Faults:

The master cylinder needed to be replaced.

The interior clock, you couldn't change the time on it.

Nothing else so far because we just got the car.

General Comments:

This LeSabre is quite a good looking car and its very comfortable. The performance of this car isn't as good. It came with the big block 403, and yet still seems powerless. Maybe because that big block has to haul around a two-and-a-half tonne car! This car handles better than the Parisienne we used to have and it just cruises around the corners like its nothing. It is a nice car from my point of view because I like big cars, yet I don't thinks its really a head turner.

Faults:

Transmission seal failed at approximately 110,000 miles.

Started to seriously rust in the front rockers.

General Comments:

One of the best cars I have had the opportunity to own. This was a 2-door LeSabre that was little old lady owned when I purchased it from his son. It had sat for at least 3 years, but ran fine with a general tuneup. This car ran, drove and rode beautifully. All accessories worked well and it operated just like a new car. I gave all of $700 for it. I finally got rid of the car after someone threw a ball bearing through the windshield. My next car? A 1985 Buick LeSabre Station Wagon. An equally fine car.

Faults:

When I first purchased the car, the tie rod was broken, 3 gaskets were leaking, the carburetor was way out of tune, headliner sagged badly, there was no freon in the A/C tank, the alignment was off, and the tires were bald.

All that was fixed except the carburetor tuning, I am still working on that. 23 year-old carburetors are really sensitive!

The paint is cracked and faded, on the hood and trunk mostly.

General Comments:

Picture driving your couch to work. Front and back bench seats are really comfortable. Spacious and surprisingly quiet. The shocks must be made of marshmallow, you can go over railroad tracks and almost not even notice it.

Aside from the sensitive carburetor, the smooth 140 HP V8 is barely audible when driving. Although the car is seriously short on power, it is a reliable and quiet machine.

All the electronics work perfectly, even the original radio! Power windows, doors, drivers seat; rear defroster; cruise control; truly a luxury liner in its time.

Driving this car will take some getting used to, because the car itself is really big! The frame is as solid as anything out there, this car was hit while PARKED by someone going 30 MPH and no damage! Gas mileage is a downer, about 15 MPG and it requires premium because of its age.

Overall though this car is good value, it will cut your insurance costs in half and is surprisingly low maintenance.