Introduced in the market in 2002, the Buick Rendezvous is a car that one can get pretty excited about. For starters, Buick has proven that it can continue to create sizzle with a promising lineup of new-generation cars. Though regarded as an oddball by some quarters, the Buick Rendezvous does inspire positive reactions as the latest model braces to quietly blend into the rush hour landscape.

The vehicle features three-row seating and conventional styling that’s unmistakably Buick. The car-based component that uses truck-like styling is nothing new, but the Rendezvous certainly holds its own against other well-known luxury car makers’ sports utility vehicle offerings, at a more cost efficient package rate. Buick Rendezvous off-road wonder comes with a standard V6 engine. A stylish and comfortable car that offers supreme riding comfort, the vehicle can seat seven passengers, making it an ideal family car. Overall, consumers are assured great value when they opt for the Buick Rendezvous.

Estimated Price Range for Used Buick Rendezvous: $2,000-$34,000
Estimated MPG for Buick Rendezvous: 16 City/22 Hwy
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The Buick Riviera is one luxury car which has undergone several transformations throughout the years. Back when it was launched in the early 1960s, it was mainly characterized by rounded contours punctuated by bold character lines. It had a front-mounted V8 engine. It was General Motors’ first bona fide luxury coupe. The running gear worked splendidly, but the car was not that cutting-edge. Overall, the earlier Riviera models had distinctive styling and performance.

Other noteworthy models include the 1971 boat-tail sports coupe and the 1979 S-Type which had a turbocharged V6 engine with front wheel drive and independent suspension. In 1995, the Riviera took on more changes in styling, comfort, performance and handling. By 2007, the Buick Riviera had become a show stopping two-door coupe which held its own in international car shows.

Carbon fiber body panels, plus other design elements reminiscent of the first-generation Riviera models were incorporated in the concept. The result is a stunning car with elegant curves and sweeping, unobtrusive features. Well-appointed interiors include plush leather bucket seats, carpeting and other tasteful details.

Estimated Price Range for Used Buick Riviera: $1,000-$30,000
Estimated MPG for Buick Riviera: 17 City/25 Hwy
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The earliest Buick Roadmaster arrived in the marketplace in 1936. The name was coined to herald the numerous product enhancements Buick has made to its 1935 lineup.The Roadmaster came in sedan, convertible, coupe and and wagon models. By 1955, a four-door hardtop joined the Roadmaster line. With World War II over, Buick forged ahead with its car production. Ultramodern vehicles rolled off the assembly line.

The top speed of the Buick Roadmaster was 161 km/hour. Even in the contemporary era, the 1957 Roadmaster two-door hardtop still commands interest in car shows as a beautiful rare car that looks exquisite when restored to gleaming exhibition quality.

During the 1990s era, Buick introduced a roomy sedan with well-appointed interiors. The reborn Buick Roadmaster was powered by a powerful V-8 engine that produced 170 horsepower. The vehicle played an important role in Buick’s glorious past, even if the materials and build quality left much to be desired. Nonetheless, the car gained a following, and marked its demise in 1996.

Estimated Price Range for Used Buick Roadmaster: $1,000-$27,000
Estimated MPG for Buick Roadmaster: 15 City/24 Hwy
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Back in 1965 when competition was heating up among prestigious auto makers, Buick’s muscle car took the form of the Skylark, which was powered by a401 cu.in. V-8 engine. The Skylark later offered the V-6 option. The earlier 1953 model in flaming red was the type that you’d see in most old movies. Skylark versions back then had a wraparound windscreen and plenty of chrome trim. The vehicle had a front-mounted V-8 engine; powered convertible fabric roof; power steering, brakes & windows; and 40-spoke chrome wire wheels. The vehicle was on the pricey side, which affected sales.

Fast forward to 1996. Buick by this time had churned out several Skylark models: Custom, Limited, and Gran Sport 2-door coupes and 4-door sedans, and the Olympic Gold 4-door sedan. Skylark undergoes a transformation inside out, with all models incorporating modern safety features including dual airbags and anti-lock brake system (ABS). The Skylark 1996 model year took on a more conventional-looking grille.and faded from the scene in the next couple of years, with Buick buyers gravitation towards the mid-sized Century.

Estimated Price Range for Used Buick Skylark: $1,000-$23,000
Estimated MPG for Buick Skylark: 18 City/27 Hwy
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The name Mercury Capri is a brand that has been used by the Ford Motor Company over its long history. The Capri line of cars is associated with Lincoln-Mercury division of Ford in North America. Starting in the 1950s, the Capri has been produced, giving homage to the island of Capri in Italy. In the European market, the Capri is known as the “Ford Capri”, having 2 doors and a trunklid that is classified as “short” and was later redesigned as a hatchback in 1975. All Capris were manufactured in the Ford plant in Cologne, Germany, whether it was the North American or European versions. The European version was later made available in the U.S. in 1970.

Estimated Price Range for Used Mercury Capri: $2,000-$10,000
Estimated MPG for Mercury Capri: 21 City/26 Hwy
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Aesthetic changes were made to the Capri in 1973. The car’s interiors, grille, tail lights, and wiring harness were redesigned. In 1979, the Ford Mustang was also branded as the Mercury Capri, having a Fox chassis. This marked the start of the second generation Mercury Capri. Throughout its second generation, until 1986, no major changes happened to the Capri. An addition of a “bubble back”, or a hatchback coupled with a compound window on the rear, with new taillights and a redesigned rear bumper were the only changes, happening in 1983. A front air dam was added to the high performance model of Capri in 1984. These modifications continued until the Mercury Capri was discontinued in 1986.

The Mercury Capri had resurgence in Australia from 1989 to 1994. To rival the Mazda Miata, Ford Australia produced a Ford Capri. This model was imported to North America and sold as the Mercury Capri. A minor change that was made for the North American version was a redesign of the cabin. This was done in order to have space for an airbag, a standard safety feature for American vehicles, which was not yet standard in Australia.

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