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nav system coming?
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I got this from another website: Can any dealers please confirm? LaCrosse Super WAS at the dealer meeting in Vegas last weekend. It DID look like the China version (similar, imagine with oval grill like lucerne). It IS due out next summer, only in the CXS version which will come with the same V8 as the Impala SS. The 2008 CXL and CX *should* have the new front end as well, making the LaCrosse look more like the Lucerne.
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There is a guy on a FB page claiming he bought a new '14 Regal w/ the 3800V6...I thought the current Regals were 4cyl only, and that the 3800 went out of production in '08. He claims it was special order and that it was a China option (he's in Michigan and claims he was able to get it built because his family owns a bunch of Buick dealerships..) Sounds like total BS, but is it plausible?
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Auto writer G. Chambers Williams III has written a piece discussing the forthcoming Buick Enclave. To read the entire article, "Beautiful Buick en route," click here.
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The Toronto Star has reviewed the Buick Lucerne and has identified "three stars" and "three strikes" about the car. To read Brian Moore'e entire (brief) review, click here.
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Finally someone in an official capacity is talking about Buick, though not revealing anything about specific products. The article, "Bringing Back Buick," is a Q&A with Buick's new Marketing Director, Brian Bowden. To view it, click here.
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Edmunds.com / Inside Line has reviewed the Buick Lucerne, mostly positive. Here is a direct link to "Buick Attacks the Isle of Avalon"
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I saw a beautiful license plate at the dealer. It had the colored 1950's Buick shield on top of a reflective plate, $44.00. Is this available for less someplace else.
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U.S. News & World report has an interesting article, by Richard J. Newman, about continuing difficulties at GM, including a recent disagreement over the new Buick Lambda crossover. Here is a direct link.
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Here is a brief article, "Buick: Lucerne ready to do battle in luxury field," from the October 12th Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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The Flint Journal today posted an article titled "Pimp B) GM's Ride" to the website Mlive.com Everything Michigan. Included are some suggestions from various people on how to improve the exterior of the Buick LaCrosse.
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"The Day," a newspaper in New London, CT, has an article summarizing the changes in various makes for 2006, including Buick. What initially burned me is their wording "The revision of Buick's sedans is complete . . . " but, hopefully, they merely mean complete as of '06.
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GM says they are listening to consumers and further refining the Buick Enclave as it moves closer to production, along with including additional information on the Enclave website. There is now an updated photo gallery, interviews with the Enclave engineering team, a new video of the Enclave on the road, and actual comments and questions. Beyond elegance, beyond utility, beyond expectations... Buick Enclave. To view the website, click here.
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'87 GNX with 8 original miles ~ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-buick-gnx-2/
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11 Lucernes to be Unveiled at SEMA Thinking about the $3 billion-and-rising auto aftermarket industry—all fast flash and youthful exuberance—surely doesn’t conjure up images of your dad’s Buick. But this year, for the first time in the 43-year history of the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s annual convention, Buick will feature 11 custom-designed Lucernes on display. Read "That Tricked-Out Car is a Buick?" @ Brandweek
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Custom Skylark Found in Sarasota It's 1953 Again as One-Off Buick Skylark Convertible Surfaces Link to Original Article @ Edmunds SARASOTA, Fla. — It dawned slowly on collector and restorer Eugene Cohen: The 1953 Buick Skylark convertible he was working on was a one-of-a-kind. He already knew the car was one of only 1,690 built by GM, but details found on none of those other Skylarks made him realize this one was built as a showcar — or as a special treat for some VIP or employee of Buick. Cohen said the "general consensus among retired GM executives...at vintage-car meets" is that it was probably an auto show display model. The big tipoff was the blank trim and paint…
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I've always thought this was an ugly design, so I can't understand why someone would preserve one from the very beginning. Even so, it's a great deal for a "new" car http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.co.../7/82935977.htm
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Sometimes I love looking through Ebay motors and just seeing what's there. Today, I stumbled over this '86 T-Type and not only is it mint, but the guy is a great photographer and has really captured this car. Now I've got some new desktop wallpapers! Link with all pics: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-BUICK-...1QQcmdZViewItem
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A friend of a friend runs this shop restoring Pontiacs - mostly Trans Ams or Firebirds. But, this is just beautiful: http://taspecialties.com/87gn.htm Here's what else he's selling now: http://taspecialties.com/stock.htm And what he's already restored/sold: http://taspecialties.com/sold.htm -RBB
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What trans shift kit will work on my 92 Roadie? I'm not sure wich one to order... I just need to firm up the sloppy shifts, and see if I can get the delayed engagement in drive fixed. I need part numbers because I'm not sure exactly what version of the700r4/4l60 was used on my year. Thanks
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1995 Buick Riviera Promotional Video VHS that was mailed out to prospective customers. It was accompanied by a model guide book.
