1984 Buick Electra 2-door--scarce model, realistically priced

[John_S_in_Penna]

Some cars have become scarce, but few notice the fact.

Here is a 1984 Buick Electra Limited 2-door, not mine,

for sale by a dealer in Delran, New Jersey.  It appears to

be in excellent condition with a stated 63,000 miles, and

best of all, his asking price is a realistic $8500.

 

Rivieras of this vintage are readily available;  Electras today

are seen much more infrequently.  The coupes are even scarcer.

 

Here is the link, and some information copied from the ad:

https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1734277/1984-buick-electra-for-sale-in-delran-new-jersey-08075

 

"Priced for quick sale.  With working cruise control, new tires, power windows cold blowing A/C  this Buick is ready for a highway trip. 63K original Miles.  Beautiful Brown velour seats and plush carpet Electra was the top of the line Buick.  15 inch Buick rally wheels with 225/75/15 tires.  5.0 V8 engine with 200r4 overdrive auto transmission dual exhaust. Solid car with no rust or corrosion.  Paint seems original and has a few small touch ups around the car.  Original floor mats owners manual spare tire and jack is included.

CALL my cell for immediate assistance."

609-668-0686

Listed By:

MCM World Wide

207-5 Carriage Lane

Delran, New Jersey    08075

Phone (856) 764-5500

[John_S_in_Penna]

And here are a few pictures copied from the ad.

The dealer provides 42 altogether, quite extensively.

Edited July 20, 2023 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history)

[NC-car-guy]

Sweet ride! If I had the funds, I'd ride this daily instead of my 57

 

 

That coffee-colored interior is great!

Edited July 20, 2023 by NC-car-guy (see edit history)

[John_S_in_Penna]

My thoughts:  Make sure this car goes into the hands

of a collector, one who appreciates its scarcity, and

one who will make sure it stays pristine for generations to come.

 

It's safe to say there are 100 Rivieras of the 1980-1984

vintage for every Electra coupe 1980-1984.

[SBRMD]

And....it's likely shod with the sought-after code 011 15 × 7 1980's era road wheels!

[B Jake Moran]

Well, Captain Obvious notes the stupid exhause extensions.  I do not know anybody that does that, yet we see it on these forums often.  Dual exhaust is incorrect but if done reasonably well, will aid in gas mileage and modest engine performance.  

[John_S_in_Penna]

It's refreshing to see a dealer price something

realistically, well within people's buying range.

Other dealers should learn of the good will that

this practice will gain them!

[avgwarhawk]

Great daily car.  The dual exhaust?  I do not recall duals on Buicks of this era. Then again, I do not remember a lot.  

Edited July 26, 2023 by avgwarhawk (see edit history)

[Brad Conley]

Your memory is not failing you, Chris.  Last year for factory duals was 1974, I believe.

[John_S_in_Penna]

On 7/25/2023 at 3:26 PM, avgwarhawk said:

Great daily car.  

Chris, can I convince you, and others, otherwise?

 

This Electra coupe seems ordinary to those with long memories.

However, they are seldom seen today.  My idea:  if someone 

wants an old car of this era to drive regularly, choose a Riviera

instead.  Rivieras are seen far more often today, and wearing

out a Riviera instead of an Electra won't affect the population much.

 

It's hard to imagine, but true:  The once common 1980-85 Skylarks,

the 1982-up Regal sedans, the Century sedans, are no longer 

with us.  Most have disappeared without any Buick fans noticing!

Grand Nationals of 1987, and Rivieras, constitute most of the 

remaining cars.

 

Edited July 26, 2023 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history)

[avgwarhawk]

John,

This era Buick/GM products is what I cut my teeth on when wrenching for Goodyear.  Plush velour. Cloud like ride. Nice styling. My first car was a 78 Regal coupe with 231 odd fire.  This Buick I would drive every day with out hesitation.  Truth be told, I'd drive a Chevrolet Chevette if it was in good nick.

[EmTee]

I had an '85 Delta 88; basically the same car.  These were good runners - not fast with the 307, but it ran buttery smooth and would consume the highway miles effortlessly.  I can't imagine someone slapping $7500 cash on the table and leaving disappointed... 

[Aaron65]

These have aged well, in my opinion; I like them more now than I ever did.  My parents bought an '83 LeSabre coupe in this color new when I was six, and it was a lemon that finally had a replacement engine installed two years later.  The years, however, have mellowed any hard feelings I might have had about it by proxy through my parents, and honestly, I think the Electra looks even better.

 

My cousin eventually ended up with the LeSabre and attempted to use it as an off-road vehicle at some point.  Things didn't go as planned and he burned it to the ground, so one more gone, I guess.  

Edited July 27, 2023 by Aaron65 (see edit history)

[NC-car-guy]

Not nearly as nice a deal on Facebook..

[John_S_in_Penna]

I checked, and this Electra is now sold.

The dealer priced it appropriately for "quick sale."