2009 Buick Lucerne Consumer Discussions

2009 Buick Lucerne

• Re: 2009 Buick Lucerne [ryster]

  Written by: imdisappointed on Feb 6, 2010 11:35:32 AM

  Ryster, thank you for the encouraging words. The dealer is a very reputable dealer and I had no doubts they would fix the car, if possible. It did put a little scare in me since the car was so new. The oil pan gasket was replaced on 1-22-2010 and I have not seen any more oil, yet anyway. I hope that was just a fluke that is now fixed for many, ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Buick Lucerne [imdisappointed]

  Written by: ryster on Feb 6, 2010 9:46:03 AM

  If the issue is a simple gasket, and the dealer properly repairs it, the problem should not recur for several years (if at all.) Now if your leak is massive, and is resulting in quarts of oil being lost in a short amount of time, that would be very concerning and may indicate other issues. I wouldn't allow this seemingly minor issue to ruin your enjoyment of the car. It sounds ... Read More

• 2009 Buick Lucerne

  Written by: imdisappointed on Jan 17, 2010 5:18:30 AM

  In November I bought a new 2009 Buick Lucerne because I had such good service out of my 1997 Buick Riviera. I am now thinking I might have made a mistake. The Lucerne apparently has an oil leak. The dealer put a dye in it the other day and is going to check it out Tuesday. When standing under the car looking up, the oil is in the corner of a ... Read More

Buick Lucerne Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Just purchased 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL-5

  Written by: 40yearfan on Oct 23, 2009 4:15:19 PM

  I couldn't find any like I wanted in my area (Phoenix, AZ.) and wanted to take advantage of the $5,000 rebate plus an additional $500 customer cash Buick sent me. I found a dealer with a sister operation in California who had one exactly like I wanted except for the color (CXL-5, no moon roof or navigation) and bought it yesterday. I am now waiting for it to be delivered from ... Read More

Buick Lucerne

• The Rise and Fall of an Automotive Giant - GM

  Written by: sgtdevlinusmc on May 6, 2009 3:30:39 PM

  Well, here I sit boken hearted. I have just been asked to leave my dealer's service area by the owner of the dealership because I was "haranguing" his employees. What I was doing was asking for them to fix the vibration in my car - a 2007 Buick Lucerne CXS, no more and no less. Well, evidently I was way out of bounds with my request which was for them to ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Buick Lucerne [sgtdevlinusmc]

  Written by: plekto on May 1, 2009 10:15:04 PM

  I didn't notice a problem. It vibrates that way because it's a V8 and probably needs a less restrictive exhaust. I don't drive at 1500rpm, ever, though. That's lugging the engine and isn't good for it.

• Re: 2009 Buick Lucerne [jimmy53]

  Written by: sgtdevlinusmc on May 1, 2009 7:53:59 PM

  Jimmy you have been had just as I was. I bought an 07 Lucerne CXS (a demo) with 6000 miles on it. From the get go I noticed a vibrating/rumble at various speeds. I took it back to the dealer around 8 or 9 times. They rotated and balanced the wheels; didn't help. Took it back again and they did the same thing again; same result. Took it back again and ... Read More

• 2009 Buick Lucerne

  Written by: jimmy53 on Mar 31, 2009 3:14:12 PM

  I Bought a 2009 Buick Lucerne that had 7000 mi. on it after a few days I noticed a low rumble from the rear at about 58 to 65 mph and now at lower speeds. I took it back to the dealer and they put a complete new exhaust system on it. It seemed to help until I got it home. It's still there.They can't figure it out. It's more like ... Read More

• Humming from fuel pump

  Written by: bajan1 on Mar 24, 2009 10:50:41 PM

  After a very long drive in my 2009 Buick Lucerne, which has 10,000 miles, it had a very loud humming noise from the trunk, the source of which was later identified as the fuel pump. Two mechanics listened to the humming, which by then was much quieter since it is much reduced in city driving, but both have no previous experience with this condition. One said that the fuel pump is ... Read More

Buick Lucerne Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Price on 2008 Buick Lucerne CXL [carseeker9]

  Written by: rivieraranch on Jan 2, 2009 9:37:22 AM

  My car is a 2007 CXL V-8, purchased on 10/31/08; The sticker price was $32,500.00 and I paid $21,700.00 for the vehicle before adding tax, tag, title and before subtracting GM Card points. Clearly the dealer decided to take a bath on the unit. It had been in their inventory for 2 full years and was in the showroom for a long time. Moreover, the dealer was superb and their personnel ... Read More

Mainstream Large Sedans Comparison

• Re: 2009 [thegraduate]

