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December 2010
Visit a
Joe Machens
Dealership Gary Drewing
in Columbia President
Joe Machens Dealerships
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Celebrating
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s Joe Machens Toyota Scion appy holidays from Joe driving during the winter months.
900 Bernadette Drive Machens Dealerships! Soon Our December issue of Machens
866-519-4450 we will be celebrating with Advantage marks one full year of issues.
family and friends. I love how We hope you’ve enjoyed our magazine
s Joe Machens BMW festive the city looks this time of year. — the articles, community pages, vehicle
1510 1-70 Drive S.W. From the lighting of the Shelter Insurance information and more. We enjoy the
877-269-2660 tree to the cheerful decorations adorning opportunity to show you a little of what
The District storefronts, I can’t help but we do at each of our dealerships and the
s Joe Machens
get into the holiday spirit. people who make Joe Machens great. I
Automotive Group
December in mid-Missouri inevitably am blessed to work with so many great
Mazda, Mercedes-Benz
brings snow, ice and frigid temperatures. If employees, many that we have featured on
and Cadillac
your plans include traveling by car for the our “Meet Our Team” page in each issue of
500 Vandiver Drive
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conditions. Make sure you are up to date From all of us at Joe Machens
s Joe Machens Nissan on oil changes, your tires have good tread Dealerships, we wish you a holiday season
201 Nebraska Ave. and your cell phone is charged in case of a filled with happiness, warmth and the love
877-305-1660 breakdown or accident. Read our Car Care of family and friends.
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What brought you to Columbia? I came to Columbia in What brought you to Columbia? I accepted a position at
1984 to attend the University of Missouri. John Riddick Motors in August 1983. Joe Machens purchased
the business in January 1986.
What do you like to do for fun? Play golf, collect vintage
baseball memorabilia, and work on and drive my 1969 Ford What do you like to do for fun? I like spending time with
Fairlane my grandkids: Dylan 9, Jackson, 2, and Noah, 1. I also like
camping and boating.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: It is simply the fact
I have been able to live the American dream. I have a great Accomplishment you are most proud of: 34 years of
family (wife Catherine, son Zach and daughter Rachel) and marriage to my wife, Brenda
through opportunities, luck and diligence, I have been able to
accomplish more than I ever dreamed. You’d never guess that I … like to cook foods such as Cajun,
Italian and Asian.
You’d never guess that I … come from a family of eight and
grew up on a small farm in a town of less than 300 people. Why I’m proud to be affiliated with the Joe Machens
Dealerships: The dealerships’ deliberate focus of growing the
Why I’m proud to be affiliated with the Joe Machens business through uncompromised customer service as well as
Dealerships: My parents taught me at a young age that if you its commitment to employee satisfaction and security
treat other people the way you want to be treated, you will do
well. I was fortunate to find an organization where taking care Your first car: 1966 Ford Galaxy 500XL, 2-door hardtop,
of the customer and doing the right thing is the No. 1 goal. maroon, with black vinyl top
Mr. Drewing has created an atmosphere of high expectations
and gives every employee the opportunity to reach them. I am
proud to be a part of the Machens team.
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ere’s hoping Santa is up for a away in the dash keep the look clean with a Handling is up to Cadillac’s high
little heavy lifting because the just-right blend of traditional and high-tech. standards: smooth through tight turns,
2011 Cadillac CTS will be at The seats are a road-tripper’s dream nimble in traffic. The CTS is available in
the top of a lot of Christmas come true — infinitely adjustable, roomy either all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive.
lists this year. and firm. And backseat passengers won’t Mid-Missouri’s wintertime drivers will
Cadillac combines luxurious comfort feel as if they’re being punished; there’s appreciate the versatility of all-wheel drive
and aggressive performance in a sports plenty of elbow room for two. When the on days when sunshine suddenly gives way
sedan that appeals to auto lovers of all family’s all buckled in (and protected by a to snow showers.
ages. The car’s siren song begins with the state-of-the-art safety system that includes The 3.0-liter V6 engine (also available in
styling, which is sleek yet substantial and airbags, traction control, OnStar automatic a 3.6-liter version) offers all the get-up-and-
compares favorably to high-end European crash response and a long list of additional go you’ll need to zip past a dawdling driver
sedans. It possesses a sort of quiet grace that safety features), they’ll enjoy the long ride on the Interstate or tackle a steep climb. In
commands attention without resorting to over the river and through the woods to fact, the engine is so quiet and powerful,
frivolous flash. Grandma’s house for the holidays. The you’ll want to engage the cruise control to
The interior exudes sophistication. terrain won’t matter in this car because keep from creeping over the speed limit; 70
The CTS’s designers never crossed the the suspension is built to buffer passengers miles per hour is child’s play for the CTS.
line between enough and too much when from any bumps along the way. The trip If you’ve been really, really good this
putting together this car’s interior trim. will be easy on your wallet, too, because the year, ask Santa for a Cadillac CTS, or better
Brilliant little details such as the analog CTS goes an impressive 27 highway miles yet, test drive one for yourself at Machens
clock and a navigation screen that hides per gallon of gas. Automotive Group.
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Machens Community
Celebrating Community
Ellis Fischel’s
Decorate-A-Bra Contest
On Oct. 6, employees from all Joe Machens
Dealerships enjoyed the Ellis Fischel Decorate-
A-Bra Contest. Joe Machens Ford Lincoln
Mercury received third place in the “Amazing”
category for its “Built Ford Tough” entry
created by Ralph Dumas & Cheryl Perkins.
