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I was on business in Hartford, CT today and spotted about a dozen Enclaves parked together outside a hotel. They had special Travelers Championship stickers on them and they were beautiful. I saw blue, white and silver. Wish I had a camera.

GM signs deal to export $800M in Buicks to China David Shepardson | Detroit News Washington Bureau | Link to Original Article @ DetNews WASHINGTON -- General Motors Corp. signed an agreement today to export more than $800 million in U.S.-built vehicles to China. GM and its Shanghai General Motors joint venture announced the multi-year agreement in the nation's capital today. It lets GM export Buick Enclave crossover SUVs to China beginning next year, as well as auto parts and other vehicles. The Enclave is built at GM's Lansing Delta Township assembly plant. "Shanghai GM has become a leader in the production and sale of passenger cars in China, driven largely by the…

Looks like we will be waiting longer for the new Buick and the Caddy coupe. Leftlane Article Link

So automotive news reports the Velite project is still a possibility. Buick needs this car. They are the only GM division without a convertible.

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My friend has been looking for a vehicle for about 8 months now. He FINALLY bought something today. I have attached a picture of his new Enclave CXL. It is Carbon Metallic with gray interior, NAV, loaded.

According to Vince Burlapp's Car Page, the new Chinese Buick LaCrosse will basically be a rebadged Opel Insignia. (I tried to post a link but it wouldn't accept it, and tried to link to the photo but it didn't work.) So to read his information and see his picture, please go to burlappcars.com and look for the Wed., 6/25/08 story titled "Chinese Buick La Crosse." Burlapp states that the photo is what China gets but not what the U.S. will get. I thought with globalization that the Chinese and NA Buick product would be exactly the same. Is it possible that Burlapp is wrong, that the camouflaged picture hides the sweepspear line and other niceities of the Invicta Concep…

Last week, there were two Lucernes on display at the Buick Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, just outside Hartford. Both were silver with black interior one was in a tent, and the other was on the course. They look much bigger in person.

Today the picture was unveiled during Wagoner's news conference. Anyone have it?

Check out the article about Saab getting all these new products. When do think it will be Buick's turn?

Since there's a lull in the Buick forum this weekend I figured I'd post this bit of news. Not so much about the car- but you know you have a loyal fanbase when they refuse to let a murderer and a rapist take their car. http://www.lenconnect.com/articles/2005/12...news/news02.txt

Here are select photos I took at the Chicago Auto Show, all at Buick's exhibit. I hope that fellow Buick fans will enjoy them: I can tell you that the Enclave is beautiful! I was worried that it would be too big for me, but, in person, it didn't seem too big. Chunky or hefty, yes, but I don't mean that in a bad way, just a descriptive adjective. It looks very substantial. Though I arrived not long after the Show opened for the day, there were a lot of people looking at the various Buicks. The biggest variety of ages were looking at the Enclave. Mostly older people (gray hair) were looking at Lucerne (shown in about 4 different colors and trim…

While I am not a die hard Buick guy I saw the new Lacrosse today at the Cleveland Auto SHow today. It was a very impressive car. The interior is fantastic and the over styling less the grill was spot on. The grill I thought could be shorter but it was not anything that would keep me from considering one. GM should do well with this car if it is price right.

in anoither C & Gforum there is talk of bringing back the Roadmaster as a RWD sedan. and convertible. Any inside info anybody?

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.

I was on my way to school in Oshawa and I decided to drive by the GM plant, this is what I found What all of you been waiting for, real life Lucerine Pics Enjoy

I spotted this car, but have no idea what is this. According to another article it says that it's a smaller car based on the styling of the Chinese LaCrosse (which is also sold in Taiwan).

There are still a lot of unanswered questions concerning the sale of Opel/Vauxhall to PSA Groupe. A fair number deals with Buick as a number of their products (including the new Regal) are intertwined with Opel. GM executives say this will not affect Buick's lineup down the road. “The sale of Opel will have no impact on the fresh new lineup Buick is building out,” said Duncan Aldred, GM’s vice president of global Buick and GMC during the launch of the 2018 Regal this week. “This is very much part of our portfolio plan,” said Mark Reuss, GM’s executive vice president of global product development, purchasing, and supply chain to Car and Driver. “As we said, Opel …

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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!

Does any GM person know anything about this? I found this posted on another website. It's pretty exciting info because it's about time Buick produced a really fun car. "for what its worth, I was at work today and a friend of mine says he was told about a convertible Buick possibly to be built at our Orion assembly. I said the Velite? he didnt know what name it was but that was the only Buick vert' I've heard of. So I found the pilot team and they said they have been doing feasibility tests on a vert' Buick.....don't know how much to read into it but who knows.....we can run any platform at Orion.....but what about moving the G6 to Fairfax and building the Camaro, Veli…

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.

