1998 Buick Riviera review from North America
"This car is going to be a classic"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission blew at 120000 miles
Transmission mounts at 120000 miles
Alternator
Water pump
Radiator
AC compressor
Radio
Antenna
Automatic leveling
Seized pulleys
Belts
Steering column.
General comments?
The Riviera is an excellent car, but when over 100000 miles, be prepared to replace everything.
Very quick and can beat many cars. 240 HP Series 2 engine. I have K & N Filter and Iridium spark plugs, and this thing flies when the supercharger kicks in. An attention getter.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 litre Supercharged Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2008 |