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Used 2006 Buick Lucerne

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2011
2006
Fuel Economy
18 - 20 combined mpg
Horsepower
197 - 275 hp
Engine
2 engines available
Engine Options
  • V6, 3.8 Liter
  • V8, 4.6 Liter
Cargo Volume
17 cu ft
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2006 Buick Lucerne Overview

2006 Buick Lucerne Pricing

2006 Buick Lucerne pricing starts at $3,614 for the Lucerne CX Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $26,990 when new. The range-topping 2006 Lucerne CXS Sedan 4D starts at $3,648 today, originally priced from $35,990.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
$26,990
$3,614
$28,990
$3,804
$35,990
$3,648

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2006 Buick Lucerne models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Lucerne Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Buick Lucerne (2006-2011) a 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 90% recommend it. These figures are based on 438 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2006 Buick Lucerne

"Great car"

"Great car in almost every respect. Just a bit too big for us, but is very enjoyable to drive and better than expected fuel economy. Every time I drive another car and come back to it, I marvel at how much better the suspension is (on the V8 model) than any other car."

"It’s been a great and reliable car for many years,"

"Car is in good shape al around. No damage ever. White in color. Very low mileage"

"The most satisfying vehicle to drive ever."

"The buick lucerne is a Masterpiece machine. The ride quality is unique and extreme comfortable! compared to any other vehicle in its price range. Put some Goodyear Comfortred tires on it and it feels like a Magic Carpet Ride (what i did). The seats are wide, plush and just downright comfortable! The 3.9 V6 is a very satisfying engine it has gobs of torque at extremely low rpms. This is a very very unique advantage that dual overhead cam engines simply don't have. Because there's so much extra torque, if you're patient and drive it correct I've gotten 36 miles per gallon on the highway going 60. Even going 80 I can still get 30 miles per gallon. The way to get very good gas mileage out of this V6 is by accelerating slow and using all the torque to accelerate up to a cruising speed while staying at low RPMs. Once it's in 2nd gear you can get up to your cruising speed without going over 1,200 RPMs!! It's very satisfying to be accelerating up to cruising speed while the engine is hardly revving more than idle! The transmission is very easy shifting and it's tuned for fuel efficiency, due to all the extra torque, and the 4th gear being spaced so efficiently, it really doesn't need a 5th or 6th Gear. It only revvs at 2,000 RPMs going 80 mph. Steering wheel is easy and comfortable to turn. All the buttons on the steering wheel are intuitive and thoughtfully placed, especially the volume buttons which are so easy to find you can feel for the buttons without even having to look down at the steering wheel. The gauges look very cool and modern at night, not to mention with all this Comfort it's still a modern looking Buick, and its stylish from certain angles, the portholes are my favorite ( makes it look very luxurious and modern) and from the tail lights it looks like a VW Passat. Headlights are very effective and light up the road, so are the fog lights and brights. It's very quiet inside you can't hear the powertrain at all, there's no road noise whatsoever. The wind noise is noticeable however it's very low. Buick did a good job with the Quiet tuning! Overall maintenance is very affordable and it costs as much to maintain as an economy car even though it's a super comfortable luxury vehicle! ( because it uses all older and proven technology that is super reliable) Sound system sounds premium and has good sound. AUX port works good without any static. O and did I mention the extreme reliability of this car? These pushrod v6's can get up to 400,000 miles if maintained correct. Pushrods are extremely simplistic and have 1/4 of the moving parts than an overhead cam engine has. Even if you got a check engine light it's about a thousand times cheaper to fix then a dual overhead cam engine. ( trust me I know I had a 2012 Corolla that was super good maintained and it got a check engine light at 60,000 miles. It needed an extremely expensive new cylinder assembly. Which is just utter nonsense and I sold it. In comparison the Corollas engine had dual overhead cam and direct injection. All those newer Technologies inherently cause more expensive repairs and it fails easier because it's too complex) To be honest this vehicle truly is a masterpiece and does not have any disadvantages except for having a wide turning circle. (You get used to it and it's still better than a truck) If you can find a used Buick Lucerne that has been maintained buy it on the spot! Before they're all sold because they've been discontinued. I just so happened to get very lucky with my Buick Lucerne purchase after searching for a properly maintained Lucerne for over a year. the dude selling it was very desperate for money and TitleMax was nuking him with interest and the Buick was about to get repoed so I stepped in and bought it."

