Test Driving A 1989 Buick LeSabre

[@lewisveasey1674]

My brother owns a blue one. He loves it! He says he's running it till the wheels fall off. Always starts rain or shine. Never lets us down as a daily driver. Battery seems to need to be replaced more often than they should.

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

3800s some of best car engines made.Buick is a great luxury car.

[@bpd8426]

Yes, I had 1 for my first vehicle and it only had 80k miles and was nearly 18 years old my God what an engine had no problems but tires and i bent the tire rods but kept everything up wish i kept it bit i sold it...my half sister's dad is a mechanic he said those engines were one of the best in history reminded of a Toyota because that was my next vehicle it was awesome until a tree fell on it while i was sleeping lol.

[@implayatone]

@@bpd8426 same.... My first car was a 1990 buick lesabre I was 17 almost 18 and had around 80 thousand miles

[@TheAlphaWoomy]

That car is in amazing shape for it's age, I would definitely buy that! Got to love grandma cars!

[@alexportillo5688]

I have an 89 Limited version. After repairing the transmission the v6 fuel injection car drives great and picks up fast. No problems at all i love it.

[@landyachtfan79]

This is a car that will always be very special to me. For Christmas 1988, my grandparents bought a brand new white 1989 Buick LeSabre Custom from Lloyd Buick/Cadillac/BMW in Daytona Beach, Florida, & I used to LIVE for their visits from Palm Coast just so I could ride in this beautiful car. It was nothing really fancy, but to me, it was up there with the best luxury sedans in the world, & it made me feel like a king just to be in it!!! To this day, I will NEVER forget sitting in those beautiful blue velour seats & feeling the cloud-like ride from the DynaRide suspension with one of my James Taylor cassettes wafting from the Concert Sound System. AHHHHHHHH........THE MEMORIES!!!!! I will go on record as saying that the C/H-bodies were probably the best cars that GM ever built. Not only they have the secret NAILED on how to produce that classic feeling of big-car ride, smoothness, comfort, & quiet, they were the best in terms of build quality/dependability/reliability, at least the later models were. They truly showed what could happen when an American car manufacturer took their heads out of their collective behinds & took the time building a car that could successfully go head-to-head with the imports, rather than just being obsessed with beating them at their own game. In fact, the LeSabre was named the Most Trouble-Free Car Built/Sold In America from 1989-up by J.D Power & Associates. Now, THAT is saying something!!!!!

[@sikkwhale99]

Nice old tank. I have an 89 lesabre custom . Replaced the fuel lines and fuel pump, as well as the crank sensor . These old buicks are solid as a rock.

[@thegreatecb]

Where did you get the fuel lines for this car??

[@ab.3800]

This is one of the 3800 motors I have yet to own, I love these engines and these old Buicks. I've owned a 3800 Tuned Port Injection in a 94 Regal GS Several 3800 Series II naturally aspirated cars (97 Lesabre Limited, 98 Lesabre Custom, 96 Regal Custom) and a 3800 Series II Supercharged in a 98 Park Avenue Ultra.

[@thebibleisfiction]

That Buick is in unbelievable shape. love one owner finds

[@comgeek24]

The LeSabres from '87-'89 had the same style grille, with the flush composite headlights ('86 LeSabres had recessed headlights and bigger slots in the grille). The grille didn't get changed again til '90, when the grille was slightly elongated, having almost the same "waterfall" styling as the previous generation Century. Also, silver trim was added around the headlights for '90 and '91.

[@schomminater]

I remember my Dad got one of these for a loaner when his 1996 Centry was in for some repairs. He loved it. I had to show him how the hood opened for the heck of it. I do know about the ignition coil problems. My great aunt and uncle had a 1989 Olds Delta 88 and it went through a couple of them. Dad remembers a few times when they backed it out and it was missing a little bit.

[@EnliveningJustice]

I’ve owned two ‘89 Lesabres. Both well taken care of inside & out. I love these tough old cars.

[@thegreatecb]

I know where there is a 1989 LeSabre with only 100k miles. It is in very good condition, but has been sitting for 10 years since the owner passed away. Do you think it's worth buying for $900?

[@moldymac]

I can't believe what great shape that one is in! The random miss you felt at the beginnning could be caused by the magnavox igntion coils that one has, they are notorious for failures. That one looks like a cross between the 2 lesabre's I use to have. The silver exterrior of the parts car I had years ago, and the teal "waffle seats" of the one I still have. That radiator looks new too. I like the wood grain on the dash, wish mine had that. If you can get them down to $2k, take it!

[@19375320269]

my dad had a 1989 park ave it had 251k on it when we sold it and its still running 2 yrs later...since we know the people who bought it,very impressive cars

[@jewllake]

I miss these old videos!

[@uxwbill]

Although I did see something interesting recently that I would have liked to test drive on video, that particular car had no starter motor in it. And I'm frightfully busy with my Real Job.

[@brodocbetty4856]

Friend of mind had an Oldsmobile with this very Engine many years ago It was smooth and so quiet I fell asleep on a short trip.

[@SwaggaLessD]

My appreciation for this car has just went up a ton, now only if I could find one in this good of condition.

