I have a Buick Lesabre collectors edition, with 19.607 original miles on it. It was a women who had it from day one. The car was garaged most the time. Mechanical it is sound, almost new. It runs strong and is very quiet. The only problem is the paint on the trunk and some surface rust. A great car.
I have a 1983 Buick LeSabre. It has the 307 V-8 with 334,728 miles on it, never has been rebuilt. If yours has That 307 in it with only 19,000 miles, that engine will still be hauling A$$ long after you're dead. Its the last car you will have to buy. And don't worry about gas, this car makes up for that in comfort and reliability. Believe me I know!!!
I have a 85 Buick LeSabre Collectors Edition with the 307. I need body parts badly; a front clip, hood, right passenger fender, bumper. I am having trouble finding good parts.
The car got hit by my husband in the fender, and then my brother in law hit a deer and totally wrecked the front. The rest of the car is nice and rust free.
I will not destroy this car; it is an extra that I've had a long time, and I've become very attached to this old man. The motor is awesome yet 135,000 miles. Help!
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I have a lot of parts for these cars. Bit I live to far away from you I am assuming. I have a 1983 buick lesabre with well over 300,000 miles on it, and runs the same as when I bought it. When I got the car it had about 100,000 so I have gotten my moneys worth. It has the 307 V-8.
I haven't gotten around to getting the cosmetic parts I need for my 1985 Collector's Edition either (plastic bumper fillers and a few pieces of chrome trim). The parts aren't easy to find locally, at least in my area- Utah junkyards don't have anything 23 years old!
As an update, my Buick has been a solid, dependable, and wonderfully comfortable daily driver since I picked it up in California over half a year ago. The AC compressor needs to be replaced before I can get the R12 filled. I was quoted $1,000 for the job- so that'll have to wait awhile. Because it was a Cali car, they used water instead of antifreeze (and stupid me didn't check) so a few weeks back the radiator froze and cracked. I bought a brand new one with a lifetime warranty ($170) and installed it myself in under an hour. I'm no mechanic, but these big old cars are very easy to work on! A socket wrench, pliers and a screwdriver was all I needed.
I'm going in this afternoon to get the fluids and filters changed, as I should have last year. The bottom line is, if you take care of these cars, they will take care of you... for decades, if not longer. As someone else said, the extra money you may pay for gas is more than made up for in other ways- fewer/easier/cheaper repairs, comfort, and incomparable roominess. Not to mention, SO much safer in an accident than any newer car!
I'm really happy I have my Collector's Edition. Nice ones are getting increasingly rare. Plus, in another decade or so, I can start dropping in on car shows ;)
-CharredPC
I got an 85 Buick LeSabre coupe... boy I love that car its white with maroon interior. it rides so smooth. its almost in great condition. got it for 500 not bad I think...
307 powerful??? Are you guys serious?? The best thing that guy could of did was put a 455 in the car... now at least it goes...
I have an 86 Parisienne with the 307 4bbl, and the car is a DOG!!! Size, comfort and reliability; it's great!!! Never left me stranded with 260,000 on the clock, but just not powerful at all.
Gray ghost (Nathan) from Ocala, Florida. I have a 85 Lesabre Custom that I love to death. I first owned a 85 limited 4 year's ago and like a jackass sold it. Now that I have a second Lesabre I would replace, rebuild or restore just to keep it. Nothing is better. Give me a call or email if you want to talk Lesabre. 352-497-6335 gryghst1969@yahoo.com.
I have a 85 LeSabre. I don't know if it's a Custom or not. Yes it is a boat, but I love it.
I bought it with 113,000 miles on it for $700. It's not the best on gas mileage, but it's a champ. I think the 307 isn't enough power for the car, but it's not too shabby. Mine can't rip the tires off or anything, but I have in front of my house between the tar and gravel.
I do want a new car but I don't know if I can let her go. Give me some reasons why or why I shouldn't get rid of her. notskeered10417@hotmail.com
I found a 1985 Buick LeSabre Collectors Edition with the 307 here in Arizona last week for $550.00. It was well maintained with the exception of some sun fade on the hood and roof. Interior looks new and has new tires and brakes. Air blows cold and heater is hot. One little ding in the original paint. Has 141,000 original miles and I am the third owner. I've driven it to Vegas and back here to Bullhead, Az with no issues. Figure it will be a great first car for my daughter who is taking drivers training soon and loves the big boat. I couldn't believe after I drove 100 miles to look at it that everything on the car worked. $550 bucks well spent.
