Auto loans: 2010 Buick Lucerne
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2010 Buick Lucerne for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2010 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 | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $20.31 |
2010 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 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 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$3,350 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $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 2010 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 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (20), fuel/propulsion system (12) and steering (9). 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 2010 Buick Lucerne for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2010 Buick Lucerne for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 2010 Buick Lucerne for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, fuel/propulsion system and steering; have those parts checked.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain to know here is the 3.9L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 11.8 L/100 km combined, it needs around 35 litres for a 300 km round trip. For 1,000 km, budget about $182.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the Lucerne suits
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Practical details
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Luggage space is rated at 481 litres: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
If the Lucerne is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Lucerne answers the big questions.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2010 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $182.90 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Still deciding?
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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 2010 Buick Lucerne from us first.
Ask us about the 2010 Buick Lucerne
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2010 Buick Lucerne for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2010 Buick Lucerne
Does CarmaCars sell the 2010 Buick Lucerne?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2010 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 2010 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 2010 Buick Lucerne cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
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.