http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/ Autoblog Comments for Lucerne, Fusion hitting sweet spots http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/Mar 3rd 2006 6:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/Mar 3rd 2006 6:09PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/It would be helpful to know what percentage of Lucernes and Fusions/Zephyrs were fleet cars.

Most of the ones I see around here have bar codes on their windows indicating that they're rental cars.]]>Mar 3rd 2006 6:11PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/Mar 3rd 2006 6:11PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/Mar 3rd 2006 6:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/Mar 3rd 2006 6:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/
also, ford is unleashing taurus's to fleets like woah, not fusions, they need to get dealers stocked with fusions before they start thinking about fleet sales.]]>Mar 3rd 2006 6:27PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/
Dude, you know that some toll booths use bar codes too right ?!?
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There is of course anothe Lucerne, it's in Switzerland and it's beautiful. In fact it's so beautiful I rtrun every few years and I have a 7 foot long framed photograph I took on a trip there in my office.

But I digress, the Luceren is actually a very nice car and yes it is nicer in person than in pictures.

#5 says it well, the one I've driven (a friends) does not feel like a large car and it handles pretty well even when pushed, soft but not bad at all.

I agree also with #6's take

I don't think the new ugly Camry will have much effect on this, two very different cars and markets.

Good for Buick

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At the rate quoted in this article, GM is going to sell 87,000 Lucernes in 2006. WOW impressive. That only 345,000 short of how many Camrys toyota sold last year. In other words the Toyota Camry outsells the Lucerne by 5 TO 1. Thats PATHETIC! I love how you guys inserted the buick lucerne ad into this post. I think "Watch your back, Toyota" is a bit optimistic to say the least.

How much is GM paying you guys to post this story besides the ad revenue?]]>Mar 3rd 2006 6:38PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/
Speaking of GM, I like their new Chevy Tahoe.

http://automobilesdeluxe.blogspot.com/2006/03/fortune-takes-shot-at-gm.html]]>Mar 3rd 2006 6:46PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/
I think the new Lucerne is an A-/B+ effort and that GM should be acknowledged for bringing out such a terrific vehicle. It is light years ahead of previous product and I think, with a few exceptions, it is extremely competent within its competitive set.

It is beautifully screwed together and very well engineered. The interior is tasteful and very modern. The ride is A+, acquiting itself of bumps extremely well and yet is somewhat sporty (not mushy like the Park or LeSabre).

I'd like to see the 3.6 DOHC V-6 and a 6-speed automatic . . . then the vehicle would be a winner. I imagine that that might happen in 2008 when the refresh comes.]]>Mar 3rd 2006 6:53PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/
Well, not bar codes on rear side windows in San Francisco area.
Our FasTrak system for all local toll bridges uses a transponder that's placed on the windshield.

Barcode on a rear side window = rental car here.]]>Mar 3rd 2006 6:58PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/Mar 3rd 2006 7:12PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/Mar 3rd 2006 7:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/
Perhaps these cars are silling better in middle america than on the coasts?

I can say that 90% of new Malibus, Cobalts, Buicks, Tauruses around LA have barcodes on them. The Fusion seems like the first ford Midsize car in a while that people in LA might actually want to buy.... but even now, you see 10 redesigned Accords for every 1 Ford Fusion on the road. ]]>Mar 3rd 2006 7:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/03/lucerne-fusion-hitting-sweet-spots/Hate to burst your bubble but click on the buick ad on this very same page. It comapres the lucerne with the camry. So at least GM thinks they are comperable. ]]>Mar 3rd 2006 7:38PM