I recently inherited my dads 2003 Lesabre Custom which he bought new. It’s been a garage Queen all it’s life and only has 54k on it! I never really paid much attention to the car when he owned it, but after driving it a while, “I get it”. Like you say... super smooth (floats down the road) very quiet, and quite predictable to drive (brakes and steering). Anyone can hop right into one of these and feel comfortable immediately. I also hear that they have a bullet proof engine and trans. 👍
Dude, so right. I had a 2001 LeSabre and it was so damn smooth and fun to drive. Felt like driving a yacht. Not for those who love sporty handling but comfort, this thing floats
Left turn signal going fast means you have a bulb out. Check your blinkers. I have my Grandma's 00' Lesabre Limited that she bought new in 99'. 140k Miles, I wanted to get rid of it for the longest time but I've gained a serious affection for the car recently. The 3800 series engine is rock solid. Just replaced the peeling dash with a new riveted one out of a junker, and am about to do the intake manifold gasket. I plan to keep her for at least another 60k miles.
@@timo3683 I wish I'd taken pictures of the process. The peeling dash is an extremely common problem with our generation of Lesabre. I'm honestly surprised GM didn't get sued over it, but I guess the problem took long enough to manifest that it was a moot point by then. As far as I can tell the problem comes from exposure to the sun, my car has spent its entire life parked outside in the Florida heat and by the time I replaced the dash it had gotten BAD. The entire passenger side was peeled up and shrunk on all 3 sides. The only way to fix it is to replace it, because the pad shrinks as it peels making it impossible to fit back into the original configuration. What you need to do is keep an eye on your local junkyards for cars with a good dash. LKQ is great because they usually post pictures of their inventory online and you can tell looking straight a the windshield how bad the dash has gotten. I took me about 3-4 months of constantly watching the inventory of the yards in my state to find a dash that was in good shape and that matched my interior color. Had to drive from Tampa to Orlando to get it too. After I pulled it I took a pop rivet tool and riveted the entire top of the pad down to the plastic base to hopefully avoid the problem manifesting for the rest of the life of the car. Check out this video, the guy rambles and bullshits quite a bit but its basically the same process I used for mine. ua-cam.com/video/0U3qsc0WCw4/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Buickmikee
@@mynamehappy Just bought a 2003 Limited. Looks like it was garage kept, now it will be out in the sun. I bought a sunscreen as I live in SC and it's hot. Do you think that will be enough to keep the dash ok?
1Had the 2000 limited and that car was a great highway cruiser with decent gas mileage, and quality parts are dirt cheap at Rockauto. Awesome car. When I purchased it in 2014 for $500, it had 125K and needed 4 tires, the twighlight sensor, intake plenum gasket with update, cat, OX 2 sensors, one climate control gear, both rear air shocks, rad cap and a headliner fix. Total parts $710 with shipping. After a total of 15 hours work, that thing ran and rode like a dream and the ABS was amazing in the rain or snow. I lived in rural NC, so cruising at 80mph was the norm. Drove it trouble free until I sold it in 2019 for $2,600. I'm looking to get another, perhaps a 2004 or 5.
BTW, that check charge light is the voltage sensing wire. Really easy and cheap to fix. 20 minutes and $1 for the 5 foot sensing common wire coming off the alternator to the ECU inside the airbox.
I had a 2005 Buick Lesabre Custom with the 3.8L. It was the best car. I ever owned. I wish I would never have sold it when it hit 200,000 miles. It got 27-28 mpg. The only money I ever stuck into it was at 175,000 miles the blower motor in the cab went out ($110) and the cord for the engine block heater went bad ($30).
I own a 2002 Buick Regal & I really love the 3800 engines they run like a top these Buick’s are really comfy to drive I have driven a couple of LeSabre’s like your 2002 that style me personally I own a Regal which is the same year as your LeSabre.
The 3800 series 3.8L 6 has been rated one of the top 10 motors of the entire 20th Century! That's 100 years! One I just got purrs like a kitten. See it here: ua-cam.com/video/C_kX7HMc9MI/v-deo.html
Where can I get some chrome fender flares like this? I bought an 02 LeSabre Limited and it had a lot of rust (live in Minnesota) but the inside was perfect. The last 4 months I have put around $1500 or so into it and it's in great shape. Got all the rust off and painted it matching the original color light bronzomist. Did the rear struts and kept the air ride with some new KYB struts and just yesterday did the front with the Monroe quick struts. Found out my away bar link was broken and replaced that while doing the struts. Ordered a custom intake specifically for the LeSabre after I got a new cat converter and muffler. Has a nice growl to it now but nothing too loud. Definitely made the acceleration more sensitive and gained some power but nothing crazy. Just ordered the 99 Riviera chrome rims that also fits the LeSabre. 16 x 6.5 chrome 7 spoke. I have been ordering on eBay and finally found the last rim I needed for a complete set so I should have those on by the weekend. But the last thing I want to do is the tinted windows and fender flares. Sorry for the long message but thought maybe someone would be interested in the Buick family to my specific custom jobs... I'm also looking for a new center console like the park ave ultra woodgrain center console. But I would probably to have that built just for the lesabre. Anyway if you could let me know of a good place for the fender flares I would appreciate it. Thank you!
