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too many annoying quirks
guest21, 06/20/2013
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
cloth interior holds lint impossible to vacuum. Rotors warped after 10,000 miles ( now buy expensive brakes and rotors, to fix. problems with the transmission clunking into drive. took to get fixed, they said it didn't exist. Still clunks into drive after being in reverse passenger locks quit working after 50,000 miles. gas mileage was great at first, now get no more than 20mpg on highway 16mpg town Supposed to come equipped with a radio that tells the name of the song. Nope. My 2006 Nissan van does that. The tire pressure gauge kept going off and the interior light on the gear shifter went out 10,000 miles. door seal leaks sometimes.
Best car for the dollar
CB in Ohio, 09/22/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I drive a lot, 5600 in the past month and a half. The gas mileage is great for the size of car, avg. city/hwy now 26.4. Straight highway-no air on, I got 29.9 over several hundred miles through hilly terrain. I love the ride
Great Car
Eric, 03/28/2010
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
My car is now two years old, 36,000 miles and no problems. Just finally took it back to the dealer for the first time to have the breaks checked, need new pads on the front. I do have the oil changed about every 8,000 files. Best car I've ever owned for quality and reliability. Not happy to see the 2010 model has the gas on the passenger side yuck. I think I'll keep my 2008 for a while.
Dependable Buick
Paul Burton, 02/02/2018
updated 02/16/2021
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car, a Buick LaCrosse CXL, was bought new from the Buick dealer. It has been used extensively for long trips of a thousand miles or more between Los Angeles, Idaho, and Washington. It has presented no serious repair costs. We maintain it well with required oil changes, proper tire pressure, recommended scheduled maintenance. The air dam at the base of the windshield finally succumbed to the intense sun in Los Angeles and was just replaced in 2017. The factory battery lasted over 9 years. The original factory brakes lasted well past 52000 miles. Replacing the brakes stopped some shuddering of the front end during hard breaking. The shuddering did not interfere with the car stopping. The brakes, factory originals and replacements, work very well. Overall this has been a great car to own. My wife and I are both 79 and we have owned many cars. This Buick is clearly one of the best.
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Great Car on Base Price
Tammy, 11/07/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased this 08 LaCrosse in April, 2008, have 20,000 on it already and love it! Got the base model, but it's a Buick! So it has all the creature comforts--power windows, door locks, and driver seat; cruise, tilt--and great gas mileage. Good git-up-and-go and plenty of room inside. Nice sized steering wheel for a womans hands. Only knock is the trunk is a little narrow to get a large suitcase into and out of easily, but I love the trunk release design! Overall, a great vehicle for the money.
Good but could be better
g. edmonds, 07/14/2010
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th Buick, but not my favorite. My '02 Buick Regal was more comfortable to drive. The front windshield is set at an odd angle. I lose my peripheral vision in certain instances (possibly due to sleek design - I checked the 2010 and it does not have this problem) and the self-darkening interior rear view mirror is not dark enough for cars that have high beams &/or maladjusted running lights. Otherwise it handles well and has good pick-up. Car has only 19,000 miles and so far, no major problems. Interior front passenger carpet keeps coming away from frame. I've had it in for repairs 5 times.
Got a Lemon
Not Happy, 06/24/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
We bought this Buick brand new with 1 mile on the odometer. When we test drove it. It had a vibration .The dealer said it was a tire out of balance and would be no problem to fix. We have had this car for 10 weeks now and have only drove it 10 days out of the 10 weeks now. This is the 4th time in the shop. It has been in the shop for the last 5 weeks now. This car has had the front end realined,the front axles changed, 2 sets of tires. If this is GMC best thin I will have to buy a import the next time. And one thing to add, it leaked on the passager side when it rained. We called GMC to complain and asked for a new car.
buick lacrosse
dianne , 07/29/2009
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th Buick, love the new design, my son said it doesn't look like a old person car like the ones in the pass. The car had 20,000 miles when I got it. Has a vibration problem had tires balance no help, call dealership they said new tires, don't thing that the problem, my old century and lasabre rides better than this and they had 185,000 miles. The driver seat is unsuportive has some give.
Different side of Buick
wa, 04/06/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for about a week now and I'm really surprised. The styling is excellent. I like the front end more than i do the rear. I alwasy thought that Buick was styled for the elderly, but they sure proved me wrong with thier new line of cars. The interior could be desinged nicer, but overall it is very comfortable. The power is excellent too! There really isn't any turbo lag, so it's fun to just floor it.
