Pics of the LaCrosse

Panacea · 04-19-2006, 10:28 PM

Well, here's some pics I took tonight. They're not the greatest, so hopefully I'll get some better ones taken soon.

She's freshly claybared and Zaino'd. She had 400 some odd miles when I got her, and I've puton 300 since I taking ownership on Saturday. So far I average 17 city/hwy mix, 14 city, and 25-28 hwy. I'm thinking I'm not getting the rated mpg cause the engine's not broken in yet (supposed to get 17-27 cty/hwy and 22 mix).

Also, I'm getting the rear windows tinted (15%) on Monday. I'm thinking of painting the calipers either red or dark blue -- what do you guys think?

Panacea · 04-19-2006, 10:29 PM

And a few more...

Mike Jung · 04-19-2006, 10:47 PM

Congrats, on the new "baller status" car

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Originally Posted by SikMindz

...When I was in China Buicks were straight up baller status...

In China, Buicks Mean Status

What engine did you get in it ?

For those ragging on Buicks:
I kinda like those sleeper Buick Regals with the 3.8L Supercharged V6 engines.

Mike Jung · 04-19-2006, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshuaW

...if you are going to spend that much money on a car why would you buy a buick? there are sooo many other choices out there better than a buick

He got a killer deal.

Panacea · 04-19-2006, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jung

Congrats, on the new "baller status" car

In China, Buicks Mean Status

What engine did you get in it ?

For those ragging on Buicks:
I kinda like those sleeper Buick Regals with the 3.8L Supercharged V6 engines.

Thanks, Mike.

This one's got the 3.6 VVT w/240hp and 225 ft/lbs. I haven't gotten on the throttle yet, cause she's not broken in, but she's ballsy. The gearing isn't as smooth as it was in the Grand Am, nor is it as quick off the line, but definitely more power. 1/4 mile is 2 tenths faster stock vs. stock over the Grand Am, so who knows, perhaps it's just as fast, if not faster than my old pile.

I've always like the Regals. They had that luxurious/sporty look. That's why I like this, it's luxurious, and it's kind of sporty looking. Plus I like the Jag. front end.

04-19-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Jung

JoshuaW,

You are lucky Macleod52 is not still "around"

and why is that

Mike Jung · 04-19-2006, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshuaW

and why is that

Inside joke, that the long time veterans will know about

The time before "Bob".

Panacea · 04-19-2006, 11:00 PM

Hey Mike, how long do you think I should wait to put Synthetic in? Also, I'm probably going to do an oil change at 1000 miles cause god knows this thing's probably got 3 year old oil in it...

Mike Jung · 04-19-2006, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Panacea

Hey Mike, how long do you think I should wait to put Synthetic in? Also, I'm probably going to do an oil change at 1000 miles cause god knows this thing's probably got 3 year old oil in it...

Yeah, change out the oil that is in it definately soon.

IMO, would wait until 3-6K miles before changing over.
Just to be on the safe side.

BiHStL · 04-19-2006, 11:11 PM

very nice panacea, car looks great, def. shows you are a car buff, claybarring and waxing your brand new toy

. Get some nice scenic pics of the beast when you get a chance.

Panacea · 04-19-2006, 11:19 PM

Does anyone know if there's a way to hook up an iPod to the factory stereo?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiHStL

very nice panacea, car looks great, def. shows you are a car buff, claybarring and waxing your brand new toy

. Get some nice scenic pics of the beast when you get a chance.

Thanks, I shall try to find a scenic place to take some pics. Yeah, as far as the car buff goes... I Zaino'd the wood trim too.

GrandAmChick · 04-19-2006, 11:34 PM

I commend u for doing what u wanted rather than what everybody else told u [not] to do.

It's not my choice for a car, but as long as ur happy, n-joy it. I can't imagine much of an aftermarket,

, but have fun!

Braves299 · 04-19-2006, 11:39 PM

Congratulations, it looks good.

2002GT · 04-20-2006, 12:24 AM

i like it. congrats!

