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Re: Just checked it out [escape15208]
by 62vetteefp
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Feb 13, 2006 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: escape15208 (Feb 13, 2006 5:56 am)
"little buddah" looking radio pops
I give, what are you talking about? I looked at the radio on the Buick website and wonder?
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- #30 of 88
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Re: Just checked it out [62vetteefp]
by escape15208
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Feb 13, 2006 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: 62vetteefp (Feb 13, 2006 7:55 am)
Sorry, should have said "little buddah" radio bezel. The whole thing (HVAC and radio) looks like a slightly rotund little belly on the dash. It's not offensive in person, but in photos where they show the whole expanse of the dash it looks a little too anthropomorphic to me.
BTW, this 6 speed transmission that many are talking about, is that slated for the Lucerne?
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- #31 of 88
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Re: Just checked it out [escape15208]
by sls002
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Feb 13, 2006 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: escape15208 (Feb 13, 2006 8:56 am)
The six speed transmission was developed for FWD and is going to start appearing in the 2007 model year. The Lucerne's future depends on where GM goes with RWD platforms. I do not know what Cadillac will do with the FWD DTS (DeVille) model. At present the sigma (RWD) Cadillac factory does not have the capacity to build a RWD large sedan in the quatities that the DTS is expect to sell in, while maintaining the present selling rate of the CTS, STS & SRX models. However, GM is developing a RWD platform for midsize cars. They may be developing a plan for larger RWD sedans too. The basic point is that the Lucerne will not get a six speed automatic if they plan to drop the large FWD sedans soon and replace them with a RWD sedan in the next 3 or 4 years (around 2010).
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Re: Just checked it out [sls002]
by 1487
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Feb 13, 2006 (2:42 pm)
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Replying to: sls002 (Feb 13, 2006 9:58 am)
I am thinking the same thing in regards to a 6 speed for the V8. If they drop in the 3.9 or 3.6 in two years or so then the 6 speed could become a reality. I dont see GM developing a 6 speed that can handle the Northstar's torque if they plan to go to RWD in 2008. One option is the replacement of the Northstar with a 270hp version of the 3.6 and 6 speed. Honestly, it would be just as fast as the curretn V8/4speed combo although down low torque would suffer somewhat.
I saw a base model today and the 16" wheels look too small for this car, they do not fill the wheel wells at all.
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Tires
by bumpygreens
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Feb 17, 2006 (5:17 pm)
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Replying to: 62vetteefp (Feb 13, 2006 7:55 am)
Many LeSabre buyers changed out factory tires for Michelins. Anyone found this to be desirable on Lucerne? Which factory tires do you favor?
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Re: Tires [bumpygreens]
by rake2
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Feb 17, 2006 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: bumpygreens (Feb 17, 2006 5:17 pm)
My CXS came w/ Bridgestone Turanzas. The other trim levels I saw had Continentals on them, as I recall.
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Re: Tires [bumpygreens]
by imidazol97
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Feb 17, 2006 (5:24 pm)
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Replying to: bumpygreens (Feb 17, 2006 5:17 pm)
I would stick with the new tires that came originally on the car. Only if there were a tire that wouldn't balance on a road-force balancer would I switch out.
If I dont' like the tires after 25-30000 I might switch them early--putting up with the last 15% of tread wear I'm going to get ain't worth the cost and the lesser traction of partly worn tires if I want a different tire.
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I am sure that the v8
by exalteddragon1
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Mar 15, 2006 (4:50 am)
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Lucerne has more get up and go than Avalon or Azera, it is also bigger than the hundai and probably that toyota.
The V6 is slow no doubt, once again thats GM's mistake and I hope they rectify it soon.
for anyone in a cold climate, the lucerne also has heated washer fluid that neither competitor has, I wonder if any owners out there have used this feature?
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- #37 of 88
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Re: I am sure that the v8 [exalteddragon1]
by rake2
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Mar 15, 2006 (5:38 am)
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Replying to: exalteddragon1 (Mar 15, 2006 4:50 am)
I have used it, but haven't had a really cold winter in the Philly area. Was hoping to test it out by not having to scrape the front windshield and instead just melting it, but haven't had severe enough frost to test it. I have used it to get some sap like substance off of the windshield, however. Nice little gadget.
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Re: I am sure that the v8 [rake2]
by 62vetteefp
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Mar 15, 2006 (5:48 am)
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Replying to: rake2 (Mar 15, 2006 5:38 am)
That is one feature of the heated fluid not talked about. The hot water will clean the windshield much more effectively than cool water.
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