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Buick Estate Wagon
2 generations · 6 engine options · data across all years of the Estate Wagon platform.
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1977–1990 5.0L V8
$24,050
~$4,810/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1977–1990
3 engine options
5.0L V8
RWD
5.7L V8
RWD
5.7L V8 Diesel
RWD
1970–1976
3 engine options
5.7L V8
RWD
6.6L V8
RWD
7.5L V8
RWD
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