1989 Buick Riviera w/ CRT Interface Demo Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Review

[@jgodoy_]

Damn thats clean AF!!!!! Its crazy how in '89 we had touch screens My mind is actually blown lol!

[@MeerschaumSteve]

I have a Buick Reatta 1989, thats related to this car, has the exact same digital dash and touch screen crt. Its 26 years old, and the computer and touch screen still work perfectly!

[@bobfrutenwheezer3915]

MeerschaumSteve Awesome!

[@supermasterPIK]

What color´s yours?

[@doug9066]

I remember the Reaetta.

[@HCFX2011]

27 years old and still more responsive than MyFordTouch. Lol

[@averycamacho1909]

HCFX2011 So true.

[@saber.phillippe]

XD

[@timothelambert5147]

True better then my Impala 15

[@ThisIsIsharSingh]

still a better interface then most newer cars lol

[@doug9066]

Yes I agree, seems a lot less wood trim than these older GM & Lincoln cars.

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

Wow! This 30 year old automobile seems even more modern then a lot of the vehicles you see today. I bet it's just as reliable too!

[@sithlordsoup]

Holy crap that is a CLEAN CRT

[@tristanmathesonsinventory2443]

sithlordsoup I concour completely

[@rafapenson]

Is there CRT dirt? 😂

[@angel2623castillo]

I officially have a new found love for Buick rivieras.

[@bobfrutenwheezer3915]

I was looking for a good review of an 88-93 Buick Riviera, and when i saw that this was a Saabkyle04 video i knew i couldn't go wrong. This is a really cool car! And still very futuristic! I love the touch screen controls! That is really cool! And 27 mpg highway? That's better than a new car! Great review!

[@Get2StepN]

My God, this car is contemporary as hell in both its design and features.

[@jaredr2518]

My grandfather gave me one of these when I was 21. I had just smashed my ‘98 mustang GT. It was my grandfathers weekend driver and he gave it to me like it was nothing. I love this car.

[@mlubiarz]

This car blended sport and luxury together and made it a true driver's car! It was not conservative looking like the Century, LeSabre and Park Avenue in the 2000's that looked like something old people would drive in the right hand lane at about 25 miles per hourona Sunday afternoon!

[@KoushiroIzumi85]

The Riviera and the Reatta weren't the only cars with the CRT touchscreen. GM had a later version of this touchscreen technology in the Oldsmobile Toronado Troféo which was more colored. The system was known as the Graphic Control Center (or GCC), sometimes referred to as the Electronic Control Center (or ECC) in the Buicks while the system in the Olds was known as the Visual Information Center (or VIC).

[@SilasTheSilent]

You know all that but you didnt know that it has a VFD and not a CRT???

[@patricke170]

My mom had this car. It was brown but other than that same car. Awesome to ride in, awesome to drive.

[@realknoxvegas]

It's got a built in pip boy

[@tonioteach84]

that CRT...so advanced for '89

[@tonioteach84]

now that is a gorgeous car

[@sofiak3364]

They. Had. Touch. Screens. In. 1989. I NEED THIS CAR!

[@Rize_Inn]

Didn't appreciate how nice these were at the time. It has more luxury, power, and technology than I thought. Very enlighting Kyle. Thanks.

[@01fastrace]

These cars are and were amazing for their day. Today's cars are just now starting to get touch screen controls. The attention to detail on the older cars is just amazing. Those seats are far more plush and comfortable than any new car. I actually drove one of these cars on a test drive last year. It was so amazing and smooth and it had over 260,000-miles and all original according to the 1-owner seller. I just wish that a car could be as comfortable as and neat as this Buick, but with air bags

[@Rausner]

This is brilliant. Talk about being advanced for it's time! What a wonderful trip back to 80's Americana!

[@5thboroboarders]

Had one as my first car, loved it. Great car👌

[@georgepatton8693]

That touchscreen is awesome!

[@farmboycountry12]

My mom use to have a car just like this. I LOVED it. Always felt like Knight Rider in it. The vehicle rode very smoothly and had decent power. Really enjoyed it while we had it.

