I love the video. Sorry for your health issues. Stay positive! I had a series II 3800 in my 2005 impala. I had the elbow issues, intake manifold issue, fuel pressure regulator issue, control module, anti theft lockout issue, leaks, etc. These cars will not break the bank, but they're just cheaply made. Despite my love for the car, I was content to get rid of it. 😂
My transmission just went. No drive and no 3rd gear. Guy at transmission said probably a broken band. Cost $3,000. It's going to take a little over a week to get back. Enginneers sucks donkey butts...... Geeze...🤬🤬🤬🤬
@@ajmihalko716 I am going back to transmission place for the 5th time, $4200(includes rebuilt trans, rental car, engine mounts, tune up, ECT) invested in it from day one when transmission was rebuilt, still shifts horrible, all new engine mounts, front engine mount replaced twice in 2 months, now it seems like front transmission mount not holding tight again. I keep saying to them it's the transmission making the problem. it really sucks...😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬
The time and enthusiasm you're putting into every single part of it always fascinated me. Even if the body doesn't follow, your mind and heart goes on. I hope you get better and better as time passes. Best wishes for you
Auto Zone Metal Elbows all the time. The problem is the bad orange antifreeze. dump it and replace it with the green. The orange blocks up your engine. I've got three buicks, all three plugged up with the orange crap.
If you think this car is loaded with sensors wheee weeee don’t even dare come near a new car. New vehicles have so many sensors it makes the Lucerne look like it’s in the Stone Age.
I have 2001 Pontiac grand prix. It is very refreshing to see a honest review, most people are mislead that the 3800 v6 is bulletproof. It is not for the people who doesn't DIY.
It's best to remove those plastic engine covers as soon as possible. They are only for looks and mice love to make nests under them and chew on the wires. Just hang them on the wall of your garage and put it back on if you want to sell it.
07 Buick Lucerne cxl with the 3.8 as of right now mine has 268, 599 still running like a top there's a couple little things that don't work but like you said it's over 14 years old still running like a top and on the interstate it still gets over 32 come on you can't ask for any better
I had this transmission done and still having problems with it, It has been back twice and they replaced the engine mounts which they said was the problem, Which was BULLCRAP, Now they are saying the third time back its the front mount is bad after 4 weeks after they installed a new one. Now it goes back this week to get another new one and i will let you know how it goes...
@@chasewwi have an 07 and the previous owner replaced the trans and engine and then I had to replace the trans again a few thousand miles after I bought it. I replaced the CV joints and motor mounts and every fluid, basically anything I could think would be wrong. Got it back a week ago and it’s still rough shifting from reverse to drive
Just got a 2008 lucerne after a family friend passed away. 74k miles. Few little issues. Cabin air sensor was making noise. Pulled off the dash panel and disconnected it. Now i always have "check a/c sensor" notification. The cruise control either does or doesnt want to work depending on the day it seems. im not sure if it's something im doing or what but one minute it wont work then literally 5 minutes later it will work. Swapped out the cabin air filter and now the cabin air is funky. The filter didnt seem to fit as well as the old one but was told it was the correct one and double checked. Might also have something to do with disconnecting the cabin air sensor. Other than that nothing i can think of. I know the front right rotor needs replaced but dont have the money for it unfortunately ATM.
I have a 2007 Buick Lucerne with over 200k it has same 3.8Lmotor as you apparently has evap leak/emission problems bought in 2016 spent to much money trying to keep this car running
I have 2011 with 3.9. The only thing I replaced was ignition 2 relay, I put omron instead of original noname. Dash lights are blinkering a bit, I have a replacement dash. Other than that its great. I installed 2 micron bypass oil filter on engine and 10 micron filter on tranny return line to keep them clean. 3.9 runs at 185 from the factory, i put zero pressure cap on it 4 years ago, it does not overheat.
@@chaseww Its the same lucerne cap I got from junk yard and modified it to have no pressure. I have unmolested cap in the trunk just in case, never had any need to use it, no overheating. My other buick, 93 roadmaster also has a zero pressure cap and also had zero problems with it. No pressure no extra stress on plastic radiators and other components. Even a pinhole leak will take a long time to get a low coolant condition when system has no pressure
I have a 2008 3.8. The biggest single job to date was the front timing cover started leaking coolant. Told me it would be 1500 for the job that's as much as I paid for the car (copart totaled minor damage 75K miles). So I did it myself, overall pretty easy job toke a day and cost me maybe $150. Mine also likes to eat (warp) brake rotors. TPMS sensors went. Other then that its been a pretty good car. Not many problems to speak of. Has almost 100K on it now.
