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LaCrosse CXS
sscott1, 09/08/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my LaCrosse three months ago and traded a 99 Regal GSE. I loved the Regal, but the premium fuel was getting expensive. I expected to get 23 MPG on the LaCrosse and am getting 19. I expected a performance hit over the Regal and I got it. I got 22 MPG with the Regal with EPA rating of 18/26. The LaCrosse is rated 19/27 on regular gas. The car is quiet and comfortable with nice features. I can live with the performance hit, but the mileage is tough to take at $3 per gallon. Anyone considering a CXS should be aware of what you will be getting on mileage. So far I have had no warranty issues. This one is my tenth GM car and will be my last. All in all I should have bought a Toyota!
2005 LaCrosse CXL
freeh, 11/14/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice car. Good ride and handling. Excellent on the highway. Only drawbacks are fairly poor mileage in town and somewhat tight rear seat. Much better car than my previous Buick, a Regal.
Best Buick since the Park Avenue
tjayf, 03/19/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I really enjoyed driving this new Buick. It is really quiet and very responsive. I like it better than the Park Avenue I traded in.
Bad Choice
Big Ed, 11/09/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Never owned a Buick before and after reviewing other cars in this class,I thought this was a good choice. Initially I liked this car very much. I noticed the problem on the first trip of about 150 miles. At highway speeds of 50-65 MPH and trying to maintain a safe distance from the car in front of me. The accelerator pedal seems to have a dead zone. It doesn't respond under normal foot pressure to maintain the speed that traffic flow allowes. As I apply a slight pressure on the gas pedal, nothing happens. As I increase the pressure, a sudden burst of acceleration is felt with the teck jumping 500-750RPM. This unusual condition is very strenuous on long trips of this constant awareness.
My old Century had a softer ride and seats
Mike, 07/16/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I really shopped and already have an '04 buick century.. The LaCrosse is only slightly quieter, mainly the engine, but tire noise is there. Also the seats are not as comfortable as the Century and the ride seems stiffer... Power in the LaCrosse is smoother and more responsive, and fully loaded on vacation to Florida we got 28 MPG. If the Century is replaced, then the LaCrosse may take its place, but ride quality and seats are an area for improvement...