Used 2013 Buick LaCrosse Sedan Consumer Reviews

Better than my 530i

We bought our 2013 Buick LaCrosse Touring about three weeks ago and have put about a thousand miles on it. Engine is crazy smooth. Transmission is slick. Interior is just perfect. The car is super quiet. The ride is supple, although I'm really enjoying sport mode, which instantly stiffens the ride. Electronics are going to take a while to master, for sure, but the Harmon Kardon sound system is incredible. Don't forget to set Surround Sound. Back seat is second to none. Trunk space is decent and the fold down seats have already come in handy. Our color is Summit White. Gotta get it special order, but worth the wait. Heated steering wheel is cool and the HUD is a nice feature.

Had my car 5 years....love it still!

I bought my 2013 Buick Lacrosse new. It is large, comfortable and quiet inside. We easily fit what are now 3 teenaged girls in the back seat, and my very large husband has no problem getting comfortable behind the wheel for long drives. We have taken the Lacrosse on several 1200-1400 mile trips, and have put about 57,000 miles on it. It accelerates smoothly and is responsive to my admittedly "lead foot". In the back, the fold down seats have proven to be handy when bringing home items from the home improvement store, and there is plenty of room for groceries in the trunk. LOVE the Bluetooth for the cell phone! The ambient lighting along the dash at night is a great touch. The interior finishes are great, and are well maintained 5 years later. Gas mileage is ok with the V6 engine, but I do a lot of city driving, as well. I didn't get the backup camera, but wish that I had. A couple of Cons: the Lacrosse has a major blind spot so you do have to be extra careful if you want to change lanes or back out of a parking spot in a crowded lot. The one USB port is inconveniently located. The only problem I have had is with the electronics for the entertainment system, and it didn't happen until the 3 year warranty was up. The stereo/phone system in the car has randomly shut off and on a few times while in use, but for less than a second. Due to it's low profile, if you are very large like my husband, getting in and out of the passenger seat may prove to be annoying. I do still get compliments on it's appearance, interior, and smooth ride. Overall it is a great car and I do not regret purchasing it at all.

Excellent Domestic Sedan

I purchased vehicle used (14K) and have driven it 28K during the past three years. At 40K, there have been no maintenance issues whatsoever, and the vehicle drives as smooth as silk, with excellent acceleration, handling, and a very comfortable and quiet ride. Materials are top notch, and many of my neighbors who drive foreign cars have expressed their admiration for the interior and exterior design of my LaCrosse. Safety ratings are in the top 2% of vehicles, which is a primary reason for my purchase. The HUD (Heads Up Display) is exceptionally well designed and keeps my eyes focused on the road and not in the cockpit. Active articulated headlights provide superior visibility along the visual line of site, and the radar for parking and lane change is great for enhancing safety. Cabin is spacious, especially with legroom. Open-through from trunk and fold down rear seats provides great cargo space. Highly recommend the LaCrosse, although the price point of newer models is out of my price range. As a 1-year old used vehicle with low mileage, I walked away with an extraordinary value.

First V6 I've owned- Leather Group FWD V6 with Sunroof and Chrome Plated wheels

Trading in my '12 Avalanche for the LaCrosse was a tough choice I made 2 weeks ago. So far I have no regrets. Living around Chicago, gas prices are hovering around $4.50/gal for reg grade. I needed to trade the V8 gas guzzler for something more reasonable and this was my choice. I've considered the 300, but went with Buick due to Chrysler's past power train issues and overall value with Buick. The car handles well, ride quality is okay and acceleration is acceptable. That's saying a lot considering I've only owned V8's leading up to this. I drive with confidence on the highway and can easily accelerate to pass slower vehicles.

That's a BUICK!?!

