Car financing: 2010 Buick Lucerne
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 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
We do not have a 2010 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.
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: before you buy
No 2010 Buick Lucerne is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2010 Buick Lucerne, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
What the specs mean
It runs the 3.9L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The EPA rates it at 11.8 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 35 litres. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $54.87 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Space, size and seats
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. At 481 litres, the trunk fits a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Narrowing it down
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 2010 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel.
Ask us
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 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?
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 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.