Used 2014 Buick LaCrosse Consumer Reviews

buick lacrosse offers great value

I bought a 2013 Lacrosse in August and have been very pleased. It came with the E-Assist, 4 cylinder and usually get 20 to 21 miles per gallon in town and 38 to 40 miles per gallon on the road. It has plenty of power and the hybrid gives you a boost in horsepower when needed. I am 6 ft 3 and have plenty of room in the front and also as a passenger in the back seat. The automobile is very quite and solidly built. I bought the model with leather interior, heads up display, heated seats, and the warning system on the mirrors that let you know if a car is in your "blind spot". This is a quality automobile and Buick has done an excellent job. Would definitely buy this automobile again.

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.

Buick is a touch of class

Needed a car more comfortable for my back. I traded my 2015 Focus Titanium for a 2014 Buick Lacrosse and the difference is very noticeable. With the comfort of the front seats and the quiet ride, the 2014 Buick Lacrosse doesn't disappoint. I wanted the hiper strut front suspension and adaptable ride so I looked for a FWD with 19 inch wheels. Everything about the car feel high quality. No rattles and a very solid feel. Love the looks ride of this car. Test drive one. I am impressed.

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.

My first Buick, not my Dad's car

Well, after owning several foreign cars including BMW, Mercedes...upper scale american, Lincoln, Cadillac... I was trying hard not to like this car, it's a BUICK! I was so wrong, in love with this car! It handles well, plenty of pep and has just as many if not more gadgets than some of the foreign cars I've had. Gas mileage is a shocker...great on the interstate! I get a lot of compliments even. I absolutely love a Mercedes S class but for the difference in money the Buick holds its place in luxury feel. And maintenance is half the cost also. If you want all the toys and a comfortable car do not miss the Lacrosse when shopping for your next car. Get all options and you'll love your purchase. The only option mine lacks is back seat dvd , single, didn't need it. But enjoy the car immensely! Happy hunting..

Great Value, Best in category for the price

I cross-shopped this 2014 LaCrosse w/the Avalon hybrid, ES300 hybrid, MKZ hybrid, Fusion hybrid, and some 1 year used Audi A4's and BMW 3-series; this care definitely had a superior suspension and quieter cabin that all of the above. My car is my automotive office; I need to have reliable, quiet tele-conferences while driving, but also want to be able to crank some tunes in between w/a high quality audio system. It does both of these very well. The infotainment system works fine, but is a bit slow, but as I cross-shopped, I find that it is true for most brands. I was biased in trying to get a domestic car if the quality and value were there; I believe I got it! Mixed MPG = 32 after 1K miles!

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.

LaCross 2013 Excellent car.

Excellent condition runs outstanding

Lyft Rides Drive Home American Value

I bought this Hybrid used for a comfortable ride for 4 to 5 people, outstanding rear seat legroom, quiet ride, luxury finishes and great mileage. Now 70,000 miles later it still excels in all those categories. I have been riding Lift recently. Much newer cars like the Hyundai Sonata have back seats that feel like I am sitting on lumpy potatoes. The back seat of the LaCrosse wraps the passenger in comfort, just like the front. Reliability and repair costs have been excellent. I think it’s perfect for driving in crowded California with a lot of time spent on the freeway. It also handles very well on scenic mountain roads as a luxury touring car. Buick made a great car in this hybrid. Product Labeling is bad for the LaCrosse Hybrid. You will probably have to check each LaCrosse shown for the 30+ mpg. Unfortunately Buick discontinued the hybrid in 2016 before it could establish the great reputation it deserves.

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.

Premium 1 3.6

Just leased a Carbon Black on Black, turned in my 2011 Regal Turbo, going from sporty to land cruiser and more comfort, which is what I wanted. So far I love the newly designed interior and the simplified layout. Intellilink is nice and easy to use and the voice command is much improved folks. Side Blind Zone Alert is truly wonderful, still make my headcheck though. Update: Three years later, still love this vehicle, never any problems other than the dealer had to replace my battery a few months ago. Have decided to keep this vehicle(buy it). Still looks new, and drives great. The new Lacrosse (2017), sits too low for me and the looks are just ok, resembles the Impala too much in my opinion.

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.

Lacrosse is BOSS!!!

I've liked the Buick Lacrosse for years. Actually, I've loved BUICKS for years, as this is my 3rd Buick (I just bought a 2015 *my 4th* a few weeks ago and traded this one in). I bought a Base model with 48 k miles on it. It's a SMOOTH OPERATOR! Very nice interior. Smooth ride. Great looks. I regularly received compliments on my car. My only regret was that I didn't get a higher trim, as the Base model that I got did not come with heated or memory seats, navigation, nor a sunroof. The latter 2 I could deal with, but the memory seats were an issue for me, as my 2 former Buicks had memory seats, and it was a nuisance resetting my seats after others would drive it! So glad I upgraded to a higher trim with memory seats. Other than that, I have no complaints at all about the car. Best car I ever had (outside of the 2015 that I own). *update* As I mentioned earlier, I no longer have this model. I have a 2015 model that I bought with 33k miles on it. But I hope whoever has my 2014 is thoroughly enjoying it! **Update Mar 4, 2020** Still a smooth operator. I now have 80k miles on it. I've taken it to NC atleast twice and NJ. Great road car. Eats up the miles. I do wish that it had better gas mileage in the city, however. That aside, great car. *update 9/4/2020* Again, I have a 2015 Lacrosse with 88k miles on it. I traded the 2014 in for a higher trim Lacrosse. And, so far, so good. It still drives nicely. Again, I bought it with 33k miles on it, so in the two years I've had it, I put 55k miles on it. In that time, I've only had one mechanical issue. The "Vapor Canister Purge Valve Solenoid" went bad and triggered the check engine light. It's very inexpensive: around $20 online. I bought the part, had it replaced, and the light went off. It's been trouble free ever since. I love my car, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a large, luxurious, comfortable sedan.

Buick is not just your fathers car any more.

Buick is very good in comfort and good in performance. Not a screeching wheel smoking start since I have AWD, but fast enough to merge safely on the interstate. AWD is great in the North East where I live and get much snow and ice.

Best Car Ever

Good MPG , comfy seats, nice ride, saved my Grandmas life last night. She has come out with not a scratch. Would recommend to anyone

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.

Well designed, comfortable, surprisingly spirited

This is a very good quasi-luxury sedan, handsome in its design, with a well-appointed interior and comfortable seats. The 3.6L engine is surprisingly spirited, a refinement on a basic engine GM has had for years, a workhorse with power to spare, even for this large sedan. Cargo space is excellent. Handling is easy and most controls are intuitive. My wife is the primary driver, and this is the largest car she has ever handled. She is perfectly at ease with it, after some years of driving mid-sized cars. Gas consumption is on the high side, about 22 mpg average, but this car is driven a lot on suburban roads. Highway driving mpg is closer to 28. I would definitely buy another LaCrosse. Pity they intend to discontinue the model.

Love this car!

This is a luxury car without the luxury price. The V6 engine has a lot of power and provides for quick acceleration. I really love the luxury interior and great sound system.

best we ever owned

WE have loved our Buick since we drove it home. The smooth ride, the quiet on the interstate. gas mileage and low maintenance prevent us from trading it in

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.

Could Be Lethal LaCrosse

Transmission went out while driving. Towed to shop in Dickinson, Texas on a Friday evening. Called them the next Wed. and was told that they had pulled the transmission. Went there the next day and was told again they had pulled the transmission. Then, was told by someone else that they transmission had not been pulled and would be pulled the next day(Friday - a week after being towed in). Called them(they never call me) and found out that the "wave plate" 3rd & 5th gears were broken. Was told that this has been a problem with many of the GM transmissions. Wish I had known this before buying the 2016 La Crosse. The parts were "back ordered" and I am waiting. Got a "loaner" vehicle(a GMC SUV) which is being driven, but it is a "minimal" vehicle and I would not ever buy one of these. I am VERY DISAPPOIONTED in the quality of the Buick La Crosse and the RELIABILITY of this vehicle.

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?

