Used 1996 Buick Regal Consumer Reviews
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My Buick
I have always been apprehensive about owning a Buick because it seems like a car for an elderly person, with no 'pickup' or style. But, in owning one, I can see why people like them. I havent experienced any major problems w/my vehicle except one. The tail light was getting condensation and shorted out my fuses!
Buick Regal
Excellent riding, handling, comfort qualities. Extremely good pickup; very peppy. Excellent visibility. Best free-wheeling vehicle I've ever owned.
- Olympic Gold SedanMSRP: $6,995989 mi away
- Limited SedanMSRP: $6,8751,269 mi away
- Gran Sport SedanMSRP: $3,9992,577 mi away
Good Ride
Bought in 99 w 33000 now (05) have 78000+. In 4 years have replaced 1 alternator, the cruise crontrol module and 2 door seal gaskets and repaired the radio. Added a spoiler for looks. Interior quality lacks a bit.Does have dash rattle. A folded bit of paper between dash and glove box door solved that.Interior trim clips are starting to fail. Regal ride and power has me spoiled. Thought about replacing it but nothing else affordable seems to compare. Paint is holding up very well.
96 Regal GS
I've owned my 96 Regal GS for 3 years now and it's been a joy to own and drive. The only major fix was replacing the fuel pump a few years ago but, other than that, have just performed regular maint. It's got good power and performance with great gas mileage for the vehicle type. Even with it being 9 years old, it's still in excellent condition and looks better than the newer Buicks on the road.
Last of "big Regals"
Aside from GM's decision to cut weight in the wrong places & start to make "pewter" brake rotors in all sedans from the mid-90's to the present, this car has been fabulous ! No maintenance expense aside from recomended chart routine. I'm getting great gas mileage on the interstates. It's made my previous Grand-Am seem to ride like a buck-board! I'm keeping it 'till the wheels fall off!