Used 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS Sedan Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS Sedan.
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Beautiful, Feature Packed, Mixed Emotions
jamessam, Littleton, CO, 10/10/2011
2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2011 LaCrosse CXS black/black 19"wheels, Nav, Roof, nice power, very sexy car. However the trunk is puny, one set of clubs only. The interior ergonomics take a few weeks of ownership to pinpoint. The dash curves outward at the door just enough to bump your knee when exiting. The foot well is very tight for my size 11 feet. I'm 6'1" and the center arm rest is too high and to far back … making long trips uncomfortable. And there's no storage to speak of inside. Bought new 7/2010, my steering column was replace 11/2010. Last Monday the steeing gear was raplaced @ 17,500 miles! That was enough for me, traded it in Thurday, lost $ on it, but i want to be able to steer man I've got kids to live for.
2011 Buick LaCrosse Electrical Problem
gvan2, Houston, TX, 06/06/2011
2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
I used to love this NEW car but it stopped while driving.
The entire electrical system shut down.
I was able to pull over but don't feel comfortable driving car now.
Can't imagine turning in front of a vehicle and IT DECIDES to stop!
12 months with this car - a summary
G Dirk, Arlington, VA, 01/29/2016
2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Thoroughly pleased with this car. I have the CXS and all the features. Here are the pro's / con's
1) this has a 12 volt plug - charge laptops other electronics which don't have USB support. Has lighter plugs both in front and rear, and separate USB plug in front. Great to have all of these within arms reach
2) quiet ride - car cruises at 2000 rpm at 75mph. Smooth ride. Has a bit … thicker glass in the side windows and you can tell
3) Ergonomics - great job thinking out things - gps, radio, switches, everything is within reach (also love heads up display)
4) other toys - rear window shade, heated steering wheel, car key sensor with remote start, rear view camera
5) size - this is a pretty big car with lots of room. You don't think about it until you park next to an E series or 5 series
Cons
1) a bit sluggish - not terrible (V6) but horsepower doesn't really kick in until after 4500 rmp - a turbo on this thing would be amazing
2) gas mileage - I do a mix of city and highway travel - averaging about 19.6 mpg. Not terrible but would love it to be closer to low 20's ( this is a heavy car)
Overall - great car. Really compares (outside of acceleration) with Euro counterparts. Comfy, lots of toys, smooth ride. Takes regular gas (this I found to be a great cost savings). A good looking car. Has a nice shape and look to it.
Great car. Great value
normanrubin, Fort Wayne, IN, 05/16/2011
2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
I just purchased the 2011 Buick Lacrosse.
The two other cars that I test drove were the Lexus ES 350 and the Lincoln MKS with ecoboast.
The Lacrosse was by far the best value.
The Lexus was bland and much more expensive than the Lacrosse.
Aside from
price and styling, I believe the cars were comparable.
The MKS was 10K more than the Lacrosse and in my opinion, was unattractive.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Elegant interior styling
- Pro:smooth and quiet ride
- Pro:admirable driving dynamics
- Pro:good performance from V6 models
- Pro:available all-wheel drive.
- Con:Underpowered four-cylinder engine
- Con:lack of rearward visibility
- Con:limited luggage space.
Full Edmunds Review: 2011 Buick LaCrosse Sedan
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