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Old 03-12-2004, 02:48 PM   #14 (permalink)
paul8488
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Buick absolutely can be saved, though I'm thinking it's not going to happen with half-hearted attempts like the LaCrosse, Rainier, or Terraza.
what do you think makes the lacrosse half-hearted, if i may ask (and i'm really asking... not being a troll!)? i actually see it as a pretty fresh interpretation of buick. i think buick'd do well to emulate the subdued sophistication of the lacrosse across the board. and for a rebadge, the rainier also fairly screams what i'd think buick wants to have heard. as for the terazza... nice weather we're having, eh?


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They simply need to rediscover their heritage and translate it to 21st century autmobiles (Grand Nationals, Roadmasters, Century's, Skylarks, and Terraza's need not apply).
while the century is getting tired, i also think it's not way out of line for buick. a very unoffensive (okay, it's a little TOO bland, but work with me here!) alternative to the other unoffensive sedans offered by some of the imports. perhaps it's a little below the lexus level of vehicle buick aspires to, but i think the 21st century has room for calmly elegant cars like teh century (or at least something in that spirit!).
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