1. Conspicuously absent is the red white and blue Statue of Liberty plate of the 80s and 90s.
2. $25? That's a shakedown? Are you fucking shitting me? In South Carolina, you pay property tax on cars, and it's a LOT more than New York motorists pay in registration fees and such. New Yorkers have no reason whatsoever to bitch. If anything, they should be glad to be getting rid of those godawful blue and white plates. #licenseplates
@Plasma X: That's "coffin quiet" and the first question I ask when I can rangle a powertrain guy on this program is "what's the difference between this engine and the one in the Cobalt SS" because I for one want to know how easy it would be to get a Regal with 280 HP and 320 lb·ft of torque (optional GM performance stage 1 upgrade on the Cobalt). #buickregal
What, no manual? Yeah, I know that almost no one would actually order one, but a stick is good way to build interest and image with enthusiasts and the car rags. And we all know how badly Buick needs to improve it's image, because calling a reasonably sporty entry-lux car "Regal" is a bad first step in drawing the interest of anyone under 65. #buickregal
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Attention World: There is no reason whatsoever to buy this vehicle. There are more fuel efficient cars available, and more powerful ones (Taurus SHO anyone?). #buickregal
@Chrisnyc1213: Appearances are subjective. I don't think the Regal is ugly, or the Taurus good looking. The problem is, the Regal is about as bland as they come. Look at it.
Not nearly enough chrome. Fake or otherwise. #buickregal
@Ford Tempo Fanatic: But, the great American road is made for Regal! Commercials wouldn't lie to me, would they?
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 Fanatic: I am so surprised that you decided to compare power to the Taurus, rather than economy to the Tempo. Could we have a re-do here? #buickregal
@Ford Tempo Fanatic: @Ford Tempo Fanatic: But your inexplicably-beloved car has only 52 hp, clatters like a John Deere, and has acceleration that can be measured with a sundial. Plus, it's still a Tempo with all of the implied (and explicit) awfulness. I know whereof I speak. #buickregal
@Ford Tempo Fanatic: Sadly, the only car GM makes that could really compare to the Taurus is the impala, and well, that comparison isn't even worth making. It would be better to compare the g8, but we are unfortunately running out of those. This is to small to be compared to the Taurus so that leaves the new Lacrosse for that comparison since all GMs other options aren't worth it. #buickregal
@tonyola: Except for the last remark (something about Tempos and awfulness, that I frankly do not understand at all), I'm not seeing anything negative here.
That said, I'd still rather have a diesel Tempo (with all fifty two sick horses) then the nicest of nice Toyota Regals. #buickregal
@x23: How much MPG's does a Fusion Hybrid get anyway? Whatever it is, I'm pretty sure it trumps anything the Buick gets. Actually, I'm pretty sure its more then anything GM makes right now. #buickregal
I saw "two engines" and thought, is THAT what it's gonna take? Oh, misread, never mind.
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
Looks interesting, and I hope Buick can sell these to the non-geriatric crowd. I know everyone jokes about Buicks as being Grandpa cars. Well, having owned and driven a low-mileage '94 LeSabre for the past 18 months, all I can say is that on occasion Grandpa has the right idea. May Buick find the right track and prosper. #buickregal
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2. $25? That's a shakedown? Are you fucking shitting me? In South Carolina, you pay property tax on cars, and it's a LOT more than New York motorists pay in registration fees and such. New Yorkers have no reason whatsoever to bitch. If anything, they should be glad to be getting rid of those godawful blue and white plates. #licenseplates
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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.
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This post was in all ways excellent. #planelopnik
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Desoto. Where religion meets cars. Properly. #licenseplates
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Here's where religion + cars go together. #licenseplates
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Here's where car + religion makes sense. #licenseplates
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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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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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