2009 Buick Lucerne - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 buick lucerne Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Fuel economy ratings stand at 17 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined for the V6 and 15/22/18 for the V8. Safety: Standard across the 2009 Buick Lucerne line are antilock disc brakes, traction control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Stability control and brake assist are standard on the upper CX and CXL subsets as well as the Super, and are available on the lower CXL subsets. In government crash tests, the Lucerne earned a five-star rating (out of five) for protection of the driver and front passenger in frontal impacts. A four-star rating was given for... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2009 buick lucerneSource: CarGurus
...The Buick Lucerne is an often overlooked entry in the luxury full-size class. |
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2009 Buick Lucerne Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The steering wheel is heated and includes power tilt and telescoping adjustments. The semi-gloss blue gauge faces were difficult to read in some lighting conditions, and the gear selector feels imprecise and actually sounds cheap — like plastic surfaces rubbing against one another. The glove compartment is too small for a car of this size, but the center storage console is reasonably roomy. The front seats are cushy. I prefer a seat with more support, but I suspect some people would accept or even prefer these. I can't say the same about the backseat, however. In our comparison with two... |
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2009 Buick Lucerne Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Eight-way heated driver and front-passenger seats, power lumbar, memory settings and heated leather steering wheel on CXL Six-way power passenger seat and heated power outside rearview mirrors on CX Optional touch-screen navigation system and 280-watt nine-speaker audio system on Super trim Under the Hood In the CX or CXL, a 3.9-liter V-6 replaces the 3.8-liter V-6 and makes 30 more horsepower. 292-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 with 288 pounds-feet of torque (Super) 227-hp, 3.9-liter V-6 with 237 pounds-feet of torque (CX and CXL) V-6 is flex-fuel (E85) capable Both engines use a four-speed automatic... |
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Why should I also consider these?
The Mercury Sable is a sibling to the Ford Taurus, though with a slightly dressed-up interior appearance, and we recommend it be kept on the list as Lincoln Mercury dealerships—like Buick dealerships—boast better customer service.
There’s also a lot to like about the Sable, including top safety ratings, a good ride, and surprisingly well-planted handling; all-wheel drive is available on the Sable, and its V-6 engine is matched by a more sophisticated six-speed automatic transmission.
Both the Toyota Avalon and Hyundai Azera are strong competitors to the big Buick, too, with sedate but stylish interiors and nice, well-controlled ride quality.
but only the the Lucerne offers V-8 power.
For those who need to have a V-8, the rear- or all-wheel drive Chrysler 300C might be a possibility.
It’s not as spacious inside and has a choppier ride, but won’t instantly identify you as a card-carrying AARP member the way that the Lucerne or most of these other sedans might.
