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1991 Buick Reatta
Convertible FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$36,545
2 listings nationwide

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1999 Buick Riviera
Supercharged Coupe FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$34,490
2 listings nationwide

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

1991 Buick Reatta
Convertible FWD
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Elijah 1991 Buick Reatta Convertible FWDReview:

Best Buick Ever — The Buick Reatta is a comfortable car with amazing handling brakes speed design it is a rare car so...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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manikmekanik 1991 Buick Reatta Convertible FWDReview:

"black Beauty" Is The Epitomy Of Personal Luxury/exotic Style, Buick's Only Exotic Roadster. — The 1991 Buick Reatta convertible is the only exotic roadster Buick produced. With only 197 cars rel...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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1999 Buick Riviera
Supercharged Coupe FWD
165
Marshal 1999 Buick Riviera Supercharged Coupe FWDReview:

Overall I Love This Car. — i love this car. she is the one on the right. If i decide to go for a drive and get out on the higwa...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Kevin 1999 Buick Riviera Supercharged Coupe FWDReview:

Good Luck Finding 1! — Great car owned it for 3 years and it is always reliable and it will beat most of the cras on the st...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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165
DPressler writes:
Handling Ranked 1999 Cadillac Eldorado worse.
"Aerodynamics I guess"
Looks/Style Ranked 1999 Cadillac Eldorado worse.
"aerodynamics look at the higher end coupes of today 2017 designs 95-99 Rivieras were ahead of their time they should have put the supercharged V8 as proposed."
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Specs

1991 Buick Reatta
Convertible FWD
1999 Buick Riviera
Supercharged Coupe FWD
Powertrain 4-Speed Automatic 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
16 MPG
16 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
25 MPG
25 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18 gal 18 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
170 hp @ 4,800 RPM
240 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
220 lb-ft @ 3,200 RPM
280 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9:1
8.5:1
Displacement
3,800 cc
3,800 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.8 in x 3.4 in
3.8 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag -- Standard
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof -- Optional
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Optional Standard
CD Changer -- Optional
Cassette Player Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 2 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 43.1 in 42.6 in
Back Legroom -- 37.1 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- 17.4 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 183.7 in 207.2 in
Width 73 in 75 in
Height 51.2 in 54.6 in
Wheelbase 98.5 in 113.8 in

Available Options

1991 Buick Reatta
Convertible FWD
1999 Buick Riviera
Supercharged Coupe FWD

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