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Love it so far!
spinmytires, 08/07/2012
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
47 of 47 people found this review helpful
I just bought an 08 LaCrosse Super, and so far, I love it. It is roomy, and the heated seats feel great after a long day at work. I like how it isn't over the top with gizmos and gadgets on the dash, but has enough to make me feel I am getting what I paid for. The ride is smooth, and it isn't jumpy when accelerating. I like the shorter stopping distances. I have seen a lot of reviews elsewhere that seem to think this is a sports car. No, this is a luxury sedan. I'm not in my 80's I'm in my 20's, and enjoy all of the comfort, and all of the horsepower. I don't intend on using this car to run the Daytona 500, so, who cares about RWD vs FWD? It's big, comfy and should be great in snow
Super Lux
lacrosse2008, 06/08/2012
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
With the Supers being so rare, I had to go check it out when I saw the classified ad at a local dealer. It was love at first sight. I always thought the LaCrosse was sharp, and the Super takes that a step further. Being black with the tasteful chrome trim, including the optional chrome wheels, it gets compliment after compliment. Wasnt sure how I felt about the dark brown interior but it has grown on me. Love the power and ride, but after only a couple of months of ownership, the transmission has had to be completely overhauled. Since its still under warranty, Im taking it in stride. Other than that I have been nothing but happy with it.
2008 Buick Super
stuoliaberomon, 05/30/2014
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
29 of 32 people found this review helpful
The car is great but has poor reliability. All the engine gaskets had to be replaced due to oil leaks, the oil pump failed which scored the the crankshaft, the key FOB's fail about every year or so (I am on #5 right now) and now the air bag warning light is on. It is in the shop now to find out what the problem is. The day/night dashboard lighting has not working properly for the last few years. The front wheel bearing failed a year ago. The CD changer does not work at times and the radio changes stations without warning at times. I have 55000 miles on it. I bought it new.
Beautiful car, bad mistake
Garlo, 09/25/2018
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had trouble from the beginning with slipping on traction control, alternator, and engine brackets. Put too much money into it right at the beginning. With only 2200 of these made, this was an experiment that failed. Never buy a Buick again...
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Nothing but trouble
Window2120, 10/13/2021
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this 2008 in 2018. Only 55000 miles. This year problems, problems, problems!!! Dash board panel light quit working. Just this week, after oil change, tire pressure sensor out. 33 psi put in all tires dash panel says 217 psi in front tires. Yesterday panel on dash on speedometer said car was going 90-100 mph. School buses were passing me. Now can't get car out of gear. I am newly widowed. I live in small town. If I did not still owe money on loan I would do something drastic to this car. Rating I would give this car would be DO NOT BUY THIS MAKE AND MODEL BRICK.
Love/Hate this Buick
dulloldad, 04/09/2014
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Purchased 08 Lacrosse Super in January, 2009. Currently have about 42 k miles. Engine, 5.3L V-8, has been apart twice to replace lifters (GM TSB #06-06-05-001E). considerable vibration when AFM in 4 cyl mode (GM TSB #06-06-05-001E) Clear coat peeled from door pillars, glover box door latch broke, power Drivers Seat gear broke! Memory seats and power recline were not available! Have had same AFM problems with 5.3L in my 2011 Suburban!! Have had 11 NEW GM products and 2 new Jeeps plus several used cars/trucks since 1980. Will not buy another GM product new or used!!
Great Car - Bad MPG
Allie, 01/01/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love the car's handling and the ride. It's sharp and when I step on the gas pedal it is powerful. A car you can get into trouble with on the highway very easily. Great for long trip! However, as others have said, it doesn't live up to the posted MPG. I get 5 miles less in the city and 2 miles less on Hwy. A real gas hog.
2008 LaCrosse Super
Jack, 09/10/2007
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm told I was the first '08 LaCrosse Super owner in the state of Illinois. I couldn't be prouder of my new car. I think it should be considered a "baby boomers" dream car because of its powerful V-8 engine, luxurious leather seating, and all the bells and whistles you would ever want.
Great car
Joe, 07/04/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy this car, and I am 33. I had owned a 2006 Impala SS and had traded it after only 6 months because I averaged 22MPG. I then had a 2006 Grand Prix GT which was powerful, but had a stiff, uncomfortable ride. Every interior trim piece rattled. I just got this LaCrosse Super, and it is a major improvement over the Impala SS! Throttle response was tamed to you can ease away from stops. And, I am actually averaging 16MPG in the LaCrosse. Very quiet, great ride, and it handles very well for a Buick. Mine doesn't float and wallow and lean like other reviews have said. I'm very happy with this car, and the Red Jewel Tintcoat is the perfect color for this car!
LACROSSE TEAM IN CT
John Ramsdell, 12/13/2016
updated 07/23/2018
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Awesome awesome awesome vehicle!!! Before this car, we owned a 1997 Buick Riviera. We loved that car to death. But the engine blew, so we decided to buy another used car. We looked at six different kinds of cars and SUVs. Not only did we tend to steer clear of other Buicks, just for a change, it didn't work. The minute my husband got behind the wheel, it was love at first sight/drive!!! Lol so in conclusion, we stayed with Buick because we knew we were getting a great car for the money.
