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Buick Lesabre Custom / 1 Owner / Truly Like New / Leather / New Michelin Tires on 2040-cars

Year:2005 Mileage:44645 Color: Gold /
 Tan
Location:

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Engine:3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1G4HP54KX5U230132
Year: 2005
Mileage: 44,645
Make: Buick
Sub Model: A TRUE MUST SEE
Model: LeSabre
Exterior Color: Gold
Trim: Custom Sedan 4-Door
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: FWD
Number of Cylinders: 6
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Number of Doors: 4




About Us 

We are a licensed independent used car dealer in the State of Virginia. We strive to offer hand picked vehicles at rock bottom wholesale prices while giving the attention and courteous support to each individual client. We are with you every step of the way including assisting with arranging transportation after the deal is done.  We stand behind ALL of our cars 100%. We do our very best with listing and describing our vehicles on eBay. Please enjoy the extensive amount of photos we include for each car to help bridge the gap of buying a car sight unseen. By reading our feedback, you can see you are buying from professionals. Please READ OUR TERMS before bidding. By bidding, you are entering into a legally binding contract. If you don't have financing in place, do not bid until you have financing in place. All cars are sold with a clean and clear title along with 30 day tags, some titles will take up to 2 weeks to receive. Good luck bidding and if you need anything, please let us know. If you have any questions, ask before bidding. Thanks!!!


2005 Buick LaSabre


 Thanks for viewing this GORGEOUS and PRISTINE 2005 LaSabre Custom offered by Davis AutoSports!!!!   Like with all of our vehicles here, this is a Carfax Certified Buy Back Vehicle. This ONE OWNER Buick is in AMAZING condition in every aspect for the year and mileage.  The previous owner t
ook PERFECT care of this vehicle both cosmetically and more importantly mechanically.  This rare find will come with a VA state inspection to assure that it is in great mechanical condition!!!! This vehcle looks and drives like a 10k mile car !!! You will not find another LaSabre this clean. IF YOU FLY IN TO PICK THIS CAR UP AND ITS NOT AS DESCRIBED, WE WILL PAY FOR YOUR TRAVELS BACK HOME. SAME GOES WITH SHIPMENT ON THIS VEHICLE. IF IT ARRIVES AND IS NOT AS DESCRIBED WE WILL GLADLY REFUND YOU THE PURCHASE PRICE. 

THIS VEHICLE JUST HAD A MAJOR SERVICE DONE AT 40K MILES WITH ALL BG FLUIDS !!!!!


Exterior Condition

The exterior of this vehicle is in PRISTINE condition for the year and has been well cared for.  The paint is in amazing condition as it has a great shine and smooth finish. This Buick has 100% original panels and which none have been replaced.
 The wheels are in great condition and THE MICHELIN TIRES ARE BRAND NEW!!!! I tried to include as many pictures as possible so you can see the true condition of the car.....This car is GORGEOUS in person.  As nice as this car looks in the photos and video, it actually looks better in person. A pre-owned car simply cant get any nicer and cleaner.  


Interior Condition

The interior of this vehicle is also in AMAZING condition for the year and mileage. The carpets look great as you will see in the photos. The seats look amazing. The rear trunk area is 100% flawless with no damage.  All dash areas and door panels are 100% flawless. 
All interior power components work absolutely perfect included the window regulators and the AC is ICE ICE cold. The photos below will show EVERY part of the interior so you can see for yourself how clean it is. This Buick does have leather seats, heated seats, and power seats. 

This car is in great condition in every way, the motor runs great and is very strong and starts up fine with no issues.  All driving components work just as they should, the tranny is nice and tight and shifts very smooth.  The complete drive-train has no issues.  As great condition as this car is, IT IS a pre owned car therefore you will find some minor wear from it being driven, both interior and exterior.  I would also like to add the AC is ICE cold !!!



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 Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
 Owner 1
Year purchased2005 
Type of ownerPersonal
Estimated length of ownership8 yrs. 4 mo. 
Owned in the following states/provincesMaryland 
Estimated miles driven per year--- 
Last reported odometer reading13 

 Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
 Owner 1
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | LemonGuaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical LimitsGuaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms | View Certificate

 Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
 Owner 1
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized General Motors dealer for any open recalls.
No Recalls Reported
Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated to have expired.
Warranty
Expired

 Detailed History

 Owner 1
Purchased:2005
Type:Personal
Where:Maryland
Est. length owned:6/14/05 - present 
(8 yrs. 4 mo.)
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
06/14/2005  13  Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Potomac, MD
Title #35904610  
Registration issued or renewed
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Titled or registered as
personal vehicle
06/11/2007   Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Silver Spring, MD
Title #35904610  
Registration issued or renewed
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
05/15/2009   Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Silver Spring, MD
Title #35904610  
Registration issued or renewed
06/14/2011   Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Silver Spring, MD
Title #35904610  
Registration issued or renewed
06/12/2013   Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Silver Spring, MD
Title #35904610  
Registration issued or renewed




