2004 Buick LeSabre

Great value for the money.

By TnTeapot (TN) on Thursday, May 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 111,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have driven this car for seven years, and truthfully have not had any problems. It performs just as well today as it did the day I bought it. It is comfortable, quiet, and reliable on long or short trips. It is roomy with a large trunk and seating is comfortable. I am not ready to sell it."

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Wonderful car comfortable ride great gas milege

By tinkerman2 (CA) on Monday, April 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 140,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"The last few trips of up to 1000 miles, I averaged 26mph., with ac on. I can't say a thing bad about the car. I think "Kelly Blue Book" is low on this car."

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Bought used from one own who took excellent care

By Photo Chick on Monday, April 01, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 171,000

Pros: "Beautiful car"

Cons: "Transmission & Radiator Probs. DIC doesn't work"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Bought used at 170+ miles and within one week of driving, noticed it was shifting hard. At week three it ran hot on idle and I found it was from leaking coolant. Now I'm in the process of finding out the cause of all of the above and hoping the coolant leak isn't a crack in the head... The Driver's Instrument Controls are not working, but I knew that upon buying the car. It's a pain in the rear to have to track mileage by the odometer upon gas refills but atleast a chimer sounds when it's running low on fuel. I don't like the steering. It's too touchy."

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I like this vehicle it rides good

By milk man (OH) on Tuesday, March 26, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 106,393

Pros: "nice to drive"

Cons: "22mpg"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 5

"The only thing with this car is that there is one lifter that is bad and there is a leak in the intake manifold and it is costly to repair"

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Solid, safe, reliable car.

By A.L. (MD) on Friday, March 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 108,000

Pros: "Pros: Great ride, handling, fuel economy"

Cons: "Cons: Bad OEM power window mechanisms"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"The 2000 LeSabre was purchased new. The car has been used as the primary commuter car for the family and been on many long road trips. The biggest frustration with the car over the years has been the power window mechanisms on several windows failing. For a while there it seemed one window a year would fail. The local Buick dealership repaired the windows even after it was out of warranty. After the third failure, I requested to see the failed part. This is when I learned GM used cheap Korean made power window motor mechanism that have plastic pulleys that crack in the heat of the sun. After 13 years the engine still runs as strong and is as quiet as the day purchased. This may be attributed to the use of only Mobil 1 Synthetic motor oil used for the life of the car, with one quart Dura Lube substitution right before the winter months. At about 90000 miles the ignition module seemed to malfunction. It was not easy to troubleshoot since the car still ran and the error code the car displayed wasn't much help. I was able to determine the solution through the help of Buick forums. For less than the cost of taking the car to a repair facility, I was able to easily replace the ignition module, all the coils, spark plug wires and the spark plugs. (I figured since the car had 90000 miles, it was time for a tune-up.) When I replaced the ignition module, which bolts onto the engine block via a shelf, I noticed allot of road salt that may have added resistance to the ground circuit of the coils. Once this repair was completed, it seemed to give the car a little more horsepower. The fit and finish have maintained very well over the years. The interior is quiet and clean as the day purchased. The handling is incredible for a full size front wheel drive car. The car goes where you want it to go, even during panic stops under rainy conditions. You have to really punch the gas pedal hard and sharply steer from a stop, to even begin to feel any torque-steer. For a large car it is very agile while economical on gas. The ride is soft, but the car is responsive. When I test drive newer cars I use this car as the standard to match or beat. I would recommend this car."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Hoping for the best

By kirpal (VT) on Tuesday, March 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 110,000

Pros: "Interior,fuel info,gauge info,radio, ride, room"

Cons: "failed brake lines, spooky transmission,"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"I bought this 2002 Buick Lesabre Custom 6 months ago. I was disappointed to have to replace all the rear brake lines and 2 front brake lines. The car is only 11 years old! My 20 year old Taurus had similar problem. I like the ride,the interior, the gauge and fuel info,the radio. The transmission had serious problem of banging into 3rd on the downshift. It was dramatic, loud, and you would think it was a death throw. I put Lucas trans fix in and it solved it.I am used to Subarus with never a problem with engine or transmission but not the level of interior or radio and ride of the Buick. So I am hoping for the best with this Buick but the brake lines and transmission have spooked me."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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