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I'm so damn fickle. GTOs, Auroras, and now Park Avenues (among other cars...). I'm not even entirely sure how I got interested in these but here I am. Anyway, these appear to have not too great depreication (aka great prices w/relatively low miles) but they don't look half-bad. Nice, classy exterior; comfortable-looking interior and the supercharged Ultra = sleeper possibilities. No one ever suspects the Park Avenue...
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First we are getting the Enclave, now a smaller crossover? http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=108095 I think this one should be called the Invicta.
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Would that work? Would it be too expensive? Just a thought in case GM wants to phase out the 3800 completely.
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The 2005 Buick Excelle sedan & HRV hatchback, sold in China:
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The 2005 Buick GL8 Firstland built and sold in China:
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Here is the 2005 Buick Regal sold in China:
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Okay... #1 - It's stated on the Buick website that the front and rear defrosters turn on when the remote start is used on the Lucerne and the temp is below 40 degrees. Is this true for the LaCrosse as well? It doesn't say. #2 - It says the Lucerne features a 4-speed electronically controlled transmission that is "enhanced". Enhanced in what way? Finally, why on Earth has the Lucerne only been given 1-auto down window?! I mean, even the Rainier features 2... as well as the competition mostly has dual auto down windows (with auto up). What's goin' on here? It can't cost THAT much more money, can it?
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Recently had the opportunity to rent a base LaCrosse CX for a weekend from Friday to Monday morning. It was a blue fleet model without the Onstar. I was relieved to see that it at least had the bucket seats because every Impala they had was a split bench. Upon pulling out of the rental agency, I noticed right away that the LaCrosse was a bit quieter than it's Regal/Century predecessors. The 3800 sounded almost identical to my 00 LeSabre with a more muted exhaust and a very refined idle. This was one of my biggest beefs with the W-bodies in the past. The 3800's always sounded thrashy and course but this one was noticeably more refined overall, just as advertised! Road nois…
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KEVIN A. WILSON Published Date: 10/31/05 On sale: Now Base Price: $27,715 Powertrain: 3.8-liter, 197-hp, 227-lb-ft V6; fwd, four-speed automatic Curb Weight: 3764 lbs 0 to 60 mph: 8.4 seconds (est.) Fuel Mileage (EPA combined): 22 mpg Ever since the Toyota Avalon arrived in 1994, car writers have called the big sedan “the best Buick money can buy,” playing around with variations on the old ad campaign that proclaimed “When better Buicks are built, Buick will build them.” Funny stuff. If you’re toiling for Buick, though, you have to admit the ads invited satire. That has to sting. Finally, after years of little more than wan grimaces in response, Gene…
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2006 Buick Lucerne CXL V6 Long-Term Review Pros: Quiet Roomy Numerous premium features Economical for size Cons: Build quality 3800 Launch note When my father retired in 2005, he was looking for something to replace both of his cars, a 1994 Buick Century and a 1992 Buick LeSabre Limited. Being both my parents were retired, they anticipated getting along fine on just one car. Something you should know about my parents: they’re very simple; they do not like gadgets and gizmos and shy away from them. My mother is the typical Italian mom who sits behind the steering wheel of a big car with the AM radio tuned to one speaker, because she grabbed th…
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Buick is bridging the generation gap, good news, according to Steve Purdy of the Auto Channel. Here's an especially nice portion of his review: "Buick general manager, Steve Shannon, reports a 'great start' since introduction last October with Lucerne accounting for 27% of large-car sales in the fourth quarter of last year and segment leading sales in December as well. 'We’re very pleased at how Lucerne is performing out of the gate,' he said. Lucerne has also won accolades from USA Today, The Detroit News and Kiplinger’s."
