1994 Buick LeSabre Review
Price Estimate: $3,192 - $4,832

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Passenger airbag installed. Traction control system now cuts engine power to slipping wheels in addition to applying brake. Front-seat travel increased one inch.
For sale near Mountain View, CA
1 listings
- 68,172 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 17 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- Boutique Motors (1,812 mi away)
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Located in Lake in the Hills, IL
ONLY 68K! HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER 3800 ENGINE! SUPER CLEAN! WE SPECIALIZE IN LOW MILEAGE NEEDLE IN THE HAYSTACK TYPE VEHICLES! WE SHIP WORLDWIDE!
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G4HP52L7RH553838
Stock: 553838
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-24-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$271/mo for LeSabre Custom
LeSabre Custom
vs
$269/mo
Avg. Large Car
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4 out of 5 starsBabe, 09/11/2015
1994 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan
This may sound bold; however, I consider myself an expert on the 1994 Buick LeSabre, please let me explain.
I purchased my 1994 LeSabre Custom, BRAND NEW, back in October, 1994. I live in a suburb of Chicago and this is where my LeSabre has resided, it's entire life. The car has always been adult driven, never abused and kept in the garage for the first 10 years of its life. It is … September of 2015 and the car currently has 160,000 miles.
Engine: The 3.8L (or 3800) is arguably the best engine that G.M. has every produced. As far as my Buick is concerned, the engine was trouble free up to 126,000 miles until it developed a few issues. These included, several things failing at approximately the same time including: Crack Position Sensor failing, brake lines rusting away, alternator malfunction and lower intake manifold gasket failure. Being a pretty good backyard mechanic, I was able to repair all of these by myself.
Transmission: Absolutely trouble free. However, I did have the transmission fluid changed every 25k miles.
Interior: My car's seats are still in excellent condition. The center console's lock broke and the hinge failed. I did not fix this. The headliner's glue failed and it sagged badly. To fix this I purchased a replacement headliner on eBay for $40 and two cans of spray adhesive for $20. The headliner looks brand new again. The carpeting is still in fairly good condition with me cleaning it regularly.
Body: This is the where the problems exist. The rocker panels rusted out. I purchased new rocker panels on eBay for $25/ea., removed the old, rusted one and welded on the new ones. They once again look like new. The subframe is prone to failure. I base this comment on much research on the internet. My car was Ziebarted and I believe this saved my car's subframe. However, my subframe bolts were still impacted with them rusting and one snapping off in the unibody. Bis PITA to get it out! After I did get the broken bolt out, I replaced all of the bushings and bolts.
Suspension: I recently replaced the front tie rods, the rear toe links, the front and rear ball joints, the front sway bar links and the bellows boots (which protect the inner tie rods and steering rack).
Finally, despite this car having a few issues over the years, I still think this is one of the best cars I have ever owned. I recently gave it to my son, who drove it to college, where it is now.
IM LOVING IT
4.75 out of 5 starsbrandon 25, 09/11/2009
1994 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan
I bought this car for one thousand dollars I've had it of nine months no problem at all I gotta say one of the best cars I've ever driven I wish I would of knew how good this car was before I bought my Ford in 2005 I never would of bought it. Driving my Buick is like driving on clouds.
Best inheritance ever!
4.88 out of 5 starsJaraldo, 08/03/2009
1993 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan
I am a new driver. I am 16 and I was left this car by my late grandmother (bless her heart). It's a tan 1993 LeSabre Custom. She was the second owner and bought it with only 45,000 miles in I think 1997 and she shortly thereafter couldn't drive so the car was kept in a garage. Driven every now and then. But cleaned regularly... I made sure of it.. ;) It's now 2009 and the car just rolled … over to 65,139... I kid u not. I plan to drive this car forever - it's been great. Never had one issue. Alternator was replaced once but no big issue. RECOMMEND TO ALL!!!!!
Who you fooling?
5 out of 5 starsFred Salmon, 06/17/2010
1994 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan
Just to let you know that my 1994 Buick limited 3.8 Liter has always got around 30-34 MPG since I owed her. She has over 190,000 miles on her now and going strong. Somebody is blowing smoke telling you that you only get 20 MPG.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1994 Buick LeSabre, so we've included reviews for other years of the LeSabre since its last redesign.
1994 LeSabre Highlights
Custom
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $271/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic 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 – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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