THe_DeTAiL3R Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Here's the choices, with the highest optioned engine available... Assuming they are all priced similar according to the amount of options available. Grand Prix GXP / Impala SS / Monte Carlo SS 5.3L Small Block pushrod V8 303 hp and 323 lb-ft of torque (GP GXP) Buick Lucerne CXL 4.6L DOHC V8 Northstar Engine 275 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque Buick LaCrosse CSX/Allure 3.6-liter VVT DOHC V6 240 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Lacrosse here. Basically for a few reasons: Can't beat the luxury Can't beat the ride over the GP/Impala/Monte Can't beat the quality of build Buick has And the styling of the Impala/Monte is easily beatable by any of the others mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Impala SS for me. Love the new style, love the new engine even more. On the same token, the Lucerne is a total let down. I mean c'mon: A Northstar V8 that can only manage 275hp?? My Infiniti pushes 265 with a 3.5L V6! Why bother with a V8 if they're not going to attach any balls to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 The Grand Prix looks the meanest though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 If you want Balls, Im sure there is a strapon available for it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Looks like a metallic hamster on steroids. IMO, that's the problem with most of Pontiac's cars over the last 5-7 years. Way too much body cladding and other useless add-ons. On the other hand, when they try to tone it down on the GTO, they tone it down too much anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 If you want Balls, Im sure there is a strapon available for it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92LuminaRS Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Personally I think the new impala looks like ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Lacrosse/Masturbation mobile for me. The Lucerne isn't a W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Looks like a metallic hamster on steroids. IMO, that's the problem with most of Pontiac's cars over the last 5-7 years. Way too much body cladding and other useless add-ons. On the other hand, when they try to tone it down on the GTO, they tone it down too much anyway... So true. Pontiac will never get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I don't see any body cladding on that GXP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I mean the extra skiritng on the front/rear bumpers, the flared wheel wells, the overly wide tires, and the extra crease lines in the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runt Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 GXP for me. Sure, I might have started with an Olds, but my heart has ALWAYS been with Pontiac, and Grand Prixs to be exact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam'ron Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 monte carlo ss here but i am biased... just wishing they will grow some balls and switch it back to RWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihela816 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 The Lacrosse is definitely the best looking of the bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I don't like a single one of them sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 The Lacrosse is definitely the best looking of the bunch. It's good but, it's tied for second with the Monte Carlo, it looks classic. I still say the GP takes the cake for appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I mean the extra skiritng on the front/rear bumpers, the flared wheel wells, the overly wide tires, and the extra crease lines in the hood. I guess, but if you want a plain, bland w-body sedan, you'd get an Impala. Jesus, does that car just LOOK lethargic? So plain looking, especially for an SS model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I think it is very much like the mid 90s Impala SS in that it looks plain jane. In other words, it's a sleeper. Granted, the new Impala blends in more than the older one did, but at least you have a chance of catching people off guard. On the other hand, racers will see the GP coming from a mile away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockgp Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 if the gxp had different wheels, i would def vote for it. since it doesn't, i'm in LOVE with the new monte ss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 The Lucerne isn't a W. Crap, I wasn't sure about that one. What body designation is it? I thought it was a W cause it looks so much like an Impala inside... Anyways, I chose the GXP. I don't like all the "bling" of the GXP compared to a loaded GT, but I still LOVE the 2004+ GP styling. I guess the Impala might be 2nd on my list. I haven't seen any new MCs since we aren't a Chevy dealership, but I assume they are much like an Impala just w/ 2 doors. I've gotten extremely bored of looking at LaCrosses at work, they just don't do anything for me. Those 3.6s are a nice engine though. I don't like the Lucerne at all, I think it's a Cadillac wannabe, FWIW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z284pwr Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Just because I have too, GXP..... But, really none, who the hell puts a 303 HP FWD combination together Oh oh, do they finally have a 5/6spd option for these cars yet? Or they still an automatic only? Get some balls GM and put a real drive train in one of these cars, come one. How pathetic can you get. Makes ya wonder if they want to go bankrupt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Just because I have too, GXP..... But, really none, who the hell puts a 303 HP FWD combination together Get some balls GM and put a real drive train in one of these cars, come one. How pathetic can you get. Makes ya wonder if they want to go bankrupt That's a good point. They know people would rather have a RWD transmission for these cars, why not offer it to the public. I'm sure they have they're reasons. My first guess is, the W-Body chassis isn't designed to have RWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z284pwr Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Just because I have too, GXP..... But, really none, who the hell puts a 303 HP FWD combination together Get some balls GM and put a real drive train in one of these cars, come one. How pathetic can you get. Makes ya wonder if they want to go bankrupt That's a good point. They know people would rather have a RWD transmission for these cars, why not offer it to the public. I'm sure they have they're reasons. My first guess is, the W-Body chassis isn't designed to have RWD. That why they need to grow more balls and just continue and bring back the Zeta chassis platform like they were planning on doing until they scraped it. Maybe they need to take a few things from the Holden division, since they seem to have their heads out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 GXP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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