00-05 Lesabres are bullet proof. You can easily get 300K-400K out of them! I have one as well as an Audi A6, but I have a long commute so the Lesabre is my main work horse.
just bought a 2003 lesabre 83250 original miles from florida im in mi. no rust and having it krowned to keep rust off. selling my 21 kia sportage and this is now r daily driver, no car pymnts.
Ive owned not 1, not 2, but 3 Buicks with these Bulletproof Engines!!! 1st - 09 Buick Lacrosse CXL 2nd - 08 Buick Lacrosse CX And Now, 03 Buick Lesabre Custom They really are The Best car you can buy now adays For around 4Gs and Under Best!! ❤ And They Glide Everywhere!!! These are literally Couches with a V6!!! And i prefer the older Buicks For the Engines (Mainly) But also because The wide G bodys they have!!! These damn things are Tanks,!!! I dont like the new buicks because the engines suck compared to the 3800s. And because the new buicks are smaller/compact. They really are worth every dollar!!! ❤ And Its Paid for!!! To bad the Lesabre ended in 2005, but i got 1 And mines officially is an antique! 20 years old and only 100,000 OD YALL BETTER HURRY, THESE ARE HOT CAKES AGAIN!!!
I recently inherited my dads 2003 Lesabre Custom which he bought new. It’s been a garage Queen all it’s life and only has 54k on it! I never really paid much attention to the car when he owned it, but after driving it a while, “I get it”. Like you say... super smooth (floats down the road) very quiet, and quite predictable to drive (brakes and steering). Anyone can hop right into one of these and feel comfortable immediately. I also hear that they have a bullet proof engine and trans. 👍
What color? Would you ever sell?
Dude, so right. I had a 2001 LeSabre and it was so damn smooth and fun to drive. Felt like driving a yacht. Not for those who love sporty handling but comfort, this thing floats
Left turn signal going fast means you have a bulb out. Check your blinkers.
I have my Grandma's 00' Lesabre Limited that she bought new in 99'. 140k Miles, I wanted to get rid of it for the longest time but I've gained a serious affection for the car recently. The 3800 series engine is rock solid. Just replaced the peeling dash with a new riveted one out of a junker, and am about to do the intake manifold gasket. I plan to keep her for at least another 60k miles.
You got photos of what you did to the dash? The major flaw to our car smh.
@@timo3683 I wish I'd taken pictures of the process. The peeling dash is an extremely common problem with our generation of Lesabre. I'm honestly surprised GM didn't get sued over it, but I guess the problem took long enough to manifest that it was a moot point by then. As far as I can tell the problem comes from exposure to the sun, my car has spent its entire life parked outside in the Florida heat and by the time I replaced the dash it had gotten BAD. The entire passenger side was peeled up and shrunk on all 3 sides. The only way to fix it is to replace it, because the pad shrinks as it peels making it impossible to fit back into the original configuration. What you need to do is keep an eye on your local junkyards for cars with a good dash. LKQ is great because they usually post pictures of their inventory online and you can tell looking straight a the windshield how bad the dash has gotten. I took me about 3-4 months of constantly watching the inventory of the yards in my state to find a dash that was in good shape and that matched my interior color. Had to drive from Tampa to Orlando to get it too.
After I pulled it I took a pop rivet tool and riveted the entire top of the pad down to the plastic base to hopefully avoid the problem manifesting for the rest of the life of the car.
Check out this video, the guy rambles and bullshits quite a bit but its basically the same process I used for mine.
ua-cam.com/video/0U3qsc0WCw4/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Buickmikee
@@mynamehappy Just bought a 2003 Limited. Looks like it was garage kept, now it will be out in the sun. I bought a sunscreen as I live in SC and it's hot. Do you think that will be enough to keep the dash ok?
@@joanallen5253 A windshield sun screen is definitely a good idea if you're going to be parking it outside.
Could be a bad relay
1Had the 2000 limited and that car was a great highway cruiser with decent gas mileage, and quality parts are dirt cheap at Rockauto. Awesome car. When I purchased it in 2014 for $500, it had 125K and needed 4 tires, the twighlight sensor, intake plenum gasket with update, cat, OX 2 sensors, one climate control gear, both rear air shocks, rad cap and a headliner fix. Total parts $710 with shipping.
After a total of 15 hours work, that thing ran and rode like a dream and the ABS was amazing in the rain or snow. I lived in rural NC, so cruising at 80mph was the norm. Drove it trouble free until I sold it in 2019 for $2,600. I'm looking to get another, perhaps a 2004 or 5.
Yup Rockauto is my fav and The Best!!! ❤ AND They even sell genuine factory parts !!!