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He Drove, She Drove Lucerne has classic styling, comfy interior and a powerful V-8. By Paul & Anita Lienert 2006 Buick Lucerne CXS Type:Front-engine, front-wheel drive, 5-passenger sedan. Price:Base, $35,990 (inc. $725 destination charge); as tested, $38,630. Engine:4.6-liter V-8; 275-hp; 295 lb-ft torque. EPA fuel economy:17 mpg city/25 mpg highway. Where built:Detroit. 12-month insurance cost, according to AAA Michigan*:$1,717. (Estimate. Rates may be higher or lower, depending on coverage, driving record.) Anita Likes:Love the portholes. Six-passenger capability. Roomy rear seat. Huge trunk. Great safety features. Standard OnStar. …
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Instead of listing only the ones the US site missed I just put them in bold: • 4 new colours - 37U Imperial Blue Metallic - 42U Dark Tarnished Silver - 71U Lunar Quartz Metallic (Aug. Availability) - 80U Red Jewel (Tint-Coat)(mid-Aug. availability) • New interior cloth material • Heated Cloth seats available (interim) • New 4 Spoke steering wheel • Generation 7.1 OnStar™ Receiver with Directions and Connections • Final Drive Ratio changed from 2.86 to 3.05 on CX and CXL models • Engine Coolant Heater KO5 optional on CXS model • Tire Pressure Monitor standard on all models • P23 Wheel available on CX model • New 17” Chrome Tech Wheel option P04 • New 17” Chr…
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Any news on the replacement for the Rendezvous based on the Centieme concept? I know they have named the Saturn version the Outlook. I've read there are rumors Buick will get a version of the Cadillac SRX, but no details.
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2007 Buick Excelle Exterior:
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So, whats the New 2007 Buick LaCrosse Like?
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LaCrosse for '07 Deletions --Tire inflation monitoring system --(QD1) Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) aluminum, 8-spoke, painted --(FQ3) Axle, 2.86 ratio --Exterior color (22U) Deep Sapphire Metallic --Exterior color (63U) Cardinal Red Metallic --Exterior color (68U) Glacier Blue Metallic New Features --Exterior Color (37U) Midnight Blue Metallic --Exterior Color (42U) Stone Gray Metallic --Exterior Color (71U) Midnight Amethyst Metallic --Exterior Color (80U) Red Jewel Tintcoat (not available at start of production) --(P04) Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) 10-spoke, Chrome-Tech --Redesign of (N85) 17" (43.2 cm) aluminum, 12-spoke, painted wheels --(UE1) OnStar wi…
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LaCrosse tweaked after rare one-star rating Harry Stoffer | Link to Original Article @ Automotive News | February 13, 2007 - 3:01 pm WASHINGTON - General Motors has altered the trim on the inside of the driver's door of the 2007 Buick LaCrosse because the car earned the lowest possible score in a government side-impact crash test. "We were surprised and disappointed" with the one-star rating, GM spokesman Alan Adler said. GM made the midmodel-year change in the door trim of cars on the assembly line last month, Adler said. The company will ask that the car be retested, he said. But for the moment, the one-star rating remains in the information made available to c…
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Lucerne for '07 Deletions --Interior trim combination Tuxedo Blue/Shale --Interior trim combination Medium Dark Cashmere/Light Cashmere --Exterior Color (15U) Cashmere Metallic --Exterior Color (68U) Glacier Blue Metallic New Features --Exterior Color (14U) Light Quartz Metallic --Exterior Color (51U) Gold Mist Metallic --(NR7) leather, heated steering wheel --Interior trim (39*) Cocoa/Light Cashmere, Cocoa on upper instrument panel, upper door trim, steering wheel, carpet, floor mats and rear shelf with Light Cashmere seating. --Interior trim (40*) Cocoa/Shale, Cocoa on upper instrument panel, upper door trim, steering wheel, carpet, floor mats and r…
