1998 Buick Riviera for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1998 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.
1998 Buick Riviera specs
| Engine | 3.8L 6-cylinder turbo supercharged |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 |
1998 Buick Riviera: every figure
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 |
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 1998 Buick Riviera
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (7), steering (7) and engine (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 Buick Riviera: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1998 Buick Riviera for sale by us right now. Buying the 1998 Buick Riviera is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, steering and engine. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
Reading the spec sheet
It uses the 3.8L 6-cylinder turbo supercharged and front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Expect about 37 litres for every 300 km, going by its 12.4 L/100 km combined rating. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $19.22 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the Riviera
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
What the Riviera is like
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. In plain terms, its 481 litres of luggage space hold a family's bags for a long weekend.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Riviera answers the big questions. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Picking a year and a trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.22 in fuel.
Make a request
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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 1998 Buick Riviera from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Buick Riviera for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Buick Riviera
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 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 1998 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 1998 Buick Riviera have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1998 Buick Riviera cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3844.00.
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.