Overview & Reviews

Replacing the aging LeSabre and Park Avenue is a new full-size sedan called the Buick Lucerne. Based on the Cadillac DTS platform, the Lucerne seats up to six and can be equipped with GM's Northstar V8.

• Extremely quiet and comfortable ride, available V8 engine, supportive front seats, huge backseat, easy-to-operate controls.

• Subpar brakes, sluggish handling on CX and CXL models, weak V6 for this class, lacks expected convenience, luxury and safety features, inconsistent build quality.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car - Problem Fixed - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Rob1958 - April 22 - 2:05 pm

  Reading my previous review, you will see the problem with the oxygen sensor. After two more visits regarding the same problem, the GM advisor recommended that the Dealership check the wires. magic, one of the wires had a short in it which was affecting the oxygen sensor. Problem has been repaired and the car is just humming along. I would still recommend this vehicle even with my problem since that was not a design flaw but instead a supplier issue with the wiring.

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  Japanese, eat your pocket books out! - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Southern Guy - April 12 - 2:30 am

  Expertly styled and built. Breathtaking interior. I wanted something different from all my coworkers and friends. Boy, does this car have class and style that I just dont find in the Azera or Avalon for that matter. Test drove the Avalon, and Es300 and it seemed more suited as a competitor for the Es. Still chose the Lucerne. It simply seemed to outclass the Lexus and I know the V6 to be tried and true.

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  Great car - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Carey Grant - March 26 - 2:36 pm

  Buick is back and with a vengance. This is a superior car. It blows away the domestic and foreign competition. If you are looking at Lexus take a look at Lucerne. The Lucerne is the better value, but more important the better car. Great ride and handliing. Average fuel mileage is running about 23 miles per gallon. Check it out you will like it.

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  Would buy another one - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Cobble - March 25 - 8:57 pm

  There have been two annoyances: 1. Readablility of instruments in bright sun is very poor. 2. When very hot i.e.sitting on hot macadam for hours and/or driven hard, the steering has a tiny "thunk" feel on occasion when making a turn. Its been traced to a universal joint in the steering linkage. Dealer got 95 percent of it out, but a slight amount remains. I suspect it might be a design flaw. Had Lexus LS-400 before. Buick is as good and in many ways better. Recently drove 09 Lexus ES-350. Prefer Buick. Smooth, silky traveler head-snapping acceleration quieter than new Lexus 19.7 mpg around town very little roll on twisties (not a sporty car, though) 4-spd is slick.

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  Full of Surprises - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Steve - March 17 - 11:13 am

  Having purchased a new CSX only 2 weeks ago, I have not had time to truly evaluate the vehicle. Many available options were surprising including, automatic tire pressure reading, monthly system check-up courtesy of On-Star, Air conditioned seats which are great for desert dwellers, the automatic start feature which at first seemed extravagent. When its 118 deg.F, the air conditioning can cool off the car to a nice 100 deg. from 135 deg. inside the cabin,which is VERY nice for a desert dweller. Another surprise was the large battery----not under the hood, but under the back seat! That and the main fuse bank is actually very easy to get to for servicing. Gas mileage is not great 17- 25.

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  Sarge - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Sarge - March 3 - 10:46 pm

  Not as nice as the Park Ave. Small seats. Not much room in the front seat. Coffee holders not deep enough to hold tall coffee without tipping. No place to put a cell phone. Already having trouble with auto seat settings. Radio not working . Small trunk.

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  Knocks your socks off! - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By TBP - February 26 - 4:10 pm

  I waited for months to buy this car. Ive always owned GM and been pleased, so I was really excited to see the Lucerne come along. I bought my loaded CXL V8 one week ago and am embarrased by the attention it generates. This car is tight, beautiful and very fast - really. During the first two days I found each feature was exactly what I would have wanted and smiled to myself knowing I had made a really satisfying purchase. It is important that you drive a V8 Lucerne and then perhaps a Lexus or Infinity. All of your senses will tell you that this is the one.

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  Lucerne is worthy of return to American - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By jsieks - December 20 - 10:16 pm

  MY Lucerne is beautiful! The styling is exquisite, color [sagemist] is an eyecatcher. The response,when pressing the accelerator, is very satisfying. The average mileage fuel consumption is about 20 [city and highway]. That is about 5 mpg less than the stated mileage on the new car window. GM has pressed the right buttons when producing this car.

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  Buick Lucerne - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By robtgd52 - December 16 - 11:52 am

  Excellent car. Why would anyone buy an export car when we can buy this car. Ive had many cars in the past and this is by far the best Ive ever owned. This is the car GM should of built years ago, they wouldnt be in the mess theyre in.

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  Concerns - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By David - November 10 - 12:19 am

  Overall the car is good but there are some concerns. When I drive beyond 50 mph the car starts to fishtail the steering increases in play and is not as responsive. The car lacks basic performance and sounds like the transmission struggles when accelerating. The car is very comfortable and smooth but this should not be at the expense of basic performance.