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ALL OF OUR CARS HERE AT DAVIS AUTOSPORTS COME WITH A VIRGINIA STATE 12 MONTHS INSPECTION WHICH INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING


 INSPECT BRAKES FOR:

    * Worn, damaged or missing parts.
    * Worn, contaminated or defective linings or drums.
    * Leaks in system, proper fluid level.
    * Worn, contaminated or defective disc pads or discs.
      (NOTE: A minimum of two wheels and drums must be removed from each vehicle at the time of inspection. Consult the official inspection manual for exceptions.) 

4. - INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR:

    * Broken or missing parts.
    * Proper adjustment.
    * Standard factory equipment or equivalent. 

5. - INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:

    * Approved type, aim, and output.
    * Condition of lamp, wiring and switch.
    * Beam indicator. 

Top of page6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:

    * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
    * Aim of fog and driving lamps.
    * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.
      (NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. Count load in measuring.) 

7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:

    * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
    * Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible).
    * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens. 

8. – INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR: (Jack up front end as shown in Manual)

    * Wear in bushings, kingpins, ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends.
    * Looseness of gear box on frame, condition of drag link and steering arm.
    * Play in steering wheel.
    * Wheel alignment and axle alignment.
    * Broken spring leaves, and worn shackles.
    * Shock absorbers.
    * Broken frame.
    * Broken or missing engine mounts.
    * Lift blocks. 

9. – INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR:

    * Condition of tires including tread depth.
    * Mixing radials and bias ply tires.
    * Wheels that are cracked or damaged so as to affect safe operation. 

10. – INSPECT MIRROR FOR:

    * Rigidity of mounting.
    * Condition of reflecting surface.
    * View of road to rear (Truck mirrors must extend at least halfway beyond edge of body) – (Visibility 200 feet to rear). 

Top of page11. – INSPECT HORN FOR:

    * Electrical connections, mounting and horn button.
    * Emits sound audible for a minimum of 200 feet. 

12. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR:

    * Approved type safety glass.
    * Cloudiness, distortion or other obstruction to vision.
    * Cracked, scratched or broken glass.
    * Stickers. ALL UNAUTHORIZED STICKERS MUST BE REMOVED.
    * Sunshading material attached to the windshield to ensure it does not extend more than 3 inches downward from the top of windshield, unless authorized by Medical Waiver Certificate.
    * Operation of left front door glass. 

13. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:

    * Operating condition.
    * Condition of blade. 

14. – INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:

    * Exhaust line-manifold, gaskets, pipes, mufflers, connections, etc.
    * Leakage of gases at any point from motor to point discharged from system. 

15. – INSPECT LICENSE TAGS FOR:

    * Illumination of rear plate. 

16. – INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR:

    * Operating condition of hood latch.
    * Presence of emissions system -Evidence that any essential parts have been removed, rendered inoperative or disconnected.
    * Fluid levels that are below the proper level
        1.  Brake fluid.
        2.  Power steering fluid.
    * Power steering belt - proper tension, wear, or absence. 

Top of page17. – INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR:

    * Installation.
    * Operation.
      (NOTE: This includes the catalytic converter and the fuel tank filler pipe.) 

18. – INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

    * Anchorage.
    * Location.
    * Condition. 

19. – INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR:

    * Approved type.
    * Installation. 

20. – INSPECT AIR BAG AND AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FOR:

    * Any defects in the air bag system noted by the air bag readiness light, or otherwise indicated; or
    * The air bag has been deployed and has not been replaced (and is not deactivated because of a medical or other exemption and a notice is posted to indicate that it has been deactivated); or
    * Any part of the air bag system has been removed from the vehicle; or
    * If the air bag indicator fails to light, or stays on continuously.     

21. – INSPECT DOORS AT THE RIGHT & LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

    * Handle or opening device which will permit the opening of the door from the outside and inside of the vehicle.
    * Latching system which will hold door in its proper closed position. 

22. – INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:

    * Any part that is not securely fastened.
    * Liquid fuel leakage.
    * Fuel tank filler cap for presence. 

23. – INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR:

            (a)  Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment.
            (b)  Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants.






Terms of Sale Overview

  

 Payment Terms: 

The successful high bidder will submit a $500.00 non refundable deposit via paypal within 48hours of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle. Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due within 7 days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.




