Car financing: 1997 Buick Riviera
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 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
- 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1997 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.
1997 Buick Riviera specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $21.70 |
1997 Buick Riviera: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $4,340 |
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 1997 Buick Riviera
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (10), engine and engine cooling (7) and service brakes (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1997 Buick Riviera
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1997 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. The 1997 Buick Riviera for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints on file, mostly about steering, engine and engine cooling and service brakes. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
What the specs mean
Power: the 3.8L 6-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Combined fuel use is 11.8 L/100 km: about 35 litres for 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $54.87 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the Riviera
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Room inside
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The trunk holds 481 litres by the EPA's count: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Rent the Riviera for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the Riviera for a week and see how it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel.
Still deciding?
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 1997 Buick Riviera from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Buick Riviera
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Buick Riviera for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Buick Riviera
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Buick Riviera have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1997 Buick Riviera cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
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.