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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.
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The Buick Lucerne is one of the last genuinely American full-size front-wheel-drive sedans, and it remains a quietly sensible import for European buyers who want space, a soft ride and V8 availability without paying luxury-brand money.
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Model profile
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.
The Lucerne was a single-generation model that replaced two cars at once — the LeSabre and the top-tier Park Avenue.
Powertrain and equipment
Two engine families powered the Lucerne. The volume choice was GM's cast-iron 3.8-litre Series III V6 (around 197 hp), replaced from 2009 by the 3.9-litre "High Value" V6 with variable valve timing (roughly 227 hp).
The Lucerne was sold only as a four-door sedan. Trim walked up from CX and CXL (V6, cloth or leather, chrome trim) to the CXS (Northstar V8, sportier tune) and, from 2008, the range-topping Super with the higher-output V8, unique fascias and standard leather.
Vehicle selection
Lucernes are plentiful and cheap in the American market, which is exactly why they suit importing. Most surviving cars are V6 CXL examples that spent their lives with retirees, so genuinely low-mileage, one- or two-owner cars are easy to find, often with complete dealer service records. Northstar-powered CXS and Super cars are rarer and command a premium in the US.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figures (US-spec): Full-size four-door sedan |
|---|---|
| Length | Typical figures (US-spec): approx. 5.16 m |
| Wheelbase | Typical figures (US-spec): approx. 2.94 m |
| Kerb weight | Typical figures (US-spec): approx. 1,700–1,800 kg |
| Seating | Typical figures (US-spec): 5 (6 with front bench, early cars) |
| Platform | Typical figures (US-spec): GM H-body (FWD) |
|---|---|
| Base engine | Typical figures (US-spec): 3.8L V6 (Series III), later 3.9L V6 |
| Top engine | Typical figures (US-spec): 4.6L Northstar V8 |
| Power (V6) | Typical figures (US-spec): approx. 197–227 hp |
| Power (V8) | Typical figures (US-spec): approx. 275–292 hp |
| Transmission | Typical figures (US-spec): 4-speed automatic (4T65-E / 4T80-E) |
| Drivetrain | Typical figures (US-spec): Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Typical figures (US-spec): Petrol |
| Production years | Typical figures (US-spec): 2006–2011 (single generation) |
|---|---|
| Suspension (Super) | Typical figures (US-spec): Adaptive magnetic dampers |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The 3.8 V6 is one of GM's most durable engines, but it is known for intake manifold and lower-intake gasket seepage that can let coolant into the oil if ignored — check for a clean, non-milky oil cap.
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.
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
The V6 cars are very durable and cheap to run. The Northstar V8 is smoother and faster but demands proof it has never overheated, given its known head-bolt weakness.
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.
Choose the 3.8/3.9 V6 for lowest running costs and proven durability, or the Northstar V8 (CXS/Super) for effortless performance if the car has a clean cooling history.
Typically several weeks from purchase to registration, driven mainly by ocean transit and the customs and TÜV steps on arrival.
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. These are routine for a US import.
Wear items are best sourced from the US where they are plentiful and inexpensive; many are shared with other GM models and available through European suppliers too.
Many Lucernes come from dry Sun Belt states with minimal corrosion, but always verify each individual car's underbody rather than assuming.
No. We are an independent broker. We locate and import the specific used car you choose and charge for the service, not a dealer margin.
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