1977 Buick Electra 225 Sedan review from North America
"Like driving a couch on wheels"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head gaskets blew at 55000 odd miles about two weeks after I got it.
Drivers side window mechanism is worn and doesn't always go up or down.
Back passenger window motor doesn't work.
The automatic antenna motor doesn't work.
Hood needs repainted. And need to touch up tiny dime sized rust spots in a few places on the car.
Front brakes need to be replaced soon, as does the muffler.
General comments?
This car handles, and can get going pretty well for a big boat of a car.
Looks best with white wall tires.
Mine just has AM-FM stereo system.
It has side lights when you kick on the turn signal, so you can see where you're turning better at night. Which I was told came as a extra feature.
Head liner was replaced before I got her. Interior is very nice other than a couple stains I haven't tried to get out yet, and a couple cracks in the drivers side door vinyl.
Power seats, power windows, power steering.
It's just a great car, big green beast... I've gotten a lot of looks driving it. It's ideal for the large man, since I'm 6'5 it's ideal, other than I have to watch the hazard lights, because I hit it with my knee on the way out of the car from time to time.
Gas mileage isn't the best, but the comfort and style overwhelms that... Mostly.
I'm also looking for the 8-track player that would come with this model, if anyone has one or knows where I can get one, please comment.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 305 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 54745 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2004 |