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Buick Lucerne: Interior

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#2 of 90 Lucerne Bucket Seats by smitty52 Feb 23, 2006 (3:30 pm)
My dealer tells me GM is holding back on the 5 seat model (buckets) for right now for some reason. Anyone know anything about this? Replies to this message: keith3 (Feb 23, 2006 7:16 pm) dandydon2 (Mar 04, 2006 8:18 pm) 62vetteefp (Mar 05, 2006 6:12 am) suisun_sue (Mar 07, 2006 12:31 am) 62vetteefp (Mar 12, 2006 3:25 pm)
#3 of 90 Re: Lucerne Bucket Seats [smitty52] by keith3 Feb 23, 2006 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: smitty52 (Feb 23, 2006 3:30 pm) 5 seat models were very scarce in Illinois in January when we were looking. 6 seat versions were everywhere. We ordered a 5 seat CXL 18 Jan. Car built 30 Jan., delivered to us 14 Feb. Dealer told us that 6 seat glut was not a GM thing. He said that the dealers were getting what they ordered and most thought 6 seat model would be more popular. Maybe just talk, but that's what he said.
#4 of 90 Re: Lucerne Bucket Seats [smitty52] by dandydon2 Mar 04, 2006 (8:18 pm)
Replying to: smitty52 (Feb 23, 2006 3:30 pm) I placed an order for a Lucerne CXL V8 late last week and just received this word from my dealer: "We were told that production would not start next week. Production has put constraints on Lucerne’s built with the front bucket seats and 17’ Chrome Aluminum wheels. "They did not give me a reason, but I suspect it is high volume of cars with these options already built. I will continue to investigate further on Monday." Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Mar 05, 2006 6:12 am) suisun_sue (Mar 07, 2006 12:31 am) 62vetteefp (Mar 12, 2006 3:25 pm)
#5 of 90 Re: Lucerne Bucket Seats [dandydon2] by 62vetteefp Mar 05, 2006 (6:12 am)
Replying to: dandydon2 (Mar 04, 2006 8:18 pm) What probably happened is that the product manager at Buick has to estimate the options before the vehicle goes into production. He/she does this by looking at past percentages and just gut feel. Probably he overestimated the bench (40/20/40) seats and non uplevel wheels due to the high penetration of these on the c/o vehicle. Now that the car is out the new styling has brought in a new class of buyer, ie not old, and the tooling is not enough for the buckets and uplevel wheels. Replies to this message: suisun_sue (Mar 07, 2006 12:31 am)
#6 of 90 Re: Lucerne Bucket Seats [62vetteefp] by suisun_sue Mar 07, 2006 (12:31 am)
Replying to: 62vetteefp (Mar 05, 2006 6:12 am) Strange that Buick would under-estimate or not be prepared for the demand for bucket seats if that is a feature that younger buyers prefer, when that is the new group they are trying to attract. The flagship CXS is only offered with buckets. They had better fix that problem in a hurry.
#7 of 90 Re: Lucerne Bucket Seats [dandydon2] by 62vetteefp Mar 12, 2006 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: dandydon2 (Mar 04, 2006 8:18 pm) I have confirmed that the CXL with buckets and 17" chrome wheels are on constraint (orders still being taken and built but slower than orders taken). The penetration of these two options are higher than forecasted and tooling capacity is not high enough. By 2nd quarter increased tooling should be completed and constraints lifted.
#8 of 90 Attn: Buick Owners! by KarenS HOST Mar 16, 2006 (11:20 am)
A reporter in Southern California is looking to interview a retiree who has been very loyal to the Buick brand over the years, right up to the present. Please send an e-mail to jfallonedmunds.com no later than Wednesday, March 22, 2006 containing your daytime contact information and a few words about the topic of interest. Thanks, Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds.com Replies to this message: loyalbuickfan (Mar 17, 2006 4:20 pm) pat (Mar 17, 2006 4:29 pm) loyalbuickfan (Mar 17, 2006 8:08 pm) and 4 more... bruneau1 (Mar 19, 2006 12:13 pm) loyalbuickfan (Mar 19, 2006 5:52 pm) and 18 more... oldguy8 (Dec 07, 2008 8:54 am)
#9 of 90 Re: Attn: Buick Owners! [KarenS] by loyalbuickfan Mar 17, 2006 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Mar 16, 2006 11:20 am) Since 1985 have owned ONLY New Buicks, and before that used ones! After recently driving Grand Marquis, Avalon, and Azzera, the Buick Lucerne is my CLEAR choice. WHY?? Because my priority is a quiet and comfortable ride. The Lucerne has only one SERIOUS drawback, narrow eating surfaces. The Lacrosse seats are 20 inches wide, my Park Ave seats measure 21 inches, and the Lucerne seats taper down to 18 inches!!!!! Why does the full size car, costing thousands more, have smaller seats than GM's mid-size car???? This just may be a deal breaker for me........... Replies to this message: pat (Mar 17, 2006 4:29 pm) loyalbuickfan (Mar 17, 2006 8:08 pm) rake2 (Mar 17, 2006 8:56 pm) and 1 more... 62vetteefp (Mar 18, 2006 4:54 am) pat (Mar 18, 2006 7:41 am) bruneau1 (Mar 19, 2006 12:13 pm) loyalbuickfan (Mar 19, 2006 5:52 pm) 62vetteefp (Mar 21, 2006 9:59 am) and 17 more... oldguy8 (Dec 07, 2008 8:54 am)
#10 of 90 Re: Attn: Buick Owners! [loyalbuickfan] by pat HOST Mar 17, 2006 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: loyalbuickfan (Mar 17, 2006 4:20 pm) Why not respond to the email address given? Replies to this message: loyalbuickfan (Mar 17, 2006 8:08 pm) rake2 (Mar 17, 2006 8:56 pm) poncho167 (Mar 18, 2006 6:10 am) 62vetteefp (Mar 18, 2006 4:54 am) pat (Mar 18, 2006 7:41 am)

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