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Used 1996 Buick Riviera Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Riviera

cindy, 03/02/2009
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased my supercharged Riviera off the show room floor. This is by far the best, most dependable car I have ever owned. I now have 202,232 miles on this vehicle and it still runs like a top. I still get 26 mpg on the highway, and have always changed the oil every 3000 miles. I wish Buick would could back out with this car. Hopefully, I will be able to drive this car for another 100,000 miles.

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5 out of 5 stars

Hey GM, bring back this beauty

Harry, 04/11/2007
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought this great car in Fla. Flew down and drove it back to Ohio. I've got to tell you I was in the most comfortable seat I have ever been in. I thought I was in a leather recliner. I was amazed by the impressive fuel mileage, 34Hwy. I think I may drive this vehicle till I stop driving. I get a lot of heads turning as the finish is showrom new and the buttery soft leather is a classic. I had to fight the wife for the keys. She hates the 2007 vehicle we just bought. General Motors had a great idea

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5 out of 5 stars

220,000 Miles and Still Going

Jayhawkerkid, 08/03/2008
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love my Riviera and if it was still made would buy another. Very few problems, original transmission, and still drives like a dream. I've never owned such a maintenance free car.

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5 out of 5 stars

AWESOME RIV

swede88, 08/28/2009
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great car! I've owned Caddies,Mercedes,Volvos and Vettes & this rates at the top! 31.8 MPG, peppie but refined with beautiful lines! Interior comfort to match Mercedes,sporty luxury as good as the eldoradoes but much better engine. I Love this car!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Enduring Love

LuvMyRivie, 06/20/2010
1996 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My Riv is like the most perfect mate who you just know is going to break your heart someday. Our rocky romance was immediate. She was in and out of the shop constantly for the first two years...thank God for GM-Certified warranties! Fast forward 12 years and I'm still as much in love with her as back then. Even more so because for the past 10 years all she has required of me is feeding and the usual changing. I've grown to listen and know her like none beforehand. She might not be the most nimble and quickest of athletes on the asphalt but, she pampers me with an uncompromised ride, comfort, economy, and timeless styling. With 220K+, our days together are numbered and there goes my heart.

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