Used 1996 Buick Riviera
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1996 Buick Riviera Overview
Riviera Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Buick Riviera (1995-1999) a 4.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 97% recommend it. These figures are based on 143 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Buick Riviera
"These are awesome cars!!"
"I am amazed at how well these Buick Rivs age when taken care of. Great leather, beautiful paint and just a rock-solid car to buy. I love the fact that the styling is a combination of retro and futuristic! I have always loved them back when they were new and I finally found the right one after all these years."
"Best Car I have ever Owned"
"We bought our Riv on ebay in 2007 from Texas with only 33,000 miles. We have owned it for 14 years with only a water pump to repair. Best car ever with all the options, sun roof, heated seats, steering wheel controls, supercharger and great gas mileage. The Riviera is a true highway star - you can float along for hours in great comfort. Our "Last Riv" has a timeless style and will become a classic. With the stealth nameplates and badges, people often look at the car and I know what they will ask "What kind of car is this? Its a great car !"
"LOVE THIS CAR"
"I loved this car and wanted one forever, but the planets never aligned for me. finally I picked one up, 98 fully optioned 134k. The car has some slight hail damage, some slight interior wear and the infamous paint damage. other than that, the car just glides its as great as I imagined."
Overall 1996 Buick Riviera Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Buick Riviera is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Buick Riviera quality a 4.6 out of 5.
1996 Buick Riviera Reliability
The 1996 Buick Riviera receives an average consumer rating of 4.6 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Riviera Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Riviera, here are some of its best features:
- Great looking, Unique appearance and fun to drive.
- Style, comfort and power
- Fun to drive
- Price, drive, leather, supercharged, sunroof
- Excellent fun classic buick to drive
1996 Buick Riviera MPG by Trim
1996 Riviera Coupe 2D - city 16 MPG - hwy 25 MPG
1996 Riviera Safety
1996 Buick Riviera Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
1996 Buick Riviera
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1996 Buick Riviera Values and Prices
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1996 Buick Riviera Depreciation
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1996 Buick Riviera Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | - | $1,937 | $1,092 | ||
2023 | $94 | $1,843 | $1,005 | ||
2024 | $43 | $1,800 | $904 | ||
2025 | $68 | $1,732 | $851 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Buick Riviera Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3690 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 116.0 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 133.4 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.6 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 6 | ||
Overall Length | 207.2 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 17.4 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 39.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 113.8 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 75.0 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 16 mpg | ||
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Highway | 25 mpg | ||
Combined | 19 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 240 @ 5200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 280 @ 3200 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, Supercharged, 3.8L |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |