1998 Buick LeSabre

1998 Buick LeSabre Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$22,465 - $26,820

Original MSRP:
$20,555 - $24,540

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
See all Safety Rating Results
1998 Buick LeSabre Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 99V089
Number of Units Affected 99,269
Summary These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence". A retaining clip, which secures the linkage of the transmission detent lever, can become loose under a combination of possible driver shifting maneuvers and allow the link to become disconnected from the manual valve. If the link disconnects, the indicated gear on the transmission lever (PRNDL) may differ from the actual hydraulic state of the transmission. If the driver selects "drive" and the transmission is actually in "reverse", a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy Dealers will replace the manual valve/link assembly with a replacement manual valve/link kit, featuring a spring-type retainer. Owner notification was expected to begin during May 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300.
Dates of Manufacture August 1998 - January 1999
Manufacturer Recall Number 99011

1998 Buick LeSabre Models & Prices

1998 Buick LeSabre Custom
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Custom $22,465 $20,555 $335 / Month*

1998 Buick LeSabre Custom SG
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Custom SG (CMI) $23,620 $22,085 $360 / Month*

1998 Buick LeSabre Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Limited $25,790 $23,598 $385 / Month*

1998 Buick LeSabre Limited SG
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Limited SG (CMI) $26,820 $24,540 $400 / Month*

1998 Buick LeSabre Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
City 19/hwy 30 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR Features
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
2-speed windshield wipers w/variable delay feature
Base coat/clear coat paint
Black body-side moldings    
Body-side stripes  
Cornering lamps      
Daytime running lights
Driver auto day/night mirror      
Dual body-color rearview mirrors (LH remote/RH manual)      
Dual elect remote body-color heated rearview mirrors  
Lower body-color body-side moldings    
Moldings-inc: roof drip, wheel opening, belt reveal
Soft ray tinted glass
Solar-ray solar control windshield
Twilight Sentinel headlamp control
Wraparound composite tungsten halogen headlamps
INTERIOR Features
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
6-way pwr driver seat      
Adjustable front seat headrests
Air conditioning    
Analog gauge cluster w/tachometer, voltage/oil pressure/fuel/temp gauges, oil life/level monitors  
Backlit analog instrument cluster w/trip odometer      
Cloth 55/45 split bench seat-inc: front storage armrest w/dual cupholders
Day/night auto dimming rearview mirror    
Deluxe steering wheel w/tilt-wheel adjustable column
Dual 6-way pwr seats    
Dual automatic comfortemp air conditioning w/rear seat comfortemp    
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors      
Dual lighted visor vanity mirrors  
Dual manual reclining seats      
Electric rear window defogger
Electric remote trunk lock release  
Electronic reminder tones-inc: seat belt, ignition key, headlamps/parking brake/turn signal on
Electronic speed control
ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr loading cassette, auto tone control, seek-scan, digital clock, concert sound II speakers, steering wheel radio controls      
ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr loading cassette, seek-scan, digital clock, concert sound II 6-speaker system      
ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr loading cassette, seek-scan, digital clock, concert sound II speakers      
ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock, dual front/rear extended range speakers      
Extendable/supplemental front sunshades
Front/rear carpet savers  
Front/rear carpeting
Front/rear door courtesy lights    
Front/side window defogger outlets
Full trunk trim
Inside hood-lock release
Integrated map lights      
Lights-inc: front/rear door operated front header courtesy/reading/rear roof rail courtesy/reading, instrument panel courtesy, ashtray, glove box, trunk, engine compartment    
Lights-inc: front/rear door-operated dome, instrument panel courtesy, ashtray, glove box, trunk, engine compartment    
Multi-function control lever w/turn signal, headlamp high/low beam, wiper/ washer controls
PASS-Key II theft deterrent system  
PASS-Key II theft deterrent system w/starter interrupt      
Pwr door locks w/lockout protection, delayed locking      
Pwr door locks w/memory, lockout protection, delayed locking    
Pwr door locks w/memory, lockout protection, delayed locking, central unlocking      
Pwr windows w/driver-side express down, passenger lockout feature
Rear window antenna
Remote keyless entry w/security feedback, perimeter lighting, instant alarm      
Remote keyless entry w/security feedback, perimeter lighting, instant alarm, individually programmable transmitters    
Theater dimming light feature w/delayed entry/exit lighting
Trunk convenience net  
MECHANICAL Features
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
15" aluminum wheels  
15" deluxe wheel covers      
18 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap
2.86 axle ratio
3.8L (231) SFI V6 3800 Series II engine
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
Anti-lock brakes
Auto level control      
Delco Freedom II Plus battery w/rundown protection
Front wheel drive
Front/rear independent Dynaride suspension w/front MacPherson struts
P205/70R15 all-season SBR BSW tires      
P205/70R15 all-season SBR WSW tires  
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Stainless steel exhaust system
SAFETY Features
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Brake/transmission shift interlock
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Dual note horn
Front/rear lap/shoulder safety belt system (outboard position only) w/front shoulder belt comfort adjuster
Pwr windows lockout feature
Rear door child security locks

