Lots of those Buick designs look like they could be from Chrysler, because of the somewhat retro style. Actually, they SHOULD be Chryslers.
It still horrifies me how badly the brand has been managed. As I'm sure most of you can relate, the Xfire still turns heads four years after its launch. Every time I pass a 300, I'm again convinced that it's the most impressive looking 4 door on the road - equal parts class and masculine presence, with some nice iron under the hood. The PT Cruiser has become an icon and I STILL wouldn't mind owning one (esp. the 6-speed turbo), and even the Pacifica is sharp in proportion for a family hauler, and offers distinctive style. I've always been an import buyer, but Chrysler was the first domestic in a long time to try something different - truly romantic designs with quality Merc mechanicals - and it should have worked. I'm still pissed about it. The problem was not the cars.