Hey brandenb. Ally's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Buick Lacrosse CXL FWD with 15,000 miles per year are 0.15% and 45%, respectively. When negotiating your deal on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $2,900 cash incentive that is currently available on 36 month leases of it through Ally. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
However, comparable sales for 2011 show a steady decrease 2011 January 3,771 – (11.2%) decrease 2011 February 8,100 – (2.3%) decrease 2011 March 12,939 – (9.8%) decrease 2011 April 5,649 vs April 2010 5,236 -- (+7.9%) increase Someone had mentioned to whom Lacrosse is losing sales, well it is to the Impala and Malibu whose sales for April were 21,071 and 24,701 units, which represent volume increases of 30.5% and 49.4% ... Read More
I agree with your comments. The point I was trying to make is exactly what you say. The American public will continue to buy whatever they can afford and want - that's why it is America. The resulting problem is that since we do that and some Americans chose to buy say a Hummer for whatever reason and it gets 8 MPG, we, as a nation, use more fuel than if ... Read More
We do pay more taxes on gas guzzlers in form of the tax on gasoline and on any taxable repairs. The American people will buy what they want and at the price they can afford. The Auto companies have to build to the public demands. Of course the public is fickle and will change their minds depending on the days news. Unfortunately the Auto companies cannot change production that quickly so ... Read More
It is not just the mfrs that do not learn. The American public went right back to buying huge inefficient vehicles as soon as the last artificial gas crisis was past. The dealers will have to offer big discounts to move the iron and the public will buy them on sale. Same cycle over and over. No National energy policy other than providing the oil companies with their 6% profit margin ... Read More
Hi kenpomasta. Ally's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Buick Lacrosse CXL AWD with 15,000 miles per year are 0.15% and 44%. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39 month lease are 0.15% and 42%. When negotiating your deal on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $1,900 cash incentive that is currently available on leases of it through Ally. ... Read More
Now I'm in sync. If you remember I was doing my shopping when many of those changes took place. One in particular, H-arm dropped from CXL & CXS, brought back shortly as an option on CXS but not on CXL, at least while I was buying. What was included then became a pricey option package because the H-arm then included full time active suspension damping with sport mode and GY 19" ... Read More
Option pak refers to loading certain models with option packages rather than individually priced options as in the past. For only $3800 as an example you can get say Bluetooth but you have to take sunroof, memory seats and Navigation in the pak. Another approach is to only offer certain options on certain trim levels or models. If you want upscale leather you have to buy the primo upscale model with ... Read More
with the ole "option pack" What pack is that? At current gas prices I'm sure many are looking more closely at mileage figures. Younger people are more interested in the Regal. Not to say the Lacrosse is not appealing to a wider market. It is also likely taking from Lucernne sales since it has already passed its last year and as GM has done with other vehicles reaching end of production, ... Read More
As Regal (Opel Insignia) sales ramped up the Lacrosse sales flattened out about the same time that GM offered the CX in 4-cylinder (soon to be E.assist only) trim with cloth seats. CXL and CXS with leather and upscale options required additional ~$1400 for a V-6 (3.6L) thanks to marketing gurus. The upscale models also came to the dealers with the ole "option pack" and $34-$38,000 MSRP on the window that ... Read More
Dave, my 2011 Lacrosse also vibrates at 1500rpm when in park. I bought the Lacrosse because I can tow it behind our motorhome, 4 wheels down, just start (pushbutton) the engine, shift to neutral,stop the engine. Most automatic vehicles you cannot tow 4 wheels down, you have to go to a manual transmission. After having the baseplate installed on the car for the towbar attachment, and towing the car for 1 ... Read More
I have a 2011 Lacrosse CXS. The car always felt like the tires were out of balance also. I Took the car to the dealership,both the service advisor and the mechanic drove the car and said nothing was wrong and they could not help me.(Less than 300 miles on car) I took it to a independant tire dealer and said the wheels were not true. I went back to the dealership ... Read More
A close look at the sales numbers for the LaCrosse shows the following trend. 2009 Calendar year 27,818 2010 Calendar year 61,178 – 120% increase 2010 First quarter 26,882 2011 First quarter 24,810 – (7.7%) decrease Sales in first quarter of 2010 by months: 2010 January 4,246 2010 February 8,291 2010 March 14,345 However, comparable sales for 2011 show a steady decrease 2011 January 3,771 – (11.2%) decrease 2011 February 8,100 ... Read More
I have not personally driven one with 4 cylinder but I had 09 Malibu LT2 with one. First, let me say there seems to be a trending toward more power being available, however that may stop or slow with gas prices again getting quite high. Many seemed to be OK with Malibu I4 power, even with AT4, but there is a tremendous difference in acceleration when comparing the same vehicle when ... Read More