1998 Buick LeSabre Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
(4) 15" ALUMINUM WHEELS (N/A w/Y56 Gran Touring Pkg)      
6-WAY PWR PASSENGER SEAT      
6-WAY PWR PASSENGER SEAT (REQ: SE Opt Pkg)      
AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL      
AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL (REQ: SE Opt Pkg)      
CORNERING LAMPS      
CUSTOM LOCKING WIRE WHEEL COVERS (N/A w/SA Opt Pkg or Y56 Gran Touring Pkg)      
CUSTOM LOCKING WIRE WHEEL COVERS (N/A w/Y56 Gran Touring Pkg)      
DUAL BODY-COLOR ELECTRIC REMOTE MIRRORS REQ: AG1 Pwr Seat) REQ:A90 Trunk Release, AU0 Keyless Entry,AG1 Pwr Seat,AU4 Pwr Locks) (w/SA Opt Pkg (w/SD Opt Pkg      
ELECTRIC TRUNK RELEASE (REQ: AU0 Keyless Entry, AG1 Pwr Seat, DG7 Mirrors, AU4 Pwr Locks) (N/A w/SA Opt Pkg)      
ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR W/ COMPASS      
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER    
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR LOADING CASSETTE -inc: seek-scan, digital clock      
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc:seek-scan, digital clock, steering wheel radio controls      
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc:seek-scan, digital clock, steering wheel radio controls (REQ: SE Opt Pkg)      
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE/ COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, next/last CD track selector, digital clock, steering wheel radio controls    
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE/ COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, next/last CD track selector, digital clock, steering wheel radio controls (REQ: SE Opt Pkg)      
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc:seek-scan, next/last track selector, digital clock,steering wheel radio controls      
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc:seek-scan, next/last track selector, digital clock,steering wheel radio controls (REQ: SE Opt Pkg)      
FRONT CARPET SAVERS (REQ: B35 Rear Carpet Savers)      
FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING BRACKET    
GRAN TOURING PKG -inc: 3.05 axle ratio, Gran Touring suspension, P215/60R16 Eagle GA tires, 16" aluminum wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, auto level control suspension variable effort steering (REQ: NW9 Traction Control) *deletes STD Dynaride suspension*      
GRAN TOURING PKG -inc: 3.05 axle ratio, Gran Touring suspension, P215/60R16 Eagle GA tires, 16" aluminum wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, variable effort steering, *deletes STD Dynaride suspension*      
GRAN TOURING PKG -inc: 3.05 axle ratio, Gran Touring suspension, P215/60R16 Eagle GA tires, 16" aluminum wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel,auto level control suspension, variable effort steering (REQ: SE Opt Pkg, NW9 Traction Control) *deletes STD Dynaride suspension*      
GRAN TOURING PKG -inc: 3.05 axle ratio, Gran Touring suspension, P215/60R16 Eagle GA tires, 16" aluminum wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel,auto level control suspension, variable effort steering, traction control *deletes STD Dynaride suspension*      
HEADLINER LIGHTING PKG -inc: rearview mirror w/map lights, dual lighted visor vanity mirrors (N/A w/SA Opt Pkg)      
MEMORY DOOR LOCKS (REQ: A90 Trunk Release, AU0 Keyless Entry, AG1 Pwr Seat, DG7 Mirrors) (N/A w/SA Opt Pkg)      
PWR 6-WAY DRIVER SEAT (w/SA Opt Pkg REQ: DG7 Mirrors) (w/SD Opt Pkg REQ:A90 Trunk Release, AU0 Keyless Entry, DG7 Mirrors,AU4 Pwr Locks)      
REAR CARPET SAVERS (REQ: B34 Front Carpet Savers)      
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (REQ: A90 Trunk Release, AG1 Pwr Seat, DG7 Mirrors, AU4 Pwr Locks) (N/A w/SA Opt Pkg)      
SELF SEALING TIRES -inc: P205/70R15 WSW tires    
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM -inc:starter interrupt      
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM    
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (REQ: SE Opt Pkg)      
EMISSIONS Options
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
CALIFORNIA EMISSION EQUIPMENT
CALIFORNIA EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in the state of California w/Federal Emissions* (REQ: FE9 Emissions)    
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in the states of California, New York, Massachusetts or Connecticut w/Federal Emissions* (REQ: FE9 Emissions)    
FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/California Emissions* (REQ: YF5 Emissions)    
FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/California, Massachusetts, New York or Connecticut Emissions* (REQ: YF5 or NG1 Emissions)    
MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS    
ENGINE Options
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
3.8L (231) SFI V6 3800 SERIES II ENGINE (STD)
NOTE Options
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
** CMI VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, WASHINGTON, & IDAHO **    
OPTION PKG Options
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
BASE OPT PKG -inc: base vehicle only      
BASE OPT PKG -inc:base vehicle      
LUXURY OPT PKG -inc: front/rear carpet savers, trunk convenience net, ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr loading cassette, body-side stripe,P205/70R15 WSW tires, aluminum wheels *NET*      
PRESTIGE OPT PKG -inc: auto level control, cornering lamps, dual pwr remote heated mirrors w/driver-side electrochromic feature, ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, auto tone control, theft deterrent system *NET*      
PRESTIGE OPT PKG -inc: front/rear carpet savers, trunk convenience net, ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr loading cassette, body-side stripe, P205/70R15 WSW tires,aluminum wheels, memory door locks, remote keyless entry, analog instruments, lighting pkg, dual remote elec mirrors, 6-way pwr driver seat, remote trunk release,concert sound II speaker system *NET*      
VALUE PKG -inc: auto level control, cornering lamps, front license bracket, driver side auto dimming/pwr remote heated dual rearview mirrors, ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr loading CD & cassette, auto tone control, steering wheel radio controls, theft deterrent system, traction control      
VALUE PKG -inc:front/rear carpet savers, trunk net, ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr-loading cassette & auto tone control, steering wheel radio controls, body-side stripe, aluminum wheels, memory door locks, remote keyless entry, map lights,analog instruments, dual illum visor mirrors, dual body-color elec remote mirrors, 6-way pwr driver seat, remote trunk release, concert sound II speaker system,front license bracket      
PAINT Options
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
SOLID PAINT (STD)
SEAT TRIM Options
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)
LEATHER SEAT TRIM  
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (N/A w/SA Pkg) REQ: DG7 Mirrors, AG1 6-Way Pwr Seat, AU0 Keyless Entry, AU4 Pwr Locks, A90 Trunk Release) (w/SD Opt Pkg      
SEAT TYPE Options
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
55/45 SPLIT BENCH SEAT W/FRONT STORAGE ARMREST (STD)
STRIPE OPTION Options
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
BODY-SIDE STRIPE (REQ: SD or SE Opt Pkg)      
BODY-SIDE STRIPE (STD)  
BODY-SIDE STRIPE NOT DESIRED (REQ: SA Opt Pkg)      
TIRES Options
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
P205/70R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (N/A w/ Y56 Gran Touring Pkg) *CREDIT*      
P205/70R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) *Replaces WSW tires in Opt Pkgs For Credit* (N/A w/Y56 Gran Touring Pkg)      
P205/70R15 ALL-SEASON SBR WSW TIRES (N/A w/ Y56 Gran Touring Pkg)      
P205/70R15 ALL-SEASON SBR WSW TIRES (STD) (N/A w/Y56 Gran Touring Pkg)  
P215/60R16 TOURING SBR BSW EAGLE GA TIRES (REQ: Y56 Gran Touring Pkg)
TRANSMISSION Options
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

