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Worth the Money
laura04, 03/14/2011
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
It maybe an older car but sure has everything i need and shocking it is great in the snow. Ive had no issues with except the chairs are kinda uncomfortable. So taking long trips ends up hurting my back in driver or passenger seat but could just be my car.
Still Going Strong
Dan, 10/13/2009
2001 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought my used 2001 Regal GS one year ago with 113K miles for $4K and could not be happier with my purchase. I don't know of any other used car that can be had for $4K that would be nearly as nice as this one. The supercharged engine, the Monsoon audio system, the cushy leather seats, overall balance of sport/comfort/reliability. Only fixes needed after 1 year are a couple of worn out wheel bearings and my ABS sensor acts up now and then. Other than that, this car still feels very strong and believe it will last another 100K if kept up properly. I've owned 9 cars in my lifetime and this one is faster and more comfortable than any of them, not to mention by far the most inexpensive!
The regal Buick
arymae oula, 07/12/2008
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have taken this car out to west coast, at least 3 times as well as driving locally. Gas mileage is good on distant driving, not as good in city. Is a quiet ride and absorbs bumps well, I would not hesitate to buy a new one just like it. Has excellent safety features such as doors locked when in gear. Lights remain on after shutting off engine for 5 minutes. Exceptional close turning radius. Has very adequate pick up. GM did a good job on this one.
...Not a bad car, but ......
Bureaucrat, 01/14/2010
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
..purchased (used) in March, 2005, at 18,100 miles; BTW, this car was made in Canada, not the U.S.A. Was a single- owner vehicle. Now has over 90,800 miles - has had two major electrical failures; now on its third rack-and- pinion assembly; vent. fan assembly conked out in the first month; ignition switch broke after fourth year; oil pan leaked badly and cost almost $300 to fix (a support strut has to be removed first!) Fuel economy is so-so; nothing spectacular. Transmission has been serviced every 30,000 miles and looks and acts like new. Seats are the most comfortable of any car ever owned. Overall, not a great car, but a good one. Will keep it until it "croaks" for good!!!
Good car
john, 03/24/2010
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Had to replace passenger window regulator. did it myself for 100 dollars,was easy to do. car has 50,000 miles and runs very good. The seats are very nice and the car rides very good. The four wheel disc brakes stop the car very well, and In the rain the traction control works well, and so did the brakes when i had to make a quick wet stop. Overall i am impressed with this car.
Decent Car
bburden, 02/07/2013
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had a Buick Regal Ls for the past year almost. Since we have had the car, we have had to replace the driver side & passanger side window regulator. Not so bad, but then our throttle decided to mess up. We still have yet to fix it & I would love to have my car back. Anyone know what that could be? Won't go over 35mph right now because of the problem.
Great Car
Brad Rich, 07/06/2010
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Regal LS has plenty of power combined with 30 mpg economy. The big trunk is endless with the fold-down back seats. I used it to haul lumber, but don't tell my wife.
Love this car and would buy another one.
Rob Gray, 07/28/2020
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am 76 and have had many cars; had a 1998 Lumina LTZ, put 158000 miles on and I thought was a pretty good car but this 2001 Regal LS up graded edition beats it by a long shot. I bought the Buick from a friend ( it was his wife's car ), she decided that she needed an SUV. This car has the Joseph Aboud package and looks a lot like the interior of a friends new BMW as for as color and trim, but I think that the interior in my Buick beats that of her BMW. I love the size of the car and weight, it is just right for me, I am 6/1. I am really pleased with the selection of the power seat, for better than the seat and selection that was on the LTZ, I never liked the seat in that car, it had leather but the seat was to low even on the highest setting. I think the Regal has more head room which gives an advantage for some one of 6`1". Another great thing about the Buick is that where i live in Central MS Buick's are pretty popular so parts are reasonable and plentiful. I had a 2000 Cougar SE which I really enjoyed but you can't find new head lights for them and even buying salvaged ones cost a lot. Ford should have never let the Cougar die along with the T Bird which I have also owned and enjoyed, The drivers seat of the Cougar I had sat and felt like the cockpit shall we say of that of the 1958 T Bird that my mother owned. I would buy another Buick Regal in a heart beat. I love the new Regal Sport back, The lift gate, as I call it, like I had on the Cougar and the Sport back on the new Regal spoiled me, especially with the back seats that lay down.! Yet I understand that this is the last year that Buick offers the Regal, I think another mistake. They wont to focus on SUV's. I say to Buick, the new Regal sport back is like an SUV and is a lot better looking, so keep it.!!! Rob Gray
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Hope you like the great outdoors
Keep Looking, 05/21/2006
2001 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had to replace all 4 window motors in the past 1 1/2 years for a grand total of over $1800. Was told by Buick mechanic in another state that they've had nothing but problems with the window motors in all Buick models. But according to Buick, they have no problems. It's normal wear and tear on a car that is 5 years old and has 68,000 miles. My mother's Chevy was stolen and wrecked and the driver's side door was smashed in, but amazingly the window still works! My car on the other hand sits in the parking lot and the unused window motor dies and the window falls down.
