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Re: Priced way to high [gregg_vw] by dodgeman07
Aug 10, 2009 (8:35 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Aug 09, 2009 12:44 pm)

Why would there be any problem? Approx 180 hp/180 torque was more than adequate....
 
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Well that is still the question. I agree that lightly loaded (under 4500 lbs) at lower elevations the I-4 should get the job done. Loading the car up to GVW of 5000 lbs and trying to drive up Interstate 70 into the Rocky Mountains might be a different story.
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Re: Priced way to high [dodgeman07] by gregg_vw
Aug 10, 2009 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: dodgeman07 (Aug 10, 2009 8:35 am)

Then of course get the bigger engine. But for most people, the car will be for city and highway driving, running errands, going to and fro. No need for high hp to do that. If you are towing, or hauling lots of fat asses and so on, then by all means, get the bigger engine.
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Re: Priced way to high [gregg_vw] by dodgeman07
Aug 10, 2009 (11:14 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Aug 10, 2009 9:21 am)

"But for most people, the car will be for city and highway driving...."
 
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I agree. For 99% of my driving the I-4 would be fine, it's the 4000 lb weight of the car that bothers me.
 
I plan to wait for the 2011 Buick Regal that should weigh about 3300 lbs and will do great with the I-4. I've seen preliminary specs that peg the new Regal's width within a 1/2" of the Lucerne and Lacrosse.
 
Shoulder room gives me the feel of a bigger car and I like that and the idea of a 3300 vehicle that averages 25mpg.
 
More info on the 2011 Regal is available here:
 
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Re: Priced way to high [dodgeman07] by berri
Aug 10, 2009 (11:46 am)
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Replying to: dodgeman07 (Aug 10, 2009 11:14 am)

The Regal picture looks nice, but also a bit like Lexus 350.
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Re: Priced way to high [berri] by dodgeman07
Aug 10, 2009 (12:31 pm)
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Replying to: berri (Aug 10, 2009 11:46 am)

"The Regal picture looks nice, but also a bit like Lexus 350."
 
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I agree it's a good looking car but it's much shorter than an ES Lexus. Similar length wise to an IS. The 2011 Regal maintains the track (width) of a full-size car but will be a small mid-size offering slotted beneath the LaCrosse.
 
It will be a winner if bought in under $25K.
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Re: Priced way to high [dodgeman07] by hpmctorque
Aug 10, 2009 (6:37 pm)
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Replying to: dodgeman07 (Aug 09, 2009 11:11 am)

I think we'll have to wait for a test to know how adequate the I-4 would be, but this I-4 has direct injection, and the horsepower and torque numbers are strong for a four. That and the fact that it'll be coupled to a 6-speed automatic might make it very adequate for many drivers. Of course, many will be put off by the notion of a four in a full size Buick, and will automatically opt for the 3.0 V6, and still others will just want the extra grunt provided by one of the sixes.
 
It'll be interesting to see what the gas mileage difference will be between the I-4 and 3.0 V6.
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Re: Priced way to high [hpmctorque] by dodgeman07
Aug 10, 2009 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Aug 10, 2009 6:37 pm)

"It'll be interesting to see what the gas mileage difference will be between the I-4 and 3.0 V6."
 
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Tentative mileage figures are out for the 2010 LaCrosse.
 
3.0L V6 FWD: 17 City, 26 Hwy and 20 Combined.
 
2.4L I4 FWD: 20 City, 30 Hwy and 24 Combined.
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Re: Priced way to high [dodgeman07] by gregg_vw
Aug 11, 2009 (4:34 am)
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Replying to: dodgeman07 (Aug 10, 2009 12:31 pm)

The Regal will be similar in length to other popular mid-size cars (e. g., Camry, Passat). The new La Crosse, being almost full-size, is a bit longer than most mid-sizers.
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Re: Priced way to high [gregg_vw] by dodgeman07
Aug 11, 2009 (8:37 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Aug 11, 2009 4:34 am)

The Regal will be similar in length to other popular mid-size cars (e. g., Camry, Passat).
 
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Umm Yes - Thank you for the correction. The 2011 Regal is Camry, Fusion, Passat sized. I stand corrected.
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Regal Grand National by hpmctorque
Aug 12, 2009 (8:47 pm)
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Maybe around 2012 or 2013 Buick will reintroduce the Grand National, perhaps on an AWD version of the new Regal platform. Presumably, some buyers will still value performance in the forthcoming high MPG age.

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