I just bought one of these 2 months ago, after being in a car accident, and I have to say it's pretty nice. It's not perfect, but I love how quiet and smooth the ride is while still being sufficiently powerful. I wish they'd put in a 6-speed because the 4-speed does hinder performance. I also like the number of features that come standard. My last vehicle was a '12 Malibu LT & even though my Buick is older, I'm enjoying auto climate control, auto-dimming mirrors, remote start, and a more powerful engine! No lumbar support, tho!
It’s like Buicks Version of the 1998 Taurus and Sable. I love it! It’s modern too and has the front split bench seating!!! Probably will get one with the 3.8 engine as they are more reliable.
I managed to find a white 2005 Buick Lacrosse in amazing almost new condition, with only like 60,000 something miles on it, about four months ago. It was barely driven by the previous two owners. I got it from my brother's friend and I paid $4,500 for it. I did have to get a new battery and have the contact terminals cleaned up a few day ago, though. Before that, I had a 2002 Honda Civic that was pretty worn out, with like 176,000 miles on it and starting to have problems, so it needed to go. The Buick is a really good car and I'm thrilled that I was able to find a used one in such great condition, but it's more difficult to drive than the Civic. It's harder to see out the back, when backing up because the back window is small and sits at a weird, high angle. I don't like that. It also doesn't handle curves well at all. I have to put my foot on the brake and slow down on curves, in places where I didn't have to do that in the Honda. It's also a lot harder to maneuver quickly and get into tight spaces, than the Honda was. It has a very heavy, boat-like feel to it, which smaller cars like a Honda Civic don't have. On the plus side, it is a much nicer looking car that I am not embarrassed to be seen in. And it has a lot more features than the Honda did. And I feel safer in it, because I feel like it's heavier and there's more there to absorb the impact, if God forbid, you get hit. It's not thin and flimsy feeling, like a Honda Civic is.
The best looking car I have ever seen. Just purchased the same kind in this video. Everywhere I go, people ask me where I purchased it, what year etc. When I tell them that its 13 years old they are astounded. This design is timeless and so amazing. The car performs well. Mine has 91,000 miles, and is clean all around. The 2005-2007 look the best to me. The grill changed after that and the car begins to look like other cars...but 2008 and 09 are still okay. Anything model Lacrosse afterward just loses the uniqueness in my opinion. I will buy another after this one--or wait.. DURING this one :-)
@@wdbittle1 I just bought one with only like 60,000 something miles on it after 15 years, because the previous owners ended up barley driving it. How's your car holding up with that much more mileage on it?
@@RWtubbytime1 That's what I have, the white CXS. Before, I had a 2002 Honda Civic that had a ton of miles and I needed something better. Honestly, I don't like driving the Buick as much as the Honda. I only bought it because I was able to find one that was in amazing condition for such a low price and I really needed another car A.S.A.P. If I had more time and more options, honestly, I would've preferred something else. I paid $4500 for it. The Buick is very clunky and boat-like. It has an even clunkier feel to it than my mom's old 97 Bonneville had, if you can believe that. It's a lot more difficult to maneuver into tight spaces and to parallel park, than the Honda was. Also, I find myself having to put my foot on the brake, when going around curves in places where I didn't have to do that in the Honda. It's just more physically difficult to maneuver than other cars that I've had before. I wouldn't recommend it for first time drivers for this reason. On the plus side, it is a very nice looking car and it doesn't look old. It's the first vehicle that I've had in a while, that I'm not embarrassed to be seen in.
My grandmother has one of these as well. They are a great car and is a very economical car for daily driving. I would choose this over any other economy to mid size car.
I ordered 66 True that. It's a great engine one of GM's best. I've got one with 350,000 miles and still going strong. They're very reliable and fuel efficient. I've got one in a 2008 Buick Lucerne.
I just bought one! I needed a car after being involved in an accident and stumbled upon a 2008 LaCrosse with only 65k miles! It's in almost-perfect condition inside & out. I never thought I'd own a Buick, but I actually really like it!
It's interesting that profiles of this original LaCrosse and the new 3rd generation bare a much stronger resemblance to each other, than the 2nd gen LaCrosse does to either one.
