Let's see if I can narrow these down clearly and consisely for ya:
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL
Options include: heated/cooled seats, harmon/kardon radio, heated wood steering wheel, wood shift knob, bluetooth, chromed 17" wheels. It's a 2009 so it has the 3900, 4-automatic. Currently available with this package (which makes it enticing for me to try an "older" car). $18,995, 34K miles, could prob talk them down a bit.
2010 or 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL
Either the 3.0L or 3.6L V6. Satisified with what would be included on the CXL trim so I wouldn't need to shop around for a special package. For around $26,995-27,995, at approximately 13-15K miles.
Situation: job is unstable, but secure for at least one more year. They love me, but education isn't really a priority anymore in NYS. Currently have $10,000 cash for a nice down payment.
If I'm going to act on the Lucerne, I should probably act soon since that particular trim with those options aren't together often. If I'm waiting for the LaCrosse (and it has to have a V6 because I'm not dealing with a 4-cyl in a car that heavy, granted the used 4's take 1-2K off the price), then I can wait til the end of the summer. Need a car by mid-August.
Opinions? Things I haven't considered? Thought about the Regal, but 2011's don't have remote start and they're honestly not that much cheaper than a LaCrosse, which I rather have for size/quiet/cushiness.