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It's a shame there is a ring there--too bad it couldn't all be smooth--one piece. Would look much classier that way imo.

Oh. Ummm... that's all I have to say. I really was expecting a bit more honestly. Thanks for posting it though Mike :)

Hey BV... Ironically, this was on today's page: http://money.cnn.com/2005/11/04/news/newsm.../deer/index.htm It's essentially saying the state with the highest auto-deer collisions is PA!

I guess it's not fair if we gave this to like a critic and watched them write something like, "And using the ANCIENT V6, Toyota's performance was subpar." :rolleyes:

Any idea when we get specs for this car?

Again, the Solstice (and Sky twin when it comes out), is the ONLY roadster I would EVER consider buying. I'm such a tall guy, it'd be so cramped... but I'm telling you, it so sweet-looking and for the price? I'd suffer B)

I completely agree with you Ven... and for years I've been wondering why there was any need for overlap between brands. Just completely self-defeating at this point. I feel the LaCrosse should be priced JUST under the base ES330, but be an awesome competitor (would need a lot of tweaking under it's current look/build). The Lucerne, well, I'd love that to be an LS competitor, but it's just not that expensive, and the LS is just light-years ahead in luxury (reclining/heated/massaging rear seats, a coolbox in the rear armwrest, rear climate controls, etc.), and just think, in a year or two, the new LS will come out and put the current one to shame. The Lucerne more competes with the ES330, and the LaCrosse with Camry/Accord--but then again, the Impala is Camry/Accord territory--why have all this confusion and competition? When a person who's cross-shopping will look at the up-level accords and camrys' and will say, "Oh, this Impala isn't as refined inside." But then they might not look at the LaCrosse because it's hey, another dealer, another manufacturer.

YES.. I've been saying to myself, the STS interior would have been nice for the LaCrosse and the DTS interior would have been nice for the Lucerne (albeit, it's almost identical, but just still a little nicer). Caddy's interiors should be jaw-dropping and revolutionary--it should take an edge like their exteriors do.

See, I like 'em big, so guy #1 is my choice... however, he's got a goofy lookin' face and haircut so it distracts.

Hey BV, if it makes you feel better, I spent the day before, the day of, and the day after Thanksgiving all alone with the flu. Not a person in sight. And I threw up the mashed potatoes I had made, not that I could taste them. Sorry you had a rough day - better luck next year!

See, this is what concerns me. Yes, Buick should be above the afformentioned brands, however, it is not far enough above. And in my opinion, Chevy is below Toyota/Honda. So, it's almost as though the brands don't line up correctly. I mean, I guess Buick is supposed to be the Entry Lux territory, but I just find that it doesn't match up to other makes evenly. This just all boils down to how GM is structured and how other manufacturers are structured. Example being, I'd compare a Lucerne to the Toyota Avalon or Lexus ES330--now that's Buick's top sedan. I would never compare Buick's top sedan to Lexus' top sedan. However, I would never compare Buick's cheapest sedan to Toyota's cheapest sedan. Just as I would compare an Accord EX-V6 to the LaCrosse CXS--but that's Honda's most-luxurious sedan (excluding the Acura brand) to Buick's lowest-end model (the souped-up low-end model). See what I'm saying? I see this as a problem for GM and Buick--people will go to compare manufacturers to manufacturers rather than vehicle to vehicle.

Damn, too bad that couldn't have been fixed before it debuted in those cars--the DoD would have helped boost the PATHETIC fuel economy figures from the 3900. Everytime I look at the numbers, I keep hearing to myself, "God, just get the V8."

I'm assuming that's not a trophy after it's been in cold water? :rolleyes:

I just can't believe things like this get APPROVED by people!! :lol: :lol: :lol: And what's scarier--she's kissing the weewee, while her hat and shirt are promoting the cereal with the giant hole in it! :lol:

Well, what concerns me is this: Buick seems to be turning things around with the Lucerne. It's a great car that could be awesome with a few tweaks (6-speed automatic, drop the 3800 as base engine, etc.) What worries me is that Buick put out a great car like this, now, which is good competition for cars that are out, now. But soon after, manufacturers will go way above and beyond expectations and put something out incredible. Where does this leave Buick (as well as all of GM--this just keeps happening over and over)? Why can't GM take the lead anymore? Seriously. I mean, I love the Lucerne, but in a year or two, will it be enough against competition?

Oh man, how could I miss this!! Happy Belated Birthday Fly!!!! :) Congrats--knock back a bit one for me :)

What color?

It's so silly too... cause the whole IP isn't backlit, nor are the HVAC controls, but since Delco made the radio, that's all backlit. As is the little rear defroster button positioned separately from everything else. Obviously the technology was there--why they gotta be so nasty!? lol Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Arg... I think I'd settle for 1) a speedometer that's accurate (mine is about 5mph off--just like the fuel gauge is a few gallons off and my f'in tranny selecter says I'm between N and D when I'm in Drive), and 2), a speedometer that isn't horizontal. I've hated those since as long as I can remember--WAY before I got into cars.

I hava no idea where you getta dee idea theyz some ee-tah-lians here.

The 3800 has an emissions issue? It's rated SULEV in the LaCrosse! :unsure:

The wood shape on the doors by the handles reminds me of the new Lexus GS design. I tell you, the exterior is okay, but that interior, man, that is like lightyears ahead of the current one.

Sixty8, you know what drives me MAD about your signature? It's the fact that your 80-something Datsun has a backlit instrument cluster, and my 92 Century does not. I HATE my instrument cluster--SO ugly. lol

Didn't come up Fly. As for the other pictures... uh oh. That's all I have to say. C'mon, if this Camry is going to be priced at the current Camry's level... well, who needs a LaCrosse, Malibu, G6, Altima, etc... this is quite a car. I mean, I REALLY love that interior!

Thank you so much all of you--I'll be honest, I'm very new to the car scene--only been into it for like 7-8 years now... this is the ONLY site I go to.. and when it was down, I never strayed.. I just missed it. I will always be loyal to C&G as I find it's content and members to be Grade A :)