2008 Buick Lucerne Consumer Reviews

Disenchanted owner

Written by: Gary R. on 10/17/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I wrote a review on this car (2008 Lucerne CX)in May of 2009 and here is an update. With the help of an Attorney, a Lemon Law Lawsuit was filed (June 2009) against Buick division regarding possible mechanical failure.(Steering rack/transmission/power steering unit) GM responded "You claim does not cover apperance issues, therefore your claim is denied. Appearance issues? Where did that come from? In addition, shortly after filing the lawsuit, GM filed bankruptcy and guess where that left me. NEVER AGAIN will I by GM junk. They lost a faithful customer who bought many of their cars/trucks over 35 years.

Favorite Features

I can say the ride/comfort level in this car is good. Highway mileage is surprisingly good too (25-28 mpg.)

Suggested Improvements

Speedometer/fuel cluster hard to see in certain levels of daylight. Needs 60/40 fold down rear seats. Rear pillar blind spot.

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2008 Buick CXL 3.8 V-6

Written by: EAB on 09/28/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Not much of an Automobile. Door Handle pulled out of door at 9000Miles, BBrake rotors warped at 5500 Miles, Dealer wanted to turn rotors and put old Brake Pads back on, Customer was of no assistance, paid for new pads and rotors out of my pocket, I have driven Buicks since 1965 and this is my last GM Car. Will definately buy Lexus Or Toyota Avalon.

Favorite Features

Good Ride, drives and handles well.

Suggested Improvements

More Power and improved gas mileage, a better built Car. Has short turning radius and brakes are poor. Not much car for this kinf of money.

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Great American Car

Written by: Anthony Vrsalovich on 09/08/2009

Vehicle

2008 Buick Lucerne CXS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have had three Mercs two Audis all mid to upper level. I brought a 2008 Lucerne CSX V8 and I am absolutely delighted with it - and would put it up against any car in its class. With what I have on my car - I would have to have paid a fortune in extras on the foreign models. Ultra quiet, fantastic build quality built to incredible tolerances. The Northstar engine is silky smooth. Very respectable mph for a V8 Exquisite lines no matter what angle you look at it. I would recommend anyone looking at a mid or full size saloon to "a least" take a test drive at your local Buick dealership.

Favorite Features

The simplicity of the interior design, comfort and quietness of ride.

Suggested Improvements

Five or six speed gearbox - smaller turning circle. Get rid of the Auto Union like Regan did with the Air Traffic Controllers and start all over again - It's a car manufacture - not an old peoples home!

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2008 Lucerne

Written by: Terry on 07/29/2009

Vehicle

2008 Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

My lease ran out on a Jeep Cherokee and I was in the market for a BMW, Lincoln, Audi or Toyota. I stopped by my local GM dealer just to see what the Buick Lucerne was all about. It had all the amenities I wanted and I loved the ride and handling. I wanted a comfortable car and a safe car. I got a great deal because it is a 2008 and GM was in the midst of financial problems. I did not go to any other dealer. I knew what I wanted and got the price I wanted. I plan on keeping my Lucerne for a long time. As a road warrior, I want something safe and comfortable. I bought it.

Favorite Features

Automatic seats, sound system, safety features, remote start, heated steering wheel, roomy

Suggested Improvements

More outlets for gadgets. More storage space inside the car.

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Buick Lucerne

Written by: Albert Strickland on 05/21/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This is without a doubt the best car I have ever owned. I have owned Cadillac's Olds, and Pontaic's over the years and some of them were bad. It is a shame that it took GM this long to wake up and build a car of the caliber

Favorite Features

The only thing I do not like is that the speedometer is difficult to see in daylight, I mean really difficult to see. other than that Ihave no complaints

Suggested Improvements

Fix the instrument panel where it is visble during the daytime.

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Nice car but annoying rattle in front

Written by: Gary R. on 05/01/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought as a replacement as I wrecked my 07' saturn vue. 08' Lucerne CX was a dealer demo with approx. 2,400 miles on it. Started to hear a rattle/buzzing noise within the first month coming from the front end area. Brake lights stayed on until I went to the dealer for the repair. Dealer replaced a fuel line problem as there was a GM bulletin on that. To date, I have had the car in 5 times for the rattle and still rattles/buzzes. I'm "disenchanted" with this Buick. I'm going to try the rattle repair one more time.....then I'll contact GM personally. (They probably won't care/ or respond) Dealer has been sympathetic to my issue anyway. I'm going to buy Honda next time.

