GM Inside News Forum - View Single Post - Beleaguered Buick aims for Elegant, Sophisticated

stormwatcher · 11-20-2005, 05:47 PM

I think it is too late for Buick and I don't think that $3 billion was ever reinvested in it.
The LaCrosse is OK, but heck, even GM's ads only compare it to a Camry, much less any Lexus.

The base 3800 engine and 4 speed tranny just won't do for what these Buicks are trying to do....which is appeal to a wider audience and save a storied nameplate.

More and more, Buick is looking just like Oldsmobile....giving one last push to remain relevant before giving up the ghost completely. I predict Buick will last no more then another 3 years.

11-20-2005, 05:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
stormwatcher 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,330	Re: Beleaguered Buick aims for Elegant, Sophisticated I think it is too late for Buick and I don't think that $3 billion was ever reinvested in it. The LaCrosse is OK, but heck, even GM's ads only compare it to a Camry, much less any Lexus. The base 3800 engine and 4 speed tranny just won't do for what these Buicks are trying to do....which is appeal to a wider audience and save a storied nameplate. More and more, Buick is looking just like Oldsmobile....giving one last push to remain relevant before giving up the ghost completely. I predict Buick will last no more then another 3 years.