When I got my drivers license a few years ago (16) I bought a 2001 buick lesabre on offerup for 1400. Had 171k miles, and it lasted me until 240k when I traded it in. I have a lincoln mks now but its not the same as the Buick, OR AS RELIABLE. 3800 Series II is by far one of if not the greatest american engine considering reliability. Buicks will always have a place in my heart. Its no old mans car, its A SLEEPER.
I own a Buick Regal LS it’s a 2002 I’ve owned it for 6 years and it’s been the greatest first car I’ve owned. My Regal only had 78,000 79,000km when I bought it in 2017 car now has 140,000km I love the 3800 engines they run like a top.
Such a beautiful car! That's some really nice healing work! The underside is sweet! Thanks for sharing. I'm on my 4th 00-05 LeSabre Limited. It all began with my 95 LeSabre back in 2000. Love this car and mine just hit 62k last week.
Thanks! A labor of love. The underside was a challenge as everything under that area of the car( except the exhaust)was completely removed, all rust removed, chemical prepped, painted, then reassembled.
Thanks so much for the compliment! I actually did the restoration myself as I am a retired auto body mechanic of over 45 years now. Once my "old beater" '94 Regal is back on the road, hopefully within a few weeks, my LeSabre will be parked and covered.It'll stay that way protected from winter weather until probably sometime in March or April. The for sale ad on Craig's list expires in a day or two and won't be run again until Spring. Feel free to leave a message here if you are still interested in the car. Price is firm, and I'm asking $7495. Steve
@@stevesmith6236 Thanks Steve. You deserve the compliment. Great work. I likely won't know how much I'll have to work with until February or March. If I am still interested, I will let you know. Paul
I used to own a 2005 Buick Limited just like that car. Sadly, when I retired I had to make a choice between keeping it or my truck. Since I am widowed and live out in the county, logic dictated I had to keep the truck so I sold my Buick. I really miss that car.
Thanks Smitty! I actually put it in a sizeable show (60+ vehicles) back on Oct 15, '22. No awards taken home but plenty of people checking it out and talking with me about it. It was an enjoyable day with beautiful weather and a wide variety of vehicles to look at.
@@stevesmith6236 Yes sir!, and that is what it is all about. I am very fortunate to own a true limited production GEN 3 SHO. I bought it nearly 23 years ago when it was only 2 years sold. I realized what I had back then in 1999, and enjoy it for cruise night's and car shows. Since it is still like new with no visible alterations, I put it in the UNrestored 90ies class. Having reached antique status here in MA. it has the reg. plates and insured with Hagerty. I checked my miles driven recently, only 315 miles in 18 years LOL. 57k total so far. Hanging out with the curious car show attendees is always a hoot. Enjoy your fine Buick a little more before parting with her! And, I hope the next owner will appreciate what they have for many years to come! It would be fun to share some auto show photos, but not sure how to hook up. I DO have a FB account and can be easily found there. Let me know.
Nice car. Well taken care of. Reminds me of my 1994 LeSabre Limited we use to own. It was one of the best overall riding cars I have ever owned. Problem was...RUST. My trunk at the wheel wells rusted out. It was sad really because it ran so well. It had the 3800 Series 1 engine in it. All Analog Gauges. I had over 200K miles on it and it would of ran for at least another 100K except for that damn rust. GM was famous for rust back in the 1990's. Buick was foolish to get rid of the LeSabre and the 3800.
I bought this from an estate sale. The original owner, a senior woman, had passed away and her good friends from across the street put the car up for sale. I wanted to move up from my (then current) '94 Regal sedan with the 3800 series I engine, and always liked the LeSabres. I agreed on a price after test driving it, paid cash, and drove it home that same day. Travel didstance was approx. 60 miles. This gave me plenty of seat time and I was very pleased how well it rode compared to my old Regal. Work was done to the car over the course of one year and ten months when I had the time and money to spend on it. It's one of the finest cars I've ever owned.
@@werewolffamguy8597 I don't think there will be another that is similar. My friend Steve purchased this and re-did the entire car. It came out in top condition before he had sold it. It was definitely a looker!
Love this car.
When I got my drivers license a few years ago (16) I bought a 2001 buick lesabre on offerup for 1400. Had 171k miles, and it lasted me until 240k when I traded it in. I have a lincoln mks now but its not the same as the Buick, OR AS RELIABLE. 3800 Series II is by far one of if not the greatest american engine considering reliability. Buicks will always have a place in my heart. Its no old mans car, its A SLEEPER.
People don't appreciate the time and attention to restoration. Job well done!!
Very nice Lesabre. Valve cover looks nice💅
I own a Buick Regal LS it’s a 2002 I’ve owned it for 6 years and it’s been the greatest first car I’ve owned. My Regal only had 78,000 79,000km when I bought it in 2017 car now has 140,000km I love the 3800 engines they run like a top.
This car will outlast 2030 cars that are not yet here
I guess considering it's newly acquired statis, I see no realistic reason ( if properly taken care of) it couldn't last another 18 years.
@@stevesmith6236 these are one of best engines ever made in America, I have one with just 63k miles on it, I'm keeping it for life.
Same here@@sauljob2396
Great vehicles all around...underappreciated value. Handsome car(s) these are
Nice job Steve! It’s absolutely beautiful! I hope you enjoy your car!
