Meet Your 2009 Buick Lineup

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Discussion Starter · May 31, 2008 (Edited)

Meet Your 2009 Buick Lineup
http://www.gminsidenews.com
June 9, 2008

Enclave
Start of Production: June 18, 2008

Changes:

Quicksilver Metallic
Silver Green Metallic
Real Time Traffic XM
Bluetooth
Heated and cooled front seats
Optional rear view camera in rear view mirror
3.6L VVT SIDI V6 (LLT) w/ 288 HP and 270 lb.-ft. of torque

Note: The big news here is the new DI V6! 288 HP Standard and better fuel economy to boot!

LaCrosse
Start of Production: June 19, 2008

Changes:

Quicksilver Metallic
Bluetooth

Note: 2009 model-year is going to be very short for the LaCrosse, as the all-new 2010 model arrives in Spring 2009.

Lucerne
Start of Production: June 16, 2008

Changes:

Quicksilver Metallic
Cyber Grey Metallic
Mystic Sapphire Tricoat
Bluetooth
XM NavTraffic
Suede seating surfaces
Chrome Decklid molding
Chrome grille
3.9L VVT V6 Flex-Fuel w/ 227 HP and 237 lb.-ft. of torque (Standard)
291 HP 4.6L Northstar (Super model only)

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Discussion Starter · #2 · Jun 10, 2008

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mikmak

· #3 · Jun 10, 2008

Which was designed first; the Lucerne or the Lacrosse?

Aside from the vaguely familiar wheel shape and liberal use of wood, you'd be hard pressed to work out that they are from the same stable.

Lacrosse looks better but they both need work. I'd be most satiffied with its interior over the Lucerne.

JT87

· #4 · Jun 10, 2008

mikmak said:
Which was designed first; the Lucerne or the Lacrosse?

Aside from the vaguely familiar wheel shape and liberal use of wood, you'd be hard pressed to work out that they are from the same stable.

Lacrosse looks better but they both need work. I'd be most satiffied with its interior over the Lucerne.

LaCrosse came out earlier, but they are on different platforms (LaCrosse on W, Lucerne on G). Looks-wise, I think the Lucerne is a more cohesive design, but having some of the design elements from the LaCrosse, pulled over a RWD platform would be nice (has a nice front fascia and good lines between the wheels, but is just out of proportion).

The interior's on both vehicles somewhat disappoint me, especially when comparing to the Enclave.

I'm still perplexed as to why we still put the 3800 into the LaCrosse, especially when we use the 3500 and 3900 in the Impala.

FenwickHockey65

· #5 · Jun 10, 2008

Buick's cars look so...empty inside...

Hitman1970

· #6 · Jun 10, 2008

FenwickHockey65 said:
Buick's cars look so...empty inside...

We don't want to confuse anybody with that annoying content stuff or anything.

I like it for what it is. I do not sweat about what it is not.

I have never gotten how Impala was well received and the car with a better ride, quieter interior, higher quality interior materials, more modern engine option (3.6L), and a longer warranty was Dead On Arrival.

CobaltSScrazy

· #7 · Jun 10, 2008

Hitman1970 said:
We don't want to confuse anybody with that annoying content stuff or anything.

I like it for what it is. I do not sweat about what it is not.

I have never gotten how Impala was well received and the car with a better ride, quieter interior, higher quality interior materials, more modern engine option (3.6L), and a longer warranty was Dead On Arrival.

To be honest...

price, lack of value compared to Impala, image, lack of cachet, better cars for just a bit more money, catering to an older demographic instead of targeting a youthful one (AKA: an old man will drive a young man's car but a young man will not drive an old man's car and sometimes an old man won't drive an old man's car!) Conservative styling, lack of advanced powertrain (3.6 aside), FWD platform on dated Chassis, forgetable rear end. Better car in Lucerne, Camry, Avalon, Azera, Sonata, Malibu 08, Sable/Taurus, Accord...

those are my honest thoughts. I don't hate the car, I actually like the looks of the Super exteriorly, but without continuous refinement, a dramatic noticable MCE, improved EVERYTHING COUPLED WITH A LACK OF MARKETING and you have your answer. Objectively in a vacuum, its a nice car but in this hypercompetitive environment, I believe the above stated cars are better cars with better value for a with 7,000 dollar price range of a LaX. I hope you love your car and it causes no problems. I know how you feel as people say the Cobalt SS has somewhat dated styling and a 'horrid' interior which isn't true and most have never driven the car anyways (much less can drive stick) but thats what they THINK and Type. As long as you like it thats what counts.

