1985 Buick Riviera review from North America
"Suited for the junkyard"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Multitudes of spark plug replacement.
Engine blows oil at a moderate rate.
Transmission shifts weirdly.
The engine diesels (continues to run after switching off)
Service engine soon light is on.
Catalytic converter replaced.
Radiator replaced.
Fuel Pump replaced.
Radio is busted.
Carburetor replaced.
Air shock compressor is dead.
It's a major gas guzzler (12 MPG, supposed to get 18 MPG)
Engine knocks and pings although I use high octane (92 or higher)
Anti-theft device doesn't work.
Climate control lights blink (indicating trouble)
General comments?
At least it starts easily unlike my mother's Le Sabre.
It's a piece of junk.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 (307) 4-bbl unleaded Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 125000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th June, 2003 |