Well I did get a convertible, and sold the previous car, which ran and drove so well, to a friend. It was painted black (the convertibles only came in red and white from the factory) and it's incredibly handsome; makes me wonder why Buick didn't issue a black option. Just like my hardtop, it has all the virtues of these cars; comfort, handling, reliability, and serviceability. The overall cost of operation is very reasonable, and it's now in convertible form!
Few if any cars I have dealt with offer so much style and overall performance than these vehicles. I will always have one; pulling up next to some 50-80$ late model convertible and making it look like a kiddie car is so cool. There is nothing that these cars lack for equivalent comfort, amenities and style in comparison, and when you need a part, it's a piece of cake to get them at a very reasonable cost.
These cars represent the end of the "steel bumper" era in cars, but they have a very modern 4 speed trans with locking converter, first rate electronically controlled carb, and outstanding engineering of the suspension. They're one of GM's greatest cars, and are rock solid front wheel drive into the bargain; the first with a V8 since the Cords.
Incredible cars, a joy to own and drive, all at excellent overall operating cost. Low insurance too. Can't beat the value for such a fine, sport luxury vehicle.
25th Sep 2013, 11:21
Well I did get a convertible, and sold the previous car, which ran and drove so well, to a friend. It was painted black (the convertibles only came in red and white from the factory) and it's incredibly handsome; makes me wonder why Buick didn't issue a black option. Just like my hardtop, it has all the virtues of these cars; comfort, handling, reliability, and serviceability. The overall cost of operation is very reasonable, and it's now in convertible form!
Few if any cars I have dealt with offer so much style and overall performance than these vehicles. I will always have one; pulling up next to some 50-80$ late model convertible and making it look like a kiddie car is so cool. There is nothing that these cars lack for equivalent comfort, amenities and style in comparison, and when you need a part, it's a piece of cake to get them at a very reasonable cost.
These cars represent the end of the "steel bumper" era in cars, but they have a very modern 4 speed trans with locking converter, first rate electronically controlled carb, and outstanding engineering of the suspension. They're one of GM's greatest cars, and are rock solid front wheel drive into the bargain; the first with a V8 since the Cords.
Incredible cars, a joy to own and drive, all at excellent overall operating cost. Low insurance too. Can't beat the value for such a fine, sport luxury vehicle.