I used to have a 1998 Park Ave, basically the same car with a little sharper styling. Absolutely loved that car! Comfy, roomy, got almost 30mpg. It wasn’t lighting, but it wasn’t slow either. And it was super normal for them to see 300k miles with very few problems.
My grandfather always had a LeSabre and would trade them out at 100k miles for a new one every two years. I remember going on road trips with him to his cottage growing up. Currently, I am in need of a second car, just a commuter and not much more and there have been TONS of these coming up for sale with people passing away, most of them have around 25k-110k miles and $3,500-10,000. Honestly, I think it is a not only a great car for someone starting out as a first car, but also for someone just needing an extra car and now is a great time to get one.
My first was a 98 Oldsmobile lss 3800 series 2.. died 400xxx miles thx to a radiator. Amazing car, I learned how to drive in that thing for sure. Did things a truck couldn't
Ive had 3 of these and a few other great Buicks. Current Buick is an 03 LeSabre. Had the 98(?) Park Avenue. And my favorite, a 1984 full size, rear wheel drive LeSabre I bought from the original owner with only 40,000 miles on it, in immaculate condition. Although I personally have always preferred the original BIG Lesabre's, pre front wheel drive, ALL of them including the 03 have been great vehicles. For younger adults, I can see them liking the newer 90's and 2000's, 3800 engine, front wheel drive versions. But because I'm an old fart now, I was driving back when the full sized vehicles were the norm. A fourth Buick I owned was the 1970 Buick Electra 225. Near 20 feet long, with V8 engine, (the 401 cubic inch 'nailhead') and Turbo 400 transmission pushing over 325HP to the rear wheels. And then last but not least, my 1986 Grand National I bought new from the dealer. 🙂👍👍👍 Buicks have always made a great and luxurious vehicles. While people have always loved to say, "Oh, thats just a Chevy, with fancy stuff in it, with Buick emblems slapped on it".... That was the big saying back in the day. All I can still say to that is what I said way back then. "You've obviously never owned a Buick"! One of the very few cars I ever really wanted, but didn't get, was the 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport. And I STILL regret it to this day! At my age now, AND the absolutely ridiculous prices they're getting for them now, it's one car I'll never get to own at this point! I had a chance in 1984 to buy one in beautiful condition, and I passed on it thinking I'd but the next one that came along, and that wasn't maroon. But it went on the back burner, I bought a Mustang fastback instead, and the opportunity didn't come back around again, until I had to much going on to be able to buy it! So, let that be a piece of advise for some young person out there! Lol When a rare, or good opportunity presents itself to purchase a good collectible, don't pass it up thinking you'll just buy the "next one". Since there may not be a "next one" or, when there is, it'll be at a time when you've got other commitments that take priority over buying another car. All that being said, I shouldnt complain, since I've owned and driven over 45 cars, many being sought after collectibles, some purchased brand new. Like my 86 Buick Grand National. (Should've never sold that one!)
@gabesmath105 and yet you got to pay a ton more 😂 I don't mind having a 3k car on the road, not as stressful as driving something that put you in debt
I started with a 2003 lesabre and i got rear ended at 60 mph a year later 😃😭. Now i have a buick century custom 2004, shorter body but pretty much copy and paste for a lot of things. Both of them I bought from grandmas😂
The early eighties 3.8 L Buicks had timing chain that would break but usually that was well into the 120,000 Mi range. Back then didn't have the tensioners on them like they do today plus the cars they were all in weighed 4000 lb 😂
Coolant leaks and weak timing chain plus horrendous wack transmission... definitely a horrible first car ...those engines thoo pretty reliable if yiu can work on the timing chain
My second car was a 1998 Pontiac bonneville SLE with the same 3.8 series 2 v6 and it was a unit. I would buy another one just to have as a back up daily, it was a beater with a heater that got me to and from where I needed to safely.
I got a 1999 Buick Lesabre and it's a damn great vehicle, honestly probably the second best car I had. I don't have leather or heated seats in mine sadly, but the seats I have are EXTREMELY comfortable. I've had issues here and there, but nothing too crazy. Just got it fixed today and it's running absolutely great again like it's brand new. Totally glad my dad helped me pick the car out cuz it drives great for being 25 years old.
