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03-20-2010, 02:42 PM
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2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL FWD
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03-20-2010, 02:45 PM
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Congrats! Looks awesome! How does it drive?
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03-20-2010, 02:54 PM
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coool! watd u replace
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03-20-2010, 03:46 PM
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Congrats! Looks awesome! How does it drive?
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Thanks! It drives great. You hardly feel any bumps in it. Very quiet.
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Originally Posted by maroman88
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I traded in a 2007 Cobalt SS/SC for it.
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03-20-2010, 04:22 PM
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i just saw a commercial for that car the other day. i was impressed!! very nice looking car best of luck with it.
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03-20-2010, 04:22 PM
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Nice! I really like what they've done with the LaX
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03-20-2010, 04:42 PM
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Nice trade up!
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03-20-2010, 09:13 PM
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Congrats!! IMO, the best car GM currently makes.
3.0 or 3.6? Car looks beautiful. Is that White Diamond Tricoat?
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03-20-2010, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
Congrats!! IMO, the best car GM currently makes.
3.0 or 3.6? Car looks beautiful. Is that White Diamond Tricoat?
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I agree that's why I got it  . I have had this car on my radar since they unveiled the pre-production model. It's the 3.0 w/ 255hp. And yes, it is the White Diamond.
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03-20-2010, 11:10 PM
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Wow, didn't expect you to trade it in within the week! 
White Diamond was initially a Cadillac color, correct? I remember seeing it on the 1st Gen CTSes back in '03-ish and it looked stellar. Congrats on the purchase, John!
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03-21-2010, 07:24 AM
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Wow, didn't expect you to trade it in within the week!
White Diamond was initially a Cadillac color, correct? I remember seeing it on the 1st Gen CTSes back in '03-ish and it looked stellar. Congrats on the purchase, John! |
Yeah, it was a pretty quick turnaround, lol. I went to the dealer last weekend just to look and do a test drive. Ended up talking prices and was able to negotiate a REALLY good price on it, along with the Pontiac rebate and the points on my GM card. They were also giving me a good trade in value so it ended up being a no brainer.
I'm not sure if it was on the 1st Gens, but I know the '08+ CTSs have the White Diamond.
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03-21-2010, 08:23 PM
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Very nice! I agree, GM did a great job restyling the LaCrosse. Are they offered in RWD?
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03-21-2010, 09:39 PM
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No, FWD or AWD.
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03-21-2010, 10:00 PM
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Good luck with your new ride.
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03-24-2010, 01:21 PM
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Well, now you have a very rare, one year car! The 3.0 is being dropped, and the 3.6 is getting AWD as an option.
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...get-awd-90313/
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03-24-2010, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
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So i'm guessing resale on those will tank?
OP, Congrats on the car, I hope you like it!
I liked the car when I first saw it on TV, it looked great! It even looked great in person, it was just too big for my or gf's liking.
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03-24-2010, 02:46 PM
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That's interesting. I like the 3.0L a lot. It's very responsive and accelerates nicely. In the CXL, the 3.0 is currently 255hp. In the CXS, the 3.6 is 280hp. Will the 3.6 in 2011 have the same output for both trim levels or are they going to detune the 3.6 for the CXL? I'm guessing they'll now offer AWD on the CXS as well.
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03-24-2010, 05:43 PM
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not a bad lookin buick
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03-24-2010, 10:41 PM
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3.6 will continue to make the 280hp.
There were a lot of complaints about the 3.0 overall. I havent driven one, but I cant imagine it being THAT bad. It gets rough reviews in the SRX.
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03-25-2010, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
3.6 will continue to make the 280hp.
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So are they offering the 2.4 standard on the CXL w/ the 3.6 as a higher cost option?
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There were a lot of complaints about the 3.0 overall. I havent driven one, but I cant imagine it being THAT bad. It gets rough reviews in the SRX.
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Complaints that it is just a weak engine or mechanical issues? I have heard the complaints of it being weak. It could use a bit more torque, but it's really not bad...granted I only have 200 or so miles on it right now.
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03-25-2010, 10:18 PM
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Yeah, the complaints is that the 3.0 doesnt have the power needed for the class.
I think its just funny. 250hp Buick is too weak now, 280hp is what is wanted....does that sound crazy to anyone else?
Anyway, Im not 100% if the 2.4 will be stanard issue across the board. Im 90% sure its only ont he CX models, with CXL and CXS getting the 3.6 standard. The 2.4 is to show the 20/30mpg rating, thats it.
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03-26-2010, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
Anyway, Im not 100% if the 2.4 will be stanard issue across the board. Im 90% sure its only ont he CX models, with CXL and CXS getting the 3.6 standard. The 2.4 is to show the 20/30mpg rating, thats it.
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If both the CXL and CXS are getting the 3.6L with 280hp and both offer AWD, what would be the difference? The major difference currently is that CXL only offers AWD and CXS only has 280hp. How would they keep the price lower on the CXL? With the 3.0L the CXL is a really good value.
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03-27-2010, 12:39 AM
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CXS is just more standard features
S has GM's adaptive strut system, HiPer system as well as the adaptive suspension and larger wheels. CXS gets standard heated/cooled seats and steering wheel as well, including other features. The 3.0 didnt offer any advantage over the 3.6 in gas milage really, and the power difference is what made them drop it.
I expect an hybrid, and the new twin-turbo 3.0 v6 to show up in the LaX in the future.
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