I loved it when a friend of mine saw my 2013 Lacrosse eAssist Hybrid for the first time and exclaimed incredulously, "That's a BUICK!?!" The LaCrosse eAssist Hybrid definitely breaks the stereotype of the stodgy sedan driven by little old ladies. It is quite roomy and offers a nice combination of luxury and economy. The car is very comfortable, handles well, and gets the fuel economy of a much smaller car. It's not exactly a screaming performer but for city fuel economy in the mid- to upper 20s and highway mileage in the upper 30s, that can be excused. One odd feature is the car does not come with a spare tire! Instead, it ships with a 12-volt air compressor that also has a built-in bottle of sealant. Unfortunately, the sealant on mine has an expiration date of 2018, so it was already no good. I went ahead and invested in a spare tire and a jack to feel safer going down the road. I've had the car for six months and have put a bit over 5,000 miles on it with no trouble at all. It really is a shame GM quit producing this car for the North American market. UPDATE--I have now had the LaCrosse just over a year and while I am still generally impressed with it, I have had to spend a little bit of money on it. I've had to have the air conditioning system overhauled, which was a great disappointment at 63,000 miles. I've also had to replace the battery, buy a new set of tires and have it aligned but these last three are expected maintenance items on an eight-year-old car (mine rolled off the line in July 2012). As used cars go, the LaCrosse seems to be somewhat undervalued, even compared to its GM sibling, the Chevy Impala. If you're looking for a comfortable, well-appointed car to keep and drive for a few years, the LaCrosse eAssist Hybrid could be an excellent value. Further Update: The LaCrosse has given me 3.5 years of good service and is just a few hundred miles from turning 100,000. A year ago, I had to replace the timing set, but that also is a maintenance repair. Other than that, it's still holding its own with no sign of slowing down. At this point, I feel like every additional mile I get out of it is a bonus. I had my mother's 2013 LaCrosse, which only has 13,000 miles on it (no, that's not a typo) for a month between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and after getting my LaCrosse back, which now has more than 107,000 miles on it, I can say that aside from using a bit of oil, it still runs and drives like new. I had to replace the battery recently, and when the old one failed, I discovered an interesting feature. This car can jump start itself from the 115v battery pack in the trunk!

Great car . . .

Replaced my large Cadillac with the LaCrosse. Missed the leg room and extra smooth drive for a while. But the difference in cost was worth it. This car has had one -- one! -- repair which was fully covered by warranty. Worn wheel bearing. Otherwise it has been just about flawless. That was better than my Cadillac!

My Buick LaCrosse gave its life for mine.

My husband and were in a horrific accident where another diver broadside us going 80 miles per hour. We are very banged up and I currently can't walk but with therapy hopefully I'll heal. The police and hospital were surprised how well we were from the condition of our car. Loved this car.

I have 2 LaCROSSE, AND I'M IN LOVE WITH THEM.

Have a 2013 Premium Leather II with sun roof, navegation, xm, AWD, 18" wheels and all the rest of the goodies that can be added to the car, I has never seen a mechanic except for reg. maint. check-ups and oil changes. The other one is a 2015 Touring and also the same performance and service as the older one, I have no complains at all. Yes my Touring has been modified with a turbo producing now 387hp, How it response when I press the gas pedal. My wife drive the 2013 and she is in love with the car, we had before one BMW 328I and a Mercedes C320, I will never go back to them. As long as Buick keep this quality I'll stick with my Buick's. Yes there little things like the rear view window but those are minor things.

Sure beats the 2013 Toyota Avalon.

"Wouldn't you really rather drive a Buick". Old 1950's slogan is true. The 2013 Toyota Avalon I traded in was unbarably uncomfortable and local dealership would not fix the seat padding flaws. I love the BUICK in every respect except ; (1) view out back window is limited, backup camera is a 'must' (2) there is no place to conveniently lay my cell phone (3) I don't like the image of being 'old'.

Senior Citizen Car Corners With The Best Of Them

Over the 2 years I've owned this car it has been reliable, comfortable and fun. Prior to this car I owned a Mercedes Benz E350. My Buick is all the car the MB is reputed to be. Only one problem, the front passenger seat passenger present sensor failed. My mechanic cannot do airbag work so it went to the Chevy dealer, ugh ! My experience with dealership service departments has been at best negative, they lied about the service cars need, shorted me on fluids during routine service and lied about the reason they shorted me. I would not hesitate to buy another Buick Lacrosse.

Solid, comfortable & quick

The best car I've owned, and the longest I've kept. Drives smooth, is quick & responsive with a nice, quiet cabin. Quality interior & it's been very reliable. On the minus side; sub par cooling system, poor visibility & small trunk.

