buick GMC, where you can find some of the best deals on Buick and GMC models anywhere. The Sale of the Year At Liberty Buick GMC, we have been gearing up for this sale all year—as we do each year—and we have some very special offers to show for it. The following are only a few of the quality vehicles we have on the lot—and, again, these vehicles will not last long. • New 2021 Buick Envision Essence in Satin Steel Metallic. This beauty comes as a 2.0L Turbo ECOTEC 4-cylinder engine that saves you money at the pump and packs a punch on the road. The best part is, this Envision is usually priced at $39,015, but after all our special Black Friday discounts, it ends up at $35,595. That’s over $4,000 in savings! • New 2021 Buick Envision Essence in Cinnabar Metallic with the same engine as the Envision above, but this one also comes with ebony seats, perforated leather seat trim inside. This high-end, luxury Envision usually runs around $45,825, but not at Liberty! Come in now and get it for only $43,451. Nobody has prices this low! • All-new 2022 GMC Yukon AT4 in Onyx Black with a 6.2-liter, V8 engine, all-wheel-drive, automatic. This premium SUV comes with all the bells and whistles. Usually listed at $79,820, we are offering it for $79,320. Rest assured, there are PLENTY more vehicles for sale, with even bigger savings than these show above. As always, please email or call with questions you might have about any of our lineup, even those you don’t see on our webpage. You can also stop over and test drive as many vehicles as you like. With the help of one of our experienced technicians, you are sure to find that perfect fit, and at a great price. Buick & GMC: Top-of-the-Line Vehicles that Keep Getting Better Over the past few years, Buick and GMC have managed to top sales and impress buyers in a pretty noticeable way. How have the venerated, American car companies done it, and what makes them so different from all the others? Let’s take a minute and unpack answers to these important questions—after all, if you plan on purchasing a new, shiny car, you want to know why it’s the best. Recently, Buick completely overhauled its entire lineup of vehicles. The well-established car company took a classic that has been around longer than most other sedans, the Regal, and successfully turned it into a luxurious, sturdy, and powerful machine. Something many other car companies are still struggling to produce in a sedan. Buick also created something new and enticing in the Encore, a compact SUV. This sporty ride provides a new face for Buick, something brighter and more vibrant. If Buick has lacked in distant years with marketing themselves as a competitive car company, it sure doesn’t show now. Buick is not only in the game, they are up in front leading the charge, and this is shown not only in the style and stature of their new rides but in their impressive performance as well. GMC has done much of the same over the past few years. Only they have been able to play into their own hand a bit more with the Sierra truck. From its very creation (which reaches as far back as the early 1960s) the Sierra was a huge hit, for both veteran and new truck enthusiasts. What GMC has managed to do is capitalize on something good by constantly keeping it updated with the latest technology, comfort, and high performance capabilities. And it doesn’t hurt that GMC’s SUVs are fan favorites as well with their luxurious comfort and aesthetics paired with rugged power. The Yukon SUVs and Sierra trucks alone have managed to carry GMC far and continue to do so. If you just look at the number of trim levels and add-on features these two beasts carry it’s mind-boggling. Why Shop Black Friday with Us It’s safe to say there has been a shift in recent years for car dealerships to shake off the sales vibe and gravitate towards a more personal feel to the car buying process. But guess what, Buick and GMC dealers have already been doing this. Customer satisfaction has always been number one for us because we don’t want your business for one time only. We want to form a trusting relationship where you feel comfortable bringing vehicles to have work done and you feel comfortable coming back for your next new or used vehicle. Just come into Liberty Buick GMC and see for yourself. We pride ourselves on how much we can help the customer find what he or she wants and needs rather than how many people were convinced to buy something. If a customer has a pleasant experience at a dealership, and if the vehicle purchased performs at top levels for an extended period of time, that customer will always come back—and encourage others to do so as well. It’s a way of thought that works and Buick/GMC do it best. With the sale season on our heels, it can be difficult to justify car shopping in the midst of all the other soon-to-be-made purchases, especially as we navigate ourselves through a lasting pandemic. But, those who know how to shop, who know that sometimes the most money saved is when it is used at the most inopportune time, understand that these last two months of the year are critical. Dealerships are clearing out what they can and it’s for the benefit of the buyer. And, even better, when you buy local you save on service, especially when you shop at Liberty Buick GMC where we “will make sure you get the best price when you purchase and the best service throughout the year.” See you soon and happy shopping!

