1986 Buick Riviera 3.8L
Summary:
An engineering masterpiece!
Faults:
Central power supply for the GCC.
Digital dash. (fuse)
Steering wheel cruise accelerate button.
Trunk and fuel door releases.
Power antenna.
Plugs and wires.
Alternator.
One rear shock.
General Comments:
People still thought it was a late model in the late 1990s. When I sold it, it had: 177,000mi, no rust, no oil usage, very much power, low emissions.
The interior was well designed, almost futuristic. The amount of buttons and knobs that the Graphic Control Center's (GCC) touch screen replaced was amazing.
The distributor-less engine was very reliable and efficient. (~27MPG/Highway)
The double-sided galvanize in the body panels, here in the rust belt, kept the body rust free.
The stainless steel exhaust was still the original.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th May, 2004
20th Jul 2005, 17:53
I just purchased a 1986 Buick Riviera. High mileage, but in very good shape in and out. It had been safety inspected, and all was good.
I love Buick's and Oldsmobile's, Caddies and such. When I took it for a test drive, I had to make an offer. But the thing that most amazed Me was the computer control center. It was quite complex for 19 years ago technology, and it all worked perfectly fine. Every function. Amazing!