1985 Buick LeSabre Limited Edition review from North America
"The Best Car EVER!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The vehicle was leaking oil badly at the valve covers.
The gas tank drips when filled more than a quarter of a tank.
The water control valve broke off while replacing valve cover gaskets.
All of the vacuum lines need to be re-done.
The parking brake line snapped when I checked to see if it still worked.
Needs a tune up badly.
General comments?
I really lucked out on this car. I only paid $250.00 for it.
The body is in fabulous shape for being a vehicle that has been driven in Ohio's wet and salty road conditions during the winter.
The interior is like new, aside from the wear on the carpet. The seat are comfortable unlike any other car. Even better than a Cadillac. The car has never been smoked in, and was owned by a man that wears a suit every where he goes.
The previous owner put almost $2,000 into the vehicle before he sold it to me.
If you want a very comfortable car, this car is the one you've been looking for. It floats like it's on a cloud. Especially since it has new shocks and springs.
My father owned an 1986 Le Sabre, And I fell in love with it. It was the most reliable car that he has ever had. He also owned a 1987 Cadillac at the same time and personally I thought that the Buick was 50 times better.
So far I've only driven the about 6 miles, but I think its going to be a keeper. And I've only put about $50 into repairs, and I did them myself.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Oldsmobile 307-5.0-V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45783 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45788 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Ram Van |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2002 |