Faults:

Quarter window trim on the driver's side rear door fell off.

Replaced knocking front struts and did the sway bar links while I had everything apart.

Both front inner wheel well liners fell off, not sure what kind of material is used but it is not durable.

A/C evaporator had a slow leak, never fixed, traded the car in.

Maintenance items; battery, tires, & brakes over the years.

General Comments:

Pros;

Engine is extremely powerful, acceleration & ride are smooth, although it doesn't absorb bumps and rough roads as soft as Buicks from the past.

The styling is OK for a typical modern sedan. Always thought the large chrome grill and semi-swooping body lines fit the car well. Interior materials were pretty good quality.

Cons;

Wasn't the easiest car to get in and out of. Head room was terrible, especially in the back seat. Too many blind spots with the wide A pillars and bunker-like back window.

Again I prefer the softer suspension on older Buicks.

Also the touch screen can be a hassle with too many buttons and unnecessary features.

If you're looking for what's left as far as an American luxury sedan, this car will do.

To me this is not a full-size car, we have owned a few LeSabres and Park Avenues in the past (rear & front drive versions on both models) and the comfort and interior space were greater.

Rumor has it that the 3.6 engine used in these and other GM cars had a reputation for timing chain issues, which seems common on a lot of modern engines with the VVT system.

Never had these issues, but then again this car was maintained on time by myself.

Faults:

Too new to say.

General Comments:

We have 5 vehicles already. No twins are the same. Just picked this one up. Wanted a large sedan with a trunk. Passed on Cadillac due to reliability of late. Lincoln was another consideration, but decided on Buick. Wanted a large comfortable daily driver to take anywhere without concerns with parking dents or scrapes, taking into work etc. A great all around value.

The newer ones have nice styling, but likely appeal more to the older set. We are now in that category and why not. We like the heads up display, push button start, climate control, back up camera, lane and accident avoidance, and the nice leather interior.

Very quiet and smooth ride. It’s hard to hear that it even started. A lot of amenities.

Reviews on newer ones show high reliability. Nice if you don’t like sitting in a dealer maintenance department.

If you like the idea of owning a large sedan, this is a nice pick. Amazing interior. MPG shows 22 MPG overall on ours. Haven’t had it long enough to comment on issues. There’s a lot of bells and whistles in this car.

If you are into doing oil changes, this appears easy. The oil filter is accessible in the front from the top.