2008 Buick Lucerne

1. Edmunds.com

Edmunds.com editors evaluate the 2008 Buick Lucerne for qualities including safety, interior design and driving experience. They note that buyers partial to domestic brands will probably find the Lucerne a satisfactory performer, but indicate that the average family-car shopper will be better served by a number of alternative choices.

Review: 2008 Buick Lucerne Review, Editors of Edmunds.com

2. ConsumerGuide.com

Consumer Guide performs road-testing for nearly every car and truck, then ranks them against a class average. While Consumer Guide's format for test results can be difficult to interpret, the thorough nature of the performance analysis as well as the editors' value-based recommendations make this a helpful resource. The 2008 Buick Lucerne's ratings are about average for its class, but testers note many of the same concerns with subpar handling reported in other reviews.

Review: 2008 Buick Lucerne Review, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, Mar. 11, 2008

3. The Car Family

"The Car Family" consists of four family members, each of which evaluates 2008 cars from a unique perspective that's especially relevant. In this article, family members comment on dozens of 2008 cars, including the 2008 Buick Lucerne, an "old school" car with "a lot of interior room and quiet ride." However, handling isn't great; the brakes are criticized and the steering is "slow." Fuel economy is a negative.

Review: The Compleat Guide to Family Sedans, The Haskvitz Family, Mar. 21, 2008

4. Motor TrendDetails/Subscribe

While somewhat dated, this head-to-head comparison of the 2006 Buick Lucerne to the Chrysler 300 and Mercury Montego is one of the best with regard to the extensive road-testing. The Montego has been renamed the Mercury Sable for 2008, but none of the models included have undergone truly dynamic revisions since its publication date, so this article is still relevant.

Review: Road Test Comparison: 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL vs. 2006 Chrysler 300 Touring Vs. 2006 Mercury Montego Premium AWD, Bob Nagy

5. MSN Autos

This is a well-balanced snapshot review of the 2008 Buick Lucerne compiled from a number of sources, including Consumer Reports. Editors also offer some limited comparisons to other large sedans in areas such as warranty coverage and pricing, and provide a forum for owner-submitted ratings.

Review: 2008 Buick Lucerne Review, Editors of MSN Autos

6. The Truth About Cars

The Buick Lucerne's most notable traits, according to this single-car review, are its lack of consistency and distinction. Though reviewer Sajeev Mehta gears his review more toward driving enthusiasts than typical family-car shoppers and is somewhat less than enthusiastic about the Buick Lucerne, his observations regarding the ride quality and interior design may resonate with many drivers. This review covers the 2006 model year, but the Lucerne has undergone few changes since then, so this review can still prove useful.

Review: 2006 Buick Lucerne CXS Review, Sajeev Mehta, June 21, 2006

7. Car and DriverDetails/Subscribe

Car and Driver offers only a short capsule review for the Buick Lucerne, but this full-size sedan's assets and shortcomings are neatly summarized here. Editors also produce a numerical ranking measuring the Lucerne's appeal.

Review: 2008 Buick Lucerne Review, Editors of Car and Driver