1998 Buick LeSabre Technical Specifications

Brakes
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Brake ABS System 4 Wheel 4 Wheel 4 Wheel 4 Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.83 x 1.27 10.83 x 1.27 10.83 x 1.27 10.83 x 1.27
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Trunk Volume (ft) 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0
Engine
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Displacement 3.8L/231 3.8L/231 3.8L/231 3.8L/231
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 205 @ 5200 205 @ 5200 205 @ 5200 205 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 230 @ 4000 230 @ 4000 230 @ 4000 230 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Height, Overall (in) 55.6 55.6 55.6 55.6
Length, Overall (in) 200.8 200.8 200.8 200.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
Wheelbase (in) 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.4 74.4 74.4 74.4
Fuel Tank
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0
Steering
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.97 2.97 2.97 2.97
Steering Type Power Power Power Power
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.7 40.7 40.7 40.7
Suspension
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut w/ MacPherson Strut w/ MacPherson Strut w/ MacPherson Strut w/
Suspension Type - Rear Chapman Strut w/ Chapman Strut w/ Chapman Strut w/ Chapman Strut w/
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Coil Springs Coil Springs Coil Springs Coil Springs
Tires
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Front Tire Size P205/70R15 P205/70R15 P205/70R15 P205/70R15
Rear Tire Size P205/70R15 P205/70R15 P205/70R15 P205/70R15
Transmission
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Front Head Room (in) 38.8 38.8 38.8 38.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42.6 42.6 42.6 42.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.1 59.1 59.1 59.1
Passenger Capacity 6 6 6 6
Passenger Volume (ft) 108.5 108.5 109.2 109.2
Second Head Room (in) 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8
Second Leg Room (in) 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.9 58.9 58.9 58.9
Weight Information
Custom Custom SG Limited Limited SG
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3443 3443 3465 3465

1998 Buick LeSabre Safety Features

Safety Features
Anti-lock brakes
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Front/rear lap/shoulder safety belt system (outboard position only) w/front shoulder belt comfort adjuster
Rear door child security locks
Pwr windows lockout feature
Brake/transmission shift interlock
Daytime running lights
Dual note horn
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.