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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2010 Lucerne, so we've included reviews for other years of the Lucerne since its last redesign.
Love at first drive
mrpleased, 08/27/2009
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL-5 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is my second Lucerne. I still have my first. I just couldn't bring myself to trade it in. I just love driving this car. It has been an absolute joy. It is so quite and smooth I sometimes forget that I'm driving. Whenever I give anyone a ride they cannot believe how nice of a vehicle it is. Last year I drove my '06' on a 3000 mile trip and averaged 32 mpg at 75 mph. I was astounded. I think the '09' will do better based on what I have experienced so far. I shopped hard for a new car in '06' and as soon as I took a test drive of the '06' Lucerne I bought it on the spot. After two months with the '09', I am not sorry.
My 2009 Lucerne
mcknisley, 11/08/2014
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
34 of 36 people found this review helpful
I have had my Lucerne for 5 years now and I usually trade every 5 years but I am not ready to give this car up. It has everything on it that you can think of. I have had no trouble with it. Never had it to the garage except to get an oil change every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. I also have a bench front seat which is nice when we have to squezze an extra great Grand child in. I love the big cars why did they have to quit making them?
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Buicks Best Ride
Glinda Craig, 09/15/2015
updated 03/22/2018
2009 Buick Lucerne CX 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
34 of 36 people found this review helpful
This is my second Buick. The first was a Century that was totalled my a red light runner and that car saved my life. I feel safe in my Lucerne. It's comfortable and smooth. My Century NEVER gave me a problem and my Lucerne is as reliable. I'm sold on Buick. Looking for an SUV for vacations. And I'm not using my Lucerne as a trade. I'm going to have TWO Buicks. Update: 3/21/2018 - My 2009 Buick Lucerne is still humming along. I have had to replace a tire rod, brakes and rotors but the engine has given me no problems. The tires were changed 2 years ago. I only use premium gas, get my oil, maintenance and tires rotated as scheduled. I'm probably going to buy an Enclave at the end of the year.
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2009 Lucerne CXL
jack, 04/23/2009
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
My first Buick after a long line of Pontiacs, Dodges, Toyotas and Fords over the years. Reason for choosing Buick was the great looks and an incredible price with GM incentives on what is a high-end luxury car. First impressions-car looks great in Black with Titanium leather interior. Smart lines all around outside and inside, elegant and quietly stating luxury. Strong 3.9L V6 engine coupled with a capable 4 speed transmission. This is a luxury car not a sports car and tuned accordingly for strong performance but not "burning rubber off the line" or "cornering at 75mph". The inside is beautiful with no gimmicky controls- logical and within reach engineered for elegance. I love this car!
Love This Car!
NeuroDoctor, 02/27/2010
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL-4 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
This a great car. It's qualities are very well done. It is beautiful, inside and out, quiet, luxurious, and has an understated quality that very well fits someone who is not about ostentation. While one might think me biased because a long time relationship with Buick (three generations of Buick owners), I believe that this is the best Buick I have ever owned! Once again, Buick (for me) has created the perfect 'doctor's car'!
Noise issue can't be resolved by GM
Rick, 05/11/2010
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
car has a noise/vibration coming from the front floor hump at highway speed. Dealer & GM field personnel have changed the transmission , exhaust system, motor mounts and wheel bearings. Noise is still there after 5 weeks at the dealer. GM is taking the car back to the engineering dept for evaluation. I will not be getting it back regardless. Another Lucerne (3.9) at the same dealer has the identical problem. I have asked for a replacement with the 4.6 V8 engine or a full refund. Mt recommendation was to have the NVH engineering guys identify the root cause and then have the appropriate product engineering guys fix it. I am a retired engineer and we solved issues like this in a few hours.
Big drop from the Park Ave and La Sabre I've Owned
gmckee58, 12/23/2014
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Car rides well on long trips, which is what I use it for. Comfortable to ride in over long hauls. Turning radius and noise was the first things I noticed on the car. Now that it's broke in, the noises are more abundant, especially from the read and side windows.
Much better than the pros rate it
unklray, 08/01/2009
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
We have only owned this car a month but it was a service rental and had 5300 miles on it. At that point it had averaged 20.7 miles per gal. My wife drove it locally a week and it went to 20.8. We drove it 125 miles mostly freeway at 70 mph and got 30.2 mpg. This car drives so smooth, quiet. Plenty of pickup and power. It has everything but the kitchen sink for options. I can't believe all the criticism I see when the pros rate it. Definitely recommend it if you want a great ride and value in a luxury sedan.
The Down Side of Safety Equipment
Mike, 10/22/2009
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
In general, we like the car. It has good safety ratings, but some of this safety comes from thicker roof pillars and side and curtain air bags. The side and rear window size has also been reduced compared to older cars, probably for styling purposes. The result is reduction in safety due to big blind spots, especially at both the front and back of the door pillars. Unlke the car we replaced, the front mirrors don't have adequate range of motion to see into the side blind spots . Buick has side blind zone alert avaialble as an option. We don't have it, but would not buy this car again without it. The design of this and other modern cars makes this type of system almost a necessity.