The best car I've ever owned, hands down was a 2000 LeSabre. It was wrecked, but I saved the engine and transmission to put in another one, or possibly a riviera or park avenue.
@@hakeemsd70m That’s good to know because the newer ones had bench seats but with 3.5L engine. Too bad they skimped out the seating option on the last generation one but I think the engine was the 3.6L 👎
My first car was a 2000 Buick Century. It was a very nice car. I only had a few minor problems due to age but no problems with the engine or transmission. It didn’t have the 3800 engine, but it did have the 3100 engine which never gave me a problem. I was a bit boaty and it wasn’t very fast, but it was very comfortable and quiet and very reliable. I miss that car.
My first car was a 1991 Buick LeSabre Custom. Bulletproof car. I beat the shit out of it as a 16 year old and it was eventually passed down to my brother. Then he drove it for a few years and was sold. My dad drove it for many years before that too. I actually miss it a lot!
It’s crazy that aside from the trucks, old American cars get rarer each year, yet you always see these things (and all the 3800 cars) cruising around with 250k miles on ‘em
92 century with the 3300 it’s the 3800 series 1 engine and they’re absolutely comfy nice cheap and reliable if you’re on the fence I still own my first car have had it for 3 years and bought it for only 600$ got it for a steal would highly recommend getting any Buick with the 2.5 i4 it’s going to be slow or the 3.8 or 3.8 supercharged and those aren’t so slow
Great car got this car and I have don't some work to it minor stuff spark plugs /wires Engine mounts radiator elbow upgrade / flush Gauge cluster alternator Oil changes Brake and rotor upgrade Rear shock air ride Battery two new sets of tires And put a nice sound system in it it has never let me down or stranded Bullet proof car /engine elegant if you don't count running out of gas most of the work is fairly simple and takes about 1-2 hours or five minutes everything is visible and easily accessible There are five things I would do to it if you have just bought one 1)rear air ride shocks go out sometimes $120 if you do work your self 2) transmission solenoid id go to a mechanic $900 3 )valve gaskets do work yourself about 1hour and $50 4) coolant elbows upgrade they come stock with plastic Ones get the doorman aluminum $14 for elbows about $80 for mechanic or free if you do it yourself And 5) new set of tires $250-$500 finance it get some credit all around good and cheap maintenance car Ps😂 I didn't do all of this in one month lol I have done these within the span of three years but I got this car from grandma it's 17 years old so it was about time for most of those fixes and most fixes on UA-cam shout-out to trq car channel
I had a 1992 Bonneville with the 3.8 V6. It had 229,000 miles on it when my father in law wanted to buy it off of me. It was running great when he got it.
Ive sold many of these to parents buying their kids a first car, no matter how rich or poor they are, I would always show them the buick first and it worked damn near everytime.
I got a 1999 Buick Regal with the 3800 V6 it’s a wonderful car I drive it daily and they are really good cars if taken care of and maintained correctly definitely would buy more of them 👍
I got myself a LeSabre as a budget car after my 2018 Kia Soul kicked the bucket. Best decision I ever made. This car doesn’t burn a drop of oil and it gets better gas mileage than the Kia soul did when it was brand new. Also my repair bills were cut drastically.
Park avenue is exactly the same with the same engine. Both great cars and super cheap. I pick one up of Facebook market for $1350. 168,000miles yr 2000. No issues
If my $800 Malibu doesn’t work out I’ll probably sell it and buy one of these. I’ve heard nothing but good from those engines, and 30mpg highways too. Pretty awesome
@gute000 in my opinion the town car beats every single other car in the past 20 years in terms of class and elegance, but the buick is a good consolation prize.
The 3800 got discovered like 8 years ago these cars aren't cheap anymore. You coulda bought this for $5k back in the day but it's $10k now for an old GM product
My teacher had one, and she took excellent care of hers including regular maintenance and her engine locked up on her and she brought a Toyota Camry afterwards but had always been a Buick owner I’m talking her Buicks were load with every option available
Not only are they really easy vehicles to maintain but they're built like a tank. Last year I was in accident with a Mustang my car drove away with a busted up front light, cracked bumper and hood it was all cosmetic damage. Unfortunately for the Mustang that was completely destroyed. These cars are built tough I definitely recommend for a first vehicle
My first car was a 2001 Buick Lesabre. In fact it has been my only car ever since. It just doesn't stop
How many miles does it have on it
@@Sleazy28. 267K miles, why?
