If the driver likes Impala's then the SS is the choice probably 10grand cheaper
69 Nova SS said
Feb 4, 2017
We has a 2007 Impala SS a few years back, it was a great car with some jam for passing.
Good luck in your quest.
PRODUCTION #'s & TOTAL MADE for the Impala SS
2006: 19920
* 1484 Medium Montana (Laser) Blue (21U) * 1545 Sport Red (63U) * 3272 White (40U) * 4777 Light Tarnished Silver (Silverstone) (67U) * 8712 (Black (41U) *** 130 short.
2007: 11456
* _571 Medium Montana (Laser) Blue (21U) * 1085 Cobalt Red (27U) * 1527 Red Jewel (80U) * 1597 White (40U) * 2073 Light Tarnished Silver (Silverstone) (67U) * 4583 Black (41U) *** 20 short.
2008: 14127
* 1279 Red Jewel (80U) * 2666 Cobalt Red (27U) * 2958 White (40U) * 3470 Black (41U) * 3754 Light Tarnished Silver (Silverstone) (67U)
2009: 4108
* _638 Victory Red (74U) * _697 Red Jewel (80U) * _771 Switchblade Silver (Silverstone?) (17U) * _801 White (40U) * 1201 Black (41U)
Total of 49611 ( 2006 - 2009 )
By Color:
* __638 Victory Red (74U) * __771 Switchblade Silver (17U) * _1545 Sport Red (63U) * _2055 Medium Montana Blue (21U) * _3503 Red Jewel (80U) * _3751 Cobalt Red (27U) * _8628 White (40U) * 10604 Light Tarnished Silver (67U) * 17966 Black (41U) *** 150 short.
73SC said
Feb 4, 2017
Here is my Road Test Review of the Impala SS.
Very clean, solid and tight car, very heavy feel. A little cramped for me in the driver's position but the Goose thought it was oK. Extremely bare and boring interior ~ austere would be a better word, low quality materials used throughout, however good features such as heated seats, tilt, A/C, Drivers Info Centre. Harsh ride gives way to good handling. Strong LS4 V8 with great growl and rumble but certainly did not feel as fast as the Cadillac I drive every day BUT no slouch either. I could sense the VVT technology which makes the engine not as responsive as cars without that feature. There is just a little something you can feel that lets you know the computer is thinking about what to tell the engine to do. Not pulling out the cheque book yet even though the car is priced well, fully roadworthy and decent enough. The main issue is the benchmark going in is Cadillac and the Chevy just can't compare, that's the state of mind we'd have to change to make an offer. Its just a cheap low quality materials Chevy, no other way to describe it. Not saying we wont buy it but just not today.
Thanks Darcy for that good production data, good to know.
-- Edited by 73SC on Sunday 5th of February 2017 03:06:32 PM
73SC said
Feb 4, 2017
Buick Super owner reneged on offer to sell, just a typical time waster on Kijiji, he was looking for someone to value his car
so I did , with lowballs of $3900 to $5900.
I expected a lot more from the LS4 5.3 VVT V8. but we will see what comes along.
73SC said
Apr 18, 2017
Well its not black and its not an Allure but it is a Buick and its in our driveway....
Northstar ~ LD8
The LD8 (VIN "Y") is a transverse V8 for front-wheel drive cars. Introduced in 1994, it is designed to provide more torque than the high-revving L37. The LD8 code had been used on all torque-tuned transverse Northstars, even as the exact engine specifications evolved. Compression ratio is 10.3:1 for engines built prior to model year 2000, and 10:1 for those built afterwards.The 1998 revision is quieter than previous Northstar engines, due to hydraulic engine mounts, and performs better due to a tuned intake system.
Most LD8 Northstars are rated at 275 HP @ 6000 rpm and 300 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm.
The LD8 V8 can be found in Cadillac Eldorado ESC, Seville SLS, Deville, DTS, Pontiac Bonneville GXP and as an option in Buick Lucerne CXL and standard on Buick Lucerne CXS.
-- Edited by 73SC on Wednesday 19th of April 2017 12:59:55 AM
I thought you were a black guy, I mean, you're Ray White but love black, I mean.................well, you know!!!!
Looks like a real nice car Ray.
Beaumont67SD said
Apr 18, 2017
Congrats Ray - super clean high end Buick...enjoy !!
- Cadillac white pearl, is a stunning color & easier to keep clean / sorry Black
- what year & model ?
