2005 Buick LeSabre

Limited Sedan

3.8L V-6 engine

Automatic

1G4HR54K95U261432

Salvage

Gasoline

2005 Buick LeSabre Limited Celebration Edition PEACE OF MIND IN A PREMIUM FULL SIZE SEDAN Buick’s LeSabre enters the 2005 model year as the best-selling full-size car in the Únited States for the 12th consecutive year, underscoring the brand's long track record of success in offering a premium automobile that has it all – style, comfort, power, safety and outstanding value. As Buick's premium full-size sedan, LeSabre is well equipped even before an impressive list of stand-alone options or packages is considered. A full complement of convenience and safety items is standard, including power windows wîth driver- and front-passenger express-down feature; cruise control; AM/FM stereo wîth CD player, automatic speed-compensated volume adjustment and §teering wheel-mounted radio controls; eight-way power driver seat; tilt-adjust §teering column; daytime running lamps; anti-lock brakes; and PASS-Key III immobilizer theft deterrent system. GM's OnStar safety and security system is standard on all 2005 LeSabre models and includes a one-year subscription to OnStar's Safe & Sound plan. The 2005 LeSabre features OnStar's new sixth generation hardware wîth digital and analog coverage. OnStar's Gen 6 hardware also includes upgraded hands-free voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the Únited States and Canada. Úsing the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Personal Calling that allows drivers to make and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls using a powerful three-watt digital/analog system and external antenna for greater reception. LeSabre Celebration Edition The 2005 LeSabre is offered wîth four option package discounts, enabling customers to add popular comfort and convenience items while achieving high value and affordability. These packages include the return of the popular Celebration Edition LeSabre for model year 2005, as Buick enters its second century after marking its centennial in 2003. Three additional packages combine leather-trimmed seats wîth several other popular features. The Celebration Edition has all the features of the LeSabre Limited, plus a blacked-out grille and body-color lower fascias and rocker moldings, specific badging, 16-inch chrome-plated wheels wîth P225/60R16 blackwall touring tires, outside rearview mirrors wîth integrated turn-signal indicators, special interior trim and a choice of Cashmere Metallic (new for 2005), Crimson Pearl or White Gold Flash premium exterior colors. Additional features include GM's StabiliTrak, an advanced integrated vehicle stability control system that helps the driver maintain control in sudden maneuvers, particularly in low traction conditions, in emergency lane changes and during avoidance maneuvers. StabiliTrak assists the vehicle in maintaining the driver's intended path by applying a brake force at any corner of the vehicle independent of the driver's use of the brake pedal. StabiliTrak uses an accelerator pedal position sensor, a brake master cylinder pressure sensor and a §teering wheel angle sensor as inputs to interpret the driver's desired path and whether to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle. StabiliTrak also uses these sensors plus a lateral accelerometer and yaw rate sensor to determine the vehicle's actual path. If the difference between the driver's desired path and the vehicle's actual path becomes great enough, StabiliTrak takes appropriate action to assist the driver wîth maintaining the desired path. If the vehicle begins to 'snowplow,' or understeer, StabiliTrak applies the inside rear brake to help turn the vehicle. If the vehicle begins to fishtail, or oversteer, StabiliTrak applies the outside front brake to straighten the vehicle. StabiliTrak is integrated wîth the traction control and ABS systems. A head-up display for undistracted monitoring of projected instrumentation readouts also is available. The Leather & Comfort Group package includes heated front leather seats and sideview mirrors, inside rearview electrochromic mirror wîth compass display, moisture-sensing wipers, eight-way front-passenger power seat adjuster, and side air bags for the driver and front passenger. In addition to leather trimmed seats and §teering wheel, the Leather & Sound Group contains an AM/FM stereo wîth CD and cassette players, and XM Satellite Radio (continental Ú.S. only), which provides more than 120 coast-to-coast, digital-quality channels of original commercial-free music and premier news, sports and talk as well as advanced traffic and weather information for select major metropolitan areas nationwide. Consumers can subscribe to the basic