@rebeltvr6046 I don't think he was asking you bud.
@@sdusb1243 RIGHT?!?! 😆... Then he had the audacity to ask "why"! 🤯🤡💯😂😭
@@rebeltvr6046 funny guy! 😆
This isn't just a "starter" car it's a FOREVER car
Currently rollin' a '97 LeSabre
I was thinking the same 😄
When did u buy it
@@tantrumcollections3842 I didn't, I ended up with something else
Great vehicle. I inherited my grandma’s lesabre.
What year is your grandma’s LeSabre
@@fordmustang98guy 2003
@@Ryan-mj6rc I own a 2002 Buick Regal
@@fordmustang98guy beautiful. I love my Buick. she aint much to look at but its super comfortable and built like a tank
@@Ryan-mj6rc your grandma bought hers brand new in 2003?
It’s Car Wizard approved!
Ewe get a park avenue
@@bunda248I have the Regal and there are times I am like "I wish I got the Park Avenue" Always feel like to buy one and trade the Regal in lol
This was my brothers first car in 2010. I don’t want this car
I used to have a 1998 Park Ave, basically the same car with a little sharper styling. Absolutely loved that car! Comfy, roomy, got almost 30mpg. It wasn’t lighting, but it wasn’t slow either. And it was super normal for them to see 300k miles with very few problems.
For real dude, my first car was a 96 park ave, 3rd car an 04 park ave, 4th car is my current one, an 01 century bc some retard t boned my 04 park ave
I have the same vehicle same year. 98 park Avenue with the supercharger. Probably the most reliable car I'll ever own
Was that the one with the V8? Or am I mistaking that for the Roadmaster?
@@khaosking2937Roadmaster I think has a Corvette motor I believe.
@@erikcopeland ah. Thanks for the clarification
One of the rare cases where reliable is an understatement, once you have one, you're possibly going to have it for a long time
I had a couple friends they were owners of Buick LeSabre and Park avenue Ultra with 3800 superchargerd V6 and mods
My 96 LeSabre will forever be my favorite car in the world. Currently own an ‘05. Will be LS swapped one day🥹
you gotta slap an LS4 in there
3800 series 2 is built with the same material as the LS so stick with the 3800
I still buy them as i can. Proud owner
In your opinion it’s better than town car ?
@@gute000I have owned both. Towncar looks better and bigger trunk. LeSabre has better gas mileage and more reliable
night and day better @@gute000
Bought a ‘97 with 43k miles last year for super cheap to be second car. Thing rides like a cloud.
Damn lucky, a custom or limited?
You think it’s better than a town car I’m looking at both ?
How much did you get it, please ?
How much did u pay for that?
My little brother had one. Gifted to him. He didn’t maintain it correctly and that thing still ran strong. Great little car.
My grandfather always had a LeSabre and would trade them out at 100k miles for a new one every two years. I remember going on road trips with him to his cottage growing up. Currently, I am in need of a second car, just a commuter and not much more and there have been TONS of these coming up for sale with people passing away, most of them have around 25k-110k miles and $3,500-10,000. Honestly, I think it is a not only a great car for someone starting out as a first car, but also for someone just needing an extra car and now is a great time to get one.
My first was a 98 Oldsmobile lss 3800 series 2.. died 400xxx miles thx to a radiator. Amazing car, I learned how to drive in that thing for sure. Did things a truck couldn't
I well kept Buick can last forever
Ive had 3 of these and a few other great Buicks. Current Buick is an 03 LeSabre. Had the 98(?) Park Avenue. And my favorite, a 1984 full size, rear wheel drive LeSabre I bought from the original owner with only 40,000 miles on it, in immaculate condition.
Although I personally have always preferred the original BIG Lesabre's, pre front wheel drive, ALL of them including the 03 have been great vehicles.
For younger adults, I can see them liking the newer 90's and 2000's, 3800 engine, front wheel drive versions. But because I'm an old fart now, I was driving back when the full sized vehicles were the norm. A fourth Buick I owned was the 1970 Buick Electra 225. Near 20 feet long, with V8 engine, (the 401 cubic inch 'nailhead') and Turbo 400 transmission pushing over 325HP to the rear wheels.
