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*387k miles and still running perfect
iamnatman, 03/05/2012
updated 08/09/2016
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 4dr Sedan
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
My regal is currently at 287k miles, and closing in on 300k fast. This is hands down the most reliable car our family has owned. Repairs over the last 14 years: Alternator x2 Fuel pump Rear struts Brake pads/front rotors Transmission cooler lines x2 Rear motor mount Turn signal switch And that's basically it, minus routine oil changes and minor tune ups. All repairs well under $250 and most done by me to save. The engine is perfect for this car. It's very quiet when you want it, and makes a pretty awesome growl when you drop the pedal. I've been 90 mph down the interstate and held a perfect straight line with plenty of power still on tap. EDIT: 8-8-16 Yes I still have this car, and I still love it. It just ticked over to 378k miles, and I wrote my original review when it was at 278k. My plan is to update this review every 100k miles. I'm still on the original engine and transmission, neither of which have been rebuilt. I've had some repairs over the years, but nothing uncommon and bank breaking. I've not had a single break down in the past 100k miles. That's pretty darn good if you ask me. Don't let the dull "granny car" look get to you. These regals are unreal, and it baffles me how cheap you can get them for. The 3.8 engine is a beast, and if you find one, you won't be disappointed. I'll update when I get to the next 100k. :)
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our regal
ecmr plumber, 05/16/2004
1993 Buick Regal Limited 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The interior is nearly flawless, unusual for a car of this age and milage. this car runs superbly and will roast the front tires if it is required to. This car gets 21-23 mpg in town and 29-33.8 on the highway at 75 mph. this gets better milage and has tons more power and has a much larger and more comfortable interior than the geo prism we had before it. my wife and I both think that this is the best car either of us has owned This car is in good with a beautifull paint job in amazing shape for its age. I would reccomend one of these to anyone looking for a older car, make sure that you get a 3800 v6.
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V6 handles very well, very reliable
Katie, 08/14/2006
1992 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this about three and a half years ago with 80,000 mi. The body was in excellent condition for a car that was over 10 years old, no rust. It now has over 125,000 and still looks beautiful (despite the damage from a little run in with a deer). I've had to do very little routine maintenence outside oil changes (serpentine belt replacement, o-ring replacement, fuel pump, and starter). Smooth ride on the highway, hasn't given me too many problems and surprisingly decent gas mileage.
Older, but don't want to give up motor
kaylynn10, 10/13/2010
1992 Buick Regal Gran Sport 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchaed in 2/1992 and have had to only replace water pump and turning signal box. I live in Texas so the heat has wrecked paint job, leather seats in front. Last 3 months though radiator sprung leak, power steering and some basic electrical (1 power window, sunroof off and on again. It doesn't look great, but afraid to get rid of it. I've left many cars in the dust with speed of take-off (fast motor). Fuel injected if that makes a difference. Wish I knew if engine could be stabbed into another car. I would do that in a heartbeat. Oh year, when A/C worked it froze you out, even in 100+degrees. Love this car(and when I bought it I thought it was a granny car) No way.
My first love.
MERKURxr4i, 04/21/2004
1992 Buick Regal Gran Sport 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
How many 20 year old males do you know, that are dying to own a Buick Regal Gran Sport? This was me, every day, asking my neighbor lady to sell me her car. One day she came home with a new car, & told me where I could find her 92 Regal. For 5K I drove home in my very first car. I've had that Buick for almost 4 years now, and the only complaint I have is the brakes. All 4 calipers, rotors, lines, & the booster have been replaced. The brake pads wear out every year just like clockwork. No matter what, the brakes always feel weak. Other than brakes & routine mantainence, I've had no major problems with the car. 126K & still running like a top.
Very good car
Crush, 08/07/2004
1992 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This was a perfect car in every way but the brakes. It ate brakes and the manufactures knew it. I would get 20- 30K on new brake pads and it was back to change them.
