GM did the right thing by producing this car
I just recently replaced the sway bar bushings.
I plan on replacing the dash, and the rear tail light lens.
This car is an awesome car, the ride is smooth, it's got the power when you need it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th March, 2009
A mechanic's special dream!
-not sure if the Presidential is the same as Limited.
I mainly have complaints or the cosmetics of the car. However, when I had mechanical problems with it, they were BIG problems.
First year I owned it- had to replace the exhaust system from the end of the catalytic converter to the tail pipe, but that can be attributed to age.
The cloth on the interior part of the roof was tacked up (by myself) with upholstery tacks for safety reasons (it was a distraction!). Found a corroded cable linking the battery to the alternator, which would cause the car to stall while driving. Also, the driver side window fell off it's track and the passenger side armrest fell off- the window controls where reattached to the door frame without the foam armrest.
Lately, perhaps of age, some days it just refuses to start or it backfires. The plastic part underneath the engine (named?) has split from the screws holding it on, drivers side armrest now falling off and driver side door cannot be locked any longer because it will stay locked- need to kick it open from inside.
I'm surprised I've had this bucket so long. It doesn't run good or look good and barely passes inspections. It's like an evil, ugly Pink Bunny- keeps going & going (usually).
A tank that won't quit-- if you're willing to pay for the upkeep! Not for someone that wants a "nice-looking" car, though.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 12th February, 2008
2 words: Money Pit
An endless money pit!
CV joint, some sort of modulator, starter, heater motor, driver's side seat belt buckle, passenger door lock, air conditing, stereo antenna motor, driver's side mirror stopped working, O2 sensor, the list goes on and on...
Buyer Beware.
Spend a few more bucks and save more in the long run...
Aside from the money spent, it has offered a comfortable ride.
It is reliable when it is not breaking down!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th January, 2006
You bought a 13 year old car, what did you expect!
It's old and has high mileage. Plus there's the possibility that it was neglected or abused before you got it. You can't expect an older vehicle to be 100% reliable all the time. I've had two of these and they've both been great.
Generally a good car for the age and $
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.
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-)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 30th December, 2005
It is a great car
I have had very little go wrong with this car.
What I had done is brakes front and rear and tires.
The crank pulley has gone out twice, the original went bad then the used one went bad.
The right ball joint was changed not to long ago.
Overall the car is great, the engine runs like it was new. It holds 50 pounds square inch of oils pressure, witch means that the main bearings and connecting rods have no play in them.
The interior is comfortable and nice to take on long trips. The dash does not have enough to it, I added a water, volt, and oil pressure gauges to it. Six people can fit comfortable. The seats look like they have very little wear on them.
The trunk is huge it is very nice then I can have my sub woofers in it and still put things in it.
With some modifications it handles like a Bonneville.
To correct a previous comment the Series 1 did not come out until 1992 the engine pre-1992 were not. The Series 1 has a improved intake and a little more horsepower.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 14th December, 2005
17th Mar 2009, 17:32
A kind of fake convertible 'top'.. like a landau roof in cloth, not vinyl.
Regardless of exterior cladding, there are few better used car values than a 1990 Lesabre.