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CXL, 02/10/2006
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
18 of 18 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.
First Year Flaws
GM Brat, 08/21/2008
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
18 of 20 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.
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.
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)
7 of 7 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.
Incredible bargain in a used car
Lance, 09/03/2016
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
The 3.8 v6 engine is bulletproof. Not sporty handling, but smooth and comfortable!
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LaCrosse is luxury and comfort
Rhonda, 04/07/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great for safety, has highest rating Insurance only went up $3.00 due to this. The car has double steel doors and double windshield glass. The engine slides under the dash on impact.
Best car I ever Owned
RIC0069, 11/14/2004
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
17 of 22 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately with the recent hurricanes in Florida, I lost my prized Mercedes 430 CLK Cabriolet. Upon doing research, and checking out all the new bodies this year I decided to try a Buick... The ride and drive of this vehicle is far superior to that of the lexus and BMW that I tried, and the price was fantastic. If this is what Buick is now about then KUDOS to GM, you finally have a winner.
Great Car
Anthony Giglio, 05/14/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had my La Crosse for about two months and have driven it almost 5,000 miles. It handles beautifully and has the quietest ride of any vehicle I have owned in the last 30 years. I have had no need for warranty work at all. I am very pleased with this automobile.
Still impressed almost 3 years later.
J C Glover, 04/08/2008
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 14 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!
Not good long term
anocrelic, 01/05/2011
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
20 of 28 people found this review helpful
I have driven GM cars for the past 32 years and have obviously been very pleased or I would have changed. I like the size, performance, styling and comfort of my La Crosse. I purchased it in 2005 with less than 15,000 miles on it and have had very few problems UNTIL it reached 90,000 miles. After that everything seemed to go wrong with this car almost at once. It's been properly maintained the same as all previous vehicles which lasted 150,000 + miles without problems. I am very disappointed in this vehicle for that reason alone.
Very happy owner
bob raskin, 09/19/2006
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Effortless driving, smooth transmission. It handles well on curves and at hiway speed. Very quiet inside, zero road noise. No repair issues after 1 year of use
Informative
Jim Yount, 05/27/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I find it drives well. I truly believe it could use a little more horsepower. The gas mileage doesn't seem to be as good as what I was getting in my 2004 LeSabre in city driving. Highway driving I get close to 26-28 mpg. Would like to see the dimmer mirror on the outside driver's side as it is a good feature. Car is extremely quiet except when moonroof is open.
I like it and I used to drive Park Aves.
John Ginther, 05/20/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love the ride and how quiet this car is in comparison to larger wheel-base cars I have owned in the past.Tight finish. Solid feel Easy handling.
No More GM for Me.
scotpg, 11/20/2013
2005 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 23 people found this review helpful
At 27K miles it whined when steering.GM offered no help.At 49K miles it was getting worse.Went to Bellavia in East Rutherford, NJ.Told me power steering pump is leaking, rack and pinion assembly is cracked and something is wrong with the sway bar and end link. Also need an alignment and new front brakes. Bellavia Cost 1,992.00. GM offered no help. Went to my trusty car care center and only needed the rack and pinion assembly replaced since it was leaking and an alignment. The steering pump and brakes are good. My Trusty Car Care Center Cost 554.01. Also, since new; water leaks through antenna and squeeks in the rear on bumps. Why so many problems?
No more Buick's for me.
pawneepa25, 03/27/2014
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 25 people found this review helpful
Pile of junk, trouble with telescoping steering, ongoing problem. Wheel bearings replaced at 75000 kms. Two sets of brakes, car has 105000 kms. Air bag light goes off and on, never fixed. Fog lights did not work got them fixed then horn went out at 62000 kms. not covered by warranty, cost to fix $1100.oo. Front doors leak water when it rains. Tires replaced at 30,000 kms. Noise coming from front end when driving never were able to fix. Engine icon light comes on due to them screwing with the bundle of wires when they fixed the lights and horn, cost to replace the wire bundle would be over $2000.oo. The list is almost endless.
