Excellent car just got my mother in laws 2006 lucerne. Excellent engine 3800. One thing you might want to keep an eye out for is the rear seat where the fuse box is located. The seat clip left rear by fuse box rubs against fuse box which will cause box to short circuit and melt fuses. Cut seat clip enough so it's not rubbing against fuse box. Also the plastic coolant elbows Crack. Replace them with metal ones. Also I replaced all the door latches because doors will get stuck unable to open doors. Good luck otherwise Excellent car

I recently purchased a 2011 Lucerne with 47,000 miles on it….love it soooo much…..great reliable car

Very reliable cars. I had a 3800 with 211k miles when I sold it. Original transmission and floated down the road like a dream. I’m looking a purchasing another one soon. These cars were built near my home here in hamtramck Michigan near Detroit.

I have a 2007 Lucerne and it has its regularly issues but I LOVE this vehicle! It’s PAID FOR and it looks amazing to me! I have 179,000 miles on mine.

I own a 2008 Lucerne CXL 3.8l. this car has 288,463 miles on it! I've put 8,000 of those on it. It's beautiful, I love this motor, and it runs so good!! I put a new motor in a park avenue and this one runs BETTER!! it's my 4th Buick, but I'm not looking forward to a 3.6l... Bring back my 3.8!!!!!🙂

I have a 2009 and it has been amazing since it was new. Still drives perfect. I changed the oil and filter yesterday and put in 5-30 Mobil synthetic! Easy to jack up under the front. I would say the best car ever!

The start and stall issue (on mine) was a dirty throttle body. Use a can of cleaner and you’re good to go. Also, don’t forget about lower and upper intake manifold gasket failure is very common. About $1000 to remedy that at a repair shop.

This car had a factory recall for the ignition switch. FYI.

I've had a 2011 Buick Lucerne for the past 11 years and I just replace the tie rod end front struts other than that and regular maintenance the car is wonderful. 186,000 miles and going strong.😊

I have the same car. Great car if you can do your own repairs. I’ve done evap system sensors, wheel hubs, tie rod end, thermostat, gas cap, brakes and rotors, rotted brake line, motor mounts, the front speakers work for a day every six months and the hvac system is wonky at times.otherwise it’s a super comfortable efficient car. I have 130k and hope to put another 100k on it. This is in the past two years I’ve owned it, but I got it super cheap and it’s real clean.

Bought a 2006 Lucerne CXL with 203,048 miles on it, inside is super clean, just a different color drivers seat & the right front fender was pulled out as best he could, great rims, looks awesome..start it up & once it heats up the rpm gauge goes wonky, it bucks & stalls or dies, after waiting awhile it starts again, only to do the same thing, the AC blows warm, I haven't juiced it because there's a leak that we detected, the windshield is also broken..we thought it was the fuel pump but a friend of mine has a real gadget you plug into the computer & it's telling us it needs an ignition control module...an ignition coil & intake gaskets with injector O rings..I'm gonna fix these issues & if they don't correct the problem I'm gonna dump it & chalk it up to being a frikin' idiot when it comes to buying used cars...any other suggestions as to why it doesn't perform at all...?

Essentially here Is how I look at personally: Pros: Front Bench Seating abd Column Shifter ✅✅✅ Cons: Overrided by Pros!

Oh the lucerne let me tell you about my little baby I have my fathers Lucerne passed down to me an to him from his brother now 283k I’ve done a lot but have enjoyed the CXL model. I have only had 1 terrible repair so far and that’s the Front engine cover . Water ran out ran the temp up shut it down and replaced thermostat, radiator hose, water pump, then realized it was the engine cover gasket which was a nice task for a diy and i put Good gaskets. But I’ve recent ly replaced lower,inner,control arm ball joint and wheel bearings now along with a power steering hose, front shocks and converted rear Shocks non air. All less than $1000. I noticed while driving previously before the gasket problem while at speeds 40-70 while lower rpm it would act funny with the throttle like rocking forward well anyways as i did the gasket repair i FOUND Wires going to 2 sensor cam position and another that had burnt wires i fixed an it went away. Now my driver seat movements forward have stuck no going BACK . So I’ve unbolted the seat and found its very annoying if you move the seat to much you can’t get the bolt in and if you have the seat in it won’t work. She’s worn me out an occasionally the transmission slips and she’s all worn out but good Faith it will hold up till then I’m going for 300k. Thanks You and congratulations on your Lucerne