[@jakubcenek9591]

I love this car....I wish I was in the 80s right now :)

[@Dufik1992]

Troféo od Oldsmobilu je taky boží. Párkrát jsem v tom jezdil. A tam je ta obrazovka dokonce barevná.

[@jakubcenek9591]

Super :)

[@bobfrutenwheezer3915]

Jakub Čeněk Same!

[@Rome7869]

I'm still there...... in the 80s.... come on back!

[@Scientists_dont_lie]

@@Rome7869 Mid late 80's to Mid late 90's is where I go for cars nearly everytime....

[@Fr4ncM]

I'm in love. I didn't know cars from those years were this cool. I've always seen them as "old people's cars", I'm ashamed of my own ignorance.

[@c.brionkidder9232]

they are confident miles, full of imagination

[@joehoheisel479]

I’m 20 and I proudly drive around in a 1991 Riviera

[@cojack424]

Beautiful car....I knew about the crt screen in these cars when I was a pre teen....For those who don't know, the Buick Riviera, Buick Reatta and 89' -92 ' Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo' had CRT or VIC (visual information center) screens in them....

[@risingembersgaming7740]

I want one of these, I mean they’re comfortable, cheap, good looking, sorta classic design, but kinda modern. . . Durable engine, and dat touch screen, way ahead of its time, probably why many of them broke, but I still want one, they’re just hard to find

[@shawnschreckengost5506]

That must have been the most revolutionary car of it's time.

[@squeakD]

These are amazing vehicles. The electronics in them were so far ahead of their time too.

[@mlubiarz]

This was truly a beautiful car! I like this version better than that cigar shaped 1995-99 Riviera. It was a classic and ahead of its time as far as technology with the touch screen. About 10 or 12 years ago I saw a 1989 Riviera in mint condition for sale for $5.000! If I had the money at that time, I would have bought it in a heart beat!

[@theproweb]

A touchscreen... in the (late) 80's!? And now, in 2013, there's still cars that don't have a touch screen radio, we've gone backwards eh?

[@Vanool35]

Yeah... as far as I'm concerned, this screen is actually more or less better than the stuff nowadays... at least it isn't as distracting

[@denzal689]

Those touchscreen things, remote start up, that weird feature where you can lock/unlock doors with the key in your pocket, and push button start are all things I want to avoid in modern cars...

[@aquateen77723]

I'm blown away that this was 1989! You must have felt like a high roller in this ride!

[@bobfrutenwheezer3915]

Vanool35 Agreed!

[@patricke170]

+aquateen77723 yes I did. Every time my mom let me get my hands on it

[@DMDDENIS]

Amazing, i love this car.

[@DerAdventurer]

I simply love those digital dashboards from the 80s. They're so like "I was modern in a time things still werent"... Awesome automobile. Love the dings and dongs from buzzers! Very american!

[@0slavsan0]

A touchscreen in a 1980's car? Men, I'm so impressed!

[@spacetrucker2952]

Don't ask me why but that's my favorite body style for the Riviera.

[@ILIKEANDROID69]

Why?

[@larsvandriel2875]

Why?

[@tonyneal1735]

SPACE TRUCKER why?

[@christopherpennie]

SPACE TRUCKER damn right!..i like the 60s one too.

[@christopherpennie]

Zack Able if you ever seen one sitting on some 19 inch rims you would have fell in love immediately

[@kanebowser-wieser3667]

This made Kane Bowser-Wieser's jaw drop. This car was extremely advanced for its time! This had a touchscreen in the 80's! Yippadowsa!

[@mohamed199516]

As I save up for my own first car, I would definitely buy this. Its gorgeous.

[@JavierUnicoSemental]

¡Panel tactil en el 89! Increible,no sabía que ya existiera eso entonces.También curioso el reproductor de casettes,que se abre como si fuera el de un equipo de audio.

