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CXL, 02/10/2006
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
The 2005 LaCrosse is a much better car than my previous 1997 Buick Regal. Handles and rides much better and doesn't have that old Buick float. It feels more like a sport sedan. Fit and finish is also improved and it is quite quiet. I think the old 3.8 V6 has been improved. Smoother and quiter. The gas mileage is still a downer. It gets 30 on the highway, but only 17-18 around town. Overall, its a much improved car.
Not your father's Buick!
GM 3.8 fan, 02/23/2010
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
I bought this CXL with the legendary 3.8 engine. It had 37,000 miles and was lightly used. I have driven it 7,000 miles. I love the 3.8 engine and GM got it right with the last of the series. Great around town mileage and good highway mileage. The original tires are about shot and I intend to upgrade with premium rubber. GM needs to put better original tires on its premium models. No problems and my mechanic has raved about the good deal I got from a VW dealer. The car depreciated to where a guy with two kids in college can afford a top line car for the cost of a tin can. My only complaint is that I wish the front leather seats were as nice as the European-style seats on my 1994 Bonneville.
I'm a 45 year old Buick owner
Joe S., 06/07/2006
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 2 months. Purchased w/15K miles on it. CXL model rides very smooth on the highway. More comfortable than my Saturn L. This car is rated 20/29 mpg but I cannot understand why I only average about 14 mpg in city driving. Highway mpg is great..lives up to its 30 mpg. Steering is a little balky. You can feel it roll and dip on sharp turns. All and all this a comfortable sedan. Looks a little like the Lexus LS330 until you look at the grille. The grille and layout of the front is the thing only way you know it is a Buick. Also, for some reason, every time I turn on the air vents the AC is on. I think if the in city gas mileage was better I would enjoy this car more.
Totally mediocre
totally mediocre, 01/27/2009
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used with 22,000 miles. Initially, I was very impressed with the design of the exterior and the interior materials. However, with time I have been mildly disappointed. No major complaints, just room for improvement. Like every other review, I am also disappointed with the fuel economy. Also, the 3.8 liter engine is not nearly as quiet or refined as other reviews suggest. The seats are unsupportive and stiff, although the leather is of very good quality. Have had an ongoing problem with the airbag light coming on for no apparent reason. Finally, the trunk lid has no handle to pull it up. Sounds minor but is very inconvenient.
First Year Flaws
GM Brat, 08/21/2008
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I have now owned this Buick for 3+ years and have put 75k miles on her. She is still very docile, quiet and well mannered, just what you would expect from a Buick.
The 3800 engine is a proven 'keeper'
James Crawford, 07/19/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
On smooth pavement, this car is very quiet. The dual zone climate control works very well. Engine cruising rpms are surprisingly low. My new Buick has 1,000 miles on it and I can average 25+ MPG on the interstates of Florida & Georgia while set on cruise control at 75 - 80 MPH. The ABS brakes are very controllable for coming to a smooth, non-diving stop. All-around visibility (windshield, side windows, side mirrors, and a really wide view via the automatic day/night rearview mirror)is the best I've ever had. The rear bumper resident back-up warning system helps give me back some of the sense of depth perception that I've lost with age! I've been in Fords for 30 years. I'm in Buicks to stay.
Great car
CXL, 01/07/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchase a new vehicle every two to three years. This is my favorite car. It has a very quiet ride. It has many options included. I like them all.
Good car for the money
Sandra , 04/03/2010
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
The car is roomy and comfortable with great trunk space. Good quality leather - after almost 5 years still looks new. The only three problems are the low oil pressure warning comes on sometimes - taken to two different dealers who could find nothing wrong - hasn't caused any problems, goes off after a few seconds. The other issue is the clunking noise that comes from the steering column when I hit bumps. An the last issue is the A/C which I need to have checked because its unreliable - sometimes cold as the arctic going to warm as the desert back to cold as the arctic within a matter of minutes; however, when it does work, it's very cold :)
Not dissapointed
AmJohn, 01/27/2009
2005 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought this car a year ago and have been very happy overall. Trunk space holds our stroller, a pack and play and still has room for a few bags of groceries. The sound system is very good. Very quiet and comfortable ride, good gas mileage. Only complaint is the intermediary joint is needing serviced or replaced, but other than that I would have no problem buying another one.
Still impressed almost 3 years later.
J C Glover, 04/08/2008
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
After having driven Japanese cars for almost 20 years, I purchased a GM car with trepidation. Amazingly, GM got it right with this car in 2005. When I turned in my Lexus in Aug '05 I felt deprived but the LaCrosse had all the luxury features and more!
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