2000 Buick LeSabre: Road Test
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- MSRP: $23,400 -$27,885
- Invoice: $21,411 -$25,515
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Our road test for the 2000 Buick LeSabre includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Buick LeSabre from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Buick LeSabre, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Buick LeSabre help you decide if a 2000 Buick LeSabre is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Custom | Limited w/Gran Touring | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.6 |
Quick from stops, with ample passing power. Gear changes are smooth, downshifts prompt and sure.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Custom | Limited w/Gran Touring | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.6 |
Should be similar to the previous model: 16-18 mpg around town and mid-20s on the highway.
RIDE QUALITY
| Custom | Limited w/Gran Touring | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 6.1 |
New suspension reduces float, but still has an absorbent, comfortable ride.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Custom | Limited w/Gran Touring | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 4.9 |
Competent, with better road feel and more accurate highway tracking than before. Firm Gran Touring Package improves roadholding but isn't harsh.
QUIETNESS
| Custom | Limited w/Gran Touring | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 6 |
Less wind and road noise than before, but wind whistle is noticeable at higher speeds, and tires still whine on concrete freeways.
CONTROLS
| Custom | Limited w/Gran Touring | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5.3 |
Large gauges and controls, with audio and climate buttons accessible to driver and front passenger. Cruise control is now on the steering wheel instead of the turn-signal stalk.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Custom | Limited w/Gran Touring | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.9 |
Abundant head and leg room for two, but three-across adult seating is a squeeze.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Custom | Limited w/Gran Touring | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5.8 |
Too narrow for three adults. Reshaped seat is supportive, but leg room is tight with the front seats back.
CARGO ROOM
| Custom | Limited w/Gran Touring | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.8 |
Big trunk has a large opening and low lift-over, but lid hinges intrude. Limited gets a rear-seatback pass-through.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Custom | Limited w/Gran Touring | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 6.3 |
LeSabre imparts a feeling of size and substance, and the standard-equipment list is well-thought-out. Subpar rear-seat accommodations and indifferent interior furnishings are letdowns, but overall, this Buick should satisfy its conservative core audience. Base prices are competitive, too, though options add up quickly and loaded Limiteds nudge $30,000.
Total Score
| Custom | Limited w/Gran Touring | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | 51 | 57.3 |
Total Score: 53
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