Buick Lacrosse is here

MattMerce · Sep 08, 2004, 8:16 PM

This is the first part in buick's plan to gain more popularity. Here's what Motor trend has to say:
Like the latest Pontiac Grand Prix, the front-drive LaCrosse is on a carry-over platform from previous models. As Buick reshapes its product line, the LaCrosse will replace both the Regal and the Century, the latter will have some production overlap with this car. But unlike the Grand Prix, the LaCrosse's premium, 240-horse engine is the new 3.6-liter high-feature, DOHC Variable Valve Timing V-6 with 230 lb-ft., shared with the rear-drive Cadillac CTS and SRX. That engine is available only on the "sporty" CXS trim-level model, which also features 17-inch wheels. Base CX and more luxurious CXL models have 16-inch wheels standard, and they come only with the Gen III 200-horsepower 3.8-liter pushrod V-6. All LaCrosses get an extra 1.5-inches of wheelbase and rear-seat legroom versus Regal and one-half-inch more front- and rear-seat headroom, serious work on noise reduction, nicer interiors, better ride and handling, and improved fit-and-finish. The LaCrosse will be offered with a choice of five- or six-passenger versions.

It will be on sale this fall.

Ghalos · Sep 08, 2004, 8:30 PM

Dunno about the headlights, but it's sounds like a good car. And it's definitely something that Buick needs IMO.

MattMerce · Sep 08, 2004, 8:34 PM

I would've rather seen a new Aurora. The Lacrosse is ok but I think there's always going to be a little part of me that has something against the new Buicks after what happened with Oldsmobile.

SpeedMuse · Sep 08, 2004, 9:39 PM

I liked the concept for the LaCrosse much more than this production model, but this still sounds good. Has some pretty big shoes to fill, I mean the Regal and Century are just classics...

faisal · Sep 09, 2004, 4:01 AM

looks okay
i once rode in a regal at 170km/h, it was very smooth, the handling was good in the mountain rodes, it only sucked in the unpaved roads(the whole dashboard used to vibrant like mad)
it was a nice, comfortable car

this new car will surely be better in all areas due to new techno, i dont like the shape though, reminds me of the ford tauras, but it might do well

igaboj · Sep 09, 2004, 11:07 PM

Meh.. just another sedan in an already overcrowded territory..

Base model could use a little more power too

dark_hunter · Sep 09, 2004, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igaboj

Base model could use a little more power too

But who is this car really for, the senior citizen?

jimkk29 · Sep 10, 2004, 8:11 AM

I like the design very much. I can't say other than that, except that I'm not too sure about the target group of this vehicle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by igaboj

Base model could use a little more power too

To be even more frank, the base model could do with a different engine, after they destroy this 3.8lt 200 HP one and all it's copies all over the world. Ok, maybe keep one copy for an automotive museum...

Maserati Man · Sep 10, 2004, 10:02 PM

ehh.

EDIT by jimkk29: Don't spam and make understandable posts please.

Sep 08, 2004, 8:16 PM	#1
MattMerce The other Mopar guy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plains, PA Posts: 1,662	Buick Lacrosse is here This is the first part in buick's plan to gain more popularity. Here's what Motor trend has to say: Like the latest Pontiac Grand Prix, the front-drive LaCrosse is on a carry-over platform from previous models. As Buick reshapes its product line, the LaCrosse will replace both the Regal and the Century, the latter will have some production overlap with this car. But unlike the Grand Prix, the LaCrosse's premium, 240-horse engine is the new 3.6-liter high-feature, DOHC Variable Valve Timing V-6 with 230 lb-ft., shared with the rear-drive Cadillac CTS and SRX. That engine is available only on the "sporty" CXS trim-level model, which also features 17-inch wheels. Base CX and more luxurious CXL models have 16-inch wheels standard, and they come only with the Gen III 200-horsepower 3.8-liter pushrod V-6. All LaCrosses get an extra 1.5-inches of wheelbase and rear-seat legroom versus Regal and one-half-inch more front- and rear-seat headroom, serious work on noise reduction, nicer interiors, better ride and handling, and improved fit-and-finish. The LaCrosse will be offered with a choice of five- or six-passenger versions. It will be on sale this fall. __________________ Anyone else miss the "Scat Pack?" They don't make 'em like that anymore.

Sep 08, 2004, 8:30 PM	#2
Ghalos SCF Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 12,604	Dunno about the headlights, but it's sounds like a good car. And it's definitely something that Buick needs IMO. __________________ "I couldn't fire someone today and it made me sick, firing people is a perk of my job!"

Sep 08, 2004, 8:34 PM	#3
MattMerce The other Mopar guy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plains, PA Posts: 1,662	I would've rather seen a new Aurora. The Lacrosse is ok but I think there's always going to be a little part of me that has something against the new Buicks after what happened with Oldsmobile. __________________ Anyone else miss the "Scat Pack?" They don't make 'em like that anymore.

Sep 08, 2004, 9:39 PM	#4
SpeedMuse That Guy Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 856	I liked the concept for the LaCrosse much more than this production model, but this still sounds good. Has some pretty big shoes to fill, I mean the Regal and Century are just classics... __________________ "Knickers... cabbages... ehh hasn't got a beak!" - Alex Delarge

Sep 10, 2004, 10:02 PM	#9
Maserati Man CCC for life Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tucson A to the Z Posts: 4,559	ehh. EDIT by jimkk29: Don't spam and make understandable posts please. __________________ "I wouldn't marry a salad bar... Unless it had pudding." - Penn Jillette

Sep 09, 2004, 4:01 AM	#5
faisal Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: dubai,uae Posts: 2,526	looks okay i once rode in a regal at 170km/h, it was very smooth, the handling was good in the mountain rodes, it only sucked in the unpaved roads(the whole dashboard used to vibrant like mad) it was a nice, comfortable car this new car will surely be better in all areas due to new techno, i dont like the shape though, reminds me of the ford tauras, but it might do well

Sep 09, 2004, 11:07 PM	#6
igaboj Forum Guru Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Golden State Posts: 3,599	Meh.. just another sedan in an already overcrowded territory.. Base model could use a little more power too

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