When I bought it last year, the driver side window (power) wouldn't go up. After repeated trips to the dealer's mechanic, no repair lasting longer than 3 days before the window would fall off track, I enlisted a friend to help me fix it once and for all. It took us less than 2 hours, one pop rivet and some duct tape (to reseal the plastic liner) and it's lasted 2 months.
Dash light behind speedometer out, as well as console shifter backlight. Dash too much of a pain to take out, so I'll wait 'til the other bulb goes before replacing.
Someone had done some shoddy tranny work, leading to a leak in the upper transmission cooler line that drained the tranny nearly dry. Have had shifting problems since, growing steadily worse, and will be replacing the tranny fluid (ALL of it) and filter this weekend... and keeping my fingers crossed.
A/C hasn't worked since I bought it.
Car is amazingly quick and responsive, especially at higher speeds. 100 MPH easy while pointed uphill!
Stock stereo came with a 5-band EQ, auto-reverse cassette with AMS, power antenna and four decent speakers. Still sounds great!
Power leather seats are to die for! So comfortable and easy to adjust.
HUGE trunk, but it doesn't like a lot of weight in the rear so it's wasted space, usually.
Love the jack! It has it's own case on the wall of the trunk, making it easily accessed and out of the way.
It's two doors are huge and heavy, and unopenable from the back seat (a pain for passengers), but the forward opening hood is an attention getter and makes working in such a large engine compartment safer and pretty easy.
I own a 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type myself. A/C hasn't worked in 3 years (Since Purchase) So far I have replaced: Rebuilt Tranny, Tranny Cooling Lines, Power Steering Lines, ALL brake Lines, minor repairs to interior, Replaced sound system using factory holes and factory sized Kenwood speakers for an added 770 watts of power. (The ultimate in concert sound.) I have recently purchased KMC 17" 14 spoke rims. The car will soon be having it's whole fuel system replaced as well as water pump. 154,000 miles and still going strong. I've squeezed 130 MPH out of her on the highway, with no room under the pedal and a tachometer just at red line. A great car for it's age and mileage!
I own a 1989 Buick LeSabre T-type. I have taken care of it since it had 24 miles. Its original battery lasted from 1989 until 1999 (I even tried to save the battery, but that is hard to do!) This car was driven for 9 years in WI and it was given a salt spray about 5000 times. At 228,000 miles the original drivetrain is still going strong. The parts replaced have been alternator (165,000 miles), battery (203,000 miles), waterpump (205,000 miles), radiator recore (177,000 miles) and a few other misc. items. The car has never stranded me anywhere and all the above parts were replaced prior to failure. Both the waterpump and radiator had small leaks and were still functional. The alternator made some unusual noise and was the first item to be replaced on the entire car at 165,000 miles (excluding normal wear items.) The last 70,000 miles have been "taxicab" miles. I see these as harsh city driving with a mild combination of highway driving. The first 158,000 miles were 80% highway driving. I have this car at my work today. You can visit the car here in Santa Fe NM, 6/20/02. The only complaint I have is the power window design. It is poor, but still functions slowly. One window needs repair, but I raised it into a closed position several months ago. The total cost for this car over 228,000 miles has been (with oil/tires/brakes) under $2900 dollars in maintenance and repairs. No tows have ever been required. The A/C under r134a still works adequately, but no thanks to the Montreal Protocol and the EPA. R12 is $80 a pound in Santa Fe! A replacement product like Freezone is my next project. -Joel.
Well my parents have owned a 1989 Buick LeSabre T Type Maroon since new. I have always loved that car and swore I would get it one day. Never did which is understandable cause my parents love it to much to get rid of it. Its in mint condition and it drives and handles beautifully. What car did I go out and purchase?? You got it...1988 Buick LeSabre T Type Maroon. Doesn't have as many options-manual door locks, seats, no leather or whatnot. I love it. Its fast, so AMAZINGLY comfortable and it's a beautifully designed car by GM which they should be proud. It's an amazing Front Wheel Drive sports car. It handles amazing, accelerates amazing and brakes amazing. It's an amazing car. The normal things you have to watch out for is the rear spoiler warping, front spoiler falling off and getting messed up cause its low, windows aren't best design. You can have all that taken care of easily though. It's an amazing wonderful car. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Its perfect. Its my dream car and I finally found it. These cars are rare and should be treasured. If anyone's interested in talking about these cars or whatnot, e-mail me at BUICKLESABRET88@AOL.COM or I'm me at BuickLeSabreT88. Its such a great car!!! Planning to get faster and faster as times go on!!!
