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		<title>Chevrolet Malibu</title>
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		<updated>2006-12-16T09:18:28Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Buickdriver: Chevrolet Malibu moved to Chevrolet Malibu on wheels on wheels on wheels on wheels!: Willy on Wheels!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;[[Image:Chevrolet-Malibu-68.jpg|right|250px|Chevrolet Malibu]]&lt;br /&gt;
The &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Chevrolet]] Malibu&#039;&#039;&#039; (named for Malibu, California) is a mid-size car produced in the United States by [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]]. It is marketed in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Israel. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
===1964-1972===&lt;br /&gt;
The first Malibu was the top-line [[Chevrolet Chevelle]] from 1964 to 1972. 1964 was the very first production year of the Malibu (known to enthusiasts as the Chevelle Malibu).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===1973-1977===&lt;br /&gt;
The Malibu was restyled for the 1973 model year. Models included the base &#039;&#039;&#039;Chevelle Deluxe&#039;&#039;&#039;, mid-range &#039;&#039;&#039;Malibu&#039;&#039;&#039; and the top-line &#039;&#039;&#039;Laguna&#039;&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For 1974, the Deluxe was dropped, and the Malibu became the entry-level Chevelle. The Laguna trim package was replaced with the Malibu Classic. The Laguna S-3 model was introduced to replace the SS, and continued through 1976.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===1978-1983===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:800px-1978-1983_Malibu.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Third generation Chevrolet Malibu]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:800px-19804.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Rare 1980 Chevrolet Malibu SS]]&lt;br /&gt;
For the 1978 model year, the Malibu name replaced the [[Chevrolet Chevelle|Chevelle]] name on all mid-sized Chevrolets except the [[Chevrolet Monte Carlo|Monte Carlo]] coupe. This was a downsized version compared to previous mid-sized Chevrolets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Three bodystyles were produced (station wagon, sedan, and coupe); the 2-door coupe (reminiscent of the 1964 Chevelle hardtop) was last produced in 1981.  In recent years, the coupe has been sought after by drag racers and usually spotted as street machines.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] did seem to consider a performance variant of the Malibu. A Malibu sport coupe called the Black Sterling appeared on the 1978 auto show circuit with a sharp black-over-silver two-tone paint, a spoiler at the rear, what looks like 15-inch wheels and tires and, presumably, the 350 V-8 that would only come in Malibu station wagons and El Caminos. The Black Sterling obviously never made it to production and seems to have disappeared from most people&#039;s memories.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A very rare 1980 Malibu M80 was a dealer package for only North and South Carolina in an effort to revive the [[muscle car]] era. It was however mostly aimed at Nascar fans who regularly traveled to Darlington Raceway. To this day, its unknown how many are left or were actually produced. There was no factory Malibu SS option available from 1978-83. The SS only came in the El Camino.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The 4-door Malibu was also used in fleets, especially for law enforcement usage.  Right after the [[Chevrolet Nova]] ceased production, the &#039;&#039;&#039;9C1&#039;&#039;&#039; police option was transitioned over to the Malibu, filling a void for mid-sized police vehicles.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
GM Canada also produced a special order of Malibu sedans around 1981 for the Iraqi government, although the order was cancelled.  These Malibus were auctioned off at a greatly reduced price.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Engines====&lt;br /&gt;
* 1980-1981 [[Chevrolet Small-Block engine#350|350]] 5.7&amp;amp;nbsp;L (350&amp;amp;nbsp;in³) [[V8]]&lt;br /&gt;
1980-1981-Chevrolet 3.8 liter V-6 2bbl &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The 1982 Malibu shared GM&#039;s redesignated [[rear wheel drive]] G platform with cars like the [[Pontiac Grand Prix]] and [[Oldsmobile Cutlass]]. 1982 was the final year that a Malibu Classic was marketed; Malibus were produced as 4-door sedans until 1983 when it was replaced by the [[front wheel drive]] [[Chevrolet Celebrity]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===1997-2003===&lt;br /&gt;
A new [[front-wheel drive]] Malibu was introduced in 1997 on an extended wheelbase version of the GM N platform with [[Pontiac Grand Am]], [[Buick Skylark]], [[Oldsmobile Achieva]], and [[Oldsmobile Alero]]. All N-body Malibus were produced at the Oklahoma City Assembly plant (after 2003 it was retooled to build the GMT360 SUVs) and the Wilmington Assembly plant (after 1999), before moving production to Lansing, Michigan.   The Wilmington plant was then retooled to build the [[Saturn L-Series]] in 1999.  The [[Oldsmobile Cutlass]] was a clone of the Malibu as a stopgap vehicle before the [[Oldsmobile Alero]]. It replaced the [[Chevrolet Corsica]]. Power came from a 2.4&amp;amp;nbsp;L 150&amp;amp;nbsp;[[HP|hp]] (112&amp;amp;nbsp;kW) [[Straight-4|I4]] or 3.1&amp;amp;nbsp;L 155&amp;amp;nbsp;[[HP|hp]] (116&amp;amp;nbsp;kW) [[V6]]. The Malibu was &#039;&#039;Motor Trend&#039;&#039; magazine&#039;s Car of the Year for 1997.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
