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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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watch out for this...its potentially deadly... - 1994 Buick Roadmaster
By malibuick - November 7 - 9:07 pmyesterday as i was going from neutral to reverse in my driveway.the throttle raced to full and i couldnt stop the car.i ran into my house going about 35 miles an hour and totalled the car and broke my collarbone and obviously messed up the house too.it happened so fast and it went at full speed that i didnt have time to turn off the engine thinking it was just a stuck pedal...but it wasnt and it only stopped on impact.the airbags never deployed and i still havent removed the car from the house...i was alone thankfully or else there could have been a far more serious outcome. has anyone else experienced this???? i had no warning the 94 wagon has 100k miles on it and is in 9.5 shape.
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Will not quit - 1992 Buick Roadmaster
By rdmoore - June 18 - 7:12 amBought my Roadmaster with 38K in 1997. Now has 315K and STILL runs and drives better than the other cars we have owned. It is the go-to car for towing our travel trailer, and everything else you can think of. Absolutely no rust and the paint still sparkles. The largest repair bill so far has been for a new radiator. When the engine and transmission finally quit I am happily going to put new ones in and keep going. This car owes us NOTHING.
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She Truly is a Roadmaster - 1993 Buick Roadmaster
By els622 - February 24 - 2:18 pmMy 1993 Buick Roadmaster has over 470,000 original miles on the engine and transmission. I bought it in 1994, with 17,000 miles on it. I traded in a 1982 Buick Riviera with over 300,000 miles on it (I replaced the transmission on that one). My car still gets a little over 22 mpg on the highway. I admit, she doesnt look the best these days. The age is showing, but she is still super reliable. People are always making fun of me for driving that old car, but I cant bear the thought of parting with this car until it is no longer reliable. Does anyone know of another Buick Roadmaster with over 470,000 miles on it? I didnt want to buy the car, at first, but Im glad I did.
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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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car for life? - 1996 Buick Roadmaster
By Mike - October 12 - 2:00 amLove this car. Fast, reliable, comfortable and economical even for a big V-8. I load 12 foot surfcasting rods right down the middle or 4 X 8 sheet rock flat with the tailgate down. This car is so functional, reliable and so comfortable to drive I have difficulty buying a 2010 Anything! And it still looks great!
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Greatest car ever - 1994 Buick Roadmaster
By j.emerson - October 9 - 2:00 amThere is no other car on the market like this gem. It is very spacious, powerful yet good fuel economy due to its aerodynamic design and very reliable. I have a 5.7 ltr. and a tow package with a trans.cooler. Have climbed west out of Needles, CA at a blistering 120 deg.F, 80 mph.on cruise with the air on and the temp. needle never went over half. Its got 150k miles and performs like the day I bought it. Love the two way tailgate and and 3rd fold up seat in the back. Great family car and work horse all in one. I can lay 4X8plywood sheets flat with the rear seat down and has been very handy for construction jobs. Are you listening GM?
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LOVE My Roadmaster - 1993 Buick Roadmaster
By Maria53 - October 6 - 2:00 amSo funny that one reviewer commented driving a Roadmaster is like driving from your living room couch. So true! My 93 Roadmaster provides a smooth, comfortable ride, pours on the power when I step on it, and requires little maintenance (due, in part, to my Master Mechanic Al). Just replaced the original shocks. Sooooo tight! On a slight incline, hit the gas. Front end rose up, rear end hunkered down. And the sound of that V8! Awesome!! Had trouble finding P225/70R15 passenger tires for it though. After 20 hours searching online, found General Tire Altimax RT (made by Continental) at local GM/Buick/Cadillac dealership. Cant wait to feel the ride after installation!
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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.