[@yoshiakik.5332]

Awesome video. Back in 1992, as a kid, my mom and dad purchased a brand new 1992 Buick Riviera, midnight-blue with baby blue pinstripe and sunroof for $32,000 (1992 Dollars). My Dad still has the car, it's one of his prized possessions (being the original owner), I may make a video on it. It looks just as mint and well taken care of as the car in your video. Anyhow, back then, with a brand new Riviera, my parents were on top of the world.

[@supermasterPIK]

Love that every control has his features written.

[@Matt_Dagostino]

Wow. I seriously thought that the touch screen display was an aftermarket feature that someone added. That's pretty crazy technology for an '89 Buick.

[@patricke170]

It came with the car bro. Haha before you were born

[@Slim1423]

A classic car that will never die out! Classic body style....

[@Znsane]

Computers were GREAT back then. No need to waste CPU rendering nonsense like fancy fonts, colors, decorative graphics, motion between menus, and the old computer is FAST and INSTANTLY RESPONSIVE! That menu is faster than many smartphones!

[@TexKimball]

I can't believe a console like that is present in a late 80's Buick. I'd want the car just for that screen! Way ahead of it's time; the controls look just as comprehensive and responsive as a lot of modern touch screens in cars.

[@fabiobevilacqua9764]

Touch screen in a 1989 car: How amazing is that?

[@irlredline7965]

Fabio Bevilacqua most likely aftermarket shit

[@rickyvinh2765]

no it isn't watch the motorweek retro review on this car

[@313stratus]

454 SS after market? tell me who in the 80s made a touch screen? lol

[@irlredline7965]

313stratus do you know what aftermarket means when it comes to shit like this and I realized that's the stock radio a while back when I rewind the video and looked again and it's not touchscreen either

[@irlredline7965]

313stratus well it's probably touchscreen

[@jsimanella]

Had this exact car. Loved it, though that touch screen nearly got me killed, more than once - ZERO tactical feedback. Had to take your eyes off the road for far too long. The touchscreens did go bad, and in the mid 90s, it was a $500 fix. I had to do that, just to sell it to a buddy.

[@jsimanella]

You are correct. Spell check thought otherwise :(

[@juelzm149]

That gas gauge thing is ingenious! It's like being able to zoom in on your tank

[@carscloseup]

Thanks for some very insightful tours, keep the good work up... ;) In august 2012 i bought a 1989 Riviera, probably the only one in my country (Denmark), imported to DK in 2006 from South Carolina, no rust, original paint, but has some dents and other age signs, the Riv has over 350000 km on the clock, considering this, it's impressive quality, the ride is awesome; soft, smooth and quiet... If anybody should get their hands on a car like this; Buy it!! Wouldn't you rather have a Buick?

[@gedisdiop]

I like this better than the Toronado. Much more classy. Just a couple of observations. I find it odd that the warning chime continues to chime when the 4 way hazard light are flashing. Hmmmm. The CRT touch screen is incredible. What technology for the 80's ! My friends' Mom had one of these, and never had a problem. I've never read anywhere where the CRT was found to be problematic. We are talking CRT, not LCD. Was this produced by Delco electronics ? Quite innovative in it's day. Thanks for featuring this car. It's a gem !

[@bryanmiller2023]

We had one as well and I loved it. Unfortunately many of us ended up having trouble with the screen. We had one go out under warranty and then a second which was crazy expensive to have fixed. The problem that did ours in was an electrical draw would drain the battery almost nightly till we finally had to trade it. Still one of the quietest and smoothest cars I have ever driven. The biggest shortfall was the suspension which was more for ride quality than handling so it didn't corner that great but the ride on the highway was perfect.

[@manofthefog]

that display is absolutely awesome, such a nice retro '80 touch

[@IAML84aD8now]

I have 89 Riviera now very classy and wicked fast over 55 at 85 I can still punch it down and be gone great comfortable ride too this and my Lincoln Mark VIII are all Im going to need

[@murdermitten4659]

I had an 86 Riv, first year of that small bodystyle. It had a flat back instead of the slope. Never had a screen go out, thank goodness. The cool thing you could do with them is press and hold the off and warmer buttons in the climate screen and it would go into an engineering mode and let you see the raw data of the engine/trans sensors. It came in handy when you wanted to know how fast you're going over 85, as the speedometer would just start flashing 85 at any speed 85 and over. Loved that car!

