Bought it...

[Paolino]

This past Saturday I went to my trusted Buick dealer and purchased a very gently used 2019 LaCrosse with about 4,000 miles.  It's an Essence AWD in Red Quartz Metallic and an Ebony interior, with the Bose Centerpoint Surround, Blind Spot Monitoring, Navigation, Lane Keep Assist, Panoramic Sunroof, etc.

The dealer held firm on their internet price but the price was honestly really good for an almost-new car.   The car is stunning and after driving it, I was sold.  It is a damn shame this car is gone from the US. 

Aside from having the carpeted mats, the dealer gave me ebony Buick all-weather mats.  During the test drive I happened to comment I wish it had the sunshade because my early morning commute west, the sun is usually in my eyes from behind.  To my surprise, the dealer installed one while they were detailing it and changing the oil.  It was a nice treat.

The Bose Centerpoint Surround before I experienced it, I thought was just a gimmick; a title/marque.  I was completely wrong... when you turn on the Centerpoint Surround, the music shifts almost as though it's being played in the center of the car.  Amazing how speakers can "throw" sound and give it such a different effect.

For some reason, the "plood" in pictures always looked horrible in my opinion.  In person it's a completely different story.  I think it's very handsome.

If I have to gripe, and it's about the start/stop and the wireless charging.  Although the car is seamless to stop, it's noticeable when it starts.  In fact, on occasion, there's a slight lurch forward as the engine restarts... not a fan, but I'll obviously cope.  As for the wireless charging port, even with my case off, my phone doesn't fit.  And although I can squeeze it in tightly, a display on the screen tells me through icons that only cell phones should be placed in there.  If only it were a tiny bit bigger...

[G. David Felt]

@Paolino Congratulations, lovely looking sedan!

[Paolino]

Thank you!

[Drew Dowdell]

Great looking car!

[Paolino]

1 minute ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Great looking car!

Thanks.  The Genesis was a great car but I'm a Buick Boy through and through.

[Robert Hall]

Sharp.  Great color. 

[A Horse With No Name]

Absolutely love this car, congrats!
 

[ykX]

Very nice car, congrats.  Hope serves you well.

[ccap41]

Congrats!

Good to know somebody else here recently turned 60.

[ykX]

1 hour ago, ccap41 said:

Congrats!

Good to know somebody else here recently turned 60.

Aren't you driving Lincoln crossover?  You probably are an elderly lady in that case ...

[ccap41]

8 minutes ago, ykX said:

Aren't you driving Lincoln crossover?  You probably are an elderly lady in that case ...

That was the joke  

[regfootball]

Love it! ????

[2QuickZ's]

Congratulations!  I really like these cars.  I definitely prefer this generation to the Impala.  They are beautiful cars.  I have never driven one but I am sure I would like it.  I tried to talk my Dad into one and he bought a Terrain instead (at almost 80, it is easier for him to get in and out of).

I am really sad that all the sedans are being replaced by CUVs.  I am holding out, though, as I am still a car guy and envision my next car being a sedan and not an SUV, even if I have to buy used.

[trinacriabob]

On 9/10/2019 at 8:07 PM, Paolino said:

Thanks.  The Genesis was a great car but I'm a Buick Boy through and through.

I just saw this.  Beautiful.  I was behind a dark(er) burgundy metallic one yesterday and love how it looks as the turn signals flicker and it pulls away or corners.  This will last you a long time, I'm sure.  I don't feel I'd be tall enough for the current LaCrosse.

I couldn't believe you once bought a Genesis.  I didn't want to say anything.

Who's that neighbor with the Subaru?  They need a talking to.  Wow, Long Island sure looks different from the boroughs of the city.

Congrats.  Smart man.

[Paolino]

On 10/10/2019 at 12:09 AM, trinacriabob said:

I just saw this.  Beautiful.  I was behind a dark(er) burgundy metallic one yesterday and love how it looks as the turn signals flicker and it pulls away or corners.  This will last you a long time, I'm sure.  I don't feel I'd be tall enough for the current LaCrosse.

I couldn't believe you once bought a Genesis.  I didn't want to say anything.

Who's that neighbor with the Subaru?  They need a talking to.  Wow, Long Island sure looks different from the boroughs of the city.

Congrats.  Smart man.

Thanks man... I leased the Genesis... very nice car, but it wasn't me.