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Used 1996 Buick Roadmaster Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I'm 6'2" and they did it right!

P. Robb, 09/26/2006
1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4dr Wagon
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

26 MPG with the A/C on at 6,000 feet and above. I just converted it to E85 Ethanol at $1.99 per gallon and 105 Octane... sweet! This wagon is fast, quiet, roomy, and very dependable! Oh yeah, parts and repairs have been cheap! After all, it's a Chevy driveline! Mine has power front seats, both driver and shotgun. And, I'm certain that anyone with 'headroom issues' has failed to properly lower the seats as I have loads of headroom and armroom and legroom. This wagon is an absolute pleasure to drive. If you seek comfort, spaciousness, and economy at a bargain price, you should look at the 1996 Roadmaster!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Oldie but goodie

Steve, 10/14/2009
1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4dr Wagon
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I bought my Estate collector's wagon from a friend who bought the car new in 1996. I had looked a these wagonsin '96 but thought they were priced to high. I got this one for a good price and only 25Kmiles and still has the dealer plastic wrap on the folding back seats.! I've driven it to CA. twice during the past two summers. I averaged 23 mpg and didn't feel tired after the drive. The powerful engine does well for this heavy of a car and the ride, although wavey, is not bad at all. I won first place in it's class at this summer's car show!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

No Other Ever Like It

Michigander Buick, 03/04/2005
1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4dr Wagon
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

A great car and better wagon. Terrific performance with the Corvette LT1 260hp v8, 0-70, both pulling from on ramp and speed changes 70-80...like a train. Very comfortable if have all power seats with memory. Great amount of space - 4x8' sheet fits with tailgate shut...kids like rear facing 3rd seat...can take long trips without fatigue...very good economy, far better than SUV or mini-van, plus very stable in wind. GM blew it when stopped making...now the smaller not as good Dodge wagon has taken over. The transmission is also mated very well to the shift points of the v8, much better than my supercharged Park Avenue, which is jerky by comparison.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best car ever

kevin, 06/08/2008
1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Wow, what a car. Vette engine screams. 28 mpg Seattle to Los Angeles. Hard to find exterior trim parts, I do know a place in Seattle that can make parts if you have the old one. Very comfortable. Rear wheel drive is fun.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Titanic of American Roads

llanell, 08/25/2008
1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is the Titanic of American roads. The best car I ever owned. I had to search for a car with such low miles for more than 2 years and was willing to pay any price to get it. Finally got one. Totally satisfied. Seats 8 people comfortably with lots of space.

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