Sedans with V8s under $40K

Replying to: luvmbooty (Jan 15, 2007 9:10 am)

Hey - Thanks for setting up this thread. I'm considering a V8 sedan for my next purchase (likely a used '07 this fall).
 
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: martin22 (Jan 17, 2007 7:33 pm)

I'm had my '06 SS for a little over a year now. I agree with everything Martin22 says but I will add one criticism. After riding/driving my sister's Impala LT, I noticed her car rides and handles better, most likely due to the lighter-weight engine.
 
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)

Here is a list of 6 cylinders with over 250 Hp and costs considerably less than the Lucerne:
 
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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