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Rainier for '07 Deletions --Exterior Color (22U) Deep Saphire Metallic --Exterior Color (62U) Carbon Metallic New Features --Exterior color (37U) Midnight Blue Metallic --Exterior color (54U) Graphite Metallic --(UE1) OnStar, 1-year of Directions and Connections plan with Turn-by-Turn navigation --(ZNF) Tire, spare P235/75R16 all-season, blackwall --(NZ3) Wheel, 16" (40.6 cm) full-size spare --Wheel, 17" (43.2 cm) full-size spare ---------------------------------------------------------- Rendezvous for '07 Deletions --AWD model 4BT26 --CX Plus (1SB) --CXL Plus (1SD) --(LY7) 3.6L Variable Valve Timing DOHC V6 engine --(PFH) 17" (43.2 cm) al…
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So, not many changes are in store for the LaCrosse and Lucerne. Both get tire-pressure monitoring standard. The LaCrosse gets new available wheels on the CXL, and a new standard 12-spoke wheel on the CXS. A few color changes are in store for both--most likely just name changes for the current colors. Touch screen Nav will be available for the Lucerne, as well as a cargo net. Both retain the 3800 as a base.
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Apparently, the wood gets darker and there's a Lucerne wheel.
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Saw my first 2007 LaX on the road this morning, a CXL with the new 17" 10 spoke wheel. What a difference nice wheels make!! BIG improvement. The car was silver so it wasn't one of the new colors Also, CARS.com has been updated for 2007 if you want to build your own. Just select any BUICK model on the main page and click build your new car button. When the page comes up it will be for 2006, so select the "Model" link where it says Change Vehicle . . . it will then prompt you to choose either 2006 or 2007 and go from there. One thing I noticed is that the Lucerne option packages have been revised. The heated washer fluid is now a part of the Driver Confidence pa…
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I purchased a 2007 Buick Lucerne with 17500 miles a couple of months ago. It is a CXL with the 3.8 engine. The car has developed an annoying hesitation when driving at 40-50 mph. The car hesitates/pings/groans unless you give it a bit more gas to turn off the overdrive. The problem is most noticable when using 87 octane gas but it still present when running 93 octane. I've run Techron through the system thinking perhaps the injectors were dirty but that didn't help. The check engine light is not on. To make matters worse the gas peddle vibrates as the car hesitates. I don't notice the problem when driving around town or when on the highway at 65+ mph. I'…
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Have you seen the color chips for the new Buicks, particularly for the LaCrosse? Disappointing. The Dark Mocha is basically a dark root beer brown and not a sable type shade. The Midnight Blue is almost black. The Gold Mist looks like a urine sample. The 2 reds are pretty mainstream; that is, no deep burgundy or a "cool" shade like Mulberry seen on Cadillacs and SUVs in years past Lastly, the absence of a Light Quartz equivalent is bad news for a brand that sells well in light blues. Overall, I find the color palette too dark. Do you agree?
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Went up to the new LaCrosse/Allure at a dealership and am having trouble digesting the new 2008 grille, and I was really looking forward to a freshening. Looking at nearby Lucernes, I thought the grille would be much nicer and subtler if "blacked out" as it is on the larger vehicle. At the very least, they should offer both versions. I voted for that option in the poll. Your thoughts and comments...