I've got a 2007 with 160,000 miles and inside and out it looks brand new. You're right about the brake rotors. They are not near big enough to dissipate heat and they warp real easy. I had to replace my TMPS sensors as well. Not surprising since they have batteries in them. It's really been a great car for me. Very few problems, except for normal maintenance items.
Well. Love like I said in my videos but and is in mint condition and babied but my transmission just went in it unfortunately. It's going to cost $3000.00. In the shop now. 🤬🤬🤬🤬
@@stevetruman2111 no it's funny I always heard that that was the opposite but they were heavy duty trans. That's what I was always told but then when I read up online a lot of people had problems with them. Well when I get it back the end of next week, it better shift like a new car
My old lasber was at 180k and i baby it that one reason i sold it causei it cost more for trans than the car was worth i also added Lucas transmission fluid into it Early on
@@stevetruman2111 yeah the Lucas sometimes does work and I understand about spending more than what the cars worth. That's why I think spending another $3,000 in my car is definitely worth it. I'm not saying other things are going to go in it I'm sure there will be but hopefully not that expensive. Maybe some wheel bearings front struts or something like that eventually but at least it's still cheaper than a new car or a good used car if it keeps running decently and mechanically and cosmetically. So everybody knows their cars whether to put more money in them or not. I am renting a Mitsubishi G4 right now and it is absolutely garbage. And it's a 2019. I would not even buy that thing for $1,000 and it only has 45,000 miles on it
That's true but this car started with a lot of things at 40000 miles, I actually had to power steering rack replaced at 40,000 miles. Maybe I just got a lemon but I also know a few people that have the same car that also had many problems with it. But yes cars are maintenance and they all have problems
What about the subframe bushings? My 96 LeSabre was a bitch to replace them. The front ones are great…it’s the 4 rear ones that were a bitch!!!! But it has 118k and the car is absolutely beautiful…even underneath. I’ll keep up on it and drive it.
Near me is a 2007, CXS V8, 40k miles, private sale, "excellent condition" for 7k. I want to see it tomorrow, but the big issue complaints I've read make weary of the reliability.
100,000 miles on an 08 Buick is not low mileage . I just bought a 2000 LeSabre with less than 60,000. My girlfriend just bought a 2001 LeSabre with less than 70,000. my previous car I bought in 2015 a Buick LeSabre with 40,000 miles. old people don't drive a lot. As far as the elbows go with the metal ones every single time. I've got about 170,000 mi on the metal ones on the Buick I have outback is a parts car I parked it because the bottom started rusting out of it still ran fine over 200,000 mi. The problem with a cheap o rings on the cheap parts is the dexcool coolant itself eats certain types of silicon.
Hi, I did earlier. I had replaced the PCV with a whole new PCV kit about $20.00, also replace purge valve solenoid about $45.00, and the vapor canister vent solenoid, $40.00. I also took the throttle body off and really cleaned it. You have to keep the oil changed every 3-4 thousand miles to keep from building up in the intake manifold. Those things cleared up the smell for me in the car. 3 years ago I did have the fuel line completely installed with new cause it was rusted very bad. They were easy and cheap to do. Also, check the fuel pump to make sure it's working just in case, but usually the check engine light would come on if the fuel pump was failing. Hope this helps. Ty They are money pits but if you can do the work you will save a lot $, and they are fairly easy to work on most of the parts if your handy.
I have 2007 buick lucerne cxl 3.8, anyway few weeks ago traction control light on with the check engine light and reduced engine power, dic says service traction control, diagnostic revealed throttle body, so throttle body replace all lights off car drove great few days now exactly sane problem again? Any insight you can offer?