Oldsmobile engines aren't really big or small blocks like Chevy. They are long stroke 400, 425, 455 or short stroke 260, 307, 350, 403 (Pontiac has a similar setup though they're small bore, large bore) hence you can swap engines without changing everything. A 455 will bolt right into the 307's mounts, you could use the same trans but the TH200R4 isn't designed for a lot of torque. Intake and exhaust manifolds are different but you can swap cylinder heads, fuel pump, water pump, brackets and accessories.
The 1985 to 1990 307's use roller cams, small port heads and intake manifolds. Making them no good for suping up. The earlier 307's used basically the same cylinderheads as the 350 and 403, allowing aftermarket intake manifold swaps.
The pre 85 307 HO used a stock 455 replacement cam that boosted HP from 140 to 180 HP. PAW has cheap 260-270 degree advertised duration cams that work even better in a 307 (makes an honest 225 HP and 300 ft lbs torque when used with headers or early 70's 350 CID dual exhaust manifolds and a reworked Q-jet) or mild 350. Headers made to fit 70's Cutlass's or 403 TransAm's will fit most big RWD GM's.
These large cars are known for wearing out springs and shocks, so you should order heavy duty cargo springs or for extra lift (for big block swaps and towing trailers) buy springs made for the Cadillac or Caprice Classic limos.
The 1987 to 1990 Buick and Olds wagons with the 307 and overdrive trans came with posi traction rear ends with better gears 3.27:1 or 3.43:1, which is the best swap for earlier sedans with their lame 2.41:1 or 2.73:1 ratios. If you can't afford a stronger transmission from a speed shop look for one out of a Buick Grand National TH200R4 (the TH700R4 never came with the BOP bolt pattern). Caddies used thicker sway bars that will bolt right in. And the 1996 Chevy Impalla SS sway bars or quick ratio steering box are also bolt in upgrades.
I found out today that I've inherited my aunt's 1985 Buick Lesabre Collectors Edition. It's mint with only 21,000 miles, garage kept. It has all the maintenance records. I personally helped her pick it out new in the dealer show room in 1985. I'm semi-retired and not in need of another car or the money if I sell it. If I put classic plates on it, is it worth showing off at classic car shows?
To 12:39: KEEP THIS CAR. Any mint condition, numbers-matching (i.e. all original) car with this mileage will only appreciate. Some tips, however:
1) If the paint is starting to oxidize (get dull) go over the entire car with a VERY MILD, NON ABRASIVE rubbing compound followed by two coats of very high-quality carnauba wax. Afterward, apply two coats of wax in early spring and late autumn regularly.
2) IMMEDIATELY pour a can of seal softener into the crankcase with the oil. Seals dry out on cars based on age, not just mileage. If they are not already leaking, this will help soften and seal them and prevent future leaks. I'm frankly surprised they are not already leaking.
3) Likewise, pour a can of transmission seal softener in the transmission fluid for the same reason cited above.
4) If you have the original window sticker, bill of sale or other such documentation, have it mounted in a frame to protect it, and if you show the car, prop it up inside the trunk for people to view.
Although this is not yet a really unique classic car, each year it will become more valuable since it is (I assume) 100% original. That is a key factor in an older car's value. I attend many car shows and I've seen all sorts of wonderful older cars. I'm a senior citizen and car enthusiast, and sometimes show my mildly modified Ford Mustang. This is a great hobby and I wish you well. The car sounds well worth keeping. We sold a 1977 Buick LeSabre last year that had 277,000 totally trouble-free miles on it. Buicks are awesome cars.
Mooresville, NC Just bought a 1985 Buick LeSabre Collectors Edition, has a 307 V8. Has 98000 original miles. This car is solid has no rust damage must have been garage kept at one time. This car is basically in mint condition, I paid 1800.00 for it from a elderly couple. Best money I ever spent; this car floats like a butterfly.
My plans are to do a little work on it, because the headliner needs replacing. I am going to keep this car forever and pass it on to my kid when I'm gone!
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