The 2017 Buick Encore vs the Mini Cooper Countryman

Are you looking for a crossover (CUV) in Charlotte? Let’s compare the 2017 Buick Encore with the 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman. Liberty Buick GMC in Matthews, NC of course prefers the 2017 Buick Encore to the Mini Cooper Countryman- but don’t just take our word for it!

             

There are legitimate reasons why the Buick Encore is America’s best-selling compact sport utility vehicle. Space, Interior/Exterior looks, and Safety/Reliability – these are categories where the 2017 Buick Encore outclasses the Mini Cooper Countryman.

Space. A key ingredient for a modern day CUV is roominess. The 2017 Buick Encore’s interior provides spacious seating and plentiful room for storage and cargo, including the ability to fold down both the back seats and the front passenger seat. This capability turns the 18.8 cubic-foot load bay into a nearly 50 cubic-foot area, perfect for the weekend errands. The Countryman allows for 42 cubic-foot area with its seats folded down. According to The Car Connection’s side-by-side comparison, the interior of the 2017 Buick Encore surpasses the Mini Cooper Countryman in the following categories: second shoulder room, front leg room, second leg room, front shoulder room, and second head room. U.S. News and World Report noted that the Mini Cooper “has one of the smallest cargo capacities in the class, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find room for anything beyond a weekend’s worth of luggage” and that “the cabin lacks any appreciable small-item storage space.” Why feel cramped driving around Charlotte in a Mini?

           

 Interior Amenities. Much like roominess, the 2017 Buick Encore defeats the Mini Cooper. Inside the Encore you will find a redesigned dashboard with an 8-inch diagonal color touch screen with built in 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot that lets you stay tuned in with all that is going on in Charlotte. You will also enjoy the Encore’s Buick QuietTuning ™ and Active Noise Cancellation technologies. Other features include keyless ignition, ambient lighting, rearview camera, and heated mirrors.

The Exterior. Let’s be honest. The Mini Cooper Countryman is a fine-looking British-style car. But this is America. The handsome 2017 Buick Encore comes with a redesigned front end with a new wing-designed grille and newly-shaped lights and foglights. The Encore’s backside has been redesigned as well – new LED taillights and a new bumper. Compared to the aptly named Mini, the Encore is nearly 4 inches taller and over 6 inches longer.

Safety and Reliability.  The 2017 Buick Encore comes equipped with a rearview camera and10 airbags. You can also upgrade your Encore’s safety features with forward collision and lane departure warning systems. The Encore was given an overall score of 5 stars (out of 5) by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you are curious about the Mini’s safety history, Google “Mini Cooper Recalls” or read what U.S. News and World Report had to say – “though it scores well in crash tests, the Countryman does not have much in the way or driver assistance features.”

BMW vehicles are notorious for their good looks and painful, expensive repairs. The Mini Cooper Countryman is no exception. The Consumer Affairs website houses hundreds upon hundreds of complaints from disgruntled Cooper owners who have to suffer BMW’s infamous and expensive nightmares.        

           

Rational people can argue and compare the greatness of The Godfather I or The Godfather II? The Stones or the Beatles? Tupac or Biggie? But what we can’t argue is the Buick Encore or the Mini Cooper Countryman.

Come down to Liberty Buick GMC and drive off with a Buick Encore that suits your family’s needs.

Written by Chris Folk

Liberty Buick GMC contributor

           

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Leasing 101: Introduction to Great Deals at Liberty Buick GMC

Let’s explore why leasing that Buick or GMC from Liberty Buick GMC is the right move for you.

Life is full of options and questions. Ketchup or mustard on a hot dog? (Mustard, of course.) To be or not to be? (Easy one.) Lease or buy that 2016 Buick Enclave or 2016 GMC Sierra SLT at Liberty Buick GMC? (Hmmm…)

When it comes to owning vs. renting/leasing a house or car, some will argue ‘till they run out of breath that ownership is the only way to go. Ownership equates pride and success, they say. There’s nothing wrong with owning a vehicle. There’s nothing false about pride in owning something that takes you safely from here to there.

But maybe leasing is the better option for YOU.

