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Used 2005 Buick LaCrosse Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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 :)

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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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