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2010 Buick LaCrosse

206 messages,  Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 5:40 PM

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2010 Buick Lacrosse by 1bythesea
Apr 21, 2009 (4:00 pm)
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Boy! Sounds like the base CXL will be a couple of grand less than I thought. It's really getting enticing! Can't wait until it hits the stealerships. Has anyone ever used the credit union discount when buying a GM vehicle? Just curios if it's worth it or if the stealerships jerk you around with it.
 
Personally, I don't mind the weight. Seems it would be safer in a collision. My RDX weighs in at approximately 3950 lbs. and it feels very safe on the road. If the LaCrosse would get 26-27 mpg/hwy that would be a bit better than my current mpg and would be welcome.
 
I love everything about the looks of the new LaCrosse. And yes, it beats the front of the Acura TL hands down. That parrot beak is U-G-L-Y!
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2010 Buick Lacrosse (1bythesea) by hpmctorque
Apr 22, 2009 (10:57 pm)
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"...beats the front of the Acura TL..."
 
It's not only the front, but the back and the sides too. To me, the '09 is the first ugly TL. As a current TL owner, the styling of the '09 would be a deal breaker for me. I prefer the '10 LaCrosse.
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Re: 2010 Buick Lacrosse (1bythesea) [hpmctorque] by 1bythesea
Apr 25, 2009 (5:41 am)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Apr 22, 2009 10:57 pm)

Personally, I like the rear of the TL but the front is a deal breaker for me. Yes, I prefer the 2010 LaCrosse any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
 
I was just watching videos of the 2010 LaCrosse and the Opel Insignia of which it is based. The Insignia won best new car of 2009 in Europe. It also comes in a wagon (Sport Tourer), similar to what Toyota has done with the Venza based on the Camry platform. Wonder if GM will be bringing it to America? Maybe 2011 or 2012? Guess a lot will depend on 2010 LaCrosse sales and the fate of GM in general.
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Re: 2010 Buick Lacrosse (1bythesea) [1bythesea] by mitchflorida
Apr 25, 2009 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: 1bythesea (Apr 25, 2009 5:41 am)

Most people don't know this, but Buick sells many more cars in China than they do in the USA.
 
I think the Chinese have a better sense of style than the Americans do, that is why they love the Buick there.
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2010 Buick Laacrosse by bobgwtw
May 07, 2009 (7:59 pm)
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Edmunds has posted prices for the 2010 Lacrosse & accessories. I had high hopes for this car; it would be my first American car since 1978. But, after looking at how GM has bundled their accessories it appears that the stupidity that put them in their present condition continues. Look at the equipment I don't want but have to buy to get the equipment I do want:
 
Navigation system
Heads up display
Ultrasonic Parking assist (I already bought the BU camera in another pkg)
Folding Mirrors
Heated steering wheel (Yeah, don't know how I can ever get along without this one here in the sunny south!)
Entertainment system
 
I understand that packaging can reduce costs for the Mfr. & customer; but use at least a little common sense in what you put in the packages. What they've want is to force me to buy $2500 - $3000 of stuff that is worthless to me & won't get anything for come trade in time. No way Jose! I'll stay with the Asian cars I've driven with no problems for the last 31 years.
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Re: 2010 Buick Laacrosse [bobgwtw] by savetheland
May 08, 2009 (4:19 pm)
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Replying to: bobgwtw (May 07, 2009 7:59 pm)

What's wong with that? It is supposed to be luxury vehicle so it is loaded to the gills, it is not a Honda competitor (which is Chevrolet). Does not Acura use the same approach when bundling options?
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Re: 2010 Buick Laacrosse [savetheland] by bobgwtw
May 08, 2009 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: savetheland (May 08, 2009 4:19 pm)

Buick Lacrosse a luxury car??? Buick propaganda; their cars are a very long way from an LS 460 or similar luxury cars.. Yes, Acura & all mfrs. package options; and as I said in my post I understand the advantages of this practice for all involved. My complaint is the stupid way Buick is packaging the options, & the fact I'm required to buy a 2nd package that has absolutely nothing in it that I want to get the first package that requires me to buy a complete navigation system to get a simple $495 BU camera. Ford & Toyota for example price the two items separately. I don't want or need a nav. the Garmin I've used for 6 years is completely adequate; I do want the BU camera as I consider this a safety feature.
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Re: 2010 Buick Laacrosse [bobgwtw] by 1bythesea
May 09, 2009 (4:22 am)
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Replying to: bobgwtw (May 08, 2009 7:29 pm)

Option packages...Lexus and Toyota both are notorious for packages that add thousands. For example when I priced out a new 2008 Lexus RX 350, the two items I wanted (HID's, moonroof) were in two separate packages with a lot of other things I didn't want or need but increased the cost of the vehicle by $10 K. Same thing on the 2009 Toyota Venza V-6 with AWD. Adding what I wanted (leather, moonroof, HID's) raised the base from $29,250 to slightly over $39 K with many other options I didn't want. All manufacturers know what basic options most people want but bundle them in with a bunch of options most don't to increase profit margins, IMHO.
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bobgwtw by marsha7
May 09, 2009 (6:13 am)
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Sorry, I just gotta ask...is it "bob-gone-with-the-wind?"
 
Living here in Atlanta, I did not think it could be anything else...

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