Faults:

Micky mouse center cup holder broke

Transmission is starting to slip in first gear under hard acceleration from a complete stop.

General Comments:

This has been one of the most reliable cars that I have ever owned. Total repairs have been one set of front discs and pads.

On a thirteen hour trip two weeks ago I averaged 31 mpg with cruise set at 70 mph for almost the whole distance.

It has been a great car!

Faults:

Crack in #6 Cylinder Wall! Need a new engine! No warning signs,other than cooling overflow level being low on 2 different occasions! Really enjoyed the car! Still owe another year of payments!

Faults:

Intake manifold gasket blew out at around 160k miles. Absolutely nothing else other than that except routine maint.

General Comments:

I'm truly stunned to read of all these positively terrible ratings of the '99 Lesabre. I've owned my Lesabre Limited for almost 6 years (from 2001 to present), and in this time, I've put 155,900 miles on the car (now at 182k). I've driven this car from California to New York, Florida, and everywhere in between. I've pounded it to the ground in Los Angeles traffic, and I literally have had not one problem with fit, finish or mechanical items inside, outside, or under the hood of this vehicle, with the exception of having the intake gasket blow around 160,000--and I was only charged $800 at the Buick dealer to have it repaired (others here have mentioned over $2000, which I can't even imagine). Other than brakes, tires, a few light bulbs, and oil changes, not one thing has happened to this car. It's in excellent condition inside and out, and literally looks brand new--AND THIS IS WITH HONESTLY VERY LITTLE UPKEEP. Heck, the car still has the orignial battery from 7 years ago.

I'm not sure what to say about the unfortunate experience of all others on here. My last car was a 1993 Lesabre custom, and I put 244,000 miles on it by the time of trade-in, all with the very same experiences--excellent vehicle. I'd buy another of these any day!

Faults:

CT,CL module & 3 coils with wiring and spark plugs at 57,000 miles because of poor acceleration and check engine light on, cost over $600.

Same problems for another 2 yrs with more testing and part changes, cost over $300.

This problem continued until it blew a head gasket at 95,00 miles. This involved many part changes beside the gasket. Cost $2200 and the check engine light remained on 24/7 for the next 2 weeks until I got fed up and traded it in for a new Toyota.

General Comments:

This car has a great ride and gets great gas miles. but seems to be difficult to diagnose even with computer plug in testing.

It has a low trade-in value compared to the Toyota Camry, for example.

Faults:

I had to replace the fuel pump in November 2005 and the starter. Cost approx. $600 to fix. The cassette player locked up with a cassette in it. Pretty small repairs for a car with this many miles.

General Comments:

I bought this car as a "beater" to drive back and forth to work. At 88 miles round trip every day I thought it would be worth the $4000 I paid if it lasted a year.

This car is very comfortable, roomy, reliable and has plenty of acceleration.

As smooth of a ride as most Lexus' I've driven and any Cadillac I've driven.