Acceptable Payment Methods: 

Cash (In Person), certified check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer, or third party approved financing. Please call prior to bidding to insure your third party financing is acceptable terms of payment. All checks are made payable to Davis AutoSports.





Fees and Taxes: 

Davis AutoSports does charge a $179 processing fee.  Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title or registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered.



Contact us:

 You can reach us via email at JD@DavisAutoSports.Com
Office (804) 737-1505
Cell (202) 491-9929
Fax (804) 737-1506
 We are located at 5701A Oakleys Pl. Richmond VA 23223. 



Term and Conditions:

All vehicles are sold as is with no warranty unless noted differently above. We sell late model low mileage vehicles that may still have existing manufacturer's warranty. All inspections must be completed and financing arranged prior to bidding. Pre-sale inspections are welcomed and encouraged. Inspection companies are available on the internet as well as eBay. We will gladly take the vehicle to your choice of inspection station within 30 mins of our dealership. Additional keys, owners manuals, key fobs, CD cartridges, and navigation disc may not be available if not including in the listing. These cars are driven by employees and test driven by customers and sometimes are on ebay up to 3-4 weeks therefore the mileage can be up to 1000 miles more, but is typically only up to 100. 

We reserve the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction. We reserve the right to cancel bids from those with excessive negative feedback. Please email or call us if you have negative feedback or zero feedback prior to bidding. Zero feedback bidders who don't contact us will have their bid canceled. Upon final inspection of the vehicle, if it's not as described, purchaser doesn't have to complete the transaction. We shall gladly refund your deposit IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT AS DESCRIBED.   If your vehicle is shipped and upon it's arrival, if it not as described we will gladly accept the vehicle back for a 100% refund of the vehicle price, vehicle must remain with the transportation company. Buyer pays for all shipping charges.  Please expect wear associated with age, miles, and vehicle history. We do our very best to describe the actual condition of each vehicle, but pleas dont reply solely on our content and pics or even videos. We may use adjectives to describe a vehicle which are the opinion of our staff and not factual. The entire content of the above listing is simply an opinion and not factual. The vehicle listed above may have dings, dents, paint chips, faded paint, clear coat peeling, previous paint work, windshield chips, windshield cracks, wheel scuffs, worn tires, frame damage, fluid leaks, scratches, rust and other wear or defects that are associated with age and mileage that are not visible in photos or even mentioned.  Please expect stains in carpets, stress lines and worn sports on seats,  and other common interior wear even if NOT shown in photos. We attempt to accurately describe our vehicles condition with photos and text. The content in this listing is subjective and should be used as a guide to determine a vehicles condition prior to bidding. If you dont see something photographed or specifically described, please dont assume anything, we are here to answer all question. Please expect wear and flaws, this is standard on most used vehicles. Maintenance and check engine lights and related issues are the responsibility of the new owner. In efforts to satisfy all of customers, we highly recommend Pre-Puchase Inspections PRIOR to winning or agreeing to purchase a vehicle. We will Gladly bring the vehicle to ANY inspection station of your choice.  Please make an appointment prior to picking up your new vehicle.  Allow up to 30 days on receipt of title. Prior to bidding, arrangements must be made with our company if your vehicle is not to be picked up in person or if shipping is arranged by the buyer within 7 days. Storage fees of thirty five dollars per day incur after the7th day if no prior arrangement are made in WRITING.  Non paying bidders are subject to the following guidelines, a five hundred dollar re listing fee and also eBay's non paying bidder’s recourse. All non paying bidders that don't communicate with our company are subject to judgments up to five thousand dollars with Henrico County Small Claims Court. Suits are filed automatically with our legal department. All transactions are taken place in Henrico County so thats where all claims from buyer and seller would be filed. By bidding, you agree to all terms and conditions stated above. If you don't intend on paying for your purchase we highly encourage you not to bid on our auctions. We pursue all non paying bidders. Deposits are non refundable. We value the integrity of our company, products, employees and most of all, our customers, so by bidding on our auctions you are in agreement to our complete terms of sale. 



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Buick Envision crossover to premiere in China

Tue, 01 Jul 2014

Buick currently offers two crossovers: the compact Encore and the extra-large Enclave, leaving plenty of room to slot a mid-size crossover in between. And that's just what Buick is planning on doing. In China, anyway.
Previewed in the teaser above, Buick's upcoming new crossover is cloaked and nestled in between its aforementioned stablemates-to-be. Set to be unveiled in China sometime later this year, the model has been confirmed to wear the name Envision - at least in that market. That's the name which the concept version wore three years ago, but we're still waiting on word over whether that name will carry over to the US version or whether we should expect something different like Anthem. But we have to admit that Envision fits better in the brand's crossover naming scheme.
Shanghai GM isn't saying much about the Envision in the press release below, aside from it having "dynamic and assertive styling" backed by all-wheel drive and stop/start ignition. The last time Buick offered a mid-size crossover in North America was with the Pontiac Aztek-based Rendezvous that was discontinued seven years ago.

