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Used 1991 Buick Riviera Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Luv it so much, I bought another1

w5243, 07/09/2009
1991 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I was never 1 to be what i callld a luxury car person, but I been hooked on it since i bought my 91 2years ago. This car has it all. Its a solid vehicle that gives you the (classy look), with a powerful enough engine and smooth transmission to give you the sporty feel.Other than the wear and tear that Ive put on it, Wearable parts(brakes, battery, tune up items, and a cuple extra parts due to my own mishapps I really dont recall haveing to ever fix anything on---yes I did, the crankshaft sensor.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A keeper

HarryP, 11/23/2008
1990 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

Big, safe, powerful, smooth. This car gets about 26 mpg on the highway, yet has decent pickup and a high top speed. The center console is all digital and touch screen (factory), letting you know everything that is going on. It's had transmission issues, but it's easy and cheap to find a replacement at the junk yard with decent mileage on it, being that the transmission goes in about 7 or 8 different GM models. Also, watch your speed in this car, I catch myself doing over 80 and it feels like most other cars do at 55.

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5 out of 5 stars

A Great Buy

varix77, 06/01/2005
1991 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This Riviera is by far the best buy I have made to date.The car has great acceleration along with great style and quality.I suggest this car for anyone who loves a smooth ride with added style.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love this car

bonehead, 05/03/2010
1991 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have owned this car for close to three years one off which I was in Iraq, and it just sat for a year and still worked wonderfully when I came home. I have done nothing to fix it yet (besides a couple new tires) since owning it. It's almost 20 years old and works better than most of these new cars my friends own. I was a little hesitant on buying it but I'm glad I did.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Strong engine and power train

jph , 12/31/2004
1991 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

My 1991 Buik Riveria was a strong engine powered car. I enjoyed driving it in the big city and the open country side. The Riveria was very quick at taking off at lights, leaving camaros and grand prix in the dust!! I had no major problems with the car untill it reached the age of 12. Maybe luck or just a good built car,I still enjoyed riding and driving in my riveria.The highway was great, since I could cruise at 80mph without a bit of worry. The car turned over great in the cold, no matter how cold the tempature was. I will miss you, but life moves on.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great older car

Make them like this, 01/19/2007
1990 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I bought it from it's original owner. It's been kept in the garage it's whole 17 years. I love this car. You can not buy a car built like this anymore. Solid. I have 2 other cars new and a truck. By far this is the one I like the most.

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5 out of 5 stars

One of the best/Cool

fredmac, 06/17/2002
1990 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Wonderful, graceful lines, great, deep dark cranberry red babe magnet. If only I were young enough to handle a babe. 8-)

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4.88 out of 5 stars

OOHLALA

Marquita, 10/19/2002
1990 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

THIS CAR IS DA BOMB! Talk about a head turner! People are always asking me about it and if I am ready to sell it. The engine is very responsive and the car stops on a dime. Rebuilt trans put in two years prior to purchase and was just replaced with another trans. Runs like new!

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5 out of 5 stars

A Classic

hewey, 11/20/2006
1990 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Have over 200000 mi. Never had any major repairs to engine or transmission. Love this car. I will keep this car to the end.

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5 out of 5 stars

Old Gold

Frugal McDougal, 06/20/2020
1990 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

June 2020 Just purchased a 1990 Riviera from a couple in Mitchell, Indiana. The car has 104,000 miles and has been garaged, so the body is immaculate. I’m impressed with the engine and the comfort of the vehicle and the fact that for under $3,000 I have something that looks and drives as well as a newer more expensive automobile.

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5 out of 5 stars

Catchy Title

Printer Fire, 06/29/2020
1990 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The tape player broke about a month after I bought it. It was my first car. as a high schooler, it served me very well. I never had any big problems with it. 5 years and I finally sold it because I was moving and I didn't take care of it cosmetically. for a 20+ year old car, I am still so proud that my first car took care of me.

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5 out of 5 stars

What a fantastic car ! Everyone loves it .

Anthony Hill, 11/27/2022
1991 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am so happy with this vintage car . It runs perfectly and is so reliable.

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5 out of 5 stars

Cool!

Bugs Bunny, 09/13/2002
1990 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love this car!!! It's Great!!!

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