Buick LeSabre Eighth generation
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Model years | 2000 to 2005 |
Assembly | United States |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
Platform | G platform |
Engine | 3.8 L Series II Buick 3800 V6 |
Transmission | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in (2,850 mm) |
Length | 200 in (5,080 mm) |
Width | 73.5 in (1,867 mm) |
Height | 57 in (1,448 mm) |
Curb weight | 3,567 lb (1,618 kg) |
For the model year 2000, the LeSabre received in the fall of 1999 again a fundamental revision. The vehicle now built on GM's G platform LeSabre shares its structure with the Cadillac Seville, Pontiac Bonneville, and Oldsmobile Aurora. . The hood was contoured, the oval grille did not open more together with the bonnet, and the rear was made higher. The turn signals went back to the vehicle corners next to the broadband headlights.
For the 100th birthday of Buick 2003 appeared a particularly well-equipped special model LeSabre Celebration Edition in the three finishes (white and two pearl colors) with black trim. Custom and Limited models continue, both with a 3.8-liter V6 and automatic transmission as the power-train. Traction control is standard on Limited, optional on the Custom. Firmer suspension and 16-inch wheels in place of 15s are available as part of the optional Gran Touring package for both models. Antilock 4-wheel-disc brakes and front side airbags are standard. A standard split front bench seat allows six-passenger seating; bucket front seats with a centre console are optional.
Prestige option package, which includes a CD player and a power front passenger seat. The Custom also gains a standard power driver's seat as is the option for GM's StabiliTrak antiskid system, which is designed to sense an impending skid in a tum and brake an individual wheel to keep the car on its intended course. Also
included are self-sealing tires and a head-up instrument display.
Inside Gauges and controls are large, simple, and well-placed but highly reflective plastic faceplates make it hard to read the transmission-position indicator, trip odometer, and audio and climate panels. The optional center console provide plenty of interior storage, though the console's cupholder
STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Custom: 3.8-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, daytime running lights, air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control,cloth front split bench seat, 6-way power driver seat, cupholders, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, overhead console, map lights, auxiliary power outlets, AWFWcassette, digital clock, variable intermittent wipers, rear defogger, visor mirrors, power decklid release,automatic headlights, floomats, theft-deterrent system, automatic level control, 215/70R15 tires, wheel covers.
Limited : traction control, OnStar System w/one year service (roadside assistance, emergency services; other services available), front dual-zone automatic climate control and rear climate control, interior air filter, heated 10-way power front seats w/power recliners, trunk pass-through, AWFWcassette/CD player, steering wheel radio controls, tachometer, tire pressure monitor, heated power mirrors, automatic day/night driver-side and rearviewmirrors, compass, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors,
rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers, comering lights, alloy wheels.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Illuminated visor mirrors, AWFWcassette w/automatic tone control, steering wheel radio controls, upgraded speakers, 6-way power passenger seat, automatic day/night rear view mirror, analog gauge cluster, interior airfilter, cargo net, bodyside stripes, alloy wheels. Luxury Pkg. ISD plus OnStar System emergency services; other services available), AWFWcassette/CD player, 6-way power passenger seat, rain-sensing wipers, universalgarage door opener; compass, theft-deterrent system w/alam.