[@thevinceberry]

Amazing, I like those square block on the seat too

[@01fastrace]

If a car company could build a car that is as smooth and comfortable as these older cars, but with all of today's safety things like ABS-which I know many cars of the 80's had, but with stability control, air-bags, back up assist, etc. I'd buy one. These older cars are so amazing and you have to love all the lights, trim, chrome, glass headlamps that never dull, simply easy to fix engines, easy to use controls, durable paint with clear coat that would last 20-years vs today's 6-years. Good video

[@4wheeler14]

Grandma had one of these when i was growing up...I was always fasinated by the touch screen

[@gentle285]

What an awesome vehicle! I swear the touchscreen system is even better than the ones we are using today.

[@cerrystyle]

This was a very interessting car with the C3 Stingray. All cars u posting everyday are full of nice features. Plus they r pretty reliable cars and this is exactly what ppl like me wants to see! :) - Cerry, a old subber from Europe!

[@harleybrown2984]

Wow it's amazing how beautiful these cars are I really wanted the touch screen in mine but I got lucky enough to find a 91 Buick Riviera 😎

[@UNMsmith]

I am not much of a classic car person but, this is a show stopper with the touch screen! Great video!

[@svpracer98]

It's amazing how 80's tech has only just now made it into modern cars... I mean that's essentially Cadillac cue 30 years before it was invented!

[@dariush3587]

It's lasts longer too

[@SR71GBOAC27]

GREAT video! Thanks so much! I love old Riv's so much! And I might be crazy but I would love one with the touch screen.

[@OLDS98]

Thank you Kyle.. It was nice to see this video. Thank you for sharing. I have a 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado as one of my cars. What you said is true about sharing with the Riviera and Eldorado.

[@Skyman08]

My uncle had one of these. The body was a little rusted but it handled great. He later totalled it in an accident, but I bet the 3800 was salvaged. Those were such great engines.

[@vinsetta]

This CRT was completely ripped the shreds by the likes of Car and Driver etc back in the 80's for being a huge distraction. But look at where we are today with touch screen navigation, audio, climate, phone, etc. with virtually zero knobs. Although at least we have guages visible in the instrument cluster vs the infotainment system. I'm a GM guy and use CUE but if you look across the board of GM's products, all the infotainment systems are laid out exactly as CUE is currently until Cadillac is doing a refresh mid 2017. I find CUE easy to use but in pre 2016 models it can be lagging when using an iPhone and going from song to song. Very easy to get used to however esp in 2107 with physical buttons for climate controls.

[@pioneer1131]

what impresses me the most is the factrr that they made a CRT touchscreen how do you even manage to pull that off, and even moreso make it accurate and super responsive this car is about 30 years ahead of its time! (apart from the fact that it uses a crt instead of an lcd, but lcd displays didnt exist back then)

[@yup.4901]

When these first came out I thought they were awful. Now I'm a little older I'd love one, they are beautiful.

[@hottdylan1993]

It's very beautiful.I always loved this body style of the Riviera

[@georgebelev1900]

One word-Buick!

[@Crashoveride54]

Who knew they had touch screen for cars back in 1989 and it's pretty responsive too when I looked at the screen looked a bit confusing but when u walked us thru it; just takes some time getting used to. I like how there's a button to check all the LCD works correctly cuz u know sometimes there can be a malfunction or the light broke or something I love how nice and comfy those seats were what an awesome Buick; sound system is good too

[@MrChevybaja]

This stuff is gold! This is the stuff i watch! Keep it up

[@CHUUMPASS]

a very aesthetic overall line of the body very flowing and elegant appearance !

[@frankmagana1408]

The Chime, its bonging, in the 80’s, than it disappears, than reappears in the early 2000’s and has been with us ever since

[@LegoWormNoah101]

This quickly became my dream vehicle

[@ChryslerVoyager1991]

Very nice car, I love this CRT Interface.

