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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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Buick Excelle

A new compact from Buick based on Opel Astra. It should be available in the USA late next year.



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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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I saw that the other day. I kind of like it . . . except for the rear spoiler and perhaps a little larger wheel tire package. Nothing too distictive about it, but relatively attractive in my opinion.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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That looks pretty nice.

It should be a good seller now that the U.S. government has declared war on Toyota.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Reminds me of a Saturn, but I do like it...
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 05:07 AM
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Walt is that a Shar-pei as your avatar?
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 05:52 AM
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Walt is that a Shar-pei as your avatar?

Yup. His name is Midnight. He's a rescue dog and my BFF.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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We have had Shar-peis over the yrs. My wife just bought a miniature girl. 12wks old now.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Star
A new compact from Buick based on Opel Astra. It should be available in the USA late next year.

Hmmm, Chinese letters on the trunk.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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Not bad, not bad at all!
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Very nice..
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Hmmm, Chinese letters on the trunk.
nice catch...

this thing looks pretty neat. its not great, but its a nice sort of car.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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The rear end reminds me of the current Lancer.


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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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The rear lights on both of those look like an angry smiley.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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The rear lights on both of those look like an angry smiley.
Like this one?
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by edumspeed
The rear end reminds me of the current Lancer.


I like the buick better... the rear doesn't seem near as tall as the Lancer.


And look what you did. You just compared to a Buick to a performance car. They are clearly doing something right
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mustangGT90210
I like the buick better... the rear doesn't seem near as tall as the Lancer.


And look what you did. You just compared to a Buick to a performance car. They are clearly doing something right
Me too. I always thought the Lancer's rear was made as a last minute deal or something.

It was dang time they did, don't you think?
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 02:17 AM
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That Buick's side glass, roof line, and trunk-width spoiler remind me of the jelly bean Taurus (last gen).
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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eh, I just dont like it all that much, I mean, it's not bad, I just dont get that "oooh, awesome" feeling
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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I just dont get that "oooh, awesome" feeling
Buicks don't do that.
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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At least, not since the GNX/60s-70s
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