Hello tortez. Ally's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Buick Lacrosse CXS with 10,000 miles per year are 0.15% and 50%, respectively. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $1,900 cash incentive that is currently available on 36-month leases of it through Ally. GM is also waiving the first month's payment on leases. Car_man Host ... Read More
I had my 2011 CVS in to the dealer today for a complimentary (birthday month!) wash and wax and discussed Banto's comments re: the EnclaveTSB. I also noted to him, after my recent oil change, the sticker the tech put on windshield which said to bring it back in 3K miles. I questioned whether he changed his view of a recommended oil change interval of 5-6k miles on the LaCrosse. On ... Read More
The Red has a lot of metal flake and likely why it is more money. The white tricoat is likely as implied, three coats. Allowing dry time between coats probably slows production. Also the White Diamond is not always the same. My Aurora was white diamond which is a brilliant white with just a slight blueish hue. And that is what seems to be what white diamond should be. The Aurora ... Read More
bwia: Rare bird indeed. Four 1500 mile trips since 7-10 and we have seen a total of FOUR (4) 2010/2011 Lacrosse models and two new regals. since GM sells 4X the number of Buicks in China as in USA they must all be there! The extra cost for certain color choices seems to be a marketing gimmick from our viewpoint. The paint on our "standard" color Quicksliver 2010 CXL looks great ... Read More
My dealer has replaced the shocks and 2 days later the hoods had come down again. Its going back in tomorrow for new shocks again and for sway bar bushings along with spring retainers as they are the source of my rattling sound. Why your dealer does not know of the shock problem is weird to me because its happening with all Buick models of lacrosse's 2010 and 2011. I even ... Read More
2011 Buick Lacrosse I am installing a after market backup caqmera. I want to hook to the backup light inside the trunk. I have found 6 wires. Black/yello stripe,Large plain black, small plain black,Green/right stripe,blue whright stripe, puple/wright stripe. Can anyone idwentify whick ones are the backup lights? I got little to no help from my dealer.
Buick's advertised lease special right now is for a 2011 Lacrosse CXL FWD with an MSRP of $32325, and $329 a month for 39mo/39k mile with $1899 down. $395 termination fee. What rates are used with this special, and to compare what would the rates be for a 2011 CXL AWD on a same 39mo/39k mile lease? Ally or US Bank, not sure which they use as the special or which ... Read More
Hello bxxxmartin. Ally's February base lease rate and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2011 Buick Lacrosse CXL AWD with 15,000 miles per year are 0.15% and 51%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are 2.0% and 46%. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $3,100 cash incentive that is currently available on leases of it through ... Read More
I suggest U go to 2011 Lacross in this format. I don't see any one complimenting buick for the 2011 lacross CXS!! In fact after reading this section, I definately will not buy another Buick!!
Hi Car_man! Can I get the current money factors and residuals for 24 and 36 months, 15k miles per year on a 2011 Buick Lacrosse CXL AWD. Thanks!
Hi 7morsn. I'm not sure if US Bank's residual values are the same as Ally's or not. Ally's current residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Buick LaCrosse CX with 15,000 miles per year is 45%. I'll look into what the US Bank residual value for you. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
Read full article at http://www.automotive.com/2011/12/buick/lacrosse/reviews/index.html A very positive and well written article. Here are a couple excerpts: • “We found that when driven hard, the LaCrosse CXS with the touring package gripped the road well and felt solid and controlled. The touring package includes the best handling components, such as H-arm rear suspension, 19-inch wheels, and continuously variable real-time damping. With this equipment, a very favorable ride/handling tradeoff has been achieved. ... Read More
I am the proud owner (2 weeks now) of a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. Although I love the car, I would not recommend buying one without the rear view assist. You litteraly cannnot see anything behind you. In the 2 weeks that I have been an owner, that beep, beep, beep, has prevented 2 accidents. I was a driver of a 2002 Cadillac Deville which great window views everywhere around the vehicale. ... Read More
awdbl: Very interesting messages from the drive system. Methinks that all three events are a product of the same sensor that may or may not be a mechanical problem. I had an ABS light ( pre message center) and it turned out to be a sensor built into the rear brake hub. Whole hub needed R&R and problem went away. Explanation was salt and corrosion (maybe), but not on a car ... Read More
You've informed me of more than I knew on the AWD version. I'd get it to the dealer immediately. Hoping it is something simple like GM neglected to make sure a connector was properly engaged and locked. If something has failed, then it does not speak well of GM quality or longevity.
