Overview & Reviews

The LaCrosse is an all-new premium sedan replacement for both the Century and Regal sedans.

• Six-passenger seating availability, supremely quiet ride, powerful and refined engine in CXS model, attractive interior.

• Stability control limited to CXS trim, base engine lacks refinement, only comes with a four-speed automatic.

User Reviews:

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  No more Buicks for me. - 2005 Buick LaCrosse
  By pawneepa25 - March 27 - 12:51 pm

  Pile of junk, trouble with telescoping steering, ongoing problem. Wheel bearings replaced at 75000 kms. Two sets of brakes, car has 105000 kms. Air bag light goes off and on, never fixed. Fog lights did not work got them fixed then horn went out at 62000 kms. not covered by warranty, cost to fix $1100.oo. Front doors leak water when it rains. Tires replaced at 30,000 kms. Noise coming from front end when driving never were able to fix. Engine icon light comes on due to them screwing with the bundle of wires when they fixed the lights and horn, cost to replace the wire bundle would be over $2000.oo. The list is almost endless.

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  First Year Flaws - 2005 Buick LaCrosse
  By GM Brat - August 20 - 7:04 pm

  I have now owned this Buick for 3+ years and have put 75k miles on her. She is still very docile, quiet and well mannered, just what you would expect from a Buick.

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  Not toohappy - 2005 Buick LaCrosse
  By Donna - June 23 - 6:06 pm

  I previously owned a Buick Century and was very upset when I found out they stopped making them. I bought the LaCrosse because I was told it was the replacement for the Century. I have not been impressed. I do like the car, but only at this point because it is a new car, and who does not like a new car. I had very good luck with the Century as far as engine problems went. I was told that the LaCross has a new engine design and I am quite sceptical about that. It does not seem to have the power that the Century had. I have very slow acceleration when I am running my air, and the air conditioning is no where near the performance that the Century had.I am not happy about that. I am disappointed

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  I wish I bought a foreign car - 2005 Buick LaCrosse
  By kevo - June 2 - 1:02 pm

  I used to be really pleased with this car. Then I hit 1200 miles. That is when it first started squeaking. The dash was first, then the steering column. The seats are a little too firm for my tastes beyond about 45 minutes. The gas mileage after 12,500 miles is 17 mpg 50/50 city/highway, very poor in my opinion. The paint seems very soft because I have several chips in places one would not normally expect a chip, like the rear bumper, the rear decklid and high on the hood.

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  LaCrosse CXS mileage - 2005 Buick LaCrosse
  By sscott1 - November 13 - 8:46 pm

  Ive had my Lacrosse for about six months now. It is quieter than my 99 Regal was and the ride is smoother. The interior comfort is about the same. My major complaint is gas mileage. It is getting 19.6 average for combined city and highway driving (about 50/50). My 99 Regal with the SC3800 engine got 22-23 mpg. Same driver, same route, different car. Ive seen comments about the performance of the 3.6L engine in the CXS, but my experience is performance is nothing to get excited about. Its better than the 3.8L, but a long way from my 99 Regal GSE.

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  I should have bought another LeSabre - 2005 Buick LaCrosse
  By DOGONSOFA - October 4 - 9:29 am

  I have bucket seats and the plastic that wraps around the seat at the bottom is in the wrong place for a short person. Actually it is too thick. If you put your leg next to it, it hurts. So I have to remember to keep my leg stretched out. I am talking on the driver’s side, on the left. It is a great car for a young person.

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  Disappointed - 2005 Buick LaCrosse
  By DADIRV - September 7 - 11:43 pm

  Lags when accelerating from one lane to another on the highway. Jars the teeth when riding over light road irregularities. Creeps when waiting for traffic lights to change. Mpg is poor. On the road without city driving may be 21 mpg. City driving gives me 15-16 mpg. My 93 Buick Park Ave gave me better mileage on the road. The thermometer inside reads wrong all the time. I would guess that there is some sort of electronic problem.

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  Poor Handling - 2005 Buick LaCrosse
  By milford jensen - June 24 - 12:58 am

  I find this car has poor handling on the highway at speed limits. It wanders from left to right and I have to correct the direction all the time to keep it on the road.It will not stay on center or netural position. It is very hard to enjoy driving this car. I also feel that it is not a safe car and could cause a accident. This car has had the alignment checked twice and set to specs.The dealer says they are all like this and cant do anything about.If you are considering buying one of these make sure you drive it on the main highway at speed limits and check to see if it tracks without wandering.

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  Just OK - 2005 Buick LaCrosse
  By dean812 - May 18 - 11:25 am

  Numerous things you took for granted on other cars, arent there. For example folding side mirrors. In the garage they used to come in handy. Wipers very poor. Nowhere to hold to close downsized trunk. Last 7 cars were Buicks, but not next time!

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  Not anything like my Regals! - 2005 Buick LaCrosse
  By dino - April 23 - 4:03 pm

  Missing many of the standards on past Buicks. They have cut corners on everything. Will consider Japanese car next purchase.