Written by: lacrosse2008 on Apr 24, 2012 11:01:50 PM
About 6 weeks ago I traded in my 2000 Monte Carlo with 220,000 miles in on a 2008 Buick LaCrosse Super. Partly because I feel in love with the LaCrosse as soon as I saw it but mostly because I didnt feel my Monte was very reliable anymore. Tomorrow I am taking the LaCrosse into the dealership for the second time since I bought it 6 weeks ago. 1st time was ... Read More
Hi Car_man, Hoping you can help me. I'm looking at a 2012 Buick LaCrosse Premium II package with AWD. MSRP is $42,130 including Destination Charge and deduction of the $1,500 cash offer. I tried calculating a lease payment for 39 months at 1.1% with a 44% residual on a price of $39,700 (True Market Value) and I'm coming up with a monthly payment of $583 which seems awfully high. My current ... Read More
I got an estimate today for $450 to replace the defective intermediate shaft in my Buick. I am upset because there is no recall for this part and it's defective in, not only Buicks, but the following GM models: 2001-2004 Buick Regal, 2005-2008 Buick LaCrosse, 2000-2008 Chevrolet Impala, 2000-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, and 2004-Pontiac Grand Prix. It seems to me that GM had a known defect in the ... Read More
I have a Buick Lacrosse 06 purchased new. Problems occured with the transmission four months after. The very hard shifting jerks was between 1.5 and 2 on the RPM. Dealer couldn't find problem. My car was under warrenty plus an additional warrenty coverage that I had purchased. I spent more time at the dearlership over the past few years regarding this problem. When this occured again,and not the last with the ... Read More
Dave, my 2011 Lacrosse also vibrates at 1500rpm when in park. I bought the Lacrosse because I can tow it behind our motorhome, 4 wheels down, just start (pushbutton) the engine, shift to neutral,stop the engine. Most automatic vehicles you cannot tow 4 wheels down, you have to go to a manual transmission. After having the baseplate installed on the car for the towbar attachment, and towing the car for 1 ... Read More
I did in my 06 turned out to be the original head gasket made by GM was like a cork substance.It was changed to a metal one and never had the problem again.Cant give you price cause it was done under Carmax warranty.Hope this helps the tech at the Chevy (closer then Buick) said he sees this alll the time,cause of the cheap OE gasket.No damage was done to the heads ... Read More
I don't usually reply to my own posts but after Googling around a bit I found this interesting exchange link title in the Enclave section of the Buick threads in this town hall forum. I would have thought that Buick would have corrected by now what is reported there in 2008 and 2009 model year vehicles. The descriptions of downshifting,etc. are very similar to what I have been experiencing. Has anyone ... Read More
I test drove both the Lucerne and LaCrosse before purchasing a new 2011 LaCrosse earlier this week. The Lucerne rides like the Cadillac DTS I recently had- very comfortable ride. I have heard the Lucerne is going to be phased out soon for another model. I have not heard the LaCrosse is going to be replaced. I liked both cars very much- but the LaCrosse handles like a sports car ( ... Read More
Wow! You are right- this should not have happened to a 2008 Malibu. I traded in a 2010 Malibu with 20,000 miles on it for the LaCrosse. I actually had a new 2006 Cadillac DTS that I traded in on the Malibu- I wanted something smaller with better gas mileage ( on the highway was getting 37 MPG on Malibu). I never had one problem with this car, as the other ... Read More
2010 Buick Lacrosse
Written by: doc15 on Jan 18, 2010 5:49:41 AM
2010 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.0 v6 FWD with comfort and convenience pack #2 and chrome wheels. Picked off dealers lot. I drive 35,000 miles per year so ride and quiet are # 1 priority for me.( Previous cars Infinity I 35, Avalon, and 2008 MKZ.) My opinion---The Buick Lacrosse surpasses all in the ride and quiet category. The Ice-Blue ambient lighting is a great touch. The car handles well, has enough ... Read More
Does anyone have accurate information as to how many 2008 and 2009 Buick LaCrosse Supers were produced? Thanks!
