Six-passenger seating availability, supremely quiet ride, powerful and refined engine in CXS model, attractive interior.
Cons
Stability control limited to CXS trim, base engine lacks refinement, only comes with a four-speed automatic.
What’s new
The LaCrosse is an all-new premium sedan replacement for both the Century and Regal sedans.
Edmunds says
With more refined power under the hood and a contemporary interior, this replacement for the Regal and Century could go a long way toward reestablishing Buick as a premium brand.
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!
4.75 out of 5 stars
GM 3.8 fan, 02/23/2010
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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
3.88 out of 5 stars
Joe S., 06/07/2006
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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
3.25 out of 5 stars
GM Brat, 08/21/2008
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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.
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