KKB REGAL 2001
kkb, 05/03/2002
2001 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Replaced the tail light assembly 3 times due to water in the lens, replaced the name "regal" on the right hand door.
GM Quality Problems
Jim Lester, 05/01/2006
2001 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Well let me see(in November,2005) at 98000 miles I had to shell out $2000 for a new transmission. This is on a car that I have not driven hard, mostly highway miles. January 2006 I had to waste another $1000 to get the car inspected. Now, May 1st, my piece of ship buick is in the auto shop once again because it won't run. The real sad thing is I was trying to support the american car industry when I bought this car. I was looking at a Nissan Altima at the same time. I won't make that mistake again.
Oops, We spilled it again!
Bryan C, 08/15/2002
2001 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a fun car to drive. If you use it as a family car, the back seat is cramped. Also, the center console is engineered poorly. As a result in our Regal, a soda spilt onto the console shorting out the entire electrical system of the car. The car would start w/o keys in the ignition, windows would operate w/o touching the controls, radio and dome lights would not turn off thus depleteing the charge on the battery. We were told that the 8 days worth of labor WOULD NOT be covered under GM's bumper to bumper warranty. Only time will tell if Buick sold us a lemon.
Can't say enough
Schleig2, 08/12/2008
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Previously I owned a 93 Regal coupe. Loved it. Bought this used in 08 with 20,700 miles (mint). Replaced tires with Goodyear Assurance triple tread. Best decision I could've made. I'm a young Buick buyer (21). But I know the value the 3.8 offers. It is extremely comfortable and powerful. Offers every amenity I could want. It is the Olympic/Joseph Abboud edition (everything under the sun except the SC). This car definitely runs with the best of them. Radio a little boring (monsoon), so I replaced with a dual din Pioneer (which looks amazing in its place). The handling and braking are superb to the 93 I had. I can honestly say both Regals I have owned hold a special place in my heart!
Good car
RTS, 10/02/2008
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the car at 120,000 miles and it now has 166,000. Very nice car. Two minor issues: 1) the right rear window hasn't rolled down in two years. The fuel gauge quit at 135,000 miles buy the DIC shows the fuel economy and the trip odometer works so I haven't bothered to get it fixed. Otherwise nothing but rutine maintenance for 166,000 miles. Comfortable car which get >30 MPG at 70+ on the freeway. Overall I have gotten 22.7 MPG for the last 45,000 miles with mostly city type miles.
2001 LS Loaded with Options
lotech1, 05/06/2002
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
While no vehicle can be everything to everybody, the Regal is one of the best deals going. More standard features than any of the foreign sedans for thousands less plus you get a solid car.
I like my Regal
plymouthed, 06/10/2002
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Regal in May 2001. It had 25000 on it when i bought it, and I have put another 20000 on it since. I feel I paid top dollar for it, and the tires could have been better, lots of tire noise from them on the highway. But the Regal is a good car. I drive 25 miles each way for work and live in Maine. The Maine winters are cold and can be snowy. The Regal did well in the snow and started easily even on the coldest mornings. Nice car, I'd buy it again!
Love it but disappointed
texas gal, 08/25/2003
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought used and drove like a dream for a year. Then the catalytic converter had to be replaced and now the planatary gear in the transmission is broken off. big buck repairs on a car with 56,000 miles and maintained.
2001 Regal GS Olympic Special Model
ElGavilan, 09/28/2007
2001 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very rapid but only if needed via Supercharger. Decent gas mileage: 20.5 city, as high as 29 highway (normally about 27). Great car. Very pleasing to look at. Handles well and goes very fast with terrific acceleration upon request.
surprisingly sporty
ind, 06/07/2003
2001 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Having owned the car for sometime now, I have grown to really enjoy driving it. The supercharger makes the car.
Great car made in USA
Cuppajoe, 12/12/2007
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Back when I was looking to replace my SUV I wanted a reliable 6 cyl, with good gas mileage, and larger trunk and interior space. Compared Camry, Accord and Regal. Bought the Buick - equal mpg, much more space, reliable and sporty. I drive this car a ton for work and family, and it's been great. It's got great features and options that I like too, such as the stereo controls on the steering wheel, the compter that keeps me updated on miles till empty, oil life, and so forth. I could not have gotten a Toyota or Honda with all this for the same money. By the way, I have owned and enjoyed Toyotas and other foriegn made cars. So I'm not a made in the USA only person.
Cost to drive
E. Shaw, 05/18/2009
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought super clean,29k miles.Drives good. Comfortable to drive/ride. Tons of room. Great gas milage for a larger V6.I take very good care of my cars.For some reason I bought a $1500 warranty and have had over $5000 worth of work(parts and labor).Normally I do all my own wrenching. List of problems: Intake manifold(very common),5 rack & pinions(very common), catalytic converter, both front wheel bearings and control arm bushings, power steering pump, broken stabilizer links,valve cover gaskets and a few more to come.Still have a year left on the warr.I would think mine was a problem trade-in but my sisters 98 regal was just as bad,although my tranny has not crapped out yet
Good Value and Price!