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2008 Buick Lucerne CXL AT A GLANCE Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Published 07/06/07, 9:03 am et AS-TESTED PRICE: $37,950 DRIVETRAIN: 3.8-liter V6; fwd, four-speed automatic OUTPUT: 197 hp @ 5200 rpm, 227 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm CURB WEIGHT: 3969 lb FUEL ECONOMY (EPA): 20 mpg OPTIONS: Audio system, including CD and MP3 playback, DVD-based touch-screen navigation ($1,945); luxury package, including power and heated front seats with memory, heated steering wheel ($995); driver-confidence package, including remote start, rear park assist, heated washer fluid, StabiliTrak, RainSense wipers ($995); sunroof ($900); heated and cooled seats ($895); 17-inch chrome wheels ($750…
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Buick Offers New GM Safety-Enhancing Technologies Designed To Help Drivers Stay In Their Lane, Avoid Lane-Change Collisions DETROIT – Buick will offer two new safety-enhancing technologies that could serve as an extra set of “eyes” for drivers, helping them to avoid a collision caused by an inadvertent lane change or by colliding with a vehicle in the side blind spot while changing lanes. The technologies will be available on all 2008 Buick Lucerne sedan models this summer. The General Motors Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) systems continue Buick’s mission of adding advanced but easy-to-use technologies that offer occupants peace of …
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Venseattle, our faithful representative at the Buick Nationals held in Washington this year sent me these two pics from his camera phone.
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2008 LaCrosse Deletions (AK5) frontal, driver and right front passenger air bags, includes Passenger Sensing System (front passenger air bag status indicated on inside rearview mirror) (C67) single-zone manual air conditioning with rear seat heating/cooling outlets Analog instrumentation with speedometer, temperature, fuel, tachometer, trip odometer, door and trunk ajar, washer fluid level and oil-life monitor (AP8) extended-range Remote Keyless Entry, enables dealer-installed remote start system (U1C) AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek-and-scan, digital clock and 6 speakers (NK5) 4-spoke steering wheel with mounted cruise controls (PCX) Chrome Enhancement Packag…
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Here is what I got to see at the Toronto show, a red 2008 Buick Enclave CXL. The red looks really good on it.
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Any truth to rumors that next summer the '08 LaCrosse will have a new front end, and portholes?
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This is a most excellent and very positive review of the LaCrosse Super I came across on Autoblog's site. I don't have the skills to post the article up...lol, so maybe someone else can do it. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/26/in-the-...lacrosse-super/
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You have all seen the LaCrosse Super...but...whatabout.... A Super mule! Ready for a dealer near you! That new red is really nice btw!
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I know Buick is always late when it comes to posting information/launching products--or at least later than GMs other divisions, but I was wondering when we might be able to hear any changes/updates to the current lineup for 2009?
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Well...all is now up. Nothing too huge for Buick, except that the Lacrosse is now the sole vehicle with the 3.8L and the Lucerne gets....the 3.9L and retains the 4-speed in all. The Lucerne actually got quite a few changes, albeit small, and the rest are colors/options as usual. Guess they figured out what to do with all the extra 3.9L's around! Lacrosse Deletions (DG7) Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, body-color (QB5) Wheels, 16" steel with wheel covers (PY1) Wheels, 16" 8-spoke Chrome-Tech (N85) Wheels, 17" 12-spoke painted aluminum (PZE) Wheels, 17" 12-spoke, chromed aluminum (FR3) Axle, 3.69 ratio (LY7) Engine, 3.6L VVT DOHC V6 …
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How Sweet it is! An age-old battle for Buick June 15, 2007 The 2008 Buick Enclave with 20-inch wheel. CHICAGO - When General Motors announced plans three years ago to revive its Buick brand with a string of new models aimed at younger buyers, it was to reduce the average owner's age of 63, among the oldest in the industry. Today, the average Buick buyer is 65, according to the Power Information Network, the data-gathering unit of J.D. Power and Associates. That is the oldest and 19 years senior to the industry average. Its image as a geriatric brand continues to haunt Buick despite years of fighting against it. In the 1980s, for example, Buick offered turbo…
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Sneak Peak at Enclave with 20 inch factory wheel option? Saw this on Autoblog. Notice the wheels are different. I've not seen these in the aftermarket accessories booklet, and its not an option for 2008, so, could these be the 2009 20 inch wheels from the factory?