I own a 1989 Lesabre T-type and have not experienced any problems with it yet. I have repedetly raced and beaten many Japanese rice cars and almost as many mustangs and Camaros I haven't been up against a cobra or cobra are yet, but it can take almost any other car on the road from a roll. this was my first car and I will keep it as long as I can. I am currently saving for some upgrades that will put it in the 12s in the quarter and it will still be my daily driver! Before getting this car I was a dedicated Ford fanatic after just one week owning this car I had forgotten about Fords and started dreaming of future modifications for this car. Someone at Buick had the right idea when designing this car and given the choice I would take my car over any other except other T-types.
I have the pleasure of owning a 89 T type, I purchased in 1998 with 89,000 miles on it it now has 120,000 miles on it and it is still going strong. So far I have replaced the rear main oil seal, water pump, intake manifold gasket and alternator. I change oil and filter every 2500 miles using Valvoline 10w-40,the car is driven 1000 miles each week 75% highway 25% mixed. I live in the Mojave Desert in California and the air conditioning works perfect, even in 110 degree heat. This is such a fun car to drive, acceleration, handling and top speed are awesome!Iwould rather have this car, than most newer and more expensive
cars.My 89 is Silver with black trim and no spoiler (the spoiler was really warped and I had to remove it) I hope to continue to drive and enjoy this car for many years to come, who knows, it may become very collectable like 57 Chevys.
When I was 16 my dad brought home a car to show my sister, she was planning on buying a fairly new car to drive. She didn't like the black 1989 Buick LeSabre T-Type that was sitting in the driveway, but as soon as I saw it I fell in love with it and knew it had to be mine. It's a beautiful car, and it runs how it looks. I bought it at 132,000 miles and it currently has a little over 154,000 miles and I can still whoop up on some brand new rice burners out there. The only problems I've had are the drivers side window popping off track, the fuel pump, and the shifter light going out. For a 150,000 plus mile car that's pretty darn good if you ask me. When I get new paint on it I'm going to post the pic on automotiveforums. com to show off my beauty. The sound system is great and it will soon be bumping a new 12" Rockford Fosgate HE2 sub woofer in the trunk with two R/F Punch Forty Amps linked to it. I love my car and wouldn't trade it off for the world. It's the car enthusiasts dream.
Hello, Me and my dad own a Buick 89 Le Sabre and we had been having problems with the staring wheel... we don't know what is wrong with it. Any suggestions?
Hello, me and my dog own an 1989 LeSabre and we are having problems with the rear defrogger, anyone have any ideas?
I'm going to be purchasing a 1989 LeSabre T-Type. It's going to be my first project car. I didn't know if anyone had any suggestions as far as a good parts car for it. I don't know if there was another H body car that might have a better suspension. If someone could email me back that would be great. Email me at DormBuddy18@yahoo.com.
The awesome Regal T-type, adding a legendary turbocharged V6 to the midsize coupe, creating one of the fastest cars of the 80's. One car to use this designation that isn't as well known is the Lesabre. Built from '87 to '89, the Lesabre T-type represents the highest performing H-body. Although not as outstanding as its Regal sibling, it was a notch above other Lesabres. Original plans called for a turbo, but transmission durability problems limited engine output. Instead Buick turned to overall improvement. First, acceleration was improved by using a performance axle, geared lower than most Lesabres. Styling was greatly improved by Grand National inspired black out trim, aluminum wheels and front and rear spoilers. The interior was improved by installing a console with shift lever, and front bucket seats. A Pontiac-style red-orange dash cluster was used to accent the t-type badges and other interior changes. Finally, the handling was greatly improved by installing a huge 1.25-inch sway bar in front and a.75-inch bar in the rear.
Hi I'm getting ready to trade in a 1974 nova for a 1988 Buick leSabra t-type I was just wondering if this is a good idea. Also the Buick has lots modifications and is in great condition.
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Just got my 89 t-type yesterday. never thought I would get so excited about a car from the 80's. great to drive. 228,000 miles. still drives strong. I love it.
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