Overall 2006 Buick Lucerne Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2006 Buick Lucerne is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2006 Buick Lucerne quality a 4.6 out of 5.

2006 Buick Lucerne Reliability

The 2006 Buick Lucerne receives an average consumer rating of 4.5 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2006 Lucerne Features

According to drivers of the 2006 Lucerne, here are some of its best features:

  • Big comfortable car with great handling
  • Great second car.
  • SUPER NEXT WORLD comfort super affordable
  • E.g. fun to drive
  • Smooth ride, fun to drive, engine has power

2006 Buick Lucerne MPG by Trim

2006 Lucerne CX Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

2006 Lucerne CXS Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 23 MPG

2006 Lucerne CXL Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

2006 Lucerne Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2006 Buick Lucerne front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.

2006 Buick Lucerne Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Traction Control
  • Emergency & Security Services
  • Front Side Airbag
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2006 Buick Lucerne
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.5
Consumer Rating
Based on 438 Consumer Reviews
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93%Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.5
Performance
4.6
Quality
4.6
Comfort
4.7
Reliability
4.7
Styling
4.7

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2006 Buick Lucerne Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
Curb Weight
CX Sedan 4D
$3,614
20 MPG
197 @ 5200 RPM
V6, 3.8 Liter
17 cu ft
227 lb-ft
3764 lbs
CXS Sedan 4D
$3,648
18 MPG
275 @ 6000 RPM
V8, 4.6 Liter
17 cu ft
295 lb-ft
4013 lbs
CXL Sedan 4D
$3,804
20 MPG
197 @ 5200 RPM
V6, 3.8 Liter
17 cu ft
227 lb-ft
3869 lbs
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2006 Buick Lucerne Depreciation

A 2006 Buick Lucerne has depreciated $689 or 20% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $2,657 and trade-in value of $573.

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2006 Buick Lucerne Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
$317
$3,346
$1,339
2023
+ $134
$3,480
$1,544
2024
$297
$3,183
$1,150
Now
$526
$2,657
$573
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2006 Buick Lucerne Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.


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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
3764 lbs.
EPA Passenger
108.0 cu.ft.
EPA Total Interior
125.0 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
18.0 gallons
Front Head Room
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room
42.5 inches
Max Seating Capacity
6
Overall Length
203.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room
58.0 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
1000 lbs.
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
17.0 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
42.2 feet
Wheel Base
115.6 inches
Width with mirrors
73.8 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
17 mpg
Highway
26 mpg
Combined
20 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic
Recommended Fuel
Regular

Performance

Horsepower
197 @ 5200 RPM
Torque
227 @ 3800 rpm
Engine
V6, 3.8 Liter

Warranty

Basic
4 years / 50000 miles
Powertrain
4 years / 50000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Navigation System

2006 Buick Lucerne Safety

Safety Features & Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Traction Control
  • Emergency & Security Services
  • Front Side Airbag
Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Driver Front
5.0
Passenger Front
5.0
Front Side
4.0
Rear Side
4.0
Rollover Rating
5.0

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Price
$3,614
$3,029
$3,227
$2,969
Consumer Rating
4.5
4.4
4.6
4.1
Fuel Economy
City 17/Hwy 26/Comb 20 MPG
City 25/Hwy 37/Comb 30 MPG
City 21/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG
City 22/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity6555
Basic Warranty
4 years or 50000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
5 years or 60000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
197 @ 5200 RPM
155 @ 6100 RPM
161 @ 5800 RPM
155 @ 5400 RPM
Engine
V6, 3.8 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

2006 Buick Lucerne Rankings

FAQs

Is 2006 a good year for a Buick Lucerne?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2006 Lucerne is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Buick Lucerne 2006 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2006 Lucerne is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2006 Buick Lucerne?

The 2006 Buick Lucerne gets 17 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
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