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Just saw some 09 Lucernes freshly delivered. Shockingly they were rated at one better city and highway than last years 3800 V6 at 17/26 vs 16/25. And these are non AFM 3900's from what I can tell. They must have coaxed a tad more mileage out of the regular detuned 227 HP version of this engine compared to the G6 convertible with it's 15/22 rating. The Lucernes 2.93:1 gears probably help too!
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A Motortrend blog article called the 2009 Toyota Venza that just debuted at the NAIAS... a Buick. http://blogs.motortrend.com/6226463/new-ca...uick/index.html I think that's stretching it. The Toyota Venza only wishes it was anything nearly as good looking as the Enclave. Yet the article makes the awkward Venza seem luxurious enough to even compare to the Enclave. In looks this thing is tanked and I don't see the Buick similarities (outside of the color) at all. *edit* maybe I can see it closer to the Signia Concept
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Has the LAX replacement been confirmed for 2009 or 2010? Will it be called Regal? When should we begin seeing prototypes?
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GM is having a test drive event at the annual CHIN International Picnic in Toronto. One of the cars featured is the new 2010 Buick Allure (aka LaCrosse). I checked it out on Friday (the event wasn't open, so there was no one there, and no driving). VIDEO: *NEW* INTERIOR VIDEO: ALLURE AND CTS WAGON VIDEO: PICS:
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I test drove a 2010 Buick Allure CXL on July 11, 2009 at the GM Canada test drive program at the Bramalea City Centre Mall. My reactions are as follows: The exterior fit and finish was excellent. The only glitch I noticed with the interior fit and finish was the intrument panel was installed about 1/8 inch too high on the left side so it does not line up with the door trim. Oddly, my 2008 Allure has the same problem. The body structure appears to be very ridgid with good ride and handling characteristics. Steering is good. The powertrain is very smooth. In my opinion this car looks much better in a dark colour rather than light. It was midnight blue. The one I s…
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I had such a blast with this chop that I had to see what others thought about expanding the Buick line-up to include such a vehicle. It was posted first over in the "smaller car under LaCrosse" topic, and I didn't want to clutter the compact discussion with crossover fantasy. Talk about the design you would envision. Let your thoughts be known on what platform, what content, etc. that such a vehicle should have. Would it attract the younger buyers, as well as the older segment? Could such a vehicle compete in the near-luxury 5-seater market? I'll take one in my garage! Invicta Compact Crossover Concept Invicta Compact Crossover Concept Rear
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Links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEKoxWfGICc
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From Autoblog Hey look, is that an XM antenna that's color coded? I have to say, that I really like that interior. Note the HUD and that the gauges appear to be digital.
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2010 Buick LaCrosse Named Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS) 2009 Top Safety Pick
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2010 Buick LaCrosse Named Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS) 2009 Top Safety Pick The 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan earned the IIHS newest Top Safety Pick Award today. To qualify for the Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side and rear tests, and offer Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which comes standard on the LaCrosse. The Buick transformation continues with the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, a sculpted, responsive luxury sedan. This newest member of the Buick family has the highest quality and safety standards that customers have come to expect from Buick. The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is on …
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[source: Car And Driver] 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS - Short Take Road Test Easily the Best Buick Sedan in a Long Time In Canada, this car is sold as the Allure because, in French-speaking Quebec, "lacrosse" is slang for pleasuring oneself. Given General Motors' desperate financial situation, there are those who believe Buick's continued existence is a sort of corporate self-gratification. But the Enclave proved that people are willing to pay a premium for a stylish, well-executed Buick, and the 2010 Buick LaCrosse should please more people than just those inside GM. Heritage Reinterpreted Even if its shape seems a b…
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These new shots, from thecarconnection.com, continue to whet my appetite for the NG Buick LaCrosse (or will it be called "Invicta"?). Click here and enjoy!
