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191 messages, Last post on Feb 03, 2007 at 9:20 PM
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| I read the 3800 engine will ceased production in 2008. Does anymore know if the Buick Lucerne for the 2008 model year will have the new 3.9 Liter engine (currently in the 2006 Chey Impala) as an optional engine? The 3800 engine currently in the 2006 Lucerne was a great engine for years but time has now past it by. I believe the optional V8 engine in the Buick Lucerne burns to much gasoline and is not necessary for most driving needs for the average driver. Can you car experts give me some feedback on my question and statement. | |
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per a GM press release the new 6 speed auto can handle up to 300lb-ft of torque which means it can be used on the Lucerne V8. This is updated information that differs from what GM posted earlier about this tranny. Looks like every GM FWD car except the 5.3V8 equipped W cars can get the new 6 speed. The press release said the tranny will debut on the Aura and Outlook but doesn't say if it will be available on other models in calendar '06. I know the other crossovers will get it but I'm willing to bet a few other products will get it as well. Cant think of two better candidates than the Lucerne and Lacrosse. You can read about it on media.gm.com
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Replying to: 1487 (Apr 04, 2006 3:50 pm) I looked on media.gm.com & don't see a reference - link, please? Thanks, - Ray One of the unfortunate ( ? ) GM 5.3L V8 drivers . . |
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Replying to: 1487 (Apr 04, 2006 3:50 pm) |
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Replying to: rayainsw (Apr 04, 2006 4:04 pm) The Lucerne isnt perfect, but it's obvious that Edmunds didnt like the vehicle and no intention of giving it an objective review. The intent of that review was to prove to you that the Lucerne is a worse value than the Avalon and the Azera. They could care less about the Lucerne's postive features because they see it as a lame Buick and is was reviewed as such. They said the Lucerne wont do much to help the ailing brand of Buick while other magazines are saying that its the best Buick in years, maybe even decades. You do the math. Complaints about 4 speed autos and acceleration may be warrranted but the rest of that stuff is BS. Even C&D said the interior of the Lucerne was nice and that is significant considering their anti GM stance.
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Replying to: 1487 (Apr 05, 2006 1:53 pm)
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Replying to: 1487 (Apr 05, 2006 1:53 pm) Aha! Thanks. Very interesting . . . - Ray Wondering if a 6T80 will be coming . . . |
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Replying to: sirius2 (Apr 05, 2006 4:10 pm) |
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The torque is of primary importance when it comes to performance. The horsepower only tells you how much torque is left once you get the engine near the redline. Both the 3.6 DOHC V6 from the LaCrosse and the 3800 have about 220 lb-ft of torque over the power band (useful engine speed range). Note: 3.6: http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/HPT%20Library/HFV6/2006_36- - L_LY7_LaCrosse.pdf 3800: http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/HPT%20Library/90%20Deg%20V- - 6/2006_3800_L26_Buick_Lucerne.pdf The basic difference is that the 3800's torque drops off above 4500 RPMs, while the 3.6 is still good till 5500 RPMs. If the LaCrosse V6 goes into the Lucerne with a six speed automatic, then that would be a big improvement, otherwise, not. However, if the Lucerne got the 3.6 with CTS tuning, or better still, the 270 hp tuning, then, with the six speed automatic, one could dump the aging northstar V8. I do not expect a VVT FWD northstar to ever see production. CTS 3.6: http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/HPT%20Library/HFV6/2006_36- - L_LY7_CTS.pdf
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Replying to: sls002 (Apr 13, 2006 6:30 am) |
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