Used 2017 Buick Cascada Convertible Consumer Reviews
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Not your grandmother's Buick
EK, 11/01/2020
updated 11/03/2022
2017 Buick Cascada Premium 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Recently bought a used 2017 Cascada with only 2000 miles on it. Have been very pleasantly surprised by the drivability of this car. Handling is tight and drives similar to a sports car, though Buick tuned the suspension to be slightly softer and more forgiving than your typical sports car. Seats are a bit firm for my taste, but I drove it for 2.5 hours and they actually got more comfortable, not less comfortable, as the drive progressed. As has been noted elsewhere, the engine is a bit slow from a dead stop, but is very quick once you get above 40 mph. Here are my pro's: 1. High quality at a very reasonable price. 2. Extremely quiet for a convertible. 3. Excellent handling 4. Big trunk for a convertible. 5. Decent back seat for a convertible. 6. Fully automated top goes up / down quietly and smoothly 7. Very good gas mileage - I'm getting 27.2 mpg using regular gas in mixed driving. 8. Its a Buick so you know it's reliable. Here are my cons: 1. Rear visibility is poor with the top up. Back window is much too small. 2. A bit sluggish from a dead stop. 3. Controls are very confusing and a bit dated. 4. No Blind Spot Detection System, which is a huge miss considering how poor the rear visibility is (see con #1 above). Dollar for dollar, this is as good as it gets in the world of convertibles!
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Fun in the Sun
Mnakano4, 03/06/2019
updated 09/06/2019
2017 Buick Cascada Premium 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
In the US we are limited to the number of convertible offerings. I never would have considered the Cascada if not for the NY Auto show. In person, it’s a good looking car and big, well for a convertible. You can seat 4 adults in relative comfort or in my case, a child seat in the back. The only other convertible offering the same interior size is the Mercedes E-class, I save about $35k. No really, I bought the Cascada with incentives for $25k new. While there are a plethora of buttons reminiscent of an early 2000s Benz, you sort of get used to it. It has some premium features too, the seat belts extend to you when you close the door, the top goes up and down in record time and the trunk is huge! 13 cubic feet top up and 10 top down! Some compacts don’t offer that much trunk space. I love the car except for the speed, it’s slow, our CRV is probably quicker. Yet, too down cruising isn’t about speed, rather, it’s all about the journey...
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Great Convertible
Bdom, 01/08/2021
2017 Buick Cascada Sport Touring 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I wanted to buy one of these since I first saw one on the road while driving in 2016. I’ve always loved convertibles and planned on buying one when my 06 Solara rag top kicked the bucket. Of course it’s a Toyota so that hasn’t happened yet, still own it. In Jan 2020 I heard they discontinued them and was so upset. I called my local Buick dealer they had something called a brass hat vehicle with 250 miles on the lot, it was white and marked down 6k$ from sticker. Was so disappointed when I got there because it had a burgundy colored roof and I hated it. No other new cascadas around, they were all sold. So I figured it was not meant to be. Fast forward a few months and I came across a beautiful red 2017 with 11k miles and it was pristine, like seriously good as new, especially inside it was flawless. A Few rock chips on the paint but very minor. So I bought it and have been happy since. It really is a beautiful car. When I first researched the car I found such disparity between the professional reviews and those of actual owners. Most owners loved it and most pros passed on it. As an owner I’m definitely in the love category. Most everything they said about poor acceleration or handling, dated interior, buttons etc, are so overstated. Is it cutting edge? No but who cares it’s a fun car. Dropping the top is what it’s all about and this car does it well. If you’re a serious convertible fan you already know the drawbacks posed by owning them, namely poor visibility with top up. Seriously get a blind spot mirror they work wonders and I trust them more than some sensor. Being the fourth convertible I’ve owned I have to say it has the least, as in barely any cowl shake. (A feeling like the body of the car is twisting over rough surfaces). They did a great job stiffening up the body of this car. So of course it’s ride is a bit rougher but it’s all about trade offs I guess. If you’re looking to buy one of these cars used don’t hesitate, it’s a great car for what it is...fun.
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Better than my bmw conv
Gene D, 01/13/2020
2017 Buick Cascada Sport Touring 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It’s status with Buick and Buick’s plan to move all their production to suv makes me wonder if they will continue with new models of this car, which is really an import. But my car is the best Looking car in the parking lot.
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A lot of car for the money
EK, 10/28/2020
updated 05/04/2021
2017 Buick Cascada Premium 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Cascada is a well kept secret among convertibles available in the USA. Great handling, hugs corners like a sports car. Interior design and quality of materials are very good. Acceleration isn't quite up to sports car caliber, but is still very quick. On the downside (these are all minor): Interior is a bit tight, and rear visibility is definitely a challenge with the top up. One final nit: the controls are fussy and really more complicated than they need to be. Overall this car is a gem, especially when you consider the price. Similar BMW's and Mercedes will run you $20,000 more. Its got a great look, and is certainly not your grandmother's Buick! I would definitely buy it again.
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