Excellent Family Car
Dave, 02/23/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have about 2000 miles on it thus far. Our first Buick after years of only Japanese car purchases. We haven't been disappointed. The 2008 LaCrosse's redesigned front end reduces (or even eliminates) the "grandparents' car" look with a sleeker more attractive style. The comfort and convenience package is worth the price, which adds fold-down rear seats, heated front seats, and a few other amenities. Very nice. City mileage has averaged in the high teens or 20 mpg, and highway mileage in the 28-30 mpg range. The car rides smoother and quieter than any Camry/Altima we test drove, has great acceleration, and comes with many standard features you pay more for in the Japanese cars.
2008 Buick LaCrosse
Leonard Hatteberg, 03/14/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Much will be a comparison of our 2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. our 2001 Century. Buick advertises a smoother, quieter ride. This has proven true. Our car come with the convenience package which gives us heated seats, lumbar support and much electronic instrumentation which is good, but hard to learn & understand. The LaCrosse I believe has a little less headroom over the door when getting in and out which has made it a little more difficult for my slightly stiff 80 year old 5'10" frame. The Century had directional lights which lit up the road in the direction you were turning, which we miss. The LaCrosse does not. The gas mileage has gone down considerably. 19.5 MPG vs. 23 mpg. Good car overall.
Do Not Buy
NC, 05/27/2019
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
My wife purchased a 2008 CX new from the dealer right around the time we first met. Driven daily it now has 120K miles. Alternator (failure, 2014), water pump (2019), power steering pump (2), steering rack (failure), front inner and outer tie rod ends (failure), front lower control arms (failure), ignition coils, ignition control module (failure, 2015), spark plug wires, spark plugs, headlight and taillight bulbs, rear section of fuel line (rusted and burst failure, 5/2019), tensioner pulley, warranty work at dealership for electrical work (required re-soldering of certain connections), fuel evap code resulting from vapor leak (wouldn't pass emissions in IL until fixed by dealer, 2017), engine oil weeping, low operating temp code, frozen rear brake calipers (2018), have all been problems with this vehicle: I'm sure there's more to add that I can't think of at the moment too. The quality of the fabric in the cloth interior is horrendous, holding lint and hair like tape. The ergonomics are atrocious too, entry and exit are difficult and interior space is small compared to the car's exterior dimensions. Seating comfort is abysmal. To provide context, I take good care of my vehicles and performed many of the parts replacements listed above. Based upon my experience with this particular car, and on my 30 years of consumer experience with other GM models (1990 Grand Prix, 1988 Bonneville, 1996 Bonneville, 2000 Jimmy, 2000 Envoy, all of which were purchased new and had myriad problems as well) I will avoid GM products at all costs. The GM loyalty instilled in me by my father has been obliterated by GM's continued failure to produce quality products.
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Love this car
Corrine, 08/21/2017
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Service the transmission this car will go forever. One person I ran into drove this car to 600 thousand service trans every 75 k
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I'm buying GM cars again!
Volvo Lover, 07/11/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am willing to bet that at 31, I am the youngest person to write a review on this car! LoL! My last vehicle was a Volvo S70, so don't think I am someone who blindly loves GM. When I heard Buick was #1 in reliability from JD Powers, I decided to check them out. It had everytihng I wanted; pleanty of options, under 25k, excellent record of reliability, V6 power, comfortable ride, etc. I was acutally looking at Volvo S40s and Audi A3s, but stopped by the Buick dealer on whim. Overall, the Buick had more HP and standard options than the others, but most importantly, it has a much better warranty! I liked the fact that Buick stands by their product for 100k miles! I am pleasently surprised!
Using Oil
Senior Driver, 12/11/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love the car, except it uses oil. First 3000 miles, used two extra quarts, dealer says drive it and it will get better. Second 3500 miles, used one and a half extra quarts of oil. I quess this is better, but I don't think good. Dealer says keep watching it and one quart in 3000 miles is acceptable. Maybe to him but not to me. I ask that it be recorded on my record. Hope they did it. If it doesn't improve, I going to try going to Buick.
Got A Lemon Too!
Super Unhappy, 09/10/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We live 75 miles from the dealer, bought a 2008 la cross new. After 4 trips back to fix all the scratches, 5 trips back and forth for the vibration & also a set of new tires, we still have the vibration!They are telling me that it is the road surface and not the car, we are disappointed & I will turn it in as a lemon as it is!What a disgrace to the name of Buick, just read another unhappy person's review with the vibration problem in here too, need to take some action, what is going on? why do they blame the roads for a vibration in the car, it will be a Toyota for us, and that is to sad.
