Car financing: 2008 Buick Terraza
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. 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
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Buick Terraza 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.
2008 Buick Terraza specs
| Engine | 3.9L 6-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 |
2008 Buick Terraza: every figure
| Displacement | 3.9 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 |
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 2008 Buick Terraza
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V110000 | 2010-03-19 | suspension:rear | THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 GENERAL MOTORS MOBILITY CONVERSION, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE LOW FLOOR MINIVANS. DURING CONVERSION, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM MODIFICATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2008 Buick Terraza
No 2008 Buick Terraza 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. The 2008 Buick Terraza for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the Terraza
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
The figures, translated
Power: the 3.9L 6-cylinder; drive: 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.
It is rated 12.4 L/100 km combined: about 37 litres every 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $19.22, and a 300 km weekend about $57.66. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Inside and out
A tall roof and wide doors make it easy to load people and bags.
Good uses for the Terraza
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits groups, airport runs with luggage and family trips.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Terraza for a week and see how it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.22 in fuel.
Choosing the right one
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Ready to ask?
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 2008 Buick Terraza from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Buick Terraza
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Buick Terraza for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Buick Terraza
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Buick Terraza?
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 2008 Buick Terraza 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 2008 Buick Terraza have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Buick Terraza cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3844.00.
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.