2000 Buick LeSabre Custom review from North America
"Ride and style best in any class"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Windows, starting with the drivers, r/f window then the left rear. around the 24,000 mile mark.
The Dash cover started shrinking pulling away from the forward section aft of the window screen. Has also started buckling in-front of the steering wheel.
Around the time of the recall for leaking intake manifold at the servo. Ingested anti-freeze, burned out the c-converter and muffler assembly the dealer did make all repairs, though. I did have to return the vehicle, after they had replaced the tail pipe assy, they had forgotten to do the recall so I returned for the repair.
Which they did, it still leaks when the temperature drops till the engine warms up.
Just replaced the brakes today. 56,000 almost missed it. the warning devices are too small, didn't hear them. found it on a tire rotation prior to a long trip.
It's been a very good running auto except for the two items windows and engine I still love the car. I don't like composite intakes they may be cost saving light weight etc. but they are junk and I told Buick so.
General comments?
I will continue to buy LeSabres, My first car was a Buick and so will my last. considering the alterntives Buick is still the best buy for the money. I've have owned others, Buicks still rank above the others.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 231 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 1 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick LeSabre |
| Date of Entry | 3rd August, 2004 |

