1992-1999 Buick LeSabre: Road Test

Updated: 11/23/08

1994 Buick LeSabre Limited
1999 Buick LeSabre
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1992-1999 Buick LeSabre 

  • Price Range:  $800 - $3,400
CG Rating

55

out of 100

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Our road test for the 1992-1999 Buick LeSabre includes a full evaluation from the inside out. We've evaluated every aspect of the 1992-1999 Buick LeSabre and highlighted the vehicle's performance with pros and cons. Use our comprehensive road test ratings to decide if this generation 1992-1999 Buick LeSabre is right for you.

Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation

Performance is brisk, from a standing start or on the highway. Transmission shifts go virtually unnoticed, and kickdowns come quickly. The 3800 Series II V6 found in the 1996 LeSabre is not only more powerful, it's also smoother and quieter than previous versions of this engine. It delivers ample acceleration, and it's mated to one of the smoothest transmissions available. Power steering is over-assisted, deleting most of the road feel. Even so, handling and overall road manners best a number of rivals. With the base suspension, the LeSabre retains the smooth "big-car" ride that traditional Buick customers have come to expect. For those wanting less body lean and more precise steering feel, we recommend the optional Gran Touring Package. While the LeSabre's handling will never be mistaken for that of a European sport sedan, the optional handling package is a welcome improvement, making this full-size car much more manageable and athletic. Adults can sit upright easily in back, in a spacious interior. Pre-1995 models have awkward reach to climate/radio controls. Roomy trunk has a wide, flat floor and bumper-height opening.
Value for the Money
Pleasant to look at and to drive, LeSabre offers few surprises but carries on traditional Buick virtues. Buick's popular LeSabre is a roomy family sedan that offers most of the features found in the Park Avenue at a lower price. Along with its siblings at Oldsmobile and Pontiac, it ranks among the best choices in a full-size sedan.
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Expert Ratings Summary

Category Buick LeSabre Limited Rating
Performance 6
Fuel Economy 4
Ride Quality 7
Steering/Handling/Braking 4
Quietness 6
Controls/Materials 5
Interior Room 7
Room/Comfort (rear) 5
Cargo Capacity 4
Value within Class 7
Total Score: 55

Each vehicle report contains one rating chart for representative model. Consumer Guide® rates in ten key areas: Performance, Fuel Economy, Ride Comfort, Steering and Handling, Interior Noise, Controls and Materials, Driver Room, Passenger Room, Cargo Capacity, and Insurance Costs. These ratings compare the particular vehicle rated to ALL other vehicles, not a vehicle's standing in a particular class. In the ratings table, "1" is the lowest rating and "10" is the highest rating.

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