Used 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL V6 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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First 100,000 Miles
James Goodson, 12/19/2009
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, Dallas, TX, 07/08/2013
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.
On the road again.
Mary, Concho, AZ, 06/15/2016
updated 12/27/2017
Buick Lucerne CXL V6 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love my Buick. It is 10 years old now. And always reliable. Only thing I did wrong was buy heavier snow tires for it and dont like the ride. So am changing the tires now. But have 83,000 miles on it and this will be the third set of tires. Maybe they will be the last.
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Love it, buying another
5bucks, 06/27/2010
Buick Lucerne CXL V6 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Comfort in the back seat for clients. Comfortable seats Love driving it but have to watch my speed. It's a smooth drive & you don't realize how fast you go. Nice design. Been stopped & had people comment on it.
Uncompromised, Affordable Luxury
Chief Jack, Shelton, WA, 04/13/2022
updated 10/18/2023
Buick Lucerne CXL V6 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After 4 years, I decided to upgrade my 2005 Century with a newer model. Unfortunately, 2005 was the last production year for Centurys, so I had to try something different. Fortunately, a local Buick/Chevrolet dealer had my solution---a one-owner, low mileage 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL V6 with tons of stuff I never had in a car before. The vehicle hardly showed any signs of wear and use, and its luxury touches hooked me in. The firm yet soft leather front seats have heated cushions and lumber supports. The interior is spacious and seats five. The center console has the traction control switch, a two-stage storage compartment, and a dual cup holder with auto-adjustable cup sizers. The steering wheel is padded and leather-wrapped, with audio and cruise controls built-in. The rear seating (also leather) has a retractable arm rest that hides a trunk access door. Large map pockets are in the backs of the front seats. and the rear seats have a heat-A/C duct for comfort. The luxury touches? Full power, A/C (dual zone); driver's position has two possible driver memory settings; there is a compass and outside thermometer (read on the instrument panel); a "driver info system" tells you how far you can go with the gas you have left; it tells you how much "life" is left in your oil; and tire pressure can be read from the driving position. The sound system is great, with AM/FM/CD, auxiliary MP3 jack, and Sirius XM radio, backed by 9 Harman Kardon speakers. On Star emergency service is built-in (extra cost subscription required, like the XM radio). There is NO back up camera, but an innovative "spider sense" system built into the rear bumper sounds an alarm (and flashes lights visible in the rear view mirror when you get close to something behind you. The sun/moonroof leaves a surprising amount of head room, and the trunk is fairly large, controlled with the remote key fob (there is no key lock for the trunk). It opens at a click to its maximum height. Door locks and an alarm are also controlled by the remote fob. Powertrainwise, the Lucerne is a pleasant surprise. Its smooth 4 speed automatic is coupled with a frisky 3.8L V6 delivering 197 HP that makes it very responsive while getting 19 MPG city, 28 HWAY, very good for a full-size luxury car that is actually a close mirror image to a Cadillac. For those who MUST have lots of power, there is an optional V8 available out there, but I find the V6 to be more than adequate for the task, and I have gotten 29 MPG on the road. People looking for top-of-the-line luxury of a Cadillac will be pleased to know this Lucerne is a virtual Caddy clone with a lower price in a class that includes Lexus, Lincoln, and the Chrysler 300.UPDATE 10/17/2023---Today, more than a year and a half later, this car still runs great, with a nimble, soft ride that still gives me around 29 MPG on the highway., and people riding with me still remark on how luxurious it and its comfottable ride. Several of my friends now say they'll consider a Buick over Lexus, Lincoln, or Chrysler.This is why they used to ask, "Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?"
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