-- Edited by Beaumont67SD on Tuesday 18th of April 2017 09:51:42 PM
73SC said
Apr 18, 2017
Thanks fellas, This car is lady driven its whole life, first 8 years was registered to a woman who drove it 45,000 km then it got traded in at the selling dealer and a Mom of a boy I coached hockey had it for the past 3 years but she didn't use it much so it sat in her underground. When I knew it was for sale it was too good a car to pass up white paint and all
Its a 2006 Buick Lucerne CXS (in 2008 the model was renamed Super) The car is built on the same line as the Cadillac DTS 2006-2011 and since I have a DTS I can say that it is really a Cadillac with Buick badges ever so slightly less appointed than the Cadillac but lots of pieces are direct matches to my Cadillac. The car was purchased to be used by my son but I'm really considering giving him my DTS and keeping this for myself. Its running on winter wheels and tires right now but I have the Buick 18" Chrome wheels and summer tires too.
Canadian Poncho said
Apr 19, 2017
Nice! I had a neighbor who owned one when I was manager at the GM Dealer. I used to take it in for servicing for him. Very nice driving cars.
73SC said
Apr 19, 2017
Canadian Poncho wrote:
Nice! I had a neighbor who owned one when I was manager at the GM Dealer. I used to take it in for servicing for him. Very nice driving car
I've always maintained that Buicks drive better than Cadillacs and this one has not changed my mind.
I'm astounded at the reaction this car is getting, my neighbours and passer-bys all are amazed and say how much nicer a car it is than my Cadillac DTS. My insurance Broker had never even heard of the car so that must indicate that its pretty uncommon.
My DTS has the high revving L37 High Output Northstar but this one with the LD8 has more torque lower down and boy can you ever feel the difference driving around the city. A lot of folks ask me if its Supercharged 3800 and are freaked to find it has a Cadillac V8. I wasn't too fussy on the White pearl but it has grown on me fast, can't wait to get the big 18" chrome Buick wheels on it.
Ray - you sure do "Live up" to your surname...beautiful addition, to the White family.
Magician40 said
Apr 20, 2017
Congratulations Ray, beautiful car. As you know I have a 2005 Bonneville GXP that my wife Pat drives. It is also pearl white with tan leather interior. I have never listened to the Northstar engine problems, as of last weekend it turned 300,000k, it is fun to drive and looks cool.
Brian
73SC said
Apr 20, 2017
I have had 4 Northstars and love them. the last version was the 2005 to 2011 and virtually bulletproof. All the kinks had been worked out.
Remember it started life as a racing engine in Indy cars in the early 90's.
Goose is the ex in my family .....son.
Progress, received two photos from sellers, the Buick came via my WANTED ad in KIJIJI the SS was listed there. Going to see them this weekend.
Just sayin'............................
If the driver likes Impala's then the SS is the choice probably 10grand cheaper
We has a 2007 Impala SS a few years back, it was a great car with some jam for passing.
Good luck in your quest.
PRODUCTION #'s & TOTAL MADE for the Impala SS
2006: 19920
* 1484 Medium Montana (Laser) Blue (21U)
* 1545 Sport Red (63U)
* 3272 White (40U)
* 4777 Light Tarnished Silver (Silverstone) (67U)
* 8712 (Black (41U)
*** 130 short.
2007: 11456
* _571 Medium Montana (Laser) Blue (21U)
* 1085 Cobalt Red (27U)
* 1527 Red Jewel (80U)
* 1597 White (40U)
* 2073 Light Tarnished Silver (Silverstone) (67U)
* 4583 Black (41U)
*** 20 short.
2008: 14127
* 1279 Red Jewel (80U)
* 2666 Cobalt Red (27U)
* 2958 White (40U)
* 3470 Black (41U)
* 3754 Light Tarnished Silver (Silverstone) (67U)
2009: 4108
* _638 Victory Red (74U)
* _697 Red Jewel (80U)
* _771 Switchblade Silver (Silverstone?) (17U)
* _801 White (40U)
* 1201 Black (41U)
Total of 49611 ( 2006 - 2009 )
By Color:
* __638 Victory Red (74U)
* __771 Switchblade Silver (17U)
* _1545 Sport Red (63U)
* _2055 Medium Montana Blue (21U)
* _3503 Red Jewel (80U)
* _3751 Cobalt Red (27U)
* _8628 White (40U)
* 10604 Light Tarnished Silver (67U)
* 17966 Black (41U)
*** 150 short.
Here is my Road Test Review of the Impala SS.
