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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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I Love This Car
pvc, 06/12/2009
1994 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this little gem last year with 120,000 miles original miles on it. It runs great, it looks great, I get a lot of comments from people about the car, overall I'm very pleased with this vehicle. It is often below zero in winter where I live and it fired up every single morning no problem, I didn't even have to "plug it in". It's better than quite a few brand new cars I have owned over the years. I'm sorry that I didn't have this car when it was brand new!
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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.
Love those Buicks
dave, 09/13/2008
1994 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased our Regal GS from a private owner, It was his loss. Aside from the usual maintenance this automobile is quite possibly the best car we have ever owned or driven. We are getting upwards of 27 miles a gallon on a motor that has 197000 miles on it and it will still smoke the tires if you so choose. In the dead of the winter(20 below up here) it has always started and performed without fail. All this from a 14 year old car! Too cool.
1994 Regal Custom Coupe
Mark Giordano, 11/12/2002
1994 Buick Regal Custom 2dr Coupe
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had this car since Thanksgiving 1999, I bought it from a local dealer. I love this car, it has the 3.8 l V6, it has a nice sound to it. It's pretty quick too. This car has such a smooth ride, even with 119,000 miles on it. No engine problemes...EVER!!! The only thing I've had to replace/repair is the battery, rotors and calipers and the shocks and struts. The shocks and struts were put in at 80,000 miles by the dealer at no cost to me. I love this car and would recomend it to someone who loves comfort, performance, and American luxury.
Buick tradition
Fendo, 12/04/2004
1994 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Buick has been buiding great American cars since 1903. The 1994 GS is another one in a long line of comfortable and sporty coupes. The engine is responsive and gets surprising mileage. Even with passengers and the A/C running we avg. 26.5 on the open road. Of course we Buick buyers like our power options(seats, locks, windows, mirrors, antenna) and comfy leather seats. Car is ultra reliable!
Excellent Value
3800special, 02/27/2006
1994 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had my '94 Regal for about 2 years now (about 30,000 miles). It currenlty has 125,000 miles with no major issues in its past. The 3800 engine is rock solid, as is the 4T60-E automatic transmission. I have only performed basic maintenance on this vehicle. It will get 31-32 MPG on the highway. In combined city/hwy, I average around 24 mpg. The guage cluster is kinda funky, but you get used to it. The interior is holding up well with surprisingly few rattles. The paint is another story though. Typical trunk paint peeling. But, it's a commuter car, no big deal.
Excellent used car
1964ron, 12/04/2005
1994 Buick Regal Custom 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this 94 regal several weeks ago, even though this car is used I am surprised how well in shape this car is considering it has over 93,000 miles on it. The ride and engine are velvet smooth, the interior is holding up well. The 3800 engine is rock solid in terms of durability and gets really good fuel economy. this car is more comfortable than my 2005 suzuki. The only things I need to work on are the brakes and get new tires for it. So far this will be a good investment, and my younger co workers like the cool early ninetys look of the car and the ancient technology it has. I hope to drive it till it drops dead or I do.
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!
electrical problems from Buick
tucsonslim, 07/21/2002
1994 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have lost the alternator 3 times in two years and know that it will without a doubt go againwithin the year. Otherwise I love the car.
sweet 3800 engine
granter, 06/02/2002
1994 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
best car I ever owned. good gas milage. plentyof power. smooth . easy todrive and feel safe and comfortable
Buick excellence
josha, 03/02/2007
1994 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My car has over 294000 miles and runs like new. It needs some interior work on the seats(leather) and some shocks but this car is too nice to sell. In ten years the GS will be worth something toa Buick enthusiast.
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.
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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Oldie but Goodie
Fred Burgoon, 10/20/2006
1994 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle with minimum part replacement, has been with our family for over 10 years and gone through 4 teenagers. Power, comfort, and reliablity has been the staple from this vehicle. Hated to pass it off when kids went to college. Sbsolutely replaced it with another GM. Great bargin for the money.
I'm keeping it
lit'l white thang, 02/06/2007
1994 Buick Regal Custom 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Regal in 1996 and it now has over 130,000 miles. I have been in the market for a new car, each time I went to a dealership and they learned what I was driving, they say "that's a good little car", after hearing that the 3rd time i quit looking at new ones. Today a colleague spoke of selling her '97 Grand Cherokee so I went to Edmunds to check it out. She has offered me a pretty good deal but after reading the ratings on my Regal compared to the Cherokee I will decline her offer. I have had problems with the door handles and have had it painted after the paint flew off the hood and roof but that was just a year ago. This car has been very dependable and enjoyable.
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.
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.
1994 Regal Limited Sedan
Itamar2000, 01/04/2007
1994 Buick Regal Limited 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This Regal Limited has great style and its exterior design still looks contemporary and elegant as compared to other Buick models from the same year. The interior is very well equipped. It is extremely comfortable for an average family of four members or for a college student looking for reliability and dependability. It is by no means a gas saver since it is factory equipped with a V6 3.8TL engine, but if you can afford the gas prices you won't be disappointed with its performance. Although, slightly sluggish at pick up, once you get it rolling it drives smoothly and quietly. This is the first time I own a Buick and I do not regret my decision to buy the vehicle.
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
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!