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.
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!
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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1997 Buick Riviera for sale near you
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- Base CoupeMSRP: $9,995156 mi away
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Really Decent car
Nick Warhead, 11/24/2008
1996 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the car for $1750 at 164,000 miles. The car still runs great and is reliable. I had to replace the radiator and the upper control rod bushing. It has an oil leak probably coming from the top end. Other then that, the car always starts and drives, and has not given me any trouble. I've had a lot of cars that couldn't get past the 130K mark without blowing up. I feel if taken care of, I could get at 75,000 more miles on this car.
286k and still going strong
Frank, 03/14/2009
1996 Buick Riviera 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle. Bought used in 1999 with 48k miles. No major problems just normal wear and tear. Just bought new tires with 286k miles. Plan on another 100,000 miles. Riviera is now a family fixture. Will replace with a 98 or 99 Riv when the time comes.
best american luxury car
mike swonger, 05/02/2003
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car, it's performance is great. Real comfortable, no problems yet. Everywhere I go I get compliments, and with is great design people mistake it for a brand new car.