service for $9.99 a month. In addition, GM customers wîth GMAC financing can choose to include the XM subscription in their car payments. Also included is Buick's Gran Touring package for a more performance-oriented ride and handling. This package includes a rear stabilizer bar, 3.05 axle ratio, firmer suspension, P225/60R16 all-season blackwall touring tires and leather-wrapped §teering wheel. The Leather & Wheels group adds new 16-inch styled wheels and a cargo convenience net in addition to leather upholstery. Three new exterior colors are offered on LeSabre for 2005 – Cashmere Metallic, Sagemist Metallic and Dark Garnet Metallic – while a new, machine-faced 16-inch aluminum wheel design is available on both Custom and Limited models. LeSabre is powered by GM's 3800 Series II 3.8L V-6 engine coupled to an electronically controlled Hydra-Matic 4T65-E four-speed automatic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) Long a favorite of Buick owners for its smooth performance and reliability, the 3800 delivers 205 horsepower (153 kw) at 5200 rpm and 230 lb.-ft. (311 Nm) of torque at 4000 rpm. Estimated fuel economy is 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. Lineup The Buick LeSabre lineup consists of the Custom ($25,020) and the Limited ($30,650). LeSabre Custom comes with front and side airbags, air conditioning, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS), cruise control, power door locks, power windows, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette four-speaker stereo, eight-way power driver's seat, adjustable steering column, automatic level control, a theft deterrent system, a power trunk release, and 15-inch steel wheels. The Limited model adds automatic dual-zone air conditioning, a driver information center, OnStar global positioning, an upgraded Concert Sound II stereo with cassette and CD, 10-way power seats with heat and leather upholstery, 16-inch aluminum wheels, and traction control. Traction control comes standard on the Limited, and Stabilitrak ($495) is optional. For sharper handling, add the Gran Touring Package ($285), with a rear stabilizer bar and 16-inch aluminum wheels with 225/60R16 tires. Want some of the Limited's features without springing for the Limited? Most of its features are available a la carte for the Custom model by ordering various packages or standalone options. The Celebration Edition ($1135) is a package for the Limited model that comes with OnStar, GM's StabiliTrak stability control system and a heads-up display plus all the goodies on the Limited model. Distinguished by body-color lower fascias and rocker panels, a blacked-out grille, a monochrome emblem, and chromed 16-inch wheels, the Celebration Edition is available in three exterior colors: Crimson Pearl, White Diamond, and Light Bronzemist. Inside, the Celebration Edition features two-tone leather seats with embroidered logos, embroidered floor mats, and Black Cherry wood grain on the instrument panel and doors. It also comes with turn-signal indicators in the side mirrors, which help better signal your intentions to drivers alongside or in your blind spot. XM Satellite Radio ($325) is an option for Limited models, with 100 coast-to-coast digital channels, including music, sports, talk, news, and children's entertainment. Walkaround From some angles the Buick LeSabre shows styling cues that would not look out of place on a Jaguar. Yet it retains a strong Buick identity, with nicely rounded edges and plenty of attractive curves. In profile, particularly, it features a nice curvy upturn along the rear doors, leading to a high trunk. It's a nice classic touch, fitting LeSabre's position as a premium sedan. Up front rides a distinctive Buick grille that sits well forward, where it's almost part of the bumper (a look Buick pioneered in the 1940s). The headlights are well integrated into the sweep of the fenders. Safety is important to LeSabre's image. Dual front airbags are a given, but LeSabre has side-impact airbags for the front seats, too. Anti-lock brakes are standard. The front seat belts are mounted to the seat frame, so they move with the seat for greater comfort. The seats boast a relatively new design that the engineers like to call a 'catcher's mitt.' The seat back is much stiffer than usual; in an accident it holds the occupant in place while the headrest moves forward to lessen whiplash. According to Buick, it is especially effective in common low-speed, rear-end collisions. Interior The Buick LeSabre is a comfortable car, roomy, and easy to operate. The leather seats are comfortable, if plain in appearance. Nice trim materials are used throughout. Advanced safety features have helped the LeSabre earn it a double five-star