Comfy Sedan

Great basic sedan. Fuel economy is excellent. Lack of USB and electrical outlets is the only distraction from a well designed interior.

A very nice full-size sedan

This car is the best car I have ever driven. Both the exterior and interior are very sharp. Car rides and feels like a Cadillac. The infotainment system is fantastic with several sources to choose from. Built-in Navigation is quite user-friendly. Seats are roomy and the memory function in the drivers side is very useful. Trunk space is adequate and fuel economy could be better.

rear brake seizure!

I bought this car in Jan this year. Pros include handling, the 3.6 performs very well, awd seems to work as it should, I average about 22 mpg with a best of 27mpg on a trip. Cons, trunk is tiny, brakes do not like weather, I had to accelerate hard in reverse to get brakes to release, since then the Buick dealer did perform a brake service that they are supposed to charge the customer $120.00 for free. However, this did not help. This car is embarrassing to drive with the brakes squealing almost continually. I did contact Buick and they pushed it back on the dealer, they obviously feel that safety is something that the owner should pay for! The dealer told me that they have had other Lacrosse's towed because of this issue. This will be the last GM vehicle I buy because of the lack of response to this serious issue. My kid is learning to drive and is scared of this car. Fortunately for her I also bought an Accord that she loves to drive!

This is my new Jaguar!

We have owned 5 Jaguars in the last 13 years. Our last one was the worst car we have ever owned so we made sure we checked out the new car we were replacing the Jag with carefully. This car rides and handles just as good as the Jag XF (a tad slower when you punch it) but the interior is roomier and the electronics actually work! So far this has been a real surprise and very reliable.

acceleration noise

I had a 2010 which I traded for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse. The 2013 has a noise when you accelerate and slow down. The dealer and factor say there is nothing than do about it.

Smooth Ride!

Although I haven't owned it long I love my 2013 LaCrosse. This car gives a luxury feel at a very affordable price. Some of the reviews stated that the headrest is uncomfortable but I haven't experienced any difficulty with that. I couldn't rate on things such as repair cost because I have not had any repairs done yet. I am going to take it in for a brake inspection soon. Although the front seats are very comfortable for me, I think if I were a larger person they may not be wide enough. The cabin is veryquiet with lots of legroom.

Fantastic Car

Buick gets a bad review for no reason. The Lacrosse has all the comfort and convenience of a high price luxury car, but at a lower cost. It's also labeled as an old person car. I love that, because when a date gets in she is surprised how nice the car is and the suspension is amazing. What a Ride!!!

MY BUICK LACROSSE

This is a great car. I have been a Buick man since childhood. I love it.

The best car I have owned

Get the Premium model; look for the 19" wheels; the ride quality is outstanding and for a large luxury car the handling remarkable.

Brand New, Love it Already

I traded in a 2008 BMW 528i on this model and thus far love it. The interior fit and finish is every bit equal to the bmw, and it is more comfortable and quiet on the highway than the bmw was even new. I was able to get it equipped exactly the way i wanted to, with the driver confidence package, entertainment and navigation package. It helps that I'll be able to get it service locally, rather than driving an hour to a bmw dealer. The look of the car is awesome and i hope that i'll have luck with it. While the rear visibility isn't great, the blind spot monitor is very good and the V6 has terrific passing power. My friend, who is 6'2, was able to sit comfortably in the back. Awesome car

Very satisfied, but with a few reservations

The 2013 Lacrosse is a clean, quiet and comfortable ride with which I'm generally quite pleased. Agree with the Edmunds review about the relatively small truck space and limited rear visibility, but the latter arises from having to fit the rear-view camera into the design. And speaking of design, be advised that there is virtually no place to store anything, and the storage spaces that do exist are undersized. Just a poor piece of human engineering. I've actually had to buy a Rubbermaid front seat organizer, which is absurd. Also absurd is the hump in the middle of the back-seat floor, which serves no useful mechanical purpose; why is it there?

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Great Car

Great car.

But used get a better deal can't beat the car though. Hope our 16 is as good.

bestest in the east.