Auto loans: 1982 Buick Riviera

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

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Buick Riviera of the 1981 to 1985 generation
Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

For sale

We do not have a 1982 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.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

What to check when buying the 1982 Buick Riviera

  • NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about suspension (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
1982 Buick Riviera recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
82V0120001982-01-03fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection systemUNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

Thinking of buying the 1982 Buick Riviera?

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1982 Buick Riviera; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 1982 Buick Riviera before you buy one anywhere.

A buyer's checks

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 1 owner complaints on file, mostly about suspension.

The figures, translated

The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.

Who rents the Riviera

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

Space and size

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.

Drive it on your own roads

A week with the Riviera answers more than any brochure. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.

Choosing the right one

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. 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.

What it costs to run

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Still deciding?

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.

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 1982 Buick Riviera from us first.

Rent the 1982 Buick RivieraRequest a rental

Ask us about the 1982 Buick Riviera

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1982 Buick Riviera for you and reply within one business day.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

Buying the 1982 Buick Riviera

Does CarmaCars sell the 1982 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 1982 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 1982 Buick Riviera have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

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.