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These are all really good additions... I just test drove a Regal Turbo with the T7 package and even got it down to the payments I wanted but buying it in the middle of my move just wasn't feasible. The two things that really got to me though were the lack of remote start and the push button start. I don't really want/need push button start, but if I'm going to spend 34K on a car, I definitely want the remote start and the option of the keyless would be nice. I really think this is a great vehicle and these little improvements are going to help a ton. The new ports will keep it in the family too, and I really want to test the GS before I buy anything. I'm guessing the GS is going to be sweet. And I completely agree with you on the remote start... I absolutely must have it on my next vehicle.

LOVED the Roadmaster. Always wished they kept it and could see what it evolved into today.

Yes and then Lexus would add something pointless to it so they could coin "First ever..."

DON'T YOU APOSTROPHIZE IN MY FACE?! Okay then.

Is that backwards? Do they mean the new 2013 Malibu and 2012 Impala? 2011 is the last year for the current Malibu. 2012 is the last year for the current Impala (it's getting the 300hp V6 for 2012 remember?) 2012 is the first model year of the new Malibu going into production very very soon. I thought it was getting the 302hp V6 for 2012, and isn't new until 2014? Aren't they talking model years and not actual years?

They'd probably appear slightly different here. You see all kinds of Mercedes vehicles like that in Europe... it's not just a luxury brand there. BLASPHEMER! I still remember the Mercedes "cab" that took me from the airport to my hotel in Rome at Mach I. If it had wings we would have flown.

Is that backwards? Do they mean the new 2013 Malibu and 2012 Impala?

They'd probably appear slightly different here. You see all kinds of Mercedes vehicles like that in Europe... it's not just a luxury brand there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggXmKPMaHMo

Not cool, I don't like it at all. It looks like a large hatch to me. They'd have to Buick the hell out of it for me to accept it.

I don't know Latin, but knowing French, Italian and Spanish, I'm concerned with "ad". That generally means "to/at", not "without". I'd bet it would be: sine. My Latin is not acceptable... but just a few comments... I think his translation of 'without end' is coming from 'infinitum', not 'ad infinitum'... if you subbed in the 'sine', you'd have to remove the 'in'.... 'sine finitum'. But I am awful at this. Ah, interesting. Well, if you decide you'd like it in Italian or Spanish, send me a message LOL

I don't know Latin, but knowing French, Italian and Spanish, I'm concerned with "ad". That generally means "to/at", not "without". I'd bet it would be: sine. EDIT: Had to change speak to know as no one really "speaks" much Latin these days

Interesting. So from a performance standpoint, how does it change the car's driving characteristics?

Why? That's not an option? Sorry, I don't know how this works... I thought maybe it was like some sort of computer programming that told the transmission where to shift or something.

So, let me see if I understand correctly.. this is a change that can be flashed onto 2011 models as well, no?

Honestly, 302hp on ALL trims caught me off guard. It's like GM finally said "let's have some fun."

Part of trying to move Buick up market. That's right, I don't really know luxury marques that have trim designations, they all function on packages.

Honestly, it makes little difference whether trims are there or not. They choose packages now instead of trims. If you wanted a LaCrosse with leather, rather than choosing a CXL to get it, you simply choose a LaCrosse with a certain package that includes leather. It's really not difficult.

Well, it appears the big changes are all trim designations gone (i.e., no more CX/CXL/CXS designations like we knew).. ... LaCrosse gets rid of the steel wheels, gets the new 3.6L (power not yet listed), but probably an increase in fuel economy, dual zone climate control standard on all models, eAssist available, DIC is color on all levels. ... Regal gets of course the GS model, eAssist model, new NAV, and electric power steering which will probably boost fuel economy a smidgen, remote start and keyless entry/push button start available. ... Enclave sees no major changes, just some color changes, badge deletion.

