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Re: #325 of 360 Why? by hpmctorque [hpmctorque]
by fintail
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May 20, 2009 (7:46 pm)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (May 20, 2009 5:09 pm)
It would have to be a resurrection of the values that were seen in the 123 124 and 126 series cars - durability and longevity over bling. However, as people are more materialistic and image-conscious than ever, I don't know if the simple models would attract anything more than the established fan base. Maybe if public opinion changes and values quality over show, as it did for some at one time.
I've been reading a lot of good about the new E-class, but it will still be too fancy in the form sold here.
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Re: #325 of 360 Why? by hpmctorque [fintail]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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May 20, 2009 (7:52 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (May 20, 2009 7:46 pm)
It's easier for a modest car company to go UP (toyota to Lexus) than for a prestigious one to go DOWN, IMO.
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Re: #325 of 360 Why? by hpmctorque [Mr_Shiftright]
by fintail
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May 20, 2009 (8:05 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 20, 2009 7:52 pm)
It takes longer, that's for sure. It took awhile for Caddy to reach humiliation, and with any luck MBs recent hiccups will be nothing more than a speedbump. New models in the past 2 or 3 years have shown a lot of promise to regain some of the old quality.
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Re: #325 of 360 Why? by hpmctorque [fintail]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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May 21, 2009 (6:38 am)
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Replying to: fintail (May 20, 2009 8:05 pm)
It's harder to restore a reputation than to build one, don't you think?
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Re: #325 of 360 Why? by hpmctorque [circlew]
by lemmer
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May 21, 2009 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: circlew (May 20, 2009 2:44 pm)
I must have been really despondent when I said an ES. In my darkest moments, I don't think I could be convinced to buy one. Maybe a GS though. They aren't terrible.
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Re: #325 of 360 Why? by hpmctorque [Mr_Shiftright]
by fintail
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May 21, 2009 (8:45 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 21, 2009 6:38 am)
By the time image has been drowned in muck, it can be impossible. Reputation can come from more than simple diminished reliability etc.
Caddy still has light years to go before it is anything like it was in the good old days. The upmarket aspirational image of Buick as seen in the 40s and 50s might never really be seen again - Buick abandoned it and then Lexus took the role.
Having a loyal fan base is also a valuable intangible.
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Re: #325 of 360 Why? by hpmctorque [fintail]
by circlew
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May 21, 2009 (1:09 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (May 21, 2009 8:45 am)
Agreed...took a long time to fail and will take a loooooooong time to recover...even keeping the Buick brand.
The future cars must be designed like Lemkomobiles or it's curtains for Buick! 
Regards,
OW
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Re: #325 of 360 Why? by hpmctorque [circlew]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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May 21, 2009 (2:14 pm)
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Replying to: circlew (May 21, 2009 1:09 pm)
Buick might be discontinued here but made only in China, where it is a very popular car indeed. I think they sell more there than here. They, the Chinese, don't know anything about past or recent Buick history or reputation.
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Re: #325 of 360 Why? by hpmctorque [Mr_Shiftright]
by fintail
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May 21, 2009 (5:43 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 21, 2009 2:14 pm)
Chinese perception of Buick seems stuck in about 1940 or so. Not a bad time for Buick.
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Re: #325 of 360 Why? by hpmctorque [fintail]
by lemko
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May 22, 2009 (7:18 am)
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Replying to: fintail (May 21, 2009 5:43 pm)
Yeah, and some might argue my perception of Buick seems to be stuck in 1940 as well. Regardless, I know from experience, Buick does indeed make an excellent car!
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