2006 Buick LaCrosse Consumer Reviews

My 2nd Buick

Written by: Bev on 06/08/2008

Vehicle

2006 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I had a 01 Buick LeSabre before and wanted a new car and I liked my Buick so I bought another. The gas mileage is great. Everyone that rides in my car really likes it. Just wish the console was not so far back.

Favorite Features

Auto start and OnStar. Sitting in the driver's seat is very nice. Fits good

Suggested Improvements

Console is too far back and truck is not as easy to open as my old Buick.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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A Fantastic Car for The Price

Written by: RR on 05/30/2008

Vehicle

2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have driven this car for several months now and really love it. It runs great and is really comfortable. The 3.6 engine has a lot of power on the highway and this car is nice and quite. Very little wind noise.

Favorite Features

The 3.6L engine, XM satellite radio, leather seating

Suggested Improvements

The gas mileage isn't the greatest and some of the fit and finish of the car is something to be desired.

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A fantastic car and a great value

Written by: KZ on 03/16/2008

Vehicle

2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have driven the car for several weeks including a 6 hour road trip on the highway. The Lacrosse was a stellar performer in all respects. I owned a 95 Buick Regal GS and a 95 Camaro Z28 previously. Both were awesome cars for their intended design; highway cruiser vs sports car. All cars are compromise vehicles, as a result, you cannot have a sports car that is as comfortable as a family sedan. However, the new Lacrosse meets this goal better than any other car I have driven. I drove a new Accord and also a Camry and must say they cannot compare to the Lacrosse in terms of looks, performance, and value.

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Engineers should consult regular drivers

Written by: Jim S on 03/08/2008

Vehicle

2006 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

The location of several functions could be placed in a better location. The fuel mileage is much worse than I thought it would have been. I was having problems with the tire pressure, to find out there is some kind of sensor that can only be reset by the dealer, and unfortunately my dealer was unaware of the sensor until recently.

Favorite Features

OnStar, XM radio and hand free calling

Suggested Improvements

Make it a hybrid, move temp controls above radio, the current location requires moving your eyes way off the road to change something and move the row of display buttons below the radio.

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The Best Used Car I Ever Bought

Written by: Deb on 01/26/2008

Vehicle

2006 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased my Buick LaCrosse in Dec, 2007 and love it! I did however have a steering vibration and when I brought the car in for a steering lubrication (Covered under warranty) The car rides beautiful. No more vibration and a nice quite smooth ride. The dealership has been wonderful at making me comfortable in my LaCrosse. The front 2 tires were worn and they put new ones on. This is by far the most comfortable ride of any car I have owned. Great on gas to. I get about 28 miles per gallon on the highway, hitting any bump amazes me how well this car handles. The interior and exterior is perfect and lots and lots of compliments on it. Picks up very well and handles corners very well.

Favorite Features

Interior, exterior, comfortable seating, engine pick up, spacious trunk, passengers love the smooth ride, gas mileage, nice sterio sound, Overall this car is A+++

Suggested Improvements

Taking care of the blind spot on the drivers side. A bit tricky when crossing lanes or taking a left turn. The trunk should have some grip to the outside of the car. I could not open it when we had the icy weather. (Thank god I did not do my food order that day!) The console is a bit far back.

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Regret

Written by: ?? on 09/08/2007

Vehicle

2006 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I traded in a 2000 Buick Century, which I had bought in Jan, 2000 fresh off the truck, for the 2006 Buick LaCrosse in Dec, 2006. The LaCrosse had 14,000 miles on it, but besides my trade-in, the LaCrosse cost an add'l $18,000. I realized I'd made a mistake almost instantly, but was assured that I would get used to the LaCrosse and like it. I still don't like it and regret that I bought it. I won't get another Buick. GM has sacrificed too much in order to have higher profits and the consumer gets stuck with the flimsy trash. The LaCrosse is smaller than the Century and uses more gas, too.

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6 out 26 people found this review helpful

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Excellent buy compared to Imports

Written by: Vijay on 09/07/2007

Vehicle

2006 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

A very nice car. Have been driving it for the past year. No problems whatsoever. Very, very quiet. Looks great. Fuel economy of 29-30 mpg on highway and 25 mpg average. Only crib is that the CD player does not play MP3s and there is no port to hook up iPod. Otherwise a great car.

Favorite Features

Looks, comfort, decent fuel economy, handling

Suggested Improvements

Will be nice to make the stereo MP3 compatibile and chrome accents standard

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Average Little Car

Written by: anniston on 09/04/2007

Vehicle

2006 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

My job takes me all around the South, so I spend much of my time in the car. I alternate between my Lacrosse company car and my personal Tahoe. All in all, this is a pretty good little car. I always had either a Lesabre or Park Avenue company car before the Lacrosse, and no it does not ride as good and it is not as comfortable, but it really is a bang for the buck. It also gets great gas mileage, usually around 31 MPG on the interstate going 70-75 MPH.

Favorite Features

Parking assist, advanced trip computer, well designed interior.

Suggested Improvements

Softer seats, smoother ride. The steering and braking is a little tight for my liking.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Young to Buick

Written by: LS Feldman on 08/14/2007

Vehicle

2006 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

After owning Hondas and Toyotas, all are good cars but I must say Buick gives you more for the money. Ride is quiet, MPG is 30 on the HWY and the car looks big and is roomy for four large guys for a golf day. I paided less than Honda and have more car and the OnStar is a great tool. Monthly service reports online via email. Go Buick, the LaCrosse is what it takes to win back the Honda Toyota buyer. I was reformed.

Favorite Features

Quiet ride, MPG @ 30 HWY. Power package

Suggested Improvements

Make fog lights standard and flex fuel.

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Great highway car

Written by: Jake on 07/19/2007

Vehicle

2006 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I bought my Lacrosse last year and do a lot of highway travel. It gets great gas milage I can depend on getting 30 MPG on the highway. The ride is incredible and coupled with XM radio and the piece of mind of Onstar the miles fly buy. The remote start is nice during the winter, I like that the climate control will automatically turn on the defosters when using the remote start. I have yet to have anything go wrong with it.

Favorite Features

The green gauges with a white needle, they are easy to read at night( I understand they when to white with a red needle for '07), climate control, remote starting, quiet ride, gas milage. Onstar!!

Suggested Improvements

Crispier handling. Navigation system would be nice.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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