GM announces 3 new recalls affecting 1.7M vehicles in North America [w/video]

Mon, Mar 17 2014

Still embroiled in the ongoing ignition switch recall, General Motors announced today three more discrete recalls, affecting a grand total of 1,546,900 vehicles in the US. The Detroit News reports that some 1.7 million vehicles are affected overall in North America. The first and largest of the trio of new recalls concerns some 1.18-million Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia crossovers from the 2008-2013 model years, Chevrolet Traverse from 2009-2013 (pictured above) and Saturn Outlook vehicles from 2008-2010. All of the crossover utilities may have an issue with the wiring harness for their seat-mounted side airbags. Apparently, the vehicles are equipped with a Service Air Bag warning light that, if ignored, "will eventually result in the non-deployment of the side impact restraints." Those restraints include the side airbags, a front-center airbag if the vehicle is so equipped and seatbelt pretensioners. Dealers of affected vehicles will be instructed to remove driver and passenger side airbag wiring harness connectors, and then "splice and solder the wires together." The second recall affects 303,000 Chevrolet Express (pictured right) and GMC Savana vans from model years 2009-2014, and with gross vehicle weights under 10,000 pounds. Said vehicles do not comply with a head impact requirement for unrestrained occupants, and will need a reworking of the instrument panel material to be sent back on the road. It doesn't sound as though there's a quick fix for this one, as the GM press release states: "Unsold vehicles have been placed on a stop delivery until development of the solution has been completed and parts are available." Finally, the third recall affects 63,900 Cadillac XTS luxury sedans from model years 2013 and 2014. A brake booster pump may be susceptible to corrosion by way of the relay, potentially causing and electrical short, overheating, melting of plastic components and even engine fires. GM says it is aware of two engine fires in unsold XTS models and two cases of melted parts. Repairs for the issues affecting the XTS have not not mentioned by GM in the release. The Detroit News is also reporting that along with news of the triple-recall, GM is taking a $300-million credit to help pay for the repair costs, and to deal with the ongoing costs associated with the ignition switch recall. In an attempt to explain just what GM has been doing in the face of these very serious issues, newly minted CEO Mary Barra has addressed the issues in a new video.

2017 Buick LaCrosse gets Avenir-inspired tease

Wed, Sep 23 2015

Stylish touches from the beautiful Buick Avenir Concept are actually hitting the road on the front end of the new 2017 LaCrosse. The brand is showing off this single teaser of a more angular grille surround than what is currently seen on its lineup. In the center there's a three-color version of the well-known Tri-Shield badge. Chrome wings meet at the logo, and vertical chrome bars lead the eye up over the body. A version of this design is eventually becoming part of the entire Buick lineup by 2018. Debuting at the 2015 Los Angles Auto Show in November, the future LaCrosse rides on stronger, lighter underpinnings than the current model. It also gets a five-link rear suspension. The company promises that the changes mean a more engaging drive from the sedan. "The Avenir concept shattered expectations of what a Buick could be and the 2017 LaCrosse promises to do the same," Duncan Aldred, vice president of Buick, said in the release of the teaser image. The show car's look was highly praised by critics when it debuted at this year's Detroit Auto Show. The Avenir even won Eyes on Design awards for Best Designed Concept Vehicle and Innovative Use of Color, Graphics, and Materials. Related Video: Buick Previews All-New 2017 LaCrosse Expressive, Avenir-inspired design cues introduce the new face of Buick DETROIT – Buick today confirmed the all-new 2017 LaCrosse, with a preview of its Avenir concept-inspired design cues. A striking evolution from current Buick models, LaCrosse features a grille design that puts a new face on the brand, including a new, three-color tri-shield insignia set on a wing-shaped element. Contrasting with darkened waterfall grille bars and spanning the width of the opening, it connects the grille and headlamps, and emphasizes LaCrosse's new sculptural surfacing. The design was introduced on the Avenir concept and was inspired by the 1954 Wildcat II concept. It's a face all Buick models will adopt by 2018. "The Avenir concept shattered expectations of what a Buick could be and the 2017 LaCrosse promises to do the same," said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Buick. "Its expressive design represents a break from convention and highlights the progressiveness in all new Buick models." The next-generation LaCrosse's design is framed on an all-new chassis that is stronger yet lighter than the current model and serves as the foundation for a more dynamic driving experience.