10-16-2009, 02:37 PM | #57 |
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The Lacrosse (now called Lacrosse in Canada ) is the first car that I saw where I liked it in white. It was also the first new buick design I've liked in my life. The Regal looks alright to me, but won't this make for two midsized sedans in their lineup?
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10-16-2009, 02:43 PM | #58 | |
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Why not? They already did that move with Caddies. They can/are doing it right now with Buicks. As dumb as it might sound, GM put a new LaCrosse in that TV show "The Good Wife" with the chick from ER. My wife watched the show, saw Julianna whatserface driving the car and now she is dead set on ordering one this spring. She asked me as she was watching the show "Lance, what car is THAT!?" I told her what it was, she went "THATS a Buick?" and the rest was history. |
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10-16-2009, 02:58 PM | #59 | |
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Here is the conundrum as I see it. GM needs to sell cars and fast. Caddy's transformation into a younger brand was easier, as it always was a car your rich uncle drove, and always stood for American luxury. Buick lately has been driven by blue haired little old ladies you honk at as you pulled around them to get past. Back in the mid 80's Buick turbo 6 engines raced at Indy, been a long time since then. I wish them the best, but you should not have to surprise people by by saying "thats a Buick???" I look at a Vette or a new Camaro and say "now thats a Chevy baby!!" Big difference.
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10-16-2009, 03:13 PM | #61 | |
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Regal replaces last-gen LaCrosse. 2010 LaCrosse replaces Lucerne. Lucerne dies in 2010.
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10-16-2009, 03:32 PM | #62 | |
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I hope I'm not looked at as a tool, just trying to think aloud and debate how to keep our beloved GM strong. If both of these cars were Pontiacs (and the brand had not lawn darted in GMs eyes) it would be an easier sell, just so they didn't call that darn things G2 thru 8 (another blunder)
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Some new info coming in...
There's a sport model in the works. Possibly named GS. 280 HP, 3.6L SIDI V6, 19" wheels, Brembo brakes, optional AWD, possible 6-speed manual...
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10-16-2009, 03:42 PM | #64 | |
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Just saw that. Interesting possibilities for that car ...
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I likes me a GS... - X
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10-17-2009, 12:17 AM | #66 |
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regal will be sweet especially in 2.0T
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Agreed. That 2.0T engine is one nice powerplant.
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yea I had it in the cobalt SS and had a version of it in my saab 9-3 sweet sweet engine! I dont even know why there gonna bother with the 3.6 I would just up the boost!!!
2.0t 220 hp 220 lb ft 2.0T 280 hp 260 lb ft Lighter weight over the front wheels probably a 52/ 48 weight split better mpg than the 6 no brainer! Can I get an Amen??
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10-17-2009, 12:27 AM | #69 | |
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10-17-2009, 12:31 AM | #70 |
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I dont know man , Acura TSX 4 cyl, Audi A4 4 cyl, VW CC 4 cyl,Saab 9-3 4cyl from what I here C-class gonna offer a new kompressor 4 cyl and 3 series getting a TT4 cyl model called GT. Four cyl are not the same as they used to be plus with the proper gearing, engine mounts, sound deadening material etc etc all that is alleviated. MPG goes up weight goes down win win
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