1996 Buick Riviera

Comfort with Speed

By Yetti on Monday, April 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 117,000

Pros: "FAST, comfortable, and a good looking car"

Cons: "Expensive parts, and alignment issues"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"This car is nice it has more gadgets in it than most new car base lines do. Heated Seats/Automatic Seats, Sun-Roof, CD/Cassette, Climate Control and a great sound system. This car can get up and GO, when the supercharger kicks in it's fully capable of burning out and wiping your head back. I love it."

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1999 Buick Riveria Super Charged - Powerful

By Obama Hater (FL) on Monday, April 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 115,000

Pros: "Fun To Drive - Compliments on the style"

Cons: "SuperCharger - cost big when it goes out"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"The Last year of the Riveria - probably won't be a collector car - but it should be. Only Issue - SuperCharger - mine went out - to get a used one installed cost over $1,100.00. There are small issues as the car ages - the panel for the air condition went out - air still works but - you can't read the temp, etc. I have 115,000 miles and the comfort of this car is still outstanding. I get compliments almost everyday on the style - either you Love it or Hate it. I Love it!! The milage is impressive 27 on the Highway - 20 in the city, only Negative it uses Prem Gas. I would love to find one with low miles - I would buy it in a heartbeat."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Very comfortable,swift car!

By ctideis1 (AL) on Tuesday, January 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 84,000

Pros: "Great drive for town or long trips."

Cons: "Not the best drafting car on windy days."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My only regret is that it didnt have the supercharger, but even without it is Very Peppy;) I really want a late 60's early 70'model Riviera to restore. Wish Buick would bring back the Riviera it was always and still is Very Reliable with a touch of class!"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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215,000 miles and still fantastic...

By nadine (CA) on Thursday, August 09, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 215,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"paint of course is showing signs of wear- but everything else is great- wish buick would make another riviera- best cars ever!!!!"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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The Riviera is cool to drive. Luxury for less!

By Riveria98 (TX) on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 70,000

Pros: "Quiet, fast, reliable ride, GREAT value for $"

Cons: "Hard to park, super unleaded only, old person rep."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

The Riv! It's really a beautiful and fun car to own :)

"The 1998 Buick Riviera is sleek, fast, comfortable and reliable. It can be difficult to drive and park at times. For a two door, this car is 17 feet long, and only 9 inches short the length of a Chevy Suburban. People either like it or loath it, but it gets great gas mileage (29 mpg hwy). Repairs are reasonable and the supercharger is great! Very quick off the line, but the traction control keeps this beast straight. This car has been called a "yacht", and it is! The A/C comes on fast and cold. The interior is comfortable and plush. Buy one"

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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