At 180,000 miles I replaced the calipers, complete brake job.
At 200,000 miles I changed the rear differential oil.
At 210,000 miles I replaced the original radiator. And all belts.
At 235,000 miles I replaced the original water pump and it's second alternator.
At 240,000 miles I replaced the valve cover gaskets.
At 250,000 miles I replaced the original carburetor.
In addition, i have of course performed regular intervals of service, (i.e;spark plugs, ignition wires and oil changes.
I should also mention, the transmission was rebuilt at 171,000 miles.
This is by far the best, most reliable car I have ever owned. And there has been a few over the years.
The engine is original, never has been rebuilt.
My LeSabre is extremely comfortable. I have never been in a car more comfortable, except for it's cousin line of cars that are just as nice.
The LeSabre bounces and sails over the open road, it laughs at "Rough road ahead" signs and eats railroad crossings for dessert!
The LeSabre or"Vanessa"by name, came with a complete history of repairs since 1983.Which is why I know exactly what has been done on it.
Everyone, including my self are impressed with the fact, everything works on the car including the unique big round clock in it's woodgrain dash that people find to be so intersting.
The cloth seats have withstood twenty-years of use very nicely.
The exterior of this solid silver classic, is almost ready for a paint job.
The LeSabre has carried me on many long road trips with peace of mind.
And always fires up on the first turn of its ignition.
It is by far an economy or "gas saver"vehicle.But the lesabre is quick to make up for it in all other ways.
For safety, comfort and reliability this is the car.
It will give you many years and hundreds of thousands of miles of reliable service.
The Buick LeSabre was made for something that even luxury car makers forget. The LeSabre was made to drive and drive it does!!!
And I plan to drive it from now and years to come.
Hey this is Bud from Hibbing MN.
When I was 10 years old I bought a 83 Buick LeSabre for 20. It didn't run, but with some duct tape on a vacuum hose, it ran like a top. My Buick, just like yours, has that big ugly clock on the dash, and all of my friends are always giving me crap about it, but I will always know what time it is.
I would have to say though, for being such a big car, it HAULED, and the seats...4 way suede electric; more comfortable than my bed.
Once it hit 340,000 miles, I decided to change the plugs, but that's about it. I am 16 now and can finally legally drive it, and there is NO doubt in my mind I'd feel safer in anything else. Now I am on my 3rd deer and it just started to crack the grill.
I have gone places with this car people wouldn't dream of going, and have hauled more wood with it than a skidder. Yeah, I'm a little rough on it, but it just keeps taking it.
One thing I do advise to any new driver or new drivers parents is get one. Also make sure you have a spare and a jack, because if you get on it, it has PLENTY of go to burn a set of tires and then some. Also she cruises real nice at a buck 30. Oh yeah... and that wasn't topped out.
Hello, this is the original author of this entry. Well it took 4 years to get a comment on my entry. To update my entry I would like to inform you readers that I still got my 1983 Buick Le Sabre "vanessa" by name. She now has 334,496 miles on it. Still have not rebuilt original engine, it has the 307 V-8. runs as smooth or smoother then it did years ago when I originally submited my entry, back then it had 255,000 miles on it. Now 80,000 miles later, I have no doubt it will go past 400,000 miles. Like I said before, the buick le sabre was built for something even luxury car makers forget, THE BUICK LE SABRE WAS MADE TO DRIVE!! And I will drive mine for many thousands of miles to come.
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