1990 Buick LeSabre custom review from North America
"Generally a good car for the age and $"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace the alternator, and EMC when bought.
A/c blower fan control shorted out at 95K. Fan would not turn off.
Center armrest came detached from it base about 90K.
Harmonic Balancer gave out at 100,020.
Now the transmission is occasionally not going into 1st right away or is slipping out of it when slowing to a stop.
The weather striping had degraded above the top window as to let water/rain in. So the head liner has rotted out. Had to re caulk it myself with silicone.
General comments?
I think most of the problems are just age and normal wear related.
The car seems to be in generally good shape for it's age.
It seems as if it were made well.
Of course we Americans do "full size" best.
It gets OK gas mileage on the freeway (20 +). But not too good city or when using a/c (14-)
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  | If you're looking for a great older car, this is the one to buy |
| Just okay |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100500 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2005 |