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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 Lucerne, so we've included reviews for other years of the Lucerne since its last redesign.
Epitaph for a great car.
Mike, 08/27/2019
updated 03/03/2023
2011 Buick Lucerne CX 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I know the reviews were bad, and Consumer Reports dissed this car no end (although CU owner satisfaction ratings were top-tier for the first several years), but I still love my Lucerne. I tell anyone who asks that it will be in my estate. I have a 2006, burgundy CX, 3800 V6 engine (the 3.9 V6 came later and wasn't as reliable), 6 passenger with 40,000 miles that looks and runs better than the day I bought it 14 years ago. I describe driving it as sitting on a Barkalounger, in my living room, floating on a cloud. I've never had a complaint about the handling or braking, which are both quite sound and very predictable. It's not intended to be a sports car! It does exactly what I want it to. Very old school. The controls are simple and effective, and the sound system is excellent. It gets very poor gas mileage (17 in town, 24 on the highway, though I never drive it much on the freeway anymore to avoid all the pits and scars from thick-treaded SUV tires). Despite being babied, it has suffered the unavoidable leaking front motor mount, and broken (plastic) driver door handle common to all Lucernes. Nonetheless, a couple of days ago, after test driving a 2014 Mercedes CLS (to replace my 2002 Buick Century, which is old and tired), I got back into my Lucerne, with its gobs of light, open space, and soft cuddly seats, and felt as though I had just stepped back into the lap of true comfort and luxury. Cheers to the dinosaurs! 8/28/2020: Still love my Lucerne! I just installed my third battery (after 7-1/2 years, the first went 7-1/2 years as well), AC/Delco. No other problems or repairs during the past year. Purchased a used but new-like 2016 BMW 320i late last summer as a second car. I generally hate it. It handles well and has plenty of power, but the seats are hard, plasticky, low, and tight. The ride is barely tolerable, though the visibility is very good and it is attractive. The point of this discussion is that when I go from the BMW to the Lucerne, I feel like I have just placed myself back into the lap of refined luxury. The Buick has less pep, but the the drive train feels so much more refined than the herky-jerky, dual clutch, buzzy, 4 cylinder revving in the BMW. Sadly, no one makes these big American cruisers anymore, then again, maybe no one would buy them. Either way, I'm keeping mine until I die. 8/31/2022: Still driving and loving my Lucerne. It just flipped to 44,000 miles and still looks brand new. I only drive it around town as a "boulevard cruiser" these days. I'd be afraid to drive any distance on the freeway, as it's 16 years old and still sporting almost all of its original parts. That said, it still runs like new. I'll drive it 'til I die. Still love my Lucerne! It's a boulevard cruiser that never sees rain or the freeway, but I love every minute I drive it. It's capacious, soft, cozy and cushy, just the way no cars are made these days. With any luck, I'll drive it 'til the end.
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Pretty Lucy!
Little Miss Lucy, 07/28/2016
2011 Buick Lucerne CX 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
My Lucerne (Lucy) is a pretty car and she has never given me trouble. I wanted a white car, and got one used in great condition from a totally reliable dealer here in Tyler, TX. At first I didn't like how Lucy handled, but then, it is a 2009 Lucerne as opposed to my 1994 LeSabre, which I miss to this day. As for as a Buick, I am totally surprised with my choice to get another one but the LeSabre was a good friend to me, and I figured a 2009 would also be my reliable car. I recommend to anyone, get a Buick!
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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.