Question, When the lower front engine mount failed did it feel like the trans was momentarily slipping or a clunk when first leaving a stop light? MIne started doing this just after hitting a large pothole. Concerned
Yes it will feel like that. It feels like a giggle wiggle like it's on a rubber feeling movement back and fourth. It just happen again with my car after the trans was rebuilt 2 months ago. I took it back to the trans mechanic and he showed me that the rear and front mounts failed again making the the transmission jerks back and fourth. This car is awful for engine and trans mounts not lasting. Bad engineering. As long as you replace the mounts every 30,000 miles or so, you will have a tight car. Even replace the outer tie rod ends often. They don't last. Keeps everything tight and a smooth ride...my rebuilt transmission cost me $3500.00. but I am still attached to this car, still looks like new and when running good it's a great car. Still a lot cheaper then a new car, as long as it's not a rusted out engine knocking piece of crap car, That's how I look at it
@@chaseww Checked the mounts today and see nothing obviously wrong. Held the brakes and applied power in both D and R there was no noticeable movement of the engine other than what Id consider normal
@@Itsjustbriz then the only thing it could be and hopefully it's not it could be the transmission starting to go, a lot of times the shift solenoids, and torque converter. Sometimes car computer gets out of whack, make sure your transmission fluid is full and clean, and also your throttle intake cleaned out really good that affects your transmission. I hope that helps
@@Itsjustbriz Also, the outer and inner speed sensor can make the trans do funny things...This car has a computer and if some things are not running correctly it will tell the computer and the trans will act up also...
Clearly you have never owned a lexus, acura, german car which are impossible to work on and very expensive to fix. And yes lexus and toyotas v6 have a ton of problems from head gaskets $4k job, timing chain gasket seals that leak $3k job, vvt timming chain actuator problems $2k job. Oil consumption problems. The gm cars that came with 3.8L are very easy to fix, far lower costs to repair even if paid someone than a toyota, lexus, honda , german v6. Everything you listed that broke is just basic things that break in every car when gets to 100k and older.
i think the manual says 100k. my mechanic said 90k. i just did mine at 60k haha u cant hurt anything by doing it early. i know im late to reply lol. God bless!
The 2008 was the last year for the 3800 engine. So it's the best one to get. You can get aluminum elbows from Amazon for about $10. Easy fix that should last forever.
2008 was the last year to buy a 3.8L Anything beyond 2008 is junk. The 3.8l is an amazing engine that gies back to 1962. Gm stopped making it because would keep going with easy fixes. And people wouldnt not have buy new junk cars gm makes now.
how about fuse box underneath back seat it almost start a fire $800 bucks what joke this car air ride motor had rebuit $800 the rims rust i had buy new rim's $1200 gas lines had to replaced yes drives door handed i would never buy another buick as long as i live and now radiator has be replaced shop one charger me $800 my friend going do for $500 it's big job what i seen of this video alternator been replaced twice and this car was taken care buy nuns wow was i worng to buy this car😢
Well it's better than the Mitsubishi G4 that I have to rent because my transmission just went in this car. The Mitsubishi G4 is a POS crap of a car. I want my Lucerne back. My Lucerne is in the shop now getting a rebuilt trans and I can't wait to get it back.
@@chaseww . After paying 3800 $ I had to put new transaxles . New wheel hubs , new inner and outer tie rid ends and a maf sensor. . My son is driving my 02 mercury Sable with 93 ××× miles on it ( his ride is in the shop waiting on parts ) it rides better it holds the road better , and my opinion a much pleasurable ride
@@donaldromesburg1902 well that's about right what you said when they reach about 80 to 100,000 miles those are the parts that go on them for sure. I replaced a lot of those parts before it reached 100,000. But you're right these cars are just engineered correctly wrong and everything goes wrong with them the only thing people say is the engine runs forever well just about but everything around the engine and the car itself is horrible that's why they discontinued it I'm sure. But I'm looking at it as it's cheaper than buying a new car or a used car even if I spent 10 to $20,000 on a new used car. I still think spending a few thousand as long as it doesn't cost me three or four thousand every 6 months or something then of course it's a junker
@@donaldromesburg1902 and tie rod ends are known to go on this car because of the heavy duty front end like engine you have to replace tie rods every 15 18,000 miles probably. And today they make horrible parts they're not good anymore
@@chaseww . I paid 900 $ for that 02 mercury Sable. Put new tires and brakes on it . I will admit that I do like all the amenities that buick has on it . Heated leather. Heated mirrors and steering wheel . Steering wheel controls. I'm currently working on a 94 S15 4 door Jimmy 4x4 . Got to have a 4x4
If you whine about this car so much get rid of it. My Buick has 200k on the clock and still going with basic maintenance.
