Overview & Reviews

The Buick Lucerne becomes a safer, more upscale sedan for 2008. Stability control is now optional on V6 models, and all Lucernes now offer an optional lane departure warning system and a "Side Blind Zone Alert" system that warns the driver when other vehicles enter the Buick's blind spots. Later in the model year, the retro-inspired Lucerne Super model arrives to replace the high-end CXS trim. The Super features a more powerful V8, upgraded suspension and unique styling cues inside and out. The CXL model loses its optional V8 this year, but high-end CXS models gain a power tilt-telescoping steering column.

• Quiet and comfortable ride, spacious cabin, available V8 engine, user-friendly interior controls.

• Sloppy handling on CX and CXL models, long braking distances, weak V6 for this class, inconsistent build quality, high pricing.

User Reviews:

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  Roughrider - 2008 Buick Lucerne
  By car-fetish - July 17 - 1:29 pm

  I think the car rides hard, as if it had too much air in the tires. I guess it needs to break in. I also would like better acceleration. This is my 4th car with the 3800V6 and its the slowest off the line. Yeah, I know it aint no hotrod but its not your Grandpas Buick either! Overall, Im happy with the car.

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  My 1st Buick - 2008 Buick Lucerne
  By Joe from Pennsyvania - July 3 - 11:10 pm

  This car was a demo with 6000 miles on it when I got it. I have been very happy with the overall performance and ride. I just took a road trip to the Jersey shore and I got 25mpg doing 70 mph. I Have the 3800 V-6, good motor history. I did have problems with noise front brakes when I first got it but the dealer changed out the pads and its been fine.

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  Great car - 2008 Buick Lucerne
  By stur01 - June 30 - 6:15 pm

  Was looking to trade in our 2007 Yukon for something with better MPG and picked the Buick. Was worried about sitting low in a car, but the car is great. Has more power then the Yukon and a better ride. The car is getting allot of looks and people have stopping me in the grocery store parking lot and asking, "is that a Buick?" The car handles great, and the MPG in town on the first tank is 16.9 MPG. My wife loves it more ever time she drives it and she loved her Yukon. The nav system and radio took a little time to understand the options.

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  Great for a Tall Family - 2008 Buick Lucerne
  By Cardiomac - June 16 - 10:23 pm

  I am 64", my wife is 62", my 12 year old son is 510" and my 8 year old daughter is 5 4". Clearly, front and rear head and leg room were the most important features in our buying decision. I had never owned a Buick before but I must say that I am very pleased with this one. No other car in its class has the same mix of size, comfort and convenience. And it is so incredibly quiet! I absolutely love it. he V6 engine has plenty of power for the kind of driving I do - short commutes and the occasional interstate road trip. I got the bench front seat which really lets me stretch out on long trips.

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  Quietest car Ive ever owned - 2008 Buick Lucerne
  By chillaw - June 2 - 10:43 pm

  This is our sceond Buick. I am very pleased with the quality of construction. The sound-proofing is so good that I cant tell whether the engine is running when stopped at a traffic signal. Bought car in New Orleans and drove almost 200 miles home on a 1/4 of a tank. The gas needle didnt move until we had driven 107 miles. Ill keep buying Buicks as long as they keep making them like this. A very nice car for the money.

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  Comfort and Class - 2008 Buick Lucerne
  By frank - May 24 - 10:07 am

  Use this car as my sales office. Had a 2005 Lacross CXS, wanted a bit more room. Ride is very quiet and comfortable. Handling is what you would expect from a luxury cruiser of this size and price. The V6 is suprisingly quick and have never felt underpowered merging on the Freeway, once at cruising speed you have to watch your speed because 90 sounds and feels like 70. Memory seats, heated steering wheel and seats and very comfortable and supportive seats makes long distance drives easy. Get it with the premium sound system, worth the money.

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  Buick is Great! - 2008 Buick Lucerne
  By Paul - May 14 - 2:34 pm

  I purchased a Buick Lucerne in April of 2008. This is an outstanding car. If you need a full size sedan that comfortably seats 4-5 people...some of them 6 ft 6 inches tall, and rides so smooth and quiet you wonder if the car is running.. you should get this car. I have several kids in college and I have to drive them 5-7 hours one way to get them to school and visit them during the year. A comfortable roomy car was essential. None of the foreign cars could comfortably seat my son who is 66". He either hit his head on the ceiling or had no place for his legs. The Buick was perfect. Quality is outstanding. Performance is excellent even with the 6 cyl engine. Mileage is averaging 21 mpg.

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  Luxury Cruiser - 2008 Buick Lucerne
  By luxo - March 27 - 11:43 am

  What a quiet ride. When you start the engine, the growl is so calm, you have to check if its started. Love the pearly white. Also the bench seat where I stretch out and know Im not going to hit the shifter. The 3.8 liter engine is enough for me. The engine is so quiet, I caught myself on the freeway going 95 mph. Very comfortable

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  Elegant Auto - 2008 Buick Lucerne
  By Lynne - March 27 - 8:54 am

  I love this car. It has everything I need and is beautiful to drive and to look at. All the options are very useful and interior room and comfort are great too.

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  2008 Buick CXL - 2008 Buick Lucerne
  By joe168 - February 11 - 9:44 pm

  I have owned many Buicks over the years. They have all been great cars, but this one may be the best. I love the looks, the smooth, quiet ride, and the quality finish. I have had the car for more than three months now and have driven almost 6,000 miles. I am still enjoying it.