1991 Buick LeSabre Limited from North America - Comments

Engine blew the rod bearing, killing the rod, and also for some reason, sheared the camshaft timing gear bolt off.

Gas tank.

Fuel and brake lines.

Struts, all 4.

Tires, all 4.

Brakes, total brake overhaul, all new parts.

Holes in body.

Tie rod ends.

Inner tie rods.

Ball joints.

Radio.

Exhaust has a leak.

A/C needs to be recharged.

Broke the el-cheapo antenna.

1991 Buick LeSabre

Deep red, with dark red vinyl top.

Red interior, and fully loaded.

What a beautiful Buick! Bought on the 18th of December 2004. Fell in love, instantly.

Looked at it, it was selling for 1500 dollars. Parents took it for a test drive, determined it needed work, and were able to lower the price for me, to 500 dollars. I did not realize, at the time, that it was going to be a money pit. It was a 13 year old car, so it was expected. What was NOT expected was the engine throwing a rod, 500 kms away from home, on an island. Paid 860 to have it towed home and a new engine stuck back in. This happened right after I bought it. I was doing the work myself, so it was not until April 6, 2005, that it was finally running again, with a low KM engine, 122,000.

Replaced the tape deck with a Delco, Cd-player. Just plugged it in, and it worked good enough for me.

Very, very roomy interior. Very well put together, to give the feeling of luxury. I love the door trim, and the seats, very comfortable. Can seat 6, in comfort. No need for minivans!!

Very smooth, responsive, and livley engine. I bought the car, on the knowledge that the 3800 was indestructable, reliable, and long mileage lived. Guess I just got a lemon.

The new engine, runs VERY well. Gets REALLY GREAT gas mileage. Why own a small cheap car, with a wimpy 4 banger engine, when you can have a large car, with a V6, and yet, can get comparable mileage.

It is also quite fun to go from 0-100. I love the exhaust note this engine produces.

The ride is, or was nice. The struts are worn, therefore the car bounces arounds on fun roads. It is so bad, it bottoms out, and I've also had the car flying. It however soaks up bumps, with excellent composure. It is so nice to have independent suspension too.

Overall, it's a wonderful car, if you can get one with low miles, and something that was not driven through canadian winters. If its been well maintained, you won't have a problem. Wonderfull car.

Actually, I took the car to my mechanic for a 4 wheel alignment a week ago. He asked me how I was able to keep it on the road, the way it was so outta whack.

After he'd done, It was quieter, not as bouncy, and soaked up bumps better.

The struts are worn, I have not the money to replace em yet, and I feel I don't need to yet. Its just on a really hilly road, that it's a problem.

BTW, its not my first car. I had a Chevrolet Citation before this. I have driven other cars before I got my Buick, a Mazda Protege, (didn't like it) a Pontiac Sunfire, and a Ford Aerostar..

I am a mechanic, so most of the stuff is easily done. Just that struts are 130 bucks a piece for the Monroe Reflex, plus, it'll need another alignment.