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Stylish and functional from horn to hoof!
Guy Yocom, 11/22/2016
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2016 Buick LaCrosse Sport Touring 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
This off-the-lot model did not come with the confidence package, which really should be standard due to visibility issues. My fault and I regret not ordering and waiting patiently. But the vehicle beckoned to me, and the killer price (Buick promotion 15% off, plus a bit more on this particular model as 2017s were rolling in) made me an easy mark. Very happy from the get-go with this car. Astonished by the value, and I love it more each day. I rent a great many cars on business and this one is more luxurious than any of them. The quiet Is a plus. Near silence even at 50 mph, and then only the pleasant hum of the tires. Handles beautifully. There is but one drawback: The poor visibility resulting from thick pillars at 10 am and 2 pm, rear view no treat either, and blind-spot is wretched. That's why I miss the driver confidence package, which dealer says cannot be retrofitted. Sure wish I had the head-up display, too (!) But adding up the other pluses: Heated seats rock, interior lighting is legant, the surfeit of USB ports wonderful. Love the remote car starting, memory seats and even trunk storage, which though somewhat cramped, turns into bat cave by lowering of back seats. Love the push-button parking break. The V-6 engine is plenty beefy for any circumstance, When I need to pass I tickle the gas pedal and--whom!--I'm gone. Buick nailed so many details with this model. Headrests are perfect...seats hug you like firm glove; nice balance between cushiness and support...unlocking of door with push of a button is a minor miracle, and entire layout of controls is very sensible. I'm a fan, and wish there were a way to add that pesky driver confidence package.
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Pros & cons
Al Brunsting, 12/24/2018
2016 Buick LaCrosse Premium II Group 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
Pros: Overall good looks. Comfortable ride - especially on road trips. These components were also good: navigation / infotainment system; sound/speakers; heated, ventilated, & memory seats; rear leg room, enough power at passing speeds; 26 – 30 mpg at highway speeds; good dual zone climate control (ac & heat); adaptive cruise control; &On-star emergency assistance. Cons: I experienced a total transmission failure at 38,000 miles (I bought the car new), leaving me in a cornfield far from home. Buick did not pay for all my reasonable rental car expenses. This whole experience cost me 16-hours plus some expenses due only to this Buick failure. After these initial repairs the car still required additional repairs on the transmission. I have lost trust in this car’s reliability & dependability. The car does not hold its resale value well. Buick will stop making this model, increasing my dissatisfaction. Limited trunk space. Restricted visibility at left and right sides of windshield. About 18-22 mpg around town. There was more road noise than I expected.
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A bold and beautiful car
carlos, 07/11/2016
2016 Buick LaCrosse Leather Group 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
67 of 71 people found this review helpful
I rented this car for a week and I do not want to return it. The comfort is superb, and the ride is better than sex. It handles so easily and without any effort. The noise from outside is zero. I have discovered the joy of driving again. I could drive this car straight to Alaska because it beckons me to do it. I wish if my wife was so easy. Life is just too short not to drive a Lacrosse. You will forever be in love. Thanks for making America Great Again!!!!!
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pastBuick ownernot to happy now
pastBuick owner not to happy, 09/25/2018
2016 Buick LaCrosse Leather Group 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2016 Buick used 33k miles- wanted another Buick because my first 2006 was great smooth running car had for 9 years 80k miles-no problems- 2nd week I had the car the transmission starting acting up "jumping" in 1st gear. took it back to the dealership and they had it for two days and finally said "nothing wrong it is just learning you" but when I left it was back to running smooth as butter- 2 weeks later started again at about 13 miles a hour jumping/pausing so I went to another certified dealership talked to their mechanics and 1 looked at me like I lost my mind and the other said "the computers in the car are very smart and they are just learning you" and that after about 4k miles as the new owner it will have "learned" me and stop doing that. I am so disappointed, if I had known I would have bought a "dumber" car. I have seen others describe issues with transmissions- is this similar issues? How does the car know it has a new owner?
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Love My Buick
Emily Johnson, 10/29/2016
2016 Buick LaCrosse Premium II Group 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
understand technology to be able to use all the features of this car...
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Cheryls' TL "Turbo Lightening"
Bob Lenardon, 03/02/2017
2016 Buick LaCrosse Premium I Group 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Wife had issues with some blind spots - took getting used to. Very comfortable, responsive and handles great.
