Used 2011 Buick Regal CXL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Never Again will I purchase a buick
Stephanie B, Mauston, WI, 10/03/2016
Buick Regal CXL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
So I purchased my 2011 Buick regal at bergstrom in Oshkosh, WI. on Aug. 16th 2014. It was my first car and I fell in love with it. Not even a few weeks later I started having problems and a lot of recalls. My AC was broken and had gotten fixed. Now it has this terrible smell to it and i cant turn on the heat or the AC while in parked or when i am stopped somewhere because then my engine will make this terrible loud noise that sounds like its gonna break down. Also my trunk broke less then a year of having it so i was having to use my remote car key until that also broke too so now i cant get into my trunk anymore. My key ignition is also broke and keeps making a dinging sound when i have my door open even when my keys are not in there. I've had to have my car towed so many times for my computer shutting down and having to be restarted and another time finding a lot of water in my fuel tank. Then driving around and my car is always making noises and doesn't want to accelerate. But my main problem here is that when I'm driving my car it will completely lose power on me and shut off. I've had it happen 3 times so far and 1 time i was driving 65 in the middle of the night when i lost power, my steering wheel locked up and all my lights shut off and didn't want to start back up. I was so scared i was going to get hit luckily a few minutes later it came back on. I told GM about this the 1st time and they said they fixed the problem it was also under warranty at that time. A few months later the same thing I took it in and they said that my warranty ran out and they need to replace the pistons and the head gaskets and pretty much replace the whole engine which was gonna cost me a few grand. They said my car is burning through so much oil way more then it should be so i had to have them document it so they could send the documentation to GM so they can cover some of the cost since my warranty just ran out but then after all of that they said its burning way more oil then it should be but it still says its up to GM standards i couldn't believe it what a joke. I've also had so many more problems with this car and its costing me so much money. They wont do anything about this until i die in an accident. I am so scared to drive this car but i have no choice i still have 4 years to pay it off and i cant afford to trade it in. I just wish GM would take care of their mistakes. All i know is that i will never buy a GM vehicle ever again.
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DAMJUMPER61, 11/18/2010
Buick Regal CXL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have been the owner of a Volvo S40, a VW Passat, and a Toyota Camry. All I have to say is LOOK OUT. The new Regal that I now have rides, handles and is quieter than all of them. The engine is a little underpowered but cruises down the highway @ 75-80 mph with no problem. The transmittion shifts are smooth and quick. The seating is very supportive and comfortable. Controls for the radio and cruise control are easy to use. The most impressive feature of the vehicle is the ride and how quiet it is on the road. I believe these to be as good as any high line vehicle out there.
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Be Careful!
bradlys, Leesburg, IN, 10/10/2011
Buick Regal CXL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
The transmission has nearly killed us several times while merging into traffic. It has also just quit working, requiring On Star to reset the computer. Though nothing can be found at the dealer, several excuses have been offered. We drove several different Regals while test driving and one of those did the same thing but we thought it might have been us, well it wasn't. The car doesn't down shift while slowing down so when you go to accelerate there is a long pause (very long). The bad part is you never know when it will do it which will lull you into a false sense of security. The rear taillights look like they were assembled for 2 different cars and the paint is chipping horribly.
Buyer Beware- Replacement parts are EXPENSIVE
Allie C., Ottawa, KS, 04/25/2022
Buick Regal CXL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My husband is a mechanic and has the opportunity to purchase customers cars if they don't want to fix them. Timing chain went out on a 2011 Buick Regal. We bought the car for $300. We fixed the chain and everything seems to run fine. It really is a sleek, sporty car! We noticed the drivers side light assembly had standing water in the lens so we drilled a small hole to empty the water. The light assembly is all in one and of course needed replaced. Little did we know that the 2011 headlight assembly for HID lights was only designed and made for one year. Meaning salvage parts are non-existent. A single headlight assembly is going to cost over $800. Know what you are getting yourself into and look up replacement parts before purchasing a vehicle. Why Buick decided to do this we don't know. And if anyone is wondering Halogen and HID projector lights are not the same. The wiring harness is completely different so you have to put an HID back in it. No exceptions. UGH!
My second Buick is small and has half the cylinders
my2ndbuick, Plant City, FL, 09/11/2011
Buick Regal CXL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved my Buick Lucerne with the 8-cylinder engine, it was huge, the ride was like sitting on a sofa, really comfortable, the back seats had space for two huge football players. I sold it after 4 1/2 years being a really reliable car. So I bought another Buick. But the Lucerne was rather big for my garage and I am usually driving alone or with my wife, so I do not need the huge legroom the back. I wanted a smaller car and lthe Regal looked nicer than the LaCrosse. I also liked that it had firmer seats. And I got a great deal, so I bought it now. I choose the non-turbo version as it is fast enough (my wife has the same engine in her Chevy SUV) and it is more economical.