back in the day like around 2000-2005 i think, i used to think the buicks around that time were extremly ugly, well not ugly, but more like...old people cars. but now i love the new luxurious showoff look they give off.
I bought a Turbo carbon black with 6-speed manual and T07 package (loaded all options, if you didn't know what it meant) About 3 weeks in, have 3800 miles on it. Averaged 34.1 MPG on first trip doing constant 75mph, did return at 80mph and still managed 33.4 MPG. Drove every car that was available with manual tranny that could be had well equipped between $30-35K. Lagacy GT, Volvo C30, VW CC, Audi A4, and some others not many available. This was my favorite. Great car, don't ignore it.
Just want to congratulate you on all of your recent success. Its great that you are able to preview new vehicles, such as the the Buick Regal. Keep up the good work. Hope that many doors continue to open for you.
Euro version is called Opel Insignia, UK 🇬🇧 call it the Vauxhall Insignia, you can tell they are inter regional as the only difference between the US / EU versions are badges, front grill / bumper, and rear turn signal bulbs. The rear light clusters are the same only the EU use Amber turn bulbs as opposed to the US’s usage of flashing red bulbs.
I just looked this up wondering how different the Buick version of the Vuaxhall/Opel Insignia is, it's so strange how much technology they strip out of the vehicle compared to the euro version, is it cost cutting to make it more affordable over there?
Getting this car soon, well, the original one, Opel Insignia, with 2.0 liter diesel engine and 160 hp with 4x4. Its a great car, and not very expensive.
@d4rk0wn4g3 Actually I haven't. Revving the engine cause friction wear on the cylinder walls, piston rings, and pistons. It can make excess gas to go into the exhaust and ignite in your catalitic converter. It can also cause valve train and crank shaft damage. So in the end why even do it? My Source: My dad works along with the fellows at Mercedes AMG Stuttgart.
I think the coolest part about this car is the actual 3-Prong power outlet. And I'm glad that GM finally got the message that the interiors of their cars sucked; the recent interiors are GIANT improvements over interiors of GM cars 2007 and older.
@furlano7 I agree, I am 18, and have owned a '97 LeSabre and loved it, I also own a '77 Buick LeSabre. Buick is by far my favorite brand of car. I would love to get a '87 GN, or Reatta or a late 90's Riviera. You can't beat a Buick. I would trade my VW Jetta for a Buick in a heartbeat.
i was choosing between buying this or the 2011 sonata. this had the ambient lighting going for it, and the sonata, well, the sonata had larger space, better exterior styling, more standard features, and cost less... the choice was clear. =P
With my 2011 Buick cxl turbo . My right headlight went out. Took it to Buick they charge 352$ 3 months later other went out. Buick stated it would be over $1300 so took it to side me business shop that charged 231$ but 28 days later had to take it back spending $260 more. 2 months later. It's fine with the lights . Now. My service transmission & engine light is coming on ! I'm ready to trade in . My car stylish but no thank u. Chevy maibu 2016 NEXT2😀
@komit73 I see you havent driven a turbo engine yet. This car has 220 hp and 350 Nm or torque from 2000 rpm. It feels more powerful than it actually is, and offers better in-gear performance (overtaking for example) than V6 with more power. This car is actually faster than the 2.8 V6 with 260 horsepower, because of all that huge torque available from idle to almost redline. This car is very fast, but it needs a manual gearbox. GM automatic sucks. Opel is developing a double clutch gearbox now.
@Zinizzle Do you have a 3100 or 3400 engine in your car? Those engines were prone to head gasket failure but at a much higher mileage than 50k. You sure you didn't overheat your engine at anytime? That could cause premature failure of the head gasket.
@wasupchristo This has nothing to do with the Cruze, the Cruze is a Daewoo Lacetti Premiere, subcompact platform. The Regal is an Opel/Vauxhall Insignia which is a mid-size platform.
@jjunfer skoda is not available in the states i am afraid. The closest you can get to a skoda in the states are the VWs (most models share the same base) and some really rare self-imports (only old cars AFAIK)
@Zinizzle I've had a fuse be blown. Alarm would not shut off until I disconnected the battery. I had the 2007 Buick Rendezvous. I can't say, maybe 30-40k miles. I switched to Ford. Same for Chevy, when the Impala came, ready with the check, they drove up the 'Impala', when ready to leave, they tried to cheat me and gave the the Malibu.
you didnt do the rev with the door closed!!! but the test drive more then made up for that so its good on that video. and how tall are you cause you looked pretty cramped in the backseat which i hear is not really that small
@ktonlai :P Rolls Royce is owned by BMW. Its technically a 7 series. Basically all super-luxurious companies are owned by germans. Bugatti, Lamborghini and Bentley are owned by VW, Rolls Royce by BMW, Maybach by Mercedes... So, they're all based on german cars (Vw pheaton, audi a8, bmw 7, mercedes s class) with different looks and a bit better (difference getting smaller every year) interiors. :P And, they are all european. :P Oh, and you're right about Astons.
@ktonlai But the thing is, when i say quality, I dont mean just reliability, because reliability of a car depends 99% on the owner of the car. What I'm talking about is the general quality of the car. They way its designed, materials used inside, they way its put together from soft materials, but still feels rock solid, they way it drives, feeling of luxury inside, quietness inside, refinement, smoothness. Sit inside new BMW 5 series, and then sit inside Buick Lacrosse. You'll see what i mean.
I hate the fact that a lot of newer GM cars have the lock on the dash. But that is one nice looking car. But its not like the Regal used to be RWD with a v8 :(
@adiosk8r91 Probably because the car is based on an OPEL, and that platform is already built in Germany. Building it there probably means less overall cost for GM.
@ktonlai I'd also like to ask you if you know that Opel Insignia is the cheapest car in its class in europe? There are 11 cars in that class that are more expensive (Merc C, Audi A4, Bmw 3, Alfa romeo 159, Renault Laguna 2011, Citroen C5, Peugeot 508, Skoda Superb, VW Passat, Passat CC, Volvo S60). So, the cheapest, and one of the worst (if you check out the others i mentioned) car in small saloon class in europe is better than anything that any US manufacturer can offer. And this is a fact.
