2001 Buick LeSabre review from North America
"I liked the car in its first four years, but now I dread it. I will not buy another Buick Le Sabre."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have been having a lot of problems with my 2001 Buick LeSabre in the past year or so. With only about 30,000 miles on this six-year-old car, I have already had to replace the bearings, rod ties, the water pump, the instrument panel, and more. Each trip to the repair shop costs around $1,000 or more. I cannot believe the car, though comfortable, has such shoddy materials and workmanship. Even after spending multi-thousands of dollars on repairs, the heater/AC lights still don't work properly, and I've given up on making everything perfect on this car.
General comments?
The car was in very good shape in its first three years, when the warranty was in effect. Starting with the fifth year, it started having problems one after another.
What I hate the most is the repair bills are high, $1,000 or more at a time. I think I'd be better off buying a new car--NOT a Buick for sure; I'm not even sure if I'll go with another GM car.
Any recommendations for a reliable, full-size car? How is a Cadillac?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 21st May, 2007 |