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Buick Dealers Reject Rwd Sedan Plans - Frost__2001 - 02-22-2007
Buick dealers reject RWD sedan plans
02-22-2007
General Motors management reportedly asked Buick dealers if they'd like a large rear-wheel-drive sedan based on the Holden Statesman that will be sold in China next year. Their response? "Thanks - but no, thanks," according to Automotive News.
Why would an American luxury car maker reject adding a modern rear-drive four-door to its lineup? Dealers think such a vehicle would cannibalize sales of the front-wheel-drive Lucerne.
"It was firmly in the U.S. product program" until the car was shown to Buick dealers, product boss Bob Lutz said. He said the door is still open if dealers want to reconsider.
Buick Dealers Reject Rwd Sedan Plans - NOS2Go4Me - 02-22-2007
A good idea, and it's shot down by the morons who'd make money off it. I don't see why DC didn't just say, "Here's a new car. Have a nice day."
Buick Dealers Reject Rwd Sedan Plans - NefCanuck - 02-23-2007
First time I've heard in a while that the dealers revolted and the carmaker actually listened :blink: (even if it was for the wrong reasons, 'cause Buick needs all the help it can get IMO)
NefCanuck
Buick Dealers Reject Rwd Sedan Plans - reldridge - 02-25-2007
At least they can't blame the head office for screwing them...
Ryan