2018 Buick Regal GS
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 35,285
Likes: 310
From: ON/NY
Now I have considered. I am going to have to abstain from a decision.
Last edited by Toys4RJill; Jul 22, 2017 at 10:22 AM.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,223
Likes: 221
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Regal and A4 are really in a kind of different segment. A4/IS/3/C all in the same category. The A4 should have superior performance driving while credentials while the Buick Regal should have better day to day driving satisfaction. If I had the choice, the Regal would be the car I would want to get.
I sure as hell don't trust Audi
Best looking car that has caught my eyes in the last few years is the Buick Cascada.
One word of caution, though, on the Cascada...the standard 20" wheels/tires are fine on a smooth road, but you'll know it when you hit a bump.
Last edited by mmarshall; Jul 22, 2017 at 10:46 AM.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 35,285
Likes: 310
From: ON/NY
I agree with you on let's say, paper comparisons about drive train options. But the reality is that reviewers and owners constantly praise VW/Audi turbo 4's. You can compare the 0-60 times. This Regal GS (which is the performance variant here) goes what? 6.5 secs to 60. The Audi already has that nailed down with 5.2 secs. And it's down on horsepower by about 60 hp on the V6. So what's the advantage of the V6 here? And heaven forbid any sporting driver in a GS runs up against an S4 because it will blast to 60 in 4.3 secs!
The thing is that it's about performance, image, youthfulness. The Buick has made some astonishing progress but it has had a tough time losing it's stodgy old people's image. You can see even in this latest model how Buick, is shedding that big ole "1950's soda stand" image. They're using the Opel grill cues.
Now of course you can say that it's not all about C&D stats etc but when a car performs exceptionally well on some benchmarks, you know it's going to be outstanding in normal driving. The A4/S4 twins should be Buick's benchmark. That would be the spirit of the old GN's, GNX's. If all you want to do is offer an alternative to the Fusion Sport, then you have a winner.
The thing is that it's about performance, image, youthfulness. The Buick has made some astonishing progress but it has had a tough time losing it's stodgy old people's image. You can see even in this latest model how Buick, is shedding that big ole "1950's soda stand" image. They're using the Opel grill cues.
Now of course you can say that it's not all about C&D stats etc but when a car performs exceptionally well on some benchmarks, you know it's going to be outstanding in normal driving. The A4/S4 twins should be Buick's benchmark. That would be the spirit of the old GN's, GNX's. If all you want to do is offer an alternative to the Fusion Sport, then you have a winner.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,300
Likes: 4
From: RightHere
Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Regal and A4 are really in a kind of different segment. A4/IS/3/C all in the same category. The A4 should have superior performance driving while credentials while the Buick Regal should have better day to day driving satisfaction. If I had the choice, the Regal would be the car I would want to get.
I am betting the new gen Regal GS will be sub 5.5 0-60mph
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bclexus
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
4
Nov 27, 2014 04:13 AM
John Coyle
Car Chat
9
Oct 5, 2014 10:17 AM