1993 Buick Roadmaster review from North America
"Best car I ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator at 110K.
Radiator at 90K.
Changed water pump at 90K also.
Steering box at 125K
Changed to HD Police shocks at 35K and 110K. Side moulding peeled off, so I just took them all off and polished the stainless. Looks great.
Steering got loose so I changed steering box, drag link, tie rods, ball joints, idler arm, roll bar bushings, stabilize pins. This turned it into a new handling vehicle.
Preventive Maint.
Changed front wheel bearings.
Oil and filter every 4,000
Headlights.
My vehicle is a sleeper... I keep it in perfect shape. Everything works great.
General comments?
Yes, I purchased this car from a little old lady. It was 6 years old and had 32K miles. I was doing a lot of traveling to NJ and FL and was tired of getting pounded to death.
I was right!!! It is a dream on a trip. Drive on cruise 6 hours in the big plush cloth seats and don't even feel it. Surprisingly solid and tight to the road vehicle. Power to spare! I love it! Quick off the line and power for PA hills. I have blown off many a fancy-schmancy car.
This vehicle will do 80 MPH at 1950 rpm forever... and get 22.8 mpg on level to Florida. It is not even breathing heavy. I can do 110 and it is rock solid.
Cons: For as large as it it, it does not have great legroom. A tall passenger's knees will touch the glove box. Little room in rear. Trunk is huge...4 bodies at least.
When the boys drive to Florida, they all volunteer to pay for gas if we take my Buick. The strongest, most reliable car I ever owned. It's dated, but so am I. I am 65.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2005 |