[@Jallge]

i like old people, they preserve stuff by either not using it or being very careful while using it

[@brightmoormike]

I used to have one of these it was white with burgundy cloth interior it was pretty sweet this one here is pretty nice too especially nowadays it's hard to find them that clean if I ever come across one that's clean enough I'll probably buy it

[@ciggycosa7201]

I bought one today and drove it back home 90 miles, she drove like a champ

[@knurlgnar24]

I second that. These were some of the most reliable vehicles out there. They do have their issues but nearly all of them end up in the junkyard due to rust or some other issue rather than a major drivetrain problem.

[@coololds85]

I love these old Buick's. Very great cars by Buick. In 1989 Buick was the only manufacturer to produce the best cars in America and was rated 5 out of 10 by JD power associates. That's better than Buick today.

[@clemsonbloke]

5 out of 10 isn't that great, thats the same thing as 50% out of 100%.

[@coololds85]

+clemsonbloke They were rated number 5 on the list over every import manufacturer. That's real good because they were almost number one.

[@FUZYsquatch]

I knew of one where the odometer broke at 400,000 miles. Kept going for a good 100k more.

[@robertjammer8427]

I got Buick Electra Buick park avenue 1990 with 303'000 miles still gets up and goes mines was an old lady's car too

[@gopher101media]

That vehicle looks like a one worth buying and keeping.

[@vwestlife]

I love those wide rural two-lane highways you have out there -- the perfect road for a Buick. NJ is too built-up and congested to allow for such things anymore.

[@BlueShovel600]

Beautiful car uxwbill. I'm anxiously awaiting your follow-up video on whether or not you bought it!

[@user-gc9yd4yv6f]

I just bought a 91 that is white on the outside and red interior. Old couples car, with a vinyl top that's very clean, interior is gorgeous, and it only has 106k!! I also bought a 1995 and it's in just good of shape.

[@randomrazr]

that thing is incredible shape especially the paint! top of the line lesabre u got their im pretty sure its an 89 gm didnt change the grille again till 90 and 91

[@Comptekhs]

The first car I ever owned was a 1994 Buick Century I miss that car it was a very good car. The only problems I had with the car was after many miles the head gasket went bad so I sold it. The other problem was the brake and engine light would stay on and the trunk had some rust on the lid. I almost forgot the door hinge came off on the drivers side but I had it welded back onto the body of the car. If I find another one I may get one again.

[@boardoutmind]

Seems like these buicks keep going and going, my grandmother has one. 88 or 89. Little trouble here or there, nothing major at all.

[@Blazer2533]

very very very nice find it is indeed an 89 cause buick lesabre's carried that style grille up until 90 i know this cause my dad had one exactly like this color but with wire hubcaps and maroon interior oh man i want this thing so bad i would give them 2 grand since its in good shape

[@chrismc410]

These Buicks maybe an old lady car, but if you need an inexpensive beater, you could do a whole lot worse. As stated, these LeSabres and their sister cars, the Century and the Olds Ciera were boring but reliable cars. Many of these are still driving to this day.

[@MilwaukeeMarco]

Goo cars 💪👍

[@schomminater]

Oh heck. It is just getting started. Theres another 100,000 on it. Been dealing with road construction here too. If you have the need for it then get it. Within reason on price of course.

[@jovanlopez90]

one nice car hope you get it it be a geat thing for the car to be in your hand good luck

[@CRXJDM88]

i hope you get it that car is in good shape its just like my accord my accord 89 was owned by a old lady lol and its been sit for 7 years ha ha but start up like new all the time

[@BoltofTalons]

These cars engines can pass alot of air through them. It's like a giant Hoover, I love them😄

[@Helo735]

Best of luck William...I hope they bite on your offer! $1300 now is a hell of a lot better than the $0 they will probably get for it.

[@alltheabove9960]

That classic music playing in that classic car makes me wanna get one

[@uxwbill]

They're still fairly easy to find in decent shape.

[@nityking1]

That is a real nice bug deflector, wish I could find one for my 89 regal

[@pearsonba350]

So? Did you make an offer? Very nice looking Buick. I jst bought a '70 Cutlass Supreme this weekend, not quite as good of condition. Needs a bit of rust repair. And interior work. And Engine work. And transmission work. And tires. And probably brakes. I'll stop now.

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 1986-1991 Buick LeSabre was assembled in Flint, Michigan, United States

[@SimpleCarGuy]

@01GPGT why? cause they were made by japanese who work for pennies, it also has a smaller engine (i guess some people don't like that, but some do), but a newer car is still better in my opinion, because it will have less problems, rust etc.

[@Jerkwad152]

For a second when you opened the glove box, the light played a trick on my eyes. I thought someone had left an old sandwich in there.

[@silvermine2033]

The 88 was my first car. I miss it!

[@MOTERHEAD69]

@uxwbill Your 89 though has all of the fancy interior and looks nicer inside than the other 2 le sabres, What is the body like strength wise, does it look like it will last much longer?

[@MOTERHEAD69]

@uxwbill Thats what I was talking about it looks like it was made the more luxury model, also you silver one has lots of rust streaks on the passenger door and around the wheel arches im sure its a nicer car but im just saying

[@125035649721]

Los autos del 89 son inmortales!