Love the ride, not that fun to drive
Jared Ellars, 03/08/2006
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable car, smooth ride and quite. Only real gripe that I have with the car is the engine. I've liked the 3.8 in the past, but I think the performance is poor in this car. Could be gearing, but engine seems to run at too low RPMs to effectively change speeds. Engine seems to labor when increasing speed. After it decides to shift down a gear or two, then the performance is there. Mileage is also extremely disappointing. Only get about 25-26 on highway. That is very poor cause my 3.5L (with more horse power) Olds Intrigue got over 30 on highway. City mileage is poor as well in my opinion, I get 18 mpg which includes two miles of stop and go traffic and 8 miles interstate driving.
Still love it.
Rob W., 11/17/2010
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new for my birthday in 2005 and saw it come off the car carrier. It is the best auto I have ever owned. I have just replaced orig. battery as I felt I needed to do so in S. FL and it will be six y.o. in Dec. It rides as tight and quietly as the day I took it and no repairs to date. Only a battery and two tires. If it ever wears out I will be another Buick. I do not understand American love of foreign cars when you can buy this luxury from GM for a lot less.
I love my LaCrosse
ABC, 12/15/2004
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The LaCrosse has high performance 3.8L engine, excellent suspension system, helpful computer gadgetry, and European elegance inside and out. Good job, GM.
Exterior design
M Beacom, 01/09/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I found that the outside mirror on the driver side is in the way of seeing to turn left especially in driveways, etc. There is a reflection in these mirrors of the chrome on the dash making a streak reflection in the mirror. The tilt lever is hard to locate at times and gets frustrating. Make sure you put locks on the wheels because mine got stolen. I also added an additional alarm system because there is no motion sensor on the factory alarm. Other then these few problems, it is a wonderful car to drive. Not as smooth riding as the LeSabre but it is sporty and that may be the reason for not having the smooth soft comfort ride. I do recomend this car and hope to get good service.
Solid car
Carolyn, 07/10/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It has a nice exterior look, and it doesn't look like every other car in the parking lot. It has a very comfortable ride and take bumps well. As a person who has driven smaller cars in the past, it was easy to get used to.
Riding with a GM product
Ray Horn, 09/25/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
There were several models of Buick that I had been interested in, the LaCrosse caught my eye. The car was not too big, nor too small, the fact that the rear seats fold down for more room was impressive. I am a gadget person, this car has just about everthing, yet it is safe and secure, there is less road noise due to the insulation and efforts by GM to keep the noise level down. Of course one of the pleasing items is the gas mileage, it is good! All in all, I enjoy the vehicle and its workmanship.
Buick LaCrosse - 2005
Shirley Quinn/David, 05/05/2007
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Driving this car is good to excellent. Mileage is very poor! It had a recall of the brake, I did not like that. I do not like the locks poping up automatically when the car stops to park. I think that is dangerous. Driver should control that. The exterior receives many compliments.
Great Car
pat, 10/31/2006
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had this car 2 hours and I took it on a 6 hour trip and it handled beautifully. I could not have ask for a better ride. The car handles will and when you want that extra power it is there. I travel a lot and I really enjoy driving and riding in the this car. I have had my car in the mountains out east and it handled very well in the mountains. It is great on turns and on curvey roads.
Beautiful, Competent, Comfortable
Steve Rau, 01/17/2007
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am thrilled every day to look at this car in the driveway, especially to hear it running (it has the remote start feature) and get into a cool car on a hot day. Yesterday, I was able to get into a toasty warm car with warm seats, because of the seat heaters that also automatically came on when I pressed the remote start button from inside my house. All the great gadgets work perfectly! I've had the car over 18 months, and have had no problems, despite the wealth of technology.
Fun to drive
John Bryson, 12/31/2004
2005 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Buick LaCrosse is a fun vehicle to drive. The interior is not as fun however. The cloth seats are not very comfortable. It took a few tries to keep from hitting the brake when trying to press the accelerator. It came with a minor defect in the driver's side windshield wiper, but was quickly replaced by the dealer.
LaCrosse - quiet ride
William Ray, 05/09/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Buick LaCrosse has a very good feel for the road without making you think you're in a tight suspension sports car. The quiet ride is the most impressive of any car I have ever driven. You simply cannot hear other cars going by. The hands-off phone system lets you make phone calls by speaking rather than holding a cell phone to your ear. Compared to similar models from other companies, the LaCrosse is a bargain in the mid 20 thousand dollar range. Drive it before you buy a Honda, Toyota, Nissan or Acura.
13yrs & still going strong!
