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Rogers, 05/14/2017
updated 12/02/2019
2006 Buick Lucerne CXS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have total confidence in this car. It has been 100% reliable. I would have no problem driving my chariot anywhere in the USA. I absolutely love this car. It's as American as it gets. The V8 is pretty quick. I love it even though certain repairs are expensive. I have never been stuck on the side of the road. It's never failed to start. It uses a lot of premium gas but I don't care!
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First 100,000 Miles
James Goodson, 12/19/2009
2006 Buick Lucerne CXL V6 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
My first 100,000 miles in this Buick Lucerne CXL have been a truly awesome experience. I changed a rear tailight bulb...and that's it! The only normal wear items have been 1 set of tires and brakes. Great mileage at an average in the mid 20's but 28 on the highway at 70. Not bad for such a large car. The V6 is absolutely bulletproof with a long history for reliability. Motor is adequate, but at 197 horsepower we're at the low end of acceptable. The plus side is endless quiet cruising ability. Brakes are very good. My wife's Infiniti lives at the dealer, but we can always rely on the Buick. I'm looking forward to the next 100K....unless I buy a 2010 Buick Lacrosse!
2006 Buick Lucerne CXL
feistyscot, 07/08/2013
2006 Buick Lucerne CXL V6 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 47,000 miles on it and have driven it 27,000 miles in one year. It has a very quiet ride and decent acceleration for a V6 powered boat of a car. Gas mileage on the highway ranges between 25-26 mpg in the winter to 27-30 in the summer. In town? 18-19. Not that great. The stock radio went to the recycle yard right away. I had to turn it up pretty much to the extent of it's volume to hear. Chucked it for a Pioneer aftermarket and that solved the sound issues. The drivers seat isn't the most comfortable and the lack of a telescoping steering wheel doesn't help. Trunk space and lack of a true fold down rear seat are also drawbacks.
i would buy it again
Mark, 11/17/2020
updated 05/20/2025
2006 Buick Lucerne CXS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2006 lucerne cxs since 2006 . bought it with only 20,000 miles on it. It has now 198700 miles. it has sport suspensions which makes it a smooth ride even on a rough surface roads. 180,000 miles just replaced the shocks and struts. 190,000 new water pump, it's a great highway car, i could drive it 14 hours straight and not get tired. around town 23 mpg.and 31 highway. I'll call it a luxury sports car. with magna ride and magna steering. great car and buick shouldn't have stop making it. Now it has 235400 miles still drives and rides like it did when I bought it . But it's got a oil leak from oil pan gasket like all northstars engines do. $1400.00 to fix. And hard to find a mechanic shop to work on it .
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Great Car - Problem Fixed
Rob1958, 04/22/2009
2006 Buick Lucerne CXL V8 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Reading my previous review, you will see the problem with the oxygen sensor. After two more visits regarding the same problem, the GM advisor recommended that the Dealership check the wires. magic, one of the wires had a short in it which was affecting the oxygen sensor. Problem has been repaired and the car is just humming along. I would still recommend this vehicle even with my problem since that was not a design flaw but instead a supplier issue with the wiring.