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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Buick
The LaCrosse was Buick's full-size sedan flagship, a quiet, softly sprung cruiser built for long American highways.
Price:7,998.00 USD
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Model profile
The LaCrosse ran across three generations. The first (2005-2009) replaced the Regal and Century as Buick's mid-to-full-size sedan. The second generation (2010-2016) moved onto GM's Epsilon II platform, grew in presence and adopted Buick's more upscale styling with the waterfall grille.
Powertrain and equipment
Across the generations the LaCrosse leaned on GM's 3.6-litre V6. In the final generation the LGX 3.6 V6 produced around 310 hp and paired with a nine-speed automatic, driving the front wheels or, on higher trims, an available all-wheel-drive system.
The LaCrosse was sold only as a four-door sedan; there was no coupe or wagon. US trim walks included names such as CX, CXL and CXS on early cars, and Base, Preferred, Essence, Premium and the range-topping Avenir on the final generation.
Vehicle selection
Because the LaCrosse was a mainstream Buick, used examples are plentiful across the United States, with strong concentrations in the Midwest and sunbelt where Buick traditionally sold well. Many were owned by careful, older drivers, so low-mileage, well-kept cars in the 40,000 to 90,000-mile range are common, and full service histories are frequent. That ownership profile is a genuine advantage for an importer.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): Full-size sedan, 4-door |
|---|---|
| Seating | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): 5 |
| Length (Gen 3) | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): approx. 5,000 mm |
| Main engine | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): 3.6 L V6 (LFX / LGX) |
|---|---|
| Gen 3 V6 output | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): ~310 hp |
| Alt. engine | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): 2.4 L four with eAssist mild hybrid |
| Later base engine | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): 2.5 L four |
| Transmission | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): 6-speed auto / 9-speed auto (Gen 3) |
| Drive | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): FWD, optional AWD |
| Generations | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): 2005-2009, 2010-2016, 2017-2019 |
|---|---|
| Platform (Gen 3) | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): GM P2XX |
| Assembly | The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately. |
| Top trim | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): Avenir |
| US discontinuation | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): 2019 |
| Condition | Detail (US-market LaCrosse): Used |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The LaCrosse is generally dependable, but there are documented weak points. The 3.6 V6 in various GM applications has been prone to timing-chain wear on higher-mileage, poorly maintained cars, so oil-change history matters; listen for chain rattle on a cold start. The eAssist system on the 2.4 cars adds a small lithium battery and belt-alternator-starter that can need attention with age.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
Typical approval work includes fitting or enabling a rear fog lamp, adapting or replacing the headlights for ECE compliance, confirming tyre and rim ratings, and recording the odometer in kilometres.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
No. The LaCrosse was a North American Buick, so importing a used one from the USA is the way to own it in Germany.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The 3.6 V6 is the smooth, characterful choice; the 2.4 eAssist trades some performance for economy. Either is fine with a documented service history.
It can be on neglected, high-mileage cars. Confirm regular oil changes and listen for chain rattle on a cold start before buying.
Yes, after lighting is brought to ECE standard and documentation is assembled during the individual approval.
Usually via container or RoRo from a US port, with inland transport arranged to the loading port first.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker for used US vehicles, with no manufacturer partnership and no margin on the car.
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