1986 Buick Riviera review from North America
"An engineering masterpiece!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Central power supply for the GCC.
Digital dash. (fuse)
Steering wheel cruise accelerate button.
Trunk and fuel door releases.
Power antenna.
Plugs and wires.
Alternator.
One rear shock.
General comments?
People still thought it was a late model in the late 1990s. When I sold it, it had: 177,000mi, no rust, no oil usage, very much power, low emissions.
The interior was well designed, almost futuristic. The amount of buttons and knobs that the Graphic Control Center's (GCC) touch screen replaced was amazing.
The distributor-less engine was very reliable and efficient. (~27MPG/Highway)
The double-sided galvanize in the body panels, here in the rust belt, kept the body rust free.
The stainless steel exhaust was still the original.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 44000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Pulsar |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2004 |