  Written by: tjc78 on Oct 27, 2008 9:33:09 AM

  The Buick Lucerne CX and CXL now come standard with a more powerful & efficient 3.9L, replacing the 3.8 Nope... still not what should be in the "flagship" Buick. As has been said many times... there are better choices. As for the new Max.. I didn't drive one but did check it out and sat in it. The interior is very nice, however I am not sure that it fits into ... Read More

• 2009

  Written by: thegraduate on Oct 27, 2008 8:58:47 AM

  This forum has gotten QUIET! A few questions to bring back the conversation... Let's discuss changes available for 2009 on these vehicles. I know the Chrysler models got a bump in V8 power. What else? Has Hyundai changed the Azera at all since it came out? The Buick Lucerne CX and CXL now come standard with a more powerful & efficient 3.9L, replacing the 3.8L motor. Would that change your mind ... Read More

• Re: Kia Amanti [allmet33]

  Written by: thegraduate on Jul 24, 2008 10:56:37 AM

  Top 10 Losers: Non-Luxury Sedans, Wagons and Hatchbacks (Current Models) What I found appears to be the amount of "lot time" a car has, although the site wasn't clear. This is for the month of May, and looks bad for the Ford twins as well as the Kia. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis: 223 days 2008 Ford Taurus: 120 days 2008 Mercury Sable: 119 days 2008 Kia Amanti: 117 days 2008 Dodge ... Read More

• Best at: ? Worst at: ?

  Written by: thegraduate on Jul 3, 2008 10:04:20 AM

  I'm a little bit bored today, so thought I might take a look and create a Pro/Con list for the competitors here. Feel free to comment; I'm just trying to create conversation. :) I'm singling out the most obvious pros/cons Buick Lucerne V6 Pro: Classy Styling Con: Power/Economy (Soon to be helped with the 3.9L), Languid Handling Buick Lucerne V8 Pro: Classy Styling, V8 available at Toyota V6 price (some people ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Lucerne [kdshapiro]

  Written by: plekto on Jun 6, 2008 3:13:23 PM

  Try $1200 or less to replace a 4 speed transmission in a Buick(or other GM with one). Yes, the new GM 5-6 speed models are also similarly pricey, so the smart money is on the older 4 speed design. That's some serious money saved, and last I checked, they are very reliable as all of the bugs have been worked out. It's not a fun car. But it's virtually as reliable ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Lucerne [plekto]

  Written by: kdshapiro on Jun 6, 2008 12:15:56 PM

  There is no difference between under $3500 and $3500 to $4000. For the additional $1K potential tranny cost in the event of a catastrophic failure in 10 year I'd rather be driving a BMW than a Buick.

• Re: 2009 Lucerne [drwilsc]

  Written by: tjc78 on Jun 5, 2008 7:27:16 PM

  IMO its not that big of an improvement. The MPG should be similar, (using the Impala's #s) however the highway # comes with the use of cylinder deactivation. The 3.9 is also a dated OHV design, at least it has VVT. Like joe97 said GMs 3.6 is the better option here, however, I read somewhere that the 3.6 is not setup to be installed where the Lucerne is being built. IMO ... Read More

• 2009 Lucerne

  Written by: drwilsc on Jun 5, 2008 2:20:02 PM

  Evidently Buick is dropping the 3.8 liter engine in favor of the 3.9 liter as the base V6 engine for the 2009 Lucerne. Any comments? Does this make the V6 Lucerne a more viable option, with the roughly 30 hp improvement over the 3.8?

• Re: 2009 Maxima [alexstore]

  Written by: captain2 on Mar 24, 2008 6:28:03 AM

  neither G8 or Genesys are included here for discussion by our hosts. Alexstore - think there are some limits on the no. of cars that can be shown to be part of the group. The G8 was specifically included, and later removed - I guess becuase it wasn't available yet. That is no longer the case - there would seem to be no reason that the G8 shouldn't be fair game ... Read More

• Re: 2009 maxima [captain2]

  Written by: louiswei on Feb 22, 2008 11:11:18 AM

  Ah, I know which one you were talking about, it's the Chinese Buick LaCrosse, not Lucerne. The new Chinese Buick Park Avenue is the rebadged Holden Commodore. Actually currently Buick is (guys, if you are holding a cup of coffee in your hand right now, put it down...) the number one selling import brand in the Chinese market. Chinese Buick Park Avenue: Chinese Buick LaCrosse:

• Re: 2009 maxima [captain2]