Just passed the 1000 mile mark and the message console tells me that the AWD system and the rear axle need service. A few weeks ago the message console displayed the message that the traction control system needed service and then blinked off. Didn't think anything off it since it didn't come back on.... So it looks like I now have a problem with the traction control, AWD, and rear axle..... ... Read More
I interrupt my Caribbean vacation (it’s raining no hiking today) to share this article. “A BMW 535i sedan, loaded with options such as navigation, adaptive cruise control and night vision, costs about $60,000. The vehicle is highly rated and is powered with a 3-liter, six-cylinder engine. Buick's 2011 LaCrosse, with a 3.6-liter engine, navigation, leather and other options costs about $40,000. U.S. sales of the LaCrosse this year have more than ... Read More
Hi carman14. Cool name ;). Ally's January base lease rate and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2011 Buick Lacrosse CX with 15,000 miles per year are 0.15% and 50%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are 2.0% and 45%, respectively. You were right about the $3,100 cash incentive on leases of this car through Ally. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences ... Read More
I am about to buy the 2011 Buick Lacrosse CXL, comes with All wheel drive package. I live near the Canadian border (Quebec) and the weather gets nasty. The dealer tells me I don't need winter tires, because of the AWD. Is this true? I will have kids in the car and safety is my top priority.
Why is there no way to open the trunk without having the key fob on your person? I was doing some work in the garage today and wanted to put something in the trunk that I needed to have in it tomorrow and didn't want to forget. I couldn't open it and had to go into the house to find the fob. My prior Buick Regal GS had a button in ... Read More
EPA has finally released figures for combined mileage of Lacrosse. Go to new cars here and chose buick. It lists lacrosse, 2010 & 2011. The figures shown make me wonder if GM has done another dirty deal with EPA as they did a few years back when making a truck ethanol capable. 2010 shows combined mileage for: 2.4L = 23MPG, 3.0L = 20MPG & 19MPG with AWD, 3.6L = 21MPG 2011 ... Read More
I don't usually reply to my own posts but after Googling around a bit I found this interesting exchange link title in the Enclave section of the Buick threads in this town hall forum. I would have thought that Buick would have corrected by now what is reported there in 2008 and 2009 model year vehicles. The descriptions of downshifting,etc. are very similar to what I have been experiencing. Has anyone ... Read More
Have you visited homelink.com? They have programming help and they have FAQs. I assume they have contact by email for phone where you could give your model for Genie along with your car model for additional help. Homelink: Process: Program a garage door Vehicle: 2011 Buick LaCrosse HomeLink® Location: Visor Door Opener: Genie CAUTION! Before programming HomeLink® to a garage door opener or gate operator, make sure that people and objects ... Read More
If you look at video closely it shows a coin holder and a little cubby for a cell phone or keys. Well, my CXS does not have that coin holder (I wish I had one though) and I had never noticed that cubby before. All this time I thought it was a fuse box. Rainman, I don't know about you but many buyers cross-shopped the Avalon with the Lacrosse. The 2011 ... Read More
Bought my LaCrosse CXS 10/11/10 and just joined Edmunds to post this and find other buyers who have expressed their opinions about the car's cost and buying experience (as indicated by the title). I presume likes and dislikes are found in other threads. I was really looking for a CXS with Nav and NO sunroof. My experience with sunroofs is that I have opened it about 4 times a year. The ... Read More
What type of noise are you hearing? My 2011 CXS has a moaning sound in the steering when turning out of a parking spot or driveway every now and then. I did see in the GM tech service bulletins that there is a problem but at that time a fix had not been found. Is it the intire rack assy. or just a part. I haven't complained about the noise as ... Read More
Seems Buick has a long way to go. This is 2011 CXS loaded other than sunroof and rear seat displays. I've had it 12 days and just over 500 miles. There are some nice things about this vehicle, but: Lacrosse Bad List • Head Rests – A real pain in the neck. You can’t tell me GM is not aware. Just look at the drawing in the owners manual related to ... Read More
For those who bought "Touring Package". The package description tells you which wheel, the special suspension with selectivity, and the tire. The tire specifically says, "P245/40R19 all-season, blackwall tires". The 2011 book listing all options available shows the same info. Buying the "Touring Package", would you expect anything less than an all-seson blackwall touring tire? Nearly all of the Buick cars I've looked at in the past 10 months had Michelin. ... Read More
I just rented a Cadillac CTS all-wheel drive until Saturday (my 2011 CXS was violated in a parking garage.) Wow! What a phenomenal car. Fast, smooth, nimble handling and the size is just right. I wish I had looked at the CTS before I bought the Lacrosse because the ergonomics is just so much better in the Caddy than in the Buick. No visibility or blind spot problems and the arm ... Read More
Which do you actually have, CXL or CXS? I've been shopping since January and at that time the CXL & CXS showed H-arm as standard. Only the base model had 4-link. So I was planning on CXL. Suddenly the H-arm totally disappeared from the site. About mid-year it came back as an option(M&M, more money) on the CXS only. Now for 2011 it appears to be available on CXL FWD as ... Read More
This really isn't broad enough to be a standalone topic, so I've moved the posts to our 2010-2011 Buick LaCrosse discussion.
