She Truly is a Roadmaster
els622 on 02/24/2011
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
My 1993 Buick Roadmaster has over 470,000 original miles on the engine and transmission.
I bought it in 1994, with 17,000 miles on it.
I traded in a 1982 Buick Riviera with over 300,000 miles on it (I replaced the transmission on that one).
My car still gets a little over 22 mpg on the highway.
I admit, she doesn't look the best these days.
The age is showing, but she is still super reliable.
People are always making fun of me for driving that old car, but I can't bear the thought of parting with this car until it is no longer reliable.
Does anyone know of another Buick Roadmaster with over 470,000 miles on it?
I didn't want to buy the car, at first, but I'm glad I did.
LOVE My Roadmaster
Maria53 on 10/06/2010
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
So funny that one reviewer commented driving a Roadmaster is like driving from your living room couch. So true! My '93 Roadmaster provides a smooth, comfortable ride, pours on the power when I step on it, and requires little maintenance (due, in part, to my 'Master Mechanic' Al). Just replaced the original shocks. Sooooo tight! On a slight incline, hit the gas. Front end rose up, rear end hunkered down. And the sound of that V8! Awesome!! Had trouble finding P225/70R15 passenger tires for it though. After 20 hours searching online, found General Tire Altimax RT (made by Continental) at local GM/Buick/Cadillac dealership. Can't wait to feel the ride after installation!
Built to Last
John on 03/18/2009
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I got the car from my Dad in 2000 and have not had any problems with it. It's the most comfortable car ever. It's like driving from your living room couch. The v8 gives you the power you need for highway driving and on my last 1000 mile trip I was averaging close to 30mpg on the highway and 20 in the city. One of the best cars Buick has ever built. Too bad they can't get this mpg on their newer cars. It's big and comfy, but a problem to find parking.
What a Car!
Mary Ann on 11/18/2006
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This vehicle had belonged to my Mother. It was given to me 2 years ago. It is the most comfortable and reliable car by far. Everyone who rides in it cannot believe how comfortable it is. I love it and will keep it even if I eventually buy another vehicle. It now has 104,000 original miles and we just recently put a new stereo system with CD and new speakers.
Perre´s largest wagon ever
Perre S. on 01/17/2006
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Got this wagon from a friend at our head office. It´s sited in Skellefteå, up north in Sweden. Me and my girlfriend drove it from Skellefteå to Piteå about 100 km north of Skellefteå. It was a nice ride on a Swedish, late summer day. Four days later we started off to Stockholm, a trip for about 1000 km. The only problem was a small leak from the heater an some shake from the front brakes. The fuel consumption was 11.6 liters per 100 kilometers, very reasonable for this fullsize wagon. At home in city traffic it wants more like 12,5 to 16.0 liters per 100 km. Some tuning and a light gas foot will help to lower that.
Full-size Values
j.roper on 01/16/2006
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 5
Purchased my Roadmaster from my grandmother at 10 years old with 48k miles. Practically new and in great condition. 26k later, it has given practically trouble-free service, except for the fan clutch, power antenna, and spark plugs/wires. Coldest a/c I have ever owned (& never serviced in 12+ years). Gas mileage is great - I get about 20-21 mpg in mixed driving. Other than the size and the dowdy styling (which my wife literally hates), it's a great car.
Tanker true
jimbochicago on 09/01/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Look out the windshield, and the view
across the hood is one of limousine
feel, deep color, stead V-8 quiet and
cush.
Sadly, it gets worse as you move back:
the middle seats are almost a cruel
trick in their shallow depth, so you're
never quite sitting (unless you are
shorter than 4 feet).
Then the back, which should be all fun,
has a nice seat, but crappy, flappy
plastic covers over the spare, with
locking screws that give up, stick out,
and snag on the folding of the rear
seat up and down.
But, it handles, for a wagon,
amazingly. It's fast, strong, smooth
and durable. Last of the classic old
indestructible V-8 monstermobiles.
VIN 1G4BR8374PW407358 may have been
recalled. Check full report for more information
