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Buick Regal Is Back, Gets Turbocharged
Detroit, 5:17 AM
Sat Nov 21
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11/12/09
Does the 3 series collect a fee for all subsequent "mascara in the corner" headlamp treatments? #buickregal
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They mention TSX's and S60's but I think that's just for media value. I suspect if the Regal sells in volumes similar to the S60, it will not be a good thing. #buickregal
11/12/09
I don't think your opinion alone makes this a "crap" car, no matter how many years in the motor trade.
The car is a commercial success, weather you like it or not. #buickregal
11/12/09
you try the cars that it's in competition with,as in Europe it's just an also ran.
Also the Vauxhall Astra sells well,& again it's not a patch on rivals from Ford,VW or Honda. Remember most people that buy cars are not enthusiasts,especially Vauxhall & Toyota drivers. The Corolla being another casing point,it sold in its millions,yet still it's dull as hell & the competition offer better alternatives.
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Again, because it isn't best FOR YOUR NEEDS doesn't mean it isn't making a lot of people quite pleased.
People hate Corvette's, I love mine....go figure.
One man's opinion does not make this an inferior car. For the money it will cost in the US it's competition will be very slim, unless you can buy a $26K Mondeo here and I didn't know it. #buickregal
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We are talking about a CAR FOR THE US MARKET right? So the relevance of the Mondeo, etc as competition is pointless. Further, the price it's competing at here will be more Fusion than Mondeo, so it is not the same regardless of your self declared credentials.
I'd like to see these middling reviews frome Europe as well.....like the car of the year, as voted by Euro journalists I thought?
Everyone has opinions on cars, writing about them doesn't always make them more valid (see TTAC for examples). #buickregal
11/11/09
Sigh. Okay, Buick is not about speed. Sport luxury is Caddy's court.
"Both mills have a six speed automatic transmission"
Sigh. This one makes sense. Not about sport. We're talking about a brand whose mantra is "library quiet."
"a re-badged Opel Insignia"
And yet no OPC makes it over here.
SIGH.
Buick, you're breakin' my heart.
</3 #buickregal
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Most of GM's FWD transmissions have sort of low torque ratings. The only real "beefy" one was the 4T80-E that came only mated to Northstar/Aurora V8s.
It always seemed kind of odd, since their RWD trannies are quite stout. #buickregal
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The Cobalt SS does not come with an automatic. Possibly because it's a "performance" car, possibly because they don't have a trans that would take the abuse (and fit the car/engine). I suspect the latter.
Also, just to clarify, GM does not make any manual transmissions. This is why I forgot to use that wording, since to me "GM trans" is synonymous with "automatic". #buickregal
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It's certainly not going to turn any heads with a wheezy 2.0 Turbo out of the General's cheapest econorental line and styling queues straight out of Korea.
If you want to compete with BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, etc you need to bring a hell of a lot more to the table than this. #buickregal
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@Electro_Boogie: This is the torque curve when installed in a Saturn Sky Redline. Of course this one's get a milder tune, but you get the idea. #buickregal
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Seriously though, it looks nice.
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I would never buy a car for which replacement tires will eat into the resale value.
If you don't roll on 15" steelies, you ain't shit. #buickregal
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13" steelies, then we'll talk. #buickregal
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Not nearly enough chrome. Fake or otherwise. #buickregal
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I admit, the base four is probably less efficient than a Milan (plus that's available with a stick). But the turbo four is in an interesting place between fours and sixes - like an I5, without the weird exhaust note #buickregal
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Ford Tempo*: 43MPG (owners record 50+)
*When equipped with optional Mazda RF 2.0L diesel engine, FuelSaver 4spd. manual (standard). Only available on Tempo GL models.
Suck it GM. #buickregal
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That said, I'd still rather have a diesel Tempo (with all fifty two sick horses) then the nicest of nice Toyota Regals. #buickregal
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You are an idiot. #buickregal
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For bonus points, the system could have a "Show parent" button if the user doesn't see the original because she's only viewing featured discussions, as on Slashdot.
Thanks! #buickregal
11/11/09
220hp? Is that all? Screw that, I'd dig into the controls and go find that other 40hp that got left in the Cobalt. Then I'd weld those damned rear doors shut.
Then I'd set the damned thing on fire and go looking for a good one. Say, the sneaky '83 T-Type.
If it can even evoke a memory of muscle greatness, I'm not gonna get dragged around by the front end. #buickregal
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Two doors too many on this one. #buickregal
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