GregFarz78 · 04-20-2006, 04:59 AM

The rear isnt bad I just dont like the front end or the wood grain dash...dont understand why GM v6s get awful gas mileage either. Not my cup of tea but good luck with the car

blake · 04-20-2006, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panacea

Does anyone know if there's a way to hook up an iPod to the factory stereo?

you can go to like circuit city and buy a thing that makes you able to hook up an iPod to a factory stereo, and it charges it at the same time

blake · 04-20-2006, 05:52 AM

in response to your first thread, get ALL of the windows tinted, do just 27% so its legal i guess...and don't to the calipers

Slim · 04-20-2006, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshuaW

then why are you posting your car on a grand am website.......hmmmm

probably not going to go over to well with all the other guys that drive grand ams on this site

You might want to check your facts before you go spouting off to long time members of the site. Most of the veterans here don't drive GAs anymore, so we really wouldn't care what he bought.

We just like to bust his balls cuz he bought a geezer-mobile.

04-20-2006, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slim25

You might want to check your facts before you go spouting off to long time members of the site. Most of the veterans here don't drive GAs anymore, so we really wouldn't care what he bought.

We just like to bust his balls cuz he bought a geezer-mobile.

That is true. If he is happy with his choice, that is what counts.

RedGrandTour · 04-20-2006, 08:53 AM

Nice ride! I really like the way that car looks with the chrome and all. I tried to get another GM car like the buick or G6 GTP and even the new Impala SS, but couldn't get financed. I ended up going foreign. Even after owning two Grand Ams people would probably say something stupid if I posted pictures.

04-19-2006, 10:28 PM	#1
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Pics of the LaCrosse Well, here's some pics I took tonight. They're not the greatest, so hopefully I'll get some better ones taken soon. She's freshly claybared and Zaino'd. She had 400 some odd miles when I got her, and I've puton 300 since I taking ownership on Saturday. So far I average 17 city/hwy mix, 14 city, and 25-28 hwy. I'm thinking I'm not getting the rated mpg cause the engine's not broken in yet (supposed to get 17-27 cty/hwy and 22 mix). Also, I'm getting the rear windows tinted (15%) on Monday. I'm thinking of painting the calipers either red or dark blue -- what do you guys think? Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

04-19-2006, 10:29 PM	#2
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	And a few more... Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

04-19-2006, 11:00 PM	#8
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Hey Mike, how long do you think I should wait to put Synthetic in? Also, I'm probably going to do an oil change at 1000 miles cause god knows this thing's probably got 3 year old oil in it... __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

04-19-2006, 11:11 PM	#10
BiHStL B O Z Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BiH Age: 33 Posts: 1,018 Vehicle: 01 GAGT1 Coupe	very nice panacea, car looks great, def. shows you are a car buff, claybarring and waxing your brand new toy . Get some nice scenic pics of the beast when you get a chance. __________________ Mods: Custom CAI, Flowmaster 80, Overlays, G2 Tails, Custom Car Grills, Lotek Guage Pod Much more coming soon! My CarDomain Page

04-19-2006, 11:34 PM	#12
GrandAmChick RIP 4/25/96-6/25/05 AKA: NOT Ashlee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central NJ Age: 38 Posts: 2,253 Vehicle: 04 stg II WRX	I commend u for doing what u wanted rather than what everybody else told u [not] to do. It's not my choice for a car, but as long as ur happy, n-joy it. I can't imagine much of an aftermarket, , but have fun! __________________ Grand Visions ~ East Coast My N-Body \|\| My CarDomain E/T: 16.33 @ 84.96, R/T .071 RIP Grand Am 8/2000 - 3/13/2006 AMRAAM4: you are my hero Mel!

04-19-2006, 11:39 PM	#13
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	Congratulations, it looks good. __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

04-20-2006, 12:24 AM	#14
2002GT GAGT - Junkie AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southeast Posts: 3,817 Vehicle: Charger 392	i like it. congrats!

04-20-2006, 04:59 AM	#15
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	The rear isnt bad I just dont like the front end or the wood grain dash...dont understand why GM v6s get awful gas mileage either. Not my cup of tea but good luck with the car __________________ My Pics

04-20-2006, 05:52 AM	#17
blake bob's back! AKA: blake Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: florence, sc Age: 36 Posts: 2,036 Vehicle: 06 xterra	in response to your first thread, get ALL of the windows tinted, do just 27% so its legal i guess...and don't to the calipers __________________ eh. the cardomain of my old grand am gt

04-20-2006, 08:53 AM	#20
RedGrandTour Crashed 99 GT :( Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: IL Age: 43 Posts: 802 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	Nice ride! I really like the way that car looks with the chrome and all. I tried to get another GM car like the buick or G6 GTP and even the new Impala SS, but couldn't get financed. I ended up going foreign. Even after owning two Grand Ams people would probably say something stupid if I posted pictures.

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