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Umm... shades? Blinds?

Handle this the way an Italian would, spell "y" things with an "ie" lol!Paulie, for example.

Where are all the windows on the first floor?

That's what I was thinking, but still not a fan. Really dislike the grille and lights, although lightyears better than the Durango.

Maybe when this makes production in 2009, the base Corvette will be well past 400hp? Isn't a new Vette due out around then even though we just got one last year?

Oh damn!

But 36mpg? Why do I think she didn't do the math correctly on that one?

The domes were that impressive? I mean, yes, I kinda wish mine was brighter, and I always loved that my mom's LeSabre limited had 4 lights inside that lit up the compartment well, but I never really thought anyone would pay attention to that enough to do something about it!

What interior lighting are you referring to?

Ummm... in 14 years of the life of the car, other than regular maintenance (oil, brakes, belts, bulbs, etc), an altenator... which, might be considered regular maintenance since they go LOL Viva la 3300 LOL

That is so funny! :lol:

I wonder what the interior and specs for this car will be? I can only imagine it'll be impressive after seeing what the next gen V6 Camry will have in store for us.

Excellently put, that's what I was trying to say... the Lucerne is a classy vehicle, hands down. Plus, it'd be nice to have more of them on the road, show those beauties off :)

Being I'm a Buick fan, I vote Lucerne. You're going to want a cushy, smooth, quiet ride to lull the baby to sleep in the back seat. ;) Seriously though, I prefer a tad of luxury... the CXS would give you that :)

Wow, the car looks completely different with the hard top on! I mean, I wouldn't have thought it was the same!

Wow. Well, at least GM managed to not put the same HVAC/Radio controls in the concept. ^_^ Outside is horrendous, but I hate minivans. Interior, not so bad.

Not a fan of the ovoid grille... have wanted them gone, since, well, they came out. Liked the Century grille, love the Lucerne grille... not a fan of the LeSabre's, Rendezvous', Rainier's grilles.

Yes, but the integration with most of GMs radio and HVACs into the dash need a lot of work. I love the look of it, but I agree, it isn't very Buick. Other than the waterfall grille and the logo, there's little that I find Buick-esque.

I love the Lucerne, I really do... however, I really want GM to just change a few minor things to make this car extremely competitive. It drives me nuts. Realize these are all things that have been said in the past, but I reiterate them as they infuriate me that GM could let them just slip through the cracks: Telescopic steering wheel--uh, hello? Your base LaCrosse has it as an option. HID/Bi-Xenon lights - I'm not a fan of these on the road as I find them blinding at night, but in a car at this price range... you need them as an option. GM is trying to attract a different crowd, but how can they do that if some of the technology the "different crowd" would want is not offered? Tranny - Not going to beat a dead horse. Yes, it's an AWESOME tranny and is super-reliable; I'm just thinking of the competitive side. Needs 1 or 2 more gears. We'll get that in `07 (I hope) Not to mention it would make the fuel economy more competitive. Nav - Okay, I understand GM is going to offer Nav and isn't because of some technological advance in their nav systems, but couldn't they put in the older nav first now while we wait? Gotta say it, 3800 - Not against the 3800... great engine, low emissions, ultra-super-duper mega reliable, BUT, not flashy. Not modern. Not what the "targeted audience" is looking for. Either a new base engine is needed (and I know they kept it around to not abandon the blue-haired crowd), or an optional mid-power engine (a la 3.6L), is needed. Northstar: perfect! :) Again, I LOVE the Lucerne. I think it's an AWESOME car. I think it is an incredible step for Buick and a major hit. I just want to see this car succeed enormously, and I don't want anyone to pick on it, like the few comments I've seen in reviews (which Thank God, have been 99% positive) I'd buy this car in a second if it was in my price range. I am floored at all of the great things you get with a CXL V6 like auto dimming mirrors, leather, and rainsense standard!

Series 2 or 3?

Absolutely gorgeous... just absolutely gorgeous!

The last gen Riviera would have been an AWESOME LaCrosse... I mean, similar, just better imo. G-platform is fine, it's the W that is outdated.

My 1992 Century has an "off" position for the cruise control... that's entirely the same as a cancel control if you ask me. You don't want the cruise control anymore, shut it off by switching it to off, or tap your brakes.

Another one?! I say if one more story like this surfaces, GM should make a lame commercial about it L :lol: L

That's actually not bad. I like shades of green on a car, whether it be a dark bold forest green or a light/faded silvery green. I just don't like, "In your face Kermit green"