Isamu66, 12/19/2003
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Having driven Regal's for nearly seven years now (my first was a 1991 Regal GS) and my new 2001 Regal LS (California Edition), I think I am qualified to say that it is a reliable and good "bang for the buck" car. My last 91 Buick lasted for 250,000 miles with very little problems. The only major problems were the water pump and brakes, but after 250,000 miles, I think thats ok. On my 2001 Regal I have had zero problems for the 35,000 miles I have put on it (with regular maintenance). Not a head turner, but a reliable means of transportation.
Great Body, Terrible Maintenance
Victoria, 08/14/2017
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
So, I bought this car back in July and from the moment I drove it off the lot, I've had nothing but issues with it. The body of my car had 127,000 miles on it and the engine only had 55,000. Everything and anything went wrong. Any sensor you could think of, tire valves, coil packs, a wheel bearing that literally fell apart in my hand when I replaced it; recently had to replace the entire exhaust, catalytic converter, and more sensors. Radiator cracked and leaked into my engine causing it to cease. Started a small oil leak underneath the car a couple days ago and that's all it took for my car to officially trash itself. Whole front went up in smoke, engine overheated and cracked even thought I got an oil change. I always kept up with regular maintence and took good care of my car. Bought it for only $3,600 and put almost as much into it as I paid for it. Reliable in some aspects; just make sure you thoroughly look over this car before you buy it from anyone.
Basic GM
jim, 01/03/2009
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought the car used. Wife used it in sales. Replaced tie rod ends at 30,000 miles. warranty covered. Most GM cars have front suespension problems. I too have had power window problems. One time it is the motor then the switch. I think that is a dealer scam or lack of training. Changed transmission fluid at 50,000 miles. No tran problems at 117,000. Still gets over 30 MPG on highway. Always used mobile one motor oil. Just replaced O2 sensor. Uses no oil.
Great Car
Happy Owner, 06/29/2009
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car no new ones on the market compare. I get 33 miles per gal on a trip and 26 in the city. Quiet to drive, comfort, leather interior exceptional refuse to sell it, you take care of this car and it takes care of you.
PCM Problems
DiVito, 08/14/2002
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In October of 1991 I had problems with the car motor engine quiting while in motion-- this required 2 separate tows to the dealer-=The problem was finally diagnosed as the PCM moduled was not communicating with other modules-- it was replaced and the problem resolved until 08/02-- the car is back at the dealer as on two occasions the car wouldn't start, turn the key no turn over no click nothing-- after about 40 attemps the car started. The dealer thinks it may be a PCM problem again.
Excellent value, reliability and fun.
JFC, 08/19/2002
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car offers more per dollar than anything in it's class. Pleasure to drive on short or long trips. Comfortable. Better reliability, power, accessories and style than the Toyota Camry in the family. Would not hesitate buying another.
Love the regal
condomary1, 09/04/2002
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my Regal after driving SUV's for the previous 5years. The ride is fairly refined and handling is excellent. My only criticism of this car is the limited leg room for passengers in the back seat. I have about 28000 miles on it and have had no mechanical problems what so ever. I feel it is a little underpowered but this is only evident when climbing in significant hilly terrain. Really sorry Buick has discontinued this model in their lineup.
Regal
Wilcox, 12/06/2003
2001 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
All around great car
No problems, just fun
John, 09/21/2009
2001 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought it new in 01. The one thing that I didn't like was the soft ride especially when cornering. I got this corrected with a set of potenza tires and have found the supercharger more than adequate. No mechanical problems, no squeaks or rattles. I have 147,000 miles now and am considering replacing it with either a lacrosse or a Taurus sho. I might look at used on the sho due to new price.
Regal GS
tnt, 01/27/2003
2001 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a comfortable sedan that is fun to drive and pleasant to live with, then the Regal GS is all that. The car handles like a racecar in comfort and style. There is no need for anymore power than the supercharged 3.8 provides and it is alot of fun.
Another Regal Please!
Gardatek, 02/17/2003
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. 200hp gives respectable acceleration for a four- door sedan. Rental car companies consider it a full-size and manufacturers call it a mid-size. I especially appreciate the 35 to 36 mpg on the highway, excellent styling, comfortable and reliability. I drive this car from Washington State to Nevada and back about once a month from March through October. When its time for a new one, I'll get a Regal again - maybe the supercharged one! Sure, you can get more in a car - but NOT for this price! This is the right balance of price/performance.
Runs good, when it runs
Jeff, 01/26/2006
2001 Buick Regal LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ran good for about 2 years from purchase, however, since then has been nothing but trouble. Catalytic converter had to be replaced, transmission failed also, brakes have had to be replaced twice and tie rod mount bracket broke (according to mechanic, he's never seen that in 20 years of work). I'll never buy another Buick again.