1987 Buick LeSabre review from North America
"Reliable and forgiving workhorse with good performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear Stabilizer bar broke mount in left rear.
Air conditioner has lost freon.
Heater does not work well, coolant restriction to heater core.
Digital dash has faded on lower left side, unable to read fuel gage in sunlight.
Seatbelt recoil spring jammed on driver side.
Rear brake lines rusted out at about 360,000 km.
General comments?
This car has taken horrendous abuse by my hard driving, but has never stranded me or failed to start.
Suspension and brake components are extremely worn, but all original at over 370,000 km.
Engine has gotten weaker and transmission is just starting to slip a bit. Otherwise the drive-train is bulletproof.
Still able to accelerate to highway speed with a minimum of effort. Can reach 160 km/h and cruise comfortably at 125 km/h for long trips.
Recommended reviews
  | 1987 - LeSabre Limited 3.8L V6 The best car I've found |
| 1986 - LeSabre Limited 3.8 Litre V6 My Mechanic's Best Friend |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 280000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 378000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler Reliant K |
| Date of Entry | 8th October, 2002 |