Wear sunglasses

My son bought this car for my wife as a gift. Car looks great from outside and interior styling is beautiful BUT Front view, the two forward posts create a very bad blind spot that makes it difficult to see sides in front of you while turning. While Edmunds complains about the rear visibility, how can they not touch on the forward turning visibility. Next, I'm small stature 5'5 with all the seat adjustments I still cant get a comfortable seat position, as my knees are always too high. If this seat pivoted forward by a couple of degrees then perhaps it would help. No such problem ever on my Jap cars. Next. The audio and temp controls. These buttons are small , so fat finger OH OH is common and getting used to them will take a long while. Also the chrome bezel around the unit glares into your eyes and need to wear sunglasses especially when the sun is in the ten o'clock position. Finally put black electrical tape over it. Lastly. muffler exhausts under bumper not through it. This creates brown discolorations that needs to be cleaned weekly. It would behoove Buick to make their engineers drive Japanese cars for a while since their human factor knowledge seems to be lacking.

I gave up on European cars!Buy American

I’ve had both American and European cars.Dont get me wrong the Mercedes,Audi,Volvo’s top safety is great.Though Buick makes you feel like your buying quality from the people you live among!Great car rides smooth & I was gonna get a 2010 Chevy Tahoe or a 2009 Porsche Cayenne.Both very reliable but the gas on both are horrible and hard to park the Tahoe anywhere!I would still buy it later on in life.Porsche suv I wanted so bad though the cost of repairs and maintenance turned my head to the Buick!I never looked back.The enclave would be my next choice if I decided to get an suv or maybe a Tahoe! The both suv’s Are just to good to pass up!

2013 buick Review

Great Car

Great car.

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

Ist Hybrid ever

I brought this Car5/20/22 used audit performance is great 110,000 miles and the only thing I noticed you break it cuts off and restarts a lil irritating some times not use to it but a great gad saver. And I have to have my Air overhauled cover by warranty. But I love it smooth ride and yes great car. I have the Hybrid edition.

Kids call it a grandma car

DISLIKES: Trunk is ridiculously small, gutless, info center and radio faulty. LIKES: This is without a doubt a sexy car. The leather interior and seats are beyond Buick good. The ride is very smooth. I really love my car it is just a gutless wonder. I didn't know Buick made a toy engine. The stereo and info system is known to be bad. It is most definitely not a cheap fix. Actually none of the maintenance on this car is cheap. FUN FACT: this Lacrosse was meant to be Buicks first drive alone car. But all the safety features that was added to the car made it keep stalling out. So it is beyond safe. Just doesn't drive itself.

Poor gas mileage

My first Buick. I ordered it and the gas is horrible. I called dealership and was told after inspection my Buick gets 14 miles to the gallon. This is because I do not drive the car fast enough....[non-permissible content removed]!!!! I love everything about this car but the gas... I can't wait to get it. Back to a Toyota Camry I go....

bestest in the east.

Constantly something wrong with it

Bought a CPO 2014 AWD Leather. I bought it with just over 20 miles. It now has 35k miles. In one year, it has been in the shop (in addition to annual inspection / oil changes) for (1) rotor resurfacing, (2) front car seat tracks (x2 separate trips, resulting in now inverse controlling of the seat), (3) recall for airbag issue (4) The radio/nav screen just stopped turning on (still being addressed) (4) resealing of tires at 6/32 tread because TPMS was constantly on (5) check engine light came on for a few days after high speeed acceleration on the highway (that went away a few days later). Also, I just got a new notice from buick that something could go wrong in the future, so warranty on that item is extended (I forget what it was about, don't anticipate owning it much longer to find out). Gas mileage is poor. Comfort is poor for me - seat to steering wheel to dash controls are awkward. It is loud inside. I loved how this car looked and still do, but that's about it for now.

BOUNCE

This car bounces down the road [sharp]* Im sorry Ibought it. Dealers will take you on a road test on pavement that will hide this problem. 05 Camry I sold rode much smother. YOU WILL GET A HEADACHE . North Canton Chevy Dealer says Never heard of a problem.Pay 250.00 doc fee or take bus. elswhere. Would not hold car till I could get to the bank. Stay away from Whipple Av. N. Canton oh.

Still Love My Baby

I've have my car for 10yrs now and for a 2014 model, it still has more features than most of the cars out today. To think that Cadillac used to be the epitome of luxury and Buick is out doing them now. I've been thinking of buying a new car and yet nothing compares.

Luxurious and fun to drive

Great car with very few issues.