Those plastic hoses replace with aluminum ones and no more problems
I love the video. Sorry for your health issues. Stay positive! I had a series II 3800 in my 2005 impala. I had the elbow issues, intake manifold issue, fuel pressure regulator issue, control module, anti theft lockout issue, leaks, etc. These cars will not break the bank, but they're just cheaply made. Despite my love for the car, I was content to get rid of it. 😂
I have 2011 cxl. Just reached 100000 miles. Runs great. I keep the maintenance up. I love this car ngl
Fantastic, enjoy and wish you the best. Thank you for watching
My transmission just went. No drive and no 3rd gear. Guy at transmission said probably a broken band. Cost $3,000. It's going to take a little over a week to get back. Enginneers sucks donkey butts...... Geeze...🤬🤬🤬🤬
With only 100k miles im surprized it already went out. Do you do alot of town driving
@@chaseww mine went out @113k 2008 Grand Prix base model :/
@@ajmihalko716 I am going back to transmission place for the 5th time, $4200(includes rebuilt trans, rental car, engine mounts, tune up, ECT) invested in it from day one when transmission was rebuilt, still shifts horrible, all new engine mounts, front engine mount replaced twice in 2 months, now it seems like front transmission mount not holding tight again. I keep saying to them it's the transmission making the problem. it really sucks...😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬
The time and enthusiasm you're putting into every single part of it always fascinated me. Even if the body doesn't follow, your mind and heart goes on. I hope you get better and better as time passes. Best wishes for you
Thank you very much for that.
Auto Zone Metal Elbows all the time. The problem is the bad orange antifreeze. dump it and replace it with the green. The orange blocks up your engine. I've got three buicks, all three plugged up with the orange crap.
If you think this car is loaded with sensors wheee weeee don’t even dare come near a new car. New vehicles have so many sensors it makes the Lucerne look like it’s in the Stone Age.
You are absolutely right.👍
I have 2001 Pontiac grand prix. It is very refreshing to see a honest review, most people are mislead that the 3800 v6 is bulletproof. It is not for the people who doesn't DIY.
I have a 2010 Lucerne. It looks just like this one. All I can tell you is...."You think you hate it now, just wait until you drive it!"
An honest review, thank you. Shame that GM cheapened out on wiring & plastic fittings.
It's best to remove those plastic engine covers as soon as possible. They are only for looks and mice love to make nests under them and chew on the wires. Just hang them on the wall of your garage and put it back on if you want to sell it.
I tossed mine.
07 Buick Lucerne cxl with the 3.8 as of right now mine has 268, 599 still running like a top there's a couple little things that don't work but like you said it's over 14 years old still running like a top and on the interstate it still gets over 32 come on you can't ask for any better
That's terrific keep it going I wish you the best on it, things are just so expensive anymore especially automobiles. Thanks for watching
You know that the Buick Lucerne is a rebadged Cadillac other than the 3.8 l everything else is Cadillac
My transmission just went. $3,000.
I had this transmission done and still having problems with it, It has been back twice and they replaced the engine mounts which they said was the problem, Which was BULLCRAP, Now they are saying the third time back its the front mount is bad after 4 weeks after they installed a new one. Now it goes back this week to get another new one and i will let you know how it goes...
@@chasewwi have an 07 and the previous owner replaced the trans and engine and then I had to replace the trans again a few thousand miles after I bought it. I replaced the CV joints and motor mounts and every fluid, basically anything I could think would be wrong. Got it back a week ago and it’s still rough shifting from reverse to drive
Almost bought this car, such a great ride but man I saw some oil on the front frame and the motor mount shake on take off.. still like them.
Just got a 2008 lucerne after a family friend passed away. 74k miles. Few little issues. Cabin air sensor was making noise. Pulled off the dash panel and disconnected it. Now i always have "check a/c sensor" notification. The cruise control either does or doesnt want to work depending on the day it seems. im not sure if it's something im doing or what but one minute it wont work then literally 5 minutes later it will work. Swapped out the cabin air filter and now the cabin air is funky. The filter didnt seem to fit as well as the old one but was told it was the correct one and double checked. Might also have something to do with disconnecting the cabin air sensor. Other than that nothing i can think of.
