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29 messages, Last post on Jun 08, 2009 at 7:25 PM
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jan 15, 2007 8:38 pm) The Buick is starting to be out dated by cars like the Toyota Avalon. The Charger and the 300 is really the same car underneath with little difference except for price making the Charger the better choice. Also the Chevy and the Pontiac share the same engine. The Pontiac has a smaller interior and more expensive than the Chevy. Being that's the case I would go with the Impala. Also out of all these cars the Pontiac has the worst Government crash tests. The Charger SRT-8, I think, is the most original and the worst gas guzzling out of the group. Too bad this sedan didn't come out 20 years ago. It would have had a great run. Even though it has front wheel drive, I think the best choice would be the Chevy Impala. It isn't the fastest but it does have over 300 Hp and does return the best gas mileage. Also it has high crash scores and has a roomy interior and trunk. Not to mention has a more reasonable price. |
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Why is the Avalon even being mentioned in a V-8 discussion? Even mentioning it comparing to the Buick will get everyone all riled up just like it did in the other thread for large sedans for $30,000. We really don't need to read through another Lucerne vs. Avalon nightmare as fans of both are not going to change their minds and never let things die! PLEASE let's agree to only discuss V-8 sedans under $40,000!!!!!
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Replying to: hardhawk (Jan 16, 2007 1:42 pm) If I'm spending that kind of money, I would want to get my moneys worth and maybe that's the answer. Maybe if Buick is unwilling to change the engine, it should lower the price of the car! Now let me just say that I'm only comparing the engine because that is what this discussion is mainly about, the engine. |
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jan 16, 2007 7:59 pm) |
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jan 16, 2007 7:59 pm) Impala has more Hp, better gas mileage, weighs less, a smaller turning circle, 40-60 folding rear seats, cloth seats, and has 8 way adj driver seat . Lucerne comes with self leveling suspension, optional stability control, leather seats, rain sensing front wipers, 6 way adj driver seat, only rear center arm rest pass thru, rear heat vents, 2 driver seat memorized settings, electrochromatic driver's outside mirror, cornering lights, optional parking assist, automatic climate control, and slightly better warranty. Lucerne does have more goodies but costs almost 3 grand more. Also Edmunds Editors' gave the 2006 Lucerne CXL V8 an overall rating of 7.2. This is what the Editors had to say,"Power is seriously lacking from this V8, and interior appointments do little to improve its overall perceived value. Average." No Editors' rating on the 2006 Impala SS, but a Full Test by Edmunds John Pearly Huffman, Contributor says," What is important is how it(Impala) stacks up against the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry and most directly the rear powered, Hemi-Charger R/T." Also,"In the age of the $29,000 V6 Camry, we think that makes the SS a good value."
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jan 15, 2007 9:10 am) I'd like to hear from anyone on the Impala SS vs. Lucerne V8. Is the Impala much louder inside? Does the Buick "Quiet Tuning" really make much difference? I drove an '07 LaCrosse CXS and it wasn't much different than my '04 Malibu (sound & power). What about the Buick Northstar vs. the 5.3L in the SS? Real world mileage much different? Thoughts and opinions are welcome. 
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jan 16, 2007 9:01 pm)
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Replying to: dodgeman07 (Jan 16, 2007 9:01 pm) |
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Replying to: dodgeman07 (Jan 16, 2007 9:06 pm) Wind noise scored 9 out of 10. Comment:This is a quiet car. Road noise scored 8 out of 10. Comment:Cabin is serene at any speed. In the article about the Impala, Huffman states, "But it(Impala) rides better(than the Charger R/T), is slightly quieter and is completely confident in everyday use." |
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jan 16, 2007 9:07 pm) less power then the Lucerne.I'm not A GM fan but the Lucerne looks like the best Buick in A long time,and 275HP is not bad. |
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