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 Auyo - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Clifford Den Otter - November 12 - 4:34 am

  WE Bought auto new and only costs to us have been rear brakes, tires, and battery besides normal maintenance. All these are expected. We would highly recommend the Buick Lucerne to anyone. My experience with autos started with a 1938 Packard and this Buick is the best auto that we have ever had. Cliff and Judy

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  Lucerne is the Best - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Dave - October 28 - 2:00 am

  I wanted a large car with a soft confy ride on all roads. Glad I bought this car. Tons of room, seating for Fit and finish is great. I had a Lexus rice burner and truly prefer the Buick Lucerne Bigger and better

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  Love it, buying another - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By 5bucks - June 26 - 9:56 pm

  Comfort in the back seat for clients. Comfortable seats Love driving it but have to watch my speed. Its a smooth drive & you dont realize how fast you go. Nice design. Been stopped & had people comment on it.

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  First 100,000 Miles - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By James Goodson - December 19 - 5:47 pm

  My first 100,000 miles in this Buick Lucerne CXL have been a truly awesome experience. I changed a rear tailight bulb...and thats it! The only normal wear items have been 1 set of tires and brakes. Great mileage at an average in the mid 20s but 28 on the highway at 70. Not bad for such a large car. The V6 is absolutely bulletproof with a long history for reliability. Motor is adequate, but at 197 horsepower were at the low end of acceptable. The plus side is endless quiet cruising ability. Brakes are very good. My wifes Infiniti lives at the dealer, but we can always rely on the Buick. Im looking forward to the next 100K....unless I buy a 2010 Buick Lacrosse!

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  This is not your Pops Buick - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By David - November 25 - 5:13 am

  Finally, the American market can rejoice over an American designed and built car. The styling, performance and attention to detail is superb. I have had numerous very positive comments from friends and people checking out the car. People have slowed down next to me just to look at the car. Thanks GM.

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  My 2006 Buick Lucerne - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Juan - October 24 - 3:26 am

  I just had it for three weeks and I really enjoy it. I always felt that a Buick was a nice riding car and this purhcase proves it.

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  Great car - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By June - September 13 - 3:43 pm

  I turned in my leased Town Car and opted for a change after 10 years of driving Lincolns. The Lucerne has surprised me with its comfort and performance. It really competes well with the Town Car. I took all the options except the sunroof, and opted for the bucket seats in front. The V8 will get up and go on demand! Handles really well. It is a fun car to drive and gets a look over everywhere I go. I took it to Goodyear for its first oil change and it created quite an interest in employees and customers alike.

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  WOW! - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By DJ - July 15 - 10:08 pm

  I have had a Lincoln and 3 Cadillacs, but this Lucerne is the finest automobile I have ever owned. It has luxury and performance and is GM, which I think makes the best American cars on the market. This car is so comfortable and is a real beauty! I love the features, especially the heated seats. We have long, cold, snowy winters here, but I use the heated seats during long trips even during the summer because of the comfort it gives my back. Great sound system, smooth ride, and the most comfortable seats ever make this car my all time favorite.

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  Great car - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Ray - June 20 - 2:36 pm

  The Lucerne is a great car. It is comfortable, has a roomy interior, enough power to satisfy me and not make me feel I cant get on the interstate without a problem. However, several small things have been a problem. The cup holder in the console is a dud. Cant see the heated seat lights in the daytime. The seats squeak and the remote trunk opener should not be in the glove box. Would I buy this car again? In a minute. I can overlook the small stuff because it is fun to drive, confortable and with only 2200 miles, problem free. The 3.8 engine is old technology, but if past history is any indication, it will run for ever withoiut a problem, and get decent gas mileage for a car this size.

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  Great Car-Cosmetic Problems - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Ken - June 6 - 9:31 pm

  This has been a great car, comfort and style is very good. Gas mileage is really good, over 30 miles per gallon on last trip from Portland Or. to Idaho Falls Id. My problem has been cosmetic,all outside chrome strips on windows have been replaced twice due to rust spots. Since i have just over 50,000 miles now Im worried about the next time it happens. The finish is also rapidly coming off the wheels leaving black splotches. The dealer refuses to do anything about it except make note of the problem. They blame it on the current problems GM is having for not taking any positive action on it. As I stated Great Car, very dissapointed in the cosmetic problems.