1997 to 1999 Malibus had a front grille with the Malibu logo in silver in the center; 2000 to 2003 models, including the Classic had the blue [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] emblem on the front grille. 1997 to 1999 LS models were sometimes equipped with special gold-colored badges (the rear Malibu lettering and logo).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The 3.1&amp;amp;nbsp;L [[V6|V6]] was updated in 2000 with 170&amp;amp;nbsp;[[HP|hp]] (127&amp;amp;nbsp;kW) and the 4-cylinder was dropped.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Engines====&lt;br /&gt;
* 1997-2003 [[GM 60-Degree V6 engine#LG8|LG8]] 3.1&amp;amp;nbsp;L (191&amp;amp;nbsp;in³) [[V6]]&lt;br /&gt;
* 1997-1999 [[GM Quad-4 engine#LD9|LD9]] 2.4&amp;amp;nbsp;L (146&amp;amp;nbsp;in³) [[Straight-4|I4]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===2004-present===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:800px-2005_Chevy_Malibu.jpg|right|thumb|250px|2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:800px-2006_Chevrolet_Malibu_Maxx_SS.jpg|right|thumb|250px|2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Malibu name was moved to the new Epsilon platform for 2004, but the previous car remained in production as the [[Chevrolet Classic]] for car rental and fleet use, which was discontinued in 2006. The new Epsilon-based Malibu comes in two bodystyles, a standard 4-door sedan and a 4-door &#039;&#039;&#039;Malibu Maxx&#039;&#039;&#039; station wagon. This is [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]]&#039;s first station wagon since the discontinuation of the [[Chevrolet Caprice]] wagon in 1996.  The Malibu Maxx competes with the [[Dodge Magnum]] and other station wagons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Base power comes from a 2.2&amp;amp;nbsp;L Ecotec L61 [[Straight-4|I4]] which produces 145&amp;amp;nbsp;[[HP|hp]] (108&amp;amp;nbsp;kW). &#039;&#039;LS&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;LT&#039;&#039; trims get a 3.5&amp;amp;nbsp;L 200&amp;amp;nbsp;[[HP|hp]] (149&amp;amp;nbsp;kW) High Value LX9 [[V6]]. A remote starter is also available, which was introduced on several other GM vehicles for 2004.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Malibu is manufactured at GM&#039;s &#039;&#039;Fairfax #2&#039;&#039; factory in Kansas City, Kansas.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Engines====&lt;br /&gt;
* 2004-2005 - 2.2&amp;amp;nbsp;L (134&amp;amp;nbsp;in³) &#039;&#039;[[GM Ecotec engine|Ecotec]]&#039;&#039; [[Straight-4|I4]]&lt;br /&gt;
* 2004-2005 - 3.5&amp;amp;nbsp;L &#039;&#039;[[GM High Value engine#LX9|LX9]]&#039;&#039; [[V6]]&lt;br /&gt;
* 2006-present - 3.9&amp;amp;nbsp;L &#039;&#039;[[GM High Value engine#LZ9|LZ9]]&#039;&#039; [[V6]] &#039;&#039;SS&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===SS===&lt;br /&gt;
A special &#039;&#039;SS&#039;&#039; trim will be introduced on the Malibu and Malibu Maxx with the 3.9&amp;amp;nbsp;L &#039;&#039;[[GM High Value engine#LZ9|LZ9]]&#039;&#039; [[V6|V6]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==2010-2011==&lt;br /&gt;
The Malibu will be redesigned for either the 2010 or 2011 model year. It will be built on the long-wheelbase Epsilon platform shared with the [[Saturn Aura]], [[Pontiac G6]] and Malibu Maxx. Because the sedan is growing in size, the Maxx will be dropped. GM has been criticized for having repetitive models in its various brands, so the Epsilon lineup will be much more focused. The Malibu will be designed to be more American in terms of style and driving dynamics, the Aura will be designed to be more European, and the G6 is designed to be sporty and exciting.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Main Competitors 1964-1972==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Dodge Coronet]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Ford Fairlane]]/[[Ford Torino|Torino]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Mercury Comet]]/[[Mercury Montego|Montego]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Plymouth Belvedere]]/[[Plymouth Satellite|Satellite]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Main Competitors 1973-1977==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Dodge Coronet]]/[[Dodge Monaco|Monaco]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Ford Torino]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Mercury Montego]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Plymouth Satellite]]/[[Plymouth Fury|Fury]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Main Competitors 1978-1983==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Dodge Aspen]]/[[Dodge Diplomat|Diplomat]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Ford Granada]]/[[Ford LTD II|LTD II]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Mercury