@@MsVictoria I guess but I wouldn't be willing to pay much more for the Buick just because the lacrosse are so much like the Impala and you can get the Impala with a V8
The check engine light is on is because they have ignition turned to the on position. Every car does that. Notice the engine isn’t running because the RPMs are at 0
+jasonmoore1900 Sir, there is a recall from GM about the headlights of 2005 Buick Lacrosse. Just check it out! maybe they will fix this problem (sorry for my english)
Thanks for letting me know!! I wish they would issue a recall for the transmission as well. The sad thing is the lacrosse could have been a really great car if these things were worked out. I love the way they ride and I love the low end torque from the 3.8l v6.
I'm pretty sure you had a very bad luck with your car because mine is absolutely fine (until now). Sure i have some issues just like you, specially with the headlights. But other then that, only the steering wheel (steering rack) was a problem with my car and it is unforntunalety a well know problem in most GM models. (sorry for my english)
I just bought one of these 2 months ago, after being in a car accident, and I have to say it's pretty nice. It's not perfect, but I love how quiet and smooth the ride is while still being sufficiently powerful. I wish they'd put in a 6-speed because the 4-speed does hinder performance. I also like the number of features that come standard. My last vehicle was a '12 Malibu LT & even though my Buick is older, I'm enjoying auto climate control, auto-dimming mirrors, remote start, and a more powerful engine! No lumbar support, tho!
It’s like Buicks Version of the 1998 Taurus and Sable. I love it! It’s modern too and has the front split bench seating!!! Probably will get one with the 3.8 engine as they are more reliable.
I managed to find a white 2005 Buick Lacrosse in amazing almost new condition, with only like 60,000 something miles on it, about four months ago. It was barely driven by the previous two owners. I got it from my brother's friend and I paid $4,500 for it. I did have to get a new battery and have the contact terminals cleaned up a few day ago, though. Before that, I had a 2002 Honda Civic that was pretty worn out, with like 176,000 miles on it and starting to have problems, so it needed to go. The Buick is a really good car and I'm thrilled that I was able to find a used one in such great condition, but it's more difficult to drive than the Civic. It's harder to see out the back, when backing up because the back window is small and sits at a weird, high angle. I don't like that. It also doesn't handle curves well at all. I have to put my foot on the brake and slow down on curves, in places where I didn't have to do that in the Honda. It's also a lot harder to maneuver quickly and get into tight spaces, than the Honda was. It has a very heavy, boat-like feel to it, which smaller cars like a Honda Civic don't have. On the plus side, it is a much nicer looking car that I am not embarrassed to be seen in. And it has a lot more features than the Honda did. And I feel safer in it, because I feel like it's heavier and there's more there to absorb the impact, if God forbid, you get hit. It's not thin and flimsy feeling, like a Honda Civic is.
LoL Granny
The best looking car I have ever seen. Just purchased the same kind in this video. Everywhere I go, people ask me where I purchased it, what year etc. When I tell them that its 13 years old they are astounded. This design is timeless and so amazing. The car performs well. Mine has 91,000 miles, and is clean all around. The 2005-2007 look the best to me. The grill changed after that and the car begins to look like other cars...but 2008 and 09 are still okay. Anything model Lacrosse afterward just loses the uniqueness in my opinion. I will buy another after this one--or wait.. DURING this one :-)
I got a black 2005 Buick lacrosse with 250,000 half way to 300,000..
Wonderful car
I just bought a silver 2007 LaCrosse a couple days ago.
@@wdbittle1 I just bought one with only like 60,000 something miles on it after 15 years, because the previous owners ended up barley driving it. How's your car holding up with that much more mileage on it?
@@Melissa0774 I'm picking a white CXS up tomorrow. How have you been liking it so far?
@@RWtubbytime1 That's what I have, the white CXS. Before, I had a 2002 Honda Civic that had a ton of miles and I needed something better. Honestly, I don't like driving the Buick as much as the Honda. I only bought it because I was able to find one that was in amazing condition for such a low price and I really needed another car A.S.A.P. If I had more time and more options, honestly, I would've preferred something else. I paid $4500 for it. The Buick is very clunky and boat-like. It has an even clunkier feel to it than my mom's old 97 Bonneville had, if you can believe that. It's a lot more difficult to maneuver into tight spaces and to parallel park, than the Honda was. Also, I find myself having to put my foot on the brake, when going around curves in places where I didn't have to do that in the Honda. It's just more physically difficult to maneuver than other cars that I've had before. I wouldn't recommend it for first time drivers for this reason. On the plus side, it is a very nice looking car and it doesn't look old. It's the first vehicle that I've had in a while, that I'm not embarrassed to be seen in.
