24th Sep 2012, 11:43
My '06 Allure (Lacrosse) has turned 64,000 miles, and begun to consume about a quart of oil between regular changes.
I thought the 3.8 L engine was bullet-proof, also, and almost had the big-one when 'low oil' prompt was displayed.
Due to a recent shoulder replacement, I've been lax in checking the oil, relying on any driveway droppings to be my guide.
Check the level every 500 miles is my advice.
19th Mar 2012, 17:10
I have owned 3 Buicks, and they have all been very reliable and comfortable cars. The newest one (a Lucerne) isn't as nice as my Park Avenues, but I still think you get a lot more car and luxury for your buck, as opposed to Toyota. These days the reliability is about the same too.