1992 Buick Riviera from North America - Comments

14th Jan 2003, 11:23

"I love my Rive"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

This car has never left me stranded. After 130,000 the digital dash went out and and was replaced. It has now gone out again.

The compact disc player quit working a few years ago also and I have never tried to have it fixed.

Never had a transmission problem. or any repair to the power seats, windows, etc.

Also the air conditioner went out about 125,000 and I had it converted to the newer freon. Freezes me out now.

General comments?

This car is so comfortable. Too many cars have short seats, this one has plenty of room in the front seats. Back seats are small. Large trunk area.

Doesn't look like every other car in the parking.

Rides like a dream.


6th Jul 2004, 14:16

If you want the CD player to work again and you have the BOSE sound system, you should not buy a rebuilt CD player because they don't last longer than 1 to 2 years, and they cost $250. I bought 2 or 3 because the speakers sounded great, and I was afraid the new stereo's would cause me problems. I finally relented and bought a complete sound system.

Believe it or not, you are better off replacing the whole sound system, speakers and all.

You can't just buy a new receiver with CD player, because a non-BOSE receiver is not compatible with the BOSE speakers.

You can go to best buy and buy a top of the line stereo for

$500, or just speak $300 and get a new sound system that is

likely to last longer than the care.


20th Nov 2008, 00:21

To the BOSE speaker comment, speakers are universal medium and are compatibly with any capable stereo. Anyway I have a '91 Riviera and replaced my stock BOSE head unit with a bargain bin BEST BUY CD player and it works like a champ (MP3 port FTW).


29th Dec 2008, 20:32

I have a 1992 Buick Riviera (blk ob blk) and have been looking for the complete wiring and speakers from a donor Riviera (91-93). My car has been AWESOME (minus this problem) 178,000 later. I have the OEM radio (clean and mint) ; as well as the 5-band equilizer/ single cd player. IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME WITH THIS... e me at duranjr71 yahoo. Send pictures of front bose enclosures if NOT damaged. Thank you.

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