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1996 Used Buick Riviera 2 Dr Coupe Review

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By: Solstice_85
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09/16/2009

this car has great styling perfect handling really powerful engine the quility is impecable the stereo was awsome and so loud its a great car if u can still find one around they are very hard to find nowadays and thier extremely safe in an accident too great in the snow too with the traction control

Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
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Suprising

1996 Used Buick Riviera 2 Dr Supercharged Coupe Review

By: Bob1003
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07/18/2009

This is my favorite out of all the cars i have owned. It accelerates and brakes awsome. The handling was a little questonable until i swapped in a strut tower brace and bonneville ssei struts and springs. It is really comftorable and gets really good over all mileage. The front of the car is gorgeous but falls short if you are looking at it from the back. Its built well but small replacements parts like switches and such are really expensive. luckily it shares alot of other parts with the gm line and most parts arent expensive. It is really fun to suprise people with how fast it is off the line when they think they have a fast car. oh i forgot to mention i have alot of gtp upgrades done to the motor and trans.

Pros: Fast
Cons: can be a major electrical headache
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It Is More Than A Granny Car That People Assume About Buick. Even Your Adolescent Might Like It

By: AmericanCars...
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06/25/2009

Performance - excellent acceleration for it's size, good handling, braking is a little flaky sometimes.

Quality - No major operational repairs as of yet, just regular maintenance.

Appearance - Very nice and futuristic looking car. Needs paint and rear window sealant, but it is thirteen years old too.

Cost - guzzles more gas than I'd like, and uses premium fuel, but it could be a lot worse. Maintenance is expensive, but what car isn't expensive to maintain?

Fun - I like driving my land yacht, it is very comfortable , it is powerful, and I even get a few compliments here and there. To each their own though.

Pros: All around great car. Excellent room, speed, handling, safe, dependable.
Cons: Uses premium fuel, when something does go wrong, it is expensive.
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Good, Odd, Reliable Vehicle

1996 Used Buick Riviera 2 Dr STD Coupe Review

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By: Jordan2255
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08/09/2008

Car runs great, has the infamous 3.8 liter V-6.  The best riding car on the highway that I've ever owned.  The worst handling car otherwise.  Good fuel economy, good reliability, odd, if not good looking.  Also it's a car that you can work on yourself if your ever in the need.

Pros: Same as above
Cons: Hard to find parts for, especiall the body
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Purple Flying Monkeys

1996 Used Buick Riviera 2 Dr Supercharged Coupe Review

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By: Justin4212
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06/21/2008

good power, but hard to work on.

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Not Many Problems. Small And Inexpensive.

1996 Used Buick Riviera 2 Dr Supercharged Coupe Review

By: Joseph1360
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05/19/2008

solid car. rolled one twice and walked away. ok power and look. not the
best designed engine.

Pros: rolled over twice in my first one adn walked away.
Cons: not a V-8. not the best gas milage i could be getting
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Nice Car

1996 Used Buick Riviera 2 Dr Supercharged Coupe Review

By: louie1277
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02/19/2008

the car is a very eligant but sporty

Pros: beautiful
Cons: hard to work on
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Heavy, Great Ride, Quiet, Supercharged Quick.

1996 Used Buick Riviera 2 Dr Supercharged Coupe Review

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By: Adam2886
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02/14/2008

I'm a huge fan of this car.  Very comfortable, spacious, and luxurious considering the
price.  The 3.8L Supercharged V6 has amazing torque from off the line, and often even on
steep hills in overdrive does not downshift!

Relatively rare on the streets, only 27,000 were made in 1996.  Quite possibly the rarest,
cheapest car you'll find that is actually worth owning.

Pros: Quick, big, comfy, reliable
Cons: Gas mileage in town is about 16 to 17.
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