Buick Riviera for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one.
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We do not have a Buick Riviera for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
Every Buick Riviera year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1998 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1997 | 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1996 | 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1995 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1993 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1992 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1991 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1990 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1989 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1988 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1987 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1986 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1985 | 11.2 to 13.8 L/100 km | 7 (diesel, regular gas) | |
| 1984 | 11.2 to 15.7 L/100 km | 11 (diesel, regular gas) | |
| 1983 | Not rated | ||
| 1982 | Not rated | ||
| 1981 | Not rated |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 29 |
| 1997 | 0 | 43 |
| 1996 | 2 | 44 |
| 1995 | 1 | 130 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 | 12 |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 |
| 1990 | 4 | 16 |
| 1989 | 2 | 9 |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 5 |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Thinking of buying the Buick Riviera?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the Buick Riviera; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Before buying the Buick Riviera, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Under the hood
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
What to expect from the Riviera
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city.
Try before you buy
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Riviera for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Year and trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. The years table on this page shows where the Riviera changed.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Your move
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a Buick Riviera from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Buick Riviera for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Buick Riviera
Does CarmaCars sell the Buick Riviera?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a Buick Riviera before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.