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2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL FWD The Looks... So at my dealer, while my tires were getting put on my salesman and I went out for a cruise in the 2010 LaX they got in last week... Let me tell you this car is STUNNING in person, it has dramatic lines, the Diamond white paint and chrome wheels "were just right". This car is a show stopper on the outside, but I already knew that from the photographs, it was the inside I wanted to see. The car was amazing once inside the "claw" door grab handles looked great but were a tad small for someone with large hands. As for the rest of the interior it was amazing the shifter was crisp, leather soft and comfortable, the d…
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Looks like we will be waiting longer for the new Buick and the Caddy coupe. Leftlane Article Link
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http://news.windingroad.com/body-stylesmar...e-breaks-cover/
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LaCrosse Vehicle Highlights: (GAN) Quicksilver Metallic exterior color (GAO) Gold Mist Metallic exterior color (GAP) Midnight Blue Metallic exterior color (GAQ) Red Jewel Tintcoat exterior color (GAR) Carbon Black Metallic exterior color (GAZ) Summit White exterior color (GBN) White Diamond Tricoat exterior color (GHA) Mocha Steel Metallic exterior color (AFA) Cocoa/Light Cashmere cloth seats (AFB) Dark Titanium/Light Titanium cloth seats (AFC) Cocoa/Light Cashmere leather-appointed seats (AFE) Dark Titanium/Light Titanium leather-appointed seats (AFG) Jet Black leather-appointed seats (AFD) Cocoa/Light …
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Another website, GM Inside News, today reported that the Buick Regal (a rebadged Opel Insignia now sold in China as a Buick Regal) will be available in NA as of 2011. GMI says that it was officially greenlighted yesterday. According to GMI, it's possible the car could come earlier than 2011 but it's expected the vehicle will look very similar, if not exact, to the Chinese Regal - possibly with some different engine choices.
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2011 Regal CX - 2012MY 2010 LaCrosse CX - $26,995 2011 Regal CXL - $26,995 2010 LaCrosse CXL - $30,395 2011 Regal CXL turbo - $29,495 2010 LaCrosse CXS - $33,765 Pricing is excellent considering the level of equipment you get. In Europe, the Insignia competes against the EU Accord (TSX over here in the US). Regal CXL - 182 hp $26,995 Accord EX-L - 190 hp $27,540 Regal CXL turbo - 220 hp $29,495 TSX - 201 hp $30,120 This is a much better car than the awkward and cheesy looking LaCrosse, IMO, and it's way less expensive to boot. You get a fully-loaded German sports sedan for the same price as a base velour-and-wheelcovers LaCrosse. I'd expect prices to g…
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Local dealership had a 2011 Regal parked out front...plus this strangely converted LaCrosse This seems to be the modern equiv of the trunk rack and landau tops they did in the 80s...
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[source: Car and Driver] 2011 Buick Regal - Spied The Chinese-market Regal has been caught testing in America. What does that mean for U.S. sales? Buick is on the rebound in its home market, with the successful Enclave crossover and the appealing 2010 LaCrosse leading the charge. Could it continue with the reincarnation of the Regal? Spied on American soil was a camouflaged Chinese-market Buick Regal, itself a re-grilled and rebadged European 2010 Opel Insignia. Just what the covered-up Regal was doing here is anyone's guess, especially considering that it's already fully exposed on Buick's Chinese website. But speculatio…
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http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/11q1/2011_buick_regal_cxl_turbo_manual-first_drive_review not entirely enthusiastic......
