1996 Buick LeSabre LE review from North America
"Good car if GM would step up and recall the manifold gasket"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intake manifold gasket leaked into the engine 3 times, and needed to be replaced 3 times since I have owned it.
General comments?
Good car except for the plastic intake manifold gasket and plenum. It is getting too costly to repair. Next time, I am buying a Toyota Corolla or a VW Golf.
The dealer claims the new manifold gasket is metal, but who knows.
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| Seriously dangerous to drive - be aware! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Firefly |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2009 |