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My $600? I haven't decided... it's like a circle with me: 1) Do I put it in the bank to save up for my next car? I already have about $2000 saved just for the car. 2) Do I pay credit cards with it? 3) Do I use it to pay for classes this summer... since I'm going to wipe out my car fund like I do all the time when tuition time rolls around? It's so irritating. I never know if I should stop taking classes and keep saving for the car, or keep hitting those +15 steps added onto my masters. In the long run, the latter pays off. Immediately, it sure as hell does not.

Look, I won't deny there isn't SOME cross-shopping between the Enclave and RX... I'm going to say it's low at this point. However, I do imagine when people get into the Enclave, they will be persuaded to stay with it. Someone at work bought one a couple of months ago... dark blue, ebony interior. GORGEOUS. This thing is class inside and out. Forgive me for this, but I just wish the abundant plood was just a little nicer--but if it's fake, it's tolerable, partly because the design in the interior is just so beautiful. And boy does it wear its tri-shields proudly on that beautiful, classy and aggressive grille, and on its tailgate. The next LaCrosse will experience a similar fate... it's going to get just a few cross shoppers. But hey, once word of mouth gets around, and people start hearing "Buick" again in conversations and seeing them on the road, it's only a matter of time before we start seeing Buick pick up and take of--just if the product stays fresh, classy, and put well together.

Not always. People want the name. When I worked in a hospital years ago, a doctor proudly told me he just purchased with slight hesitation, an Acura Pilot. Was he simply mistaken? Or did he want to say he got an Acura because he felt they were both Hondas but people know Acura as a "luxury" nametag?

Wasn't that one of the HUGE beefs with it in the beginning?

I wonder if you'll end up missing the Buick...

That has a whole Town Car look to me.

I can agree with this to some extent. I really don't care where the cruise/wipers go, wherever they end up, I'll get used to them. I do admit, I automatically reach left on the dash for lights... it's just inbred that way--but again, I owned a car with them on the stalk and I got used to it. What I can't see myself getting used to is going from a nice tilt stalk on the side to some of the modern-day underneath styles. I am totally out of position when I'm adjusting if I'm bending forward and then down. And it's nice, on the stalk, I just click gently, and the wheel moves up out of the way for egress.

Sorry man, I'm not sure I like it much. If you like, I can take another shot of pain killers later before I go to bed, and then look at it again :AH-HA_wink:

Maybe an SC fighter that actually does the job without dropping off the face of the earth for a facelift--God, what are they waiting for (Lexus)?! But next for Buick, we know, will be the LS-Fighter for Buick-it won't be able to compete, because Buick is not ready to be in that territory, but I mean it'll be larger than the LaCrosse (maybe around 200"), RWD, luxurious. Right now I have trouble calling it the LS fighter because Buick is not going to be ready to slap in a 5.7L V8 that gets almost 400hp, with an 8-speed tranny, an ottoman for the Little People, a self-parking system that Stevie Wonder could do better at... you get my point. Give me 200-202", RWD, 6A, 3.6L DI base, NG V8, throw in some cool things like heating/massaging/cooling seats, 20-speaker surround sound audio, but just give it a little design inside and out, a little choice with some personal features and colors, remind people the quality has been there flawlessly for a LONG time, and BAM, instant seller. I better stop now--I'm rambling and I think it's the Vicotini--I have no idea if this is just nonsense banter, or something legit.

Yeah, but at least their Regal had a luxury interior--a far cry from the interiors we got.

That's what I have in my wallet right now, a door key for the Century. Ever since I made it, I've never needed it LOL

I'm assuming we'll eventually see the 6-speed in the Hybrid too?

I don't think I give Hyundai too much credit--I think they deserve it all. Look at the Genesis... RWD, POWERFUL V8 engine, major luxury appointments. It is BEYOND the LaCrosse. But I'm not trying to put the LaCrosse down; I truly think this is a spectacular car. When do we see the production version with actual specs? My guesses are: CX/CXL: 3.6L 6A Super: 3.6L DI 6A Ambient lighting should be standard on all trims. I'm going to take a guess that heated/cooled seats will be optional on this car. Push button start, Hard Drive, Dual auto up/down windows for front--I believe Buick will treat this car nicely.

Not after Hyundai just did that. I'd be embarrassed to have people on actual video tape saying, "This is so beautiful! It must be a Hyundai!"

I wonder if GM will break down and give it NAV?

Oh, but the interior IMO is flawless. I love the blue ambient lighting and the pushbutton start!

Is it real wood? LOL Sorry, but I want my real wood--you just can't make plood that looks good enough! And no, don't mention Cadillac's plood, cause the Escalade's looks horribly cheap.

That is a messed up show!

China still uses colored tri-shields.

If the production version stays like that, GM finally knows what they're doing and Buick is safe. That is HOT!

Thank you My friend Catherine is taking care of me--she's so sweet.

Not to whine... but I've never been in so much pain in my life. I actually shed a tear and let my mom hold me it was so bad at one time. My entire head feels like someone just crushed it with heavy pressure. Right now I am tolerating it because of the Codeine, but as it approaches my 3:30AM dose, it's wearing off fast. Swallowing is nearly impossible--between my palette being so swollen, and my throat swollen, I just have no room not to mention the pain. I can't wait to unpack my ear tomorrow--I can't sleep on my right side because there's so much cotton in it. Alright, I've whined enough for one night. I better try and sleep a little more.

God, I'm always last to see new GM cars out here! It took me forever to see an Enclave, a LaCrosse, and a Lucerne--well, then again, those aren't exactly sold in numbers like Camry's. But I bet I won't see a G8 before July or so. I just started seeing 2008 CTS's a few weeks ago.

Your numbers are off. According to the chevy website, the 3900 with AFM gets 17/25 in the Impala. EDIT: I'm very confused. I see where you got your numbers... but if you click on the actual link to the 3900 engine, it says 17/25 for gas, 13/20 for E85. If you click on Model Overview, it shows 17/25 for the 3900. I think the 18/28 is a typo to be honest.

Honestly, I wish the LaCrosse paint colors were just a little more exciting. I really don't like the dark blue in person. It's actually a little lighter than I thought it would be. And again, I would have liked to have seen something in the green family.