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#2273 of 2281 One more ? by bekins2 Sep 27, 2009 (4:02 pm)
The dealer also put new tires on the car and has free tires,oil changes,and car washes for life.You bring the car in after 5,000 they charge 59.00 for the rotation and inspection for these FREE items,after 10,000 its 79.00, for the FREE then back to 59.00 and so on..Is this worth it.I had a mild sroke about a year ago and am not the sharpest knive in the drawer anymore (if i ever was!) so any advice would help greatly and a plan to keep the CXS for a long time.Thanks again folks!! Al Replies to this message: lacrossesoaked (Sep 28, 2009 7:41 am)
#2274 of 2281 Re: One more ? [bekins2] by lacrossesoaked Sep 28, 2009 (7:41 am)
Replying to: bekins2 (Sep 27, 2009 4:02 pm) In my humble opinion: in the car dealership world, nothing is FREE. They are going to make money off of us one way or the other. They are a for-profit business. It may be an educational exercise for you to start a spreadsheet for out-of-pocket expenses you pay for the various services/repairs etc. As for buying the extended warranties: they ain't cheap, even if you pay "just" $200 over the base price. Warranties are insurance policies whereby you pay up front for anything which MAY go wrong with the vehicle. If nothing goes wrong, you lose the bet. IF you are in the financial position to "self insure", you may want to consider this option instead of buying another warranty. Self insure: you have a couple of thousand to spend on repairs without it creating a hardship. We really like our 2005 LaCrosse CXS. We have taken it on several very long trips and it is a comfortable ride. Initially, we had to deal with a nasty water leak which soaked the passenger side flooring but after we (FINALLY) got that fixed, it has been clear sailing since then.
#2275 of 2281 Re: 2008 Buick Lacrosse [dbrad98] by bbb75 Oct 01, 2009 (12:06 pm)
Replying to: dbrad98 (Sep 23, 2009 11:59 am) I had what sounds like the exact same symptoms on my 2002 Grand Prix. Turned out that some sort of wiring harness to the right front wheel ABS/TC equipment needed to be replaced. Besides the warning lights coming on intermittently, it turned out that the ABS was activating periodically, causing the "grab" and "grind" that you mention, generally when I braked and turned the steering wheel at the same time. Since the dealer (kudos to them) diagnosed the problem, and replaced the harness, the problem has disappeared. It could be that this is your problem also.
#2276 of 2281 Dash lights by bekins2 Oct 08, 2009 (12:13 am)
i have a 2005 cxs and the speedo,tach etc dont have enough brightness comparded to the heater butoon lights.I bring the knob up to the almost turning on the dome,but still not bright, anyway to remedy this the dealer says its normal.Yet my brightest setting is like the lowest setting i had on my 06 Impala,thanks for any help. Al Replies to this message: lacrossesoaked (Oct 08, 2009 7:26 am) lacrossesoaked (Oct 08, 2009 9:05 am) kplacer (Oct 08, 2009 3:29 pm)
#2277 of 2281 Re: Dash lights [bekins2] by lacrossesoaked Oct 08, 2009 (7:26 am)
Replying to: bekins2 (Oct 08, 2009 12:13 am) I'll check mine out and let you know but I don't recall having a problem with lack of brightness.
#2278 of 2281 Re: Dash lights [bekins2] by lacrossesoaked Oct 08, 2009 (9:05 am)
Replying to: bekins2 (Oct 08, 2009 12:13 am) Just checked mine and they appear to OK as to brightness although I do have the brightness knob turned to the max position. Assuming your adjuster is the same as mine: you need to pop-out the smaller button inside the larger button (control) which is located to the far left of the steering wheel. Then you adjust the brightness by turning the smaller knob all the way to the right (clockwise). Then push this smaller button back in to lock the setting. Replies to this message: kplacer (Oct 08, 2009 3:29 pm)
#2279 of 2281 Re: Dash lights [lacrossesoaked] by kplacer Oct 08, 2009 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: lacrossesoaked (Oct 08, 2009 9:05 am) I wonder if the sensor on top of the dash is either defective or blocked? That controls the automatic day/night brightness setting for the dash lights. Mine are plenty bright so it isn't a broadly-based problem.   Still loving my 2009. Nicest car I've ever owned.
#2280 of 2281 Buick LaCrosse Super Production Numbers by bbb75 Oct 14, 2009 (2:22 pm)
Does anyone have accurate information as to how many 2008 and 2009 Buick LaCrosse Supers were produced? Thanks!
#2281 of 2281 K&N air filters by bekins2 Oct 16, 2009 (4:11 pm)
Anybody know if these 48.00 air filters really help perform and mpg? A friend told me they work great for a 3.6 like i have on my 05 LaCrosse any help? Thanks

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