2005 Buick LeSabre Review

Best of both worlds

Written by: zorbogr on 10/08/2009

Vehicle

2005 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I am a used car dealer that only buys low milage 2000-2005 Buick Lesabre's. I have been buying these cars for six years because of the quality and the amazing miles per gal. I get from 30 to 32 mpg on the highway and have never got less than 25 in the city. These were the best selling full size cars in America for ten straight years. (1995-2005) Why Buick quit making them is beyond my imagenation. The new Lecerne with a 3.8 engine only gets 26 miles highway and the numerous buttons on the interior do not say what they are for. You need the instruction book by your side to know how to drive this car. Shame on GM for ignoring the older drivers that made them so much money for so many years!!!

Favorite Features

Rain sensing windshield wipers, heads up display, memory and heated seats spacious interior and trunk space fuel milage and a overhaul classic look

Suggested Improvements

They did have a problem for a while with the window regulators and a few problems with the plenum. Please start making the LeSabre again!!

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2005 LeSabre Celebration Limited Edition

Written by: Buick Owner on 10/19/2008

Vehicle

2005 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have drove Buick LeSabre's for years. I own 2 LeSabres at the present time. They have all been very good cars. I bought the 2005 LeSabre Celebration Edition because it was the last year of the LeSabre. It is without a doubt the most comfortable, smoothest riding, most luxurious interior, and quietest LeSabre ever build and I go back a few years. It is so good that I keep it tucked away in my garage and only use it on highway trips and special outings. I use my '02 LeSabre for everyday driving in order to keep miles and wear off the '05 as I plan on keeping it for a long, long time. As you may have noticed, I have owned this car for a long time before writing this review. Great car!

Favorite Features

I love the heads up display as my eyes are not as good as they used to be. I like the memory seat & mirrors as my wife sometimes drives and we can both program our personal settings into memory. We both love the heated seats and radio that plays both tapes & CD's along with AM/FM/XM stations.

Suggested Improvements

I really have nothing to say here except that GM should have kept the LeSabre name and a lot of it's features when it brought out the Lucerne in '06. The Lucerne is a great car, but it just don't fit my style. Thank you Buick, but I will keep my 2005 LeSabre Celebration Edition.

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2005 Buick Lesabre Limited.

Written by: audrey on 09/28/2008

Vehicle

2005 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I am a loyal Buick driver. Have had Buicks for many years but really love this 2005 LeSabre Limited. Really gets good mileage, 33 mpg on hwy for such a comfortable car. People are disappointed in the Lucernes with the mileage compared to the LaSabre. I would tell people to pay the extra money and get a Limited.

Favorite Features

Heated leather seats. Heads up display. Driver information display. Steering wheel controls and XM radio. Wouldnt live without it.

Suggested Improvements

The body styling. Love the aerodynamic styling of the Lucernes.

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Love my Lesabre

Written by: Linda C. on 09/16/2008

Vehicle

2005 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Bought my 1991 Buick LeSabre Limited used in 1993 with 32,000 miles and drove it for 15 years and 224,000 plus miles. Wasn't ready to trade but found out they had been discontinued. I decided to buy another before they completely disappeared! My old one was still running great, no major problems, just the usual battery, brake pads etc., still got 30 mpg on the highway. Found a 2005 Custom with 56,000 miles. It fits like a glove and I expect to get at least 15 years out of this one! Just miss the leather seats, can't "slide in" on the fabric! These cars are a pleasure to drive, great in the winter, reliable, no complaints whatsoever.

Favorite Features

Steering wheel cruise and radio controls, all the handy gauge info on the dash. Love the large trunk, extended visors, and light sensor on the dash. Many other features too numerous to mention.

Suggested Improvements

Just would like to see the LeSabre in production again.

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Best sedan we have ever owned

Written by: Verne R on 08/23/2008

Vehicle

2005 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This car appears to be well made with excellent fit and finish. The ride is smooth and quiet. It handles well and is enjoyable to drive. The 3.8L V6 is a nice balance between power and fuel economy. So far we have attained 33.4mpg at highway speeds which is amazing for a car this size. The interior is well appointed and feels plush. The car provides a nice array of creature features. The exterior has clean lines and looks sharp. Trunk space is generous and has pass through the seat capability. This is our first Buick and we have been impressed by the quality, spaceousness, and fuel economy that this car offers. It has met and exceeded our expectations.

Favorite Features

Automated driver preference settings which are linked to the different key sets. My wife and I have very different seat and mirror settings and this feature is a wonderful convenience. Ride, handling, and fuel economy.

Suggested Improvements

A body design that sweeps outward from the wheel wells that help protect the sides of the car from road debris.

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