Andrea Deyo, 02/13/2018
2005 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love my 2005 Buick Lacrosse. Bought it new a little over 13yrs ago, its got 101,400 miles on it & it still drives well. No real major repairs--things do tend to wear out some with age on any car. Still love driving it. Very comfortable seats.
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LaCrosse is Very Good
Bud, 05/12/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Negatives are few and mostly unimportant: engine is noisy on outside of car; outside mirrors cannot collapse; seatbacks recline by lever instead of power; no tire pressure indicators (bad oversight); Overall mpg with a 75/25 city/hwy ratio is only 17 mpg (EPA rating is 20- 29). That's it! Car is very quiet, has excellent buttoned-down ride, excellent driveability, very good acceleration, esp. at highway speeds and is a pleasure to drive. Fit and finish are excellent, and we like the styling and the interior layout - it's clean. In short, we are very pleased with the 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Just OK
dean812, 05/18/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Numerous things you took for granted on other cars, aren't there. For example folding side mirrors. In the garage they used to come in handy. Wipers very poor. Nowhere to hold to close downsized trunk. Last 7 cars were Buicks, but not next time!
Great car for the price
J hoffman, 05/08/2018
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
It's got better reviews than other Buick's. Strong runner.
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Not another Buick
Grandpapaul, 05/04/2016
2005 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 20 people found this review helpful
My wife wanted a Lacrosse and bought this car 3 years ago with 28K on it. Three months later she bought a Honda Accord and couldn't sell this piece of junk. I had a recall on my Grand Prix and got an email from Buick suggesting I consider a Buick for my next purchase. I replied that I I have an 05 Lacrosse and it junk. After a year of back and forth emails they quit responding. 1. Climate control utilizes air conditioning 100% of the time. I turn it off every time I start it to save gas but it as it comes back on when restarted. 2. Replaced hood struts. 3. Replaced rear window regulator which is rarely used. 4. Drivers mirror quit working. 5. Head lights don't turn off until driving in daylight for an hour. 6. Outside temp takes a couple of miles before going to correct temp. 7. On occasion the engine runs rough. Shut it off and restart and its fine. 8. Dash cracked four times in the first year and looks like varicose veins. 9. Wipers quit so I replace the motor. Poor design as the entire mechanism must come out. 10. When there are riders in the back I can hear the wheel bearings grind. Lots of road noise so I believe most of them need replaced. 11. Rear suspension squeaks. 12. Piece of plastic broke in power seat mechanism. Six ways power seat is now four way. All these problems in the first two years of ownership. I drive it on occasion and now has 49K. Putting miles on my 01 Grand Prix then will put an estimated $1500 in it when I retire. I am not the type to pass on junk to others so will keep it since it is paid off. IF I EVER BUY ANOTHER CAR, IT WONT BE A "BUICK". Bring back Pontiac Grand Prixs! I do like the 3.8L engine. Not sure why they changed. It shifts sooner and RPMs are lower that my older Grand Prix for better gas mileage.
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Great Car!!
Great Car!!, 06/08/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I traded a 2000 Regal GS for an almost fully equipped CXS Lacrosse. What an improvement in quality, fit and finish. It drives like a German car, not quite as tight as a BMW but that is what I like about American cars, they are like driving your easy chair around! Off the line performance can't compare to the supercharged Regal. The CXS loses roughly 60ft/lbs of torque from the SC 3800. Sometimes I wonder who makes decisions like this. Once going though, acceleration is nice. The sunroof is extremely dissappointing to me. Air noise is high when open and the worst part is the roof glass goes up over the roof. It doesn't tuck inside the roof like most others! That isn't refinement to me!
Love this car!
garyjerjay, 09/21/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am past my "beat the other guy off the line" days but I wanted a car that had decent acceleration and one that did not ride like the old Buick floating ride, but rather one that had a smooth quiet ride, and one that you could also feel the road under you and was firm in the corners. My Lacrosse after 3,500 is all that I wanted and more. No, the accereration does not snap your neck back but is more than adequate. The cabin is incredibly quiet and the power seats are very comfortable. There is enough room in the trunk for four sets of golf clubs and there is room in the cabin for four adults although the back seat could use a little more room. This is a great car for this old baby boomer!