I know the front right rotor needs replaced but dont have the money for it unfortunately ATM.
240000 on mine put metal elbows when replacing never had issues
I have a 2007 Buick Lucerne with over 200k it has same 3.8Lmotor as you apparently has evap leak/emission problems bought in 2016 spent to much money trying to keep this car running
I have 2011 with 3.9. The only thing I replaced was ignition 2 relay, I put omron instead of original noname. Dash lights are blinkering a bit, I have a replacement dash. Other than that its great. I installed 2 micron bypass oil filter on engine and 10 micron filter on tranny return line to keep them clean. 3.9 runs at 185 from the factory, i put zero pressure cap on it 4 years ago, it does not overheat.
What do you mean is zero pressure? What kind of cap would that be?
@@chaseww Its the same lucerne cap I got from junk yard and modified it to have no pressure. I have unmolested cap in the trunk just in case, never had any need to use it, no overheating. My other buick, 93 roadmaster also has a zero pressure cap and also had zero problems with it. No pressure no extra stress on plastic radiators and other components. Even a pinhole leak will take a long time to get a low coolant condition when system has no pressure
I take off that beauty cover for the summer it holds alit of heat in the engine
I have a 2008 3.8. The biggest single job to date was the front timing cover started leaking coolant. Told me it would be 1500 for the job that's as much as I paid for the car (copart totaled minor damage 75K miles). So I did it myself, overall pretty easy job toke a day and cost me maybe $150. Mine also likes to eat (warp) brake rotors. TPMS sensors went. Other then that its been a pretty good car. Not many problems to speak of. Has almost 100K on it now.
Same problems on my 08. Cant complain when im at over 210k though.
I've got a 2007 with 160,000 miles and inside and out it looks brand new. You're right about the brake rotors. They are not near big enough to dissipate heat and they warp real easy. I had to replace my TMPS sensors as well. Not surprising since they have batteries in them. It's really been a great car for me. Very few problems, except for normal maintenance items.
My 2006 misfiring injector 5 only when it gets hot code p0205 comes and goes replaced harness and injector still happens
Thanks for the upfront info.
Was thinking of buying one of these cars i had a 05 lasaber loved it looking to find a repacement buick i see they are real cheap cars to buy
Well. Love like I said in my videos but and is in mint condition and babied but my transmission just went in it unfortunately. It's going to cost $3000.00. In the shop now. 🤬🤬🤬🤬
I alwsys heard the trans was the week part of thedr cars
@@stevetruman2111 no it's funny I always heard that that was the opposite but they were heavy duty trans. That's what I was always told but then when I read up online a lot of people had problems with them. Well when I get it back the end of next week, it better shift like a new car
My old lasber was at 180k and i baby it that one reason i sold it causei it cost more for trans than the car was worth i also added Lucas transmission fluid into it Early on
@@stevetruman2111 yeah the Lucas sometimes does work and I understand about spending more than what the cars worth. That's why I think spending another $3,000 in my car is definitely worth it. I'm not saying other things are going to go in it I'm sure there will be but hopefully not that expensive. Maybe some wheel bearings front struts or something like that eventually but at least it's still cheaper than a new car or a good used car if it keeps running decently and mechanically and cosmetically. So everybody knows their cars whether to put more money in them or not. I am renting a Mitsubishi G4 right now and it is absolutely garbage. And it's a 2019. I would not even buy that thing for $1,000 and it only has 45,000 miles on it
so wrong these are the best Dorman High Pressure Aluminum Heater Hose Elbow o-rings are red and black
All you're talking about is preventative items every car needs ! 😂
That's true but this car started with a lot of things at 40000 miles, I actually had to power steering rack replaced at 40,000 miles. Maybe I just got a lemon but I also know a few people that have the same car that also had many problems with it. But yes cars are maintenance and they all have problems
Do you still have the orange antifreeze? If so, do yourself a favor and change it for a normal green stuff. Your o-rings will thank you.
Till me more for the green stuff
What about the subframe bushings? My 96 LeSabre was a bitch to replace them. The front ones are great…it’s the 4 rear ones that were a bitch!!!! But it has 118k and the car is absolutely beautiful…even underneath. I’ll keep up on it and drive it.
