1985 Buick LeSabre custom coupe review from North America
"Has the characteristics of a male lion"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Doors starting to dry rot.
Hard to find replacement doors!
Rear bumper could be replaced due to rust damage.
So far so good.
General comments?
I feel the same way most of you guy's do about these cars. I really lucked out. I purchased an 85 Two-door custom with the 307 Olds 5.0. Very minuet and surface and edge rust from sitting, except bottom of doors are starting to dry rot, but still swing on the hinges and close like their new, could use a new rear bumper too. Paint went soft on the trunk, it's kind of dull. Interior is immaculate, no burns, stains or smell. The AC and power windows work perfect. The Power steering is like a hot knife through soft butter. It has a "confirmed" 50,500 original miles on it (I have all the service records since 86 (Told you I lucked out!) ). From driving 3 Chevy 2.8's to this as my first 8 cyln..I'm in love..! My stomach turns to jelly driving this vehicle, it's like the same feeling I get when I see my woman walking around the house nude. Great comfortable vehicle with great gas mileage and Emissions for such a heavy car. Needs a new stereo though, it still has an ac delco AM only tuner with two speakers in the front(finding myself listening to more soul, funk and disco lately, which is kinda hilarious to me, driving this big car). And what kinda guy doesn't appreciate a four 1/2 body trunk (five with out the spare..!)? The only thing that might be a prob is finding Doors.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 307 Olds 5.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40537 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50750 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Beretta |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2004 |