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Maybe the newer LeSabre's air conditioning is less impressive... personally i find the entire 2002 style unimpressive... Buick should have never gotten rid of the beautiful door handles.
My only complaint about my 97 Lesabre is that im in my early-mid 20's and when people see me driving it, they think "sonny boy is taking mom and pops car for a cruise!"
is short and hated the "euro" style
seats ! Too Hard etc she sez.
She don't like the seats in the caddys
either !
The Buick seats seem the same to me !
BUT she has to drive it ! Me I LOVE
my BIg chevy xcab....geo
Neil
Concert II sound--had the speakers changed yesterday. On kcwolfpack's advice (#582), had a pro do the installation (thanks, wolf, for saving me a world of trouble). Went with MB Quart speakers--titanium coaxials and triaxials. With installation almost $500. Could have gone with very satisfactory speakers for $230, but got quickly hooked when I heard the demo of the ones I decided to get. Not happy at all to pay that much, but very happy for sure about the wonderful results. I'm a musician, so sound matters a lot to me. When I first told the guy in the shop that I wanted to change the Concert II speakers, he said quietly, "Yeah, you'll want to do that."
Incidentally, this shop gives customers the old equipment (maybe that's standard procedure in the auto-sound business--don't know). So I'll have the original speakers re-installed when I trade this car two to four years out. If I get another LeSabre (very strong possibility), I can put the speakers I've bought in the next car. Again, why would Buick go cheap on *speakers*? I like the used LeSabre Limited a whole lot (31K on it at purchase), but the sound system's a mystery.
Anyone know what the 0-60 acceleration time is for the 2002 Buick LeSabre?
Is the car generally considered a quiet car with respect to wind and road noise intrusion into the cabin compared to other cars in the same category?
Where are the six speakers located within the cabin in the Concert Sound II system? Is it possible to independently adjust the bass and treble tone controls independently of the automatic equalization control?
Are the "Catcher's Mitt" seats comfortable on a long trip?
Thanks in advance.
My question is, on cars equipped with the pressure monitor that gives a readout for each tire - does it also give a warning if a tire goes too low, or is it up to the operator to monitor the readings and notice when one is losing pressure?
Here's the problem.....I think that I have not connected them properly. The engine has lost most of its power. Even the brakes aren't functioning properly.
Please help by posting the correct connection from spark plug to the (capacitor)?
The car starts but has very low power.
The LeSabre is a QUIET car; on some road surfaces it is uncannily quiet. Very little wind and road noise. In most cases normal conversation is quite possible. Passengers have often commented on the quietness of the car.
Two 6 x 9 speakers on the rear deck lid, 2 in the door (5 1/4" I believe) and two tweeters on extreme right and left corners between the dash and windshield.
Quality of sound? See Messages # 616 and 617.
Yes it is possible to manually control the treble and bass by switching the equalizer setting to "Manual" OR as on my radio, as soon as I adjust either bass or treble, the equalizer automatically switches to manual mode.
Hope this helps.
But, old H bodies seem to run a long time, tons of them are still running!
I havea 98 LeSabre with 72k on it and a coolant leak turned out to be
the gasket and plastic ($300) plenum on the top of the air intake
setup.
Buick just rejected my request for coverage for part and labor
on at least the plenum. They said there's no problem with them.
My service manager at the Buick, Pont., Chev., GMC dealership
says they're seeing more of these all the time.
Buick's rep was very nonchalant when I suggested my 93 LeSabre
can be replaced with a Camry or Avalon..., instead of New LeSabre
or new/used Park Avenue...
Has the corporate attitude changed on the 3800 and Buick?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I havea 98 LeSabre with 72k on it and a coolant leak turned out to be
the gasket and plastic ($300 part only) plenum on the top of the air intake
setup.
Buick just rejected my request for coverage for part and labor
on at least the plenum. They said there's no problem with them.
My service manager at the Buick, Pont., Chev., GMC dealership
says they're seeing more of these all the time.
Buick's rep was very nonchalant when I suggested my 93 LeSabre
can be replaced with a Camry or Avalon..., instead of New LeSabre
or new/used Park Avenue...