rating in U.S. government crash tests. The electronic climate control is easy to operate. Heated seat controls are clearly marked and located right on the doors where we could find them. Likewise, the radio is well-designed with big volume and tuning knobs. We found it easy to seek and set radio stations and we liked the in-dash CD player. Too many cars come with radios with tiny knobs that are hard to adjust while driving. The LeSabre isn't one of them. Big round analog gauges are easy to read. The speedometer is clearly marked and can be read at a glance. Fuel and temperature gauges are big and easy to read. The driver information center on the Limited and Celebration Edition features a digital readout that can display oil temperature, fuel consumption, tire pressure and other data. The dashboard looks fresh and modern, undulating across the width of the car in gentle, organic curves. A canopy over the instruments extends from the passenger side to the driver's door panel. This design gives the interior an open feeling and nicely integrates the door trim into the dashboard. A wide strip of faux wood trim extends along the door panels and across the center of the dash. The pull-out storage tray feels flimsy, however. A front bench seat is standard on the LeSabre, split 45/55 so the driver's side can be adjusted separately from the passenger's. A bench seat does not usually provide as much support as a bucket seat, and the LeSabre's is no exception. Cover it in leather and you may find yourself sliding around on winding roads. Also available are separate seats and a center console. The console features two large cup holders that spring out at the touch of a button. A large flat writing surface also flips out. It could prove useful for keeping a notepad handy while on the road, but it sits at an awkward angle, and we found it difficult to use. Wide doors allow easy access to the front and rear seats. Rear-seat passengers will find plenty of room. The current LeSabre is wider than pre-2000 models, but it still gets a bit tight with three adults in back. The rear-center armrest opens into the trunk to provide space for skis and other long objects. Driving Impression The 2005 Buick LeSabre feels smooth on smooth roads. The old floating sensation of Buicks past is gone. When you stab the brakes, the nose doesn't dive for the pavement. Standard self-leveling rear suspension keeps the ride consistent regardless of the number of passengers aboard. The brakes feel and work excellent. The brake pedal feels smooth and it is easy to modulate the brakes (better in that respect than the new Mercedes E-Class). Jam on the brakes and the LeSabre comes to a quick stop, without drama, that's easy to control. Anti-lock brakes come standard, allowing the driver to maintain control of steering in a panic stop. The steering feels light and precise, making this a nice, pleasant car around town. It also handles smooth gravel roads well. We were disappointed by the amount of vibration on rough roads, however, especially at low speeds. When driven quickly on a rough, undulating road, the suspension loses composure and bottoms out on sharp dips. The available Gran Touring suspension improves handling a bit through the addition of a rear anti-roll bar that should help reduce understeer and body lean. The LeSabre's 3.8-liter overhead-valve V6 is one of GM's best engines. It delivers good acceleration performance, even against the LeSabre's substantial weight. Likewise, the electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly between gears. Lots of sound insulation makes for a quiet cabin. Although not officially billed as a luxury car, the LeSabre provides a more luxurious environment than most luxury cars of just a few years ago. Limited buyers can choose a $730 Driver Confidence Package. In addition to self-sealing tires and a head-up instrument display, this package includes StabiliTrak, the electronic vehicle-stability system. The head-up display projects speed and other information onto the windshield in front of the driver's eyes and it comes in handy. More important is StabiliTrak, and we highly recommend getting it. Stabilitrak helps the driver maintain his or her intended line through a corner in slippery conditions by gently applying the brakes on one or more wheels. It cannot overcome the laws of physics, but Stabilitrak adds a margin of safety by partially correcting driver errors. Summary Buick prides itself as a maker of premium American cars. For not much more than the price of a mid-size car, the LeSabre delivers room for five or six and many luxury conveniences. Its ride is as comfortable as you'd expect and the friendly interior make being in the Buick LeSabre a pleasant