Used 2017 Buick LaCrosse Essence 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A) Consumer Reviews
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A Great Car for long distance rides.
James, Chicago, IL, 09/29/2017
Buick LaCrosse Essence 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I got a surprise upgrade from the rental car company - "Buick LaCrosse Essence" with 4k miles on the odo. I rented it for a day and travelled 500 miles. This is firmly the best car I have rented so far. I hesitated to accept the upgrade in the beginning because it had a 3.6 V6 engine and would eat up my pocket. Luckily NO! I was surprised by the fuel efficiency. 528 miles and I have just filled close to 16 gallons of fuel. For a full size car with a big engine and beasty acceleration, I did not expect this much milage. 10+ hours of drive without much of tiredness. It is a very silent car. Cruising at 70mpg, not a noise. You will doubt if the engine is actually running. It has a very rich interior and awesome driver's seat that feels very comfortable for long rides. The dashboard is ergonomically designed with most of the buttons in reach. However, the seating is too low and will sink you down such that you won't see much beyond the dashboard for city rides. Maybe it was because I am a short person (169cm). Otherwise, the car felt very very stable and smooth throughout the ride.
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Great value in a beautiful package
Captain Jack, Elverson, PA, 04/03/2017
updated 10/13/2020
Buick LaCrosse Essence 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
Over the years I've owned BMW's, Mercedes, Audi's, GMC Yukons, Acadias and Sierras. They all have positives and negatives, but you can't beat the value built into the Buick. I enjoy driving a smooth and quiet sedan again, and like the car very much and especially like the lower payments, good gas mileage and affordable maintenance and insurance over all the fancy imports I've owned. And bye bye to the $1,000 per visit import luxury car maintenance visits. Even though SUVs are all the rage, this solid large sedan is a quiet, powerful, comfortable and confident buy. 2020 update. Succumbed to SUV Fever and traded for Enclave Avenir which is splendid and so much easier to get in and out of, and more flexible with space.
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Exceptional
Hauskapoika, Canyon Country, CA, 05/07/2018
updated 06/20/2024
Buick LaCrosse Essence 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
UPDATE on June 12, 2024 Latest Report at 39,700 miles. Best MPG : City 23.4. Highway 33.29. - Comfort: Leg room front & rear: very good. - Handling: First long road trip from California to Washington surprised me how well it handled through the mountains of California, Oregon and Washington. A very good highway cruiser and great in town too. - Special likes: blind spot warning system, digital speedometer, back up camera, heated seats, separate seat controls, GPS which works very well, and trans is very smooth. The back up camera is especially useful in crowded parking lots because it can spot and notify on traffic, people, and objects from the side that I can't see otherwise. This car has just about everything you can get on a car, and at first, there is a learning curve for all the controls and gadgets. - Condition: No leaks or squeaks and no oil consumption. This car has the 20" aluminum wheels which are pretty, but 18" wheels give a smoother ride. The 20" aluminum wheels tend to get scratches and nicks. I recommend the 18" steel wheels. I updated the GPS offered by GM at a reduced price; it still is not fully comprehensive in Bakersfield because the community is growing so fast. The car is more than 7 years old and still has original tires and battery. - Problems: Burned out tail light at 22,00 miles. Dealer fixed for free.. At 37,300 miles, the thermostat stopped working, and it affected heat and cold temps. This was a fairly expensive fix because the thermostat is buried between and under other parts of the engine. Mechanic did a good job replacing it and everything works very well. - Overall: Still an exceptional car.
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GM Excellence
robert f steinlauf, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 12/13/2017
updated 12/17/2018
Buick LaCrosse Essence 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
My 2017 Buick Lacrosse is an outstanding vehicle that is a pleasure to drive. It is a triumph of American manufacturing superiority. This is my fourth Lacrosse in 7 years and it is the best yet. The car is comfortable and performs well on both long drives and in the city. I have had no mechanical or technological issues with the vehicle since purchase in November '17. On a recent trip from western North Carolina to south Florida the car averaged 34mpg. GM's decision to discontinue this model is unfortunate. There is a distinctive place for exceptional sedans in the US, and this car is truly exceptional.
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Great but noisy ride
Mike C, Dunnellon, FL, 07/01/2017
updated 01/05/2018
Buick LaCrosse Essence 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
On smooth paved roads this cars has a db reading of 70 to 74 db which is pretty good. However we recently completed a cross country trip for Florida to Washington State and on rough roads the cabin noise is very high 80 to 85 db, bumps in the road come right through the suspension and there is very noticeable and annoying vibration transmitted through to the rear view mirror. On the exposed aggregate paving on roads around Seattle the road noise was so loud we could only hear the audio but turning it up to a very high level. Now that we are back in Florida on smooth roads the ride is OK but there is still a small vibration evident in the rear view mirror which seems to be coming through the body frame. The interior quality is excellent and the seats are very comfortable but the noise problem makes me regret purchasing this vehicle. One year on after purchase and all of the above still hold true. Had the dealer check the noise and rear view mirror vibration and he indicated they are both endemic in this model. No fix available from Buick except to perhaps look into buying a new set of 'softer' riding tires.
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