Avoid this rolling roadblock like the plague
Taylor, 08/29/2020
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2008 Buick LaCrosse for our college-age kids from a family member for under KBB value. They kept up with all the maintenance on it, and as it had only 104K mi on it, we thought we were getting a good deal. Fast forward 4 months, a couple thousand miles, plus a 900 mi trip home for our daughters' brief summer break. Just as we and many visiting family members leave for a non-refundable jet-boat trip an hour away in a caravan of vehicles, it starts spraying coolant. We limp it to our mechanic, where it requires nearly $2,000 in repairs. We thought we now had a vehicle that would last a long time. We were wrong. Because of the delay in getting back to school because of the repairs, we had to fly a daughter back so she wouldn't lose her job. My wife decided to accompany our other daughter back so she wouldn't be alone on the long trip across the desert. It's good she did. The car's next breakdown was in Winnemucca. This time it was about to throw a rod and would cost more to repair than it's worth. They then had to rent a U-Haul truck leaving the Buick behind. My wife then had to fly home. The tow company says they'll give us $500 in exchange for the title. I'm thinking we're going to cut our losses and go with it. So this cheap kids' car has ended up costing us thousands of dollars in purchase price, repairs, two plane tickets, U-Haul rental plus the additional fuel cost, and non-refundable tickets for a jet boat trip. And all this on a car that gave up the ghost after only 108,000 mi. I have bought Toyotas with 125K mi already on the odometer, then driven them another 150K mi without needing major repairs. I will never buy another General Motors product again.
Worst Investment I've ever made!!!!!
StickWithFORD, 09/23/2010
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
This car has caused me nothing but problems. The day after driving it off the lot my "service tires" light came on. When I had it checked out at the dealersship I was told the pressure sensor was cracked. The dealership refused to pay for the repairs claiming it was my fault. The tires wear too easily due to the faulty rear struts. The car rattles horribly like its going to fall apart, the doors are 2 low, always hitting my head getting in. Now the car whines like a dying cat & I have gone from replacing fluid monthly to daily. The keyless entry hasnt worked since the 3rd month of me having the car. I see im not the only 1 with these issues. Entire car should be recalled. Back to Ford for me
Lexus at a Toyota price
joe, 09/28/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love my car. Rides smooth and is very quiet. Classy looking interior for the price.
How could we be more happy!
Beverly Brown, 04/06/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought our car, in Flint, Michigan, left for our winter home in Arizona, and what a ride! We had forgotten how wonderful it is to drive and ride in a Buick. We took it in and got it all "gussied, " up and wow is it cute! It is not only pretty it is sharp! Added a sharp spoiler and now it's even more sharp. I get a kick out of tTger's commercial, "a Buick was always a car for my parents age." Well that fits us but this Buick of ours is not 1970! It is a ride that has no competition, and the 2008 we purchased, more than surpasses any other car on the road.
Won't be buying a Buick again...
Susan, 10/05/2018
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I paid too much for a car that literally started giving me problems a few months after buying it!! The air bag light is always going on and off, the fobs only worked for a short period of time, my lock system doesnt work in the car, and now I have put so much i to this car in fuel injectors it isnt funny!!!!! Dont get me wrong, its a beautiful car, I love a lot about it... BUT... Reliability is a MUST with me, and I can sadly say, this has been the highest maintenance car I've ever owned!! I highly doubt I'll be buying a Buick again... I'll just go back to my Subaru!!
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Over rated Buick
Bob, 04/17/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've read the other review and wonder what car they are driving. Thankfully this is a lease car from my company, and I cannot wait to be rid of it. Seating is uncomfortable 6ft 170 lb male. Very poor gas mileage around 20. Buy a Honda Accord or a Ford 500/Taurus. Soft suspension, vague handling. Climate control is a real pain to work with, requires constant attention. Styling - misses the mark as compared to the others out there. Quality - cheap plastic, noise, etc. I rent cars almost every week as I travel, and get to drive SUV's, sedans, etc. The Saturns are better than this. How does GM get away with this trash? Same as a Chevy Impala, at least it looks slight better.
2nd One Owned
Happy Buick, 02/16/2009
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought CXL last Jan. so after a year and about 6,000 miles, it is still a good car. Bought a new CXS in 2005 and liked it so much, bought another one this past year. On the strength side, I like the exterior and interior (dash) looks and its nice ride for these old bones. On the negative side, the gas mileage is putrid at about 17 in town and 25 on the highway. Liked the Lucerne but felt it was too big.
