1994 Buick Lesabre Review - 5 Things You Need To Know Before Buying

One thing most car buyers know is that the Buickannounce there will be no nonsense involved in
Division of General Motors makes big, comfortablegetting into this car.
sedans.The trunk offers a substantial 17.1 cubic feet of
Buick may not be on the cutting edge of the autospace with easy access at bumper level, and it's
industry, but it usually builds cars with the soliddeep enough so that luggage can stand upright. A
handsomeness that mature, more conservativetrunk net is a nice option to keep cargo from being
buyers seem to find attractive. This year's LeSabretossed around. The trunk's interior was finished with
Limited is no exception.a molded felt-like material that we wished was more
Buick's sales leader underwent substantial restylingsubstantial.
two years ago, and there are just a few additionalThe LeSabre is a roomy, comfortable car. A tall
changes this year. One welcome new feature,person will find plenty of headroom even with the
standard on both the Custom and the moredriver's seat raised to full height.
expensive Limited models, is a passenger-side air bag.We found the LeSabre's independent front and rear
The LeSabre is classified as a full-size sedan andsuspension system, supplemented by automatic level
shares the competitive arena with the Ford Crowncontrol and optional variable-effort power steering,
Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, Chrysler Concordeprovided sure control and a stable ride in various
and Dodge Intrepid.driving situations.
Both the LeSabre Custom and Limited areOur LeSabre carried us over an unpaved road, quietly
fron-twheel drive, four-door sedans with 3.8-liter V6leveling out the bumps. In city traffic, it maneuvered
engines that produce 170 hp at 4,800 rpm and 225smartly with the firmness of a sportier car. At
pound-feet of torque at 3,200 rpm. Independenthighway speeds, we cruised smoothly, very much in
front and rear suspension and anti-lock power frontcontrol, appreciating the quietness of the ride even
disc and rear drum brakes are standard.when encountering potholes in a construction area.
The LeSabre does not indulge in dramatic stylingThe low center of gravity and automatic level
statements; on the contrary, styling is verycontrol, part of the Gran Touring suspension package,
straightforward. There is a hint of the old Jaguar inresulted in stable cornering and sure handling with no
the hood and grill presentation, but that is a design tonoticeable roll.
which we are all accustomed by now. MoreThe 3.8-liter V6 engine produced adequate power
LeSabre-like is the protective chrome and hard-rubberwith excellent acceleration, both from a standing
beltline that encircles the automobile. On the sides, itstart and when passing. Gear transition was very
provides a more than adequate shield against otherquiet, very smooth.
doors in a parking lot. In the front and rear, it isThe anti-lock brake system was sure and earned our
substantial enough to form the fascia of theconfidence after repeated testing at both low and
bumpers.high speeds.
Because of its clean, unencumbered design, there'sThere are few new bells and whistles on the 1994
not much doubt that this car is aerodynamicallyBuick LeSabre - dual air bags and an improved
sound. The large door handles do stick out, but thattraction control system top the short list. However,
is what we've come to expect from a Buick. Onwe weren't disappointed with the lack of change; the
most cars, handles are recessed and hidden in theLeSabre, in all its glory, is still a satisfying and
door. On the LeSabre, they stick right out, as if tocomfortable family car.