Buick Lacrosse - Official Photos

**Rex Raider** · 02-03-2004, 02:12 PM

3eb · 02-03-2004, 11:58 PM

not impressed. it's not terrible but nothing great. if the front overhand was shorter it would help a lot. the interior looks ok...overall, this isn't going to gain any ground for buick.

**nsap** · 02-04-2004, 12:00 AM

The exterior looks cheap, and the interior..is....uhhh..better than current Buick cars...but should be better.

91 s-10baja · 02-04-2004, 12:04 AM

The center stack is rather reminiscent of the current Ford Taurus? I don't see this being a ground breaker for the Buick fold.

Mr_Pringle · 02-04-2004, 12:07 AM

I think the exterior is fine. I like the interior- esp the stereo- but overall it looks a little cheap.

**mgescuro** · 02-04-2004, 12:09 AM

<_< Contrary to the above posts, I like it.
It's got a clean, crisp design that is both traditional and forward-looking.
THe interior is sedate and quite stately.

This is the perfect addition to the Buick lineup. On to the Park Avenue!

Arrowhead222 · 02-04-2004, 12:18 AM

AWFULLLL!!!!!!!!! More garbage from the General. I can't understand how anybody would choose this over a Toyota or Honda. It's so ugly and cheap looking!!!

Ten Pounds of Gold · 02-04-2004, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arrowhead222@Feb 4 2004, 05:18 AM
AWFULLLL!!!!!!!!! More garbage from the General. I can't understand how anybody would choose this over a Toyota or Honda. It's so ugly and cheap looking!!!

Easy. While Honda and Toyota are perfectly competant, they are resoundingly BORING and UNIMAGINATIVE! Yes, and that is even when compared to traditional Buick.

usa1 · 02-04-2004, 01:08 AM

The exterior looks OK, but a bit derivative.

I like the audio/climate controls, but the rest of the interior looks cheap to me. Maybe a different color would be better.

Mark

**mgescuro** · 02-04-2004, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arrowhead222@Feb 4 2004, 12:18 AM
AWFULLLL!!!!!!!!! More garbage from the General. I can't understand how anybody would choose this over a Toyota or Honda. It's so ugly and cheap looking!!!

Well.. considering Toyota and Honda doesn't have a car that competes with the La Crosse... it would be difficult.
Closest would be Avalon... but that's more Park Avenue territory.

powervette · 02-04-2004, 04:44 AM

:huh: don't moan
we have to get used to it

**TaHoE** · 02-04-2004, 07:16 AM

I like it, its very athletic for a Buick. The interior only looks crappy and cheap because its a gray color, if the picture was the with tan/blac trim then it would be a different story. I definitely think it will at least hold its ground, if not gain some sales for buick (hopefully it has an exciting ride though)

apro4x4 · 02-04-2004, 08:20 AM

If you look at it and I mean really look at it............it has all the style and cues of a reworked Ford Taurus. Man If I ever get to point in my life were Buicks plain Jane style attracts me into their showroom....... please somebody shoot me !!

Sgt Beavis · 02-04-2004, 09:13 AM

An improvement from the cars that Buick has been producing. However, it's not enough. I'd still rather buy a Honda or Toyota.

Common guys, you can do better than this.

tgagneguam · 02-04-2004, 10:01 AM

Because I like GM, I am *really* trying to let this car grow on me, and it isn't working. I agree with many of the above posts that reflect a lukewarm reception. It's not heinous, but it's also definitely not a homerun. If I were in the midsize market, I would [unfortunately] not purchase this car. The LaCrosse will not surpass combined Century and Regal sales, which is not a lofty goal to begin with.

The 3.6 is a nice touch, though.

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mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 24,202	<_< Contrary to the above posts, I like it. It's got a clean, crisp design that is both traditional and forward-looking. THe interior is sedate and quite stately. This is the perfect addition to the Buick lineup. On to the Park Avenue! __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX)

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TaHoE GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Drives: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 Posts: 9,848	I like it, its very athletic for a Buick. The interior only looks crappy and cheap because its a gray color, if the picture was the with tan/blac trim then it would be a different story. I definitely think it will at least hold its ground, if not gain some sales for buick (hopefully it has an exciting ride though) __________________

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02-03-2004, 11:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
3eb 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 317	not impressed. it's not terrible but nothing great. if the front overhand was shorter it would help a lot. the interior looks ok...overall, this isn't going to gain any ground for buick.

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Arrowhead222 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 55	AWFULLLL!!!!!!!!! More garbage from the General. I can't understand how anybody would choose this over a Toyota or Honda. It's so ugly and cheap looking!!!

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usa1 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,584	The exterior looks OK, but a bit derivative. I like the audio/climate controls, but the rest of the interior looks cheap to me. Maybe a different color would be better. Mark

02-04-2004, 08:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
apro4x4 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: May 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 126	If you look at it and I mean really look at it............it has all the style and cues of a reworked Ford Taurus. Man If I ever get to point in my life were Buicks plain Jane style attracts me into their showroom....... please somebody shoot me !!

02-04-2004, 09:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sgt Beavis 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 360	An improvement from the cars that Buick has been producing. However, it's not enough. I'd still rather buy a Honda or Toyota. Common guys, you can do better than this.

02-04-2004, 10:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
tgagneguam 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,925	Because I like GM, I am really trying to let this car grow on me, and it isn't working. I agree with many of the above posts that reflect a lukewarm reception. It's not heinous, but it's also definitely not a homerun. If I were in the midsize market, I would [unfortunately] not purchase this car. The LaCrosse will not surpass combined Century and Regal sales, which is not a lofty goal to begin with. The 3.6 is a nice touch, though.

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