And then last but not least, my 1986 Grand National I bought new from the dealer. 🙂👍👍👍
Buicks have always made a great and luxurious vehicles. While people have always loved to say, "Oh, thats just a Chevy, with fancy stuff in it, with Buick emblems slapped on it".... That was the big saying back in the day. All I can still say to that is what I said way back then. "You've obviously never owned a Buick"!
One of the very few cars I ever really wanted, but didn't get, was the 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport. And I STILL regret it to this day! At my age now, AND the absolutely ridiculous prices they're getting for them now, it's one car I'll never get to own at this point! I had a chance in 1984 to buy one in beautiful condition, and I passed on it thinking I'd but the next one that came along, and that wasn't maroon. But it went on the back burner, I bought a Mustang fastback instead, and the opportunity didn't come back around again, until I had to much going on to be able to buy it! So, let that be a piece of advise for some young person out there! Lol When a rare, or good opportunity presents itself to purchase a good collectible, don't pass it up thinking you'll just buy the "next one". Since there may not be a "next one" or, when there is, it'll be at a time when you've got other commitments that take priority over buying another car.
All that being said, I shouldnt complain, since I've owned and driven over 45 cars, many being sought after collectibles, some purchased brand new. Like my 86 Buick Grand National. (Should've never sold that one!)
this car actually just checked all my boxes
Supercharger will get it to 500bhp
Except... well, safety integrity that's actually worth anything against new cars
@gabesmath105 and yet you got to pay a ton more 😂 I don't mind having a 3k car on the road, not as stressful as driving something that put you in debt
Picked one up yesterday for dirt cheap. Gonna be a great winter beater
For how much did you get it, please ?
@@Mario-ur8ti 2200
I always rode in a '97 buick LeSabre it was fast af, same motor as that one and super fun with an amazing sound system. That Concert Sound is amazing
I had a 98. Blk with tan interior. So nice and comfortable ride and lazy boy seats. I miss that car
A bought a 92 la Sabre in 2008 for 900$ ran great cold ac. Drove it for almost 2 years. Sold it for 1100$
That center console is super rare!
I started with a 2003 lesabre and i got rear ended at 60 mph a year later 😃😭. Now i have a buick century custom 2004, shorter body but pretty much copy and paste for a lot of things. Both of them I bought from grandmas😂
Any vehicle with the 3800 V6 is worth owning. Even the old 3.8 version before they started calling it the 3800 or series 2 were all pretty bulletproof
What's the gas mileage on those?
The early eighties 3.8 L Buicks had timing chain that would break but usually that was well into the 120,000 Mi range. Back then didn't have the tensioners on them like they do today plus the cars they were all in weighed 4000 lb 😂
@@ItsMe-ic7onIIRC 20cty28hwy
Coolant leaks and weak timing chain plus horrendous wack transmission... definitely a horrible first car ...those engines thoo pretty reliable if yiu can work on the timing chain
@@ItsMe-ic7onI'd say like just under 20 for city but almost 30 on the highway
My second car was a 1998 Pontiac bonneville SLE with the same 3.8 series 2 v6 and it was a unit. I would buy another one just to have as a back up daily, it was a beater with a heater that got me to and from where I needed to safely.
I drive a clean 1996 Lesabre Custom. Fantastic car.
These are the colors of my 2003 Le Sabre. What a car!
It’s been my first car for about 2 years now and I admit it’s pretty nice
it’s dope having ash trays built into your car lol
Hell yeah man 😂😂 can smoke oke whenever @@xokam
I got a 1999 Buick Lesabre and it's a damn great vehicle, honestly probably the second best car I had. I don't have leather or heated seats in mine sadly, but the seats I have are EXTREMELY comfortable. I've had issues here and there, but nothing too crazy. Just got it fixed today and it's running absolutely great again like it's brand new. Totally glad my dad helped me pick the car out cuz it drives great for being 25 years old.
The best car I've ever owned, hands down was a 2000 LeSabre. It was wrecked, but I saved the engine and transmission to put in another one, or possibly a riviera or park avenue.
