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1997 Buick Riviera (base trim)

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1997 Buick Riviera
Resale Value:$6,678  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 3.8L V6; 4.1L V8; 5.0L V8
Transmissions: 3 Speed Automatic; 4 Speed Automatic; 0 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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1997 Buick Riviera Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$4,325$3,525$1,470N/A$6,350$5,125$2,900
50,001 - 60,000$4,225$3,425$1,470N/A$6,250$5,025$2,900
60,001 - 70,000$4,125$3,325$1,470N/A$6,150$4,925$2,900
70,001 - 85,000$4,025$3,225$1,470N/A$6,050$4,825$2,900
85,001 - 100,000$3,925$3,125$1,470N/A$5,950$4,725$2,900
100,001 - 115,000$3,825$3,025$1,470N/A$5,850$4,625$2,900
115,001 - 130,000$3,350$2,925$1,470N/A$5,375$4,525$2,900
130,001 - 150,000$2,775$2,450$1,470N/A$4,800$4,050$2,900
150,001 - 170,000$2,125$1,875$1,470N/A$4,150$3,475$2,900
170,001 - 190,000$1,375$1,200$920N/A$3,400$2,800$2,350
190,001 - 999,999$650$475$220N/A$2,675$2,075$1,650

1997 Buick Riviera Specs (base trim)

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3,785 cc 3.8 liters 6 V 90° front transverse engine with 96.5 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.1
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 72 liter fuel tank
Power: 153 kW , 205 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 230 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm

1997 Buick Riviera Crash Test Data

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