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Buick Grand National
1987 · Buick
Grand National
53
⚪ Regular
OctaneScore / 100
👁 1 review

Score Breakdown

Performance
70
Livability
50
Driving Tech
0
Cabin Tech
75
Value
0
Reliability
100
Design
75
Economy

1 Review

Throttle House
Throttle House
Mar 22, 2023
53⚪ Regular
Throttle House's review of the 1987 Buick Grand National GNX is mixed (53/100), acknowledging it as a legendary American performance car that delivers impressive credentials—276 horsepower, 0-60 in 4.5-5 seconds, and a bulletproof engine—while featuring aggressive styling only available in black and cabin tech like a 160-mph speedometer and special gauges. However, the review highlights significant livability compromises including a deteriorated headliner that rests on occupants' hair and manual seat belt adjusters, along with complete absence of modern safety features like ABS and traction control. The biggest caveat is value: current asking prices around $250,000 far exceed the original sub-$30,000 tag, and Throttle House notes that $250,000 gets you significantly more elsewhere. This car is for the nostalgic enthusiast who dreamed of owning a GNX growing up and values automotive legend over practical considerations.
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