Car financing: Buick Riviera
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 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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We do not have a 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.
Every Buick Riviera year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1998 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1997 | 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1996 | 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1995 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1993 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1992 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1991 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1990 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1989 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1988 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1987 | 12.4 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1986 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1985 | 11.2 to 13.8 L/100 km | 7 (diesel, regular gas) | |
| 1984 | 11.2 to 15.7 L/100 km | 11 (diesel, regular gas) | |
| 1983 | Not rated | ||
| 1982 | Not rated | ||
| 1981 | Not rated |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 29 |
| 1997 | 0 | 43 |
| 1996 | 2 | 44 |
| 1995 | 1 | 130 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 | 12 |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 |
| 1990 | 4 | 16 |
| 1989 | 2 | 9 |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 5 |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Thinking of buying the Buick Riviera?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the Buick Riviera for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The Buick Riviera for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The figures, translated
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
When the Riviera makes sense
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.
How big it is
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight.
A longer test drive
If the Riviera is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Try the Riviera on your commute, then decide. Rent the Riviera for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Year and trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. 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.
Over to you
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 Buick Riviera from us first.
Ask us about the Buick Riviera
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Buick Riviera for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Buick Riviera
Does CarmaCars sell the 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 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.
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.