Multitudes of spark plug replacement.
Engine blows oil at a moderate rate.
Transmission shifts weirdly.
The engine diesels (continues to run after switching off)
Service engine soon light is on.
Catalytic converter replaced.
Radiator replaced.
Fuel Pump replaced.
Radio is busted.
Carburetor replaced.
Air shock compressor is dead.
It's a major gas guzzler (12 MPG, supposed to get 18 MPG)
Engine knocks and pings although I use high octane (92 or higher)
Anti-theft device doesn't work.
Climate control lights blink (indicating trouble)
At least it starts easily unlike my mother's Le Sabre.
It's a piece of junk.
I've owned 2 85 Rivieras and both have been great investments. Yes, things do go wrong, but these cars offer a lot. Negligent treatment of the car by a previous owner can really affect it's reliability & performance. The leveling system goes out on all cars that had them in the 80s. It's not exclusive to Rivieras.
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