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223 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2009 at 6:20 PM

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#79 of 223 Re: Priced way to high [gregg_vw] by dodgeman07 Aug 10, 2009 (11:14 am)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Aug 10, 2009 9:21 am) "But for most people, the car will be for city and highway driving...." ///////////////////////\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 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: link title Replies to this message: berri (Aug 10, 2009 11:46 am) dodgeman07 (Aug 10, 2009 12:31 pm) gregg_vw (Aug 11, 2009 4:34 am) and 1 more...
#80 of 223 Re: Priced way to high [dodgeman07] by berri Aug 10, 2009 (11:46 am)
Replying to: dodgeman07 (Aug 10, 2009 11:14 am) The Regal picture looks nice, but also a bit like Lexus 350. Replies to this message: dodgeman07 (Aug 10, 2009 12:31 pm) gregg_vw (Aug 11, 2009 4:34 am) dodgeman07 (Aug 11, 2009 8:37 am)
#81 of 223 Re: Priced way to high [berri] by dodgeman07 Aug 10, 2009 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: berri (Aug 10, 2009 11:46 am) "The Regal picture looks nice, but also a bit like Lexus 350." /////////////////////\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 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. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Aug 11, 2009 4:34 am) dodgeman07 (Aug 11, 2009 8:37 am)
#82 of 223 Re: Priced way to high [dodgeman07] by hpmctorque Aug 10, 2009 (6:37 pm)
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. Replies to this message: dodgeman07 (Aug 10, 2009 7:47 pm)
#83 of 223 Re: Priced way to high [hpmctorque] by dodgeman07 Aug 10, 2009 (7:47 pm)
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." //////////////////\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 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.
#84 of 223 Re: Priced way to high [dodgeman07] by gregg_vw Aug 11, 2009 (4:34 am)
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. Replies to this message: dodgeman07 (Aug 11, 2009 8:37 am)
#85 of 223 Re: Priced way to high [gregg_vw] by dodgeman07 Aug 11, 2009 (8:37 am)
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). /////////////////\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Umm Yes - Thank you for the correction. The 2011 Regal is Camry, Fusion, Passat sized. I stand corrected.
#86 of 223 Regal Grand National by hpmctorque Aug 12, 2009 (8:47 pm)
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. Replies to this message: marsha7 (Aug 13, 2009 8:27 am) poodog13 (Aug 13, 2009 9:20 am)
#87 of 223 Re: Regal Grand National [hpmctorque] by marsha7 Aug 13, 2009 (8:27 am)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Aug 12, 2009 8:47 pm) I applaud your optimism that GM will still be here in ANY form in 2013...if sufficient folks desert them, even MORE than that amount that put them into Ch 11, there will be a great skeleton that remains...foundries, assembly plants, all gathering dust from being shut down for good in 2011... Replies to this message: poodog13 (Aug 13, 2009 9:20 am)
#88 of 223 Re: Regal Grand National [marsha7] by poodog13 Aug 13, 2009 (9:20 am)
Replying to: marsha7 (Aug 13, 2009 8:27 am) GM's not in chapter 11 due to lack of sales volume. It's a cost issue. If you accumulate all GM sales across all brands, there's more than enough volume to sustain an automaker there. The issues are excessive marketing and design costs to maintain so many different lines and legacy costs associated with lifetime benefits and defined benefit pension plans.

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