  Written by: tjc78 on Feb 22, 2008 9:06:26 AM

  "If you think about it - what 'American' brand symbolizes quality - Cadillac,Lincoln/Mercury, Buick (?) " Lincoln and Mercury are near death. At least Buick and Cadillac show some signs of life with the Enclave and CTS. You are right all the domestics have improved, however, they are still not able to sell without large rebates or 0% financing. The other day there was a commercial for a $3500 rebate on ... Read More

• Re: 2009 maxima [louiswei]

  Written by: captain2 on Feb 22, 2008 5:46:06 AM

  actually what I was thinking of is a Buick Lucerne apparently built over there - with a 4 cylinder engine! And I thought it needed some help with that vintage V6! Hasn't GM already started to open Buick plants in China and also built Lucerne/Lacrosse knockoffs in Shanghai? Think the Park Avenue is still available over there as well - that being a Holden. FWIU, Buick is THE car to own ... Read More

Buick Lucerne Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: What's a reasonable MSRP discount? [waynenovotny]

  Written by: waltchan on Dec 23, 2007 7:23:41 PM

  The 3800 is the last Buick-designed engine ever made. When it is phased out, there will never be a Buick that drives and rides like a Buick again. All Buicks now will get either the GM High Feature engine or the Cadillac Northstar engine. Although more powerful and many people are happy with it, to me, putting in one of the two engines in a Buick will not drive and ride ... Read More

• What's a reasonable MSRP discount?

  Written by: waltchan on Dec 19, 2007 5:16:12 PM

  Looking forward to get a new 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL somewhere next year. The options I want are: Custom Perforated Leather Chrome Appearance Package Driver Confidence Package Luxury Package Side Blind Alert Navigation Harmon/Kardon Speakers Steering Wheel Sunroof What's the best, most reasonable offer I can get with the dealer with a MSRP sticker of $37,000. I am thinking on trying $8,000 off MSRP. Will that work? If not, how much ... Read More

Mainstream Large Sedans Comparison

• Re: Genesis will win hands down...[rockylee] [joe131] [pat] [rockylee] [batista] [rockylee] [batista]

  Written by: rockylee on Apr 22, 2007 6:00:04 PM

  Who are you kidding? The Lucerne 4.6L was tested by Car and Driver to reach 60mph in 6.9 seconds. It's basically a slug for a V8. The "Hemi" name is ancient but the engine is relatively new (2003) even though it is a pushrod design. I meant LaCrosse "Super" with the 5.3 LS-4 300 hp V8 ;) The Lucerne "Super" gets the 292 hp version of the Northstar which should knock ... Read More

2011 RWD Buick Lucerne

• Re: Why ? [kirstie_h]

  Written by: rockylee on Feb 24, 2007 2:15:33 AM

  It's working fine Kirstie. I plug in the search window 2007, then 2008, then 2009, then 2010, then 2011. Each one of those years I type under the "Search Forums" space I can find anything with those years in the title. ;) Well back to the 2011' RWD Buick Lucerne ;) Rocky

Buick Lucerne

• Re: future Buicks [62vetteefp]

  Written by: sls002 on Apr 16, 2006 9:44:59 AM

  Is the Saturn Aura Epsilon 2? Then that makes sense, and the Lucerne will go RWD in 2009 or 2010?

• future Buicks

  Written by: sls002 on Apr 15, 2006 12:06:08 PM

  The zeta platform seems to be back. The Camaro will be on this platform, as well as a GTO. However, more to the point, so will some RWD sedans. In particular, the W-platform is to be replaced (Impala, Grand Prix, LaCrosse). So, Buick may have a RWD LaCrosse (said to be the Invicta), which may be larger than the FWD LaCrosse. These new cars are to be 2009 models. I can ... Read More

• Re: 3.6 [sls002]

  Written by: 62vetteefp on Apr 7, 2006 7:43:59 AM

  I doubt the Lucerne or DTS or LaCrosse will ever see 2009 much less 2010 in their current architectures. Both cars were majors but heavily kept the old architectures. While they may not be profitable over their lifetimes due to lower than expected volumes (to be seen) they were meant to be short term models. Epsilon 2 will be the W car replacement as far as a high volume midsize vehicle ... Read More

Buick Lucerne: Engine & Performance

• Re: DTS Re: Lucerne's performance [rayainsw]

  Written by: sls002 on Dec 16, 2005 11:04:29 AM

  I don't see any changes coming for the Lucerne's engine lineup anytime soon. The 3800 will remain available until the 2009 model year. Assuming that the Lucerne is not replaced at that point, some replacement V6 is likely. My guess is that if a RWD sedan goes into production for Buick, it will replace the Lucerne. I don't see the 5.3 V8 becoming available in the Lucerne and will probably dissappear ... Read More