2002 Buick LeSabre Custom review from North America
"Nice car - bad reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car is typical of what I have been getting. I have had Plymouths/Chryslers/Dodges- they don't know how to make AC's or transmissions that last. So I tried a Buick I have had ways tried to buy American, but I give up. Toyota Honda and Nissan from now on. The transmission on this car went out at 38,000 miles. Unbelievable. Warranty to 30,000 miles.
I have replaced 3 of the 4 window motors. Bought aftermarket to save on the cost - our local repair guys want in excess of $350 per door. Its not easy, but lots cheaper.
Had to replace the AC condenser this spring. $900.
I just tore out part of my dash because the instrument cluster went out. It started blinking off while driving down the road once in a while that went on for several months and the last time it never came back.
General comments?
This car is great for families and business if you don't mind spending to repair it often.
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| Possessed by evil spirits |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| Date of Entry | 28th August, 2006 |