Pricing: Leasing allows you to get more car for less. If you were to purchase that 2016 Buick Regal (which is a fine option in itself), your monthly loan payments are based on the full value of the car (minus any down payment). When leasing, your monthly payment is based on the car’s residual value – the difference between the car’s actual price and what the car is estimated to be when the leasing terms are over. Cars depreciate dramatically in the first few years. Four years into a car loan, car owners are paying for something that is now worth half – or less - of what it was brand new. Why own the 2012 Carolina Panthers when you can lease the defending 2015 NFC champions? That 2016 Buick Regal sitting on Liberty Buick GMC’s lot can be yours for less than $250 a month for a 39-month lease.

Maintenance: If you’re going to lease Liberty Buick GMC’s 2016 GMC Cannon SLE for under $300 a month (39-month lease), you are getting that truck at its prime. (Think Michael Jordan with the Bulls, not those last two, way-past-his-prime years with the Wizards.) Leasing affords you the reassurance that you will always be driving a car or truck in its optimal condition. There’s a reason most vehicles come with a 3 (or more) - year warranty. Nothing should go wrong those first few years.

The Dreaded Selling of the Car: Even though modern technology has made this process easier, selling a car or trying to get the right trade-in value can be a hassle. Leasing a car or truck eliminates one of life’s painful experiences. When your lease is up, drive that car or truck in, drop it off, and drive away from Liberty Buick GMC with a newly leased vehicle.

New Is In: Just like jean jackets in the late 80’s or grunge music in the early 90’s, new is the rage. That 2014 Iphone might as well be a flip-phone. The technology and features of modern-day vehicles keep improving. Leasing allows you the opportunity to say goodbye to the old and embrace the new every few years.

If you’re still not convinced that leasing is for you, check out Liberty Buick GMC’s quick survey at their website.

Liberty Buick GMC is located at 9028 E Independence Blvd in Matthews, NC, right next to Charlotte. Scott McCorkle and his team of highly knowledgeable associates can be reached at 704-708-8000.

Written by Chris Folk

Liberty Buick GMC Contributor

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The 2016 Buick Encore: Liberty Buick GMC’s Safe and Stylish Luxury SUV

     If a safe and stylish SUV is what you are in the market for, Liberty Buick GMC has the 2016 Buick Encore on its lot waiting for you. Need a safe, reliable SUV for that drive around beautiful downtown Charlotte or for that road trip to the beach? The 2016 Buick Encore is the luxury SUV for you.

Everything you should be looking for in a new SUV, the 2016 Buick Encore has.

Safety: Equipped with a rear view camera, the 2016 Buick Encore scored a 5-Star Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and was recognized as a 2015 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Important safety features found in the Encore Premium models include its Forward Collision Warning and its Lane Departure Warning.

You and your passengers will feel safe riding around in the 2016 Buick Encore with its 10 air bags and 4-wheel anti-lock brakes.

Style: The 2016 Buick Encore does not skimp style for safety. From its waterfall grille to its moon-roof and blue-accented projector-beam headlamps, the Encore is a head-turner. The 2016 Buick Encore comes in 9 different colors, including Carbon Black Metallic and Coastal Blue Metallic. Inside you and your passengers will enjoy the 2016 Buick Encore’s Intellilink voice-controlled infotainment system, its wood-grain trim, its exclusive Quiet Tuning feature, and its impressive storage capability thanks to its backseat and front passenger fold-down seats.

Performance: For that smooth road experience, the 2016 Buick Encore luxury SUV comes equipped with a fuel-efficient 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a Hydra-Matic 6T40 6-speed automatic transmission.

 Buick is America’s oldest automobile brand for a reason.

     Come visit Scott McCorkle, owner of Liberty Buick, and see why Car and Driver says the 2016 Buick Encore “features some of the big Buick SUV’s traits” and calls the 2016 Buick Encore “feature rich, quiet, and comfortable for four.”

 Liberty Buick GMC is located at 9028 E Independence Blvd in Matthews, NC, right next to Charlotte. Scott McCorkle and his team of highly knowledgeable associates can be reached at 704-708-8000. You can learn more about Liberty Buick’s 2016 Buick Encore and other fine Buick automobiles by visiting their website: www.clickliberty.com  

Written by Chris Folk 
Liberty Buick GMC contributor