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Replying to: andre1969 (Mar 17, 2009 8:08 am) |
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Mar 17, 2009 7:53 am) That's a crucial if, and it's not exactly GM's strong suit, is it? Look no further than the Lambda quadruplets for the latest example of GM's attempt to do this. You be the judge. Personally, I would say there is nowhere near enough differentiation to have four versions. Now, is the Buick substantially different from the other three? I know there are those that would say it is. Me, I don't really think so, but maybe there is as much difference as there is between a Camry V-6 XLE and an ES350. Maybe. Toyota's long-term planning includes the next-gen ES350 (due in the next two years, I believe) no longer being related to the Camry, and I think that's a very good idea. If I were in charge of Buick, I would ask to borrow the CTS platform, then shorten it to create a small Buick that is unique to the brand. Either that or borrow something wholesale from China.
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Replying to: nippononly (Mar 17, 2009 10:19 am) Could that not be what this is, only both the Chinese and N.A. versions hit the showroom on the same day? BTW, I saw a new Camry and ES 350 side by side at a red light today. Aside from the cosmetics (different taillights, added trim on the Lexus, and Badging) They looked IDENTICAL.
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Mar 18, 2009 1:29 pm) |
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Replying to: berri (Mar 18, 2009 4:28 pm) Lexus does have their IS, which is Corolla based. The C class and 3 series would be comparable in size to the Cruze, if it is comparable in size to the Cobalt. Now, I'm not saying I'd agree with a Cruze based Buick myself, and unless it has a based price of $22-23K it may step on the Cruze itself, and where does that price the Lacrosse?? (I don't even want to go there) Problem is, the BPG group will want a small (relatively), inexpensive car to sell at it's dealerships too. Pontiac makes the perfect sense for it, but it would be cheaper to make it the Buick, as it would be sold in China in pretty much the same form.
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Mar 18, 2009 5:00 pm) Based on what!. The IS and Corolla have about as much in common as a Malibu and CTS, probably less since you can get the same v6 both the Malibu and CTS. What do the IS and Corolla have in common? The IS is RWD/AWD with a longer wheelbase and wider track and v6 engines only. The Corolla is FWD and only has 4cyl engines.
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Mar 18, 2009 5:00 pm) Nope 
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link title Just when it seemed the automotive world was in such upheaval that nothing more shocking could happen, Jaguar and Buick have tied for the top spot in the 2009 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. Kudos. |
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Mar 18, 2009 1:29 pm) |
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