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Major engine problems
rahni, 06/12/2004
2004 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
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.
This is a 2004?
*likesthatcar*, 10/04/2015
2004 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
46 of 48 people found this review helpful
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!
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2004 Buick LeSabre excellent car
Leo, 03/29/2016
2004 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
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.
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best car I ever owned.
Chris, 09/04/2015
2004 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
33 of 35 people found this review helpful
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).
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Le Sabre 2004
Chana, 02/14/2016
2004 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
I'm a very happy owner- very smooth ride, it feels solid and secure. Not the greatest pick-up but with everything else, it's a fantastic car, from the very spacious interior and trunk, technology, fuel usage, safety features, and overall performance. I'd recommend this car to anyone (especially first-time drivers as the ride is very secure).
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I am impressed
lewis, 08/11/2008
2004 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I am a small car dealership owner and needed a car to go on vacation with so I grabbed an 04 Le Sabre I just bought with 54000 miles. Wow . The gas mileage was 28 to 33 mpg. I couldn't believe it so I checked it 3 times. I was right. the ride was fantastic. Im sold on these
Highway king
uglybluedog, 05/23/2010
2004 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought car in DEC. of 08 with 49,000 and have completed 5 family vacations. Usually 1500 mile trip. This car has had nothing go wrong with it. Normal wear and tear and that's it! I'm proud to own this American made car. My Buick is the highway King. These cars are going to be seen on the road for the next twenty years because the 3.8 liter engine just keeps cruising!
JUNK
hcrobie, 02/27/2013
2004 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
I bought a lesabre a few years ago, it was used so I didn't expect it to be in perfect condition but it was in pretty good condition none the less. After driving it for only a couple of months the transmission started acting up so I took it in. The transmission had to be replaced and they actually had to install it twice because the first one was "defective". Two years later and only 50,000 miles later I had to have the transmission replaced again. It seems as though the transmissions they chose to install in this model are just expensive junk. Other little things have been breaking down since then, ball joints, blower motor for the heat ect.
Go with a winner
Joe Martins, 06/20/2004
2004 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd buick lesabre and this one by far is the greatest. Ive had a 1992, 1999, and now a 2004. Each year I have seen a great change in the handling and workmanship. The Paint finish on the 2004 is the best that I have had. All the sheetmetal is perfect, the fits in and out are outstanding. For the money it is a good value.
best car I ever owned
Debbie, 06/03/2009
2004 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my Buick LaSabre in Jan. 04. We had rented one the previous October to take on vacation, because the transmission had gone out on the automobile I owned. We loved it... so I told my husband I wanted to buy one when we traded again. I have loved it! It's a big roomy ride, yet gets great gas mileage. The first 3-4 years, it would get 31 mpg on the highway... and 27 around town. It is older now, and the mileage has dropped a little, but I still get 29 mpg on highway. It is has never had a mechanical problem. I have kept all routine maintenance up to date, and with 120,000.00, I still do not want to get rid of it. I hope it will continue giving me such enjoyment.
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