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Buick LaCrosse

Buick LaCrosse Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Buick LaCrosse rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Buick LaCrosse reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2010BuickLaCrosse*

join to view

 13
4.7
7700
 

To see how the Buick LaCrosse's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Buick LaCrosse--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Buick LaCrosse Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Buick LaCrosse repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2010 Buick LaCrosse Problems and Repair Histories

2009 Buick LaCrosse Problems and Repair Histories

2007 Buick LaCrosse Problems and Repair Histories

2006 Buick LaCrosse Problems and Repair Histories

2005 Buick LaCrosse Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Buick LaCrosse Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Buick LaCrosse's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Buick LaCrosse's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Buick LaCrosse MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Buick LaCrosse. Price the Buick LaCrosse.

 

Buick LaCrosse Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Buick LaCrosse and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Buick LaCrosse price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Buick LaCrosse.

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Buick LaCrosse Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Buick LaCrosse Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Buick LaCrosse's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Buick LaCrosse, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Buick LaCrosse Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Buick LaCrosse?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a LaCrosse--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Buick LaCrosse review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Buick LaCrosse Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Buick LaCrosse tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Buick LaCrosse--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Buick LaCrosse Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the LaCrosse by owners, visit:

GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum

2011 Buick LaCrosse Specifications

Body4-door Sedan
Wheelbase111.7
Length196.9
Width73.1
Height59.2
Curb Weight3829
Fuel Capacity18.0
R1 Headroom38.0
R1 Shoulder Room57.4
R1 Hip Room57.5
R1 Legroom41.7
R2 Headroom37.3
R2 Shoulder Room56.0
R2 Hip Room53.9
R2 Legroom40.5
Cargo Volume13.3
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2011 Buick LaCrosse 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimCXCXLCXS
Standard Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 182@6700
TQ: 172@4900
  3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 280@6300
TQ: 259@4800
Optional Engine(s) 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 280@6300
TQ: 259@4800
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 280@6300
TQ: 259@4800
 
   2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 182@6700
TQ: 172@4900
 
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Optional Drivetrain(s) AWD 
Standard Tires245/50R17 tires235/50VR18 tires235/50VR18 tires
Optional Tires  245/40VR19 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 7 speakersUnbranded audio system, 7 speakersHarman/Kardon audio system, 384W, 11 speakers (including a subwoofer)
Optional AudioHarman/Kardon audio system, 384W, 11 speakers (including a subwoofer)Harman/Kardon audio system, 384W, 11 speakers (including a subwoofer) 
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