How to Buy a Buick

The name Buick is legendary in the auto industry. With a history spanning over 100 years, Buick’s line of automobiles is extremely popular and now features not only cars, but sport utility vehicles and crossovers as well. Buick offers numerous styles and options for those interested in driving a luxury automobile.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Determine the type of Buick you want to buy. Consider the size of your family and the purpose the vehicle serves. A luxury Buick sedan makes a great car for anyone while larger crossovers and sport utility vehicles have more room for a growing family. According to Edmonds.com, the Buick LaCrosse and Lucerne, two luxury sedans, provide plenty of interior space and can seat 5 adults comfortably. The Buick Enclave, a luxury crossover, provides seating for 8 passengers with a spacious interior and sleek new look.
2. Visit a local Buick dealer to drive different Buick vehicles. A sport utility vehicle handles much differently than a sedan so drive both to get a feel for what you like best. Pay attention to the way the vehicle feels on the road and what kind of ride it provides. Listen to the engine inside the interior cabin and examine the interior as well. Make sure the Buick vehicle you choose has all the bells and whistles that you desire. Also, with most Buicks, you will get a 4 year/40,000 mile basic warranty and 5 year/50,000 mile drive train warranty.
3. Shop around other local dealers as well and avoid taking the first deal the salesperson offers. Many rebates and lower interest rates are available and you want to get the best deal you can when buying a new Buick. Browse the weekly sales papers and keep an eye out for good deals. A new Buick LaCrosse can go as low as $23,000 MSRP, depending on the options you want. You can find the Buick Enclave in the $32,000 to $37,000 MSRP range, also depending on extra options.
4. Decide how much resale value means to you. According to a 2006 report, Consumer Reports named two Buick vehicles, the Rainier and Rendezvous, in its bottom ten vehicles for resale value. While Buick has discontinued the Rendezvous, for many the name Buick often is synonymous with rapid depreciation. The same can also be said for many new vehicles though, and if you plan on driving your new vehicle for a long time, a high resale value may not be important to you.