Re: 2008 Buick Lacrosse [dbrad98]
Written by: bbb75 on Oct 1, 2009 1:06:29 PM
I had what sounds like the exact same symptoms on my 2002 Grand Prix. Turned out that some sort of wiring harness to the right front wheel ABS/TC equipment needed to be replaced. Besides the warning lights coming on intermittently, it turned out that the ABS was activating periodically, causing the "grab" and "grind" that you mention, generally when I braked and turned the steering wheel at the same time. Since ... Read More
2008 Buick Lacrosse
Written by: dbrad98 on Sep 23, 2009 12:59:22 PM
I have had this problem for 5 or 6 months now. The service the ABS light and Traction control light come on intermittently. One GM dealership said the the tire pressure was low and that was the cause of the problem. I was not satisfied with that answer, so I took the car in to another GM dealer. The dealer replace the speed sensor control. The problem stopped for awhile but ... Read More
Written by: mitchflorida on Apr 8, 2009 3:57:57 PM
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse, unveiled earlier this year at the Detroit auto show, will have a starting price of $27,835, General Motors has announced. The entry-level CX model features front-wheel-drive and a 255 horsepower motor. The CXL, which features a leather interior and more luxury features, is slightly more expensive at $30,395. All-wheel-drive is a $2,175 option. The range-topping CXS features AWD standard, plus a more powerful 280 hp V6. Buick ... Read More
Hi, Want to buy a new 2009 LaCrosse. Went to our local Buick dealer to pick up a brochure and some color sheets to show wife who isn't able to shop around with me due to medical restraints. They had two new 2009's on lot. But, believe it or not, not brochures or color selection charts. Nothing. Says that they've been waiting a month or more trying to get some ! ... Read More
Re: For Any 2008 LaCrosse Owners. Old Guy Questions. [bobr14]
Written by: mrrogers on Aug 29, 2008 2:41:33 AM
We don't have a 2008 LaCrosse, but my wife and I bought a 2005. We are the original owners. It now has 19,000 miles. We both love the car, and it has never had any reliability issues. The 3.8 engine may be the most reliable engine in the world. We would buy another LaCrosse in a heartbeat. I think that the Avalon is overpriced, and I think that the seat bottoms ... Read More
I can't believe that Buick wouldn't spend the extra money to include the newer platform radios (with auxiliary MP3 audio inputs) in a luxury car like the LaCrosse. How can they? Every year many new features are introduced on new models. No manufacturer can keep making yearly changes on their carryover models. It would cost them billions to do it. They tool up a vehicle at $XXXXXXX and then they would ... Read More
Re: iPod nano in 2008 LaCrosse? [62vetteefp]
Written by: jpstax1 on Jul 28, 2008 6:09:42 PM
Buick uses the older radio platform that did not have the input port. Simple as that. The new platform does not easily fit into the old space and GM did not want to spend the money to make it fit midway thru the LaCrosse lifecycle. If LaCrosse would have come out a year later it would of had the new radio. I'll have to yell at my Buick salesman for not ... Read More
Re: iPod nano in 2008 LaCrosse? [jpstax1]
Written by: 62vetteefp on Jul 28, 2008 5:51:39 AM
still don't understand (and neither does my car salesman) why Buick decided not to provide a plug-in port for iPods (like Chevy does with their radios). Buick uses the older radio platform that did not have the input port. Simple as that. The new platform does not easily fit into the old space and GM did not want to spend the money to make it fit midway thru the LaCrosse lifecycle. ... Read More
Re: iPod nano in 2008 LaCrosse? [kcrossley]
Written by: jpstax1 on Jul 24, 2008 7:41:44 AM
It's not cheap, but it's supposed to work. I'm thinking of getting one for my 2008 LaCrosse: http://store.apple.com/us/product/TF894LL/A?fnode=home/shop_ipod/ipod_accessorie- - - s/car_audio&mco=MTU3MjU I still don't understand (and neither does my car salesman) why Buick decided not to provide a plug-in port for iPods (like Chevy does with their radios).
Re: 2008 Buick Lacrosse CXL 6 speaker radio/w CD player [creed1]
Written by: gerryc on Jul 9, 2008 3:40:03 PM
if sound quality is of primary importance to you, consider seriously moving up to the LaCrosse CXS model as it's 3.6l engine,transmission and twin mufflers are so much quieter than the CX/CXL models. At least take both models out for an extended test drive and bring a selection of your favourite CDs with you to assess the sound differences. I have a 6 speaker sound system on my CXS and it ... Read More
2008 Buick Lacrosse CXL 6 speaker radio/w CD player
Written by: creed1 on Jul 9, 2008 12:54:52 PM
I am interested in buying a 2008 or a 2009 (when they come out) Buick Lacrosse CXL with Leather and Driver Package and Chrome wheels and I was wondering about the CXL's 6 speaker CD player radio that comes with the model. Does is sound really nice or would I be better to get the upgraded 9 speaker radio? Thanks
Today, I talked to my salesperson at a local Buick dealership. I wanted to test drive a LaCrosse Super. They don't have any and won't get one for me to test drive. The salesperson told me that the head of the dealership declined to trade for a Super unless I commited to buy it. Not a chance!! The salesperson also told me that the head of the dealership said that I ... Read More
I realize this thread compares Azera vs. Passat vs. LaCrosse but if you are going to throw a Buick in the race, throw in a good one. If you have just $30,000 to spend, buy a 2008 Buick Lucerne CXL with optional Northstar V8. It comes to under $30K (don't believe me? Check.) The Lucerne is basically a reskinned Cadillac DeVille/DTS which even by today's standards is still a good car. ... Read More
Re: Used LaCrosse CXS - Any concerns? [62vetteefp]
Written by: smokeyjoe on Dec 31, 2007 4:18:51 PM
I disagree with 62vette.....the ipod and other MP3 players were quite popular by the early 2000s. Car manufacturers were quite slow in getting with the program, but by the time of the Lacrosse's debut, a number of competitors were rolling out their new midsized sedans with mp3 capability (Passat, Camry, most of the upscale imports). I e-mailed Buick in 2006 telling them they were really missing the boat, and cost themselves ... Read More
Re: LaCrosse Super review [62vetteefp]
Written by: jpstax1 on Dec 3, 2007 1:14:08 PM
I ordered a 2008 Buick LaCrosse Super in July (with the Red Jewel Tintcoat color) and took delivery in August. So far, I'm very happy with the car's performance. I made three 0-60 runs on a seldom used frontage road and measured 5.5, 5.7, and 5.8 seconds with my stopwatch. So the car is very quick! However, I did notice some torque-steer while mashing the gas pedal during the runs, but ... Read More
Thank you for your advise before. I just bought a new 2008 Buick Lacrosse CXL w/driver confidence pack. They had a $500 Bonus in Boston this weekend for the Autoshow, so the final price was $24,461 (after rebates, before Tax, Title & License) I am thrilled with it.