Regal Gran Sport
Mr. Buick, 04/23/2009
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 93 Regal is a good reliable vehicle, though these days the gas mileage is a problem. Spending an hour to 2 on the highway used a half a tank of gas. Its very comfortable with plenty of space for people and cargo. Headlights are too dim (though that may be due to age). No major complaints, and this car will run forever. Though my windows have gone off- track multiple times even after getting them replaced; they don't seem to be quality windows. I would advise people to find a newer car these days as the 93 Regal is 16 years old now.
16 years and still chugging along....
aczel, 06/19/2009
1993 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I received this vehicle as a gift in May of 2004 from my Grandpa (he was the original owner). In over 5 years of ownership I've had to replace certain things, such as: alternator, brakes (pads and calipers), RF window motor, and a few other minor things. Overall, the car has been great. It has 196*** kms, which I'm hoping to make it to 200,000 without any issues. This was/is an absolutely great car, and I will hate to see it go, but it's getting close to the time to move on. Anyone thinking about buying a Buick...don't hesitate, you won't be disappointed!
Good Family Car
hkerwien, 12/30/2002
1993 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Virtually maintenance free. Brakes were the biggest issue to maintain. Not a sports car but otherwise a good ride, good fuel economy (27 mpg), good handling in all weather, lots of room and not very expensive in the first place.
It's a Beast
BrandNew, 01/22/2010
1993 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought from the dealer, Carfax reported only one owner - A little old lady. !993 with no rust new tires and 72,000 miles. The suspension is amazingly smooth. I personally like the way it floats. The new cars don't even come close to the comfort of the Regal. At first the dash was weird, but controls have a nice lay-out. Performance with the 3.8 liter V6 is excellent. It will leave black marks down the road. Interstate driving is a breeze and power is there when you need it. The transmission is just as smooth as the right. Overall its a boat, but still a blast to drive.
The regal Regal
Stvkrenim, 10/05/2002
1993 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car had the 3.1-Liter V-6. That gave it enough power to briefly chirp the front tires under hard acceleration, but highway passing response is sluggish. Automatic was blissfully smooth. 4-wheel-disc brakes seemed no better than a disc/drum setup, mushy pedal feel. Strange dash had tiny gauges spread nearly halfway across the cabin. Fake wood looked fake. Quiet at lower speeds, but highway noise borders on excessive. Ride is supple, but floats and wallows far too much for a modern car.
Reliable
Angus, 03/22/2006
1992 Buick Regal Limited 2dr Coupe
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
When I purchased the car a kid that didn't know anything about cars owned it. He said that this was wrong with it and that didn't work. I got it home looked it over and all it was a couple of blown fuses. Changed them out and never had to much trouble after that. It is one of the best cars that I haved owned.
1992 buick regal gs
fkcz, 06/23/2002
1992 Buick Regal Gran Sport 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought new 1992,overall good car,comfortable on long trips.I have had several maint.issues, but it has never stranded me.I have replaced alternator twice, front brake pads 4 times,front rotors once, water pump once.All the rest was normal main.,tires,battery
Fun to own and drive
Joseph Weglarz, 02/26/2002
1992 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Provide quick response and handling. Turn radius is wide and must be planned. ABS excellent. Leather seat not best choise in florida sun crack care for regular Carpets showroom appearance despite 14K oginal tires poor in snow. tended to break loose. Goodyear. Pleasent to own and drive. Four wheel disc brakes excellent. Original calipers in rear froze require early replacement. After market cured problem. Trunk spacious, Original AC ice producing - really~!
Great car
calypsoship, 07/29/2004
1992 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Regal was hit by another motorist, turning the vehicle into a roll. If my wife and little boy had been in almost any other vehicle than the reliable regal it could have been fatal. They walked away. Very safe car.
OK car
pop123, 08/19/2005
1992 Buick Regal Limited 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had multiple problems with the alternator and electrical systems. This car is only good for city driving, not highway. It has been in the repair shop overall 13 times for different reasons!