BTW, that check charge light is the voltage sensing wire. Really easy and cheap to fix. 20 minutes and $1 for the 5 foot sensing common wire coming off the alternator to the ECU inside the airbox.
I had a 2005 Buick Lesabre Custom with the 3.8L. It was the best car. I ever owned. I wish I would never have sold it when it hit 200,000 miles. It got 27-28 mpg. The only money I ever stuck into it was at 175,000 miles the blower motor in the cab went out ($110) and the cord for the engine block heater went bad ($30).
The classical music just almost made me drown drinking this water. Love to see it 🔔
lmao thanks a lot yea i like classical music.
Me too😂🤝
I own a 2002 Buick Regal & I really love the 3800 engines they run like a top these Buick’s are really comfy to drive I have driven a couple of LeSabre’s like your 2002 that style me personally I own a Regal which is the same year as your LeSabre.
The 3800 series 3.8L 6 has been rated one of the top 10 motors of the entire 20th Century! That's 100 years! One I just got purrs like a kitten. See it here: ua-cam.com/video/C_kX7HMc9MI/v-deo.html
Still loving my 2000 LeSabre
Nice ride along I wish I could get my car to run that good I have a 2000 buick lesabre
Yeah the best!!!! Will run foever!!!! I have had no problems watsoever love these things good first car too
Where can I get some chrome fender flares like this? I bought an 02 LeSabre Limited and it had a lot of rust (live in Minnesota) but the inside was perfect. The last 4 months I have put around $1500 or so into it and it's in great shape. Got all the rust off and painted it matching the original color light bronzomist. Did the rear struts and kept the air ride with some new KYB struts and just yesterday did the front with the Monroe quick struts. Found out my away bar link was broken and replaced that while doing the struts. Ordered a custom intake specifically for the LeSabre after I got a new cat converter and muffler. Has a nice growl to it now but nothing too loud. Definitely made the acceleration more sensitive and gained some power but nothing crazy. Just ordered the 99 Riviera chrome rims that also fits the LeSabre. 16 x 6.5 chrome 7 spoke. I have been ordering on eBay and finally found the last rim I needed for a complete set so I should have those on by the weekend. But the last thing I want to do is the tinted windows and fender flares. Sorry for the long message but thought maybe someone would be interested in the Buick family to my specific custom jobs... I'm also looking for a new center console like the park ave ultra woodgrain center console. But I would probably to have that built just for the lesabre. Anyway if you could let me know of a good place for the fender flares I would appreciate it. Thank you!
Tie rod ends are common to go out and cause vibration in the front
00-05 Lesabres are bullet proof. You can easily get 300K-400K out of them! I have one as well as an Audi A6, but I have a long commute so the Lesabre is my main work horse.
I enjoyed the video, and the music!
Classical music in your luxury auto mo Sheen!
just bought a 2003 lesabre 83250 original miles from florida im in mi. no rust and having it krowned to keep rust off. selling my 21 kia sportage and this is now r daily driver, no car pymnts.
Great video...I just bought a 2005 Lasabre with 58,000 miles from a old couple... Question, how do you put on a front license plate?
With screws!
Hi,how to remove the service engine soon on my dashboard?
Ive owned not 1, not 2, but 3 Buicks with these Bulletproof Engines!!!
1st - 09 Buick Lacrosse CXL
2nd - 08 Buick Lacrosse CX
And Now,
03 Buick Lesabre Custom
They really are The Best car you can buy now adays
For around 4Gs and Under
Best!! ❤
And They Glide Everywhere!!!
These are literally
Couches with a V6!!!
And i prefer the older Buicks
For the Engines (Mainly)
But also because
The wide G bodys they have!!!
These damn things are Tanks,!!!
I dont like the new buicks because the engines suck compared to the 3800s. And because the new buicks are smaller/compact.
They really are worth every dollar!!! ❤
And Its Paid for!!!
To bad the Lesabre ended in 2005, but i got 1
And mines officially is an antique!
20 years old and only 100,000 OD
YALL BETTER HURRY, THESE ARE HOT CAKES AGAIN!!!
good vid !
Bro where did you get them headlights?
I done them myself lol
Fast blink turn signal is generally due to bad bulb, either front or rear
This just happened to me this passed weekend
What's with the French number plates?
Were you get those headlighrs
That's what I asked
Wheel bearing makes it shake
My dash shrunk just like yours.
I checked out when I saw a black painted fingernail. goodbye
@@jayroyce20-Garage 😆
Boomer
Lol 😂
okay joshie
snowflake
where did you get the head lights from??
i made them myself lol
Oh nice. They're clean. I have an 05 buick lesabre limited I'm working on that I bought for my son. But I like those headlights.
question what is the one called thith the half top you got
Quarter top
thanks i know but is it a special edition
I would argue the 98 LeSabre is a lil better
Get your engine light checked
change to blinker fuze
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🤬 put some dj screw chopped and screwed on, anyway clean Buick fam
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