I wish these would be widely available in Europe. I would buy one immediately.
We say the same about the Audi RS2 Avant
Ship a vauxhall hsv over
I would get the Impala with the bench seating like this and the 3.8 engine.
The 3.5 I hear wasn’t as bad as 3.6 too
@@42luke93 The 3.5 is an excellent engine, just as reliable as the 3800 and more reliable than GM's previous 60° pushrod V6s, the 3.1 and 3.4.
@@hakeemsd70m
That’s good to know because the newer ones had bench seats but with 3.5L engine. Too bad they skimped out the seating option on the last generation one but I think the engine was the 3.6L 👎
@@hakeemsd70m
The steam though is from rain water touching the hot pipes in manholes resulting in condensation.
My first car was a 2000 Buick Century. It was a very nice car. I only had a few minor problems due to age but no problems with the engine or transmission. It didn’t have the 3800 engine, but it did have the 3100 engine which never gave me a problem. I was a bit boaty and it wasn’t very fast, but it was very comfortable and quiet and very reliable. I miss that car.
Love the buick century, basically a more sleek lesabre.
i love my century, had it for 6 years
I love Buick
And the 3800 engine is very reliable
I gotta say it. Your thumb is too long! I feel better now.
Lincoln town car
Never had this car but I’ve always loved them. Agree 100% it’s a fantastic starter car or daily driver
Just bought my 2004 buck lesabre with 40,000 miles for 9k very clean car great vehicle
My first car was a 1991 Buick LeSabre Custom. Bulletproof car. I beat the shit out of it as a 16 year old and it was eventually passed down to my brother. Then he drove it for a few years and was sold. My dad drove it for many years before that too. I actually miss it a lot!
I had one, was an amazing road trip car and was a beast in the winter
What a beautiful COMFORTABLE car
Just bought one, love it!
Congratulations 🎈
Back when they built American based Cars.
Buick Lesabre was my 2nd car ever, i actually wish i had never gotten rid of it because now i miss it
It’s crazy that aside from the trucks, old American cars get rarer each year, yet you always see these things (and all the 3800 cars) cruising around with 250k miles on ‘em
A starter car, i choose these over any car on this planet, i have three of these.
92 century with the 3300 it’s the 3800 series 1 engine and they’re absolutely comfy nice cheap and reliable if you’re on the fence I still own my first car have had it for 3 years and bought it for only 600$ got it for a steal would highly recommend getting any Buick with the 2.5 i4 it’s going to be slow or the 3.8 or 3.8 supercharged and those aren’t so slow
my second car was a White 2000 LeSabre Limited.
it was fully optioned and i loved it.
I still have 04’ that I bought back in 07. Love it
I love my 2000 Buick century!
I drive a 2005 lesabre love it
My main issue with the 2000 plus lesabres is how cramped the engine bay is compared to the 97-99 models in a bigger car
Gotta watch those intake manifold gaskets
I love my LeSabre. It’s closing in on 200k and runs like a new car and it’s surprisingly quick.
Inherited my dads ‘01. New intake plenum and gaskets and it’s good for 300k.
"I only see 1 LeSabre Freddy "
It was a Chrysler LeBaron, not a Buick LeSabre...
My first car was a 1998 Buick Le saber limited had a lot of features that some cars in the early 2000’s didn’t have. One of the best cars I had.
Have a 98 lesabre, love it ❤
Me trying to find a replacement power mirror and headlight mount for mine 💀💀💀
@@Wren6858check lkq, 97-99 are near identical as are 00-05
I have a 2002 love my Lesabre
Great car got this car and I have don't some work to it minor stuff
spark plugs /wires
Engine mounts
radiator elbow upgrade / flush
Gauge cluster
alternator
Oil changes
Brake and rotor upgrade
Rear shock air ride
Battery two new sets of tires
And put a nice sound system in it it has never let me down or stranded
Bullet proof car /engine elegant
if you don't count running out of gas most of the work is fairly simple and takes about 1-2 hours or five minutes everything is visible and easily accessible
There are five things I would do to it if you have just bought one
1)rear air ride shocks go out sometimes $120 if you do work your self
2) transmission solenoid id go to a mechanic $900
3 )valve gaskets do work yourself about 1hour and $50
4) coolant elbows upgrade they come stock with plastic Ones get the doorman aluminum $14 for elbows about $80 for mechanic or free if you do it yourself
And
5) new set of tires $250-$500 finance it get some credit all around good and cheap maintenance car
Ps😂 I didn't do all of this in one month lol I have done these within the span of three years but I got this car from grandma it's 17 years old so it was about time for most of those fixes and most fixes on UA-cam shout-out to trq car channel
Best vehicle I’ve ever owned or worked on. Love em.
