greg1647545532 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I have a friend looking for a car and there's just something about him that screams Buick to me. I've heard good things about the new Regals so I started looking, specifically at the CXL trim with the turbo (auto trans). On paper it seems like a better version of the TSX. Anyone have anything bad to say about them before I sully my reputation on this thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Basically a rebadged Malibu from my understanding, if thats the case they aren't all that bad. Look for it to wear out brakes a little faster then most, overall not bad. Wheel bearing get covered under the 5 year 100k mile warranty, but they weren't as bad about wheel bearings as other GMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilbWs6 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Basically a rebadged Malibu from my understanding The Regal is a re-badged Opel Insignia. It's actually a little bit smaller than the Malibu. The Lacrosse and the Malibu share similar underpinnings. The Regal is a tad smaller than the Malibu. I'm a little biased because I sell them but the Regal has been a phenomenal car. Even the n/a model is a blast to drive. The turbo has brought in a whole new demographic. We've seen the average age of our typical buyer come down about 20 years in age. I'm 25 and drive one for a demo and I have two salesmen under the age of 30 that own them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 The Regal is a re-badged Opel Insignia. It's actually a little bit smaller than the Malibu. The Lacrosse and the Malibu share similar underpinnings. The Regal is a tad smaller than the Malibu. I'm a little biased because I sell them but the Regal has been a phenomenal car. Even the n/a model is a blast to drive. The turbo has brought in a whole new demographic. We've seen the average age of our typical buyer come down about 20 years in age. I'm 25 and drive one for a demo and I have two salesmen under the age of 30 that own them. Well shows how much I know. I'd really like to get a couple on my rack at work and check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 The new GS is tits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 The new GS is tits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I test drove the new GS manual. Nice car, but not very fast. Felt quite heavy. Handled well, excellent brakes, nice interior, and looks great on the outside, just needs more power, or less weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Or a driver who doesn't care about going fast. Thanks for the insight guys, going to put it at the top of the list of recommendations. We'll see if he springs for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I like the GS but for the price to many better options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Tell him to get a SHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tshensley Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 We have a few here at our dealership, they seem to be moving very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Tell him to get a SHO. Quite a size difference there, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Quite a size difference there, no? Exterior size, yes, the taurus is a boat. Some reference: I am 6'6"and and 340. I fit comfortably in the regal, enough to purchase. I drove it and was pleased. I can barely even get in the taurus, and wouldn't dream of driving one because of its small interior size. Sho is fat, small, has horrible brakes and is auto only. Awd and the power is the only upsides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tshensley Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Exterior size, yes, the taurus is a boat. Some reference: I am 6'6"and and 340. I fit comfortably in the regal, enough to purchase. I drove it and was pleased. I can barely even get in the taurus, and wouldn't dream of driving one because of its small interior size. Sho is fat, small, has horrible brakes and is auto only. Awd and the power is the only upsides. Have you tried a Sonata? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Have you tried a Sonata? I want you to send me a new keyboard, i just spit my drink all over it laughing at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Tell him to get a SHO. It's also almost $4k more than the Regal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 I like the GS but for the price to many better options... Do you have any suggestions he could tell his friend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 It's also almost $4k more than the Regal. Tune and air filters = 12 sec. 1/4 mi. Seems worth it to me. I just think compared to the regal, the SHO is a lot better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Well, compared to both the GS and the SHO, we're talking about normal cars for normal people here. Pretty sure he just wants to get to work and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 If he wants to just get to work and back, why not pick up an used Malibu? They're nice looking cars and they go for cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 If he wants to just get to work and back, why not pick up an used Malibu? They're nice looking cars and they go for cheap The interior on the Regal looks nicer is all. I also like that it's a tad smaller. I've got some boring mid-size sedans on my list, but I wanted to give him an option with a bit more sparkle. He's free to reject my advice, but... well, you know how it goes. Most people would be content with a Corolla, but I'll be god damned if I'm going to recommend a Corolla to anyone. I've got to maintain some standards, somewhere in between Corolla and $35,000 SHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 08-10 Cadillac cts4 3.6l with sport package and nav, he will be very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 08-10 Cadillac cts4 3.6l with sport package and nav, he will be very happy. 3.6 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Well, if cheap is the word, get a 97-03 GTP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FST94TSI Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would have questioned the suggestion of a Sonata too until I drove one of the new turbo Sonatas and for what it is they are very impressive in every way. If course theres better out there but a loaded turbo Sonata is a really nice car and one hell of a waranty. I do really like the turbo Regals too though. They did a really good job of making that a car that people actually want again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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