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1G4HD57266U254241 — 2006 Buick Lucerne Cxl — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2006 Buick Lucerne Cxl

Lot #43078449 · VIN 1G4HD57266U254241

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What does the damage type «Mechanical» mean

"Mechanical" flags a fault with the engine, transmission, or another major mechanical system. The exterior may look pristine, but buying without understanding the specific issue is a considerable risk.

What may be damaged

engine or gearbox
cooling system
fuel system
drivetrain

What to keep in mind

high repair cost — from $1,500 to $10,000+
vehicle often does not start or drive

Our advice: Only bid on these lots if you own a workshop or have a clear understanding of the exact fault. A free expert consultation can help you assess whether the numbers make sense.

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

Expert lot reviewBefore bidding, our expert analyses photos, VIN history and damage — an honest verdict plus a full turnkey budget.

Ocean freight insuranceFull-value coverage for the duration of shipping. Terms stated in the contract before departure.

Transparent customs clearanceImport duty, excise and VAT per customs code — full breakdown in the contract before your bid.

Photo report at every stageBid → warehouse → port → handover. You see your car at every step — by email and on Telegram.

Auction IAAI · Lot #43078449

Final bid200 USD16% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 1 275 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine634 139 ₴≈ 14 235 USD

1 · Auction price500 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT9 199 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker875 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1G4HD57266U254241 history

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Auction dates are shown in US auction time (ET), regardless of your timezone settings.

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IAAI

Sep 25, 2025

Sold

200 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Buick Lucerne 2006

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 330. Of these — crashes: 29, fires: 2.

Most-reported systems

Electrical System
101
Structure
59
Steering
43
Air Bags
35
Latches/Locks/Linkages
24
Engine
21

Official recalls

Electrical System
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
NHTSA campaign: 14V355000
Electrical System
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
NHTSA campaign: 08V441000

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2006 Buick Lucerne Cxl

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What does the damage type «Mechanical» mean

What may be damaged

What to keep in mind

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

VIN 1G4HD57266U254241 history

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