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Used 2012 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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3.75 out of 5 stars

Needs AWD, and better Infotainment controls

sa_greg, San Antonio, TX, 01/02/2015
Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

Love the exterior looks and wheels. I chose this over an Audi A4 Avant Quattro (wagon). My choice was based on (#1.) cheaper oil changes and overall maintenance costs vs. Audi's $250 oil changes, (#2.) more horsepower/torque over Audi, (#3.) more aggressive look than Audi, and (#4) Not too many GS models on the road = kind of exclusive. Love the car but sacrificed the pre-requisite of an All-Wheel-Drive car (Audi) for the horsepower / looks in the GS. The almost uncontrollable torque steer is annoying & almost embarrassing when you want to stomp on the gas. Also, very upset that I can't stream Pandora to Samsung Galaxy S5. Have to resort to using Aux input. Cheap interior materials.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Fun car from a horrible manufacture

miami5, Saint Johns, FL, 12/25/2013
Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

The car is a blast to drive and turns heads everywhere. However the service experience at the dealership is horrible. Furthermore Buick Customer Service is a complete waste of resources. My car was in the shop 4 times for the turbo going out, once to have both axils replaced, once it left me stranded because the battery cables fried, once because the radiator ruptured, once because the windshield washer blew, once because all the brake lights went out and once for the center council and sun visors braking. Half of all these problems occurred within my first two months of ownership. My car spent over 30 days in the shop during my first year and GM never offered restitution.

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5 out of 5 stars

Doesn't stand for "Granddad's Slowpoke"

saegc7, Columbus, GA, 07/11/2013
Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

While this isn't a GNX or T-Type of the late 80's, this Buick ROCKS! The 2.0L engine is suprisingly powerful. It doesn't knock your head back with mad torque; instead the power builds quickly and will get away from you fast if you're not careful. I average 30-34 mpg daily and have a 17 mile commute to work which 14 is highway. I get away with midgrade fuel and get better gas mileage than with premium. I would do better if I could get away from the ethanol gas stations. The seats are very comfortable and visibility is great out the windshield. The rear view, is a different story. The rake needs a greater angle or a rear view backup camera. Overall, a great sporty car with decent power.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

great American car Buick Regal GS

flyshy1, Auburn, NY, 06/22/2012
Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

after 2 weeks and 2000 miles, I enjoy the heck out of this Buick Regal. All systems well engineered and assembled correctly. I have not found any problems or faults... yet.... feels German, because it really is an Opel, German engine and tranny.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

GS my dad would love

rodmunch1, Charlotte, NC, 12/31/2012
Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

traded my 2012 lacrosse tour ed. for the GS. half my friends said i was nuts. the car guys, though, get it. the lax. was great and i miss the extras but the fun factor is now off the charts. the sport mode make shifts as fast as you would expect for a non sports car. brakes and suspension in sp. mode also react instantly. i still haven't figured out what the GS mode does. the ride seems rougher in GS mode than in standard mode. the mall parking lot "GAWK FACTOR" unreal. people really react to this car. every gas station visit someone complements the car. i wish it came with a/s tires instead of summer tires. the reason for not all 5's is the seat is too small for my butt

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