Representative photoExecutive car service: 2008 Buick Lucerne
Executive car service for the 2008 Buick Lucerne. Rated 12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). Request one, or rent a similar car now.
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km
2008 Buick Lucerne specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.8L 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 | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 | $20.31 |
2008 Buick Lucerne: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 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$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $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.
Cost to drive the 2008 Buick Lucerne
From the EPA combined rating at $1.55 a litre (our current Toronto price setting). You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup, so this is what you pay for the driving.
| Powertrain | Uses | 100 km | A 300 km weekend | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cylinder, Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | $19.22 | $57.66 | $192.20 |
| 4.6L 8-cylinder, Front-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | $20.31 | $60.93 | $203.10 |
Executive car service: the 2008 Buick Lucerne
Searching for executive car service? Here is the 2008 Buick Lucerne: what it is like and how to rent it. Chauffeur bookings are by the hour, two hours minimum; send a request and we reply with the vehicle we can offer and the price.
Specs, explained
It is powered by the 3.8L 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.
A combined rating of 12.4 L/100 km works out to about 37 litres per 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $19.22 at our price setting.
Practical details
As a large sedan, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The EPA lists 481 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who rents the Lucerne
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Getting this car from us
Your request can name this exact car; the offer confirms what we can give you. None in our fleet right now; ask and we look for one for your dates. Meanwhile, 6 similar cars are listed below. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
What to have ready
Ontario G2 or G licence holders aged 18 and up can request a car. Drivers under 26 pay a young driver fee for each day, shown on each car's page. We check that the card and the licence carry the same name.
You need one of three things in place for damage to the car: OPCF 27 on your own policy, a credit card that covers rentals, or the CarmaCars Protection Plan. A deposit is held for every rental, about 1 hour before you get the car. Every driver's licence and identity are checked before we confirm.
Requesting a car
First, a request: the car you like, when you need it, and where. No payment yet. A person checks the request and sends you an offer with the full price. Pay when you approve, not a minute before.
The rates you see on a car's page are the rates in your offer. A week or more is priced at the weekly rate, from 7 days. Leave at least 2 hours between your request and the pickup.
Make a request
If a car here fits, request it for your dates.
Cars and prices
The closest cars to this page on CarmaCars, ready to book now, start at $60 a day (2022 Chevrolet Malibu LS), $400 a week and $1,500 for 30 days. Want this exact car? Request it and we look for one for your dates.
A trip of 7 days or more is priced at the weekly rate, and one booking runs up to 365 days.
2022 Chevrolet Malibu LS: $60 a day, $400 a week, $1,500 for 30 days, a $500 deposit and 200 km a day included (standard, 5 seats, automatic (cvt), gas).
2019 Volkswagen Beetle: $70 a day, $450 a week, $1,600 for 30 days, a $500 deposit and 200 km a day included (standard, 4 seats, automatic, gas).
| Car | Day | Week | 30 days | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Malibu LS | $60 | $400 | $1,500 | $500 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | $70 | $450 | $1,600 | $500 |
What you need to rent
Drivers must be 18 or older at pickup. A young driver fee applies by age: 18 to 20, $35 a day and 21 to 25, $20 a day; from 26 there is none.
Licence: an Ontario G2 and G licence, valid for the whole rental. A licence from another province or country, an international one with its permit included, is accepted on a request and checked by a person before we confirm.
An additional driver costs 25% of the daily rate for each day, and meets the same rules.
Third-party liability coverage is included in every rate. For damage to the car you need one of these before pickup: OPCF 27 on your own auto policy, Your credit card’s rental coverage and The CarmaCars Protection Plan. A claim on our fleet policy costs you the $2,500 deductible.
The deposit is a hold on your card, $500 to $5,000 depending on the car, never a charge.
At pickup, bring your original licence and the card you paid with.
Book at least 2 hours before pickup.
Cancelling: 95% back within 24 hours of booking when pickup is 48 hours or more away; 75% back 48 hours or more before pickup; 50% back 24 to 48 hours before; nothing back later.
Other standard fees, from the fee schedule: ldw (loss damage waiver) $30 a day, vlf (vehicle licence fee) $20 a day, t&ldw (theft and loss damage waiver) $35 a day, pap/pec (personal accident and effects coverage) $12 a day, smoking $300, cleaning $75, baby seat $15 a day, deductible $2,500, recharging: per 10% of battery $10 each, winter tire $15 a day, lost key or fob: fee $50, pet cleaning $150, cleaning, excessively dirty (heavy soiling or odour) $300 and toll: administration fee per toll invoice $15.
| Fee | Amount, before HST |
|---|---|
| LDW (loss damage waiver) | $30 a day |
| VLF (vehicle licence fee) | $20 a day |
| T&LDW (theft and loss damage waiver) | $35 a day |
| PAP/PEC (personal accident and effects coverage) | $12 a day |
| Smoking | $300 |
| Cleaning | $75 |
| Baby seat | $15 a day, up to $75 |
| Deductible | $2,500 |
| Recharging: per 10% of battery | $10 each |
| Winter tire | $15 a day, up to $150 |
| Lost key or fob: fee | $50 |
| Pet cleaning | $150 |
| Cleaning, excessively dirty (heavy soiling or odour) | $300 |
| Toll: administration fee per toll invoice | $15 |
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Executive car service: the 2008 Buick Lucerne
Can I rent a 2008 Buick Lucerne in Toronto?
Yes, on request: send a request for this exact car and we look for one for your dates. Meanwhile 6 similar cars are ready to book below.
How much does fuel cost to drive the 2008 Buick Lucerne 100 km?
About $19.22 for fuel, from the EPA combined rating of 12.4 L/100 km (3.8L 6-cylinder, front-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic) at $1.55 a litre. You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup.
How old do I need to be to rent?
18 or older at pickup, with an Ontario G2 or G licence valid for the whole rental. Drivers aged 18 to 20 pay a young driver fee of $35 a day, and 21 to 25 pay $20 a day.
How much is the deposit?
Between $500 and $5,000, depending on the car. It is taken about 1 hour before pickup, never when you book, and the balance is released within 7 business days after you return the car.
What coverage do I need?
Third-party liability is included in the rate. For damage to the car itself, have your own policy (OPCF 27), a credit card with rental car coverage, or add the CarmaCars Protection Plan, priced in your offer by car and driver age. At $2,500 or more we claim on our fleet policy and you pay the $2,500 deductible.
Can the car be delivered?
Yes, anywhere, including Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Delivery starts at $75 plus the distance from our location, priced in your offer. Collecting the car yourself is free.
How much does it cost to rent a car with CarmaCars?
From $60 a day, $400 a week or $1,500 for 30 days before HST, on the cars listed today. The deposit is $500, depending on the car.
How old do I have to be to rent with CarmaCars?
18 or older at pickup. Drivers under 26 pay a young driver fee from $20 a day.
Which licences do you accept?
An Ontario G2 and G licence. Licences from other provinces and countries, with an international permit where needed, are reviewed by a person before we confirm.