GM @ Beijing '08: 2009 Buick Excelle Preview New Interior, Freshened Exterior Design Link to original Article @ CarScoop More images:

mmm cool i think? :unsure: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Beautiful-1...bayphotohosting http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-Buick-Ri...1QQcmdZViewItem

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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Once again my interest got caught by the new GM warranty. Check out any near luxury, or luxury make and compare it to Buick. At $250 and less for repairs, Buick can take on anyone in cost of repairs over 5 years. Buick Lucerne - $261 lexus gs300 - $362 acura rl - $384 Chrysler 300 - $872 (ouch) infiniti G35 - $272 Mercury Montego $882 (double ouch) toyota avalon - $498

Link to article HERE.

http://www.buick.com/enclave/index.jsp?cmp=enclave this came from the gm.com homepage. its a lot of video and interviews but there are some really nice shots of the car in motion. if you have the speed i say check it out. the link might not work but it does come up on google. you can just click on it from there.

Looks like the tail lights are on target. More headlight detail. Door handles. One piece at a time, sweet Jesus! GM, PLEASE NAME THIS CAR! Link below. Enjoy! LeftLane Article

I know most people here love the new LaCrosse/Allure...the design, the mechanics, the fit and finish. I know there are a few of us who think it wasn't handled that well and that it's no big deal. I wanted to quantify this with a poll. What's your take on this new car?

This is an Automotive News Video, I hope you can view it. I have a subscription so I can, but I don't know if y'all can too. Enjoy! If you can't see it let me know. Link: http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/b...bctid1374431301

If you read the camaroZ28.com forum, you'll recognize the screen name "guionM," a knowledgeable poster who also contributes here. He made some interesting comments about the B-P-G channel today, and they should be of interest to Buick and Pontiac fans: "There are a number of cars headed for, and these are the key words: 'Buick-Pontiac-GMC'. Between this summer and 3 years from now, Buick is getting a Zeta-based sedan which will be a little longer than the G8. Pontiac is getting the G8 ST and a revised Solstice. The Lecrosse will be redone on Espilon and will probally be called Regal. Pontiac as a stand alone brand (as well as Buick) is for all practical purposes over. …

Today I drove a lucerne CX and CXS in a comparason test to the Lexus ES 330 (I think) The CXS is nothing short of impressive...both the rear and front were very roomy and the car handled awesome on the course they had set out....I'm really looking forward to this now... B) B)

Future Watch: Buick Skylark for China in 2009 Link to Original Article @ Inside Line Artist rendering by C.H.U.D. SHANGHAI, China — General Motors will launch a new Buick Skylark compact in China in 2009 that could be exported to the U.S. as a 2010 model. The Skylark will replace the Daewoo-based Excelle in China and will be assembled by the Shanghai GM joint venture, Inside Line has learned. GM also is considering whether to add another Chinese Buick, the new Australia-sourced Park Avenue sedan, to its U.S. lineup in 2009, supplier sources told IL. The new Skylark is based on GM's Delta 2 global small-car architecture. It will share its underpinnings with the next-…

Will there be a future Buick flagship? Extended Epsilon II? Or is LaCrosse going to be the cream of the crop?

Alright I know I am going to hear the internal competition argument here. But really why not make a Buick kappa with a 3.9 HV V6, we know it will fit or a supercharged 3.9 and a hard top? You could charge about $28,000 for a base model with it coming pretty loaded and sell an Ultra with the 3.9 supercharged v6 or the 3.6 HF V6 and charge $32,000. Seriously it would help fill capacity at Willmington AND it would lower peice cost due to increased volume. Key competitors would be the Chrysler Crossfire and Audi TT. Heck this idea just came to me style it after the Velite OR make it retro styled after late 40s Buicks. Any comments or suggestions guys? Possibly a p…

I was very impressed at a new Lucerne commercial I saw. It was about how quiet it was and about that mr head guy or something to test the sound. Buick then said how other car companies still are louder than they are blah blah blah..then some hip hop music came on :lol:. :CG_all:

I've been looking at some new and used, and I was wondering if the factory XM setup can be added. Would a radio swap be needed? Or would I be screwed? I've had XM for a while now and couldn't possibly live without it, and I don't want a seperate unit like I do now.

2007 Buick Excelle Exterior:

A stick in a Buick! No need to buy an unreliable Audi A-4 or VW Jetta http://jalopnik.com/5408535/breaking-buick-regal-getting-a-manual-transmission

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...E/60123003/1041 GM needs no compromise vehicles.

