Buick's next sedan might be built on the CTS platform

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Old 01-17-2004, 11:38 AM
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Buick's next sedan might be built on the CTS platform



"As we reported last month, GM brass is seriously considering producing a rear-drive sedan for Buick. While the final verdict is not in, this is what the car will look like if the plans go forward. Like the Cadillac STS that will be available as a 2005 model, the prestigious Buick will use a version of GM's Sigma chassis, currently what the smaller Cadillac CTS is built on. If Buick does get this new sedan, it may force the division to drop either the full-size Park Avenue or LeSabre. Look for the new Buick to offer a high-power V6 engine as standard rather than a V8."

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This looks great, if true.
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that's the best looking buick i've ever seen
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Originally posted by chungkopi
that's the best looking buick i've ever seen
id have to agree
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Originally posted by chungkopi
that's the best looking buick i've ever seen
And sadly its still ugly
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Looks like an ugly remake of the CTS.
Old 01-17-2004, 09:40 PM
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I dont think this is ugly.
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Still looks like an old folks car.
Old 01-19-2004, 09:22 AM
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im sure every car comes equiped with "people under 80" repellant standard still.
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why does grandpa need RWD?
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why does grandpa need RWD
Sigh, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis, old Chevy Caprice, Ford Crown Vic, all RWD.
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Sigh, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis, old Chevy Caprice, Ford Crown Vic, all RWD.
as i said, why does grandpa NEED rwd? and those cars (all same exept for caprice) are used for police interceptors have to be RWD.
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as i said, why does grandpa NEED rwd? and those cars (all same exept for caprice) are used for police interceptors have to be RWD
Question is why does grandson need FWD?
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Kinda looks like a Maybach.
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Another Avalon Killer, looks as exciting as a Ford 500.
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Originally posted by ferrari528
why does grandpa need RWD?
Hehehehe... I guess the same argument can be raised with Cadillac then right?
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Magazines like rwd, and like lutz said, winning magazine reviews sells cars.
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