1997 Buick Riviera review from North America
"A great car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bumped my rear-view mirror loose and to completely repair it, it would need to be replaced. Cost - almost $600.
For some reason the Goodyear tires on this car seem to have major problems (abnormal wear on one tire alone, early belt separation). But I don't blame this on the car itself.
General comments?
Beautiful outside. Inside is almost as great as the outside, a little boring.
Engine performance is excellent for the size of the car. Not the fastest car on the road, still fairly quick. Good gas mileage.
A little uncomfortable to drive if you're tall, as is any car though. Any Riviera that you keep in good shape and maintain will stay a beautiful, great running car forever.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Supercharged V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 200SX |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2001 |