1998 Buick LeSabre Consumer Reviews

First and Last Buick for Me

Written by: Desert Dweller on 02/25/2004

Vehicle

1998 Buick LeSabre 4 Dr Custom Sedan

Review

The driver seat does not fit a tall body. Back support is too low, and the seat inhibits circulation. Despite meticulous maintenance this car has stranded me three times, on highways where it is 45-75 miles between towns. Transmission failed at 60,000 mi. ($2,000 repair). Manifold failed at 125,000 ($1000). Power steering bearing froze at 144,000, throwing the belt and leaving me stranded 45 miles out, on a Sunday, in winter. After five hours a super-honest country mechanic came,charging only $136 for the tow, the repair, and an oil change! Never drive without a cell phone if you own a Buick.

Favorite Features

I like the interior and exterior styling,color, and amenities. Upholstery,car body and paint stand up wonderfully to severe desert environment.

Suggested Improvements

Motor/transmission needs to be more reliable. Seat needs more adjustable back support. Try to find extra headroom some way other than settling the driver's derriere into a hole, then building up the front of the seat so it inhibits circulation.

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reliable US full size car

Written by: fang on 01/25/2004

Vehicle

1998 Buick LeSabre 4 Dr Limited Sedan

Review

the advantages are: cheaper than Japanese ones (avalon), very comfortable to ride, clean interior design and very fuel efficient GM engine: 3800. But the overall vehicle reliability is so so. I experienced lots of troubles from 53000 to 86000 miles range (ABS, trans solonoid valve, engine gasket, ignition wires and coils, AC blower resitor, etc.)

Favorite Features

clean interior IP. Good gas mileage (30 highway). Spacious rear seats.

Suggested Improvements

engine gasket (cylinder head, oil pan). engine ignition system. Trans solonoid valve. AC system (seems blower resistor module is common problem)

18 out 18 people found this review helpful

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Great car

Written by: Kelly's on 01/12/2004

Vehicle

1998 Buick LeSabre 4 Dr Limited Sedan

Review

Well Buick is great value and well a planed car. 3800 motor is strong and great mileage and the ride is great,and a lot of room and a big trunk.

Favorite Features

Power and ride.

Suggested Improvements

Can't think of any.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Le Sabre

Written by: amandaw on 11/30/2003

Vehicle

1998 Buick LeSabre 4 Dr Limited Sedan

Review

My car had a dino ride. Ride smooths Drive smooth and was in perfect condition. Interior and exterior was in a1 shape.

Favorite Features

My favorite features about my car was automatic lights,curse control,and heated mirrors,automatic seat controls. Duel heat and air units.

Suggested Improvements

There was no improvements needed for my car.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great Road Car

Written by: SMT on 05/08/2003

Vehicle

1998 Buick LeSabre 4 Dr Custom Sedan

Review

After a recent 1,500 mile trip in two days, I can honestly say my husband and I were very comfortable the entire trip. Noticed another review for this model regarding losing coolant. Caveat, my son (an auto tech by trade) installed a new upper manifold in ours, specifically to PREVENT a future inherent problem with the coolant leaking into the engine. Buick corrected this problem in 1999 by installing both upper and lower manifolds. Like the car a lot!

Favorite Features

Interior room, large trunk, plenty of power, good gas mileage. Plus, the dash controls are very user-friendly.

Suggested Improvements

Miss the door and backseat pockets.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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great car

Written by: Sam Mermelstein on 04/28/2003

Vehicle

1998 Buick LeSabre 4 Dr Custom Sedan

Review

this car is a great car , i hope all of you buy it

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Minor Problems overall OK

Written by: Ben2 on 01/29/2003

Vehicle

1998 Buick LeSabre 4 Dr Custom Sedan

Review

Upon purchasing this vehicle at 81k I had to replace tensioner pulley. Now suspension is squeaking and car is loosing major amounts of coolant into engine (not external!)and this has caused it to knock. Not to mention paint peeling off center cap of wheels, and tail light bulbs falling out of socket. However, to be fair the car gets wonderful mileage and the room is very nice. Great acceleration.

Favorite Features

Acceleration, nice looks, interior and trunk space, gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Fix paint peeling from wheel caps, add side pockets and cup holders, seems to have several minor problems prior to 100k miles. Not sure if I will buy another.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Love that car

Written by: anklebone on 10/17/2002

Vehicle

1998 Buick LeSabre 4 Dr Custom Sedan

Review

This 1998 Buick leSabre is the best car I've ever had. I've driven many brands and models , including Chrysler, Ford and GMC products over 60 years. I drove my first Buick in 1949. This has been the best.

Favorite Features

The performance, passing power, road comfort, ease of handling, roominess, mileage (up to 33mpg on the road with overdrive).

Suggested Improvements

I would like recessed door handles and map pockets on front and back doors.doors

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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'98 Lesabre Custom

Written by: Joe Ruger on 08/12/2002

Vehicle

1998 Buick LeSabre 4 Dr Custom Sedan

Review

We have been very pleased with this car. After driving a Taurus for years, it's a very pleasant change. The vehicle rides SMOOTH, has good pickup, and is extremely comfortable. It corners like a large car.

Favorite Features

Steering wheel controls for the radio, cold AC, plenty of room.

Suggested Improvements

eliminate the worthless, stupid daytime running lamps, add map pockets on the doors

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Bad Supension!

Written by: tjloftis on 07/08/2002

Vehicle

1998 Buick LeSabre 4 Dr Limited Sedan

Review

I traded my Gran Prix in for a 98 Buick with 44,000 miles and the Buick is ok but it has some wind noise around the windows and on the interstate the front end bounces and it seems to want to leave the lanes, have to drive with both hands. It has ok power until around 80 miles per hour but then it lacks power. It seems to take the starter too long to kick the motor over. The seats are really hard and the back part of the front seats don"t seem high enough. I just don"t think it would be worth the price for a new one. Wishing I had my Gran Prix back!!!

Favorite Features

Stereo, power seat adjustments, 0 to 60 power, easy motor to work on, air controls, looks, small doors, large trunk.

Suggested Improvements

anti-sway bars, better struts and shocks, wind around windows, larger steering wheel, strap on doors to close with, higher front seat backs, tighter rear view mirror that doesn't viberate.

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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