ENCLAVE: Deletions (57U) Cyber Gray Metallic, exterior color (GGU) Gray Green Metallic, exterior color (80U) Red Jewel Tintcoat, exterior color CXL badge New Features (89U) Crystal Red Tintcoat exterior color. Interim availability. Additional charge - premium paint. (VQQ) LPO, Black roof rack cross rails AWD Badge Changes New 1SB Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year base CX (FWD/AWD) models New 1SD Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year CX (FWD/AWD) models with (PCI) Driver Confidence Package New 1SL Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year CXL-1 1XL (FWD/AWD) models New 1SN Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year CXL-2 2XL (FWD/AWD) models (89U) Red Crystal Tintcoat - Interim availability. Additional charge - premium paint LACROSSE: Deletions (GAP) Midnight Blue Metallic, exterior color (GAQ) Red Jewel Tintcoat exterior color (C68) Air conditioning, single-zone automatic climate control (UYZ) Audio system, AM/FM/XM stereo, single CD/DVD player with 2GB flash memory and MP3 playback (UDC) Display, driver instrument information enhanced, one color (S6B) LPO, Peripheral Device Interface Module (PDIM) (dealer-installed) CXL and CXS badges (PYX) Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) high vent steel with flush cover (F82) Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio (LAF) Engine, 2.4L DOHC, 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) (LLT) Engine, 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 with SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection), DOHC (MH7) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control, tap up/tap down Exhaust, dual stainless-steel with hidden turned down tips New Features (PCP) Leather Package, includes (AG2) Front passenger 8-way power seat adjuster (KA1) heated driver and passenger front seat, leather-appointed seats (T3U) front halogen fog lamps with projector technology, and (DLL) outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators and ground illumination (PCQ) Sport Package, includes (Q52) 18" (45.7 cm) chrome-plated wheels, (QKE) P235/50R18 V-rated all-season blackwall tires and (GNB) HiPer Strut front suspension (UP9) Bluetooth for phone and music, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system, Smartphone, and HMI (Human Machine Interface) (LFX) Engine, 3.6L SIDI DOHC V6 VVT with E85 capability (TBD hp and lb-ft of torque) (LUK) Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder DI (Direct Injection), 4-cylinder with eAssist technology, includes (MHH) 6-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission, (FXJ) 2.64 final drive ratio axle, (KY2) 120 amp alternator, (TM7) heavy-duty 438 cold-cranking amp battery, (NWM) single-outlet hidden exhaust, (J60) 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, (Q05) 17" machined alloy wheels with (RAF) P235/50R17 all-season low rolling resistance tires, (T43) rear body-color spoiler, (VRI) front lower active grille shutters and underbody aero panels (182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft of torque [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm) (MHH) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control, tap up/tap down, hybrid (eAssist) (VRI) Shutters, front lower grille, active (eAssist) (RAF) Tires, P235/50R17 all-season, blackwall (eAssist) (KY2) Alternator, 120 amps (eAssist) (FXJ) Axle, 2.64 final drive ratio (eAssist) (TM7) Battery, 60AH, maintenance free with rundown protection, heavy-duty 438 cold-cranking amps (eAssist) (J60) Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with Brake Assist (eAssist) (NWN) Exhaust, single-outlet stainless-steel with hidden turned down tip (eAssist) Theft-deterrent system, immobilizer, vehicle, PASS-Key III Changes New 1SB Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year base CX model New 1SD Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year CX model with (PDD) Comfort and Convenience Package #1 New 1SL Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year base CXL (FWD/AWD) models New 1SN Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year CXL (FWD/AWD) models with (PCM) Comfort and Convenience Package #2 New 1SP Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year CXL (FWD/AWD) models with (PCM) Comfort and Convenience Package #2 and (PCK) Luxury Package New 1SR Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year base CXS model New 1ST Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year CXS model with (UYS) Audio system with navigation, (PCI) Driver Confidence Package and (PCZ) Touring Package (PDD) Comfort and Convenience Package #1 now contains new content. Package includes MP3 playback capability, (DD8) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, APG) driver 4-way power lumbar seat adjuster, (BTV) remote vehicle starter system and (UG1) Universal Home Remote (DA5) Armrest, rear center with 2 integral cup holders no longer includes rear seat pass-through No RPO Code Body-color door handles with chrome strips are now RPO Code (D7B) (T96) Fog lamps, front halogen with projector technology are now RPO Code (T3U) (TT4) Headlamps, halogen composite with Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass feature are now RPO Code (T4A) (TT2) Headlamps, high-intensity discharge (HID), Xenon projector lamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting are now RPO Code (T4F) (Q04) Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) machined alloy are now RPO Code (Q05) No RPO Exhaust, dual-outlet stainless-steel with bright tips integrated in fascia is now RPO Code (MWN) and is included with (LFX) 3.6L E85 capable V6 engine Air filtration system no longer contains RPO code REGAL: Deletions (UYS) Audio system with navigation, AM/FM/XM stereo, single CD/DVD player and MP3 player, 40GB Hard Drive Device (HDD) with 10GB for music storage, HDD-based voice-activated navigation Time Shift radio with multi-function controller on console (Q9S) Wheels, 19" x 8.5" (48.3 cm x 21.6 cm) 10-spoke machined alloy (TU2) Turn signals, side-mounted indicator lamps (LAF) Engine, 2.4L ECOTEC DOHC, 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) (182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft