I am the car guy in the family and everyone ask for my recomendation when they are going to purchase a new car.
My sister had an 03 Accord I4 Sedan she gave to her son when he turned 21. She now drives an 06 Honda Pilot 2wd.
She now wants a midsize sedan. It has to be an American nameplate. The striking price has to be under $30k. So that does not include tax,license, and things like transportation fees.
So what does the board think of the new Buick LaCrosse? MSRP starts at just under $28K
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2010 Buick LaCrosse
Dimensions Summary TRIM: Sedan CX Sedan
VEHICLE EPA Classification Mid-Size
ENGINE Engine Order Code LF1
Engine TypeGas V6
Displacement 3.0L/183 ci
Fuel System SIDI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 255 @ 6900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 217 @ 5100
TRANSMISSION Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code MH2
Trans Type 6 Speed Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Second Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Third Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Fourth Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Fifth Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Reverse Ratio 1)- TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio 1)2.77
MILEAGE EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)18 (est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)27 (est)
ELECTRICAL Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)512
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)- TBD -
COOLING SYSTEM Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)- TBD -
WEIGHT INFORMATION Base Curb Weight (lbs)3948
TRAILERING Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)100
SUSPENSION Suspension Type - Front MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear 4-link
BRAKES Brake Type Power
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)- TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)- TBD -
TIRES Front Tire Order CodeQFV
Rear Tire Order CodeQFV
Front Tire Size P245/50R17
Rear Tire Size P245/50R17
Spare Tire Size Compact
WHEELS Front Wheel Size (in)17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in)17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
STEERING Steering TypePower Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio 1), Overall- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)- TBD -
FUEL TANK Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)18.4
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Wheelbase (in)111.7
Length, Overall (in)196.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)73.1
Height, Overall (in)59.2
Tread Width, Front (in)61.7
Tread Width, Rear (in)62
Min Ground Clearance (in)- TBD -
Liftover Height (in)- TBD -
CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS Trunk Volume (ft³)13.3
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS Passenger Capacity5
Passenger Volume (ft³)- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)38
Front Leg Room (in)41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)57.4
Front Hip Room (in)55.2
Second Head Room (in)37.3
Second Leg Room (in)40.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)56
Second Hip Room (in)53.9
SUMMARY Vehicle Name LaCrosse
Body Style4 Door Sedan CX
My sister had an 03 Accord I4 Sedan she gave to her son when he turned 21. She now drives an 06 Honda Pilot 2wd.
She now wants a midsize sedan. It has to be an American nameplate. The striking price has to be under $30k. So that does not include tax,license, and things like transportation fees.
So what does the board think of the new Buick LaCrosse? MSRP starts at just under $28K
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2010 Buick LaCrosse
Dimensions Summary TRIM: Sedan CX Sedan
VEHICLE EPA Classification Mid-Size
ENGINE Engine Order Code LF1
Engine TypeGas V6
Displacement 3.0L/183 ci
Fuel System SIDI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 255 @ 6900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 217 @ 5100
TRANSMISSION Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code MH2
Trans Type 6 Speed Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Second Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Third Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Fourth Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Fifth Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio 1)- TBD -
Reverse Ratio 1)- TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio 1)2.77
MILEAGE EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)18 (est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)27 (est)
ELECTRICAL Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)512
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)- TBD -
COOLING SYSTEM Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)- TBD -
WEIGHT INFORMATION Base Curb Weight (lbs)3948
TRAILERING Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)100
SUSPENSION Suspension Type - Front MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear 4-link
BRAKES Brake Type Power
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)- TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)- TBD -
TIRES Front Tire Order CodeQFV
Rear Tire Order CodeQFV
Front Tire Size P245/50R17
Rear Tire Size P245/50R17
Spare Tire Size Compact
WHEELS Front Wheel Size (in)17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in)17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
STEERING Steering TypePower Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio 1), Overall- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)- TBD -
FUEL TANK Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)18.4
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Wheelbase (in)111.7
Length, Overall (in)196.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)73.1
Height, Overall (in)59.2
Tread Width, Front (in)61.7
Tread Width, Rear (in)62
Min Ground Clearance (in)- TBD -
Liftover Height (in)- TBD -
CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS Trunk Volume (ft³)13.3
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS Passenger Capacity5
Passenger Volume (ft³)- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)38
Front Leg Room (in)41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)57.4
Front Hip Room (in)55.2
Second Head Room (in)37.3
Second Leg Room (in)40.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)56
Second Hip Room (in)53.9
SUMMARY Vehicle Name LaCrosse
Body Style4 Door Sedan CX