Topic: Test Drive: 2015 Buick Regal

[tazcubed]

Boo-hicks leave me cold with their jellybean retro/modern styling. If it came down to having to choose between this or a Nissan Juke, I'd go back to walking. Thankfully, alternative (and better) choices aren't that hard to find.

[mlin32]

I agree that the exterior is aging well.  But then I maintain that this is nothing more than saying "I liked it then and duh, I still like it now".  It was and is a handsome sedan.  And now that they have finally (I believe) rid themselves of the various weaksauce motors previously whimpering under the hood, it's a pretty compelling entry.  Still cramped in the back seat for a car its size, though.  IMO.

I think that's what the Buick Allure is for, no?

[Jaeger]

I agree that the exterior is aging well.  But then I maintain that this is nothing more than saying "I liked it then and duh, I still like it now".  It was and is a handsome sedan.  And now that they have finally (I believe) rid themselves of the various weaksauce motors previously whimpering under the hood, it's a pretty compelling entry.  Still cramped in the back seat for a car its size, though.  IMO.

I think that's what the Buick Allure is for, no?

No way on earth I would ever consider that barge - at least not while I'm comfortably on this side of 70.  But as someone who regularly shuttles around 4 teens in a car pool I do need decent rear seat space in my midsize sedan.  The Regal is pretty cramped back there for what is otherwise a large-ish car.  It wouldn't be a deal breaker.  In fact, there was a Regal in our pool up until the end of last year.  Which is why I have more than just my own opinion to go by as to the lack of rear seat space.

[Noto]

I love the Regal...it's overpriced, but depreciation is huge, so the used market (rare find) is where one should shop.

I'll post this separately, but my buddy just took a job in Edmonton (moving from Israel, where he did a Post-Doc) and asked me what he should get.  He grew up with an Olds LSS and loved it.  I recommended the Regal to him on the used market.

The brown is broken up by fake aluminum trim – which is gross – and then accentuated by fake wood with a thick lacquer effect which is not only gross, but also brown. So gross. I guess what I’m trying to say is: “Ew”. And don’t get me started on the chrome alloys either.

I missed you, Jacob! 

[rrocket]

Uh oh...looks like people who buy Regals don't like them much. #1 traded in vehicle after 1 year ownership with nearly 11% of owners dumping it.

Can't wait to hear SirOs spin on this!   

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/05/buick-regal-tops-among-traded-one-year-ownership/

[Noto]

Apparently the Regal leads the pack as the most frequently traded in vehicle at only one-year old.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/7-new-cars-that-consumers-tend-to-sell-after-a-year-050115.html
Complaints concern the seats and interior. Just as the author here mentions. Funny about that.

Uh oh...looks like people who buy Regals don't like them much. #1 traded in vehicle after 1 year ownership with nearly 11% of owners dumping it.
Can't wait to hear SirOs spin on this!   
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/05/buick-regal-tops-among-traded-one-year-ownership/

chignectohead beat you to it, rrocket.