of torque [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm) (NXB) Steering, power, non-variable effort, rack-and-pinion (MH7) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, Hydra-Matic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control, tap up/tap down (GBV) Cyber Gray Metallic, exterior color New Features (GBE) Crystal Red Tintcoat exterior color. Additional charge - premium paint. Not available at start up production. (GBN) White Diamond Tricoat exterior color (additional charge - premium paint) (Q05) Wheels, 17" x 7" (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) machined alloy (eAssist) (Q52) Wheels, 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) chrome-plated (Q70) Wheels, 19" x 8.5" (48.3 cm x 21.6 cm) 9-spoke painted, machined alloy (RAF) Tires, P235/50R17 all-season, blackwall (eAssist) (QI9) Tires, P255/35R20 Summer only, blackwall (WTR) Tire repair kit (eAssist & GS) 4GJ69 GS model which includes (LHU) 2.0L ECOTEC 4-cylinder 255hp (est.) engine, (MR6) 6-speed manual transmission, (GNB) HiPer Strut front suspension, (GY6) 3.76 final drive axle ratio, (Q9T) 19" 5-twin spoke alloy wheels with (R01) 20" 5-twin spoke polished alloy wheels available, (RP2) P245/40R19 all-season blackwall tires with (QI9) P255/35R20 Summer tires available, (T4F) Bi-Xenon HID headlamps, (URC) Interactive Drive Control System with GS mode, (UD5) Ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (J64) Antilock disc brakes with Brembo front calipers, (N55) 3-spoke ergonomic leather-wrapped steering wheel, variable effort power steering, unique front and rear body-color fascias, unique body-color lower rocker moldings and dual-outlet stainless-steel exhaust integrated into fascia (UEW) Audio system with navigation, AM/FM/XM stereo with MP3 CD player, USB and AUX port, MP3/WMA playback, iPod support, 7" color touch screen display, multi-function controller, GPS navigation system, and SD card reader in center console (ATH) E-Z Key Passive Entry System, extended range with automatic door lock/unlock features (BTV) Remote vehicle starter system (BTM) Keyless start, switch (UG1) Universal Home Remote, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable Bright finish portholes (D7A) Door handles, body-color with chrome accents (DWK) Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding with integrated turn signal indicators (KY2) Alternator, 120 amps (eAssist) (FXJ) Axle, 2.64 final drive ratio (eAssist) (GY6) Axle, 3.76 final drive ratio (TM7) Battery, 60AH, maintenance free with rundown protection, heavy-duty 438 cold-cranking amps (eAssist) (LEA) Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) and E85 capability (182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft of torque [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm) (LUK) Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L, DOHC, DI (Direct Injection), aluminum 4-cylinder with eAssist technology, includes (MHH) 6-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission, (FXJ) 2.64 final drive ratio axle, (KY2) 120 amp alternator, (TM7) heavy-duty 438 cold-cranking amp battery and (Q05) 17" machined alloy wheels with (RAF) P235/50R17 all-season low rolling resistance tires (182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft of torque [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm) (NJ1) Steering, power, electric (MH8) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control (MHH) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control (eAssist) (MHK) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control New 4GR Model 1SL Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GL69 and 4GO69 RL1 and RL2 Equipment Groups. Changes New 4GR Model 1SL Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GL69 and 4GO69 RL1 and RL2 Equipment Groups. New 4GR69 model 1SN Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GL69 and 4GO69 RL3 and RL4 Equipment Groups. New 4GS69 Model 1SN Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GK69 and 4GI Turbo T01 and T02 Equipment Groups. New 4GS69 1SP Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GK69 and 4GI69 Turbo T03 and T04 Equipment Groups. New 4GR69 model 1SP Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GL69 and 4GO69 RL5 and RL6 Equipment Groups. New 4GS69 model 1SR Equipment Group replace 2011 Model Year 4GK69 and 4GI69 Turbo TO5, TO6 and TO7 Equipment Groups. (AQQ) Remote Keyless Entry, extended-range replaces (ATG) Remote Keyless Entry, standard-range with lock control (T96) Fog lamps, front, halogen are now RPO Code (T3U) (No RPO) Grille, chrome waterfall is now (No RPO) Grille, Black chrome/spectre Gray waterfall, premium finish with bright chrome surround and Buick tri-shield (TT4) Headlamps, halogen composite with flash-to-pass feature and automatic on and off are now RPO Code (T4A) (TT6) Headlamps, high-intensity discharge (HID), Xenon projector lamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting, flash-to-pass feature , automatic on and off, automatic delay and warning buzzer are now RPO Code (T4F) From here

Send me your resume. I'll see what I can do.

Did you post that from your phone?

Well, I'd consider Buick slightly above your average brand, hence the term "premium brand". If Caddy can successfully position itself higher over a few years, which I don't see it having a problem doing, then there is room for Buick. Works well since Buick will need to stay successful as a "premium brand" and establish itself as such, if they wish to grow a little. With great success in their new vehicles, after several years they'd be able to either push the LaCrosse further upmarket (which is where I think they're going) or add a vehicle above that.

I have to hand it to GM/Buick... the first LaCrosse came out, saw none for almost 2 years. The Lucerne came out, saw a handful. The Enclave came out, saw TONS. The new LaCrosse came out, see tons on the road and it looks damn good. The Regal got a slow start around here but I'm starting to see them pop up on the roads as well. It's nice to see GM is getting it right and the public is responding.

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