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#15729 of 18225 The 2011 Buick Regal by dash5

Oct 19, 2010 (9:30 am)

So what does everyone think of the new Regal in terms of classification. I personally have it on my list along with the Kia Optima, Sonata and Ford Fusion. It will cost more at the high end but it already fits in under 30k and they will be adding lower end models (soon?).
 
Anyone else cross shopping the Buick in with the other midsized sedans?
 
It's going to come down to test drives and I'm really hoping to get the process going by year end but waiting on all the new cars coming out is taking quite a while.

#15730 of 18225 Re: The 2011 Buick Regal [dash5] by stephen987

Oct 19, 2010 (12:13 pm)

Replying to: dash5 (Oct 19, 2010 9:30 am)
The question really boils down to whether there exists such a market. At $27k it's a very appealing alternative to a Sonata Limited or an Accord EX-L. At $30k it's a tough sell against an Acura TSX. At $33k it's a no-go against an Infiniti G37.

#15731 of 18225 Re: The 2011 Buick Regal [stephen987] by dash5

Oct 20, 2010 (10:48 am)

Replying to: stephen987 (Oct 19, 2010 12:13 pm)
I'm seeing the Buick pop up all over with comparisons to the Sonata 2.0T. They are pretty close in price and offer turbo 4's instead of a V6. I think a lot of people will cross shop them.

#15732 of 18225 Re: The 2011 Buick Regal [dash5] by m6user

Oct 20, 2010 (10:59 am)

Replying to: dash5 (Oct 20, 2010 10:48 am)
I agree with you. There is only about a 2k price difference in the Sonata LTD turbo and the Regal CXL turbo and they are equipped very similar with both having a couple of pluses that the other doesn't. With the Sonata you get better mpg and power and with the Buick you get a tighter, euro type handling drive and a little more upscale interior from a materials aspect. Warranties are even somewhat similar but obviously the Hyundai holds the lead there.
 
Just because Buick markets itself as the next premium brand, I think it's still in the inbetween land and will be looked at by both mainstream midsize buyers and premium brand buyers looking to save a few bucks. Don't know if either will buy it though....that the big question.

#15733 of 18225 Re: The 2011 Buick Regal [m6user] by mz6greyghost

Oct 20, 2010 (12:51 pm)

Replying to: m6user (Oct 20, 2010 10:59 am)
My wife is interested in the Regal (to replace the Altima). She is looking for an "upscale" type sedan, and she loved the Aura. Besides the exit of Saturn, the Aura wasn't available with a manual (the Altima is a 2.5S 6-speed manual), and both engines on the Regal will be available with a manual (and a bold move for Buick, of which I commend them).
 
Buick is indeed an "in-between" brand, not mainstream (Chevy), but not luxury (Cadillac). Yet, GM has a ton of potential to make Buick a household name again, catching the attention of performance-oriented buyers (Pontiac) as well as trying to keep current Saturn owners within the GM family. Its going to take a LOT of work to convince buyers that Buicks aren't just for the retired set, but the Regal IMO is a step in the right direction.

#15734 of 18225 Re: The 2011 Buick Regal [m6user] by dash5

Oct 20, 2010 (12:53 pm)

Replying to: m6user (Oct 20, 2010 10:59 am)
Purely on paper the Sonata/Optima twins look like the better buy. Less expensive, more power, better FE, more room, more tech. Better warranty). More color choices. Styling is subjective but I like the Optima better than the Regal.
 
For the Buick, the interior looks really nice in pictures, the test drive reviews I've read have been very favorable in the case of the turbo. It's been around as a Insignia for a while, but then again it's significantly reworked in the US form from what I've read.
 
Again though that is on paper. A lot of reviews mention the refinement and feel of the Buick and that counts for a lot in my book.

#15735 of 18225 Re: The 2011 Buick Regal [dash5] by m6user

Oct 20, 2010 (1:12 pm)

Replying to: dash5 (Oct 20, 2010 12:53 pm)
Again though that is on paper. A lot of reviews mention the refinement and feel of the Buick and that counts for a lot in my book.
 
I agree, it counts a lot in mine too. I really like the looks of the Regal as it kind of reminds me a lot of the Infiniti G. I really can't say I like the Optima better because I've only seen it in pictures. The Regal didn't really wow me in pictures but when I saw it in person I liked it alot. Hopefully, the Optima will wow both in pictures and up close and personal. From everhthing I've read, most reviewers have been wowed when seeing it in person even after liking the pictures.

#15736 of 18225 Re: The 2011 Buick Regal [m6user] by plekto

Oct 21, 2010 (6:48 am)

Replying to: m6user (Oct 20, 2010 1:12 pm)
Though, don't necessarily confuse praise over Buick's first decent vehicle in a decade or two over anything resembling true class and refinement.

#15737 of 18225 Re: The 2011 Buick Regal [plekto] by ahossa1

Oct 21, 2010 (8:00 am)

Replying to: plekto (Oct 21, 2010 6:48 am)
I test drove both the Regal and the Sonata and I prefer the Regal because it has a solid feel, more than the Sonata, it's very quiet car, a lot quieter than the Sonata. Where the sonata excels is the price point, fuel efficency and style. That turbo engine that the Sonata will have and still be fuel efficent (22 MPG) is going to be a huge deal maker for a lot of people. That's will be the sweet spot for a lot of enthusiasts.

#15738 of 18225 Re: The 2011 Buick Regal [plekto] by m6user

Oct 21, 2010 (8:28 am)

Replying to: plekto (Oct 21, 2010 6:48 am)
You're very negative. The Enclave has been praised and has/is doing very well. The LaCrosse is also doing well and now the Regal. Buick has been near the top of JD Powers quality surveys for several years. There has been duds too but all in all they are showing a fair amount of promise.

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