I just bought a 2008 with 65000 the car is in perfect shape hopefully it treats me well.
Hey I just recently bought one as well and am skeptical of it giving me problems in the near future how is urs holding up so far?
How much is fair for one like that? I’m looking at an 08 with 55k for 10 grand
@@chanthonygrove I bought an 06 with 109k mileage for 5k I could’ve gone lower also but I think 10k might be too much for that vehicle
Got my 2008 CXL new. It now almost has 90K. Just replaced the alternator and the thermostat. I can’t complain or wine even.
Near me is a 2007, CXS V8, 40k miles, private sale, "excellent condition" for 7k. I want to see it tomorrow, but the big issue complaints I've read make weary of the reliability.
100,000 miles on an 08 Buick is not low mileage . I just bought a 2000 LeSabre with less than 60,000. My girlfriend just bought a 2001 LeSabre with less than 70,000. my previous car I bought in 2015 a Buick LeSabre with 40,000 miles. old people don't drive a lot. As far as the elbows go with the metal ones every single time. I've got about 170,000 mi on the metal ones on the Buick I have outback is a parts car I parked it because the bottom started rusting out of it still ran fine over 200,000 mi. The problem with a cheap o rings on the cheap parts is the dexcool coolant itself eats certain types of silicon.
Very beautiful
I have the same car but in white. Do you have any problems smelling gas or fuel? Minds is pretty bad. Any tips if so? Thanks
Hi, I did earlier. I had replaced the PCV with a whole new PCV kit about $20.00, also replace purge valve solenoid about $45.00, and the vapor canister vent solenoid, $40.00. I also took the throttle body off and really cleaned it. You have to keep the oil changed every 3-4 thousand miles to keep from building up in the intake manifold. Those things cleared up the smell for me in the car.
3 years ago I did have the fuel line completely installed with new cause it was rusted very bad. They were easy and cheap to do. Also, check the fuel pump to make sure it's working just in case, but usually the check engine light would come on if the fuel pump was failing. Hope this helps. Ty
They are money pits but if you can do the work you will save a lot $, and they are fairly easy to work on most of the parts if your handy.
My 1998 Oldsmobile 98. 28033 3.8 engine
also are the things you say that go bad also items you have replaced?
did he call the rain sensor a camera?
I’ve seen the elbows last 200,000 miles
Some do, a lot of the ones don't. Depends on the O rings. 👍
I have 2007 buick lucerne cxl 3.8, anyway few weeks ago traction control light on with the check engine light and reduced engine power, dic says service traction control, diagnostic revealed throttle body, so throttle body replace all lights off car drove great few days now exactly sane problem again? Any insight you can offer?
I had that issue on an 07 ES 350. Turned out to be coil pack and plugs. Who knows, it's worth a look.
Question, When the lower front engine mount failed did it feel like the trans was momentarily slipping or a clunk when first leaving a stop light? MIne started doing this just after hitting a large pothole. Concerned
Yes it will feel like that. It feels like a giggle wiggle like it's on a rubber feeling movement back and fourth. It just happen again with my car after the trans was rebuilt 2 months ago. I took it back to the trans mechanic and he showed me that the rear and front mounts failed again making the the transmission jerks back and fourth. This car is awful for engine and trans mounts not lasting. Bad engineering. As long as you replace the mounts every 30,000 miles or so, you will have a tight car. Even replace the outer tie rod ends often. They don't last. Keeps everything tight and a smooth ride...my rebuilt transmission cost me $3500.00. but I am still attached to this car, still looks like new and when running good it's a great car. Still a lot cheaper then a new car, as long as it's not a rusted out engine knocking piece of crap car, That's how I look at it
@@chaseww Checked the mounts today and see nothing obviously wrong. Held the brakes and applied power in both D and R there was no noticeable movement of the engine other than what Id consider normal
@@Itsjustbriz then the only thing it could be and hopefully it's not it could be the transmission starting to go, a lot of times the shift solenoids, and torque converter. Sometimes car computer gets out of whack, make sure your transmission fluid is full and clean, and also your throttle intake cleaned out really good that affects your transmission. I hope that helps
@@Itsjustbriz Also, the outer and inner speed sensor can make the trans do funny things...This car has a computer and if some things are not running correctly it will tell the computer and the trans will act up also...
