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Euro Car Snob Goes Domestic
ajkiniowa, 10/20/2015
2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car is really an amazing value and design. My Buick was made in Germany. In the rest of the world it is an Opel Insignia which has been a European Car of the Year several times. I also drive a Volvo, which in my opinion, has the best seats of any car maker - hence I can't laud the Buick's seats. They are comfortable and I can drive for hours without any discomfort. The technology takes a bit of time to learn. If you can read a manual, watch a DVD and Google you can learn these electronics easily. I DO NOT like the electric parking brake! Call me old school, but I would be happy to have a mechanical interface return. In emergency maneuvers, the car rivals any vehicle I have owned - BMW, Volvo, Audi, Saab, etc.... In some ways it is even better with the Stabilitrak stepping in to direct the car accordingly and allow one to avoid potential accidents without relying on anti-lock braking. The brakes are also stellar. The interior is exceedingly quiet. I have found myself speeding more in this vehicle then probably any other I have owned. It handles well and in Sport mode is very tuned in and fast. The headlights are also incredible - almost like daylight. I also want to praise the Harman Kardon sound system, quite amazing. I think driving the car will speak for itself. As a certified vehicle there have been no maintenance or out of pocket costs and my local dealer is super.
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I USE to Love this car! Buyer Beware!!!
82oldsmobile, 07/31/2017
updated 02/10/2020
2011 Buick Regal CXL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
So I have written a post about this car when I purchased it in January of 2012. At that time I loved everything about the car, but that changed quickly! After having this car for 6 out of the 7 years (I bought this car used with 3400 miles on it) it is turning into a piece of JUNK! at around 15000 miles part of the transmission went out. Several pieces of the interior started flaking making the inside look like crap! I had the onstar antenna replaced twice. My headlights fill up with moisture and water, which by the way is not covered under warranty, so I have to have crappy looking headlights. I had an oil consumption problem as well and at 45000 miles the pistons and rings had to be replaced!! Now at 46000 mile the transmission is acting up again and needs to be fixed! If I did not purchase an extended warranty I would have been screwed!!!! The total cost is at $3000.00 to fix it. I have a warranty till October 2019 and after that this car is being traded in!!!! Probably not on another Buick! This has got to be the worst car every purchased besides the 06 Buick Rendezvous CXL I purchased in 2006! Update warranty ran out could not afford to trade it on on another car and the catalytic converter went bad and needed to be replaced! Buick and GM is going down the drain!!! I finally got rid of my 2006 Buick Rendezvous on a 2018 Kia Sorento SX. My wife and I are so happy with this vehicle! I think Lia wil be my brand for a while!
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2011 Buick Regal for sale near you
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What a buy!
cbbll, 02/12/2013
2011 Buick Regal CXL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was looking for something with better gas mileage, stylish, and relatively roomy. I looked at several differnt options and never thought I would consider a Buick. When I drove this car, it instantly reminded me of our 09 Audi A4 with the way it handled. Of course, the acceleration doesn't quite compare, but it can still move right along. The black on black is very sharp and as a young professional, my friends and co workers laughed at me when I said I bought a Buick. That was until they saw the car. Now everyone wants to drive it!
Better than expected
newregal, 07/24/2011
2011 Buick Regal CXL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I now have nearly 700 miles on my new Regal and love everything about it. I'm especially glad that it was made in Germany. They know how to do it. The ride is excellent and the features are outstanding. I traded in a CTS and consider that trade a step up. The blue dash lighting has a soothing effect. It has adequate power and is just plain out fun to drive. I can't think of anything that they could improve on. The exterior styling is cutting edge and the interior is surely REGAL. Thanks Buick for getting it right. Would definitely recommend this automobile.
Transmission out at 82k miles
Misty, 07/27/2017
2011 Buick Regal CXL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My car cut off 3 times while driving. I had an inspection done. 4 times in a year of various issues. The camshaft sensor, engine sensor, strut mounts, leaking power steering rack, emissions codes. I bought a gm gas cap that didn't fix the evavap codes. After inspections & repairs and 6 months later. Buick gmc says oh you need a transmission. They kept telling me that's how buick regal transmission does its a down shift with your not accelerating. There was a transmission module recall in 2016. However no letter was sent to me to have fixed. Not to mention i only owed 5k on the car & the Buick lot only valued my car at 1000.00. 80 to 100kmiles & the transmission will go out on buick regals powertrain warranty only covers at 70k miles. I hate buick.
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