2002 Buick LeSabre Custom review from North America
"Nice big family sedan for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coolant leak at intake manifold - repaired under warranty recall.
Broken window regulator - who ever came up with the idea of raising and lowering heavy glass with a 1/4" thick piece of plastic??? I'm not an engineer and I know better! I've heard stories about these costing upwards of $400 to repair. I've seen the parts on-line for $79. I fixed mine for the cost of a wire coat hanger and about 45 minutes of my time.
Gas gauge that reads correctly until the car is shifted into gear. Then it goes crazy. It reads from 3/4 to full until almost empty, then suddenly drops to the empty mark. Probably a bad sender unit.
General comments?
Other than the serious design flaw in the power window regulator mechanisms, this car has been extremely reliable.
Lots of room and comfort. Competent, but not very sporty handling. Amazing fuel economy for a big car. I've had Honda Civics that didn't do any better.
Great buy in a used car. While the sticker was nearly $30,000 new, mine was purchased for $17,000 when less than 1 year old with 16K miles on it. Bargain!
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| Possessed by evil spirits |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 74000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2007 |