Vehicle Segment:
        
        
            Full-size Luxury Sedan
        
     
    
    
        
            Competitors 2007:
        
        
            Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis, Chrysler 300, Toyota Avalon, Lincoln Town Car
        
     
    
    
        
            Distinctive Attributes:
        
        
            Comfort-oriented ride, spacious interior, available Northstar V8 engine, QuietTuning technology.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Powertrain:
        
        
            Engine (3.8L V6, 4.6L V8), Fuel System, Emission Control, Cooling System, Lubrication System, Ignition System, Starting & Charging System, Automatic Transmission (4T65-E)
        
     
    
        
            Chassis:
        
        
            Suspension (Front & Rear), Steering (Power), Brakes (Front & Rear Disc, ABS), Wheels & Tires, Parking Brake
        
     
    
        
            Electrical And Body:
        
        
            Body Control Module (BCM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Instrument Cluster, Lighting, Wipers & Washers, Horn, Door Locks, Power Windows, Mirrors, Seats, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Supplemental Restraint System (SRS - Airbags, Seatbelts), Cruise Control, Audio/Visual Systems, Multiplex/CAN Communication, Engine Immobilizer, Keyless Entry
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Routine maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, tune-ups
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostics:
        
        
            Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), symptom-based diagnostics
        
     
    
        
            Repair And Rebuild:
        
        
            Component removal, installation, disassembly, assembly, and overhaul procedures for all major systems
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth Of Coverage:
        
        
            Factory-level, comprehensive detail including step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, and wiring schematics.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Front Impact Driver:
        
        
            5-Star
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Front Impact Passenger:
        
        
            5-Star
        
     
    
        
            IIHS Front Offset Bm:
        
        
            Good
        
     
    
    
        
            Traction Control:
        
        
            Standard (All models)
        
     
    
        
            Stability Control:
        
        
            Standard on CXL and Super models, Optional on CX
        
     
    
        
            ABS:
        
        
            Standard (4-wheel disc)
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Frontal, Side-impact (front and rear outboard), available front-seat mounted side-impact airbags.
        
     
    
        
            Seatbelts:
        
        
            Front pretensioners, load limiters.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Audio System:
        
        
            Standard AM/FM stereo with CD player, optional Bose premium sound system, optional touchscreen navigation system.
        
     
    
    
        
            Parking Assist:
        
        
            Available rear parking assist sensors.
        
     
    
        
            Cruise Control:
        
        
            Standard cruise control, available adaptive cruise control on Super models.
        
     
    
    
        
            Onstar:
        
        
            Available OnStar communication system.
        
     
    
    
        
            Heated Seats:
        
        
            Available heated front and rear seats.
        
     
    
        
            Memory Seats:
        
        
            Available driver's seat memory.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Every 7,500 miles or 6 months, using Dexos approved synthetic oil (check manual for specific recommendations).
        
     
    
        
            Engine Air Filter:
        
        
            Replace every 45,000 miles or as needed based on inspection.
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plugs 3.8L:
        
        
            Replace every 100,000 miles (iridium type).
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plugs 4.6L:
        
        
            Replace every 100,000 miles (iridium type).
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil 3.8L:
        
        
            SAE 3.5W-30 Synthetic (Check manual for specific GM specs, likely meeting GM6094M)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Oil 4.6L:
        
        
            SAE 4.5W-30 Synthetic (Check manual for specific GM specs, likely meeting GM6094M)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid:
        
        
            Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
        
     
    
        
            Coolant:
        
        
            GM-specific orange coolant (Dex-Cool) - 50/50 mixture with distilled water.
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Issues 3.8L:
        
        
            Lower intake manifold gasket leaks (pre-2005 models, less common on 3.8L Series III), occasional fuel pump issues.
        
     
    
        
            Common Issues 4.6L:
        
        
            Northstar engine specific issues can include coolant leaks from head gaskets or oil cooler lines, intermittent power steering pump failures.
        
     
    
        
            Suspension Issues:
        
        
            Front strut mount wear, rear coil spring issues (sagging).
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Issues:
        
        
            Window regulator failures, HVAC blower motor resistor failure.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Buick Legacy:
        
        
            Buick has a long history of producing comfortable, refined, and well-equipped American sedans.
        
     
    
    
        
            Lucerne Introduction:
        
        
            The Lucerne replaced the Park Avenue and LeSabre as Buick's flagship sedan in 2006.
        
     
    
        
            Platform Sharing:
        
        
            Based on the GM G-body platform, shared with other GM sedans of the era.
        
     
    
    
        
            Manufacturing Location:
        
        
            Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly, Michigan, USA
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Jd Power Initial Quality:
        
        
            Typically rated average to above average in initial quality for its segment in its early years.
        
     
    
        
            Consumer Reports:
        
        
            Consumer Reports ratings varied, with some praise for comfort and V8 performance, but mixed reviews on reliability for certain components.