Buick Regal - Thoughts

roorback · 09-14-2013, 12:50 PM

Looking for a new DD. I'm between a Regal Turbo (Non-GS) and a Ford Fusion (previous generation. I'm not looking for speed and I realize that though these 2 have manual options the engine isn't a performance one. Does anyone own a 11-12 Regal? Looks like a really nice car for the money. Any insight is appreciated.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-14-2013, 01:03 PM

Can you wait a bit? The '14 Regals have the LTG from the ATS standard. Plus you can get AWD as an option now.

roorback · 09-14-2013, 01:10 PM

I did see the 2014 is a HUGE step fwd versus the 2011-12 I'm looking at, but the new ones are definitely out of my price range. It would be 2016 before I could look at those cars. Thank you though.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-14-2013, 01:19 PM

Ah I gotcha. Well Regals are really nice cars. I've always said it's one of the best cars out there that nobody really knows about.

Something else to look into is Verano Turbo. Same engine as Regal Turbo but it's tuned up a bit for more HP. It's a smaller vehicle, although Verano is easily one of the best values for your money.

yzrider58 · 09-14-2013, 02:27 PM

I don't own one but would like to. They are great looking cars.

Number 3 · 09-14-2013, 03:45 PM

Also keep in mind that the early Regals were built in Germany and imported. The Oshawa production started later. I think the German built Regals didn't have the fake vents on the hood. And the turbo with 270 HP in the GS will give you that wonderful torque steer feeling. But a really nice car all around based on the ones I've driven.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-14-2013, 03:51 PM

Regal GS has HiPer strut. Torque steer will be there but minimized.

roorback · 09-14-2013, 04:02 PM

Good call on the Verano Turbo. Hopefully I can find a manual.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-14-2013, 04:07 PM

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...-turbo-116342/

Here's a review three GMI editors put together for Verano Turbo. I think you'll find it to be a great daily driver.

Number 3 · 09-14-2013, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Regal GS has HiPer strut. Torque steer will be there but minimized.

But still a front wheel drive and still torque steer. Have you driven one an put your foot into it?

shank0668 · 09-14-2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

But still a front wheel drive and still torque steer. Have you driven one an put your foot into it?

Having done this in a GS... I would agree with you.

snizzle · 09-16-2013, 09:29 AM

We have a Regal in the family. Build, fit and finish is exceptional. The Turbo is the sweet spot. We drove both and the NA engine just wasn't enough.

derklug · 09-16-2013, 12:58 PM

Having driven a Regal, it is a very nice car, but it has to be the turbo. Previous version Fusions are not nearly as nice.

09-14-2013, 12:50 PM	#1
roorback Drives: V8 permagrin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here Posts: 618	Buick Regal - Thoughts Looking for a new DD. I'm between a Regal Turbo (Non-GS) and a Ford Fusion (previous generation. I'm not looking for speed and I realize that though these 2 have manual options the engine isn't a performance one. Does anyone own a 11-12 Regal? Looks like a really nice car for the money. Any insight is appreciated.

09-14-2013, 01:03 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Can you wait a bit? The '14 Regals have the LTG from the ATS standard. Plus you can get AWD as an option now. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

09-14-2013, 01:19 PM	#4
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Ah I gotcha. Well Regals are really nice cars. I've always said it's one of the best cars out there that nobody really knows about. Something else to look into is Verano Turbo. Same engine as Regal Turbo but it's tuned up a bit for more HP. It's a smaller vehicle, although Verano is easily one of the best values for your money. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

09-14-2013, 02:27 PM	#5
yzrider58 Aviation guru Drives: 10 1SS, 09 Acadia, 90 K1500 Z-71 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 831 View My Garage	I don't own one but would like to. They are great looking cars. __________________

09-14-2013, 03:45 PM	#6
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,306 View My Garage	Also keep in mind that the early Regals were built in Germany and imported. The Oshawa production started later. I think the German built Regals didn't have the fake vents on the hood. And the turbo with 270 HP in the GS will give you that wonderful torque steer feeling. But a really nice car all around based on the ones I've driven. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

09-14-2013, 01:10 PM	#3
roorback Drives: V8 permagrin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here Posts: 618	I did see the 2014 is a HUGE step fwd versus the 2011-12 I'm looking at, but the new ones are definitely out of my price range. It would be 2016 before I could look at those cars. Thank you though.

09-14-2013, 03:51 PM	#7
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Regal GS has HiPer strut. Torque steer will be there but minimized. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

09-14-2013, 04:02 PM	#8
roorback Drives: V8 permagrin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here Posts: 618	Good call on the Verano Turbo. Hopefully I can find a manual.

09-14-2013, 04:07 PM	#9
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...-turbo-116342/ Here's a review three GMI editors put together for Verano Turbo. I think you'll find it to be a great daily driver. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

09-16-2013, 09:29 AM	#12
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,541	We have a Regal in the family. Build, fit and finish is exceptional. The Turbo is the sweet spot. We drove both and the NA engine just wasn't enough. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

09-16-2013, 12:58 PM	#13
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	Having driven a Regal, it is a very nice car, but it has to be the turbo. Previous version Fusions are not nearly as nice. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.