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Here is the Regal info on the GM web site. http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2011&butID=1®ionID=1&divisionID=4&vehicleID=10162&type=0
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THE 2011 REGAL: A BUICK BRED ON THE AUTOBAHN Sport Sedan Blends Sleek Design with European Road Manners for Great Driving QUICK FACTS A new midsize Buick sport sedan with a European-bred driving experience On sale in the second quarter of 2010 Based on the award-winning Opel Insignia and available now as a Regal in China Modern, sleek design with great attention to detail and excellent build quality Efficient, four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain with 30 mpg (est). Turbocharged model available in summer 2010 Driver-selectable Interactive Drive Control System available in summer 2010 Available rear-seat thorax air bags · Stan…
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The Carolina Chapter of the Buick Club of America is pleased to announce the 2012 Buick Club of America National Meet is coming to Concord, NC June 27-30, 2012. We would like to invite all Buick owners to join us for this event. We are expecting to get over 500 Buicks to this event and have great tours and activities planned. A registration form is attached, but more information can be found at our website www.buickclub.org/2012. All Buicks are welcome and we have classes for 400 point judged, display only, driven, modified, specialty and professional, and vintage race cars. All Buick’s through current production year can register to attend this event and be placed on th…
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Just checked out the order guide and it looks like the new 3.6L will be rated at 303 hp [226.04 kW] @ 6800 and Torque 264 lb-ft. [356.40 N-m] @ 5300 for the front wheel drive model--a nice bump over its predecessor. The AWD model is still listed as TBD. Might be a fuel economy jump as well. The same engine and transmission setup in the Impala is rated 18/30 city/highway. And I just noticed the 2.4L with eAssist only has a 15.7 gallon tank... was hoping they'd stay with the normal 18 gallon (19 on AWD) tanks and have a long range. EDIT: Link to the Order Guide
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Heard a rumor that the selection of that name was chosen for a big reason. Verano means summer, which is a great name for a convertible. Could be based on the Opel Astra twintop
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2012 Buick Verano Order Guide Up August 24, 2011 - Paul Guastella - Cheersandgears.com It looks to be nicely contented. But it still leaves a little to be desired. PROS: 7" LCD Touchscreen, 18" wheels, 180hp 2.4L DI (up from originally announced 177hp), Dual Zone Climate Control, Bluetooth, Ambient Lighting, Express Down on all windows (Express Up on both front windows), Remote Start, four interior color options (cashmere, choccachino, ebony, medium titanium) CONS: Not many, but some big ones... 6-way power driver seat with manual recline standard, NO OPTION for power passenger seat. Only six exterior color choices: silver, white, white diamond, black, bro…
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Link http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1110_2012_buick_verano/
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Buick Introduces the 2012 Verano Buick's Third New Model in Two Years Drew Dowdell - January 6th, 2011 - CheersandGears.com In late 2011, the Verano compact luxury sedan will join the new Regal, Lacrosse and Enclave in Buick's re-energized lineup. The Verano will be revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday. Powered by GM's venerable 2.4L Ecotec 4-cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission, the Verano will offer 177hp and 170 lb-ft of torque. This combination will offer 31mpg highway and 0-60 performance of about 8.0 seconds. Plans are in the works to offer a 2.0 litre turbocharged engine at a later date. Available interior …
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ENCLAVE: Deletions (57U) Cyber Gray Metallic, exterior color (GGU) Gray Green Metallic, exterior color (80U) Red Jewel Tintcoat, exterior color CXL badge New Features (89U) Crystal Red Tintcoat exterior color. Interim availability. Additional charge - premium paint. (VQQ) LPO, Black roof rack cross rails AWD Badge Changes New 1SB Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year base CX (FWD/AWD) models New 1SD Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year CX (FWD/AWD) models with (PCI) Driver Confidence Package New 1SL Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year CXL-1 1XL (FWD/AWD) models New 1SN Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year CXL-2 2XL (FWD/AWD) models (89U)…
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