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2012 Buick Verano drive tomorrow
Will be driving the 2012 Buick Verano over the next two days.
Any questions, comments, concerns, or anything else you would like answered about the car or anything related to it?
Quick overview: Verano is Buick's entry level car that slots below the Regal. Verano is more like a mini-Lacrosse. It will be standard with Buick's Intellilink Infotainment system.
Built on the same platform as the Chevy Cruze and Volt, it shares a lot of its interior design from the Opel Astra.
Verano comes standard with a 2.4 liter 4cyl instead of the 1.8 or 1.4T engine found in the Cruze. There will be a turbocharged 2.0 engine later in the year, mated to an optional 6spd manual trans.
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10-24-2011, 07:36 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Looks like an old person car alright.
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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10-24-2011, 07:38 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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but will it blend?
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10-24-2011, 07:39 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Can it tow?
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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10-24-2011, 08:12 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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can it transport to drunk men to the november meet?
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99 Z28 - SBE LS1/60e
Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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10-24-2011, 08:49 PM
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Price of the 2.0T and six speed?
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10-24-2011, 09:00 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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steering wheel n gauges make a funny looking smiley face
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Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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10-24-2011, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Price of the 2.0T and six speed?
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I believe Verano will top out at around 30k, loaded loaded.
POSSIBLE GS trim...maybe.
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10-25-2011, 07:06 AM
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Will it score you a date for teh dance?
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10-25-2011, 07:40 AM
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Needs that ugly window trim removed
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10-25-2011, 07:44 AM
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The chrome trim?
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10-25-2011, 08:01 AM
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Yeah, it probably looks better in other colors but it sticks out way too much. it was the first thing I noticed...
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10-25-2011, 10:19 AM
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Yeah, it probably looks better in other colors but it sticks out way too much. it was the first thing I noticed...
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That's why it's there. So you notice.
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10-25-2011, 10:42 AM
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What are all the controls on the steering wheel?
Also, whats the button between the seats in the center console area below the shifter? Heat warmer?
JW 
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10-25-2011, 10:48 AM
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What are all the controls on the steering wheel?
Also, whats the button between the seats in the center console area below the shifter? Heat warmer?
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Left side is cruise control buttons, right side are the radio controls buttons.
Button in the center near the shifter is the electronic parking brake.
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10-25-2011, 11:24 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Does it have a jake brake?
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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10-25-2011, 12:57 PM
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For a base price of just $23,470 (including destination charge), passengers inside the Verano are treated to standard leatherette/fabric seating surfaces, cloth-wrapped A-pillars, dual-zone automatic climate control, a sliding center armrest, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth, remote engine start and full power accessories. A high-resolution seven-inch LED backlit touchscreen with GM's Intellilink technology (complete with voice control, integrated Pandora Internet radio and Stitcher application) is also standard on entry-level models.
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Pretty extensive standard features list.
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10-25-2011, 02:07 PM
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Fuel economy just isn't there. I think that will stop it from being relevant. At that price point, people can just upsize.
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10-26-2011, 06:32 PM
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21/31 for the 2.4. Might be better with the turbo.
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10-26-2011, 06:46 PM
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and IIRC they changed the EPA estimates a few years ago. A handful of cars i looked up are now lower after the changes. I'm sure with a relaxed driver they could see 23-24 city in it easily
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10-26-2011, 08:01 PM
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I love that the general will give this car a 6-speed. I like the Cruze exterior compared to this but it's an attractive car. This car gets my approval but almost any GM vehicle gets my approval!
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10-26-2011, 08:06 PM
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and IIRC they changed the EPA estimates a few years ago. A handful of cars i looked up are now lower after the changes. I'm sure with a relaxed driver they could see 23-24 city in it easily
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Doing 70+mph today, I was pulling down 27.9mpg
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10-26-2011, 08:09 PM
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Quote:
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Doing 70+mph today, I was pulling down 27.9mpg
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My old saturn, RIP, did better than that.
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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10-26-2011, 08:20 PM
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My old saturn, RIP, did better than that.
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And not a **** was given about your Saturn.
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10-26-2011, 08:24 PM
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Al:
Was the car white by any chance?
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