He doing stuff that he doesn’t need to do
Wouldn't it be easier to flush all the fluids.
Already did that a couple of times.TY
Clearly you have never owned a lexus, acura, german car which are impossible to work on and very expensive to fix.
And yes lexus and toyotas v6 have a ton of problems from head gaskets $4k job, timing chain gasket seals that leak $3k job, vvt timming chain actuator problems $2k job. Oil consumption problems.
The gm cars that came with 3.8L are very easy to fix, far lower costs to repair even if paid someone than a toyota, lexus, honda , german v6.
Everything you listed that broke is just basic things that break in every car when gets to 100k and older.
this is funny. i have the same car year older running 310000 + Km (do the math for miles) and the things a hammer daily driver too
How often should the transmission be serviced? I just bought a lacrosse with 87k on it.
i think the manual says 100k. my mechanic said 90k. i just did mine at 60k haha u cant hurt anything by doing it early. i know im late to reply lol. God bless!
Use Valvoline ATF.
My 06 lacrosse change interval is every 50k miles. If you drive in stop and go traffic or around town you should change it sooner.
I’m looking at one myself but I’m also thinking Toyota. All cars have issues
Didn’t the series 3 come with updates metal elbows?
maybe the 2011 but my 2008 did not,,,,
The 2008 was the last year for the 3800 engine. So it's the best one to get. You can get aluminum elbows from Amazon for about $10. Easy fix that should last forever.
Ever had problems with catalytic converter?
Not yet🤞
I got a 2011 lucerne cxl and it burns oil like a mf and now i need a new heater core smfh
Yeah the ones with the 3800 series 3 is the only way to go the 2006-2008 years, anything else is sketchy
2008 was the last year to buy a 3.8L Anything beyond 2008 is junk.
The 3.8l is an amazing engine that gies back to 1962. Gm stopped making it because would keep going with easy fixes. And people wouldnt not have buy new junk cars gm makes now.
How about a rattle from the rear?
did you ever figure this out? it happens when i back out
@@gissellep6129 Nope, its still rattling.
Too Whiney for me feller
how about fuse box underneath back seat it almost start a fire $800 bucks what joke this car air ride motor had rebuit $800 the rims rust i had buy new rim's $1200 gas lines had to replaced yes drives door handed i would never buy another buick as long as i live and now radiator has be replaced shop one charger me $800 my friend going do for $500 it's big job what i seen of this video alternator been replaced twice and this car was taken care buy nuns wow was i worng to buy this car😢
I just bought one , a 2008 with 83××× miles paid 3800 $ not a fan of it .
Well it's better than the Mitsubishi G4 that I have to rent because my transmission just went in this car. The Mitsubishi G4 is a POS crap of a car. I want my Lucerne back. My Lucerne is in the shop now getting a rebuilt trans and I can't wait to get it back.
@@chaseww . After paying 3800 $ I had to put new transaxles . New wheel hubs , new inner and outer tie rid ends and a maf sensor. . My son is driving my 02 mercury Sable with 93 ××× miles on it ( his ride is in the shop waiting on parts ) it rides better it holds the road better , and my opinion a much pleasurable ride
@@donaldromesburg1902 well that's about right what you said when they reach about 80 to 100,000 miles those are the parts that go on them for sure. I replaced a lot of those parts before it reached 100,000. But you're right these cars are just engineered correctly wrong and everything goes wrong with them the only thing people say is the engine runs forever well just about but everything around the engine and the car itself is horrible that's why they discontinued it I'm sure. But I'm looking at it as it's cheaper than buying a new car or a used car even if I spent 10 to $20,000 on a new used car. I still think spending a few thousand as long as it doesn't cost me three or four thousand every 6 months or something then of course it's a junker
@@donaldromesburg1902 and tie rod ends are known to go on this car because of the heavy duty front end like engine you have to replace tie rods every 15 18,000 miles probably. And today they make horrible parts they're not good anymore
@@chaseww . I paid 900 $ for that 02 mercury Sable. Put new tires and brakes on it . I will admit that I do like all the amenities that buick has on it . Heated leather. Heated mirrors and steering wheel . Steering wheel controls. I'm currently working on a 94 S15 4 door Jimmy 4x4 . Got to have a 4x4
Get to the point man!!