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Okay... "belta`" does not translate to "beauty" that is bellezza. Secondly, "belta`" is a word, you MUST put the accent mark. Thirdly, Sicilian is WAY different than Italian--so different it's considered another language. I'll have to look up belta` in my dictionary (the one I bought in Rome--not an Italian/English dictionary, but an actual dictionary which defines things) and get back to you.

While I love the next gen Escalade interior--I like the way Lincoln styles their interiors--it gives me a sense of American luxury... However, I won't make any judgements until I see some pics. I still also feel I need to see more of the Escalade interior to really appreciate it. I bet it's better than the few pics I've seen so far.

Well, that explains why I now see one or two a week rather than last year when I saw one or two a season if I was lucky :)

Okay, having an idea what the answer is to this question, I'll ask it anyway: Why is it I haven't heard about this before now?

WHOAH.... Buick did not kill Oldsmobile... Oldsmobile had several problems with it--and it was GM that killed Oldsmobile. Buick is not stealing sales from Pontiac at all--first of all, Pontiac has the G6... coupe, sedan and soon convertible... Buick does not have a coupe or convertible in its ENTIRE lineup. Secondly, Pontiac has the Solstice, a really cool roadster that is getting tons of rave reviews. Buick has no roadster. Pontiac has the GTO--a hi-performance coupe. Buick? Uh, yeah, right again, nothing. So... Buick has 1 vehicle that was JUST introduced this year that is getting good reviews. And it has the Rendezvous which has had unexpected popularity. That's it. I just don't think it's fair to say Buick killed off Pontiac. As for Buick being a luxury car division, well, entry luxury yes. Luxury right now? No--that's Cadillac. Down the road when Cadillac bumps up the scales, then Buick will move up too--at least that's how I see it.

I recall someone (thought it was you Fly), who suggested that GM's navigation was getting upgraded or something and that was the cause for the late release... anyone have any info on that?

Yes, the Nissan Quest clause.

Ocn, your humor never ceases to amaze me--genious at times :)

Well, are AWD sedans on the horizon for Buick? I know that Cadillac is going that route... it'd be a shame to not have FWD/AWD on the flagship Buick sedan.

Okay, some people might hit me here, but I'm interested in seeing a few of the imports on the list. I'm anxious to see the final outcome of the Camry--some nice pics, find out the specs. I think Toyota NAILED the interior, while the exterior, well, it has the same reaction as the current generation did when I first saw it--"Umm... no." I want to see the LS460 only because Lexus has been saying how it's going to get bold in styling. Let's see if they can live up to their words. The Enclave, well, I think is going to be stunning--I have faith in it and I believe it'll be a great successor to the Rendezvous and will help Buick continue on its path to success. Saturn Vue Green Line... I think it's going to be such a hit! I mean, take an SUV people like, make a hybrid out of it that GM DESPERATELY needs, and give it a great name (like the idea of green line and red line with Saturn)... think we're sitting on gold here. Camaro Concept... DUH... I may not be a big fan of sports cars, but even I was extremely upset when the Camaro went. Bring it on and kick some ass GM! BMW Z4... fan of the car, want to see the coupe and M roadster. Nissan Versa? I must have missed this one--what is that going to be?! :unsure:

Well, I'm confident for 2007 we'll see the 6A in this car. I'd love to see the new numbers. Honestly, with the 6A put in this car, I'd like to see people complain... the car is just aces all around really.

LOL... I completely understand--I am the same way when it comes to the Simpsons... I'll pop in a season and say, "Oh, you have to just watch this episode... it's the best!" and as soon as it ends and the menu pops up, I'll see another title and say, "Oh, you just have to watch this one too--it's the BEST!" lol

I've heard nothing but good things about Family Guy but I just don't have the time to watch it. I haven't seen the Simpsons in years, except for on DVD ;) I guess I'll eventually catch up!