Favorite Features

Ride is fantastic/smooth. V-6 has enough get-go for me. Good in the snow last winter.

Suggested Improvements

Build a car that does not rattle.

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I expected more

Written by: disappointed on 04/16/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Trading in my 2000 Lesabre with 142000 miles I expected a big improvement> Not so! Rattle in front end, trunk doesn't open but half way, wind noise is terrible, engine has no power> Quiet tune? they must have forgotten to do this one, 67 MPH very annoying drive train noise. sun visors not even close to what was on the 2000. Mileage is not as good either. can't reach door handles to close doors. Plastic push pins used in many places all loose.

Favorite Features

heated steering wheel

Suggested Improvements

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Great car with extraordinary comfort

Written by: Ken on 03/28/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I love this car. It is just a few weeks old, but has everything I wanted in a new car. The ride is unmatched. I tested a Ford Fusion because they said it drove as nice as a Buick. They were wrong. The Lucerne glides across rough road. It has plenty of pickup. The controls are well positioned for easy access. Plenty of leg room for stretching out. The 2008 version does not have bluetooth phone, and that I miss. I understand that 2009 does have that. The fan has plenty of power to cool or heat. I do wish that it had more power connections for things like iPods. The dash is a little hard to see in the daylight. Auto headlights is great. On Star is just amazing. Just a great car.

Favorite Features

Comfortable ride, On Star, Auto headlights on, Aux cable connect, leg room, large trunk.

Suggested Improvements

6 speed automatic, more power sources, voice controlled radio, CD and Aux devices, bluetooth, auto balance of stereo speakers, iPhone remote start of vehicle and setting of heating/cooling temp, On star to display the destination arrival time. I miss that from my Garmin GPS.

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final Buick

Written by: Dave on 03/20/2009

Vehicle

2008 Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned many Buicks but this will be the last. I`ve had nothing but trouble. Poor mileage 15-23, acclerator problems,power seat, steering noise, ext temp., worst of all it has left me setting 3 times with a no start, and had to be hauled in on a flatbed. This all has happened in only 4500 miles. I have lost all confidence in GM. I wish I had never traded. Had an 05 LaSabre that was a very good car. Got 23-30 for mileage with no problems, I wish I could say the same for the LuCerne.

Favorite Features

body style

Suggested Improvements

better mileage, poor acclerator, dash guages hard to see, tiny white picture symbols on steering wheel and doors to hard to see, shift lever in front of radio, no courtesy lite on the floor of passenger side, the whole car needs to be more reliable

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'08 Super Value with Lousy Fuel Economy

Written by: kgm on 01/28/2009

Vehicle

2008 Buick Lucerne Super 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Got a great deal on a leftover new Super ($31.7k out the door) when my '07 DTS was pulled ahead by GM. Ride has softened somewhat with break-in, but the magnetic ride control is still firmer than in my DTS. Knew I would have to replace the standard Bridgestone tires in order to make the ride acceptable. Replaced tires with Goodyear Assurance Comfortreds (235/55/18) which adds about 1/2 inch to the tires diameter and about 1/4 inch to the car's ride height. The tires made a big difference when compared to the hard riding and noisy Bridgestones. The car, at 2,600 miles, gets about 18 mpg combined vs. 20 mpg with the DTS. This may be due to the performance tuning and the final drive ratio.

Favorite Features

MSRP about $13k cheaper than similarly equipped DTS. Same platform and factory as DTS. Quieter and smoother ride after switching tires. Rides much smoother than my '06 Q45. Seats almost as comfy as DTS. Blind spot alert system. Low NVH levels. Nav system.

Suggested Improvements

Dump the Bridgestones. DTS had three seals around each door; Lucerne has only one and one-half (exterior noise more hushed on DTS). DTS and Lucerne both need the Blind Zone alert system. Update both cars for the next decade. Improve fuel economy. A six-speed automatic. Charging Ipod port. Six CDs.

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