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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 LaCrosse, so we've included reviews for other years of the LaCrosse since its last redesign.
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.
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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.
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
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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fabric on seats
carolyn edwards, 10/30/2009
2009 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
my 2001 buick centry was a dream inside and out, the 2009 is a great looking car but I hate the fabric on the seats. It collects every piece of lint and dirt.The dealership advised me to spray it with an antistatic spray, which I did that doesn't really work. Wishing I had my old interior again.
Great Car
Mikey Brunner, 04/23/2020
2009 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I think the CXL model is a great car. i personally have one and i like the color a lot, it gives it some type of elegance. i have not had too many problems with it, the speakers are so good for the price you pay, it has so many options with safety features, rides so smooth and quick, and the interior feels so premium. this really was one of the last good years for buick mechanically and though there are better designs, i still really like this generation.
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buick lacrosse not what it once was.
Teresa Mund, 10/23/2009
2009 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
front drivers seat makes aloud metal to metal noise when cars goes over bump or seat moves.i was told by hennessy that they had two other 2009 lacrosse with same problem, they replaced seat and new one did same thing.so i would have to live with it.my 2009 lacrosse makes a lot of moise. be carefull about,what buick calls the 6 passenger which cost a extra $250.you couldnot sat asmall dog there.
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.
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.
Vibration
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.