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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Jul 02, 2009 3:47 am) Back to Buick for a sec, June's sales seem to show a bottoming out for them. While GM was down 33.6%, Buick was only down 10.7%. That would be 3rd place for all luxury makes in this category, as only Volvo (+.6%) and Audi (-8.3%) did better. And the new Lacrosse hasn't even hit showrooms yet. |
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 01, 2009 12:59 pm)
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 01, 2009 1:22 pm) Everyone laughs. GM back then had the reputation tog et away with that...they could sell it as getting Buick/Olds components in a Chevy. However, with GM's rep these days, it's vice-versa. You're getting Chevy components in a Buick/Caddy. That doesn't fly.
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Jul 02, 2009 4:23 am) Well, I DID IT!!! 17 years married, 2 sons, all out of a 1988 Regal. My wife LOVES her Ranier.
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Replying to: torque_r (Jul 01, 2009 9:56 pm)
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Jul 02, 2009 4:26 am) As far as the 6 sp auto and the 3.6 V-6 goes, do you really believe that? If so, THAT is old GM mentality. We're not talking a 250 backed up by a Powerglide. It IS a corporate engine mated to a corporate transaxle.
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 02, 2009 4:27 am)  Oh, and Lemko. 
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Jul 02, 2009 4:29 am) I think it did too, as they weren't pushed into bankruptcy. However, I think the positive press surrounding the Fusion, F-150, and Taurus had as much to do with it as anything. Toyota isn't in trouble, and they took a sales beating too. |
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 02, 2009 4:31 am) Unfortunately, that's something that costs a lot to fix, either marketing-wise or product differentiation. But until GM brings their reputation back up somewhat, the perception will be that Buick and Cadillac are using "commoner" Chevy drivetrains, and not that you're getting high-end luxury-brand components in your Chevy.
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 01, 2009 12:59 pm) I'm sure there's at least one Buick LaCrosse you won't be passing. My girlfriend drives her car very aggressive and is as proud of it as you import fanboys are of your Teutonic tanks.
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