Excellent quality and reliability
AAA, 02/13/2009
1993 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I didn't actually buy this myself, it was a hand me down from my Grandfather, but he was the original owner. The car has about 191,000 km (118,700 miles) on it, and has had a very good life. It is still in pretty good running condition today, with minor problems here and there. No major repairs were needed, and the car has been very reliable throughout the entire time my family has owned it. It has been an extremely pleasing vehicle, and I would definitely recommend Buick to potential car purchasers!
A great car anyone.
etmss, 07/11/2002
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is a great to drive daily. It gets Great gas mileage. I would recomend this car to anyone.
The sled
Hugh, 10/04/2002
1993 Buick Regal Limited 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The best vehicle I've ever owned. It has power to spare, exceptional creature comforts and style. Looks are still in style and still get compliments on the vehicle. Exceptional reliability. The vehicle is almost 10 years old and still drives like new. I'd recomend this vehicle to a friend and would purchase another on in a heart beat.
Superior Car
jon, 07/12/2006
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very nice reliable car. Good performance and is very fun to drive. Nice features such as 8 speaker sound system with graphic equalizer. Engine and tranny still run smooth at 105,000 miles. Seating is comforatable even in back seats. No major problems with car. Suprisingly good fuel economy even with big V6 engine.
Awesome car!
Art L., 12/25/2006
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I owned this car for 13 years putting 262,000 miles on it. Yes it really did last that long until transmission broke and became too expensive to fix. I had regular maintnece and took very good care of the car. I liked a lot of features the car had. Just a few issues with the car like brakes and had to get a new radiator at 140,000.
The regal Regal
stvkrenim, 10/05/2002
1993 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car had the 3.1-Liter V-6. That gave it enough power to briefly chirp the front tires under hard acceleration, but highway passing response is sluggish. Automatic was blissfully smooth. 4-wheel-disc brakes seemed no better than a disc/drum setup, mushy pedal feel. Strange dash had tiny gauges spread nearly halfway across the cabin. Fake wood looked fake. Quiet at lower speeds, but highway noise borders on excessive. Ride is supple, but floats and wallows far too much for a modern car.
Regal fan for life
Regal fan for life, 09/02/2017
1993 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a 1993 Buick Regal Custom that I bought as a donated vehicle at an auto auction for $350 about 3 years ago with 66K original miles on it. I drive it to work and back 6 days a week at 164 miles round trip per day. She just hit 196K and I must say I am completely satisfied with everything this car has to offer. Dependability, comfort, throttle response, fuel milage and how well it looks and the quality of every part on her at nearly 25 years old.
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Regal a good car for me
DrOliviaThomas, 03/14/2002
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been a very good car. Only draw back has been the brakes have had to be replaced several times due to design issues.
Super Car!
Silazius, 08/28/2002
1992 Buick Regal Limited 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very reliable for its age. Interior fit and finish pretty good. Exterior fit and finish excellent. A little sloppy under hard handling. Trunk space reduced by trunk lid hinges, but otherwise spacious trunk.
Good quality car
DMK ai3, 09/02/2002
1992 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car, very reliable, decent gas mileage for a V6, however, its a weak V6 at only 140 hp. ABS is good, my AC is broken though. The sound system is actually really good even though it doesn't have a tape or CD player. Very comfortable, exterior design is not very stylish.
After the ninth year
mace, 12/11/2002
1992 Buick Regal Gran Sport 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The first ten years I had no problems except for the poor paint job. At the middle of year ten, I had to buy 3 alternators, and now the transmission is gone out. the electric antennae has been replaced 3 times and still does not work. My 2 wireless entry work but cannot fit a keychain. Dealer service poor in FL and NC. Spent $1500 and car returned in worst shape.