I've been driving my '03 LeSabre for 9 years. My first car.
Got my granny buick century after she passed...It won't quit.
That center console is *RARE* 🙌🏼
Make more of these shorts!!
This is my first car!
Love these cars
Not only starter. Great overall
I had a 1992 Bonneville with the 3.8 V6. It had 229,000 miles on it when my father in law wanted to buy it off of me. It was running great when he got it.
very reliable spacious car
I still have my LeSabre 05 if it breaks up I'll fix it and keep it I'm no letting it go
Great old man cars that run forever.
I still wanna Buick Lesabre
Buick is such a weird brand but honestly they can make some good cars
Always loved these babies ❤️
Can You Do A 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe! Or A 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic!❤
Yeah boi 1st gen Santa Fe gang 💯😎
@@trickyricky12147ayyy yess
Wish mine was that nice😂 no heated seats and no pop out cupholder(fabric seats too)
Ive sold many of these to parents buying their kids a first car, no matter how rich or poor they are, I would always show them the buick first and it worked damn near everytime.
I got a 1999 Buick Regal with the 3800 V6 it’s a wonderful car I drive it daily and they are really good cars if taken care of and maintained correctly definitely would buy more of them 👍
I got myself a LeSabre as a budget car after my 2018 Kia Soul kicked the bucket. Best decision I ever made. This car doesn’t burn a drop of oil and it gets better gas mileage than the Kia soul did when it was brand new. Also my repair bills were cut drastically.
I have the Buick Regal GS Supercharged and its a blast
I have a 1990 buick rivera with a 3.8. I looooove it and it's going to be my show car eventually
Series III they addressed that plastic intake manifold issue replacing it with metal. In either case a great engine.
I've inherited my mom's 2007 Lacrosse. It's an awesome, no worries car. Rides nice, has some pep, and great MPG.
Can’t wait to get one of these cars.
Park avenue is exactly the same with the same engine. Both great cars and super cheap. I pick one up of Facebook market for $1350. 168,000miles yr 2000. No issues
If my $800 Malibu doesn’t work out I’ll probably sell it and buy one of these. I’ve heard nothing but good from those engines, and 30mpg highways too. Pretty awesome
My first car was a LeSabre, 296,000 miles on the 3800 when it got totaled in an accident.
Ran like new!!
Launch it it's hella fun
My starter car in 1963-1965. My parents had a Dusty Rose one.
Didn’t know they were still being made!
I have Bench seats in my 2005 buick
Buick century if you watch every detail of the engine, you have that car for a long time
It's essentially the budget and gas friendly version of the Lincoln Town Car
I’m in between the Buick and town car I like both lol
@gute000 in my opinion the town car beats every single other car in the past 20 years in terms of class and elegance, but the buick is a good consolation prize.
@@doodbro931 yeah I like the town car but I’m in Michigan so Buick might be better option for snow
I had a 51 as my starter car back in the day.
That’s my starter car it’s very solid and reliable I love it
The 3800 got discovered like 8 years ago these cars aren't cheap anymore. You coulda bought this for $5k back in the day but it's $10k now for an old GM product
Solid analysis!
Wait, why does this one say 10W-30 for oil but mine says 5W-30
I want one of these but I was only able to find a 1998 Century
My teacher had one, and she took excellent care of hers including regular maintenance and her engine locked up on her and she brought a Toyota Camry afterwards but had always been a Buick owner I’m talking her Buicks were load with every option available
Not only are they really easy vehicles to maintain but they're built like a tank. Last year I was in accident with a Mustang my car drove away with a busted up front light, cracked bumper and hood it was all cosmetic damage. Unfortunately for the Mustang that was completely destroyed. These cars are built tough I definitely recommend for a first vehicle