Monarch]]/[[Mercury Cougar|Cougar]] (excluding XR-7)&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Plymouth Volare]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Main Competitors 1997-present==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Dodge Stratus]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Ford Contour]]/&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Honda Accord]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Hyundai Sonata]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Kia Optima]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Mazda 626]]/[[Mazda 6|6]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Mercury Mystique]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Nissan Altima]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Plymouth Breeze]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Subaru Legacy]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Toyota Camry]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Volkswagen Jetta]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.chevrolet.com/malibu/ The official website of the Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.maliburacing.com/ Maliburacing.com The 78-83 Malibu Performance Site]&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Malibu Chevrolet Malibu], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chevrolet_Malibu&amp;amp;action=history contributors].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Classic Cars]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Buick Lucerne</title>
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		<updated>2006-12-16T09:17:42Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Buickdriver: Buick Lucerne moved to WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;[[image:2007_Lucerne_goldleft.jpg|right|400px|thumb|&#039;&#039;&#039;The 2007 [[Buick]] Lucerne]]&lt;br /&gt;
The &#039;&#039;&#039;Buick Lucerne&#039;&#039;&#039; is a full-size [[automobile]] sold by the [[Buick]] division of [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]] that replaces the [[Buick Park Avenue|Park Avenue]] and the [[Buick LeSabre|LeSabre]] in 2006. Although the [[rear-wheel drive]] &#039;&#039;GM Zeta platform&#039;&#039; was considered, the production Lucerne introduced at the Chicago Auto Show on February 9, 2005, is a [[front-wheel drive]] derivative of the G-body [[Buick LeSabre]]. Initial sales of the Lucerne have been strong, with the car claiming 24% of the full-size sedan market in the United States.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
See Wikicars&#039; comprehensive &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Buick Lucerne Review]]&#039;&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Recent Changes=== &lt;br /&gt;
The Lucerne was brand new for the 2006 model year, and little has been changed for 2007.  Gold Mist Metallic and Light Quartz Metallic were added to the lineup of exterior colors, and interior options have been upgraded to include items such as a new navigation package and new colors.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Styles and Major Options===&lt;br /&gt;
The 2007 Lucerne is available in three trims: the CX, CXL, and CXS.  They share two engines among them, with the CXL being the only trim to offer a choice between the two, and all are equipped with a 4-speed [[automatic transmission]] and [[rear wheel drive]].  Other features include:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Lucerne CX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*3.8L 197[[hp]] [[V6]] engine&lt;br /&gt;
*16&amp;quot; machined alloy wheels&lt;br /&gt;
*8-way (6-way power) driver&#039;s seat&lt;br /&gt;
*Cloth seating and door trim&lt;br /&gt;
*Manual front air-conditioning&lt;br /&gt;
*6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Cruise Control]]&lt;br /&gt;
*OnStar&lt;br /&gt;
*Power windows, locks, mirrors&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Lucerne CXL&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[image:2007_Lucerne_darkonroadleft.jpg|right|350px|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
Adds to or replaces CX features with:&lt;br /&gt;
*4.6L 275[[hp]] [[V8]] engine&lt;br /&gt;
*Available 3.8L 197[[hp]] [[V6]] engine&lt;br /&gt;
*17&amp;quot; painted alloy wheels&lt;br /&gt;
*8-way (6-way power) front bucket seats&lt;br /&gt;
*Leather seating and leatherette door trim&lt;br /&gt;
*Leather shift knob and steering wheel&lt;br /&gt;
*Dual zone automatic climate control&lt;br /&gt;
*HomeLink Wireless Control System&lt;br /&gt;
*Rainsense rain detecting wipers&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Lucerne CXS&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Adds to or replaces CXL features with:&lt;br /&gt;
*4.6L 275[[hp]] [[V8]] engine&lt;br /&gt;
*StabiliTrak [[electronic stability control]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Adaptive sport [[suspension]]&lt;br /&gt;
*18&amp;quot; painted alloy wheels&lt;br /&gt;
*8-way power heated front bucket seats&lt;br /&gt;
*9-speaker harman/kardon AM/FM/XM/CD audio system&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Pricing===&lt;br /&gt;
