1998 Buick Riviera review from North America
"A love hate relationship"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Valve cover gasket replacement
Rack and pinion replacement
factory radio replacement
antennae replacement
driver window switch replacement
glove box door replacement.
General comments?
Thank God for EBay... this was the only place that I could get parts without being taken for a ride from the dealer.
I utilized an additional warranty that saved me $1500 worth of dealer repairs (radio, antennae, rack replacement)
The trunk paint has gray oxidation and my passenger window whistles at high speeds.
With 18'' rims brakes warp every 6 to 7 months.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | supercharged Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 53000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Riviera |
| Date of Entry | 1st February, 2008 |