Alternator failed at around 80k.
Wheel bearing assembly became incredibly noisy recently and had to be replaced.
A/C pump failed and I replaced the entire system with updated components.
Spoiler has been replaced and is warping again.
Door panel brackets broke, but were easily fixed.
Drivers side window pivot bracket failed. Less than $5.00 to fix.
Harmonic balancer failed around 80k and that was the only dealer service I have had to have performed.
My late father-in-law bought it new, which was a shock since he had leaned toward Ford Crown Victorias and similar vehicles.
He had very little trouble with the car.
After he passed away I took the car in lieu of it's retail value in inheritance.
It still runs like it always did... very fast.
It has never left anyone stranded.
The paint is original and with the exception of one mirror has no fading or peeling.
It is the 2nd best car I own for gas mileage. No. 1 is my 300ZX.
The parts have always been reasonable, readily available and the labor involved has usually been easier than many I have worked on. Case in point: 300ZX.
The (leather) interior has held up extremely well considering the age of the car.
This fact lead me to spec leather interior on a new vehicle I just purchased for my wife.
I like the styling of the car better than all the "look alike" vehicles on the road today.
Most people are very surprised to find out it is 15 years old.
Though listed retail value is less than $2000 there is a ground swell of Buick fans who realize the t-type model is very rare. I have only seen 3 in real life since 1988.
I JUST GOT ONE I could not be happier.
I have owned a 1988 LeSabre T-Type for 5 years now. When I bought it had 110,000km/68,000 miles on it. It now has 235,000km/146,000 miles. It is Silver with black trim and interior. It's been a priviledge and a treat to own and I have no intention of selling it. It has been a low maintenance, economical car to operate and a treat to drive. I am third owner and have all the bills from the original owner and the owner I purchased it from. The car was $28,000.00 Can when it was new. It gets driven year round and is very reliable even in -40 degree weather in the dead of our Canadian winter. I have kept it original. The front scoop has been a constant concern and the power windows are slow, but other than that I have no complaints. Only compliments.
I owned a 1988 LeSabre T-Type bought brand new in 88. I LOVED that car. Comfortable, never any problems. It was rare, I only have seen a half dozen or so since that purchase. One of the guys at the gym I worked out at bought one after seeing mine. Great car!
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