Beautiful car, amazing job keeping pristine.
Thanks!
Just bought one just like that....same color...120,000 miles very solid, very clean. Not a speck of rust! Paid 2k! I'm happy!
Right on!
What a beauty!
Thanks John. Without conceit, it's the nicest one I've seen on the road.
Such a beautiful car! That's some really nice healing work! The underside is sweet! Thanks for sharing.
I'm on my 4th 00-05 LeSabre Limited. It all began with my 95 LeSabre back in 2000. Love this car and mine just hit 62k last week.
Thanks! A labor of love. The underside was a challenge as everything under that area of the car( except the exhaust)was completely removed, all rust removed, chemical prepped, painted, then reassembled.
I love em and grand marquis and ima get me one
Beautiful car
Thank you!
An outstanding job of restoration. My compliments to you, sir. I am in need of a car, but my timeline is probably another 2 to 3 months.
Thanks so much for the compliment! I actually did the restoration myself as I am a retired auto body mechanic of over 45 years now. Once my "old beater" '94 Regal is back on the road, hopefully within a few weeks, my LeSabre will be parked and covered.It'll stay that way protected from winter weather until probably sometime in March or April. The for sale ad on Craig's list expires in a day or two and won't be run again until Spring. Feel free to leave a message here if you are still interested in the car. Price is firm, and I'm asking $7495. Steve
@@stevesmith6236 Thanks Steve. You deserve the compliment. Great work. I likely won't know how much I'll have to work with until February or March. If I am still interested, I will let you know. Paul
Looks great 😊
Thanks!
I used to own a 2005 Buick Limited just like that car. Sadly, when I retired I had to make a choice between keeping it or my truck. Since I am widowed and live out in the county, logic dictated I had to keep the truck so I sold my Buick. I really miss that car.
I feel that. If maintained, tey are great cars
Beautiful ! Time now to hit the auto show circuit! 😊
Thanks Smitty! I actually put it in a sizeable show (60+ vehicles) back on Oct 15, '22. No awards taken home but plenty of people checking it out and talking with me about it. It was an enjoyable day with beautiful weather and a wide variety of vehicles to look at.
@@stevesmith6236 Yes sir!, and that is what it is all about. I am very fortunate to own a true limited production GEN 3 SHO. I bought it nearly 23 years ago when it was only 2 years sold. I realized what I had back then in 1999, and enjoy it for cruise night's and car shows.
Since it is still like new with no visible alterations, I put it in the UNrestored 90ies class. Having reached antique status here in MA. it has the reg. plates and insured with Hagerty. I checked my miles driven recently, only 315 miles in 18 years LOL. 57k total so far.
Hanging out with the curious car show attendees is always a hoot. Enjoy your fine Buick a little more before parting with her! And, I hope the next owner will appreciate what they have for many years to come! It would be fun to share some auto show photos, but not sure how to hook up. I DO have a FB account and can be easily found there. Let me know.
Nice car. Well taken care of.
Reminds me of my 1994 LeSabre Limited we use to own.
It was one of the best overall riding cars I have ever owned.
Problem was...RUST. My trunk at the wheel wells rusted out.
It was sad really because it ran so well. It had the 3800 Series 1 engine in it.
All Analog Gauges. I had over 200K miles on it and it would of ran for at least another 100K except for that damn rust.
GM was famous for rust back in the 1990's.
Buick was foolish to get rid of the LeSabre and the 3800.
I bought this from an estate sale. The original owner, a senior woman, had passed away and her good friends from across the street put the car up for sale. I wanted to move up from my (then current) '94 Regal sedan with the 3800 series I engine, and always liked the LeSabres. I agreed on a price after test driving it, paid cash, and drove it home that same day. Travel didstance was approx. 60 miles. This gave me plenty of seat time and I was very pleased how well it rode compared to my old Regal. Work was done to the car over the course of one year and ten months when I had the time and money to spend on it. It's one of the finest cars I've ever owned.
Glad someone realizes that this car is one of the last great American production vehicles.
Gorgeous car.. looks mint. Looks like you spent a lot of money on it to get it in this condition... well done.
Labor of love I guess. Last year of production. Thanks for the compliments.
nice bro
Thanks
Good vid !!!
Appreciate it! Non scripted, "off the cuff" kinda thing. The more I drive it, the less I think about selling it.😉
@@stevesmith6236 here is my REAL channel ! ...dont sell ! ..nothing could replace it except maybe the shorter wheel base Regal ....cheers ! Jay.
TLC ❤
Sold the car to a very nice couple. Enjoy!
Good stuff! Hope they enjoy!
What was the price when you sold it?
I got a very fair price.@@josephkelleher8820
You still have it
I do not. It sold.
How much?
Asking $7495. Justy north of Northeast Philadelphia, PA.
Is this car still available for sale?
No, it sold.
@@prtcountersteer Dangit. Do you happen to know where I might find a similar vehicle for sale?
@@werewolffamguy8597 I don't think there will be another that is similar. My friend Steve purchased this and re-did the entire car. It came out in top condition before he had sold it.
It was definitely a looker!
@@prtcountersteer Ah, well. I suppose I'll have to keep chasing them! Thanks for your time 🙂
@werewolffamguy8597 Good luck in your search!