1983 Buick LeSabre Limited review from North America
"Sleeper buildup car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
C3 engine control system and A/C and engine were all faulty when first purchased. Engine was replaced with remanufactured Jasper engine (for $1500) at about 110,000 miles.
A/C not functional when I bought car (for $2500, car body & enterior were near flawless) but repaired and retroed to 134A.
C3 system was unstable (does what it is intended to do... be stingy with the gas!) so it was replaced.
General comments?
Underwent a major project where the C3 system was scraped in favor of Edelbrock Performer Package (carb, cam, intake manifold, double roller timing chain) w/Edelbrock Signature Series valve covers, air cleaner, & Mallory vac. advance distributor w/ ign box & coil.
Car runs strong for a V6, but gets only 8-12 mpg, (carb may be running rich). Silver/gray with cream top & Cragar S/S wheels, BF Goodrich T/A tires. If 4-door GN existed, it might look like this.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 102900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th October, 2000 |