1995 Buick LeSabre Limited from North America - Comments

I just purchased this car for US $850 today; has 98k miles and is in well-kept condition with a documented impeccable service record.

I haven't had much experience with a Buick before, but I must say that I am pleased with what I have seen just over a few hours of driving. Although the car is huge on the inside (and greatly-adjustable power seats allow for much greater comfort), it doesn't have that "boat on wheels" feel that you get from some of the older Crown Victorias, Lincoln Town Cars and other similar luxury vehicles.

My first impression with the car was that it seemed to scream elegance. Although this may just be a Buick thing, it definitely separates this car from the cookie-cutter budget-mobiles like the Cavaliers and Tauruses (I have one of each sitting dead in my driveway). From stock cupholders that expand width- and depth-wise to hold a drink of almost any size, to a sunvisor that has two separate panels plus an extending side plate that gives you three dimensions of protection from glare, the 95 Buick Lesabre brings it all to the table and more.

I have a few things I would have changed, although much of these speak to the fact that the car *is* twelve years old. The speedometer and fuel gauge seem dated even for a 1995, and would have looked much nicer (and more legible) had they used the more modern circular gauges. A stock CD player would have been nice (although as this was 1995, not something that Buick can be criticized for).

In all, I feel that I can't provide a full review until I am able to fully accustom myself to the car, but everything I have seen so far has exceeded my expectations, and I expect even more to come.

I bought this car with 60k miles on it 4 years ago. It now has over 145K. No Engine or Transmission problems. AC went out ~100k and that was the most costly repair at 900$.

Replaced front struts, 1 starter, 1 battery, some hoses, radiator @ 135k and the usual tires and 1 set of brake pads and rotors.

Gets 22 mpg in mixed driving, but just highway driving it is around 26-28 which is fantastic for such a big slug.

I'm hard on cars and never expected it to live this long.

I have a 95 Buick LeSabre that I bought 4 years ago with 33k original miles. It now has 65K on it. Only two major problems: it is now on it's FIFTH ALTERNATOR! Anyone have any ideas why they don't last? Also, I had to have the a/c compressor replaced.

Alternator issue is very frustrating, and I don't have any idea why the alternator has to be replaced more often than the brakes!

Any help would be appreciated.

Are you buying good quality alternators or Wal-Mart specials? If the latter, what do you expect?

Everyone should be aware that silver or white showing between the digits of the odometer means that the mileage has been changed. It is really hard to believe that even an old lady only puts 33,000 miles in 12 years. That's 2750 miles per year. Even at 67,000 that's 5583 which is not likely. I just bought a 1995 Buick Lesabre with 76,838 showing, but it DOES HAVE SILVER SHOWING between the digits. Yes, these are good solid cars though.

If you are aware of that fact, then why did you buy one that had been "rolled back?"

I own a 1995 Le Sabre Custom with 175.5K miles. We bought her eight years ago with 104K.

Oil level is fine but the wife (primary driver) mentioned the oil light was on through her return trip home from the city.

Could it be a sensor issue? She drove it 20 minutes with the light on.; I drove it around the neighborhood and the Buick seems fine.

Other than the transmission clutch going slipping, this lady delivers an impressive 28 mpg on the highway and 17 around town!

Any input?

My mother has had a 1996 LeSabre Limited since new with everything in it loaded with leather. It runs well, 27-30mpg highway and is reliable.

But, at 120K the suspension system sensors stopped balancing the car's ride level; front up, back down etc. repaired sensors and ride did level, but to me it feels like you're on a boat, not the same old great drive.

Secondly, a new set of tires, and at 165k the car was moving from a stoplight in own, and the front end raised up, then back on itself and slid within 2 feet of the intersection. The front suspension failed and lifted from the frame. $400. to replace the rubber bushings etc.

Now less than 2 thousand miles the transmission stopped shifting and no local garage wants to work with it. As we were driving along the transmission just stopped shifting, we pulled over and got AAA. Now it sits in front of the garage unable to move. We wonder, fix the tranny or sell it? Is it past its prime?

The only body damage that occurred was when the car was hit and run parked outside a hospital in town, so it needs a left front fender, hood, and bumper paint.

I have an 1995 Buick LeSabre Limited with only 134,000 miles on it. I bought the car from a dealership for a great low price of $695, and the car runs great.

The problem is that sometimes however, often when I stop a little harder at a stop light or a stop sign, the vehicle will go from drive into neutral. When this happens, I shift from drive to neutral and then back into drive again, and then it is fine. When I drive this car, it drives and shifts perfect, and I really don't understand what is going on. I know that this vehicle has been in a minor accident and hit a deer before I bought it. Everything has been repaired and I was wondering will this vehicle soon need a new transmission? It only happens once in a blue moon. Can anyone help me with this situation?

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Not sure what you shifting problem is, but it could be as simple as a shift linkage needing adjusted.

I bought a 1995 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 5 years ago.

Had a problem with the front brakes that was traced to rear brakes and frozen adjusters. Car now has 275,000 miles.

It is supercharged and has been great driving. No moon-roof, nor CD changer, has most other options. The V6, SC, will really upset a lot of V-8 cars.

Still has original transmission. I use Type -F trans fluid. The additive package in F has fewer

friction modifiers. Less slip.

Love the car. I own a Turbo-charged Buick also. Pressure works.