Car financing: 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.
- For sale by us
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- Recalls
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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.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82V012000 | 1982-01-03 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system | UNDER 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?
No 1982 Buick Riviera is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car 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 puts the 1982 Buick Riviera in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Riviera
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension; have those parts checked.
Under the hood
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
How big it is
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city.
A good match for
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.
Drive it on your own roads
A week with the Riviera answers more than any brochure. Rent the Riviera first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the Riviera for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Running costs
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Year and trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 1982 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Send a request
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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.
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.
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.