Faults:

Drivers side window switch replaced, antenna replaced, various fuses and bulbs. Cruise control/wiper switch non functional at this time.

General Comments:

I have been shocked by how pleasant this car has been to own. I originally bought it for $400 bucks as a cheap project car, but it has turned out to be a real pleasure. It has really cleaned up well and with a few replaced pieces of trim and some half-assed paint and body work it looks really, really good! The big Buick is also extremely comfortable and pleasant to drive with a great ride and lots of luxury accessories. These GM B bodies are built like fortresses, and are meant to last forever... and often do. The Olds 307 V8 pulls strong and only smokes on start up and acceleration, but is grossly underpowered for a 4200 lb car like this. The car performs well around town and cruising on level ground at speed... but as soon as you hit hills you have to settle for 55mph. Stabbing the gas only yields second gear at the max and 55 mph is all you can expect at freeway speeds up a steep incline. Once the road levels out it cruises like the Titanic, long, low and comfortable. All the repairs I have performed have been cheap and easy. Nothing serious, just minor fixes and parts are easy to find and cheap. I love these big GM boats, I will keep one around always either for a work car, economical project car or old school image!

Faults:

The car's exhaust was totally rusted out.

All, but one of the brake lines had to be replaced.

General Comments:

I am 16 and my first car is the 1985 Buick LeSabre. My friends make fun of the cars size. but I know when there are looking for a ride the come to me.

The brake lines should have never needed to be replaced, but sat in a shed for a few years.

The cars seats are awesome. The sound from the stereo beats mosts of my friends cars which are all in the 1990's.

I would not switch my car for any other used car.

15-18 miles per gallon is not the best, but I could do worse.

Faults:

The doors cannot be unlocked from the outside. I keep them unlocked all the time now.

Exhaust is rusting out and needs replacement.

The doors and bumpers are rusting.

Rain enters the car on the drivers side of the windshield.

General Comments:

Wow do I love this car!

My grandfather died a few years back and left it to me. The car does have its problems, but who cares! The ride is super comfy and you can't beat the power.