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29 messages, Last post on Jun 08, 2009 at 7:25 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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Replying to: xtec (Jan 17, 2007 2:47 pm) I'll have to drive one - but I feel the same way. 275HP is more than enough and if I go for the Buick, I gotta have the V8. The Impala is much quicker but in quietness and NVH, it's got to be a touch less refined. Anybody with driving experience in both?
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Replying to: dodgeman07 (Jan 17, 2007 3:11 pm) As for the Buick, well, I'm 65 and I don't think I'm old enough to consider one of those for a few years yet!
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Replying to: martin22 (Jan 17, 2007 7:33 pm) As for the niceties, I'll add the high beams are awesome since all four headlamps are used. It's the best night vision I've had since my buddy's '81 Impala. There's nothing like four headlamps. For those asking about real world mileage, I track mine religiously. The best I've gotten is 26 mpg at speeds between 65 - 70 mph. Once you get up to 75 or more, mileage drops off quickly because the DOD won't engage at the higher speeds. Wind noise is modest but after 16,000 miles, the tires seem to be getting a bit noisy. I attribute that to the low profile 50 series tires and the fact that they are Goodyear...not a big fan. Any other questions? 
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Replying to: xtec (Jan 17, 2007 2:47 pm) 2007 Toyota Camry LE 3.5L 268Hp MSRP $24,160 2007 Saturn Aura XR 3.6L 252Hp MSRP $24,595 2007 Nissan Altima SE 3.5L 270Hp MSRP $25,115 2007 Hyundai Azera SE 3.8L 263Hp MSRP $25,195 2007 Pontiac G6 GTP 3.6L 252Hp MSRP $25,230 2007 Dodge Charger Base AWD 3.5L 250Hp MSRP $26,040 2007 Toyota Avalon XL 3.5L 268Hp MSRP $27,495 2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart 3.8L 258Hp MSRP $27,624 2007 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L 255Hp MSRP $28,665 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL V8 4.6L 275Hp MSRP $31,435 All MSRPs include Destination charge ONLY. Why would you buy a vehicle with a V8 when you could save a few thousand dollars buying any of the V6s above? The difference in horses is small and you get better gas mileage. Notice there are 2 under $25K!  Why buy a V8 unless the difference in power is considerably higher like by 50 horses? I might add that the Lucerne has a rebate of $1,250 till end of Feb. and the Maxima has a rebate of $1,500 till end of Jan. at least in my area(N.Y.).
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