2000 Buick LeSabre Limited review from North America
"Big boat that cruises like a dream"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The out-of-province inspection was very expensive, and the parts were slightly hard to get.
The lights on the car burnt out all at once. It took a bit of effort to replace them, but they were easy to access.
The car had many highway kilometers, so I'm not too surprised by the lights that burnt out.
The tire pressure sensor is reading too low.
A spring broke up front.
General comments?
This car rides like a bed, has plenty of luxury features.
The heated seats work well, as do the heated mirrors.
The electrochromatic mirrors are somewhat slow to respond.
The automatic temperature control works fairly well, but isn't better than the sliders on the Custom trim level.
The sound system works well, as does the compass.
The seats are comfortable, and adjust well, in a lot of directions.
The windows work well, unlike many of the other cars reviewed here.
The self-leveling rear air shocks are surprising at stops, because after a while they bump the car upwards at the rear.
The key fob is a bit touchy, but the trunk-release feature was handy.
The wheels are easy to clean.
The car gets okay mileage in town, 9-16 mpg (34-13L/100km) for such a big boat. But on the highway, the mileage is incredible: 28-36 mpg (12-5L/100km).
It's a great long-distance tourer or commuter, with plenty of trunk space and passenger room.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L OHV V6 3.8 Series III Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 275000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 282000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2009 |