GXPeon Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hi all. New member & long time GM fan. As the title states, I'm trying to figure out which W-body I want. Right now I own the Regal. I'm the second owner and the car has 45,000 orig. miles on it. Recently developed an electrical issue but it's in the shop right now. Absolutely mint otherwise. No dash rattles. Anyway, I came across a 2008 Lacrosse Super. Black with 62,000 miles. Test drove it and it's pretty quick yet composed all around. I read that the Super's were pretty rare. About 2500 were produced in a 2 year span. The car is on sale for $12,600 CDN. Black book value is $16,000 CDN. No accidents, local vehicle and it's being sold at the dealership where it was bought from brand new. My question to you all: Which one would YOU rather have? A mint S/C Buick or a slightly higher yet newer and rarer V8 Lacrosse? I can't have both and the decision is eating away at me. I don't mind keeping my GS but part of me wonders if the Super would be better in the long run? I plan to mod whichever one I keep. Hmm....Supercharger whine or loud V8 roar?? Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) BOTH. /end thread *the buick sounds like much more of a sleeper* D'oh! try again... I thought you had a 98 GTP here goes: I like both, in that Buicks are much more of a sleeper. However, the newer one sounds alot like the GXPs which tend to have too much power for their transmission. Edited November 14, 2013 by Crazy K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 the buick sounds like much more of a sleeper, They're both Buicks...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runt Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I'd be weary of the Super only because of Transmissions issues. As long as that car doesn't run the 4T65HD (the GXPs were known to smoke trannies at some point in their ownership) I'd really consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guz Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Is there any reason why you can not keep both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPeon Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Is there any reason why you can not keep both? I only own the Regal. The Lacrosse is at a dealership. I have a third car. No room or money for three cars. The Lacrosse uses the same transmission. I've learned that a Diablew tune with a tranny cooler can help extend the life of the transmission as well as wake up the engine quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 what is the third car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPeon Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 what is the third car? 2009 Pontiac G8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I think that debt isn't really a good thing... so i personally would pass unless you are sure you don't mind a new car payment. However the answer is Obvious: You need ALL Three!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 You deserve all three, figure out how to pay for them later. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I'd be pretty content with a G8 and Regal GS, but that's just me I say keep what ya got now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxie500XL Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 steal lacrosse super drivertrain, stick in regal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 The Regal GS can be made much faster then the Lacrosse Super. But if money isn't a worry and you don't want to modify, then the Super is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 from my notes: 06 MC SS(LS4) is a 14.0 car a 98 GS is a 15.0. you'll already be starting fairly quick with the lacrosse and it will sound glorious at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Sell me the G8 and buy the Lacrosse. Unless its a V6 then nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Lacrosse Supers have the 5.3 v8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Sell me the G8 and buy the Lacrosse. Unless its a V6 then nevermind. Lacrosse Supers have the 5.3 v8 G8 V6, perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPeon Posted November 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Lacrosse Supers have the 5.3 v8 Correct It is the second fastest Buick in history (behind the GNX). The Super is faster out of the box but the GS can be made to go faster (watch your timing though!) I don't have the money or room for 3 cars. Both Buicks are almost museum pieces but the Super has 15k more miles. I guess I gravitate towards rare car ownership? They only made 2500 Supers whereas they made over 17,000 GP GXPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 All I think anymore when someone brags about how rare their car is, is how hard it is to find parts when you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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