I have a 2010 Lucerne CXL that just turned 150,000 miles. It has the 3.9 V6 which I absolutely love! 227 hp I believe and lots of low end torque. I bought it in 2018 with about 100,000 miles on it and I take really good care of my cars and this one is probably the most trouble free car I have ever owned. The 3.9 engine is a newer version of the old Chevy 2.8 V6 and it runs great. All I've had is normal wear maintenance like brakes and replaced the plugs and wires soon after I bought it. Extremely quiet and a great car for trips. The previous owner took pretty good care of it too. I forgot I had to replace the drivers side mirror when the glass discolored from the auto dimming feature. I found a replacement at a junk yard for $50. I had 3 Pontiac Bonnevilles before this with the 3800 V6's and this engine runs stronger but doesn't get as good gas mileage. It's about 2 to 3 mpg less on city and highway.

I know what you mean when you say they die when you start them. Sometimes it stalls when I turn the key and a couple of times it doesn’t start at all. Never happened more than one try though

When trying to start it, don't turn the key all the way at first...let it ding a few times then turn it, it'll start like magic ;)

I have a park avenue 2001 and I love it it's easy to work on and has one of the best reliable engines made ittl last forever

Know for blown head gaskets..,2007 for sure.. smooth ride though.

I just got a 2011 CXL 3.9. You barely have to touch the gas and it just gets up and goes! There are two things only that I don't like, 16.6 MPG in city and the noise of the air suspension always adjusting. So far it's like driving a boat with a leather sofa!

Love to have one!

Definitely bought for the leg space I love it tho

Looks like a beautiful place to live.

I Have an 06 with 210,000 still runs smooth

I had a 2006 with less than 60000 miles. I absolutely loved it. Ran into a deer and totaled it. Got a 2008 and had it for about 5 years now. No problems until the last year. So I had to have an alternator and a power steering pump replaced. The power steering pump twice. The one they put on was worse than the one they replaced. $1400. Then I also had the infamous fuse block issue. My 06 everything was under the hood this one is under the seat. Very inconvenient for handicapped people. Replaced the fuse block for $200. Did it ourselves. Less than 10 mins. Now I have the other problem with door handles breaking. So I have a new drivers side door handle beside me with JB weld I just put in it so hopefully that won’t be an issue again. Still have to work out the drivers side door open issue. Makes it real inconvenient that I can’t lock the door or roll down the window or use anything on the door without it being halfway open

My Dad had a Buick Lucerne I’m so sad we sold it idc it’s a “old mans car” I would have loved to driven it 🤧

The one consistent issue i have with park aves and lucernes is the brake rotor thing. It's got to the point i just accept a bit of skake n brake

I just brought a 2006 Lucerne CXL yesterday, its a really nice car, its a gold exterior i think within a beige interior, i wish it was a V8 Northstar but im ok with the V6 3.8L

Things I love about our 2008 Lucerne CX: My wife loves it. It's reliable. Things I hate: Oversized "A Pillar" can hide a sequoia. Seats not that comfy. Not a "refined" auto. To me, she's an "average" car; not nearly as fun or accommodating as our old deceased 1995 Park Avenue. BTW, purchased our CX in 2009 for 18K with 26,000 on the clock - and it's still under 80,000 miles.

great video very imformative im thinking of purchasing one i found in really good shape just wanted to know if there good cars or not had my share of lemons

I have one it's a great reliable car

I have a 2006 Buick Lucerne CX 203,620 miles still purring.

About to snag an 06 Lucerne CXL 3800 Series III. 55310 original miles.

I have a 2010 Lucerne CXL with the 3.9. I have had quite a bit of trouble from mine. First of all after only a few months of buying it the fuse box under the back seat shorted out. That was a $600 repair. Then the flex pipe on the catalytic converter which is about 6 inches long blew out/worn out. It was the only car I had so I had to drive it a bit like this. Turns out that was a HORRIBLE idea because it was right near the transmission and the exhaust coming out onto the transmission ended up causing transmission failure. $2k transmission rebuild. Then a few months later I got a low oil pressure light which caused engine failure. Nearly $3k repair parts and labor after having a used engine put in it. And still I am getting a check engine light which reads as low voltage to the fuel pump. Yes when I had the repair done on the fuse box under the back seat I did trim the seat clip so it wouldn't happen again so I have no idea what is causing the low voltage to the fuel pump issue now.