DETROIT – When the all-new 2008 Buick Enclave luxury crossover sport utility vehicle arrives in dealerships early this summer, it will come equipped with a long list of standard equipment, a suite of owner services and a price unmatched in the segment. The front-wheel-drive Enclave CX starts at $32,790, while the all-wheel-drive model starts at $34,790. The front-wheel-drive Enclave CXL begins at $34,990, while the all-wheel-drive version starts at $36,990. Prices include a $735 destination charge. “Enclave is a segment-busting luxury crossover that best defines the new face of Buick,” said Steve Shannon, Buick general manager. “Its gorgeous design, high-tech features, …

take a look at this! now this is the shit! http://media.putfile.com/Cars-buick-grand-...onal-commercial

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

I was wondering if the 0% financing is a cyclical thing, where it happens at the same time(s) of year every year? I think I recall seeing lots of commercials for this around the 4th of July and Labor Day last year. I also just got a notice in the mail that I can get another $750 bonus earnings to be used alongside my GM extended family card earnings. By the sounds of the brochure they sent, I can use all of this in addition to special financing rates. But the offer ends on Feb 28th. Currently Buick is only offering 4.9% or cash back. I would much rather have the 0.0% financing. Does anyone know if there are specific times of year they offer this? Looking to …

Motor Trend has recently bounded the line from bias into pure stupidity, and one of their latest comparisons takes that line even further. In their recent Road Test, comparing the Toyota Avalon, Hyundai Azera and Volkswagen Passat, one thing was glaringly absent -- the Buick Lucerne. For a car that is comparable in every single point of analysis, I can think the desire to match that cool throwback photo from the 1970's the only reason they left it out. But they didn't completely ignore it. When the Azera placed third in the comparion, MT was quick to point out that this car - outsold by the Lucerne nearly 5x over - "was eating Buick's lunch." Friends, this type of jour…

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.

So, whats the New 2007 Buick LaCrosse Like?

Has the LAX replacement been confirmed for 2009 or 2010? Will it be called Regal? When should we begin seeing prototypes?

1. How many new Buicks have you purchased/leased since the 1998 model year? 2. Do you intend to purchase/lease a new Buick in the next two model years? For me: 1. 0 2. no

I've said it here a good dozen times; I think this is a terrible mis-appropriation of the storied nameplate. Sure, the crowd that has come to lean on the overly-simplistic 'A-B-C, 1-2-3' naming mindset will applaud, but it's still a travesty. None-the-less, here it is, threatening to return. Hopefully, it'll be another scenario like the '08 Invicta concept, and it'll remain peacefully dormant.

Anyone know when the Lucerne is going on sale? Thanks in advance!

Will a Chinese Park Avenue be coming to USA? I am hoping Park Avenue and Skylark come back. Buick needs to ditch names like LU CROSS and LOO SERN. Buick needs 3 sedans..Skylark, Regal and Park Avenue.

From Detroit Free Press interview with Bob Lutz. Not sure what it means for Velite. Any interpretations? Q: Does each of GM's brands need a flag-in-the-ground car to define it like the Solstice does Pontiac? A: Arguably yes. We've got all kinds of great ideas for things we can do with iconic Hummers without getting bigger and bigger. Cadillac is a no-brainer. Someday we're going to do -- it's definitely in the product plan, but not kicked off yet -- we will do an ultra-luxury sedan involving an engine of more than eight cylinders and costing far more than any Cadillac has ever cost before, but not going into the $300,000 area. As Maybach ha…

With Lucerne getting some good press and excitement, I wonder if GM could expand the Lucerne line? Could they easily make a coupe or convertible at Hamtramck? What about a wagon?

Just saw a commercial for the Lucerne CXL on tv, in which it said the car was quieter than some Lexus model, Acura model, and Infiniti model (it named the specific models, I just didn't catch them all) and started at $25,990, I think it was. But what really perked my ears up was the very last statement: "Buick... beyond precision, not beyond your reach." How do you like that line?

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It's not much but here's what Buick GM Steve Shannon said yesterday Shannon admitted that he'd like to see a return of the Riviera nameplate on a "halo" model based on the popular Velite concept car of 2004 (pictured above), but that is a low priority at the moment.

"Buick Excelle Hatch - The big picture!" China Car Times, Nov. 24, 2009 "The Buick Excelle hatch is some serious direct competition to the recently launched VW Golf, and with it being available in hatchback and sedan form, GM might be able to keep up the fight against its largest competitor in the PRC." For the complete story, including 13 pictures, click here.

http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0...5/01-237654.htm Detroit News Tuesday, July 5, 2005 Buick extends warranty on entire lineup By John Porretto / Associated Press DETROIT -- Trying to keep pace with high-end competitors, General Motors Corp.'s Buick brand will increase its bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage to four years or 50,000 miles on all 2006 models, up from three years or 36,000 miles, the head of the division said. GM planned to inform dealers of the enhancement Tuesday. In addition to the expanded warranty, Buick will make the OnStar in-vehicle communications system standard on all models beginning in 2006 as well. The new …

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…