1996 Buick Riviera review from North America
"It used to be reliable as well as fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bucks and jerks when approach 50 MPH
at traffic light, feels like you have to hold it back with brake
door on cigarette lighter - ashtray - won't stay shut
check engine light - constantly comes on then goes off - no reason why
check oil light comes on even if has oil.
General comments?
Love car, styling, handling, performance -things started to go south at about 55K miles - no mechanic seems to know how to fix the bucking and jerking that occurs when approaching 50 MPH - transmission was rebuilt, power converter module was replaced, coil packs replaced - still no one has been able to fix it - want to keep it, but not reliable now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 31st December, 2005 |