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4 out of 5 stars

High Maintenance GM product.

Ron, 01/28/2016
updated 02/06/2020
2008 Buick Lucerne CX 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful

2008 Buick, currently has 53,000 miles. From 30,000 miles to current, the following items have been replaced, 1/2 shaft in steering, power steering rack, power steering pump, front struts, rear air shocks, brakes on all 4 corners, rear brake calipers (leaking), new battery. Currently has an engine oil leak. 2/3/2018. Buick currently has 60,000 miles on it. Vehicle is doing fine. Nothing to complain about.

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Roughrider

car-fetish, 07/17/2008
2008 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I think the car rides hard, as if it had too much air in the tires. I guess it needs to break in. I also would like better acceleration. This is my 4th car with the 3800V6 and it's the slowest off the line. Yeah, I know it ain't no hotrod but it's not your Grandpa's Buick either! Overall, Im happy with the car.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

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Opadave, 11/11/2009
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

After having this vehicle for about a month, it rides like a dream, except it "won't get out of its own way. There are several concerns that are certainly safety issues. The passenger side headrest virtually blocks the drivers view when trying to see through the rear side window. Front pillar/outside mirror combo on drivers side creates blind spot. Message center display is difficult to see when wearing polarized sunglasses. Same conditions probably exist with all models of this design.

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1.88 out of 5 stars

final Buick

Dave, 03/20/2009
2008 Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

I have owned many Buicks but this will be the last. I`ve had nothing but trouble. Poor mileage 15-23, acclerator problems,power seat, steering noise, ext temp., worst of all it has left me setting 3 times with a no start, and had to be hauled in on a flatbed. This all has happened in only 4500 miles. I have lost all confidence in GM. I wish I had never traded. Had an 05 LaSabre that was a very good car. Got 23-30 for mileage with no problems, I wish I could say the same for the LuCerne.

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1 out of 5 stars

2008 Buick Lucerne

Shafted by Buick, 07/03/2019
2008 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

I purchased a 2008 Buick Lucerne in 2016. I replaced two fuel pumps. This car has a major recall. The circuit box is under the passenger seat. The metal hinge is too long causing the fuel pump relay to arc this causing a crank no start. The dealership will try to get you to purchase a new fuel pump. But you will still have a crank no start until the whole fuse box is replaced and the metal seat cushion clip is shaved off from causing the fuel relay to arc. The fuel relay also needs to be replaced with a low profile type. Buick will fix the recall free if the car is under 120k miles. If you don't let the dealership know that you know about this issue, they will SHAFT you. Buick did me dirty.

Safety
2 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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