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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Its a Buick - 2006 Buick Lucerne
By Jeff - December 15 - 7:48 pmOnly owned the car for a couple of months, but I love it so far. Not the best on gas, 23 mpg freeway, but not horrible. Its a comfortable ride, looks better in person than in the pictures. Lots of interior room, black leather looks awesome, plenty of room for a family of four. Some reviews complain about it not competing with Avalons or BMWs, well, thats because its a Buick. Its big, its comfortable, its not a performance sedan, but it does have power with the Northstar. Big and heavy, front wheel drive, good for Minnesotas winter. It is what it is, its a luxury car with a good mixture of old and new. If you like full size Cadillacs, Buicks or Lincolns, then youll probably like this car.
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Well Done, Buick - 2006 Buick Lucerne
By Joe - September 14 - 4:43 amIt is about time! I am really pleased with the Lucerne. With plenty of interior room and very attractive styling, what a wonderful leap from the old, stodgy designs in Buicks recent past. Im really impressed with how quiet the car is and love the many standard features, including the automatic volume adjustment made in the radio at higher speeds to compensate for road and air noise. I like to move my seat way back and allow my legs to be almost straight in reaching the pedals and this one has all the space I need. Rides very smooth. I purchased several neat options including the remote start and heated and cooled seats, which adds to the wow factor.
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The Best Buick Ever - 2006 Buick Lucerne
By Steve Engel - July 7 - 6:10 amI picked up my new 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL at the dealership on June 9th and drove it immediately from Daytona Beach to Boynton Beach, FL, a distance of 210 miles. The car was so smooth and quiet. Up to today I believed the foreign made Lexus had the smoothest and quiestest ride but that title now belongs to the Buick Lucerne CXL. Weve had Park Avenues in the past but this new Lucerne is a much nicer car than the Park Avenue. Being a native Detroiter, I was glad to see Buick bring back the portholes. This vehicle is every bit as good as a Cadillac DTS and at a much less price. We liked the car so well, that we bought TWO 2006 Lucerne CXLs the same day.
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No More Cadillacs - 2006 Buick Lucerne
By Marty - June 14 - 7:10 amThis car is driven mostly by my wife. Almost every day she comments on how much she enjoys it. This car has every conceivable option you would ever need. Otion out any of its competition and the price difference will amaze you. The interior is spacious; the truck is huge. The Lucerne should be on everyones test drive radar. May be the best GM vehicle we have ever owned.
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GM comes through! - 2006 Buick Lucerne
By Bobnym2 - April 29 - 2:03 amGM, in its best days, built full size sedans with a large engine and automatic better than anyone. They seem to be back on track. This car was delivered in flawless condition and does the job it is meant to do: move five or six people very comfortably. The car is quicker than most sports cars at any RPM. It is as quiet as any car. The ride is smooth without floating. On the downside, the variable power steering is too light at most speeds. It is large, but handles mountain roads better than the vast majority of cars. Gas mileage is OK, considering its size. Buy it if you want a practical, quick and comfortable car for a relatively bargain price.
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Upgrade from 2002 LaSabre - 2006 Buick Lucerne
By Rod - April 15 - 3:30 amIn comparison to our previous 2002 V6 LaSabre: Lives up to quiet interior claims for engine, air stream and tire noise at least up to 75 mph. Turning diameter is annoyingly greater. Comfortable cruising at 75 vs 70 mph with LaSabre. Not tiring to drive long distances except for no lumbar support. Entering freeway or passing acceleration was uncomfortable - requires more throttle or even downshift. Average mileage on 4600 mile vacation trip including 3 city stays was 28.5 mpg; only 3.3 % less than similar trip made last year with the LaSabre. Love the exterior design even though I now notice similar features on several older foreign makes.
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Buick has a winner - 2006 Buick Lucerne
By Gene Endicott - March 30 - 12:56 pmWe just took delivery of the CXL 6 cylinder on Dec 15, its a crimson pearl which is a beautiful color. Ive driven others including the Toyota Avalon, and the Lucerne is the pick of the litter. Weve just driven 250 miles, but other than fuel economy it is a pleasure to drive. The 6 cylinder has plenty of power and quiet and smooth running. As far as Im concerned Buick has a definite winner!
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Driving pleasure - 2006 Buick Lucerne
By charles - February 10 - 4:10 pmThis is a very quiet comfortable automobile. I enjoy driving this car as it has good power and handles very well. Avg. weekly driving I get twenty miles per gal. and expect this to rise as the car gets more mileage on it.
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Best car Ive ever owned - 2006 Buick Lucerne
By cxs - January 23 - 5:43 pmTraded a 2003 Cadillac DTS and was somewhat apprehensive about buying a Buick. This car is more than equal to the Cadillac in ride, appearance, power, quietness and handling. I have been buying new cars every 2 years for the past 50 years, and this is the best car I have owned. If GM changed the name from Lucerne to Lexus they would not be able to keep up with the demand.
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Lucerne - 2006 Buick Lucerne
By paul - November 7 - 8:23 amThe Lucerne is the quietest and smoothest riding automobile I have ever owned in my 50 years of driving. It glides along with ease and the Northstar is powerful and quiet.
