My 1998 SC Rivera

AA wrote:

Thanks, guys. I got lucky finding the color on such a low-mile Riv. Had light green pinstripes believe it or not... peeled them off the first month, lol.

That color is beautiful, such a great, uncommon color for the Riv.
She looks wonderful!

And good job on getting rid of the pinstripes.

I really liked the Enkei wheels that were on my dark green '96' , but i wanted some chrome wheels that were reflective that I put on the pearl white '98' (Helo Axe)

I wanted chrome 5 spokes for a long time, but they were just too expensive. I was on the look-out for the Enkeis, saw them on craigslist for a good deal, so I just got them.

AA wrote:

I've always loved that color...

I love the color of your car and it is in such nice condition for the age of the car with that many miles on it. Don't take those comments the wrong way because its age and miles make it even more impressive imo! Your color,the midnight blue metallic and the pearl white are the most sought after and nearly impossible to find in good enough condition with a price that's somewhat reasonable. If mine only looked half as clean as some of you guy's cars while I have the lower miles with absolutely spotless engine internals. I need to replace the rear bumper cover and rr wheelwell trim and refurbish the frt bumper cover to spec just to be able to display It with pride hear. hopefully I will get those parts from Eric b/c he's got just what I need to fix it up and I'm in negotiations w/him now for these items. that'll cover the exterior and let me get my polished him and new gen v on along with the Lq4 maf and new 4" intake and giant K&N filter in the FW! That's just to feel adequate enough to get into the showroom proudly here!

AA,are those rim's you have, stock Riv chromies? I'm looking for some for my 93,i have a set of nice bonnie chromes,but want some Buick.The ultra wheels are nice!!!

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AA,are those rim's you have, stock Riv chromies?

Yep, chrome 7-spoke 'signature' rims, stock option for the Riv after '95. They were used on a lot of Buicks in the late '90s.

Taken mid-April this year:

Love those wheels! SWEET.

That does look pretty sweet. AA, get some tint on those windows! Then it'd look nasty! 

Boy,other cars just look mediocre and bulbous next to a Riv

69GSColorado wrote:

That does look pretty sweet. AA, get some tint on those windows! Then it'd look nasty! 

I was thinking the same thing! Probably a risky idea because AA is ALWAYS riding dirty.. LOL 

Thanks, robo. I agree!

Tint looks great, but it can get you into trouble parking in the city, or when the 5.0 pulls you over. I just let everyone see what's in the car (nothing usually).

AA wrote:

Tint looks great, but it can get you into trouble parking in the city, or when the 5.0 pulls you over. I just let everyone see what's in the car (nothing usually).

Funny you say that, because when I got pulled over for the tints, it was the ONLY time I had something in the car.....figures.

What color is your car? I've never see that color on a Riv I don't think. Unless you had it painted

I've never seen another color like AAs either. Supa rare.

It's called slate green metallic. Only about 800 Rivs painted this color according to Comp9 site. It's original, but one side has been repainted - twice. I think there's a magnet inside the driver door, LOL.

Since Buick made interiors to match/compliment the exterior, it's next to impossible to find interior parts.

Slate Green. I've seen pictures where the car looked green. In the above pics it looks grey...hence the slate. I like it.

Yeah, I suppose finding Interior parts for a 1 in 900 color would suck

Nah, when the time comes, just paint the interior. found parts wont look as fresh as newly painted parts.

Interior is holding up well so far. I've had good luck painting the gauge pod to match, so might go that route when needed.

I actually saw a Riv about a month ago that was slate green. I checked the wheels to see if it was AA's! ha

I've seen only one or two the same color on the road. It's weird, because I immediately think of it as a potential donor car to keep mine alive!

LOL KILL EM ALL!

I saw 2 Rivs pass me yesterday evening. Both times, i lean half way out my car yelling at them throwing up gang signs and both times they never even turned to acknowledge me. 

I hope their POS Rivs all die painless deaths so the REAL Riv owners will only be in possession of these BADASS CARS.

charlieRobinson wrote:

LOL KILL EM ALL!

I saw 2 Rivs pass me yesterday evening. Both times, i lean half way out my car yelling at them throwing up gang signs and both times they never even turned to acknowledge me. 

I hope their POS Rivs all die painless deaths so the REAL Riv owners will only be in possession of these BADASS CARS.

2 little old ladies had heart attacks last night thanks to you!

deekster_caddy wrote:

charlieRobinson wrote:

LOL KILL EM ALL!

I saw 2 Rivs pass me yesterday evening. Both times, i lean half way out my car yelling at them throwing up gang signs and both times they never even turned to acknowledge me. 

I hope their POS Rivs all die painless deaths so the REAL Riv owners will only be in possession of these BADASS CARS.

2 little old ladies had heart attacks last night thanks to you!

Nah, they were both toledo lookin homies. Probably hating the fact they have to drive a buick while they work at walmart for 9 hours a day. 

If they only knew.....

I usually get a respectful wave of acknowledgement from fellow Riv owners. I've never tried throwing gang signs, though.