Auto loans: 1996 Buick Roadmaster
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. 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
Auto loans: the 1996 Buick Roadmaster
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1996 Buick Roadmaster for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 1996 Buick Roadmaster before buying one.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints on file, mostly about steering, engine and engine cooling and suspension. 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. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the figures tell you
Power comes from the 5.7L 8-cylinder, driving through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
A combined rating of 13.1 L/100 km works out to about 39 litres per 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $60.93 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
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 commuters, couples and business trips. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Roadmaster answers the big questions. 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.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $203.10 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Which one to look for
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Next step
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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.
Ask us about the 1996 Buick Roadmaster
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.