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Joe Machens
BMW
Oktoberfest
The red carpet was
rolled out for Joe Guests enjoyed beer, brats, and fresh pretzels.
Machens BMW’s
Oktoberfest event
The Machens BMW
on Oct. 7. Guests Entry
enjoyed brats, beer and
a little oompah music
throughout the night. Ride It Drive It 2011
Scion tC Reveal
On Oct. 16, Joe Machens Toyota
Scion hosted a “Ride It Drive It” event
to unveil the 2011 Scion tC. The
event consisted of stunt shows by “The
Streetfighterz,” beats by “DJ Gizmo”
and live music from “Six by Silver.”
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Complimentary
Maintenance
Standard On
New Toyota And
Scion Models
As an added value for customers, Toyota
has announced that new Toyota and Scion
vehicles will now come standard with Toyota
Care and Scion Service Boost. These two new
plans offer complimentary, normal factory-
scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside
assistance for two years or 25,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
The two maintenance plans make
Toyota the first full-line brand to offer a
complimentary maintenance plan standard
on new Toyota vehicles within its lineup.
2011 Cadillac CTS Earns Top The brand began offering complimentary
Safety Pick Award maintenance plans this spring as part of its
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seasonal sales programs. Customers responded
he 2011 Cadillac CTS received the highest possible ratings of “Good” in front, favorably — in fact, including 73 percent said
side, rear and rollover crash protection tests by the Insurance Institute for it improved their confidence in Toyota — and
Highway Safety, which recognized CTS as a 2010 Top Safety Pick now, both plans are standard on new-vehicle
“The CTS earns the Institute’s top safety designation with the highest ratings purchases across the Toyota and Scion lineup.
in four demanding crash tests,” says Institute President Adrian Lund. “The tough award “The two complimentary maintenance
criteria also require electronic stability control, a crucial safety feature that can help drivers plans were developed to help improve overall
avoid many crashes altogether.” cost of ownership and provide invaluable
The 2011 CTS embodies Cadillac’s commitment to continuous safety before, during peace of mind for our customers,” says Bob
and after a crash. Complimenting CTS’s high-strength steel body structure and safety cage Carter, Toyota Division group vice president
are a number of standard features. These include dual-stage driver and passenger front air and general manager. “The new programs were
bags, front-seat mounted pelvic/thorax side air bags, roof-rail side-curtain airbags covering inspired by owner feedback and once again
the front and rear seating rows, reduced-force front safety belts with dual pretensioners, reflect how Toyota listens to its customers.”
front-seat active head restraints, and the safety and security of OnStar. Both maintenance plans cover all normal
“The IIHS Top Safety Pick Award strengthens the reputation of the CTS,” says Don factory-recommended maintenance services
Butler, vice president of Cadillac Marketing. “The CTS has not only caught the attention outlined in each vehicle’s owner’s manual,
of enthusiasts with its cutting-edge design and dynamic driving experience, but it also which includes oil and filter changes, tire
continues to be a leader in its class for safety and quality.” rotations, lubrication of key chassis parts/
The CTS is among the most highly acclaimed luxury automobiles in the industry. It components, a 19-point inspection and 24-
has been named to Car and Driver’s 10 Best List for three straight years. The CTS also hour roadside assistance (lockout protection,
placed in the top 10 of all vehicles in the most recent J.D. Power and Associates Initial flat tires, towing, jump starts, etc.). Additional
Quality Study. In July, Cadillac launched the all-new 2011 CTS Coupe, joining the CTS details are available through Toyota & Scion
Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon in the CTS line. dealers.
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he Lincoln Complimentary Maintenance Program has emerging as the most fuel-efficient luxury lineup on the market
become a permanent staple for all new Lincoln customers • More useful technology and features — with a special focus on
with the beginning of the 2011 model year. First announced comfort and convenience. New advanced features include fully
last summer as a promotion for select model year 2010 retractable glass roofs; adaptive, computer-controlled suspensions;
Lincoln lease and retail customers, the program became permanent for electronic, push-button gear selectors; active noise control and
all model year 2011 vehicles in fall 2010. exclusive MyLincoln Touch driver connect technology
The program is designed to enhance the four-year, 50,000-mile Lincoln already is gaining traction. The J.D. Power and Associates
bumper-to-bumper manufacturer’s warranty and is fully transferable 2010 Initial Quality Study showed Lincoln had moved into the top 10
to a second owner. Furthermore, the program includes coverage for among all automotive brands in the United States. Lincoln was in the
oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multipoint inspections for up eighth spot, up from the 26th position a year ago — the largest jump
to eight service visits. of any brand.
In Your Words
Happiness...
Is A New Vehicle From Joe Machens
“My sales person [at Joe
Machens Nissan] was Lee
Sattler, and he was wonderful
to work with. I went to the
dealer many times to talk to
him about different cars, and
he was always professional and
was never pushy. He was very
attentive and listened to my
wants and needs. He went above
and beyond to find exactly what
I wanted and delivered it with
“It was a great, awesome ease.” — Marsha Simmons
experience. Matt [Bade] of
Joe Machens Automotive “Doug Mooney at Joe Machens
Group is the man!” — Whitney Krieg Ford is knowledgeable,
trustworthy and a great
“Best car-buying communicator. He was very
experience ever patient with our questions and
with Pat Darby sometimes indecisiveness. We are
[Joe Machens always pleased with not only the
Automotive Group]” final transaction, but also the
— Whitney Barnes and relationship that goes beyond
Charles Dowell the sale.” — Mike & Linda Gilbert