2008 Buick Lucerne Consumer Reviews

Excellent Vehicle

Written by: F. J. WULFF on 10/15/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

The 2008 CXL is an excellent sedan, with high mechanical reliability. It has adequate power, very comfortable, the design is most attractive and is a pleasure to drive. If you want a special long distance traveling vehicle, consider the Lucerne, it is comfortable and reliable.

Favorite Features

Attractive design, logically arranged guages and controls, excellent finishes, and very good handling.

Suggested Improvements

Smaller turning radius.

7 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Comfortable and Quiet

Written by: Michael on 10/08/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This car is very quiet and comfortable. I previously owned an Olds 88 LSS and this is by far a better car. The heated seats are great in the winter. The sound system is good. The build quality is excellent. I have not found one flaw in the car yet after putting 6000 miles on it. No squeaks or squawks. This is a well designed car, built to last. The 3.8L V6 engine in the CXL has a cast iron oil pan. That's how rugged the engine is built. All previous 3.8L GM engines that I am familiar with have a formed sheet metal oil pan. This one is cast iron with cross members bolted to it. Built reliable like an aircraft engine.

Favorite Features

The 2-position memory seats are convenient for my wife and I. The speed and radio controls on the steering wheel are convenient.

Suggested Improvements

The average fuel economy so far is 24.7 MPG. I would like better fuel economy. The interior and leather seats are a very light shade of beige, and will probably quickly show wear and tear and soil. I would have preferred a darker leather interior color scheme.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Excellent Vehicle

Written by: F. J. WULFF on 09/21/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

The 2008 Buick Lucerne CXL is an excellent vehicle. Build quality is high, performance is adequate to high, reliability is high, and value for money is high. Would recommend and purchase, again, this model.

Favorite Features

Lucerne design, availibility of features and layout, performance, and most of all reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Smaller turn radius.

5 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Car okay but transmission whines

Written by: Bob Muzik on 08/24/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Traded a 96 Caddy for this in May. After driving a few days, found that the transmission whines loudly in the 15- 30 MPH range. This is the 4T80E transverse transmission which only comes with the 292 on the Super and the Cadillac DTS. GM has a bulletin out on this but a design change projected for early August did not come through. Totally unsatisfactory. GM knew about this way back in 2007 but didn't tell anybody. All other aspects of the car are really good except, as noted below and disappointing MPG. My Caddy got over 30 MPG on flat land and this only gets 25. My 1984 Olds 98 still gets 27. I guess that's progress for you.

Favorite Features

Blind side detector, rain detecting windshield washers, lane switch notification, navigator, great power, nice ride except on rough roads, quiet.

Suggested Improvements

Eliminate tach and use for electronic information which is now relegated to one at a time on the speedometer. Go back to digital gas guage and speedometer. Go back to electronic lock on gas door and trunk lid. Don't sell cars with a known problem.

16 out 19 people found this review helpful

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A beautiful car

Written by: Happy owner on 08/06/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

A couple of years ago I bought a used 2006 Lucerne and was so pleased with it, I bought a new 2008, I am a big, long legged man, so the first thing I look for in a car is driver leg room and comfort. The Lucerne abounds in them. It's ubiquitous 3.8 litre engine provides all the power one could want unless they are a "drag racer" and the car handles beautifully. I have always gotten 27.5 MPG on the road which amazes me in that big a car. I am 72 years old and have owned many cars, foreign and domestic, and the Lucerne is the most satisfactory one I have ever owned.

Favorite Features

Interior room for both the driver and the passengers, handling, peppy engine, and fuel economy.

Suggested Improvements

None. I'm happy as a clam with it

21 out 21 people found this review helpful

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Lucerne Super

Written by: Larry on 08/02/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Have driven Cadillacs for over 27 yrs, my last being a 2001 DHS. First Buick ever. My Buick Super is giving me excellent performance. No wind noise. Fuel economy is what is to be expected with a 292 HP Northstar engine, (20mpg city driving) and absolutely fun to drive. A great many options comes with this vehicle. I've also saved several thousand by buying the Buick over the Cadillac with just about all the same options. Completely satisified

Favorite Features

Side blind zone alert and lane departure warning is a great added feature. Great radio sounds from the 9 speakers. Many other options are now standard equipment.

Suggested Improvements

Drivers arm rest should be longer with more room to place articles inside. Make the front drivers and passenger seats 60/40 with slightly more comfort.

15 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Roughrider

Written by: car-fetish on 07/17/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I think the car rides hard, as if it had too much air in the tires. I guess it needs to break in. I also would like better acceleration. This is my 4th car with the 3800V6 and it's the slowest off the line. Yeah, I know it ain't no hotrod but it's not your Grandpa's Buick either! Overall, Im happy with the car.

Favorite Features

Lights, bells and whistles

Suggested Improvements

Take the suspension design of the discontinued Park Avenue and put it in the Lucerne. Nothing rides like a Park! (not even a Caddy)

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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My 1st Buick

Written by: Joe from Pennsyvania on 07/03/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This car was a demo with 6000 miles on it when I got it. I have been very happy with the overall performance and ride. I just took a road trip to the Jersey shore and I got 25mpg doing 70 mph. I Have the 3800 V-6, good motor history. I did have problems with noise front brakes when I first got it but the dealer changed out the pads and its been fine.

Favorite Features

Great stereo and I like the OnStar. Bucket seats are confortable. Trunk room is pretty good for today's cars. Auto wipers are nice and the auto headlights are much better than my old Mercury Grand Marquis

Suggested Improvements

More cup holders and gadget dishes, change trays. Deeper door "pockets". Higher arm rest.

15 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Great car

Written by: stur01 on 06/30/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Was looking to trade in our 2007 Yukon for something with better MPG and picked the Buick. Was worried about sitting low in a car, but the car is great. Has more power then the Yukon and a better ride. The car is getting allot of looks and people have stopping me in the grocery store parking lot and asking, "is that a Buick?" The car handles great, and the MPG in town on the first tank is 16.9 MPG. My wife loves it more ever time she drives it and she loved her Yukon. The nav system and radio took a little time to understand the options.

Favorite Features

Nav system, sound system, V-8 power, seats and styling

Suggested Improvements

BlueTooth would be nice. OnStar is fine, but don't want to pay $19 a month plus minutes when I'm paying for a cell phone too.

13 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Great for a Tall Family

Written by: Cardiomac on 06/16/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I am 6'4", my wife is 6'2", my 12 year old son is 5'10" and my 8 year old daughter is 5' 4". Clearly, front and rear head and leg room were the most important features in our buying decision. I had never owned a Buick before but I must say that I am very pleased with this one. No other car in it's class has the same mix of size, comfort and convenience. And it is so incredibly quiet! I absolutely love it. he V6 engine has plenty of power for the kind of driving I do - short commutes and the occasional interstate road trip. I got the bench front seat which really lets me stretch out on long trips.

Favorite Features

Bench front seat. Tons of rear head and leg room. Quiet ride.

Suggested Improvements

iPod connectivity. Sturdier headliner where the universal garage remote buttons are.

11 out 12 people found this review helpful

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