Good for the Money
jmcycle, 08/30/2009
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Got the 08 CX new as a Company Car Good: Very supportive seats. A lot of standard features for base model. Bad: Fuel mileage is horrible. I'm lucky to get 24 highway and avg 16 city. My Honda Odyssey gets better mileage and it is taller, heavier, and has more hp. Driver seat started squeaking at 20k miles-I only weigh 185lbs. Brakes went at 20k miles- almost all highway. I've never had brakes go anywhere near that quickly. Steering wheel made a clicking sound- several dealers couldn't find the problem. Left windshield wiper splashes water on right side and right wiper missed it. key fob died-even after repl. btry. A lot of minor annoying problems that were expensive and inconvenient to fix
Only 1600 miles and got problems
Louise Sabourin, 10/16/2007
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My low oil level light came on and when I checked the oil it was only about a 1/4" showing on the stick. Called the dealer and took it in and they said the 2008 seals were changed and that I needed to have them taken out and replaced because of the oil level dropping. So hopefully changing these seals will solve my problems and I can depend on it for years to come.
dissappointed yet happy
stimpy, 02/11/2009
2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I wanted to get the CXL because of some features it had, but did not want leather seats. So we had to get the CX in order to get cloth seats. Our 97 Century Limited had cloth seats (Buick let me down on this one). Mileage is dissappointing, 28 highway / 19 city. Our old Century got 30+ highway. But this LaCrosse is a very enjoyable and fun car to drive. It is comfortable, pleasant to look at, and despite my dissappointment with the leather seat issue, a really nice car. Guess we'll keep it til Buick comes up with one that will get 35 - 40 mpg! With the sleeker styling, I do keep brushing my head against the top of the door each time I get in.
Luxurious
stockee, 03/08/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very luxurious. From its smooth as butter ride, to its whisper quiet and powerful engine. Love the bench seat and useful column gearshift uses less space. Everything looks, feels, and sounds solid. From the solid slam of the door and feel of the column gearshift sliding through each gear. Love the midnight blue and soft beige leather
2008 Buick LaCrossse
chinosteve, 06/14/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned Buicks for ten years (2000 Lucerne and current 2006 Lucerne CXL). Buicks have beed a preferred car in my family since 1935. The 2008 LaCrosse lives up to Buick's reputation for excellence in interior and exterior design. Handling is responsive (I have the optional ESC); performance is adequate; and interior road noise is minimal even at freeway speeds. Fit and finish is outstanding.
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ray ham, 06/01/2009
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I read the reviews about the vibration. We took ours to a tire shop and they told us the vibration was due to the rear struts being out of line. We took it to the dealer and they put in some shims to align the rear. They also said it was due to a factory defect. However they didn't want to accept responsibility for the ruined tires. Hope this helps anyone else with vibration problems.
Just a great automobile!
DanandBobbi, 03/08/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife and I both love this car, our second car is also a Buick with the 3800 V6. We now draw straws to see who gets to drive the LaCross. The car has better response than our other Buick and handles much better. The trim and design are second to none. We looked at a Honda and were undecided until we drove both. No question the Buick is a better ride and feel. The mpg is excellent on the highway, 27.5mpg, not as good in town though. Worth a look and even more worth a test drive.
Trash
Oshawa, 12/08/2022
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Worst car I've ever owned. At 100,000 kM Ignition model, transmission, etc. Junker
First time Buick owner
cherie, 10/20/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have has a Pontiac for the past 12 years. I absolutely love my LaCrosse. Just a few enhancements that would make it even better! I think the passenger seat should be electric, just as the drivers seat is. Climate control vents in the rear would alson be a great feature as well. I know I make my right buying decision with the Buick. Thanks GM
Luxury Car at a reasonable price
Kabe, 01/30/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
At 1400 Miles so far I can honestly say I love my New Lacrosse. The LaCrosse CXL is very much a luxury car. Soft comfortable interior, very quiet on the road, lots of features, and a fantastic ride. Buick has firmed up the suspension from the LeSabres and it is a wonderful balance between good control and a smooth ride. No more floaty Buicks. I have had passengers comment that it rides as well as their much more expensive Audi. The 3.8L V6 provides ample pickup but is still quiet, and it should last a long time by reputation. It is a very enjoyable car to drive and well worth checking out. This car is not typical Buick of the past.