1986 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon review from North America
"A very reliable car with a large appetite for fuel"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intake manifold gasket leaked coolant when I purchased it.
Water pump replaced at about 52000 miles.
Fuel pump replaced at about 57000 miles.
Torque Converter to Clutch Solenoid (Overdrive Lockup) replaced at about 48000 miles.
Ignition coil replaced at about 66000 miles.
General comments?
The things that have gone wrong with the car are things that typically fail with age. There was never a time since I've owned the car that I was left stranded. The car always gives warning signs if something is about to fail. I have always reached my destination. Another interesting aspect with this car is that it was converted for use as a hearse, where the rear of the vehicle was actually cut off and about 12 inches of framing and sheet metal was inserted, extending the overall length to almost 20ft.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Oldsmobile 307ci (5.0L) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Citation |
| Date of Entry | 11th May, 2005 |