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1997 Buick Lesabre Custom Sedan 4-door 3.8l - 51k on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:51850 Color: Gold /
 Tan
Location:

Sandy Hook, Connecticut, United States

Sandy Hook, Connecticut, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
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)
: 1G4HP52K2VH440770
Year: 1997
Make: Buick
Model: LeSabre
Warranty: As Is
Trim: Custom Sedan 4-Door
Options: Cassette Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Mileage: 51,850
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: Custom
Exterior Color: Gold
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Doors: 4
Number of Cylinders: 6

You are bidding a 1997 Buick LeSabre with 51850 original miles.  Let's start at the motor.  This car is powered by 3800 series V6, which runs as smooth as the day this car was won (I will explain that later).  No leaks from any fluids: oil, brake, transmission, power steering.  This car gets around 30 mpg on the highway.  The interior is in excellent shape.  However, there is a small cigarette burn hole under the floor mat (very small).  All the gauges work and function as they should.  No rips or tears in the seat.  The interior is in great shape and does not reflect a car with 51000 miles on it; it's very nice.  The car's power package which includes A/C, Power Windows, Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Power Truck Release, all work as they should.  The body on the car is in great condition, not showing any signs of paint peel or cracking.  The car does have a door ding, above the front bumper, about the size of a dime.  It did not scratch the paint.  The headlights and taillights are crystal clear, with no clouding.  Again, this is a 51000 mile car, that runs and looks great.  It truly needs nothing.  I would not hesitate to drive this car across country.  As I said earlier, this car was won at a local casino in Connecticut, back in 1997, via a slot machine.  My wife's father hit the jackpot for the car and $20K in cash.  This car was his baby and lucky charm.  It lived in a heated garage and was fully detailed every 30 days.  I have all the original paperwork from the casino where he won the car.  The title is clean, and there is a clean Carfax.  The reason that I am selling the car is as follows: I have no room in my garage and no use for a third car, it's too nice to let sit around.  I will include to the winning bidder the original documents from the casino and a set of winter floor mats.  Any questions, feel free to call me at 475-529-1722.  My name is Joe and please no overseas or low feedback members bid without verbal contact with me prior to bidding.  Good luck to the highest bidder as this is a no reserve auction.

Buyer is responsible for shipping or pickup.  Sold "As IS' and "Where IS".  No warranty is Expressed or Implied.                   

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