2011 Buick Lucerne for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.5 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.5 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2011 Buick Lucerne for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2011 Buick Lucerne specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.9L 6-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.5 L/100 km | 15.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.9 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.5 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.83 | $20.31 |
2011 Buick Lucerne: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.9 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,566 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Buick Lucerne
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (23), service brakes (6) and vehicle speed control (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V355000 | 2014-06-23 | electrical system:ignition | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year... |
| 10V553000 | 2010-11-05 | electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DTS AND BUICK LUCERNE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES. THE STARTER OR ALTERNATOR CABLE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE. IF EITHER THE STARTER OR ALTERNATOR CABLE IS CONTACTING THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE, THE CABLE COULD WEAR THROUGH... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2011 Buick Lucerne for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2011 Buick Lucerne for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page puts the 2011 Buick Lucerne in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, service brakes and vehicle speed control; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Under the hood
The engine is the 3.9L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
At 11.5 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 35 litres of fuel. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $17.83 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
Being a large sedan, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. With 481 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes a family's bags for a long weekend.
Best uses
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the Lucerne on your commute before you commit to it. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $178.30 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Narrowing it down
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Send a request
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2011 Buick Lucerne from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Buick Lucerne for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Buick Lucerne
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 Buick Lucerne?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2011 Buick Lucerne before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2011 Buick Lucerne have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2011 Buick Lucerne cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3566.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.