Suede dash is HOT! :)

Barney: I am so Krunchy the Klown. <belch!>

That's interesting--I've only watched the Italian language version of it. In English, in that scene the kids chant "USA! USA! USA!" In Italian, they chant, "Abbiamo vinto! Abbiamo vinto!" (we won, we won) I guess I should try watching some of the other languages :)

I understand what you mean zoom... But I agree with him on a few aspects... the style is not class-leading. But guess what? It was done intentionally. The engines are not "at best, average". The Northstar is a great engine... the 3800 however, is a joke in this vehicle. Then again, I understand why it was done. I love the Lucerne, but then again, I tend to like more conservative, upscale sedans. I'm not buying a car for exceptional handling.. I buy a car for a comfortable, quiet ride. This car will satisfy my needs 100%. If I want a little tech in my car, can get it here. If I want silence... got it. If I want a smooth ride, I know it'll be pillow soft. And for those days when I feel like bursting an eardrum, I'll just pump up the H/K stereo. Not to mention cooled seats--those have gotta be good for hemroids! LOL :lol:

I think this is one of those vehicles that won't really spark any enthusiasm into me until I see it in person. I mean, looking at the photos I'm like, "okay". But seeing things in person usually makes or breaks my opinions on something.

That is just so weird--so is it possible that both little circles on each side were just burnt out on a new car?! Weird. Well, can't say that I'm not happy--it adds just a tiny bit more to the style of the car--I was going to say the one large circle was just boring and a copy of all the Chevy's out there.

The Lucerne is bigger than the LeSabre was... and the LaCrosse is bigger than the Century/Regal was... not by much, but both are larger. Now, it gives people a tiny bit of flexibility--they can trade up to a bigger car, the Lucerne, or down to a smaller car, the LaCrosse. But the size shouldn't be an ENORMOUS difference. What I'd like to see is just a better use of the size of the cars--the LaCrosse should have more room inside it than it does, clearly. Cars that are 8 or even more inches shorter have equal or slightly more room in various areas of the car. Now, slightly off topic: When I first saw images of the LaCrosse taillamps, I noticed one large circle (the brake light) and two smaller circles. When seeing the car at night, the only portion of the light I saw illuminated was the large circle. Today, driving to work, it was cloudy yet no one around had their lights on as I checked because those two little circles looked illuminated?! Anyone know what's going on? I mean, the one I saw today was a CXS with the Chrome Appearance Option... and the one I saw months ago was a base CX... but I doubt there'd be a difference in the illumination. Are those two circles lit normally?

Wait.... so that's what the Aura would look like if God dropped a GIANT brick on it?! :huh: :o :lol:

Hmm... GM: Buick Lucerne CXS (or CXL V8 - haven't decided which yet only cause I like a slightly floaty ride) Ford: Lincoln Town Car (and MY GOD, they actually gave it a tachometer!) Chrysler: Jeep Grand Cherokee w/ 5.7Hemi Euro: BMW 330i Asian: Lexus GS300 Now, if I had to pick only one as my one and only vehicle... hmmm.. difficult--it's a toss betwen the Town Car or the BMW 330i. Very different cars--would love both for different reasons.

BV... funny you should mention that, I really was surprised when my friend came home with his new 2005 Red GTO and I asked him to turn on the lights--and saw white gauges!! Was VERY surprised. Then again, it's a Holden. Still thought they would have put it back to red.

OH MY GOD! PARTY POSSE!! YVAN EHT NIOJ :) And "I want a horn here, here, and here. You can never find a horn when you're angry. And it should play la cucaracha." Sixty8--you're right... I think I'm confusing that car voice with some other scene! :) Some classic eps: (dunno the actual ep titles) Flaming Moes Lisa Plays Hockey Homer Skips Out on Church ("I'm whizzing with the door open, and I love it!" "mmm... waffle runoff." How about all the eps with flashbacks--the one where Bart was born, the one where Lisa was born and she gets her first sax, and of course, the one where Maggie was born and Homer was branded the special "plague" ("uh, no sir, you mean the "plaque"), "Ah, yes, the special demotivational plaque, because don't forget, you're here forever." lol

Well, isn't that what they actually did?