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1997 Buick LeSabre User Reviews

1997 Buick LeSabre Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 9 reviews

  • Performance:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Appearance:2.9 out of 5 stars2.9 out of 5 stars2.9 out of 5 stars2.9 out of 5 stars2.9 out of 5 stars 2.9 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Overall:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 6 reviews
"power" 3 reviews
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
"handling" 3 reviews
"storage" 3 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Robbie writes:
1997 Buick LeSabre Limited Review
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The look was not as important as the cheap price, it is a comfortable ride for me and the kids to do what we need to get done. Hardly ever in the shop but the gas mileage could be a lot better. Maintenance and repair costs are fair. Lots of leg room for long trips or short

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Gas mileage could be so much better. Maintenance and repair costs have been minimal. Hardly ever been in the shop.

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Grocery Getter — Good starter car for anyone to drive. Has been very reliable and safe. Handles well and rides the kids with no problems. Great for long or short trips. Vacation car for sure. Long distances or short there is plenty of room for the family and friends and a huge trunk space as well.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Justin writes:
1997 Buick LeSabre Limited Review
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Luxury, VIP

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Big, Bulky

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Gland To Have/drive It! — Its rediculously roomy leather power everything V6 power good handling great peddle response blind spots are minimal great for driving around groups of freinds lots of chrome huge trunk no body damage low mileage for its year great sound system (but definitely going to upgrade anyways)

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Dakota writes:
1997 Buick LeSabre Custom Review
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Price, Fuel Mileage, Acceleration, very smooth ride

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The seats are uncomfortable and the car itself is ugly

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Cheap, Good Performance, Reliable, Very Ugly And Not So Comfortable — Good centre of gravity, fast acceleration and good gas mileage is always a plus...buy it for your teen (they will hate how it looks, though)

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Karson writes:
1997 Buick LeSabre Limited Review
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It's perfect if you don't mind that grandparents are driving them too!

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Absolutely nothing to hate

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If You Get A Chance To Pick One Up, It'll Last Forever. — Performance - It's got a 3.8l Series II V6. Accelerates better than any other V6 Series II I've driven. Everyone always asks why mines so much better than theirs..simply take care of it. Build Quality - Things rarely go wrong with these cars, especially under the hood. Unfortunately my transmission did go out, but I got a new one back in and it runs just fine and haven't had any problems with it. Appearance - basic Grandparent car, unexpected to do anything suspicious by the cops, it's perfect. Cost - Gas mileage isn't bad, about 25mpg on the highway going 80mph-85mph

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Salaam writes:
1997 Buick LeSabre Custom Review
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Space and efficiency

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gets old fast

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Old School Efficiency — Wide frame with lower center helps for above-average manueverability for a mid-size sedan. Always need good grade tires which of course helps out with bad gas mileage with makes you think twice before making back-and-forth trips. chepa but great when kept in tip top shape.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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David writes:
1997 Buick LeSabre Custom Review
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fuel efficiencty with speed

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shocks are bad

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Not Bad — This car preforms well for it's engine it accelerates quickly even with low rpms and can hold a cruize of 80 at just above 2000 rpms making it very fuel efficent even at high speeds. It could use some repairs under the body exterior is fine, it needs new shocks and struts first, im currently replacing the plugs and oil.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cody writes:
1997 Buick LeSabre Custom Review
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3800 V6 is an incredible engine, its a buick cops dont see it

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It looks like grandma should be driving it.

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Buick Lesabre — Performance- Has some power for a 6, needs new pads but otherwise very good, every turn you feel like your riding on the side of the tires because the body rolls so much. Biuld Quality- Great car has 170 k on it. GM 3800 V6 is a bulletproof engine. Cost of Ownership- 30 mpg hwy, 23 mpg city, has a lot of miles and is still running strong!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Alicia writes:
1997 Buick LeSabre Limited Review
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good breaks, very safe, great trunk space, easy ride, handles well

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small rear window, slow acceleration

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Great Car!!! — dual air bags, V6 engine, anti-lock brakes, heating and air conditioning with front passenger control, CD and AM/FM radio

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Joe writes:
1997 Buick LeSabre Custom Review
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Powerful engine, slick ride, good handling for a oldman car

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Looks like an oldman's car

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"old-man" Car But Has It Where It Counts — this car drives really well for a daily commuter, and can perform surprisingly well. must be that 3.8 liter V-6 buick put under the hood. This car also is very aero-sensative, i.e. it likes to draft behind other cars in high speed traffic.

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Cost $3,754 Average Instant Market Value $4,239 Average Instant Market Value $13,360 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 27 29 24
Horsepower 205 205 260
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.6 42.40 42.2

Reviews From Other Years

2005 Buick LeSabre Reviews

I Really Like It By Erik

my car is comfortable and smooth. It is good for long drives, but its kind of slow. It came stock with sattelite radip and on star it has optional wheels so no crappy hub cap it is top speed goveren... Read More

Unexciting, But Reliable And Comfortable Transportation. By Hans

Unless you happen to be riding in the back seat, which is subpar for a full size sedan. The short cushions severely compromise comfort. Fuel Economy is excellent, and acceleration is adequate. The ... Read More

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2004 Buick LeSabre Reviews

Excellent By bsmith1039

This car is not only very attractive, it performs well also. Has get up and go where necessary. Vehicle capacity is great for carrying golf clubs or baggage. It's ride surpasses any new car on the mar... Read More

Good Car By Shak

amazing well built car. nice luxury with a good performance. nice and smooth ride. Rather quite quiet. would definatly reccomend this car. gauges could be nicer and could be better built. overall amaz... Read More

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2003 Buick LeSabre Reviews

Best Family Car Made! By Marshal

Over all this car is like new for looks and style.One of the best engines made engines manufactured if not the best. Power is great and performance is super. I enjoyed driving this auto on long trips ... Read More

Belle As In Beautiful By JMaster

There's more here than I expected... I always thought, "Buick = Granny's Ride".... but now as an owner I'm finding that these cars are quite dependable, relativiely good on fuel economy, and surprisin... Read More

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2002 Buick LeSabre Reviews

Beast By L_orenzo

Great car for anyone! Very Safe and affordable. Low cost for maintenance. Has very good power and handling. This car glides down the road for. I think it is safe and it handle pretty darn well for a f... Read More

Love It By hollar

I love my LeSabre it drives amazingly smooth, it accelerates very well and brakes smoothly. The Quality is overall nice however, it has formed a dash bubble which has been very hard to get a handle ... Read More

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2001 Buick LeSabre Reviews

The Lesabre Is A Very Nice Ride. By 123Simmons

This Buick is like a Cadillac. It rides well and is very quiet on the highway. The automatic trunk pop is a real blessing at the grocery. You just push the remote button and it opens... then you can... Read More

Mature Sedan By Tim

good american car 3.8ltr v6 is a strong motor with a great reputation for reliability. a good car for a starting a family not a blast to drive but not a slouch either its an all round grown up car t... Read More

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