[@johna.4334]

Are those hubcaps I see? OMG!!! And a CRT screen -that's like sooo last century!

[@SubaruHyena]

All these modern car companies boast about how they have huge 7" touch screens in their cars, well Buick beat them all to it back in the late 80's haha. Thanks for the video, it's always really nice seeing what appears to be someone who cares for that car for what it is and is taking care of it.

[@iEatOreoCookies]

That's a good stereo for its day too!

[@onebadlt123]

Great videos man, love the verity! Keep up the great work

[@Yeroc357]

wow thats so cool all that electronic stuff on an 89!

[@Drancemaw]

the Buick Riviera is a nice car form the early 90s, its very impressive

[@michaellutz756]

Damn, this is amazing, I didn't know touch screen existed in the 80s

[@LaytonKnightt]

i used to think these were so classy in the 90s. it'll be a classic someday.

[@slowride55]

Thumbs up if you wish this model was still in production.

[@Happy2SprayU]

That touchscreen for the day is amazing.

[@ca13814]

I LOVE my 3800 V6 that's in my '89 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Royale!

[@chrislusk6808]

Have the same in my 88 Olds 98 Regency Brougham

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

Gorgeous car! This body design still looks appealing today. Other than the skinny, fragile-looking bumpers and those wire wheel covers, it could be a "current" design.

[@The305Garage]

Nice video. I own a couple of 1965 Riviera's, but didn't realize the 89 Riv was that advanced for the day. The touchscreen interface is way cool for a car form the late 80's.

[@McBeamer94]

What the?????? Touch Screen in the late 80s??? In. The. Late. 80s????

[@SR71GBOAC27]

86-89 Rivieras had them I believe

[@eleonik76]

How about navigation in the late 80's Honda Accord CB7 :))

[@georgebelev1900]

Shitty bmw and mercedes didnt even have power windows during that time phahahah and Buick had touch screen hhaahha im going to die

[@georgebelev1900]

George Belev American cars rule the world baby and America too lol

[@eleonik76]

George Belev And if we continue to put the things in that way,where is Buick now and where Mercedes is? Touch screen in 80"s? Nice. What happens when it needs to be serviced? How many people were capable to service it? Was the technology at this time reliable enough to offer such thing or was just giant ejaculation from Buick to show how advanced and great they are,not thinking of how much issues the customers will have... And bottom line is..,do a small research how many inventions every one of these companies have. Learn to respect the cars. Each manufacturer gave something to the world. American cars rule the world...sure...how old you are,8?

[@lazaroherrera94]

lov the rivieras.ahead of the timessssss

[@tristanmathesonsinventory2443]

that door chime sounds amazing

[@Xcite603]

Great car... '89-'93 Rivs are among my favorite cars. It's kinda weird though that the passenger seat has a power recline but the driver seat doesn't, you'd think it would be the other way around or both would have it... also, no power trunk pull down?? I thought these generation Rivs had it...?

[@evanbella99]

For 1989 this is really nice!

[@jamelmoore4356]

Pretty cool car! Somewhat innovative for its time. But that CRT interface was met with tons of criticism. Who would've guessed this would be the earliest pioneer of the modern, intuitive dashboard.

[@JosephJonesJRJ]

Wow. Look at that rear overhang!

[@LorenzoMoore1000]

A lady that used to attend a church next to mines had a beutiful black with gray leather and I always to look for this car. The first touch screen in cars these were the days when Digital Dash was popular in alot of american and japanese cars. Didgital was a cool feature of the day.

[@QuadroNVS]

wow that car was way ahead of its time

[@carwhiz90]

I drive a Buick not a riviera but they are smooth quiet driving cars and that's what I like in a car!! Great Video as always

[@dave11686]

Great vid as always Kyle!

[@frankgiano8217]

This car can beat a lot of current ones today, its technology simple match with any one of it.

[@58stevenb]

Now that's a Car. Reminds me of the 90 Buick Park Ave I had. I would buy that Buick over anything new today.