Trim Report

Buick LaCrosse Essence2008

Includes:LACROSSE|Essence
$1,700
Starting From
86
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 86 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,700
Max $28,900
From $1,700
Fresh

Essence Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,490
$3K–$10K
11 listings115,909 avg miles
Avenir
From$13,998
8 listings|$14K–$25K
CX
From$1,500
53 listings|$2K–$15K
CXL
From$1,500
114 listings|$2K–$14K
CXS
From$3,700
33 listings|$4K–$11K
Essence
From$1,700
86 listings|$2K–$29K
Leather
From$1,200
163 listings|$1K–$21K
Preferred
From$8,000
10 listings|$8K–$23K
Premium
From$600
170 listings|$600–$26K
Sport Touring
From$8,499
7 listings|$8K–$17K
Touring
From$4,975
10 listings|$5K–$12K

2008 Buick LaCrosse Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick LaCrosse Essence

Location data for all 2008 Buick LaCrosse trims combined

40States

Illinois has the most inventory at 8%, with options spread across 40 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Buick LaCrosse Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Buick LaCrosse trims

Elevated

The 2008 Buick LaCrosse has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 250 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
250
Complaints
12
Crashes
6
Fires
Recall Findings
15V5190002015-14-08
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 250 owners have filed complaints about the 2008 Buick LaCrosse. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags57
02Exterior Lighting49
03Electrical System37
04Electrical System,exterior Lighting9
05Electrical System,latches/locks/linkages7
250 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick LaCrosse Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Buick LaCrosse trims

19–21mpg combined
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16-17city
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24-28hwy
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$2,100-$3,050/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse returns 19–21 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Lacrosse/Allure - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city28 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Lacrosse/Allure - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Lacrosse/Allure - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2008 Buick LaCrosse Essence FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Essence compare to other Buick LaCrosse trims?

with 86 listings tracked, the Essence sits in a specific spot in the 2008 Buick LaCrosse lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2008 Buick LaCrosse page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Buick LaCrosse Essence?

The Essence shares its core mechanicals with other Buick LaCrosse trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for air bags issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2008 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Buick LaCrosse Essence?

The best model year for the Buick LaCrosse Essence comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Buick LaCrosse overview.

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