# 2006 Buick LaCrosse - Buy used? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** buick\ **Created:** [August 13, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-buy-used/122885 "2018-08-13T17:22:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JeanneDobbins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a698b9/32.png) [@JeanneDobbins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeanneDobbins)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-buy-used/122885/1 "2018-08-13T17:22:35Z")
I am thinking of purchasing a 2006 Buick LaCrosse. I am 85 years of age and need a good reliable car. I have read about lots of problems and am not sure now about purchasing one. ---
**Author:** ![pyrolord314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-buy-used/122885/2 "2018-08-13T17:26:31Z")
ANY car that’s 12 years old could have problems. At this point the maintenance history is far more important than the brand of car. Spend $100 and have any prospective car looked at by **your** independent mechanic for problems before you purchase it. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-buy-used/122885/3 "2018-08-13T17:31:59Z")
Do you not have a friend or family member that can help you. Also when looking at used vehicles as Mr. Pyro says an inspection will give you a better chance of a decent vehicle ( not a guarantee of no problems ) . And you should not get locked in on one brand and if reports make you worry just scratch it off the list.