1984 Buick Riviera 2 door coupe 5.0L 307cid V8 from North America
Faults:
- Alternator.
- Battery.
- Thermostat.
-valve cover gaskets.
- Transmission gasket.
(nothing I couldn't replace myself)
General Comments:
- Very dependable.
- Great handling and power (It has a factory FWD V8 set-up.) with 255 torque!
- Very comfortable, and lots of room (it has velor seats, and no tranny hump.)
- Easy to find parts for.
- But, gas mileage is 14mpg, 22 highway, with OD.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th February, 2005
6th Feb 2006, 15:41
I find ALL comments on the 83, 84 and 85 Buick Riviera to be highly informative to a prospective buyer, here in the UK. It would seem that GM's 4 speed automatic transmission with electronic Overdrive is very unreliable, compared to its earlier 3 speed transmission.
From reading many of these excellent reviews, it would seem that US cars up to the late 1970's are much less complicated and more reliable than their 1980's counterparts.
Live Long and Prosper. So Say We All. Marty, England, UK.
11th Feb 2005, 08:26
Next time you post a review why don't you try using the spellcheck?