2004 Buick LeSabre Review
2004 Buick LeSabre Review
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Pros
- Room for six, excellent mileage from V6, smooth ride, huge trunk, solid crash test scores.
Cons
- Dated interior styling, can be slow when fully loaded, no split-folding rear seat.
What’s new
The LeSabre remains largely unchanged, with new colors and a few new options like rain-sensing wipers the only notable differences.
Edmunds says
A crowd-pleasing large sedan that offers space, safety and surprisingly good mileage in a high-value and economical package.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.03 per gallon for regular unleaded in Arizona.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Arizona
$228/mo for LeSabre Custom
LeSabre Custom
vs
$233/mo
Avg. Large Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 Buick LeSabre.
5 star(73%)
4 star(19%)
3 star(4%)
2 star(2%)
1 star(2%)
94 reviews
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3.63 out of 5 stars
Major engine problems
rahni, 06/12/2004
2004 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
LeSabre's 2000-2004 are made with a
phenolic resin intake maniford that
warps and leaks antifreeze into the
engine's cylinders - basically blowing
superheated steam into the combustion
chambers. The factory-recall fix (put
locktight on 3 bolts) doesn't work.
According to a factory trained
mechanic, many engines have had to be
replaced because of this cheap …
construction. Also, "permanently
lubricated" tie-rods wear prematurely
and have to be replaced at low milage.
Plastic window grips on electric
windows break easily.
5 out of 5 stars
This is a 2004?
*likesthatcar*, 10/04/2015
2004 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
I can't believe this car. A curvy, sharp, eye catcher. What's funny is that people associate quality Buicks to old people, the catch 22 is that I can pass people with ease in less than 15 seconds without jamming the pedal to the floor. Attractive styling inside and out. Great sound system and the controls are even on the wheel. Wish it had auxiliary instead of the tape, but I can always … go to Walmart a get a tape to mp3 thingamajig. Good reliability, great in the rain. Seriously though this car looks like one from 2011 if it had a updated stereo, possibly Bluetooth. And this is a 2004?!?! Love that little 3.8 super reliable with some step in it's pace. You know why old people buy Buicks? Well, keep these 4 factors in mind COMFORT, RELIABILITY, SAFETY, WON'T BE RACED BY SOME PUNKY TEEN TRYING TO SHOW OFF. To keep supporting buick, and looking for a cheap, reliable car with great materials, and power? What are you waiting for buy this!
4 out of 5 stars
2004 Buick LeSabre excellent car
Leo, 03/29/2016
2004 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2004 Buick LeSabre excellent reliable vehicle only issues with this vehicle? (1) Cooling tubes are plastic and leak and needs to be replaced with metal ones.(2) Gas gauge issues due to cheaply made fuel pump and sending unit which needs to be replaced. Nice vehicle for the price, bought mines with 96,882 miles paid $1,500.
5 out of 5 stars
best car I ever owned.
Chris, 09/04/2015
2004 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Second owner, bought this car in 2009 with 55000 miles. Vehicle is extremely comfortable to ride in and loaded with a ton of great features. My favorite features were the seats, heated and adjustable enough to accommodate a driver with very long legs and a short torso, a problem I've had in all other vehicles was getting comfortable on a long drive. Front bench seating is easier to keep … clean than a center console. Interior features were well ahead of its time and comparable to expensive luxury vehicles of the same age. Even with rust and being beaten half to death by being stored outside in one of the worst northern climates in the states and not cared for very well, the paint hasn't faded or lost its gloss she still turns heads with classic styling and a blue soft top. Car handled better through some really nasty winters with cheap all weathers than my old Jeep with snow tires. Vehicle was a steal at $12000. I got my money out of her, and I'm very sad to see her go. Car needs significant work any vehicle would after going through what she's been through, but the vehicle is still solid beyond my expectations and capable of another 60000 miles at least.
This is a great low maintenance vehicle perfect for a family, and would be a good choice for a winter rat. Gas mileage isn't great, but decent for a full size sedan. My only complaints is that the gear shifts are kind of laggy, sometimes it'll hard shift. GM's 3.8 is a tried and true engine, but the four speed transmission makes for a boring ride. Car handles well and is easy to maneuver but the suspension feels a little rough on highways. Dash lights, passenger climate control, and one of the heated seats burnt out. The only repairs I had in seven years besides standard maintenance and rust related repairs were a blower motor going ($200 with a used motor), an ignition problem (estimated $75), an EVAP leak that has engine light on, and a small coolant leak ($180).
2004 LeSabre Highlights
Custom
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $26,040 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $228/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 18 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the LeSabre include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Post-collision safety system
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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