not bad for a granny car
David Jones, 07/07/2003
1992 Buick Regal Gran Sport 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
ive been driving this car since 5/03 has 137k mi. but still feels tight and generally drives like new. brakes just got done and stop well though take some warm up time 3.8 has good torque off the line. steering is tight esp. for a buick and the suspension though somewhat harsh in town has plenty of travel and smooths out on hgwy. a good solid car with a great engine and wont make you feel like youve come right out of the retirement community (i'm 20)
9 year rating
e8retired91, 07/20/2002
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was an attractive sport coupe in 93 but is somewhat dated now. The 170HP motor offers plenty of power and returns excellent fuel mileage on regular unleaded gas. Reliability has been very good except for some air conditioner problems over the years. Engine and transmission have been perfect...not a single problem in 86,000 miles. Water pump failed, but that was my fault. I didn't change the coolant for 8 years (geez)! No regrets purchasing this one and hope I can the say the same about the Cadillac Eldorado ETC I bought a few months ago.
Excellent Performance Sedan
golden_boy, 12/31/2002
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 3.8L V6 this cars has offers great performance on the highway, though could use some better acceleration from a dead stop. Car is 10 years old, and there isn't one spot of rust on it, engine and tranny still run like new.
208,000 Miles and still running strong.
Fred Hanter, 07/25/2006
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am the first and only owner of this car. I bought it back in late '93 and the only problem with it was that around 60,000 miles 4 spark plugs were shot by no means anything serious. I have taken very good care of it and there is only one rust spot about the size of a quarter.
Great Car
me, 11/13/2005
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Powerful engine with great acceleration, loud system, as of now absolutely no rust on the body.
Great car
Tim, 07/20/2006
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive with great power and suspension, reliable car and never any serious problems, factory brake rotors wore out faster than expected that is it, runs strong with 187,000 miles on it.
Buick Regals are the best cars ever.
Lukemc86, 04/24/2003
1993 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car was my mostest favorite of all of my cars. I had a car before that died after a mere two weeks of my punishing use. The Buick has performed well up to speeds of 110 mph (thats all the further the speedometer goes). There's plenty of room for all kinds of people, I had comfortably fit six people in my Regal with plenty of room.
My Next Car Will Be Another Regal
anonymous4privacy, 03/23/2002
1993 Buick Regal Custom 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been an excellent car both on the road and in the city. The power is there when you need it. The car has a spacious, yet sporty feel.
I'm sold on Buicks now!
Imani Odufuye, 12/08/2008
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I currently own many cars Ford, Chrsyler Chevy, but the b\Buick GS is my daily driver and I absolutely love it. I don't agree with many of the owners, in terms of performance,(170hp? are you kidding?) however it can get out of its way. GM addressed this issue with the 3800 series 2. The interior is nicely layed out with the console and gauges. The transmission is silky smooth, the reliability approaches the likes of Honda or Toyota. The 93 Buick was clearly one of the best cars of the dismal 90's
Nice Car!
Bill Relaxing, 06/27/2002
1992 Buick Regal Custom 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Hello, I glad I made a wise decision on purchasing this car. I Had no major problems with this vehicle. It'll take me where i want to go, whatever i abuse it or not. I'm planning on keep this baby until she's dies ... (the motor). You know what i talking about. So this would be a good car for a starter who's on a tight bugdet, it provides the best relabitiy ever. However, keep in mind, the repairs toward the car can be expensive. Good Luck, if u planning on getting one of these puppies!
I owns one
girly t, 06/15/2009
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
hello i have an 4dr with an sunroof i had mine since 03/2004 itz an very nice dependable car an fast i hav gotten several speedin tickets, i had a lil major work done thru out the years, bt never the engine or transmission gave me any problems yet!!!!!! im still holdin on strong, my car dealer is suprise i still hav it lol, dey wants me to get another kind from them lol,
great everyday cruiser
Imani, 10/31/2009
1993 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just a super nice car, very solid, excellent build quailty,I really enjoy driving it to work, gym around town, basically everywhere. Would hesitate to take it out of town. Just a nice all around car. My only complaint is more power,the car would be a perfect 10 with 50 more horses under the hood. would by another one in a heart beat!