Overview & Reviews

The big news this year is the arrival a new La Crosse Super model with a 300-horsepower V8, sportier suspension tuning, and larger wheels and brakes. It's further distinguished from lesser LaCrosse variants by fender "portholes," unique front and rear styling and dual chrome-tipped exhaust outlets.

• Smooth and quiet ride, powerful V6 and V8 engines in CXS and Super models, available seating for six.

• Lackluster handling in V6 models, noisy base V6, unsupportive seats, many low-budget interior materials, cramped rear legroom, stability control not available on base CX model, middling side-impact crash test results.

User Reviews:

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  Love it so far! - 2008 Buick LaCrosse
  By spinmytires - August 7 - 2:16 pm

  I just bought an 08 LaCrosse Super, and so far, I love it. It is roomy, and the heated seats feel great after a long day at work. I like how it isnt over the top with gizmos and gadgets on the dash, but has enough to make me feel I am getting what I paid for. The ride is smooth, and it isnt jumpy when accelerating. I like the shorter stopping distances. I have seen a lot of reviews elsewhere that seem to think this is a sports car. No, this is a luxury sedan. Im not in my 80s Im in my 20s, and enjoy all of the comfort, and all of the horsepower. I dont intend on using this car to run the Daytona 500, so, who cares about RWD vs FWD? Its big, comfy and should be great in snow

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  Super Lux - 2008 Buick LaCrosse
  By lacrosse2008 - June 8 - 12:57 am

  With the Supers being so rare, I had to go check it out when I saw the classified ad at a local dealer. It was love at first sight. I always thought the LaCrosse was sharp, and the Super takes that a step further. Being black with the tasteful chrome trim, including the optional chrome wheels, it gets compliment after compliment. Wasnt sure how I felt about the dark brown interior but it has grown on me. Love the power and ride, but after only a couple of months of ownership, the transmission has had to be completely overhauled. Since its still under warranty, Im taking it in stride. Other than that I have been nothing but happy with it.

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  Great Car - 2008 Buick LaCrosse
  By Eric - March 28 - 6:10 pm

  My car is now two years old, 36,000 miles and no problems. Just finally took it back to the dealer for the first time to have the breaks checked, need new pads on the front. I do have the oil changed about every 8,000 files. Best car Ive ever owned for quality and reliability. Not happy to see the 2010 model has the gas on the passenger side yuck. I think Ill keep my 2008 for a while.

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  dissappointed yet happy - 2008 Buick LaCrosse
  By stimpy - February 11 - 3:19 pm

  I wanted to get the CXL because of some features it had, but did not want leather seats. So we had to get the CX in order to get cloth seats. Our 97 Century Limited had cloth seats (Buick let me down on this one). Mileage is dissappointing, 28 highway / 19 city. Our old Century got 30+ highway. But this LaCrosse is a very enjoyable and fun car to drive. It is comfortable, pleasant to look at, and despite my dissappointment with the leather seat issue, a really nice car. Guess well keep it til Buick comes up with one that will get 35 - 40 mpg! With the sleeker styling, I do keep brushing my head against the top of the door each time I get in.

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  Great Car on Base Price - 2008 Buick LaCrosse
  By Tammy - November 7 - 9:45 am

  Purchased this 08 LaCrosse in April, 2008, have 20,000 on it already and love it! Got the base model, but its a Buick! So it has all the creature comforts--power windows, door locks, and driver seat cruise, tilt--and great gas mileage. Good git-up-and-go and plenty of room inside. Nice sized steering wheel for a womans hands. Only knock is the trunk is a little narrow to get a large suitcase into and out of easily, but I love the trunk release design! Overall, a great vehicle for the money.

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  Lexus at a Toyota price - 2008 Buick LaCrosse
  By joe - September 28 - 3:29 pm

  Love my car. Rides smooth and is very quiet. Classy looking interior for the price.

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  Best car for the dollar - 2008 Buick LaCrosse
  By CB in Ohio - September 22 - 10:15 am

  I drive a lot, 5600 in the past month and a half. The gas mileage is great for the size of car, avg. city/hwy now 26.4. Straight highway-no air on, I got 29.9 over several hundred miles through hilly terrain. I love the ride

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  Love Buick LaCross 2008 and 2005 - 2008 Buick LaCrosse
  By Adria Pou - September 20 - 2:01 pm

  Bought a beautiful red Buick LaCrosse Super 2008 a month ago and its everything I could have wanted. Previously had a 2005 Buick LaCrosse 2005 which I traded in for this. The Super is slightly roomier with more bells and whistles, including ultrasonic rear parking assistance. Both cars perform well in both city and highway. The Super has a bigger engine than the CXL. My husband, who loves German cars, loved the CXL and loves the Super with its 8 cylinders even more. In short, I would buy both LaCrosse CXL and Super all over again. Also get many compliments on how beautiful the car is.

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  Great car - 2008 Buick LaCrosse
  By Joe - July 3 - 7:40 pm

  I really enjoy this car, and I am 33. I had owned a 2006 Impala SS and had traded it after only 6 months because I averaged 22MPG. I then had a 2006 Grand Prix GT which was powerful, but had a stiff, uncomfortable ride. Every interior trim piece rattled. I just got this LaCrosse Super, and it is a major improvement over the Impala SS! Throttle response was tamed to you can ease away from stops. And, I am actually averaging 16MPG in the LaCrosse. Very quiet, great ride, and it handles very well for a Buick. Mine doesnt float and wallow and lean like other reviews have said. Im very happy with this car, and the Red Jewel Tintcoat is the perfect color for this car!

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  2008 Buick LaCrossse - 2008 Buick LaCrosse
  By chinosteve - June 14 - 12:27 am

  I have owned Buicks for ten years (2000 Lucerne and current 2006 Lucerne CXL). Buicks have beed a preferred car in my family since 1935. The 2008 LaCrosse lives up to Buicks reputation for excellence in interior and exterior design. Handling is responsive (I have the optional ESC) performance is adequate and interior road noise is minimal even at freeway speeds. Fit and finish is outstanding.