Used 2012 Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Buick Regal you mean Beast
Jeff , Gouldsboro, PA, 06/04/2019
Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Put 300,000 miles on our Buick Regal. Great reliable car. We bought it pre owned with 20,000 miles and 300,000 miles know and Still nothing major ever broke. My timing belt went last month and cost about 700$ to get it all fixed but I love my Regal and hopefully when it does die I Can afford new Regal
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First American Branded car in 35 years
jbgcrs, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08/22/2014
Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have driven Japanese and German cars with my last being a 2005 C230 Kompressor Sport 4 dr 6spd manual.I followed the GS from the moment the car was announced. Found my 2012 with 4500 miles and a 6spd. Wow! Loaded, this is one of the best cars I have owned. Fun to drive, great head turner and reliable. With over 30k on it the car still feels like it did at 4500. I live in a world filled with 3 series Bimmers and C300 Benzes and I love the exclusivity of owning this car. Amazes me how many young under 30 year olds love this car. Buick got it right and I hope they improve upon this great car
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Where do I begin??!!
Jonnyess, Plainville, CT, 03/25/2018
updated 04/02/2021
Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is my first "American" car in estimated 1M lifetime miles....Toyota, then Nissan, always had what I wanted to drive...6 speed, coupe, leather, sunroof etc. Well, that all changed in recent years and I didnt want to splurge on an Audi simply because prefer a manual transmission. Doing some research on my next vehicle after my Altima Coupe turned into a money pit at 155k, I stumbled onto Buick and the redesigned Regal with its 6sp turbo. I did tons of consumer research before purchasing, and all indications were favorable. Fast forward 2 years this week, and here's my laundry list: MPG has never approximated the published EPA estimates - Turbo lag is very pronounced in lower gears...-front axle and wheel bearing needed replacing at 30k (CPO warranty covered) - trunk light fixture failed at 30K (not covered)...the GPS SD card fails intermittently, system reboot needed to recover...bluetooth will randomly disconnect from my Android, has actually completely redacted itself from the vehicle on 2 occasions...lack of rear camera is mind boggling at this price point (as others have mentioned)...the rear trunk will randomly fail to open, mechanism finally totally failed at 60k...the OEM carpeted floor mats are comically thin and low quality...the interior lights will randomly fail when opening car doors in a dark garage....the passenger visor tension rod failed at 40K, cannot be repaired: $120 for replacement. The drivers side seat heater has failed at 57k...the stereo IQ reverts to default settings once the car is turned off... And the kicker: received 2 CEL codes accompanied by loss of power, white exhaust, rough idle at 50k...warranty had expired due to date of vehicle initial title...fuel injectors were replaced ($900) and dealer advised "we spoke with GM tech support, and that white smoke from exhaust MAY be due to cracked piston..." !!?? Received 2 different CEL codes within 24 hours, brought vehicle back to local dealer, {who was in the process of going out of business, but checked the vehicle}, advised gratis the problem was not the "throttle body" as indicated, and suggested I bring to another dealer for a deep dive. After 2 days, dealer called and advised I need new engine or complete rebuild, as there "was no oil in pan...it was throughout the system" and the exact cause simply could not be pinpointed. GM refused to extend the expired warranty, despite my arguments re low mileage, finally agreed to meet me halfway and the engine rebuild subsequently cost me $3300, on top of the $900 I had just spent on the initial problem. Unlimited mileage/12 mo warranty. The car now drives beautifully as one might expect after this type of spend. The handling and ride have always been top notch, and the design is clearly a head-turner. GM second-string engineering and failure to stand by their products are the ultimate problem here, and this will be my last purchase, especially with the stellar reviews on the redesigned Mazda6 turbos. UPDATE: 40k later, engine runs beautifully. Recent major issue ABS module replacement, despite the fact that these were designed to last a lifetime of the vehicle from what I've learned. Discovered rear hub assembly also faulty and after the ECU reflash total exceeded $1,200. Vehicle now at 97 K I just cannot imagine what would lie ahead if I decided to drive into my typical 150k range. If GM finally stop swirling the drain and goes completely belly up during my lifetime I will certainly know why. Vehicle was traded in at 97K, but not before the entertainment system would un-pair my cell phone, then when I attempted to re-pair, "BLUETOOTH CAPABILITY NOT INSTALLED ON THIS VEHICLE". After several trial and errors, I found that I had to disconnect the battery to force a cold system boot to fix the problem. I was fortunate to get max trade-in $ for the vehicle, but the relief I feel going down to my garage and not worrying about "what could go wrong today" is a daily triumph.
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#21 is becoming #1
vtannouncer, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 07/07/2012
Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my license for 21 years, and last week leased my 21st new vehicle - the 2012 Regal GS with 6MT. I had driven both the automatic and the manual a couple of times each before I chose the manual. This is quickly becoming the #1 favorite of all the cars I've owned. The looks are AMAZING, the handling is great, I enjoy the power and performance, and it's very comfortable. I've been in the car business for 10 years, and have my pic of 35 different makes, and I'm very happy with my choice of the 2012 Regal GS.
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carjunkie41, Atlanta, GA, 04/08/2012
Buick Regal GS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased the new GS with automatic. The exterior is awesome. The braking and handling is incredible, even better than my Infiniti G. The car does lack the power and would be much better as a rear wheel drive. I also wish the car had a more aggressive exhaust, the current exhaust is quite wimpy. Most people cannot believe this car is a buick and neither can I. I've only had a week now & I've put 450 great miles on the car because it is fun to drive. I have the black on black with tinted windows & 20" wheels, simply incredible look. The interior controls are a little confusing, I think I need to get my Ph.d to figure some of the controls out.