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Used 1996 Buick Regal Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Poor quality.

AER, 10/22/2002
1996 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought @ ~60,000 miles - now @ 87000 miles, it seems to be falling apart. I just put work in, and it now needs more: * Check engine light flickers. New transmission needed. * Wheel squeaks. * Power steering fluid leaks * Coolant leaks, probably stemming from: * Radiator leaks. * Dashboard radio/heater lights are broken/work intermittently. * Gets ~16 miles per gallon. (Verified) * Radiator fan has died. * Spedometer appears unreliable. * Front right door is very difficult to close. * Plastic interior seems frail - breaks easily. * Front right door somewhat hard to unlock. * Dashboard is coming loose - vibrates while you drive. * Tape player eats tapes.

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1.38 out of 5 stars

Not a car to recommend

car nut, 06/13/2009
1996 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
2 of 10 people found this review helpful

I made a huge mistake in this purchase. I used to work for Buick and felt some loyalty. However, this is a disaster car. Brakes needed replacement within the first 100 miles. And after replacement, the brakes are so soft to operate, versus other cars, I am constantly worrying that the car won't stop. Rear end sounds loose and engine light won't go off (the dealer said they corrected it but did not). The interior is worse in class by a wide margin. Seats are terrible, and there is no cup holders. The heater/A/C controls were designed by a total idiot, and very hard to operate. The radio confounds everyone who trys to use it. The door storage is a waste for all the good they do.

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2 out of 5 stars

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jmac420, 09/09/2010
1996 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 7 people found this review helpful

i got a 96 regal 4 door and i paid 2400 for it and its been nothing but a nightmare first had to put struts on it in the back then a belt then both front wheel berings and now my tranny

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My Buick

QueenJewel, 09/05/2003
1996 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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!

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5 out of 5 stars

Buick Regal

Jadorf, 10/12/2003
1996 Buick Regal Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Excellent riding, handling, comfort qualities. Extremely good pickup; very peppy. Excellent visibility. Best free-wheeling vehicle I've ever owned.

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