Today&#039;s actual prices for the [[Buick]] Lucerne can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/buick/lucerne/prices CarsDirect].&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Lucerne Trims&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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CX&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
CXL [[V6]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
CXL [[V8]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
CXS&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;MSRP&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
$25,660&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
$28,675&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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$30,685&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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$34,690&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Invoice&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;tr bgcolor=#ffffcc&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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$24,248&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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$27,097&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
$28,997&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
$32,782&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/tr&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
===Gas Mileage===&lt;br /&gt;
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Trim&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[V6]] [[automatic transmission|auto]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[V8]] [[automatic transmission|auto]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/tr&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;td colspan=2 bgcolor=#cccccc&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;MPG&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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19/28&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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17/25&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Reliability===&lt;br /&gt;
As a brand new model in 2006, the Lucerne has yet to establish any reputation for reliability.  However, Consumer Reports states that &amp;quot;first year reliability has been above average.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Safety===&lt;br /&gt;
The 2007 Lucerne performed well in safety tests carried out by the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA.]  For side-impact crash tests, the Lucerne received 4-Star ratings, and for all front-impact and rollover tests, it received the highest 5-Star rating.  Some of the standard safety equipment found on all models of the Lucerne includes:&lt;br /&gt;
*ABS and driveline [[traction control]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Front and rear anti-roll bars&lt;br /&gt;
*Four wheel [[anti-lock brakes]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Driver/passenger front- and side-impact [[airbag]]s&lt;br /&gt;
*1st/2nd row overhead [[airbag]]s&lt;br /&gt;
*Occupancy sensors&lt;br /&gt;
*Side impact bars&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Photos===&lt;br /&gt;
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===Colors===&lt;br /&gt;
Colors for the 2007 Lucerne will vary by trim, and a complete list is viewable at [http://www.carsdirect.com/buick/lucerne/colors CarsDirect.com.]  Some of the available combinations include:&lt;br /&gt;
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*Black Onyx&lt;br /&gt;
*Crimson Pearl Tintcoat&lt;br /&gt;
*Gold Mist Metallic&lt;br /&gt;
*Ming Blue Metallic&lt;br /&gt;
*Platinum Metallic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sharkskin&lt;br /&gt;
*White Opal&lt;br /&gt;
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*Cocoa/Cashmere&lt;br /&gt;
*Cocoa/Shale&lt;br /&gt;
*Ebony&lt;br /&gt;
*Titanium&lt;br /&gt;
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===Main Competitors===&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Mazda Mazda6]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Volkswagen Passat]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Honda Accord]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Toyota Camry]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Hyundai Sonata]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Dodge Charger]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Nissan Maxima]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Ford Fusion]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hybrid Models==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Unique Attributes==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Resale Values==&lt;br /&gt;
