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The land roamer - 1991 Buick Roadmaster
By Haefen - January 13 - 7:26 pmThis is a fantastic car to own if you need to seat as much as an SUV, tow as much as light to medium duty trucks, and drive on long trips comfortably. The only real problem with the 1991 model is the 5.0L V8 as it is under powered for such a big heavy car, but the 5.0L was also in trucks and vans from the age so they suffered the same issue. But besides that I have no trouble getting up to 75 mph and driving all day in it, I bought it in Denver, Colorado, and drove it 3 hours home, including on a dirt road with old tires, as the last owner did not replace them, and it handled it like a champ, Ive had it for 5,000 miles now, driving it 100 miles a day in the middle of Wyoming winter, and it just handles wonderfully, it doesnt give me any trouble and even at 191,000 miles that I bought it at I havent had to do any major work, and I dont see signs of anything major, besides the water pump, being replaced. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone who loves big wagons.
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Power, Great Value, Ive owned 5 of Them - 1996 Buick Roadmaster
By roadmaster5 - March 23 - 12:58 pmI echo what the other reviewers said, but the car does have its faults: the roof windows leak, not a lot, but they all do it enough to make the interior foggy on cold mornings. I park mine facing uphill and drill drain holes in the spare tire well and storage bin. The side rubber moldings come off after a dozen years, but dont throw them away. 3M exterior mounting tape puts them back as good as new, same for the interior door trim pieces whose tabs always break. The rear vent windows come off their hinges. Cynoacrylate gel does a decent job of putting them back. Rear windows go cockeyed after a plastic piece breaks--every car eventually. Its a $1 part and removing the door panel.
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Great ride and quick - 1994 Buick Roadmaster
By Chuck Thomas - October 20 - 2:00 amI bought this car from a mechanic. He took great care of it. I bought it about 9 mos. ago with 150k now I have 165k on it and no problems at all. The car has the Corvette LT-1 engine. It pulls the heavy car easily with great acceleration. Handleing is fine and brakeing is very good. Sitting in the car in front or back reminds you of sitting at home in your living room. The gripes I have, better gas milage, car is not good on wet roads, some of the rubber gaskets around doors tend to peel off, other than that no problem. If you want a heavy, comfortable fast car, this is the one. Like the cars of years back when gas was cheap and cars were made with plenty of steel.Nicecar to own
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Vintage GM - 1996 Buick Roadmaster
By JRD - June 10 - 12:31 pmThis is the kind of car GM builds better than anyone else. I bought this to replace my older GM boats (1972 Electra and Riviera). I remember not liking these when they were new but now they seem to have a presence when compared to the other cars on the road. The LT-1 is fantastic as is the transmission. Very good power and roadability. I have to agree with other reviewers that the interior is somewhat poorly designed especially the door panels. The plastic front and rear bumpers dont seem that strong and chrome trim on them tends to come off (its chrome tape.) I still give this car high marks for all around comfort and reliability.
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The best free car ever! - 1996 Buick Roadmaster
By sideiwnder13us - March 22 - 7:58 pmI was driving a 1986 v6 5 speed camaro that I got for $100.00 for 2 yrs. It was on its last broken leg. I was told of this 96 ESTATE WAGON for free. the old man was sick & dieing his family said If you want it you can have it. Its got just under 300. miles on it and it needed a fuel pump & a battery that I got out of my camaro. I have had it for 2 yrs now & I love it.
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last of the best - 1996 Buick Roadmaster
By tikiwagon - May 23 - 6:32 pmI had been wanting a "Roadie" wagon since i was 16 and now that I finally have one im not disappointed. the best car ive owned... there are owners clubs out there for these cars (they are called B-Bodies ). parts are still readily available. i live in hilly western pa and I get 22-25 hwy mpg i have gotten as high as 28 in flat florida on vacation. the car drives smaller than it is. and is not hard to park. it will carry a 4x8 sheet of plywood with the tailgate closed. the areas to look closely at when buying one are 1. body rot particularly the 1/4 panel just past the rear tires. 2. air compressor issues (if air suspension equipped) 3. rear axle leaks 4. water leaks.
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1996 Roadmaster - 1996 Buick Roadmaster
By dan - November 12 - 10:54 pmVery great drive train. Poor interior and exterior trim. Way below average. 1993 was much better. Like car but wouldnt buy another 1996 because of lousy trim and interior quality
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The "Baby Limo" - 1992 Buick Roadmaster
By Joe Gray - March 6 - 11:56 pmI wanted a bigger safer car in 1997 then became 2nd owner at 68K miles. New tranny at 122K. New heater core at 130K. Two alternators, 3 or 4 mufflers. Rubber door trim wont stay on, I re- glue it, but looks OK if I dont wanna bother at the time. I rely on rear side view mirrors when changing lanes on the freeway - has a blindspot. Primary around town driving is in Drive, not OD. Ive bought tires once, highway, not all season. This car is not for sale and I drive it everyday.
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A Nice Buggy - 1991 Buick Roadmaster
By shelley - January 20 - 2:42 pmI have had this car for 5 years and have enjoyed driving it. Lots of room for kids and vacation luggage. Its on its second engine with 200,000 miles on it and running good.
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Buick Roadmaster Ownership - 1995 Buick Roadmaster
By E. Steele - March 16 - 4:11 pmI am still driving this vehicle after 10 years of almost problem free operation. The only chronic problem I have ever had is with the dealer installed alarm system. It is now disconnected!
