2005 Buick LeSabre Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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 2005 model year brings no major changes for the LeSabre.
Edmunds says
A crowd-pleasing large sedan that offers space, safety and surprisingly good mileage in a high-value and economical package.
For sale nearby
50 listings
- 247,640 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 4 owners, rental vehicle
- 18 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- Watertown Lincoln (83 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Post-collision safet...
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Watertown, SD
4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive.2005 Buick LeSabre Custom Cashmere Metallic FWD 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive 3.8L V6 SFI 20/29 City/Highway MPG
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G4HP52K25U108478
Stock: A4337E
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-28-2025- $5,988fair price$167 below market
- 108,821 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 18 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- Daryl's Auto Service (179 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Post-collision safet...
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Chamberlain, SD
Air bags, frontal, driver and right front passenger (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer w...
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:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G4HP54K55U196990
Stock: 6990
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-14-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$181/mo for LeSabre Custom
LeSabre Custom
vs
$200/mo
Avg. Large Car
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Buick LeSabre Owner Reviews
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Best American automobile, no doubt.
5 out of 5 starsCliff G, 05/13/2017
2005 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
I wish I could find another to hold in reserve. I use this car for an office on wheels. It had 36k when I bought it. It has 146k now. I had to get the air ride repaired. Put on one rotor which was my fault and light bulbs. THAT IS IT except for oil filters, brake pads, air filters and the normal maintenance stuff! This car goes well in the snow. Not as good as a 4wd but with a … little sense it gets you there. This car stops very well on dry roads or in snow and has never thrown a surprise my way. Down on the coastal plain I can get 32 mpg highway if cruising steadily. Stop and go traffic kills the mileage. In the hills if I'm not trying to stretch mileage I get between 24 and 25. This is a big car and the ride is wonderful. The car is quiet unless you run with a window down. Front struts now need replaced to help ride but I haven't got around to it. Speedometer is broken so I use the Garmin. Car does not have rear headrests in case of accident. This seats 6. I wish I could find another with 50k on it. I would buy instantly!
Update: The car now has 173K. Recently had to put wheel bearings on both sides of the front axles. Engine still does not use oil. I couldn't be happier with this car. This car has knocked my 85 Subaru wagon off the throne in the lifelong "dollars per mile" stat and its much more comfortable to boot! 2019 update: I wrecked this car. I topped the ridge and the other side was a glare of ice. Antilock brakes did a great job and let me pick the spot to hit the guiderail. I missed the other cars but totalled mine. I still miss it 4 years later.... I should have bought it back from the insurance company.
Love my "old man's car"
4.5 out of 5 starspalmettosunshine, 03/25/2010
2005 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Absolutely love my "old man's car". Needed another 4 door car after getting married, did my research and knew I wanted a LeSabre. I work for a Buick dealer and I waited until the right one was traded in. Got a 1 owner Custom with 67,000 miles and couldn't be happier. My friends teased me about it until they rode in it, then they got it. Amazing ride quality, great gas mileage, … enormous trunk. My wife insists we take the LeSabre when we go on trips rather than her 2008 Scion XB. If you find a low mileage LeSabre, buy it! You won't be disappointed.
2005 Buick Lesabre Limited.
4.75 out of 5 starsaudrey, 09/28/2008
2005 Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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.
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4.75 out of 5 starsBill, 03/15/2010
2005 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
I have driven GM cars always. I got an Olds Delta 88 in 1987 and have had several Olds that have ran perfect with the same drive train in the Olds 88s and 98s -the 3.8 engine is great- GM was smart enough to stay with it for many years. I bought the 2005 Buick LeSabre because it had the exact same drive train as an Olds that GM was stupid enough to discontinue.
2005 LeSabre Highlights
Custom
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $26,725 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $181/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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