Used 2015 Buick LaCrosse Sedan Consumer Reviews

Surpisingly fun to drive, but crummy quality

Our LaCrosse is very comfortable, and passengers often comment on how nice it is inside. But the crummy electronics drive me crazy. It's fun to drive, and surprisingly peppy given the size of the vehicle. It corners very well indeed, and is extremely sure-footed. The mechanical engineering is sound. The electronics are kludgy. We just replaced the battery again, having had the GM battery replaced just 18 months ago with an identical one under warranty. We bought one from AutoZone to replace it. Never have we owned a car that had such frequent battery problems (this is the third one in less than two years of ownership). The voltage gauge bounces around as though there's a problem with the charging system. The dealer swears there isn't. It spends most of its time well below 14V. Sometimes it's at about 11.5V. Predictably when I stop the car and leave it idling (especially at night), the gauge will sink gradually to an indicated voltage of about 12V. The bluetooth is poorly implemented. We use the main display for a digital speed readout in the center of the analog dial. Sometimes, it displays information about the bluetooth device that is currently paired, or information about the car that is utterly frivolous. So we have to navigate back to the speed display for no discernible reason. Likewise, the main LCD panel (which is a resistive touchscreen that is somewhere between decent and insensitive to touch) sometimes displays a warning about distracted driving that has to be manually cleared by touching the OK button on the screen. That's dangerously distracting! The chrome on the driver and front passenger door handles is flaking off, leaving sharp edges that we need to mind. Never had that happen in any previous car. I won't ever buy another Buick. We're spoiled by Hyundai. While the LaCrosse is very comfortable and drives great, there's an obvious reason that it has about half the warranty of a Hyundai.

Eye-Catching Complement-Fetching Presence!

I almost could not recommend this car enough. Its rakishly-elegant appearance gives an impressive presence, it pretty much always stands out in a crowd, and I am frequently complemented for it. The interior is also by far the most comfortable of the cars I've owned. I had to travel in it 22 hours across America in the span of two days (11 hours a day), and I STILL found the car comfortable after all that! With the 304 HP V6 the car feels quite powerful and will tear up the road a little if you floor it from a stop. Even on single-lane highways I can pass up to eight cars in several seconds--starting from 60 MPH. Some cons I've noticed: 1. Occasionally the cruise will not come on for me. I find this happens up to three times on long trips, but thankfully the bug usually disappears after 5 minuets or so and it works again. Have not looked into it yet. 2. As many have noted, steering is numb and extremely sensitive, but you get used to it. 3. Breaking is a little mushy, but again, you get used to it. 4. Infotainment system can be a little slow in responding at times, though still fairly good generally. 5. My biggest complaint is the small trunk, which, as a heavy packer, doesn't suit my lifestyle. In short and overall, my quibbles are small, and the car more than compensates for these little eccentricities. A beautiful, powerful, comfortable, and reliable machine that I would highly recommend!

The ride is better than a romp in the hay!

The car is by far my favorite vehicle. The ride is soft and smooth, the interior is plush, pick up is great. Breaking is easy. Steering is wonderful, you can glide easily into corners with ease Of handling. Great car, worth every penny!

Quality GM Product

I knew when I purchased this vehicle that the gas mileage wasn’t great, but I only drive 3500 miles yearly so it doesn’t really matter. The big reason for this purchase was the design and comfort of the vehicle. The overall handling, steering, braking and electronic features are excellent. It has been a very good experience owning this Buick.

Second LaCrosse