Better than expected
Rodger B, 07/13/2008
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is our first Buick. We had a 2001 Aurora before this. We have driven this car about 38000 miles now. Car is very quiet and handles great. Ride is very smooth. City gas mileage is 19-20 mpg, highway is 30-32 mpg. Like everyone else these days, I would like more mpg but this is better than most cars of this size. Have not needed any repairs except a battery replacement which is normal in southern Arizona. I'm disapointed that there is no tire pressure monitor system on this car, Buick sure missed the boat there. This was corrected in 2006. I do wish this car had a memory system for the seat and mirror settings. Over all, my wife and I both love this car.
Disappointed
C.Werth, 05/30/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Well, it isn't as quiet as the ads proclaim. Tire noise, interior rattles, and a constant buzzing sound from the dash after starting that the dealership cannot fix. I wish I had waited for next year's model. Perhaps, the bugs would have been worked out. I'm ready to trade it after only 6,000 miles.
'06 LaCrosse problems
Mike, 10/13/2006
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Lifter noise on cold A.M. starts. Starter remains engaged with remote start. The leather seats are too firm and extend too far forward, irritating wife's back of her legs. There's a rubbing sound when backing up out of garage/wheels turned to left. Too many push buttons on dash in proximity to others. Cheap floor mats. Had wipers replaced twice, kept bending in half.
Rear floor design
Rosalie, 10/15/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
The rear floor has a very bad curve near the rear door below the rear seat. I had a passenger catch his foot on the lower part of the curved floor as he tried to exit the auto. He triped and fell head first to the ground. He was aware that the floor is a step down, but did not notice the curve near the rear seat. The floor that the seat is resting on should be straight, not curved. This could be very dangereous. Not to mention a law suit if someone is really hurt. I am not sure if GM would fix this problem on MY auto?
Too small
Trina Hughes, 08/27/2022
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used 2005 Buick LaCrosse; because it had low miles on it & I thought it would get good gas mileage. It gets nearly 20 mpgs. It's a small car. Can seat 5 small people. I'm a small woman; but it's difficult to get in & out of comfortably. A patient of mine is close to 6 feet tall and has a hard time getting in & out of it. The front bumper is low & scrapes the curbs & cement islands in parking spaces. It's not comfortable to me. I regret my purchase.
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Won't Buy Again
Won't buy again, 11/19/2007
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This automobile has been rattletrap on city streets since I bought it (freeways no problem) Disappointing mileage, good handling. Comfortable to drive, good climate control, lousy floormats. Inability to fix rattles will cause me to buy a Mercury or Lincoln next time.
Best car I have ever driven
Melvin Law, 02/19/2017
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
I would be afraid to buy a well maintained Buick like this even if it's 12 years old.
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LaCrosse is a great value
Jeff, 06/24/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Buick LaCrosse is a tremendous value in the mid-size near luxury segment. It offers elegant styling, fantastic interior comfort and an extremely quiet ride. The engine and drive train are perfectly adequate for commuter and highway driving. The cockpit is sensibly designed with all controls easily accessable. Climate controls, radio, and speed controls are on the steering wheel. The guages are easily readable. I particularly like the LED panel for the information center located in the middle of the speedometer. Very easy to read and use. The materials used in the interior are first rate, very near Cadillac quality. Very nice car..Congats Buick!
Good value
Art, 12/19/2004
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My LaCrosse CXL has real curb appeal and nice features such as the telescoping stearing wheel. It's very comfortable on the open road, although gas mileage is not as good as the LeSabre I traded in for it. The brakes are very good but acceleration is just ok. I wish GM had made the larger engine standard. The standard radio sounds surprisingly good and adjusts volume as you increase speed. Neat.
American style and quality
AMERICAN, 12/16/2004
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Buick LaCrosse is a great driving car. No other vehicle can match the quality and feel of the vehicle for the price. It's the most quiet car I have ever had. I'm 35 and think it's a car with style and it's American.
My Buick La Crosse
Jennifer McGinn, 06/29/2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am enjoying driving this car - the fourth Buick I have had and it is far superior to the 3 Regals I had before. Road quietness, comfort and ease of operation are just some of its outstanding qualities.
Buick Lacrosse
Tyler, 12/09/2004
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Switching from a Regal GS to this vehicle was like night and day. The car is incredibly smooth and has great handling. The seats are very comfortable, much more than the Regal's which got uncomfortable after long trips. The one thing that stands out the most to me is the quietness of the car. I just wish they would have given the car a little bit more power but I can never have enough power.