I just got a 2011 Lucerne. A message says the service lane departure system. It was working

Mine the same color crank no start gets plenty of fuel changd everything cam, crank sensor coil packs icm ,icm harness check engine light stays on won't erase shut off while driving starts back now haven't start in months

What causes the heater to quit changed the resistor and blower motor and still doesn't blow . Digital dual climate controls and its a 2009 Buick Lucerne with a 3.9 l engine

Gotta luv Oklahoma man

What was the Last Buick with the legendary Buick 3800 V6 series 3 engine? How about the last SuperCharged 3800?

I have a 06 and my engine is different than yours- mine has the north star engine. I have the same issue with the driver seat. Seems to me my car has a lot of suspension issues and I hate that you have to take the bumper off to change the headlight bulbs. If there’s another way to change them let me know

,2008 buick Lucerne cxl 😊

Don't waste time Turning a Brake Rotor, just buy a Quality one, will last 2 times longer before pulsing. Got 31 Mpg on trips with mine . Owed 2 of them an 06 and 011, both were good cars.

Was thinking of upgrading to one of these i sold my buick lasaber and now i miss my buick i bought a base model impala not near as comfy as the buick

this is one of the hardest cars for me to get in and out. my dad has a 2011 and I drive it when we use his car,,, its like sitting in the bathtub...very poor front and rear visibility ... I have the seat all the way back and the B pillars blocks my side vision. I had more comfort in my 2003 Grand marquis...

I bought a 2010 buuck Lucerne it has 2 batteries 1 underhood...underwood... under back seat...can you tell me why?

That thing is beat for such low miles, I have an 06 same color with 234,000 and it looks almost new still.

My mom has a cxl or a CDX I'm not sure it's the top of the line leather seats power windows all that man that car tears up every other day

I ordered one just like this one in "Metallic pea" but it never came in.

The stalling is caused by a dirty throttle body. Not enough air can pass through so it stalls.

Soo I guess my Buick is just dying.. have a 2006 Lucerne..less than one year..water pump, radiator, thermostat, brake line snapped, and as of yesterday no crank no start, oh and ignition switch...... 🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️ 167k miles. I only drive locally so even though the miles are high I was hoping to get 2yrs out of it.

Can anyone tell me how to open the trunk on the 2006?

I owned a 2007 Buick Lucerne with the 3.8L. It ran good up until 191,000 miles and at that point the engine developed a slight misfire on cylinder #1 that I could not even notice, but since the computer notices it, it will keep turning off the cruise control. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs, plug wires, the coil packs and the distribution plate that the coil packs sit on. He could not figure out what was causing the misfire and at around that time the radio speakers were crackling super loud, even with the radio turned off. I hated having my ear drums blown out and driving a car without cruise control. I would not suggest buying a Lucerne. My brother also had a 2008 Lucerne with only 80,000 miles. The climate control would not blow much heat on the passenger side floor board, so his wife was freezing her feet. The spent $2000 at the chevy dealership after taking it in multiple times and they could not figure it out. They ended up trading it in because of the problem. I will never buy another Buick Lucerne!

I have an 07 lucerne with a 3.8. Cxl, the trunk won't open! I don't have the key fob. There's no keyhole ON the trunk, and when I hit the button in the glove compartment nothing happens. Change the fuse. Same thing. Any ideas?

2007 Lucerne....plastic radiator prone to fail.....timing chain cover gasket prone to fail.....body control module prone to fail

I have an 06 v8 I think it needs engine struts

Ignition switch issues is probably why it stalls.

Replaced all 4 rotors on mine world of differance on warping issuse

I have a 2006 I got with 59,000 and trouble since week 1 she is now for sale never again will I get introduction model of a Buick

No sunroof?

Sadly they’re becoming scruffy when i see one it has a dent or gash and something would be missing i cant say i seen any of these mint i know theres Some out there in pristine condition but alike to the 3rd gen sebring ive been commonly seeing are slowly becoming hoopties

If ur Buick starts and then dies, u have carbon build up, I did a shock treatment and now she starts up right away

Where's the power steering fluid

is the 3.9 engine any good

I have a 2007 Lucerne and everytime it rains water is in my trunk. It's alot of water

Having transmission issues with mine 🙁

has it been reliable?

fix that rear fuse box

4t65e trans alert