Trade in: 2011 Buick Lucerne
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.5 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.5 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2011 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.
2011 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 | 13.5 L/100 km | 15.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.9 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.5 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.83 | $20.31 |
2011 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 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 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$3,200 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,566 | $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 2011 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 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (23), service brakes (6) and vehicle speed control (5). 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 2011 Buick Lucerne: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2011 Buick Lucerne; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2011 Buick Lucerne is a big decision; here is the information we have.
A buyer's checks
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Specs, explained
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.
By the EPA's combined rating of 11.5 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 35 litres. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $17.83 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Lucerne
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The EPA lists 481 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Try before you buy
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Try the Lucerne on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Lucerne answers the big questions.
What it costs to run
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.83 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $178.30 at our price setting.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Your move
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2011 Buick Lucerne from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Buick Lucerne for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Buick Lucerne
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Buick Lucerne cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3566.00.
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.