Worked for GM and managed to buy a used 19 GS. Came with 9k miles and bought it for 23 grand. This was 2 years ago. The amount of features for the price I paid is unmatched. Would I like more power yes. Am I kept up at night worry about it no. The design is unique and the looks I get are usually “what is that” “didn’t know they made cars like that” all positive. In todays marked I can sell it for 27k. Best car I’ve ever owned
@RigginTheRod0102 жыл бұрын
I think they went backwards in terms of design vs my 2012 GS. It looks bland but I would only want it for the tech upgrade. They missed out by not adding a turbo and at LEAST giving it 385 hp
@Salty_reviews Жыл бұрын
27k 😂 doubt that
@wigletron2846 Жыл бұрын
@@Salty_reviewsyou can't find a used GS under around $29k right now unless it's high miles. IMO they aren't worth that much.
@chadrichards8930 Жыл бұрын
@@wigletron2846 idk where youre looking, tons around here with 40k miles or under for 25-26k
@michaelmaloney9135 Жыл бұрын
@@chadrichards8930Where?
@richicamacho79895 жыл бұрын
Me: I need to go to sleep My brain: but you've never seen a review of a Buick and you like it so you might want to look at prices after you finish watching the video
@deanslegos19905 жыл бұрын
Heard Recaro seats in Buick. Now I cannot sleep
@MetroCollectablesandvlogs5 жыл бұрын
So freaking true, lol
@mmorales5085 жыл бұрын
Same here 🤣😂
@toraw4tv15 жыл бұрын
✋me
@slobodan6195 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@peruprofundodance5 жыл бұрын
I agree... a red option interior would have pushed this a bit up on the sexiness scale.
@JDMHaze5 жыл бұрын
ron s I'm offering at least one other color would have as well
@mujjuman5 жыл бұрын
even just a brown
@jacobreed475 жыл бұрын
Agreed, if the Camry can have a red leather interior this GS should be an option as well.
@JDMHaze5 жыл бұрын
Acuravigor47 yes, exactly
@EAlpos5 жыл бұрын
Red Seats? Really...its a Buick, class not racer boy
@sean62225 жыл бұрын
The big hatchback style trunk definitely makes this a more attractive offering
@jebril5 жыл бұрын
That and exterior styling are the best things this car has going for itm
@daytonasayswhat93335 жыл бұрын
That hatchback has more room than all of the competitors by far.
@GRJCLyon5 жыл бұрын
I love when his reviews get raw. Missing options pissing him off. This is review gold. 👍🏻
@caglioso5 жыл бұрын
I agree there’s nothing worse than blank buttons. Hate it. But especially for a tester his vehicle should be fully loaded.
@bahamatodd5 жыл бұрын
@@caglioso The missing options are not available in the US. Only in Europe in the Insignia.
@GRJCLyon5 жыл бұрын
Farmer Gold hahahaha!!!!
@Buc_Stops_Here5 жыл бұрын
Self parking is missing from Opel Insigna, like the self parking options on the Buick Envision which do translate to America. Opel does not provide them to the USA (GM decision), but GM China does. Go figure.
@snooplikesbacon5 жыл бұрын
@@caglioso My GS is exactly as the one shown in the video and yeah it has the blank switches, at least I know what they are for and it's a matter if it being a overseas decision to not offer it here, rather then having blank buttons for no reasons
@colinnolan22125 жыл бұрын
Hey man. Just wanted to say your videos are really high quality and the small attention to detail in your scripts don't go unnoticed. Keep up the amazing work!!
@jamespn5 жыл бұрын
It’s so cool, a GM car, not a pickup, SUV, CUV or some other styling abomination. A Buick with class and something not to ridiculously expensive. The hatch is a good feature and it’s common in Europe.
@Omgiamsotriggered4 жыл бұрын
Just a rebadged opel insignia tho
@keltonjohnson61975 жыл бұрын
It's actually a very nice looking car. I'm surprised.
@tomhayes24904 жыл бұрын
I had a 1999 Regal GS and it was the ultimate sleeper. The supercharged 3.8 was bulletproof and the only drawbacks were the fwd and massive torque steer.
@bdumon5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2013 Regal GS and I love it. My previous cars (going backwards, and I'm 55) were Range Rover Evoque, Infiniti QX70, Mercedes CLK 350 cabrio, Mercedes E350, Mercedes S430, Porsche 911 Carerra 4 Cabrio, Audi A4 3.0 Quattro and the Audi A4 1.8T. As you can see I went through all of the "look at me cars" and I can honestly say, I love my Regal. An oil change isn't $150, a new battery can be installed at AutoZone, and in Atlanta traffic.....its plenty fast enough and has really great REAL leather seats, something my E Class didn't have. The only thing I wish I had on my car is rear wheel drive.
@AnthonyEvelyn5 жыл бұрын
Too bad GM isn't serious about the Regal. They should have put in the TT 3.0 V6.
@ericmotion44885 жыл бұрын
I was just waiting to hear that exhaust note. And as expected it let me down. **sad face one tear emoji**
@wrzl16755 жыл бұрын
It’s not a GM, it’s an Opel and they don’t have any of the GM engines
@ericmotion44885 жыл бұрын
@@wrzl1675 It's been years since I was impressed by the sound of an exhaust note from a Buick. And that was before these re=badged Opels; I maybe wrong but I doubt it.
@bahamatodd5 жыл бұрын
@@wrzl1675 Opel was a GM brand up until it was sold to PSA. The Regal is a GM vehicle and uses the same GM 2.0T or 3.6 V6 that GM uses everywhere else.
@R3putaytion135 жыл бұрын
It would probably need a whole new platform since an engine that size and power would need a compatible chassis.
