1992 Buick LeSabre Custom review from North America
"Take it or Leave it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission has warped flex plate and sticky valves. Causes severe vibration when holding any steady speed.
Cruise won't work.
Heater fan won't blow when it is around 0 degrees Farenheit or below, which is common in ND.
It likes gas.
Bad on ice.
Hood fits weird and doesn't latch completely, causing it to bounce all over the place at highway speeds or in wind. The brackets are mis-mounted and there is nothing to fix it except a new hood.
General comments?
I fell in love with my first Buick, a 1989 Lesabre. My current one (a 92) has every single option, leather, dual climate control, dynaride suspension, etc etc. Would be a great road car if I dared to take it onto the interstate. I'm selling it after putting on about 1500 miles, new tires, and new battery, after I was told the vibration at highway speeds is not the alignment, as I was originally under the impression, but a $2000 transmission problem.
But if you like the big car feel and all the creature comforts, it may be worth the problems, particularly the prevalent transmission probelms, if you have the will to deal with them on a consistent basis.
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| Traditional Buick ride, looks, feel, and luxury |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 161000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 163500 miles |
| Previous car | Buick LeSabre |
| Date of Entry | 26th May, 2004 |