Has the corporate attitude changed on the 3800 and Buick?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
My LeSabre has been consistently averaging 33.8 mpg traveling 70-80 mph through Montana/Wyoming/Idaho with an excellent ride and handling. The Impala got 29 with the cruise at 73 and the ride left a lot to be desired. It was very firm, but felt more like my truck than a car. Don't get me wrong I really like the Impala, but when it comes down to it the LeSabre may be a "Blue Hair Car" but sure kicked the Impala's young punk butt!!!
That said, I'd drive any of the 3 of these cars with pleasure. Mine happens to be a bit more unique in that you don't see quite so many Bonnies.
Luv'n every mile!
Thanks
Appreciate any advice any of you have.
Might go look at Tirerack.com
LeSabre. They grip great in snow and cold icy
roads because of the treat rubber compound.
I put XH4s on my last LeSabre and one failed at
110 K. I never thought I;'d keep the car this long.
they still have 3 to 4 32nds of tread depth.
The X-Ones are soft and quiet but grip great.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Concerning gas mileage, I think that the brand of gasoline you use has alot to do with your mileage. I had been using Shell regular gasoline and had been getting 31 mpg on the highway. I then joined the Upromise program and switched to Exxon regular for the college savings. After I switched, my highway mpg went down to 26. I then switched back to Shell and my mpg went back up to 31. So, maybe if you try a different gasoline, your mileage might improve.
Just came back from a 700 mile trip to Maine and back and averaged 31.2 mpg on the highways.
Neil
Any suggesions?
Thanks..
I have a 93 buick lesabre LTD with 167,000 kms.
My situation is when I am at a full stop,and when I step on the acceleration, there is a pronounced hesitation. It seems no fuel is getting to the required destination.
I have had the fuel injectors cleaned, a new gas filter and new spark plugs.
I am trying to avoid paying the money for a scope,can anyone give me any suggestions as to what this recurring problem be? Thank you.
Car is almost 12 years old, isn't it?
It runs like new with the new suspension and tires I had put on. Engine oil change every 3K and very well maintained through it's 90K of service. Body shows minor surface rust, but otherwise, it's going to keep running for another 50-70K.
Please do not comment if you don't have anything constructive to say.
Even though the car has 54,000 miles, GM has offered to pay for parts replacement of $700, $530 is mine for labor. I have had several problems with the car even though I tend to baby it. At least GM is acknowledging some responsibility given the car's age and milage.
Regards and safe driving,
Vlanman
incoming air. It comes back down to the metal intake. The leaks occur around the
gaskets, I was told and shown, often toward the back of the engine. The leaks may be
caused by warpin of GM's badly made plastic air intake.
Mine did this -- $300 plastic part + $150 labor approx. A friend's 98 Pontiac just leaked into the air intake causing the engine to sound like a diesel then quit. Repaired, but I notice their car is gone again. They had a noisy lifter after they got the car back from 100 miles from home where it quit! Must have had an additional problem after the repair. Hope it wasn't bearing damage due to coolant in oil.
GM paid nothing on mine at 76K. I had another LeSabre with 149 K on it. I'm looking for another car. Would you buy another engine with same plenum design?????? in a new
Buick or other GM car????????
Consider yourself lucky they're standing behind their product. I was given the cold shoulder "Why are you so dumb to ask for us to pay part or all for our bad design?" treatment by the rep on the 1 800 4Abuick number.
But later 1 800 4abuick was real nice when I asked about the options on a new LeSabre and why the packages are so screwy in what you have to get to get what you want? Apparently they don't connect customer service with sales of the next product unit.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I had the same thoughts about engine damage in my car. Hopefully no damage occurred and I got it to the dealership in time. Who knows what they did though, charging for a new starter, saying it was damaged by coolant and cracked?? I doubt it, but it was changed at any rate.
Thanks again for the info and regards,
vlanman25
the front passenger's feet on the right
side next to the stub frame rail. The car
had to be up on blocks under both front
wheels to get under to get at it. It
required removing one screw holding
the clamp around its middle and the
two snap clips on each end. Buick's
manual says it only needs to be changed
if there's a problem. Buick didn't
state a mileage. I changed at 100K.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,