1994 Buick Roadmaster

Wagon

5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

1G4BR82P9RR426135

Clear

Gasoline

A truly amazing vehicle. If you want room, comfort and power this is the car for you. Owned by the same St. Louis family up through November of 2014. It has been well maintained throughout its life, with a thick folder documenting work performed over the last two decades. The engine is powerful and quickly accelerates up to highway speeds, allowing the driver to pass with ease. Buick utilized the vaunted LT1 350 ci engine to power this car, the same engine used on Corvettes at the time. It was detuned to some degree, but retains enough power to move the wagon down the road at speeds well in excess of any posted limits. An added benefit is that it runs on unleaded regular instead of premium. We just returned from a trip that took us north out of St. Louis, through MN and MT, before turning southwards in Jasper, Canada. On the way home we took in Banff, Glacier National Park in Montana and Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota. A distance in excess of 4,500 miles. The car performed flawlessly throughout, despite temperatures in excess of 90 degrees. The air conditioner kept four adult passengers cool and comfortable on even the hottest days and longest legs. The photo of the original window sticker details all the options. Of special note is the trailer towing package, which allows it to haul up to 5,000 lbs. There has never been a trailer hitch installed. The dealer catalog from Buick's 1994 lineup is included, as well as the Haynes Automotive Repair Manual for the do it yourselfer. The photos speak for themselves. On our recent trip we got numerous thumbs up from fellow travelers and often returned to the car to find people looking in the windows and wanting to talk to us about it. Our kids grew up loving station wagons, and this is ideal for the large family, with seating for eight (legally). We performed the following maintenance ourselves before our last trip:1. Engine oil & filter2. Engine air filter3. Spark plugs4. Front brake pads5. Fan belt6. Thermostat7. Wiper blades Car averaged a low of 19 MPG into a 30 mph headwind and a high of 23 MPG on a 93 degree day with the A/C on, while travelling in excess of 75 mph. General rule of thumb is a loss of 5-10% MPG for every 5 mph over 55 mph. We could have travelled more efficiently, but were more interested in making good time. Travel around town will get you in the mid to upper teens. A couple of flaws to highlight, some with pictures. There is a scuff mark on the underside of the front left bumper about five inches in length. Not really noticeable unless you are looking for it and stoop. There is also a crack in the fiberglass fascia enclosing the back bumper, in the right corner. This is noticeable, but not until you are about 5 feet away. The last significant thing to mention is that both the windows in the middle row operate, but come off their track when you raise them. You have to use your hand to guide the window and keep it in track when closing it. Two small rock chips on the front windshield, but they are stable and survived the long road trip without incident. This is a great car for long road trips or hauling the gang around town. Interior is a 9 out of 10 and the exterior paint and trim are also a 9 out of ten, allowing for the defects I noted above. The car really has a bright shine and appears to have been garaged all its life. No fading, rips, tears or smells in the interior. The driver and front passenger have six way adjustable seats to maximize their comfort. The leather is soft and supple. I keep my garage in pristine condition with a painted floor. I have yet to see a drop of fluid under the vehicle. We used zero oil on our Canadian adventure. I am located out at Scott AFB, a few miles east of St. Louis, MO. Happy to answer any questions unless you are asking about the reserve price.