According to [http://www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book,] &amp;quot;In terms of resale value, the Lucerne is projected to fare about as well as its domestic competitors, but do considerably worse than its more expensive import-brand competitors.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Criticisms==&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;quot;Though standard features are plenty, common near luxury items like full one-touch windows, a split fold-down rear seat and either a telescoping steering wheel or power-adjustable pedals aren&#039;t available.&amp;quot; - Edmunds.com&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;quot;I&#039;m disappointed that you can&#039;t get adjustable pedals or a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.&amp;quot; - Cars.com&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;quot;Buick styled the Lucerne to have a clean and attractive look. It&#039;s nothing too exciting?&amp;quot; - Edmunds.com&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;quot;If you can&#039;t get comfortable with the idea of picking a domestic brand versus a higher-image import, you may not care for the new Lucerne. This cleanly-crafted four-door looks good enough to earn more youthful (read fiftyish) buyers than the previous Park Avenue, but it&#039;s still no kids&#039; cool cruiser.&amp;quot; - Kelley Blue Book&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;quot;...fuel economy is not much better than mediocre.&amp;quot; - Cars.com&lt;br /&gt;
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==Current Generation: (2006–Present)==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like the similar 2005 [[Pontiac Bonneville]], the Lucerne uses a [[Cadillac]] &#039;&#039;[[Cadillac Northstar|Northstar]]&#039;&#039; [[V8]] engine in addition to the standard Buick &#039;&#039;3800&#039;&#039; [[V6]]. The Lucerne also became the first V8-powered Buick car since the demise of the [[Buick Roadmaster|Roadmaster]] in 1996. The Lucerne is also available with the [[Chevrolet Corvette|Corvette]]&#039;s Magnetic Ride Control, an active suspension technology.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Lucerne&#039;s base price is lower than that of the LeSabre, its predecessor, though the V8 option causes the price to reach Park Avenue levels. Thus, the [[V6|V6]] options are considered LeSabre replacements, while the V8 option is meant to replace the Park Avenue.&lt;br /&gt;
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In keeping with Buick tradition, the Lucerne features &amp;quot;Ventiports&amp;quot; on the front fenders corresponding to the number of cylinders in the engine — three on each side for the [[V6|V6]] or four on each side for the V8 Northstar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Buick intends the new vehicle to compete with the [[Toyota Avalon]] and [[Mercury Grand Marquis]] in the near-luxury segment, while it is also expected to compete with the [[Hyundai Azera]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Some similarities exist between the Lucerne and GM&#039;s last representative in the near-luxury segment, the [[Oldsmobile Aurora]]: In 2001, the Aurora was upsized, and replaced both the [[Oldsmobile 88|Eighty Eight]] and [[Oldsmobile 98|Ninety Eight]]/Regency as the flagship Oldsmobile. It was also available with 3.5&amp;amp;nbsp;L [[V6|V6]] and 4.0&amp;amp;nbsp;L V8 engines. However, unlike the Lucerne, the Aurora could only be had with five-passenger seating. The Lucerne can be ordered in either five or six-passenger configurations.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Engines:====&lt;br /&gt;
* 3.8&amp;amp;nbsp;L &#039;&#039;3800&#039;&#039; [[V6]], 197&amp;amp;nbsp;[[HP|hp]] and 227&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;ft·lbff&lt;br /&gt;
* 4.6&amp;amp;nbsp;L &#039;&#039;[[Cadillac Northstar|Northstar]]&#039;&#039; [[V8]], 275&amp;amp;nbsp;[[HP|hp]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Worldwide==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Design quirks and oddities==&lt;br /&gt;
In the December 2005 conclusion of &#039;&#039;The Apprentice: Martha Stewart&#039;&#039;, winner Dawna Stone was admitted into Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to work with the company&#039;s &#039;&#039;Body + Soul&#039;&#039; magazine. At the celebration, Stewart refused to give Stone champagne, instead giving her the keys to a Buick Lucerne for hers to keep. Promotion of the vehicle had been a task for teams earlier in the competition.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Awards==&lt;br /&gt;
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==See also==&lt;br /&gt;
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==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
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This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Lucerne Buick Lucerne], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buick_Lucerne&amp;amp;action=history contributors].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Buick vehicles|Lucerne]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Luxury vehicles]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:2000s automobiles]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Buick LaCrosse</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Buickdriver: Buick LaCrosse moved to Buick LaCrosse on wheels!: Wheels!&lt;/p&gt;
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| [[Buick]]&lt;br /&gt;
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! style=&amp;quot;background-color: #3399FF;&amp;quot; | Production&lt;br /&gt;