[@clubcar98]

@uxwbill I came back to this video to see if there were any updates on it... and that is a bummer, hopefully the kid will take care of it, and not wreck it...

[@mrvince316]

3:38 - Janis Joplin lol good song for driving.

[@sizzlin321]

That buick is a beauty

[@seymorekuntz9152]

Sweeet, and Janis to boot. Enjoyed!!!

[@thecatsoncatnip]

Got my 90 LeSabre with 47,000 for 350$ drove it to Cali and back to gr mi

[@80srockforever]

haha great cars...my great grandma had one of these and since she passed away my uncle is gonna let me have it for $400. it is a 1988 with only 120000

[@swedishlutheran]

Love it. Did you buy it?? I had an 88 Limited like it

[@uxwbill]

No. They wanted entirely too much money for it.

[@TheFlyingScotsman]

I have just had a thought - used car dealerships could employ you to do test drive videos of their used motors.

[@martincq]

I have a 1988 model nice car...Not much of a buick fan but mine is a Hearse i had to get it

[@TheCarlover97]

Did u buy it?

[@paulsheehan8185]

The Sword.

[@thepaashaas]

well, i had a rusthole in the same spot of my daihatsu cuore, It failed it's testing...so i had to weld that before i could get the hunk-o-junk back on the road again, i put on a new exhaust today, since the one that i had was like totally rotten, it actually broke into have. Thats a 3.8 liter? my car is only 850 cc :p

[@clubcar98]

I need to find one of these in good shape. Although I do like the Electra's better due to them having a Buick emblem on the grill. But ill take what I can get! Around here I bet it could get $2500 but id still say based on the time its been sitting you should have a fair chance at around $1300-1500. And if they say no, go a bit higher, or let it sit on their lot for awhile longer. Side note, at 3:22 what is the song? I love that one. I hope we get to see this in your driveway, its a beauty!

[@naterade21]

what a nice car that is

[@mrvince316]

Looks to me like it's a Limited. I personally like the wire wheels a lot better.

[@otter-pro]

That's one long test drive. I thought he'd gone past several state lines ...

[@GhettoWagon]

Tire noise when driving?

[@cc10266]

If you want to know what the real year is, take a look at the Vehicle Identification Number. The tenth digit indicates the year, if it says J, then it's an 88, if it says K, then it's an 89.

[@tmepo1120]

i love these cars.

[@krissass]

uxwbill, did you ever end up hearing back and or getting this nice car?

[@frankie2234]

well did you buy it? very nice car, if it was $1800.00.

[@redneckbryon]

So are you going to buy it?

[@placesigopeopleimeet]

I hope it works out for you!

[@Samspianopage]

hey uxwbill, you sure you dont have the slightly less powerful 150hp engine in here, how comes you can have the exact same car & engine yet the newer ones less poweful than your 88?

[@esekaesesks1517]

i have two buicks one 87 and 89 beautifulls cars

[@RocketFast321]

Great car bill.

[@Righty736]

After Cash for Clunkers , anything that can move under its own power sells for at least $3000.

[@jerswift2002]

so r u going to get it?

[@Hiei2k7]

It's funny you uploaded the Keykeeper's new truck. Go to 5:00 DOES THAT NOT LOOK LIKE THE KEYKEEPER'S NEW TRUCK?!!??

[@BoltofTalons]

Reminds me of my Oldsmobile

[@deltaboy767]

@IFixPCs2000 Really? Is that why there are lots of these and Olds 88 of this generation still on the road today with almost 200k miles on them, and still running like bats out of hell.. I would know my mother has a 90 Olds 88 198,676k and still going..

[@TheCubanMan728]

you should get it!

[@JunkGaragehome]

the lack of power might just be old plugs

[@foodindependant]

uxwbill you are my idle!!!!!!

[@TheAlphaWoomy]

DId you ever buy the car?

[@85irocz28]

I have to say 1300 u offered is an insult of what there asking and how long they have set on it but 2500 is a rip off but I see where their coming from I deal cars I just gave 250 for the nicest 2000 impala ever like new just wonderin did u get the car

[@85irocz28]

+uxwbill lol it's called a reasonable offer but I wouldn't gave more then 400 u got to be a sucker to pay 25

[@christophererickson2197]

am I the only one who thinks he sounds a little like Hank Hill?

[@85irocz28]

Yes

[@JunkGaragehome]

@andruha11234 ask your self why the galant is so cheap then

[@MrJohnnyboyss]

i bet my buick supercharged ultra can outrun all your cars you posted

[@GoldCars666]

schweet!

[@8866000]

i bought a 1984 buick rivera convertible and 3 days later found out that they didnt make factory buick convertibles in 1984 and i got it inspected and someone had home made it..it is a peace of shit with a 350 big block

[@martellcline21]

what kind of a test drive is this 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SimpleCarGuy]

why would you buy this car? you can get a 2001 galant for that price! mych newer

[@Jihadhamlett]

He's been doing a lot of riding for a test drive....is he stealing it :/