SilverSleeper
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I'm looking for a new daily driver, and came across a 99 Regal LSE. No, it is not supercharged, but I don't really need a GS right now, even though it would be a "nice to have".
Questions I have here,
What is the Grand Touring Suspension?
How reliable is the series 2 3800, (this car has 86k on it)?
What are the common complaints or issues among these cars?
It is a pretty loaded car, beautiful dark green. Leather interior. Traction control, and really nice woodgrain accents.
Has RKE, power everything (PW/PDL/PSeat/PSunroof).
Has the electronic dual zone climate control
The 3800 pulls very nice, shifts feel firm but not harsh. Few minor cosmetic issues which I can easily fix. Only major rust concern is the radiator support, the rest of the car (even door bottom inside edges are clean) and yes, it has been a NY car all its life, so for the age, it is mostly rust free.
It could use some good cleaning, and the leather cared for, but I'm pretty good at detailing interiors, so it doesn't bother me. I only wish it had heated seats and a lumbar support in the drivers seat, since I have lower back problems. Other than that, it was a great test drive, and I have already run a carfax which came back clean.
Any words of wisdom or advice to take in? I will most likely be buying this or another car in a week or so.
My other option, is along the same lines. It is a 2004 LeSabre Custom. Has the 3800, but with 111k on the clock. Beautiful car, equipped with everything. Feels like it pulls even stronger than the Regal, even with more weight to pull and higher miles.
It has OnStar, heated power leather with lumbar support, electronic gauge (you switch between all the gauges showing fuel mileage, tire pressure, battery volts, oil pressure, coolant temp, etc) which is a very nice thing to have, I like having that info at my disposal, even on a daily driver. It is a very clean car, both inside and out, its a silver metallic (which is very nice, it almost matches my 87) and it also has traction control and selectable driver settings.
This car feels even stronger and mechanically sound than the Regal, but I'm not so sure I want something that much bigger. I also have run a carfax on it, coming back with a couple accidents reported, one being a deer hit. But honestly, looking over the car, it appears to have been repaired very well (silverflake is easy to spot repaints and overspray), and the repair dealer is local, and they have a rep for doing great work.
Either car I feel like I can just jump into and drive across country with, but the LeSabre just feels more sound. Plus, it does have OnStar, which, if I get the LeSabre, I would possibly invest the money in the service, seeing as how I would do a lot of traveling with it.
What do you guys think? Those are the two options I am looking at right now. Both would be paid off in under 2 years, and would probably go to my dad at that point when I go hunting for a nice used truck/suv to tow my 87 with.
Anyone have either one? Pros/cons? Like it/hate it? Common issues?
Both are priced fairly according to KBB, at a local dealer with a decent reputation.
Thanks! -Jason
Questions I have here,
What is the Grand Touring Suspension?
How reliable is the series 2 3800, (this car has 86k on it)?
What are the common complaints or issues among these cars?
It is a pretty loaded car, beautiful dark green. Leather interior. Traction control, and really nice woodgrain accents.
Has RKE, power everything (PW/PDL/PSeat/PSunroof).
Has the electronic dual zone climate control
The 3800 pulls very nice, shifts feel firm but not harsh. Few minor cosmetic issues which I can easily fix. Only major rust concern is the radiator support, the rest of the car (even door bottom inside edges are clean) and yes, it has been a NY car all its life, so for the age, it is mostly rust free.
It could use some good cleaning, and the leather cared for, but I'm pretty good at detailing interiors, so it doesn't bother me. I only wish it had heated seats and a lumbar support in the drivers seat, since I have lower back problems. Other than that, it was a great test drive, and I have already run a carfax which came back clean.
Any words of wisdom or advice to take in? I will most likely be buying this or another car in a week or so.
My other option, is along the same lines. It is a 2004 LeSabre Custom. Has the 3800, but with 111k on the clock. Beautiful car, equipped with everything. Feels like it pulls even stronger than the Regal, even with more weight to pull and higher miles.
It has OnStar, heated power leather with lumbar support, electronic gauge (you switch between all the gauges showing fuel mileage, tire pressure, battery volts, oil pressure, coolant temp, etc) which is a very nice thing to have, I like having that info at my disposal, even on a daily driver. It is a very clean car, both inside and out, its a silver metallic (which is very nice, it almost matches my 87) and it also has traction control and selectable driver settings.
This car feels even stronger and mechanically sound than the Regal, but I'm not so sure I want something that much bigger. I also have run a carfax on it, coming back with a couple accidents reported, one being a deer hit. But honestly, looking over the car, it appears to have been repaired very well (silverflake is easy to spot repaints and overspray), and the repair dealer is local, and they have a rep for doing great work.
Either car I feel like I can just jump into and drive across country with, but the LeSabre just feels more sound. Plus, it does have OnStar, which, if I get the LeSabre, I would possibly invest the money in the service, seeing as how I would do a lot of traveling with it.
What do you guys think? Those are the two options I am looking at right now. Both would be paid off in under 2 years, and would probably go to my dad at that point when I go hunting for a nice used truck/suv to tow my 87 with.
Anyone have either one? Pros/cons? Like it/hate it? Common issues?
Both are priced fairly according to KBB, at a local dealer with a decent reputation.
Thanks! -Jason