Crew Cab vs. Double Cab vs. Regular Cab: Which Sierra Is Right for You? Buying a new GMC Sierra 1500 is exciting, but it can also be confusing. Many shoppers spend hours comparing engines, towing capacity, trim levels, and technology packages before they realize they skipped one of the most important decisions of all. Which cab configuration and bed length is right for you? Believe it or not, most truck buyers choose their cab size and bed length before they ever decide on an engine or trim level. After all, you'll use the cab and cargo box every single day. Whether you're hauling kids to school, loading lumber, towing a boat, or carrying tools to a job site, the configuration you choose will have a bigger impact on your daily life than almost any other option. To make the decision easier, Liberty Buick GMC sales consultant Arte Elliott compares three actual GMC Sierra 1500 trucks from our inventory. Video: GMC Sierra 1500 Cab Configurations Explained Using Real Inventory at Liberty Buick GMC Which GMC Sierra 1500 Trims Are Available With Each Cab & Bed Configuration? One thing many truck shoppers don't realize is that not every GMC Sierra 1500 trim level is available with every cab and bed combination. As you move from work-focused models like the Pro to premium trims such as the Denali Ultimate, the available configurations become more specialized. The chart below provides a quick overview of which cab and bed combinations are generally available for each 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 trim level. Caption: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 cab, bed and trim availability. Availability may vary by drivetrain, engine, equipment packages, fleet ordering, production schedules, and dealer inventory. Contact Liberty Buick GMC to confirm the availability of a specific configuration. Understanding the Chart You'll notice that the Pro trim offers the widest variety of configurations. It's designed for commercial customers, contractors, municipalities, and buyers who need flexibility. As you move up the lineup, GMC begins tailoring each trim toward a specific customer. SLE and Elevation models are available with either a Double Cab or Crew Cab, making them excellent choices for families and recreational users. SLT models focus on comfort and premium features and are offered exclusively as Crew Cab models. AT4 models are built for off-road adventures and are available as Crew Cab trucks with either a Short Bed or Standard Bed. AT4X is available exclusively as a Crew Cab Short Bed. Denali buyers can choose between a Crew Cab Short Bed or Crew Cab Standard Bed. Denali Ultimate is available only as a Crew Cab Short Bed. For most buyers, choosing the right cab and bed configuration is actually more important than selecting the trim level. Once you've decided how much passenger space and cargo capacity you need, narrowing down the trim becomes much easier. The Three GMC Sierra 1500 Configurations Explained the Liberty Buick GMC Video Crew Cab with Short Bed GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Bed Length  5 feet 8 inches This is by far the most popular Sierra 1500 configuration sold today. It combines four full-size doors, a spacious rear seat, and a 5-foot 8-inch cargo bed, making it an excellent truck for families, commuters, and anyone who wants the versatility of a pickup without giving up passenger comfort. Customer Favorite Features: Full-size rear seating Comfortable for adults Easy to park Excellent resale value Although it's the shortest bed available, it easily handles bicycles, mulch, furniture, coolers, luggage, lawn equipment, and most weekend DIY projects. Double Cab with Standard Bed GMC Sierra 1500 Pro / SLE Bed Length  6 feet 8 inches The Double Cab often surprises shoppers. Its rear seat isn't as large as the Crew Cab, but the truck gains nearly an extra foot of cargo space by using the 6-foot 8-inch Standard Bed. For many buyers, that's the perfect compromise. Customer Favorite Features Include: Longer cargo box Lower price than Crew Cab Four doors Plenty of room for children or occasional adult passengers The additional cargo space makes transporting ladders, lumber, kayaks, furniture, and landscaping supplies much easier. Regular Cab with Long Bed GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Bed Length  8 feet 2 inches If maximum hauling capability is your priority, this is the truck to own. Instead of adding a rear seat, GMC dedicates nearly the entire truck to cargo space. Customer Favorite Features Include: Lowest starting price Largest cargo box Excellent payload capability Easy to load construction materials An 8-foot bed allows many building materials, including sheets of plywood and drywall, to lie flat with the tailgate closed. Sierra Bed Length Comparison For reference, our sales person, Arte Elliott demonstrates how a A 7' 1" Basket Ball Player would fit in each truck bed laying down. He fits easily into the long bed, hangs over just a few inches in a standard bed, but would have a hard time laying down in a short bed. Frequently Asked Questions Which GMC Sierra cab is the most popular? The Crew Cab with the Short Bed is the most popular configuration because it offers full-size rear seating while remaining comfortable to drive every day. Is the Double Cab big enough for adults? Yes. Adults can comfortably ride in the rear seat for shorter trips, while children typically have plenty of room. Buyers who frequently carry adult passengers usually prefer the Crew Cab. Which Sierra has the longest bed? The Regular Cab Long Bed offers the largest cargo box with an inside bed length of 8 feet 2 inches. Can I get a Crew Cab with a Standard Bed? Yes. Several GMC Sierra 1500 trims, including the Pro, SLE, Elevation, SLT, AT4, and Denali, can be ordered with the Crew Cab Standard Bed configuration. Which Sierra is best for contractors? Many contractors choose the Regular Cab Long Bed because it maximizes cargo space and payload while keeping the truck simple, durable, and affordable. Visit Liberty Buick GMC and Compare Them Side by Side Reading specifications is helpful, but there's no substitute for seeing these trucks in person. At Liberty Buick GMC, you can compare Crew Cab, Double Cab, and Regular Cab Sierra 1500 models side by side, sit in each cab, measure the bed lengths for yourself, and determine which configuration best fits your lifestyle. Whether you're buying your first truck or replacing one you've owned for years, our team is here to answer your questions and help you find the Sierra 1500 that's right for you. Browse our current GMC Sierra 1500 inventory online or stop by Liberty Buick GMC in Charlotte for a test drive today.