I love my 2010 Lucerne
Beth L, 02/17/2020
2010 Buick Lucerne CX 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Its a comfortable car, great ride, great extras, quiet ride. Had a Grand Marquis before this car and it compares to her quit well. Only draw back is the blind spots on both sides by mirrors. Also has a aluminum top which makes it very loud when it is raining. Heated seats, steering wheel (Live in Nebraska) remote start which I Love. I'm thinking of trading her in for a SUV, a little higher off the ground. I feel its very low which make it hard to get in and out. Can't go wrong with a Lucerne!
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AllWeatherLuxury
SilverSerenity, 06/10/2010
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
My vehicle gets essentially same mileage as a v6 Honda Accord, priced near, and is comparable to the Lexus. Great leather and faux wood interior, sunroof, audio, and onstar. Plus real room for four adults. And golf bags in the trunk.
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JIM, 09/08/2010
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I get a wind noise (whistle) from drivers window. Dealer said it was design of outside mirror and can't do anything about it. Noise from engine is caused from fuel injectors according to dealer. Drives me nuts!!!! I love the car except for these two items and I'm stuck with buying a brand new car with bugs they won't fix.
Underrated beauty
unklray, 06/12/2010
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
We bought this car from the dealer with 5000 miles on it, it was used as a customer service vehicle. It has every option I can think of since it is the special edition. plenty of power, comfort. Gas mileage consistantly exceeds rating. My wife averages 23.5 in town and we get 28 on trips to Arizona or Chicago. Quiet and smooth is the keyword here
Smooth
Indymom, 10/24/2009
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL-4 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have owned this car for over six weeks. My husband's intital reaction was "we're not old enough to drive a buick". He drives a BMW 530 was won by its ride and looks. In this time we have taken road trips and much city driving. The incentives and generous trade in made it a very affordable. The interior is understaded but has all the comfort and extras one could want. The flex E85 fuel presents surprising low cost per gallon but lower MPG as well. Jury is out on the net savings. The 60 day guarantee is awesome but our advise is take the cash as you will not be considering a return. It will become a fixture in your garage if you value comfort, style and convenience. Its a keeper!
It has exceeded my expectations!
twendt608, 06/17/2020
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I wanted a bigger car that gets good gas mileage. I get 28mpg highway and 22mpg in town. It rides and drives like the luxury car it's built to be. I have only one very minor gripe, the turning radius is not good! But, other than that, it's great car anyway you look at it! I'd buy another if I ever find one another one-owner with low mileage!
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Buick Lucerne first impression
Lew Jump, 01/16/2021
2009 Buick Lucerne CX 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've only had the car about 2 weeks. The car rides very smooth and quiet, the engine has adequate power and good throttle response. The suspension feels tight and does not lean much in the corners with aggressive driving. The transmission shifts perfectly. So far, gas mileage seems very good. The cabin is roomy and comfortable, but the front bucket seats are small and could be more supportive. The dash gauges are not that easy to read - too deeply recessed and not well-illuminated. Steering wheel button controls are not easy to read and the buttons are too small. So far I've found it to be a solid value in a 12 year-old car.
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My "Views"
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.
Steering is FAR too heavy.
CrisWinters, 08/10/2022
updated 02/13/2023
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Steering weight (effort to turn the wheel on my 2010 Buick CXL v6) is FAR too heavy. Ponderous, heavy, over-weighted, lacking in power steering, etc... This vehicle is not a pleasure to drive, and does not drive as its Buick namesake would suggest. There is mercifully a little steering play at higher speeds, but one really has to make an effort to turn this thing at any speed. Not something you can fan around town or steer with your pinky. Not very luxury/premium. Not very "Buick".
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A fine car
udiablo, 11/03/2009
2009 Buick Lucerne Super 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
The so-called experts are wrong. The 2009 Buick Lucerne Super is a good value. I looked at the Toyota Avalon, Lexus, Infiniti, and Cadillac DTS and STS. The Lucerne Super was hands-down the best value. Have put almost 7,000 miles on it since mid-Sept.09 (I travel a lot) and it has been very enjoyable.