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agree with previous, but life after 50k
John, 08/29/2009
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I found myself agreeing with the previous reviews. A few things I found now that I have topped 50k, mostly highway miles. 1. had to replace both rear struts because ride became harsh. 2. drivers side door continues not to latch close, even after repeated lubrication. So, can I complain, when the car gives so much satisfaction? Would like to see the 2010 re-model come as a Super edition. Not sure if the 3.6L direct inject will satisfy not enough.
super bad
jeff, 05/06/2010
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
steering arm at 1ooo miles forth set of struts at 36000 rack and pinion at 35000 steering makes noise yet power steering pump whining now buick claims no defect because we drive 2.5 miles of gravel to town. Having a hard time talking to dist. specialist they claim I should know to call them before 24000 miles. How? I have driven 3000 miles for repairs and they are charging me .35 cents per mile if they would buy me out. What a sad day for buick, worst costumer sat. ever. Car is litteraly shaking apart,ruff ride and noisy going on interstate. rear window rattle door latch replaced Insulation front fender falling out. I have 5 other vehicles that havent had any of these repairs.
Baby Boomer's dream car
Jack, 08/23/2007
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was fortunate to be able to get the third Lax Super made at GM's highly acclaimed Oshawa assembly plant. So far, no problems to report. The car's acceleration, exhaust note, and seating comfort are great. It came fully loaded, except for the sunroof.
Buick LaCrosse Super
Super LaCrosse, 09/29/2007
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my first Buick in December 2007. I chose a LaCrosse CXS. After owning a Olds Intrigue, I wanted to see what Buick had to offer. What a surprise. I loved my Lacrosse with the V-6. It had power, luxury and was so much better built than my Olds. I heard that Buick was going to build the Super, so I waited and bought the one off the showroom floor. I gave my CXS to my son,he loves it and he is 21. What a wonderful car!. Buick and GM have finally put together a complete package of power,luxury,value and overall satisfaction you will not regret. I find my Super to be smooth comfortable and fun to drive. I like it better than my Caddy STS.This is no old man car, I drive 140 miles a day.
Su-purr
zeke, 03/03/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car really purrs. Quiet inside with a strong exhaust note. Accelerate to 65 and slam the brakes. Great stopping time, no pulling left/right. gGas mileage? Who cares. Finally an American car that really looks like something people will buy. Watch the reaction from Acura TL and Altima owners. That says it all.
Best used car I ever had
Sam Gilbert, 01/19/2022
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned about 15+ cars in my life from infinity, jaguar to heavy duty trucks, I bought this used Buick with the V8 5.3L just before the pendemic in early 2020 for about 5000$ cad with 180000km in pretty decent condition. I was looking for a beater car to go to work instead of adding too much mileage on my brand new Toyota Tundra. I'm still shocked about this car about how nice it is, it was supposed to be a beater car and it's not, it has tons of power and luxury enough for the year to be very comfortable. Now about the mechanical reliability: it had the complete service history on the car when I bought it and I find that I had a decent deal on it, it was early pendemic and used car prices didn't explose yet. I had a dragging starter and got a spare one coming with the car in the deal. I almost immediately replace the set of tires and eventually replaced the starter and the alternator and battery in the same time, living in northern Canada I didn't want to take a chance and also do my oil change with synthetic every 5000km. The car has a built in charger pack for extended parking time but I find myself even using the car in my days off, so I don't really need to plug it for charge, I only use the block heater when it's below -18. This is how much I love this car, I find myself barely using my brand new truck, I even got the satellite radio subscription for the car and not the truck haha. The only drawback is the front wheel drive and the sideway set-up of the engine, with a standard straight set-up and a rear wheel drive, this car would've been a real bomb, yes I'm weighing my words, bomb and Buick in the same sentence.
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Love Buick LaCross 2008 and 2005
Adria Pou, 09/20/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought a beautiful red Buick LaCrosse Super 2008 a month ago and it's everything I could have wanted. Previously had a 2005 Buick LaCrosse 2005 which I traded in for this. The Super is slightly roomier with more bells and whistles, including ultrasonic rear parking assistance. Both cars perform well in both city and highway. The Super has a bigger engine than the CXL. My husband, who loves German cars, loved the CXL and loves the Super with its 8 cylinders even more. In short, I would buy both LaCrosse CXL and Super all over again. Also get many compliments on how beautiful the car is.
su-purr review update
zeke, 04/29/2010
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Wrote 1st review 03/03/08 soon after purchase. Car still fun to drive. Only fault is door pillar trim starting to fade but dealer is going to replace. Sometimes a "grunt" from steering when turning all the way left and dealer is watching this too before the warranty rus out. Now have 40,000 miles and still great driver. This cart is different from 95% of the cars being reviewed on this page. This is a super not cx, cl, cxl etc. So most of the reviews written here do nor reflect the lax super.
This car is hot!
Brian Selvey, 03/11/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is made for driving. The performance, braking and handling is superb. I have always been a Buick lover and I think Buick has outdone themselves on this one. Besides being very satisfied with it's handling, performance etc. I own a Red jewel Super with Cocoa interior. This is an absolute hot looking car too! My wife and I took it cross country on a route 66 trip all the way from Chicago to L.A. - what a ride! Very satisfied!
My Final Toy
acmeo3, 04/01/2008
2008 Buick LaCrosse Super 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fuel economy is poor, but, I bought the car for performance. Great power and great handling. And the ride, compared to my 2002 Regal GS, is just fine. For an old man's car this one confers bragging rights.