Buick Verano Pro
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#34
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I just find nothing compelling about Buicks at all.
#35
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I will agree that Cadillacs, to some extent, are overpriced for what you get.....especially compared to Buicks.
Last edited by mmarshall; 04-26-21 at 10:47 AM.
#37
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I think you are living in the past, but that, of course, that is subjective, and opinions are opinions. And I'm not just pointing fingers here.....I myself have sometimes lived in the past.
I will agree that Cadillacs, to some extent, are overpriced for what you get.....especially compared to Buicks.
I will agree that Cadillacs, to some extent, are overpriced for what you get.....especially compared to Buicks.
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i think audi interiors have gone down hill in recent years. too much shiny plastic in particular. the maps on the main gauge cluster is a very cool feature though.
when i saw a Q5, Q7 on the road, i think meh for the most part. the Q8 is kind of cool (a de-tuned urus i guess). i do like the a5/s5 exterior very much. a4, a7, a8, not so much.
as for buicks, not really a fair comparison as buick is basically like acura, a 'premium' trim brand. not luxury.
when i saw a Q5, Q7 on the road, i think meh for the most part. the Q8 is kind of cool (a de-tuned urus i guess). i do like the a5/s5 exterior very much. a4, a7, a8, not so much.
as for buicks, not really a fair comparison as buick is basically like acura, a 'premium' trim brand. not luxury.
#39
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Buick, along with Acura and Infiniti, used to have same full-luxury-nameplate warranty (6/70 and 4/50) as Lexus, Lincoln, Cadillac, but recently, GM dialed it back to 5/60 and 3/36......same as Chevy and GMC's.
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Agreed that Buick is much like Acura (and maybe Infiniti), but, as to whether they are considered premium or luxury-brands, it depends a least in part on who is doing the ratings. GM itself considers Buick a "premium" brand between Chevy and Cadillac (which might also be the case for GMC)
Buick, along with Acura and Infiniti, used to have same full-luxury-nameplate warranty (6/70 and 4/50) as Lexus, Lincoln, Cadillac, but recently, GM dialed it back to 5/60 and 3/36......same as Chevy and GMC's.
Buick, along with Acura and Infiniti, used to have same full-luxury-nameplate warranty (6/70 and 4/50) as Lexus, Lincoln, Cadillac, but recently, GM dialed it back to 5/60 and 3/36......same as Chevy and GMC's.
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mercedes and bmw in particular don't have parent massive brand sales (like audo with vw) to rely on and so HAD to expand their lines to survive.
but buick clearly doesn't make anything like an s-class, so they've never going to be considered a luxury brand.
#42
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I agree on the piano black trim and the touchscreens, but the quality of their interiors is truly fantastic...
#43
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So does Buick, if you look at the base 24K FWD Encores, and the Encore GXs with the puny 1.2L turbo engine and CVT.
The new 2021 Envision admittedly looks a lot better than the old Envision, but IMO......(and I know some people will not believe this)......the Encore GX has better materials inside, particularly in front. The Envision is maybe a little nicer in back, where the Encore GX has some cost-cutting.
The Envision, though, does have one major advantage over the Encore GX....a much nicer and more refined 2.0L turbo-four power-plant, although the Encore GX's 1.3L turbo-three isn't bad if driven with a light foot.
We also might be getting a little off-topic...the new Verano.
I think a Buick Envison compared to the cheapest stuff is a fair comparison.
The Envision, though, does have one major advantage over the Encore GX....a much nicer and more refined 2.0L turbo-four power-plant, although the Encore GX's 1.3L turbo-three isn't bad if driven with a light foot.
We also might be getting a little off-topic...the new Verano.
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The new 2021 Envision admittedly looks a lot better than the old Envision, but IMO......(and I know some people will not believe this)......the Encore GX has better materials inside, particularly in front. The Envision is maybe a little nicer in back, where the Encore GX has some cost-cutting.
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Last edited by Toys4RJill; 04-27-21 at 04:27 AM.
#45
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For sure Buick has some cheaper options, but it is a fact that Mercedes and BMW are focusing on the entry level FWD segments....Mercedes has two FWD sedan offerings...BMW now has a FWD four door sedan and it is cheaper to get into a FWD sedan at Mercedes and BMW than it is at Lexus. Go figure Cadillac and Lincoln no longer have FWD sedans...