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2010 Buick LaCrosse

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Review? by gregg_vw
Jul 08, 2009 (6:55 am)
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So why haven't we seen a bunch of road test reviews of the new Lacrosse yet? There are dozens on the new Taurus already, and the 2010 Subaru Legacy has already been driven by everyone and his mother. What gives with this silence on the 2010 Lacrosse?
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Re: Review? [gregg_vw] by marsha7
Jul 08, 2009 (11:12 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Jul 08, 2009 6:55 am)

With GM in Ch 11, maybe it's possible that the factories are simply shut down until they emerge from Ch 11...are GM and Chrysler making ANY cars at this time???...as I drive past local dealers, their lots are showing more and more empty spaces, as tho they are selling but not replenishing...
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Priced way to high by nomoreford2
Jul 14, 2009 (7:31 pm)
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The CX starts at $27,835 with the 3.0-liter V-6. Not sure how much cheaper the 2.4L will be, but who is going to buy a 4cyl 3900lb car for $26-7000 made by GM. As nice as the car is anything over 26k needs to be a V6 only. This 4cyl model will end up being the rental special just like the 4cyl G6 and Malibu 4cyl are.
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Re: Priced way to high [nomoreford2] by gregg_vw
Jul 15, 2009 (4:50 am)
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Replying to: nomoreford2 (Jul 14, 2009 7:31 pm)

You could be right, but maybe not. Acura, Audi, VW, Volvo among others have been selling high end 4 cylinder cars costing around $30K for years. This will be a smooth direct injection 4 cylinder. I would buy one. I don't want a V6, as long as the 4 is quiet and powerful enough to get out of its own way. The problem with many American 4 cylinder cars has been that there has been no offering that was luxury feature-laden, quiet in operation, and high hp for the displacement. The Lacrosse in these times needs a model that does 30 mpg or better. It's a welcome addition. Now, if they could just pare the weight down a bit without sacrificing quiet..
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Re: Priced way to high [gregg_vw] by bvdj84
Jul 18, 2009 (2:36 pm)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Jul 15, 2009 4:50 am)

There must be some truth to that statement about the 4cyl engine. It seems many opt for the V6 in a GM rather than a 4cyl. I am not sure what is keeping the 4cyl to reaching its full potential.
 
I know that when I try to pass in my 4cyl GM, it feels a bit angry, scowls, and sorta capped at a peak. When I passed in my 06 Accord 4cyl I had, it really never felt like it was exhausted and before you know it, I was pushing past 80mph without much sweat. My 4cyl GM, I don't have to worry about looking down and thinking, wow, I better slow down. After driving this car for a year now, I just noticed this.
 
However, if that sorta engine in my GM car now, I would absolutely love it!! It would be complete! I miss that engine! A lot! GM can do that, even on a car like the Lacrosse, many other cars are doing it, but I am not sure their 4cyl now, could hold up to that kind of abuse.
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MPG's by poodog13
Jul 22, 2009 (9:41 am)
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The Buick web site lists all four 2010 Lacrosse models as having the same MPG. I can't imagine that's actually true given two different engines and two different drivetrains across the platform. Has anyone seen model-specific MPG ratings?
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Re: Priced way to high [gregg_vw] by hpmctorque
Jul 31, 2009 (10:45 pm)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Jul 15, 2009 4:50 am)

Your comments reflect my thoughts, gregg. From a cost-of-ownership standpoint, however, the 3.0 V6 would probably command better resale value in the LaCrosse than the I-4. That could offset a good part of the fuel savings of the 4 cylinder, depending on gas prices and miles driven.
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Re: Priced way to high [hpmctorque] by gregg_vw
Aug 01, 2009 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Jul 31, 2009 10:45 pm)

True. However, if gas goes back to $4 or better, the resale values will flip flop.
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Re: MPG's [poodog13] by berri
Aug 07, 2009 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: poodog13 (Jul 22, 2009 9:41 am)

The new LaCrosse is getting some good reviews and in fact, they seem stronger than the new Taurus reviews.
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Re: Priced way to high [hpmctorque] by dodgeman07
Aug 09, 2009 (11:11 am)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Jul 31, 2009 10:45 pm)

From a cost-of-ownership standpoint, however, the 3.0 V6 would probably command better resale value in the LaCrosse than the I-4.
 
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That may be true but my concern would also be how well the I-4 can motivate a 3900 lb vehicle.
 
Any thoughts on this?

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