Used 1997 Buick Riviera Consumer Reviews
Used Riviera for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Riviera, so we've included reviews for other years of the Riviera since its last redesign.
Fast, smooth, unique.
JerryAssburger, 03/11/2022
1997 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used based on my experience with a related GM vehicle, (a 2003 Bonneville). Both are solid cars and their 3800 engines are one of the Automotive World's better designs. The car has great bones and a gorgeous design; the plastic-ish interior much less stunning. Still a reliable car. I plan on it being my last.
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Best car I ever owned!
freiselt, 07/31/2003
1997 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car when I took a job that required a lot of travel and wanted a comfortable car for long trips. It has fulfilled that task very well. Reliability has been great. I've only had to replace the water pump, spark plugs, etc. Normal maintenance. Changed oil every 3,000 miles and it has always gotten me around in style and comfort.
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220,000 Miles and Still Going
Jayhawkerkid, 08/03/2008
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 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.
Love/Hate Relationship 97 Buick Riviera
holmslice88, 03/12/2014
1997 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
I purchased the vehicle with 147,000 miles on it for $3,500 and thought it was the best car ever. I loved the leather interior with the single heated seat(only available on the drivers side.) It was such a smooth ride at first but once I hit 165,000 it wen't downhill. The Transmission blew and had to drop $2,500 unexpectedly to fix it. The door handle broke 3 times on the drivers side, keep in mind that the factory one is around $250. Issues with the crankshaft sensor and suspension happened around 190k miles. I managed to get it up to 220k miles....I'm honestly going to miss the ride and comfort but I am not going to miss the headache.
25 yrs & still a beauty
Betsie, 12/04/2018
updated 12/08/2023
1996 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has been my long time friend, as my dad was so happy when I purchased back in 1996. He was a Buick guy forever & his daughter saw the value. My car, Sharkie, never saw a winter and was always my summer fling (love the astro roof). It still runs great with minor set backs. A solid ride with leather seats that I wish had in the house to watch football on >grin<. Now @ 117,000 miles I am considering selling it. If I do, I know my dad would be proud that it was so loved & enjoyed over the years and he would be ok with letting it go out of my garage. Buick made a great product here.
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