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They really do have both LeSabre and Lucerne, just not be names. I have a fully loaded Lucerne, but my mom has the basic Lucerne. I see her Lucerne as a modified LeSabre. They could have easily kept the LeSabre name for the basic model. I bet they would get a lot more basic Lucerne sales that way. I love the Lucerne name for my car. I do not have a "old man car" version. By the way, it helps with a black on black Lucerne. It gets a lot of looks from young people.

Not that it helps but my 1 year old Lucerne has had the front windshield replaced a few months ago because of a 12 inch crack. It appeared something hit it on the driver side edge. I did not have anything hit very hard. Thats even with the diamond glass coverage that my dealer offered.

I went to the Brookdale Buick in Minnesota. They had 4 Lucernes inside, and about 3 outside for test drives. The event was nice. I even won a pair of watches with a MSRP of $299. Also since I attended I get a 12/12000 GMPP. One 1 of the Lucernes, CXS, was sold (pre-sold), but to me of course :-). They had a nice presentation of the event, but the problem is I think they were pushing the 20-40 year old people, versus the senior group that attended the event. Several features including 9 speakers the seniors said why would they want that. The sales said to listen to their classic music better than ever. Also they said there was a plug in that can be used for ipods (in reality anything). I could just see their minds saying, "Whats an IPOD?".

I love your comment Paolino about the wine. Now I could make you go nuts by breaking the bottle on the Lucerne :blink: :o But I am not nuts :P You can probably tell I drink alot, since its unopened after almost 6 years. :P

I have some good news and bad news Well lets start with the bad news 1)My pocket book is now empty 2)I do not own a digital camera 3)I have 5 days to wait --AHHHHHH Now the good news 1)I have 5 days till I get my dream car. Yes I have been dreaming about it since the auto show 2)I might be able to get a digital camera 3)My pocket book will survive. 4)I did not have to wait 6-8 weeks. I am only day 2 out of 7 and already going nuts. Anybody think its time to open the wine bottle I got in 2000 when I bought my LaSabre. That might be a good going away party. I think even the dealer cannot wait. I have recieved several calls from different people at the dealer, including some I never heard from that day. What a difference from my last car buy. I never heard from the dealer except when they wanted more money when I came close to each service. If anybody is wondering why I would dump the 2000 laSabre is because the plenum went out recently causing alot of problems with the car since then. Even the other dealer service said if it was them they would dump it. My bet is they thought I would dump it with them :-). Thats what they get for not returning my price quote in 48 hours. The dealer that gave me an initial quote in 2 hours got the sale. My new dealer did enough to get me in the door and keep me there. They knew that I had 3 closer dealers to go if I left the building.

When I test drove the car the dealer brought me on several roads. One of them was under construction. If I did not see the bumps or construction I would have never noticed. I could not believe how smooth the ride is. I will be another person to admit the pictures and online information does not do this car any justice.

I guess I have to learn to look. I went for a test drive. I love the feal and look of the car. The main thing it was missing is a sun roof. After telling them I prefer to order to get a sunroof and they were not my normal dealer things went to my side (or at least they want me to believe). I got such a deal on the car I do not feel right even telling you about it. The dealer is throwing in an after market sunroof along with other additions. They also nocked off the price alot for a new model car. The only trick is that for some odd reason I cannot get the car till 12/14 (ok so I have a VIP car :-) ) It is a loaded Black CXS. So the only thing left is to clean out my retirement LeSabre and get back closer to my generation. Ok so I am only 30. To answer my own question about the car lighter. It does not have a lighter unless you order it, but the lighter plug is listed as an accessory plug that will work with anything that goes into a lighter plug.

I decided to see what the dealers would offer on online quotes. The problem now is that 1 of the dealers responsed with the car I prefer was already ordered and will be there soon. It is even the black color choice I want. The car was presold but the buyer recently had to drop the deal. Ahhhh what a choice. Maybe time to see what deal they would really offer.

I just needed a little more research. My local dealer site had additional information Lucerne V.I.P. Premiere Night Tuesday, December 13 6-9p.m. Details Share a wonderful evening of food, beverage and an introduction to the new Lucerne

Its on Dec 13 at night. Anybody know ifs its just a drop by event or something else. I signed up since I am free all that evening, but it still does not give any hint. When it gets closer I may have to find out from the dealer.

I would bet your correct. I plan to go back with an accessory that uses the lighter plug. The dealer is saying that it is a totally different plug even though it looks similiar, so even cigarette lighters would not work. That just sounds very odd to me.

I just saw a basic model and CXS Lucerne for the first time since the auto show. 1)Like the CXS feel alot better in the layout 2)The option wheels look alot better to me 3)Do not prefer the extra price gold color 4)As other said it looks alot better in person than the pictures With all that I would buy a CXS almost fully loaded it they had the correct color in stock. My main questions 1)The dealer said the cigarette lighter plug was not normal. He said the normal lighter stuff will not work. In my case like IPOD accessories. Anybody know if that's true. If so, what are the options for accessories like those. --To answer my own question about the car lighter. It does not have a lighter unless you order it, but the lighter plug is listed as an accessory plug that will work with anything that goes into a lighter plug. 2)If I buy a car not already on order it will take about 6-8 weeks to get it. Does that long sound normal? --THe dealer said about 6-8 would be what they will tell you. It sounds like reality currently is about 4-6 weeks, but they would rather go long. --Well even the dealer knew what car I wanted because it was ordered by another person before I even thought about spending the money.

My main question is whether this will allow us to get a better price on the 2006 Lucerne?

Buick annouced Rad Tag Pricing Main C&G General Discussion I am adding it here for Buick discussion. See http://www.buick.com. There is a link at the bottom The Buick Red Tag Event During the Buick Red Tag Event, the price on our tag is the price you pay. Not a penny more. And for 2006, our promise to you includes premium standard features like QuietTuning™, OnStar®* with the one year Safe & Sound plan, and a 4-year/50,000 mile limited warranty† on every new Buick. This offer is valid on most 2006 Buick models and remaining 2005 models at participating dealers.‡ Promotion ends on 01/03/06. For example: Your price for 2006 Buick LaCrosse (Select a different vehicle) Search Dealer Inventory Locate Dealer Request a Quote Selected Style: CXS MSRP: $29,095.00 Red Tag Price after cash incentives: $25,662.10 (After applicable incentives. See details.)

My dealer Buerkle Buick in Minnesota said they have a some orders already written up, so they do not expect any non-ordered stock for about a month. They had the opinion they are being held back for a big starting push.

My local dealer said a week ago they expect to have a few ready to test drive within a few weeks, but the mass amount to really buy will probably not be until late November/early December. They so far have been right on the questions I asked.