Very clean, solid and tight car, very heavy feel. A little cramped for me in the driver's position but the Goose thought it was oK. Extremely bare and boring interior ~ austere would be a better word, low quality materials used throughout, however good features such as heated seats, tilt, A/C, Drivers Info Centre. Harsh ride gives way to good handling. Strong LS4 V8 with great growl and rumble but certainly did not feel as fast as the Cadillac I drive every day BUT no slouch either. I could sense the VVT technology which makes the engine not as responsive as cars without that feature. There is just a little something you can feel that lets you know the computer is thinking about what to tell the engine to do. Not pulling out the cheque book yet even though the car is priced well, fully roadworthy and decent enough. The main issue is the benchmark going in is Cadillac and the Chevy just can't compare, that's the state of mind we'd have to change to make an offer. Its just a cheap low quality materials Chevy, no other way to describe it. Not saying we wont buy it but just not today.
Thanks Darcy for that good production data, good to know.
-- Edited by 73SC on Sunday 5th of February 2017 03:06:32 PM
Buick Super owner reneged on offer to sell, just a typical time waster on Kijiji, he was looking for someone to value his car
so I did , with lowballs of $3900 to $5900.
I expected a lot more from the LS4 5.3 VVT V8. but we will see what comes along.
Well its not black and its not an Allure but it is a Buick and its in our driveway....
Northstar ~ LD8
The LD8 (VIN "Y") is a transverse V8 for front-wheel drive cars. Introduced in 1994, it is designed to provide more torque than the high-revving L37. The LD8 code had been used on all torque-tuned transverse Northstars, even as the exact engine specifications evolved. Compression ratio is 10.3:1 for engines built prior to model year 2000, and 10:1 for those built afterwards.The 1998 revision is quieter than previous Northstar engines, due to hydraulic engine mounts, and performs better due to a tuned intake system.
Most LD8 Northstars are rated at 275 HP @ 6000 rpm and 300 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm.
The LD8 V8 can be found in Cadillac Eldorado ESC, Seville SLS, Deville, DTS, Pontiac Bonneville GXP and as an option in Buick Lucerne CXL and standard on Buick Lucerne CXS.
-- Edited by 73SC on Wednesday 19th of April 2017 12:59:55 AM
I thought you were a black guy, I mean, you're Ray White but love black, I mean.................well, you know!!!!
Looks like a real nice car Ray.
Congrats Ray - super clean high end Buick...enjoy !!
- Cadillac white pearl, is a stunning color & easier to keep clean / sorry Black
- what year & model ?
-- Edited by Beaumont67SD on Tuesday 18th of April 2017 09:51:42 PM
Thanks fellas, This car is lady driven its whole life, first 8 years was registered to a woman who drove it 45,000 km then it got traded in at the selling dealer and a Mom of a boy I coached hockey had it for the past 3 years but she didn't use it much so it sat in her underground. When I knew it was for sale it was too good a car to pass up white paint and all
Its a 2006 Buick Lucerne CXS (in 2008 the model was renamed Super) The car is built on the same line as the Cadillac DTS 2006-2011 and since I have a DTS I can say that it is really a Cadillac with Buick badges ever so slightly less appointed than the Cadillac but lots of pieces are direct matches to my Cadillac. The car was purchased to be used by my son but I'm really considering giving him my DTS and keeping this for myself. Its running on winter wheels and tires right now but I have the Buick 18" Chrome wheels and summer tires too.
Once you've had white, you'll never go back!
Nice car.
Third white car for the Whites....
-- Edited by 73SC on Thursday 20th of April 2017 09:06:57 AM
Brian
I have had 4 Northstars and love them. the last version was the 2005 to 2011 and virtually bulletproof. All the kinks had been worked out.
Remember it started life as a racing engine in Indy cars in the early 90's.
Got the pretty wheels on today....
I own this 2009 Buick Allure Super.
Only 139 Buick Lacrosse Supers (USA) Allure Supers ( Canada) combined were built in 2009.
Out of 139, only 16 were Buick Allure Super delivered new in Canada as GM of Canada documentation states.
Car is a performance car front to back top to bottom.
Car runs high 13.8 s at over 102 in 1/4 mile.
When I have to finally own a front wheel drive I think it could well be one of those. What a cool job Buick did on those cars!