I must begin by admitting that I’ve been a die-hard Buick fan ever since I fell in love with the Grand Sport convertible in the late ‘60s. Once I grew out of my desire for a muscle car, Buick became the vehicle in that sweet-spot between luxury and real common sense. They’re stylish, sophisticated vehicles that, at the same time, deliver unmistakable value.
It wasn’t so long ago I put truck springs on my ’93 Roadmaster station wagon and hauled everything from as many sheets of drywall as the back would hold to a full load of gravel on top of a tarp. No one is harder on a vehicle than I am, and Buick has always come through for me. At 175,000 miles I traded in the station wagon but, since then I have talked to Roadmaster owners that have driven theirs for 250,000 and over 350,000 miles. Now I’m never surprised to hear how far someone has driven their Buick.
When I look at the all-new 2011 LaCrosse I see a vehicle that has redefined world-class in every way; it’s a visual knock-out and a technological marvel. Both the interior and exterior have sculptured lines the Europeans haven’t even thought of yet. My wife Patricia and I are both artists, so we can appreciate the truly phenomenal design innovations both inside and outside this new LaCrosse. It’s a work of art on wheels and then some.
You could pay $70,000, $80,000 even $100,000 for a vehicle this technologically advanced but why would you when the new LaCrosse is tens of thousands less. I don’t believe it’s possible to get more for your vehicle dollar than you do in the new LaCrosse. Even standing still this vehicle will move you.
The Ice Blue Ambient lighting in the interior is nothing less than enchanting. This is one of the most elegant interiors I have ever seen. Every possible option is available in the LaCrosse but the real hook is the unbelievable ride. The six speed automatic moves through the gears so effortlessly you probably won’t even stop to consider how much it is saving you on gas.
My wife is a real fan of the available remote start and heated front drive and passenger seat because we rarely have room to get a car in the garage and everyone knows how cold it gets on a snowy January morning. The available all-wheel drive will come in handy on those days as well.
The headrest mounted available dual DVD players are neatly tucked away when the kids aren’t with you but are a life saver on a trip of any length. I think the OnStar stolen vehicle assist and vehicle slowdown are like insurance and fire extinguishers. You hope you never need them but you’re happy to have them everyday.
The LaCrosse comes with either a 182 horsepower four-cylinder or a 280 horsepower V-6. I have always been a fan of the General Motors V-6 power plant because it delivers the fuel efficiency associated with 4-cylinder motors not that long ago but it has the power you would only expect from a V-8.
Being a V-6 fan, I was really amazed at the acceleration you get with the 4-cylinder. No problem getting on the highway or passing in this baby. As gas prices continue to rise, it could quickly convert me to the more economical 4-cylinder platform.
When you start thinking about driving the all-new 2011 Buick LaCrosse, think about the folks at Marquitz Buick Cadillac GMC in Troy, Missouri. The Marquitz team is always knowledgeable, friendly and professional. They know the vehicles in and out and in my experience, no one will work harder to get to a payment that works for you and send you home in a new Buick, Cadillac or GMC. They’re not out to take advantage of you like some of those guys in the city. Marquitz will treat you like a friend and neighbor every time and hat’s why they have so many return customers.
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