2005 Buick LaCrosse
| MSRP: | $22,835 - $28,335 |
| Invoice: | $20,894 - $25,927 |
| Total: | 3 reviews |
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| Excellent | 2 reviews | |
| Very Good | 0 reviews | |
| Average | 0 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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CarGurus' Review
Looking to refresh its lineup in a quest for younger buyers, Buick scrapped its popular Century and Regal mid-size sedans and introduced the 2005 Buick LaCrosse. With a wheelbase that's two inches longer, the LaCrosse features more interior legroom. Though it sits on the same Buick W platform used for years, Buick claims that 80% of its body parts are new and more heavy duty (thus more durable), and that the suspension has been retuned for better overall handling.
The 2005 LaCrosse comes in base CX, luxury CXL, and sporty CXS trims. The focus is on quality build, comfort, and subdued elegance, rather than blow-your-mind performance. To that end, the CX and CXL use the old 3.8-liter, 200-hp V6 that has been hanging around since 1979. The much sportier CXS features a 3.6-liter, DOHC V6 at 240-hp, plus a stiffer suspension and Magnasteer electronic steering. All trims come with a 4-speed automatic. Buick is touting its QuietTuning system in the LaCrosse, where they have added extra sound absorption, insulation, and thicker seals to reduce road noise for a quieter ride.
The mid-size sedan seats five, though if you add an optional front bench seat, you could fit six. Base CX comes well loaded with power features and cruise control, and as you move up the line, you get ABS brakes, traction, leather seats, and split-fold rear seats. Favorite options are remote start, heated seats, and a sunroof.
The redesigned 2005 LaCrosse seems to have won fans. Many owners say the handling is precise and cornering tight. The new 3.6 V6 engine is powerful, with good acceleration, yet smooth and quiet. There is plenty of front legroom to make long rides comfortable, and the overall look of the car is very high-end. Biggest complaints were the poor gas mileage and the lack of a handle on the trunk.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 2 reviews | |
| Very Good | 0 reviews | |
| Average | 0 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“New Car For The Old.”
I had to drive this boat around after my Sentra got wrecked. Now, I'm not saying this is a bad car, but it's the opposite of my taste. This car completely isolates the driver from the outside world. Y... More
“2005 Buick Lacrosse "ss X"”
Great car with the legendary 3.8 engine. Great performance for an automatic, but the transmission gets a little temporamental sometimes. Cheap to maintain, great on gas (26 mpg pretty much all the tim... More
“Very Luxurious And Comfortable Sedan!”
beautiful interior and exterior, excellent 3.8L engine.! More
“This Is Not Your Fathers Buick. It Is One Of The Best Cars On The Market. ”
This is a great riding car. It is peppy and handles very well.It has great appointments inside and out. The trunk could be a bit larger.I only have two people in my home at this time so the small lugg... More
“A Surprising Buick.”
To be honest when I first saw this car, I had negative impressions of it. I thought it was going to be like the stereotypical Buick which I consider only worthwhile for an elderly person. Turns out th... More
“Great Buick Filled With Features”
My dad bought this one. It's nice and all, but the dashboard seems huge. Other than that it is not overly sporty, but it is pretty comfortable. More
“My 2007 Buick Lacrosse Cxs”
Car gets great gas mileage, has 240hp and looks great. I purchased this car to replace a Lincoln LS, this car is 10 times the car that the Lincoln was. Very nice looking, soft leather, sunroof, X... More
“Good Overall.”
A solid sedan from Buick, but I'd highly suggest the 3.6L engine, as the 3800 is unrefined and underpowered. More
2005 Buick LaCrosse Trims
| MSRP: | $22,835 |
| Invoice: | $20,894 |
| MSRP: | $25,335 |
| Invoice: | $23,182 |
| MSRP: | $28,335 |
| Invoice: | $25,927 |
2005 Buick LaCrosse Articles from Around the Web
- research.cars.com — http://research.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?makeid=7&model... More
- autos.msn.com — First Time Buick Owner (46 more reviews on MSN Autos). More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 2005 Buick LaCrosse... More
- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 2005 Buick LaCrosse... More
- www.edmunds.com — This car drives very smoothly over any bump in the road. (124 more reviews available)... More
- www.edmunds.com — The LaCrosse is an all-new premium sedan replacement for both the Century and Regal sedans. More
- www.theautochannel.com — TheAutoChannel.com's review of the 2005 Buick LaCrosse... More
- autos.msn.com — Safety ratings for the 2005 Buick LaCrosse CX... More
- www.carsurvey.org — Owner review of the 2005 Buick LaCrosse CX... More
- autos.msn.com — Another great car from Buick...8 owner reviews of the 2005 Buick LaCrosse CX... More
- www.carlislemediasite.com — 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS: This is not your father’s Buick... More
- www.autofieldguide.com — Review of the 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS... More
- autos.msn.com — Nice but not perfect...Read 16 reviews of the 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS... More
- www.edmunds.com — Safety features and ratings for the 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL... More
- www.carsurvey.org — Owner review of the 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL... More
- autos.msn.com — Great midsize and mid-priced car...24 owner reviews of the 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL... More
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