1997 Buick Riviera Supercharged review from North America

Power window switch.

Key locked into ignition, have to keep the door key on a separate chain and keep the ignition key in the car.

Normal maintenence like tires, plugs, transmission filter etc.

I honestly have to say that this car, the 93-97 Impala SS and Camaro, and 93-97 Bonneville ssei's are THE best looking cars to come from GM since the 60's.

I LOVE this car, it looks nothing like anything else on the road, low production numbers make it a truely unique car, and the interior is a fresh, modern update of the classic first gen 63-65 Rivs.

Comfort is BEYOND anything I've ever ridden in, power memory seats, dual climate control, heated seats, leather, and an awesome heater make for a plush ride, and the placement of all of the controlls is perfectly in reach in any position.

Now for my favorite part. Buicks have been, and always will be, the ultimate sleeper brand. GS, GSX, Grand National, turbo t-type, GnX, and now, this car. The melding of a two-door, luxury coupe with GMs famed Series II supercharged was genius. Smooth ride, and raw, American made power when you need it, this is certainly an unexpected hit. I honestly have no complaints for this car other than the mileage (not GMs fault) and that they gave this once proud name plate the nix (GMs fault)

This is as close As I'll ever get to owning some true American, Buick muscle since 30+ year old GS's and SS's take more time, money, and patience than your typical kid has. I love the complements I get from other Buick owners, but not as much as the looks I get when other teens in their compact turbo cars watch me light the tires and boost gauge (aftermarket), and get a glimpse of a set of taillights they'll never forget. Plus low insurance rates and the fact that the fuzz is less likely to pull over a kid in a Buick than a kid in his dad's z28, Corvette or WS-6.

This car singlehandedly restored honor to the dying Buick name during the 90s, and showed the world that Buick was more than your granddad's cruiser, it was a name dedicated to comfort, style, reliability, and speed, molded together the Buick way.

To sum it all up, Yes, I would really REALLY rather have a Buick!

PS am I the only 20 year old that enjoys driving and modding a Buick or what?!