experience. Buick LeSabre TV Commercial 2005 Buick Lesabre Limited Sedan Prices www.motortrend.com/cars/2005/buick/lesabre/limited_sedan/990/pricing 2005 Buick Lesabre Limited Sedan Options & Packages www.motortrend.com/cars/2005/buick/lesabre/limited_sedan/990/packages_optionsThe car was involved in a minor accident, it was a fender bender. No real damage was done. I am sure most of you reading this have been in one. Prior damage Regarding the history of this car, We bought it from an Insurance Company. Pictures of the actual damage are posted below. All repairs were done by a professional auto body. We personally test drive all of out cars to make sure everything is in working condition and that we will deliver a vehicle that is road ready and in need of nothing. This Buick comes with a California salvage certificate. All safety inspection have been passed and it now ready to be registered. For buyers out side California Please note that We can also obtain a rebuilt title for this vehicle upon buyer's request. Registration process for a vehicle with a rebuilt title is identical to the one with a clean title. Nothing extra is required to register a vehicle with a rebuilt title . NO inspections are required with a rebuilt title. Cost for getting a rebuilt title is $250. This process will take up to 14 days and will be started only after full payment has been made. WHAT DOES REBUILT OR SALVAGE TITLE MEANS Many people are not familiar with the Salvage or Rebuilt title, below is a brief explanation of the "Salvage verses Rebuilt Title" terminology: Salvage title basically means that the insurance company decided not to fix the car and paid off the owner. By declaring a car "Total Loss”, Insurance Company is taking themselves out of any liability issues in the future. Does that means the car is totaled, not always. Sometimes the car has minor damage but the parts are very expensive. Sometimes the owner does not want to get the vehicle repaired and depending on the Insurance Company and the year of the car, Insurance will pay off the owner. If the car gets stolen then Insurance has thirty days to recover the vehicle, if the car is not recovered in thirty days, Insurance pays off the owner and once the car is recovered, it is brought to the auction as a Total Loss vehicle even if it did not have any damage on it. Now for Rebuilt title, once the repairs are completed, car is inspected by state for all repairs and a Rebuilt Title is issued, which means that the new owner will not have to get any inspection done to get the car back on the road. With rebuilt title, buyer can simply walk into the DMV and get the car registered without any repair documents or inspection work. About Payment: I will contact the winning bidder via email within 3 hours of auction completion. I would like a $1000 deposit (PayPal) within 24 Hs from the end of this auction. Balance is due (bank check or bank wire transfer only) within 3 calendar days of auction end. The car will be securely garaged in Redondo Beach, CA until pickup. About this auction: This auction process is a legally binding contract into which you enter when you click "confirm" on your bid. Please have finances in order before you decide to bid and please ask all questions before you decide to bid. Basically, please only bid if you are ready to purchase this car. This vehicle is sold AS-IS with no warranty. This is not a new vehicle, it is used. A used vehicle will have normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage. This vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications of use because it has been used. Terms such as “perfection, flawless or mint” may not be subjective but all other descriptions are. Sales tax, smog and title/registration fees may be applicable to California residents. A document fee of $195.00 will be added to the closing auction price. An optional one way drive permit is available for $25.00 By bidding you agree to these terms. About me: Please check my feedback, I take customer satisfaction very seriously and am a licensed, bonded and insured dealer in the State of California. You and/or your representative are welcome and encouraged to inspect the car in person before the close of auction. I can be reached at 310-686-2157 between the hours of 9-5. Post Auction details: The transport cost is the responsibility of the winning bidder, although I can certainly help with logistics. I have a wholesale account with a transport booking service and can help you find a reasonable shipping rate. Overseas bidders may contact any of these international shippers for a quote: Schumacher Cargo Horizon Auto Services California Shipping Feel free to email me with any questions: mail(at)sylrya@yahoo.com