Massachusetts Buick Car Dealers

To lease or not to lease, that is the question

rainman, Very nice review but I cannot agree with your comment on GM's service. My experience with Buick so far has been outstanding. They have answered every question that I've had and have gone out of their to make things right. Case in point: --researched compatible cell phones and cell phone companies not on the approved list. --paired my cell phone to the car. --diagnosed memory seat concern and taught me how to use it properly --extended my OnStar trial subscription from six months to one year --fixed my damaged rims (my fault) free of charge We've had similar positive experiences with our Chevy Malibu so I must give the new GM high marks when it comes to service during and after the sale.

I asked OnStar to extend my trial subscription from six months to one year and they did without much haggling or trouble. Thanks OnStar for that. Now back to reading the Owner's Manual.

I forgot to mention that Onstar is free for only six months on the 2011 Lacrosse. That really pissed me off because all the literature I read makes reference to one free year of Onstar. Perhaps GM has finally come to the realization that most people decline to continue after trial period because the price is so high. Besides, the portable GPS systems from Magellan and Garmin are much more versatile than the installed systems.

2011 Prices paid Well I picked up my 2011 CXS today. Although the experience was a pleasant one it took 4 ½ hours nonetheless. Here is how the deal went down. I ordered a 2010 CXS with the touring package, navigation and blind side alert system with an MRSP of $36,955 and invoice of $35,252. However, when the car arrived it was a 2011 with an MSRP of $38,250 and dealer factory invoice of $37,161. The dealer said that the blind side alert system was no longer a stand-alone option and must be purchased as part of a package that includes Xenon HID and Heads-up Display for $1,440. I was not pleased but it was too late to renege on the deal. So here are the final numbers: Price paid (Invoice of $37,161 + $500) = $37,661 Less trade-in (2000 Avalon XLS)……….($ 6,875) Kelly Blue Book Less Toyota conquest incentive…………($1,000) Add sales tax……………………………..+$1,862 Title, registration………………………….+$ 209 Documentation fee………………………..+$ 194 Total……………………………………….$32,051 Basically, I paid $37,661 for the car with an MRSP of $38,250. Not what I would call a good deal but comparable to what others are paying according to Edmunds TMV. Still, at almost $40,000 the Lacrosse does not appear to be as refined as the Avalon or the Lexus. I expect the Lacrosse will be heavily discounted in the future. Two quick observations: the AC is weak and the stereo, even with Harman Kardon, sounds very ordinary. I will give an update of my driving impressions after few hundred miles under my belt. .