1997 Buick Riviera for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1997 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.
1997 Buick Riviera specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $21.70 |
1997 Buick Riviera: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Buick Riviera
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (10), engine and engine cooling (7) and service brakes (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1997 Buick Riviera
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1997 Buick Riviera for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before you buy the 1997 Buick Riviera, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the Riviera
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering, engine and engine cooling and service brakes; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the figures tell you
The 3.8L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
At 11.8 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 35 litres of fuel. In energy, every 100 km costs about $18.29 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the Riviera makes sense
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Space, size and seats
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. EPA lists 481 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Drive it on your own roads
A week with the Riviera answers more than any brochure. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. If the Riviera is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel.
Let us know
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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 1997 Buick Riviera from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Buick Riviera for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Buick Riviera
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 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 1997 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.
Does the 1997 Buick Riviera have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1997 Buick Riviera cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
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.