| 2005-Present&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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! style=&amp;quot;background-color: #3399FF;&amp;quot; | Class&lt;br /&gt;
| Midsize Sedan&lt;br /&gt;
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! style=&amp;quot;background-color: #3399FF;&amp;quot; | Engine&lt;br /&gt;
| 3.6 liter (3564cc) V-6 &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt; 3.8 liter (3800cc) V-6&lt;br /&gt;
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! style=&amp;quot;background-color: #3399FF;&amp;quot; | Wheelbase&lt;br /&gt;
| 101.5 inches(2807mm)&lt;br /&gt;
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! style=&amp;quot;background-color: #3399FF;&amp;quot; | Length&lt;br /&gt;
| 198.1 inches(5032mm) &lt;br /&gt;
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| 73 inches(1854mm) &lt;br /&gt;
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| 57.4 inches(1458mm) &lt;br /&gt;
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| 1585 lbs.(719 kg) &lt;br /&gt;
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| [[Buick Century]]&lt;br /&gt;
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| 4-Door Sedan &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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The &#039;&#039;&#039;Buick LaCrosse&#039;&#039;&#039; is a mid-size [[Buick]] sedan [[automobile]] introduced in the United States for the 2005 model year, replacing Buick&#039;s [[Buick Century|Century]] and [[Buick Regal|Regal]] models. Engine choices include a 3.8&amp;amp;nbsp;L &#039;&#039;3800&#039;&#039; [[V6]] and a 3.6&amp;amp;nbsp;L &#039;&#039;HFV6&#039;&#039; [[V6|V6]], while power is routed to the [[front wheel drive|front wheels]] via a GM 4T65-E [[automatic transmission]]. The LaCrosse rides on an updated version of the GM W platform. &lt;br /&gt;
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See WikiCars&#039; comprehensive &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Buick LaCrosse Review]]&#039;&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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Three trim lines are offered:&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;CX&#039;&#039;&#039;: Base model with the GM 3800 engine&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;CXL&#039;&#039;&#039;: Well-equipped, with the GM 3800 engine&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;CXS&#039;&#039;&#039;: Sportier model with the new GM High Feature engine&lt;br /&gt;
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The new model, as is generally the case with Buick, stresses quality and reliability over styling or performance. Early press commentary noted somewhat unfavorably that the car looks very similar to Buicks of the past decade, and to the recent [[Ford Taurus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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The name was reputedly chosen as a reference to the sport of lacrosse, seen as popular with a younger, more active demographic which Buick wishes to pull into its showrooms. &lt;br /&gt;
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In Canada, however, the car is called the &#039;&#039;&#039;Allure&#039;&#039;&#039;. News reports indicated that [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]] had to scrap the name &#039;&#039;LaCrosse&#039;&#039; for the Canadian market after discovering the term referred to onanism in Québecois slang. Ironically, the car, badged either way, is manufactured at the Oshawa Car Assembly, located in Canada. The Allure name was taken from a Buick show car of the early 2000s.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Super==&lt;br /&gt;
A V8 powered LaCrosse &#039;&#039;&#039;Super&#039;&#039;&#039; is reportedly in development as a mid-year 2007 model. Styling is said to take cues from Buick&#039;s 2004 Velite Concept, with some analysts considering the fact that the LaCrosse Super may be an entirely different model based on a RWD platform. The LaCrosse Super would be a personal coupe rather than a family sedan, yet still retain the LaCrosse badge (Similar to the coupe and sedan versions of the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and GXP). This would replace the Buick Riviera that was dropped from the Buick line in 1999, with no successor. More than likely, if the LaCrosse Super is a RWD personal coupe, we will see either the 5.3L DOD V8 at 303[[HP|HP]] or 4.6L Northstar V8 at 275[[HP|HP]] mated to a 5 or 6 speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Future==&lt;br /&gt;
The W-body cars (&#039;&#039;&#039;Buick LaCrosse&#039;&#039;&#039;, [[Chevrolet Impala]], [[Chevrolet Monte Carlo]] and [[Pontiac Grand Prix]]) may cease production in 2008, due to GM&#039;s closure of the [[Oshawa Car Assembly]] (Plant #2) line that produces them.  The Buick Lacrosse is supposed to switch to the Epsilon II platform in 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
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==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.buick.com/lacrosse/ Official Buick LaCrosse page]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Buick vehicles|LaCrosse]]&lt;br /&gt;
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