Written by: 62vetteefp on Oct 29, 2007 11:16:56 AM
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/26/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-buick-lacrosse-su- per/ With all these things on our mind, we found the LaCrosse Super to be a vastly different vehicle from the base LaCrosse, and were pleasantly surprised at what the Super brought to the road. The performance gurus took a pillow-soft platform and made it stiff and compliant by using much stiffer Bilsteing monotube struts. Steering was also tweaked, and the brakes were up-sized. The result is a Buick that ... Read More
I ordered my new car (red jewel tintcoat) on July 13th and I'm glad I did! At the time its MSRP was $31,310, but I see where Buick recently raised it to $31,995. Not only that, but with GM now on strike, who knows when they'll resume building more, and what the price will be. Anyway, my salesrep was very honest about availability and pricing. Even though this is a new ... Read More
Dropping the IP would be sure hell and no one would attempt it. 1/8" is actually not that bad. BUT, someone may try and lift the door trim slightly if you really wanted to do that. Is the door on the outside OK or is it slightly dropped from the fender in the front. Not sure if an adjustment there would do it also.
Recently, I noticed the instrument panel is mounted too high (about 1/8 inch) on the drivers side relative to the door trim. I noticed the same defect on two or three other cars I examined. The right side is perfect. Perhaps 62vetteefp would know if this can be easily corrected? A service bulletin number would be great. Thanks Gordon, Toronto
I'm pretty sure they are held on with two sided tape from the factory. Seems like glueing them on would be a good way tofix.
2008 Buick LaCrosse/Allure - Loose roof moldings
Written by: gorphil on Aug 29, 2007 8:26:03 AM
Both roof molding on my 2008 Allure are loose at each end where they meet the windshield and rear window. These are the moldings that fill in the cavern where the roof and side panels are welded together. My dealers service department said they could glue them down; however, there must be a more professional way to correct this assembly defect. GM Canada was of no help. Is there anyone out ... Read More
Dealers now taking orders for LaX Supers
Written by: jpstax1 on Jun 21, 2007 7:23:54 PM
I just got back from my local Buick dealership. As of today, they're taking orders for the 2008 LaX Super. Unfortunately, only four exterior and two interior colors are available. A sales rep showed me a price sheet on the '07 CXS' optional equipment and another one showing the '08 Super's standard equipment. What was previously optional on the LaX CXS is now standard on the '08 Super. I added up ... Read More
"Apparently Pontiac is dropping the Grand Prix GXP due to poor sales and the 2008 LaCrosse Super will be getting the same 5.3 small block engine currently available in the Impala SS and Monte Carlo SS." The GXP is still listed in the 2008 on-line order guide from GM. - Ray Ex-GXP driver.....
I just found out from my local Buick dealer that the 2008 LaCrosse Super will be getting the 5.3 liter engine plus a heavy duty trans and suspension to handle the 303 ponies: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/FVDP/Preview/styleId=100704034 Since I own a '99 Regal GS, and love performance cars, this is great news for me and I'm sure other enthusiasts as well.
I don't know how old this information is, but here's a link for the limited production 2008 Buick LaCrosse Super: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/FVDP/Preview/styleId=100704034 I called my local dealer to confirm it, but he said he didn't know anything about it. I asked him to check around and call me back when he heard anything. He called me back about an hour later and said he talked with the local Buick factory rep. The ... Read More
I would guess that the Super (new fascia/grill/etc) will be introduced at Chicago or Detroit auto shows and then go into production early 2007 as a 2008 model. Then the new grill will show up on the regular 2008 models. BUT these are only guess's after reading all the media stuff. It will be at the Buick golf event next week.
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Written by: theo2709 on Feb 9, 2004 8:45:31 PM
Buick has a bright future. LaCrosse in 05, LeSabre replacement (on same platform) for 06, Park Ave. replacement in 2007 on the new RWD Zeta platform, and Rendy replacement (on new Lambda platform) for 2008. The Riviera will probably return sometime within the decade as well, on the same new Zeta platform. And the LaCrosse will eventually be replaced with a shorter version of the same RWD platform.
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