The Regal is powered by a 3.8-liter, 200 hp V-6 or the optional supercharged 3.8-liter V-6 with 240
The Regal is powered by a 3.8-liter, 200 hp V-6 or the optional supercharged 3.8-liter V-6 with 240 hp. Both come with a 4-speed automatic transmission and standard ABS. Offered as a 4 door sedan.
Summary: Love this car! We bought it to replace my husbands Cadillac STS, which had lots of regular, expensive repairs. This has been a very reliable car. We've had it for a year and a half, and have put about 19,000 miles on it. Very comfortable, great heated seats, pretty good mileage and roomier than you'd think. Took a trip recently with 4 adults and one 7 yr old - 6 hrs each way - and it worked just fine for people and gear. We bought it for my husband, but I drive it every chance I get.
Strengths: Comfort, perfect size car, heated seats, very reliable.
Summary: I've had about 6 cars from various makes prior to my Buick Regal. I researched here and other places before purchasing. I liked how it sat, and wanted the engine to be sound. Buick Customs had issues due to its engines, but Regals didn't have quite the same issues.
After 4 years (brought a 2003 used in 2003 it had 27000 miles already) I have to say I love this car, and have told people I believe my next car is to be a Buick. The car has had normal repairs. Car has 79000 on it now. Went on a 5000 mile trip smoothly. Its starting to sound a little rough now, but its a cold winter, and everything checked out. Engine never gets hot, when you want some extra speed, just press that peddle and hold on. The car LIKES to go above 70 and rides the smoothest I believe at 80.
Since it seems almost all sedans look alike now days, I can't see anyone saying any longer that Buicks are for old ladies/men.
I still feel that this car a great value for the $$.
Strengths: Comfort, comfort, comfort. Extra speed from engine. Nice smoth ride.
A lot of car for the $$. Because the resale value is low, the car is great bought used. Buick really did right by the Regal.
Weaknesses: cup holder placement. Driver side window is weak.
Similar Products Used: Dodge spirit, was nice. Toyota,Ford,Chevy, LTD, Honda,
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Rating Reviewed by: gator102(Unregistered User)
Review Date December 21, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Review 3 of 113
Price Paid:
$16000.00
from Sapaugh GM Country
Year / Model Reviewed: 2002 Buick Regal LS
Summary: Best sedan I've ever owned. Put 56K on it with no problems. None. Zero. Only normal maintenance -- oil changes every 3K and tire rotation twice a year. The 3.8 series II is a great engine, smooth and powerful. Loaded with features, this is luxury at an affordable price.
Strengths: Power, ride, comfort and reliability. Classic styling. Great car for expressway or highway driving.
Weaknesses: An overhead console for sunglasses and garage-door would be a nice addition.
Similar Products Used: Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
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Summary: I have had this car for nearly a year now and I LOVE it! Even with stock parts, it has really good power under the hood. Gives a comfortable ride too. Got it with the Joseph Aboude (sp?) and Olympic packages, so it has just about everything. Tried the LS along with this car to compare and the GS definitely had better power. Just felt more solid underneath me. NOT an old lady car by any stretch! If anyone is planning on getting one, two pieces of advice - tint the windows and peel off the dealer "racing stripes" then buff out the dirt lines it will leave behind. The car will actually look less bulky and made mine look darker - the color is called "graphite" - it now looks almost black without the stripes. VERY fun car that turns heads when driving around town!!
Strengths: 240 HP - more if you add any mods, which I'm planning, leather interior, great air/heating system, heated front seats for winter driving, good highway mpg (around 32 for me), good trunk space. I have had NO problems with this car (knock on wood), although I did buy an extended warranty just in case.
Weaknesses: Low in-town mpg, a little crowded in the back seat (need to put my seat forward when passengers are in the back), small glovebox.
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Rating Reviewed by: Mark (Unregistered User)
Review Date October 27, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for 3 Months to 1 year
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1.00 votes
Review 5 of 113
Price Paid:
$27000.00
Summary: Ok, when you hear that someone in the their 20''s drives a Buick, most people either thing it is a joke, or that I am not really in my 20''s.
Well, let me tell you that I am a 25 year old that drives a Buick Regal GS, and I LOVE IT. I looked at other cars like the BMW 3-series, Lexus, and Mercedes C class. I picked this car over them all.
This car is very cool, regardless of the reputation Buick has as being an "old mans car."
240HP V-6 Supercharged engine with every option, from sunroof to seat warmers, OnStar and a pretty decent stereo. The only thing that this car was lacking was a CD changer, which I just got installed.
Test drive a Regal and I think you will see what I am talking about!
Strengths: Everything... Look, power, feel, sex appeal.
Weaknesses: A little loose in the corners at high speeds.
Similar Products Used: BMW, Nissan, Mercedes, Lexus
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