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02-20-2013, 08:08 PM
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Life is good
Joined: Jun 2005
Location: South Jersey
Oddometer: 277
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Inheritance car surprised me - Buick Lacrosse
My father recently passed. He left me his estate, which included a 2010 Buick Lacrosse with 4k miles. My initial thought was that I would sell or trade it for something more my style. However, I missed dad and have been driving the car for sentimental reasons. To be honest, I soured on GM vehicles about 20 years ago and was sure I would not like this car. I was wrong.
Well, I will be the first to admit my initial impressions about this car were wrong. It is awesome; fast, comfortable, loaded with technology and very efficient. I am definitely keeping this car and proclaiming that GM is back in the game. If you are in the market for a sedan in the $30 -$40k range, and you think American manufacturers do not have anything to offer, just go drive the Lacrosse. 
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02-20-2013, 08:45 PM
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Back at last
Joined: Apr 2004
Location: Central Colorado Rockies
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Hey look everyone, Tiger Woods has joined ADV Rider!
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02-20-2013, 08:51 PM
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Urban Redneck
Joined: Dec 2006
Location: The Valley eh
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Nice car....and sorry to hear about your dad.
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02-20-2013, 08:59 PM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Boston, MA
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They turn heads, but these days most of those heads don't know it's a Buick.
The Chinese market has resurrected the brand.
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02-20-2013, 10:34 PM
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Caught & Released
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Caught & Released
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Totally agree GM (and particularly Buick) is back in The Game. The cars are particularly competent.
I just hope it's not too late.... Sorry for your loss, too.
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02-21-2013, 03:44 AM
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Two-bit Throttle Bum
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Upstate Manhattan
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I was somewhat gobsmacked the other day when I discovered the car I was admiring was a Buick Regal GS. My dad drove Buicks as well and got a few "hand me downs." It's always been my favorite GM brand.
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/new...-info-car-news
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02-21-2013, 04:23 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Dec 2005
Location: Plover, WI
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I test drove the new Regal T Type, and found myself really liking it.
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02-21-2013, 04:30 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Nov 2009
Location: Andover, Ma
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Many here remember the GS heritage I am sure and in that regard it did not really live up. 2.0t is a decent setup but lag and gearing made it feel pretty sluggish. C/D said it best - it may make 280hp at 5500 rpm but at 5499 and 5501 it's more like 200. That's about what it felt like. Nice car though. In the end I bought a '12 Mustang GT! OP, sorry about your dad.
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02-21-2013, 04:30 AM
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Holding up Michoagán
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Buckeyeland
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Regal: A new top-level GS model brings an uprated version of the Regal turbo’s direct-injected 2.0-liter four, now making 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual is initially the only available gearbox; a six-speed automatic will be optional later this year. The GS gets its own front fascia and a small rear spoiler, trapezoidal exhaust outlets, and Brembo front brake calipers. The cabin boasts sportier front seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and satin-metallic trim. Whaaaaaaa?! A six speed manual? In a Buick? When's the last time that happened? Want  My dad had a '86 GN. Maybe not very refined, but loved the turbo boost. |
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02-21-2013, 06:00 AM
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Rides slow bike slow
Joined: Aug 2008
Location: New(er) Mexico
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Sorry about your dad.
Glad you are enjoying his car. To me, new Buicks are nothing more surprising than new cars from Ford, Chevy or Chrysler corp - they are all very damn good these days. You can't be a global manufacturer and make a shoddy product anymore. The last 10 years has really changed that. I'd buy a new car from any manufacturer out there -- hell I bought a Fiat Abarth last year. I'm not worried about reliability issues -- that stuff is a non-issue anymore.
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02-21-2013, 06:28 AM
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Remastered Classic
Joined: Dec 2009
Location: San Antonio
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Well, I guess this proves their ad campaign wrong.
This really is your father's Buick! I inherited a mid-70's Ford Granada from my dad...don't even get me started.
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02-21-2013, 06:34 AM
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Life is good
Joined: Jun 2005
Location: South Jersey
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02-21-2013, 06:36 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Location: Northern Virginia, USA
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02-21-2013, 07:18 AM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Jan 2007
Location: Spokane, WA
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02-21-2013, 07:21 AM
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Indubitably
Joined: Jun 2006
Location: Cow Hampsha, (NH, USA)
Oddometer: 11,623
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They have gotten great reviews in the last few years...  Glad you like it.. sorry about how you came into it... Is the ride pretty quiet on top of your other adjectives?? I am longing for a car that it exceptionally quiet (road, engine, etc)... |
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