Car financing: 2012 Buick LaCrosse
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.3 to 12.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 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
- 8.3 to 12.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Buick LaCrosse 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.
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.
2012 Buick LaCrosse specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.6 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 197 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.87 | $17.67 | $18.60 |
2012 Buick LaCrosse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,574 | $3,534 | $3,720 |
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 2012 Buick LaCrosse
- NHTSA lists 4 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 206 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (62), engine (46) and suspension (31). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V764000 | 2020-12-21 | suspension:rear | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New... |
| 14V447000 | 2014-07-23 | seats:front assembly:power adjust | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the... |
| 13V173000 | 2013-05-06 | electrical system | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery... |
| 11V404000 | 2011-08-03 | electronic stability control (esc) | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK LACROSSE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 9, 2011, THROUGH JULY 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS (ESC)." THE STABILITRAK SYSTEM HAS AN INCORRECT... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Buick LaCrosse
No 2012 Buick LaCrosse is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 2012 Buick LaCrosse in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
What to check on the LaCrosse
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
It runs the 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid, with front-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Expect about 25 litres for every 300 km, going by its 8.3 L/100 km combined rating. For 1,000 km, budget about $128.70 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits stop-and-go driving and rideshare or delivery work.
Size and space
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The EPA lists 453 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the LaCrosse on your commute, then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent first, buy later: a week with the LaCrosse answers the big questions.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
What it costs to run
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.87 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $128.70 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Ask us
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 2012 Buick LaCrosse from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Buick LaCrosse
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Buick LaCrosse for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Buick LaCrosse
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Buick LaCrosse?
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 2012 Buick LaCrosse 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 2012 Buick LaCrosse have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Buick LaCrosse cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2574.00.
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.