1996 BUICK ROADMASTER WAGON

 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 12/28/99

 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon - 5.7 Liter V8, 4speed, electrick windows, electric seats, towing to 4000 lbs, driving in wet snow and ice. Owner: Age: 41 to 50 ; male 2+ kids

"I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 26 YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT I HAVE ENJOYED AS MUCH AS MY ROADMASTER WAGON. IT'S A PITY THAT GM DOESN'T MAKE THESE WAGONS ANYMORE. I HAVE DRIVEN IT JUST OVER 70,000 IN THREE YEARS AND HAVE ENJOYED EVERY MILE. ONE MINOR PROBLEM IS THE A/C. HASN'T WORKED PROPERLY SINCE LAST SUMMER. IT'S COOL BUT NOT AS COOL AS IT WAS WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN 1996. OTHER THAN A FEW PARTS REPLACEMENTS DUE TO WEAR, I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CAR. I'LL BE SAD TO TRADE IT IN. "

Trouble-Free: NO

"AS MENTIONED ABOVE, I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT THE A/C, WHICH HASN'T WORKED ALL THAT WELL SINCE LAST SUMMER. I'LL TRY AGAIN TO GET IT LOOKED AT IN THE SPRING. "

City Handling?

 5

City noise?

 4

Highwy hndling?

5

Highway noise?

 4

Ease of parking?

 4

Wind noise?

 4

Turning?

 5

Fit and Finish?

 4

Cornering?

 4

Interior wear?

 4

Accelearation?

 5

Exterior wear?

 5

Passing ease?

 5

Electrical?

 5

Hill climbing?

 5

Transmission?

 5

Seat comfort?

5

Braking?

 4

Air-conditioning

 4

Spacious interior?

 5

Heat/defrost?

 4

Repairs?

 Yes

Storage/Cargo?

 5

Buy again?

yes

Gauges are clear?

 5

Recommend?

 yes

Ride comfort?

 5

Good Value?

 yes

     TOTAL  110
     AVERAGE  4.58