LOVE AT FIRST TEST DRIVE
Toby McGuire (yes the Toby), 01/27/2022
2009 Buick Lucerne Super 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I went to a local car lot, me and my wife test drove about 4-5 vehicles before test driving my Lucerne. She had her mind set in getting a newer Malibu. my car dealer strongly suggested to try the Lucerne out and take it for a test drive. The second I sat down and wrapped my hands around the steering wheel i knew this is my new car. I never wanted to own a Buick before, but I am so happy and glad that i choose this car it has everything! such a smooth ride, with nice acceleration. All the features come in hand while living in NE Ohio, heated seats, heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, heated window washer etc...I bought my car 1/4/22 with only 94 thousand miles on it and plan to to keep it as much as possible and looking forward to 3-5 hundred thousand miles of driving it ! btw I named her Lucy! Lucerne - Lucy lol
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The most comfortable car in existence
Chill dude , 05/07/2022
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL-4 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
LUCERNE is best car ive ever owned. I have a 2010 Lucerne CXL V6, its fantastic!! extremely comfortable ride quality! Man does the air suspension make a difference over traditional suspension! quality extremely comfortable seats that are plush, wide and just satisfying to sit in. I love that you can push the seat belt clip down under the seat so it truly feels like a recliner on wheels!, easy to drive, comfortable to turn steering wheel, excellent shifting transmission! Responsive and accurate, quick to shift tuned for good MPG! quiet, refined driving experience. It's fuel efficient on the highway if you accelerate slow and drive it right/hypermile. The engine also has a ton of low-end torque, So it can accelerate up to cruising speed at an impressive 1200 RPMs! To be honest I don't know any other car that can accelerate up to cruising speed while using such low engine power. It's very impressive. If you drive it right and accelerate at those super low RPMs you get surprisingly good gas mileage! I get almost as good as a 2.4 L 4 cylinder MPG. Engine idles super quiet and chill, can't even feel the engine when in park! Fantastic radio with high quality speakers, aux port. Easy to use cruise control, heated steering wheel. Stylish-ish! The tail lights look like a VW Passat. And the portholes make it looks fancy. Stylish interior gauges! Quality headlights that light up the road effectively. It's just a super satisfying car to drive
Rear Bumper
lbernard1, 05/16/2011
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Been driving my car for two years and enjoy the ride but I have a problem. Gravel get behinf the bumper and if touch by another car the stone goes through the bumper making a lump on the bumper I had to get it fixed cosating me over $500.00 and when approach the dealer they call it highways hassard. They should make sure that gravel doesn't get behind the bumper Leonce Been driving a buick most of my life but don't know if I will continue if they are not suitable to drive on road beside paved highways
Unsatisfied GM customer
Judy , 11/19/2010
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 15 people found this review helpful
Had I know my new Lucerne was going to look like all of the other foreign cars on the road I would have bought a Ford. The gas mileage "stinks" 22.3 on a long trip, never changes. I'm sure part of that is the ethenol in the gas, but my 2010 Park Avenue was getting 30+mpg with 125,000 miles on it. I really wish I hadn't bought the car. I don't look at a car a fun to drive, a car is a necessity. The ride is not smooth - my 2001 was smooth! I'll never buy another GM product unless they improve and stop making their cars look like the foreign cars on the road. I realize they are after the younger market. I'm almost tempted to trade this in!
Column or console
den, 07/26/2010
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've been very satisfied with the Lucerne. I haven't noticed any noise problems on mine but I have long legs and I buy cars with column shifts. I wonder if Ricks models have had console shifts.
Unsatisfied
Marie, 09/05/2010
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 15 people found this review helpful
I recently got a rental Lucerne and it is not good. The gas mileage is bad. It has too many buttons in the inside to set things how you want them. The radio system is bad. If I had to buy one I would rather walk.
My 2010 Buick Lucerne
jderosa@frontier.com, 07/04/2010
2010 Buick Lucerne CX 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
Overall I like the Lucerne. This is my second one and prior to the Lucerne I drove the LeSabre. Prior to buying Buicks I had driven Pontiacs for 25 years. i feel that the Lucerne is a very good value for the money.
Noise in Front Engine Rubbing squeaking
Bj Couch, 06/26/2010
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just purchased the 2010 Lucern had it 4 days and all of sudden the front end sounded like the traction bars or the suspension made all kinds of racket noises. After reading all the ratings I am very sorry that I purchased a Buick Lucern, I wish I went with the STS or DTS Caddy. I will track everything for possible Lemon on this car. My Aunt and Uncle has a 2007 and always complained about it, I thought they were spoiled with the Park Avenue 2001 they had and compared it to Lucern, rightly so, I think GM has a lot of problems still and this car was not and is not the GM quality that they use to have. Maybe I should have gotten a Malibu!
I love Lucy
Prince George, BC Canada, 12/06/2023
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I loved my Lucy. I first saw her at Epcot’s GM showroom in 2006 and again in 2008. She was almost 15 1/2 years old when she sadly passed away on an icy country road. Hoping to find her twin. So many good memories with her. She still road smoothly and the leather back seats were like brand new as were her heated seats. The steering column and ac went about 6 years ago but were replaced. The cd player was no longer accepting cds being fed, but overall she was in excellent condition. RIP Lucy August 22/2008 - December 2/2023.😭🥰
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Steve, 09/30/2009
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL-3 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful
My new Buick gives me 3 mpg less mileage than my 1993 La Sabre. Acceleration at 60 is very, very poor especially when typical highway speed is 65 to 70 mph.
Never buy a Buick
Gunner, 05/29/2018
updated 12/05/2019
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 12 people found this review helpful
don’t own car any more
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