Cheers to enjoying the car you purchase. Enjoy your week-

CobaltSS

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Hitman1970

· #8 · Jun 10, 2008

CobaltSScrazy said:
To be honest...

price, lack of value compared to Impala, image, lack of cachet, better cars for just a bit more money, catering to an older demographic instead of targeting a youthful one (AKA: an old man will drive a young man's car but a young man will not drive an old man's car and sometimes an old man won't drive an old man's car!) Conservative styling, lack of advanced powertrain (3.6 aside), FWD platform on dated Chassis, forgetable rear end. Better car in Lucerne, Camry, Avalon, Azera, Sonata, Malibu 08, Sable/Taurus, Accord...

those are my honest thoughts. I don't hate the car, I actually like the looks of the Super exteriorly, but without continuous refinement, a dramatic noticable MCE, improved EVERYTHING COUPLED WITH A LACK OF MARKETING and you have your answer. Objectively in a vacuum, its a nice car but in this hypercompetitive environment, I believe the above stated cars are better cars with better value for a with 7,000 dollar price range of a LaX. I hope you love your car and it causes no problems. I know how you feel as people say the Cobalt SS has somewhat dated styling and a 'horrid' interior which isn't true and most have never driven the car anyways (much less can drive stick) but thats what they THINK and Type. As long as you like it thats what counts.

Cheers to enjoying the car you purchase. Enjoy your week-

CobaltSS

Those are all true points you make with the exception of the price difference.

You are talking at most a $1500-$2000 premium compared to a comparably equipped Impala depending on your haggling skills and knowledge of what it actually costs.

Yes, I do like my vehicle a lot. I will probably throw some exhaust tips and factory spoiler on it by the end of the year to complete the look I want for it.

JT87

· #9 · Jun 10, 2008

Hitman1970 said:
We don't want to confuse anybody with that annoying content stuff or anything.

I like it for what it is. I do not sweat about what it is not.

I have never gotten how Impala was well received and the car with a better ride, quieter interior, higher quality interior materials, more modern engine option (3.6L), and a longer warranty was Dead On Arrival.

I personally like the LaCrosse interior better than the Impala's, but the 3900/4t65 combo works much better than the LY7/4t65 combo. I'm not a huge fan of the FE1 suspension, but I would have liked to see an LY7/6t70 with the FE3 or FE4 suspension. Design wise, it has much better design elements, but is not as cohesive as the Impala.

But it is indeed, a VERY solid car, with great build quality and good value.

nferr

· #10 · Jun 10, 2008

Wow, that lineup is sad. Buick is basically dead until the new models arrive.

Titanic

· #11 · Jun 10, 2008

I...like how the LaCrosse looks. There, I said it. It's out there now and I can't take it back.

CobaltSScrazy

· #12 · Jun 10, 2008

Hitman1970 said:
Those are all true points you make with the exception of the price difference.

You are talking at most a $1500-$2000 premium compared to a comparably equipped Impala depending on your haggling skills and knowledge of what it actually costs.

Yes, I do like my vehicle a lot. I will probably throw some exhaust tips and factory spoiler on it by the end of the year to complete the look I want for it.

post pictures when you do it!

That'd look good on your black/chrome car!

CobaltSS

Hitman1970

· #13 · Jun 10, 2008

CobaltSScrazy said:
post pictures when you do it!

That'd look good on your black/chrome car!

CobaltSS

Will do.

JT87

· #14 · Jun 10, 2008

On another note, it looks like the LaCrosse Super's foglight treatment is on at least the CXL model now too.

autofan

· #15 · Jun 10, 2008

JT87 said:
On another note, it looks like the LaCrosse Super's foglight treatment is on at least the CXL model now too.

I don't think that's the case. The photo of the silver LaCrosse is the short-lived 2008 CXS model. GM loves to issue inaccurate press photos.

Hitman1970

· #16 · Jun 10, 2008

You mean CXS, the trim that does not exist anymore for LaCrosse?

JT87

· #17 · Jun 10, 2008

autofan said:
I don't think that's the case. The photo of the silver LaCrosse is the short-lived 2008 CXS model. GM loves to issue inaccurate press photos.

Hmm, I will have to take a look next time I head into work. We may very well have had a very short run of CXS models late last summer, but I am unsure, to be honest. I'll find out for sure right after the two week break.

megeebee

· #18 · Jun 11, 2008 (Edited)

Buick61 said:
I...like how the LaCrosse looks. There, I said it. It's out there now and I can't take it back.

I agree. I liked the LaCrosse BEFORE its recent facelift.

Like HITMAN1970's car.

There. I said it too.

megeebee

· #19 · Jun 11, 2008

FenwickHockey65 said:
Buick's cars look so...empty inside...

Very well put.

Hitman1970

· #20 · Jun 11, 2008

megeebee said:
I agree. I liked the LaCrosse BEFORE its recent facelift.

Like HITMAN1970's car.

There. I said it too.

Thanks. I am sure that CTS of yours is a great ride.

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