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Used 1997 Buick Riviera Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

THIS CAR ROCKS

Billy-BOB, 02/26/2003
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
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I have over 150000 miles on this car, and it still runs beautiful.. im a traveling salesman, and the company wants to get me a new car, but i dont want one, i love this one too much. from the heated leather to the supercharged V6, this car has it all.. my sunroof is always open and the stereo system in this car is great. when im home, my 17 yr old boy, loves to drive it. Im going to be keeping this car until it wil cost me to much to get a new one!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Buy This Car

Mr. Patrick, 12/25/2002
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
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This is one of the most comfortable cars ever made. The ride is smooth and bumps are hardly felt. Power supplied by the 3800 V6 is fast and responsive. The seats are like leather couches that hold and support the body. The car may look long but it can corner well and fuel economy is great. I have a white "Rivi" with chrome wheels and after a fresh waxing and some polish on the rims - this car turns heads!! I am completely satisfied with this GM car.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

My Rivi needs help

kshugg, 08/09/2011
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
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I bought a 96 Rivi about 3 months ago, from a dealership. Brought along my then-roommate who said he was a mechanic. He declared my car worthy of purchase, and I eagerly bought this car. I have had numerous problems with this car, from the motor mounts breaking to the transmission failing to the car overheating a lot. But I will not give up on this car. I love the supercharged engine and how it growls when I step on the gas pedal. And I have yet to see another Rivi on the road, even tho I am driving this car daily.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

good sport luxury car

dfugate, 09/14/2003
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
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purchased at 50000 miles now has 97000 mi.still factory crisp and responsive,23 mi gallon on highway and most comfortable,never any problems ,has been most reliable car i ever owned,still in pristine condition with minimal effort,hate they dont produce them anymore.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome !!

John Lane, 02/24/2018
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
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I love the car, my friends keep drooling on it.

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