Have one for my first car. Amazing car and fun to drive as well and will last forever if maintained properly
clayton betts If its got that 3.8L engine then it will last forever. That Engine is bulletproof.
My grandmother has one of these as well. They are a great car and is a very economical car for daily driving. I would choose this over any other economy to mid size car.
I ordered 66 True that. It's a great engine one of GM's best. I've got one with 350,000 miles and still going strong. They're very reliable and fuel efficient. I've got one in a 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Angelina Cortalano They are very good on fuel economy. I hypermiled my dad's once and got 31 mpg on the highway. Not bad for a roomy car like a buick.
We have the 3.6 and it's still running strong.
I love the old LaCrosse. I wish I could find one in that's clean.
I just bought one! I needed a car after being involved in an accident and stumbled upon a 2008 LaCrosse with only 65k miles! It's in almost-perfect condition inside & out. I never thought I'd own a Buick, but I actually really like it!
My 2006 is mint! 3.6 Cxs too!
It's interesting that profiles of this original LaCrosse and the new 3rd generation bare a much stronger resemblance to each other, than the 2nd gen LaCrosse does to either one.
My aunt has one, and these W-bodies are my favorite midsizers of this time. Looking to buy a 2004 impala ss indy edition!
Just purchased a 2007 one and love it
Very informative video
Which years had the 3rd seat option?
All model years in the first generation (2005-2009) had the option of a front split bucket/bench seat and column shift transmission.
Yup that's my car
Really nice Impala you got there
95blahblahhaha lol funny thing is, I was about to get an impala but changed my mind once I saw the Buick. I fell in love with the interior.
@@MsVictoria I guess but I wouldn't be willing to pay much more for the Buick just because the lacrosse are so much like the Impala and you can get the Impala with a V8
95blahblahhaha yeah the LaCrosse is pretty slow but I don’t mind. I paid 2750 for mine which was a steal.
@@antoniojmonetti ehhhh they def have similarities on the interior and have the same numb, heavy front end handling
l wish l had this car...
my grandma wants to sell hers
Reminds me of an impala so much
Pissed they didnt mention the heated seats option
Wow CD player with AMFM LOL
I mean it was 2005, smartphones didn't exist yet. And VHS tapes were in their final year of production...
SirisXM if anything is the wow-me they left out!
No aux jack. Can't get a cassette adapter for phone. Kind of bad for a screen
For some weird reason it was known as the Allure in Canada for awhile, I don't know the reason why. LoL 😁
Because in quebec lacrosse mean a fraud or masturbation
allure sounds better, I dont play lacrosse (its a game with the net on a stick)
THe W body had 2 wheel bases. 109 inch midsize and 110.5 inch is full size sedan. THe lacrosse is a Full size sedan.
The Buick Lucerne was full sized though.
This will be my last gm car.
The Cadillac engine wears a Buick logo but the Buick engine doesn't???
My next project find a nice one for 1200
whats the mpg?
20 MPG city/30 HWY
@@joshn938 3.8L or 3.6L MPG rating?
4 speed automatic..lol.
Wow. The 4cyl Camry had a standard 5speed auto in 2004.
Brand new car and already the check engine light on . LoL good old General Motors.
The check engine light is on is because they have ignition turned to the on position. Every car does that. Notice the engine isn’t running because the RPMs are at 0
could easily handle the scion frs, any bmws of the time, and even pulls up on some mustangs if tuned properly
These things aged even worse then GM's worse.
My 2005 cxl is a piece of crap.
jasonmoore1900 why?
at 67000 miles the headlamps started to cut off randomly during night driving. Transmission slips in 1st gear. Steering column creaks.
+jasonmoore1900 Sir, there is a recall from GM about the headlights of 2005 Buick Lacrosse. Just check it out! maybe they will fix this problem (sorry for my english)
Thanks for letting me know!! I wish they would issue a recall for the transmission as well. The sad thing is the lacrosse could have been a really great car if these things were worked out. I love the way they ride and I love the low end torque from the 3.8l v6.
I'm pretty sure you had a very bad luck with your car because mine is absolutely fine (until now). Sure i have some issues just like you, specially with the headlights. But other then that, only the steering wheel (steering rack) was a problem with my car and it is unforntunalety a well know problem in most GM models. (sorry for my english)
Have owned two, I can say they are the biggest pieces of crap on the road. So happy I sold mine and bought a Crown Vic instead.