1996 Buick Roadmaster for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1996 Buick Roadmaster 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.
1996 Buick Roadmaster specs
| Engine | 5.7L 8-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.31 |
1996 Buick Roadmaster: every figure
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1557 L (55 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 |
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 1996 Buick Roadmaster
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (8), engine and engine cooling (6) and suspension (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96V245000 | 1996-12-10 | wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. |
| 95V215000 | 1995-11-03 | air bags | THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT CAUTION LABEL AND A ROOF RACK CAUTION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1996 Buick Roadmaster?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1996 Buick Roadmaster; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 1996 Buick Roadmaster for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
A buyer's checks
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
What the specs mean
It is powered by the 5.7L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Combined fuel use is 13.1 L/100 km: about 39 litres for 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $203.10 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
How big it is
As a large sedan, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The trunk holds 1,557 litres by the EPA's count: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Good uses for the Roadmaster
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Try before you buy
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $203.10 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $20.31 in fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 1996 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Let us know
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 1996 Buick Roadmaster from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Buick Roadmaster for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Buick Roadmaster
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 Buick Roadmaster?
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 1996 Buick Roadmaster 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 1996 Buick Roadmaster have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1996 Buick Roadmaster cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4062.00.
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.