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An adequate midsize sedan
SaveTheManual, 02/16/2017
2016 Buick LaCrosse Leather Group 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
The rear window is extremely small resulting in large blind spots in the rear left and rear right of the car. The rear doors have smaller windows, which are fairly high in relation to a person sitting in the back. The cabin design, the side and position of the rear windows contribute to diminished visibility and nasty blind spots.The rear-view and the side view mirrors are incredibly small, also contributing to the limited visibility. The front driver seat, while being electronically adjustable, gives a driver the feeling like they are sitting on a moving platform. It is impossible to see the front end of the car no matter how high the front seat is positioned. The car has two control clusters, both in the form of a digital screens. The instrument cluster displays your speedometer and other options controlled by the steering wheel, while the second screen is in the center of the dash for the entertainment system. The left, up, right, and down directional buttons on the right side of the steering wheel navigate through menus displayed in the instrument cluster. However, since there is no dedicated back button it is really confusing figuring out how to get out of them. The steering wheel has a very smooth feel which makes driving and parking effortless. The V6 engine seems fairly responsive and has a decent power output. However, It is paired with a transmission that sometimes gets confused in what gear it wants to shift. This is especially evident when flooring the gas pedal.
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Shaq's Car
Upstate Grammy, 03/27/2018
2016 Buick LaCrosse Premium I Group 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this Buick LaCrosse two years ago and absolutely love it. I have owned 3 Honda Accords and really liked them but this LaCrosse is so much more comfortable and luxurious.
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Look Elsewhere
Steve H., 09/24/2016
2016 Buick LaCrosse Leather Group 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 24 people found this review helpful
The Lacrosse was a potential candidate to be a retirement gift to myself in a year or two. I decided to rent one for a week to take on a 1,000 mile trip. It is now off my list. The first shortcoming is the cramped driving position. I'm 6 foot, 190 lbs and the position is much tighter than it has to be. The console flares as it approaches the dash reducing valuable seating real estate. My right leg was constantly fighting the console trying to get my foot squarely on the accelerator pedal. The foot well size is reduced by the intrusion of the wheel well. The seat went back far enough, a big plus. The dash seems to be close to the seating position and it curves as it approaches the door. I hit it the corner twice during exiting. Then there is the road noise. It is unacceptable for a car of this supposed caliber. The noise is intrusive starting about 35 mph on anything but smooth asphalt. At highway speeds, it is a constant nuisance. Thankfully, the wind noise is minimal, as it should be. Handling was very excellent and the ride was OK, nothing worth noting. Brakes, OK. The climate control worked very well and the controls were easy to understand. The entertainment system was another weak area. The screen was a nice size, but distracting because of the scarcity of buttons on the dash. The screen is tilted and so is the bezel which made is difficult to push the smallish station preset icons. Everything has to be done via the two knobs and a couple of buttons or the touch screen. Either way, it causes the driver to divert their attention from the road. The sound was excellent and it was not the premium radio. The powertrain (V6) was excellent, as was the gas mileage. I averaged just over 30 mpg (calculated) for highway (mostly), suburban and in-town driving. The trunk was nice and big and the fit and finish were excellent. By contrast, I'm leasing a 2015 Verano which is superior in several areas. It does not exhibit as high a level of road noise as the Lacrosse and the entertainment system is easier to use because it has buttons for things like the radio presets. The driver's position is not as cramped, even though it is slightly smaller overall and the pedal feel of the brakes is better. However, it is smaller and does not have the same ride comfort as the Lacrosse which runs 10-20k more. Maybe the redesign will improve many of these deficiencies which would put the Lacrosse back on my list.
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Great car
Russell Long, 06/01/2017
2016 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Buick is the best car on the road
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Chose MKZ over LaCrosse
WILLIAM, 12/02/2016
2016 Buick LaCrosse Premium I Group 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Tough choice between this AWD and Lincoln MKZ Reserve AWD but ended up with the Lincoln. Even the Buick Premium did not offer rear heated seats. The LaCrosse seemed a larger interior and more open feeling. I felt the MKZ had a slightly smoother and more comfortable ride which was the tipping factor. Both nice cars. Considerrd es350, Impala, Cadenza and Azura.
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a little sportsie
Daniel, 02/04/2020
2016 Buick LaCrosse Leather Group 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our new (pre-owned) car is just right for us. The Ed Morse Auto Plaza did an excellent job for us.
No space in trunk.
Stephen, 08/27/2018
2016 Buick LaCrosse Premium II Group 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
There is no room in trunk, golf clubs won’t fit without laying rear seats down. Great gas mileage on hiway.
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Beautiful Automobile
James Greene , 09/10/2022
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2016 Buick LaCrosse Leather Group 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Styling, handling, power and quick acceleration, quiet solid ride, great technology, comfortable with plenty of room, wonderful sound system, get the V6-don’t waste your money on the 4, this is a great car!!
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Hottie
Gerri, 05/03/2023
2016 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Like every thing about it