10-02-2008, 05:33 PM
From a Buick forum: "This car is a ticking time bomb...They used a plastic plenum part in the intake manifold cover that melts. Possible problems include coolant leaking, head gaskets blown etc, all very labor expensive repairs..."
My Mom is turning 78 and so it's time for her to get a Buick. It was driven by a little old lady (really) and is a 1-owner, with 75,000 miles. It's the Custom line. It's in very good shape and the Chevy place where she originally bought it is asking $5,000. I was thinking it would be a good deal after a little haggling, until I read about the plastic plenum. Is it that big of a problem?
My Mom is turning 78 and so it's time for her to get a Buick. It was driven by a little old lady (really) and is a 1-owner, with 75,000 miles. It's the Custom line. It's in very good shape and the Chevy place where she originally bought it is asking $5,000. I was thinking it would be a good deal after a little haggling, until I read about the plastic plenum. Is it that big of a problem?