Purchased a 2011 Lacrosse CXL in August. Passenger visor defective. Dealer ordered new one Aug.12. As of today, Sept.22, no visor. Dealer said they are having trouble getting parts because of the reorganization of GM. We are talking a sun visor here - imagine if it was something needed for the running of the car. The dealer told us to get in touch with Buick Customer service. We have and will ... Read More
"......I am not sure if I want the sunroof. We have hot summers here in Florida. I also usually like a sporty suspension and black interior. I guess I can always order exactly what I want. " Well, I think being in a hot climate, black interior is the last thing you'd want. I have a '65 Buick Wildcat convertible with black vinyl, and whenever it sits in the sun for ... Read More
My 2011 LaCrosse is the 3.6L, V6, and is a CXL model. Even though the MPG you are getting is disappointing, with the larger V6 I didn't plan on getting much better gas mileage. I guess something has to sacrifice, and so far have been totally satisfied with the car.
I test drove both the Lucerne and LaCrosse before purchasing a new 2011 LaCrosse earlier this week. The Lucerne rides like the Cadillac DTS I recently had- very comfortable ride. I have heard the Lucerne is going to be phased out soon for another model. I have not heard the LaCrosse is going to be replaced. I liked both cars very much- but the LaCrosse handles like a sports car ( ... Read More
When I did my research and test drives, the LaCross won hands down over the Acura TL and Lexus ES. I remain convinced that perception still hurts buyers of Buick- its just not fashionable to purchase an American made car; thus the purchase of a Lexus or Acura is more of a status thing. Over the years I have driven a number of cars, and in a way the LaCross reminds ... Read More
Hi stewardrobbins. the last time that I checked, last week, General Motors was not providing lease support on the 2011 Buick LaCrosse yet. It is only running a special financing program on this model, featuring rates of 3.9% for up to three years, 4.9% for four years, 5.9% for five years, and 6.9% for six years. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
2011 Prices paid Well I picked up my 2011 CXS today. Although the experience was a pleasant one it took 4 ½ hours nonetheless. Here is how the deal went down. I ordered a 2010 CXS with the touring package, navigation and blind side alert system with an MRSP of $36,955 and invoice of $35,252. However, when the car arrived it was a 2011 with an MSRP of $38,250 and dealer ... Read More
Just keep in mind, that while I don't like the ES350 or LaCrosse because of their ultra soft suspension and boring/sloppy handling and driving characteristics, just my personal taste of course, the ES350 is 4 years old now and its design/style age is really beginning to show and is in badly need of a redesign, but that most likely won't happen until the end of 2011 as a completely redone 2012 ... Read More
Does anyone know of any changes that will be made to the LaCrosse for 2011?
"But for most people, the car will be for city and highway driving...." ///////////////////////\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ I agree. For 99% of my driving the I-4 would be fine, it's the 4000 lb weight of the car that bothers me. I plan to wait for the 2011 Buick Regal that should weigh about 3300 lbs and will do great with the I-4. I've seen preliminary specs that peg the new Regal's width within a ... Read More
Personally, I like the rear of the TL but the front is a deal breaker for me. Yes, I prefer the 2010 LaCrosse any day of the week and twice on Sunday. I was just watching videos of the 2010 LaCrosse and the Opel Insignia of which it is based. The Insignia won best new car of 2009 in Europe. It also comes in a wagon (Sport Tourer), similar to what ... Read More
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