Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  1992 Riv - 1992 Buick Riviera
  By nieca73 - September 12 - 2:00 am

  my husband bought the Riv in May 1992. We store it in the winter and drive it from April or May to October or November - depending on the weather. everyone wants to buy this car. we owned a conveniencd store/gas station. i parked it under the price sign. everyone thought it was for sale. told them not to hold their breath. people have told us that we have the nicest car on the highway - "cherry". love it. wont give it up for anything. looks like the day it came out of the showroom. blue saphire in color. cloth seats - which i prefer. very comfy. great steiro sound.

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  Awesome ride by Buick. - 1996 Buick Riviera
  By Rodd - August 31 - 6:06 pm

  I bought a nice 96 Riviera that is Supercharged for $400! It has been sitting for three years due to drivers sudden death. It was a very sad story. I bought a $144 battery and put under the seat. It started right up and ran great! No knocks but it had a great big brake line leak. I drove it the 20 miles home with no brakes! It was a comfortable ride and man the power was awesome! The buttery leather seats and carpet and still like new! It is like riding the the space shuttle cockpit! Tires and brakes were just replaced! Engine and tranny are superb! I have it at the shop now to replace the brake lines and I am looking for a hood and fender as it hit a deer just before it was parked

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  In my opinion - 1996 Buick Riviera
  By Nicole - August 22 - 11:48 am

  I got this car almost 2 years ago and when i first got it i loved it, i got it checked out before buying it and the car mechanic said it would be a good buy. Now two years later i have had to replace many many things and every replacement has been very expensive. the fuel mileage for this car is very poor. (granted my car is super charged). But this car is very sturdy and safe feeling which is very nice. In my opinion if your looking to buy this car dont buy it unless youre looking to do it for a collectors item since it isnt made anymore.

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  1997 Buick Riviera 2 Dr STD Sprchgd Coup - 1997 Buick Riviera
  By Gr8engineer - August 8 - 7:44 am

  I bought this car, brand new, right off the show room floor. We added a Wood View, dash and council kit. This car, with all the options, and additions, equaled the same model Cadillac, for $7000 dollars less. Those years of Cadillac had nothing but problems, this car had almost none. Had to replace water pump.

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  Enduring Love - 1996 Buick Riviera
  By LuvMyRivie - June 20 - 12:47 pm

  My Riv is like the most perfect mate who you just know is going to break your heart someday. Our rocky romance was immediate. She was in and out of the shop constantly for the first two years...thank God for GM-Certified warranties! Fast forward 12 years and Im still as much in love with her as back then. Even more so because for the past 10 years all she has required of me is feeding and the usual changing. Ive grown to listen and know her like none beforehand. She might not be the most nimble and quickest of athletes on the asphalt but, she pampers me with an uncompromised ride, comfort, economy, and timeless styling. With 220K+, our days together are numbered and there goes my heart.

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  After Six Years - 1996 Buick Riviera
  By dave8697 - May 15 - 11:06 pm

  Have now put 88000 miles on it. It has 2 problems that were not worth fixing so I live with them. The trans lost 4th gear at 163k miles and the paint peeled badly from 8th year on. I was getting 27-28 mpg till trans issue. Now get 21 both city and hwy mpg as a 3 speed. Have always run regular with no issues. Car has now lost all its value but still starts instantly and purrs quietly.

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  I love this car - 1991 Buick Riviera
  By bonehead - May 3 - 5:43 pm

  I have owned this car for close to three years one off which I was in Iraq, and it just sat for a year and still worked wonderfully when I came home. I have done nothing to fix it yet (besides a couple new tires) since owning it. Its almost 20 years old and works better than most of these new cars my friends own. I was a little hesitant on buying it but Im glad I did.

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  I wish it lasted longer :( - 1998 Buick Riviera
  By MSWSU - January 6 - 9:27 pm

  I bought my car with 83000 miles on it, and had it for about 2.5 years. I replaced the tensioner and idler pulleys with the belts and Replaced the water pump. At 105000 miles, the torque converter went bad on it. I was pretty bummed that it only made it that far, since my last buick (1994 park avenue ultra) made it to 170000. The ride was great - lots of power, but the suspension was starting to go bad (it creaked when I would go over bumps). Great car overall :)

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  fun - 1995 Buick Riviera
  By boweezy57 - January 4 - 12:00 pm

  I dont know how people are getting 20+ mpg because I used the trip mileage to get mine and I get about 10-12mpg.

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  Used Riv - 1993 Buick Riviera
  By Ken - October 31 - 3:38 pm

  Reliable and handles well . It always starts and runs well . The ride is terrible (rides like a hay wagon) compared to my 93 OLDS 88 . The body has very little rust except for the rear subframe which Im replacing with a nice rust free piece from Arizona . I bought this car because I love its great looks .