1998 buick riviera power loss
I have a 1998 riviera that I bought with only 5700
miles on it, it has the supercharged engine.
Between 35 and 40 mph, the engines seems to die
alittle, like it bogging down and starving for
horsepower, you can hear it,especially on hills, if
I give it more gas, it kicks down a gear and is
fine. Is this normal,
miles on it, it has the supercharged engine.
Between 35 and 40 mph, the engines seems to die
alittle, like it bogging down and starving for
horsepower, you can hear it,especially on hills, if
I give it more gas, it kicks down a gear and is
fine. Is this normal,
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How do you like your Riv so far? My '96 is one of 647 shipped to Canada that year and I love it!
Something you might want to consider is an aftermarket extended warranty with the "high tech" option which covers all the electronic goodies. I bought one with my Riv even though I'm a licensed tech, just in case........
BTW, if you take the VIN to any GM dealer, they can provide you with the complete warranty repair history and any outstanding recalls.
About the only downside is that you have to get used to pulling it MUCH further into the garage. I almost cut 2 feet off the back of mine with the garage door the day I brought it home. It's about 3 blocks longer than my Laser :-)
It's the kind of car that should be kept in concours condition to look its best. I used to be a fanatical waxer & polisher, but with these new paints I prefer to take it in to our local dealship 2 or 3 times a year for cleaning & waxing--they do a spectacular job for about $100.
If you decide to get one, best of luck--the only car I've enjoyed owning as much was my '64 MGB.
Mary