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The Perfect Car for Road Warriors
Greg Kelly, Kennewick, WA, 11/07/2018
updated 11/29/2022
Buick LaCrosse Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
My wife and I were looking for a large, comfortable sedan for our frequent trips around the United States, and the 2017 Buick Lacrosse AWD was the perfect choice. It is comfortable and quiet on the inside, and holds the road extremely well, even in the snow. (Because of the low ground clearance, it does not do as well in deep snow.) We appreciate the "out of site" luggage space in the large trunk. The available in-vehicle wifi has been extremely useful, and the safety features such as the adaptive cruise control and the parking sensors have us totally spoiled. As for possible downsides: The "Infotainment System" has been useful and fun, but may be confusing for some older drivers. The voice recognition is a little sketchy. The autostop feature that shuts of the engine at intersections has worked perfectly, and should not be a concern. The electronically controlled gear shift took a little getting used to, but now I prefer it to a traditional gear shift. Our only really negative experience in over 69,000 miles of driving has been a transmission failure. I started getting “Service Transmission” error messages in my 2017 Lacrosse at 26,000 miles. The dealer was unable to diagnose the problem, even with help from GM. Transmission problems continued to occur intermittently, including multiple error messages and rough shifting at low speeds. Finally, at over 68,000 miles, the transmission failed completely while the car was at the dealer. The solution was to replace the electronic transmission control module, an expensive repair. The car has since worked perfectly for the last 1200 miles. Unfortunately, General Motors refused to honor the bumper to bumper warranty even though the problem first occurred below 30,000 miles and it took GM over 40,000 miles to solve the problem. Update 11/28/2022 We are now at 197,000 miles, and have experienced no additional problems. The lifetime fuel efficiency is 27.5 mpg, most of it highway miles. It is still a great car to cruise the highways of America!
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Buick sets new benchmark in Luxury Sedans
Firemedic1105, Manitowoc, WI, 02/18/2017
updated 03/01/2018
Buick LaCrosse Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
"I own the redesigned 2017 Buick LaCrosse, Premium/AWD. Previously I drove the 2010 LaCrosse, purchased new and redesigned that year. My satisfaction with the previous generation was outstanding, delivering exceptional service and reaching nearly 80K miles at trade-in. The NEW generation LaCrosse for 2017 undoubtedly sets a higher benchmark for Domestic Luxury Sedans! In addition to its superior comfort and quietness while in motion, this model simply excels in technology and efficiency. Loaded with every safety feature imaginable, this Buick also includes the most advanced 3.6l VVT 310hp V-6 engine, that includes Auto Cylinder-Deactivation and Auto Start-Stop technology. These features collectively assure impressive gas mileage without compromising on rapid acceleration. The latest available, 8-speed auto transmission, is operated by a very intuitive, shift-by-wire control knob. Gear transitions are flawless at speed. Being completely fair & honest with such low mileage currently, I choose not to rate my experience in reliability. However, if this model meets or exceeds my experience with the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, I will surely give it a 10/10 as well. I have no doubts on the future of this car. Every Professional review that Ive researched, suggests that this Buick will indeed give most comparable Foreign Luxury Sedans a serious run for their money! " Update: My mileage is now just over 4K; I've experienced zero issues with performance and zero warranty claims. This vehicle remains such a pleasure to drive, both on local trips as well as long distances. It is so comfortable and quiet. The rear seat has proven itself to be very roomy and as comfortable for adult passengers. I am approaching the Winter season here in Wisconsin and will be anxious to assess the performance of the AWD system. UPDATE 2/28/18: We have are approaching the 3K milage and have been through a typical Wisconsin winter. I am very pleased to confirm that the AWD system performed flawlessly and provided sure-footed traction during the wet/snow/ice conditions that we've since encountered. We have not experienced any mechanical or build related issues with our new LaCrosse and consider it one of the comfortable vehicles we have ever owned.
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Test drove many cars. This was IT within 10 miles
Chuck Beger, Willow River, MN, 04/18/2019
updated 10/24/2022
Buick LaCrosse Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Update now that I've had it for over 4 years : I only put about 6,000 miles a year because I'm retired and don't have the commute every day. This car has been flawless for me. I change my own oil and do the rest of the required normal maintenance on it and it has never been to the shop for any problem. It's an extremely quite ride at any speed and very fast. Friends are amazed that while going 75+ on trips we can all talk living room volume and no one says, "What did you say?" I sometimes time the traffic when I'm entering and then hit the gas to see just how quick it is. Most of the time drivers that are coming move over thinking that they'll have to pass... not even close. O-60 in 6.0 seconds Doesn't let anyone catch up to me. It's a small adrenalin rush. The car is very roomy and back seaters almost always comment on how nice it is sit back there and stretch out. Overall I'd give it 9.5 out of 10 and I don't even know why I'm deducting 1/2 point for except nothing is perfect, I figure.
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Terrible front seat, shakes and vibrates
Buick LaCrosse 2017 PremiumAWD, Morgantown, WV, 12/04/2018
updated 12/07/2020
Buick LaCrosse Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 19 people found this review helpful
I researched A LOT before I bought this car...On paper it looked great...Huge, comfortable, full of tech, all safety features...I found a great deal on it 30% off with only 3000 miles on...I test drove it for 30 min on back roads and 5 minutes on highway...everything was OK...soft ride, quiet, smooth. I bought it and was very exited. Until I drove it on windy highway with steep incline/decline...The front driver seat is terrible, pressure on both buttocks, possibly because of the stiff safety vibration thing on the sides of the seats. When speed is above 60, vibration is very noticeable under the seat. The whole car shakes when speed approaches 80. Transmission shifts up and down and car kicks front and back when going uphill. I drove it for 1500 miles, still can't find a comfortable position to sit, even with seat cushion. The car waddles all the time, and I get motion sickness...I LOVED the car before I bought it...now I can't even drive it because I get butt pain and sickness in my stomach...I can't believe I am saying it...but I miss my Corolla LE...with it's mere 128 hp and terrible wind noise and revving engine uphill and downhill...at least I could put earbuds and forget about the road...this one keeps rocking and jerking me, and I am stuck with it... Update after 2 years: Car continues to jerk and shake...Transmission is terrible...kicks with each gear change...especially in cold weather. Tires worn out after only 35k miles... Bose subwoofer makes loud buzz with each beat... I can't wait to get rid of this car...
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Excellent Vehicle
Fred Wulff, Denver, CO, 05/01/2017
Buick LaCrosse Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Excellent design, power, technology, ride, and value.
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