2008 Buick LaCrosse Consumer Reviews

Good for the Money

Written by: jmcycle on 08/30/2009

Vehicle

2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Got the 08 CX new as a Company Car Good: Very supportive seats. A lot of standard features for base model. Bad: Fuel mileage is horrible. I'm lucky to get 24 highway and avg 16 city. My Honda Odyssey gets better mileage and it is taller, heavier, and has more hp. Driver seat started squeaking at 20k miles-I only weigh 185lbs. Brakes went at 20k miles- almost all highway. I've never had brakes go anywhere near that quickly. Steering wheel made a clicking sound- several dealers couldn't find the problem. Left windshield wiper splashes water on right side and right wiper missed it. key fob died-even after repl. btry. A lot of minor annoying problems that were expensive and inconvenient to fix

Favorite Features

Love the leather wrapped steering wheel; standard options on base model- Onstar, satellite radio, dual automatic climate control

Suggested Improvements

4 speed tranny outdated; add a gear or two for better fuel mileage. Improve build quality on seat springs, brakes, steering. Interior styling is cheap looking compared to comparable vehicles. Can't open sunroof w/o also opening a window or else severe buffeting. Not the case on my Honda.

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buick lacrosse

Written by: dianne on 07/29/2009

Vehicle

2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is my 4th Buick, love the new design, my son said it doesn't look like a old person car like the ones in the pass. The car had 20,000 miles when I got it. Has a vibration problem had tires balance no help, call dealership they said new tires, don't thing that the problem, my old century and lasabre rides better than this and they had 185,000 miles. The driver seat is unsuportive has some give.

Favorite Features

the new design.

Suggested Improvements

get the vibration straight out so it rides like the buick's in the past. a little better seats.

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Vibration

Written by: ray ham on 06/01/2009

Vehicle

2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I read the reviews about the vibration. We took ours to a tire shop and they told us the vibration was due to the rear struts being out of line. We took it to the dealer and they put in some shims to align the rear. They also said it was due to a factory defect. However they didn't want to accept responsibility for the ruined tires. Hope this helps anyone else with vibration problems.

Favorite Features

Classy

Suggested Improvements

recall for rear struts

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2nd One Owned

Written by: Happy Buick on 02/15/2009

Vehicle

2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Bought CXL last Jan. so after a year and about 6,000 miles, it is still a good car. Bought a new CXS in 2005 and liked it so much, bought another one this past year. On the strength side, I like the exterior and interior (dash) looks and its nice ride for these old bones. On the negative side, the gas mileage is putrid at about 17 in town and 25 on the highway. Liked the Lucerne but felt it was too big.

Favorite Features

Rides and looks great!

Suggested Improvements

Improve the gas mileage like the old Buicks! My old 2000 Park Ave. used to get regularly around 29 mpg and its predecessor the 98 LaSabre got 30 mpg on the highway.

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dissappointed yet happy

Written by: stimpy on 02/11/2009

Vehicle

2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I wanted to get the CXL because of some features it had, but did not want leather seats. So we had to get the CX in order to get cloth seats. Our 97 Century Limited had cloth seats (Buick let me down on this one). Mileage is dissappointing, 28 highway / 19 city. Our old Century got 30+ highway. But this LaCrosse is a very enjoyable and fun car to drive. It is comfortable, pleasant to look at, and despite my dissappointment with the leather seat issue, a really nice car. Guess we'll keep it til Buick comes up with one that will get 35 - 40 mpg! With the sleeker styling, I do keep brushing my head against the top of the door each time I get in.

Favorite Features

Drive and Ride. Steering Wheel controls of radio and speed.

Suggested Improvements

Provide option for Cloth seats in the CXL models!!!

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Using Oil

Written by: Senior Driver on 12/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Love the car, except it uses oil. First 3000 miles, used two extra quarts, dealer says drive it and it will get better. Second 3500 miles, used one and a half extra quarts of oil. I quess this is better, but I don't think good. Dealer says keep watching it and one quart in 3000 miles is acceptable. Maybe to him but not to me. I ask that it be recorded on my record. Hope they did it. If it doesn't improve, I going to try going to Buick.

Favorite Features

Like the looks, inside and out. Nice car to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Only unhappy with the usage.

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Great Car on Base Price

Written by: Tammy on 11/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Purchased this 08 LaCrosse in April, 2008, have 20,000 on it already and love it! Got the base model, but it's a Buick! So it has all the creature comforts--power windows, door locks, and driver seat; cruise, tilt--and great gas mileage. Good git-up-and-go and plenty of room inside. Nice sized steering wheel for a womans hands. Only knock is the trunk is a little narrow to get a large suitcase into and out of easily, but I love the trunk release design! Overall, a great vehicle for the money.

Favorite Features

The trunk release with the interior lock button. Like the redesigned waterfall front with chrome wheels-- sharp looking vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

Slightly wider trunk opening to accomodate a 27" suitcase or large cooler.

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First time Buick owner

Written by: cherie on 10/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have has a Pontiac for the past 12 years. I absolutely love my LaCrosse. Just a few enhancements that would make it even better! I think the passenger seat should be electric, just as the drivers seat is. Climate control vents in the rear would alson be a great feature as well. I know I make my right buying decision with the Buick. Thanks GM

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Lexus at a Toyota price

Written by: joe on 09/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Love my car. Rides smooth and is very quiet. Classy looking interior for the price.

Favorite Features

17" chrome wheels, the ride, and the premium look of my gold mist LaCrosse.

Suggested Improvements

Mileage 27 highway about 20 combined. It would be nice to have an affordable hybrid available next generation

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Best car for the dollar

Written by: CB in Ohio on 09/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I drive a lot, 5600 in the past month and a half. The gas mileage is great for the size of car, avg. city/hwy now 26.4. Straight highway-no air on, I got 29.9 over several hundred miles through hilly terrain. I love the ride

Favorite Features

Super quiet, smooth ride. I also like the interior room.

Suggested Improvements

Deflect water from bottom of side mirrors. It splashes in when front windows are cracked.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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