@jessikamiranda23065 жыл бұрын
I just came to see if the glove box was lined with felt.
@MrFalcman5 жыл бұрын
Has he ever reviewed a car that had one? I have yet to see that...
@MrFalcman5 жыл бұрын
LOL! I just saw in this review the Regal has it! It is like the only thing that he liked.
@ciello___83075 жыл бұрын
Was it damped tho
@gregblack85505 жыл бұрын
I lined my all my drawers at home with felt just in case dude drops buy.
@Mgoblagulkablong5 жыл бұрын
The Regal is one of the most underrated cars. But the base version is much better value.
@jebril5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's underrated because people rank it near the bottom not because it's actually good though
@8JFJK85 жыл бұрын
Mgoblagulkablong Idk if it was a regal but my grandpa had his Buick for 20 years or more and the thing was a tank. The engine ran and sounded great right until the wheels fell off.
@johnwayne74765 жыл бұрын
jebril is the Impala the same platform? Everyone I know who bought one hates it shutting down at every stop sign. I know 2 ladies who said they will switch to a Mazda 6 or something similar in 2 years. It’s a major pain when driving in the city. Even Chrysler is European now. I like the Mazda and vW has a nice sedan out now
@FenderBassMan4 жыл бұрын
@@johnwayne7476 Yeah, I almost bit on a Buick sedan or SUV, but that shut-off feature drove me (pardon the pun) towards a Mazda6. At least I can get around 250 bhp with closely equivalent torque. Still, as nice a car it is--everything fits perfectly, smooth, quiet and predictably smooth ride...and that's the problem: it's so predictable it's boring; beautiful interior, earns a "meh" in the excitement category. I'm going either Hyundai N Velociraptor (LOL!) or a Mustang GT in about two years.
@SubieSpecial5 жыл бұрын
On positive note, he did say thick and meaty.
@charlesyoung99805 жыл бұрын
Wendy's chili is thick and meaty.
@TalismanPHX5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@joshbrobud83585 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure that's the way he likes it...
@gregblack85505 жыл бұрын
Thick and meaty and lined with felt.
@mji92085 жыл бұрын
Shank Adams I prefer long and skinny
@robcarey24115 жыл бұрын
I want this car. I don't care if it's not better than a Stinger, or doesn't live up to a German counterpart. I just love the way this thing looks.
@blackridge14915 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Looks amazing.
@qbanz005 жыл бұрын
It is amazing ...reminds me of Mercedes though
@chrishuber89305 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't pay 50 grand for 300 HP. They should have put in the 3.6 turbo.
@robcarey24115 жыл бұрын
@@chrishuber8930 Neither would I, but these things are selling at dealers for like $33k. That's a deal in my book
@jebril5 жыл бұрын
It looks like a BMW just get that lol
@paperman970811 ай бұрын
This car is super underrated. My parent had a 2000 regal GS and that thing was so amazing. It had the two tone paint with a dark metallic on top and a silver on the bottom It looked so much better with a two tone instead of one solid color. I like the Regal TourX too. Seems like the perfect family vehicle since it's still fun to drive and it doesn't look terrible. Good for anyone that doesn't want an SUV/cross over and wants to have something at least slightly sporty feeling.
@truckercowboyed26385 жыл бұрын
I came for the door closing test.
@michaeldiaz24095 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂
@remyd87675 жыл бұрын
I think he zonked it
@simplistix62195 жыл бұрын
Remy D raiti’s rides!!!!!!!!
@michaeldiaz24095 жыл бұрын
SIMPLISTIX his reviews are good too both of these guys very detail & honest
@ElLebza5 жыл бұрын
If you like door thuds, try the Carfection review of the Lexus UX by Rory from Top Gear.... Lol thank me later.
@Trades465 жыл бұрын
This is actually one of my personal favorite offerings from GM at the moment. It is a good blend of practicality, style, performance and tech all wrapped into one package. Bonus for being AWD as well (hear that Lexus ES?)
@MZBallistic5 жыл бұрын
Buick needs to bring the Grand National back !
@daytonasayswhat93335 жыл бұрын
MZBallistic They should totally make a new retro version of it. I bet it would out sell the mustang and the Camaro
@metalbob33355 жыл бұрын
bring Darth Vadar back !
@darrylrichardson19975 жыл бұрын
Daytona Says What?! lol no it wouldn’t it sadly probably do horribly gm isn’t in the risk taken game these days besides the new corvette
@Chris951mv4 жыл бұрын
Nah the GSX
@MZBallistic4 жыл бұрын
@@Chris951mv GNX you mean?
@ryker-18545 жыл бұрын
Buick is stuck in a hole, if they go to upscale and give everyone what they want then it eats away at Cadillac sales but if they don't do enough then it's called a Malibu so I feel bad for them cause they have so much potential.
@timwarheit49085 жыл бұрын
Exactly. GM's core problem for decades: TOO MANY DAMN BRANDS!!!
@hakeemsd70m5 жыл бұрын
@@timwarheit4908 Honestly, Buick should have got the axe back in 2009 and GM should have kept Pontiac instead. What we got was GM selling out to China. Then again, Thank God there will never be an electric Pontiac.
@ymerejaqualad5 жыл бұрын
this car drives VERY well though. haha. Have you driven a Regal?
@angry-white-men5 жыл бұрын
How? Cadillac is mainly a car for African Americans.
@Lyme704 жыл бұрын
@@angry-white-men Man, that is a dated stereotype. What decade are you in?
@giofromtexas26795 жыл бұрын
Red calipers in the front but not the back... 🤔 that looks highly tacky. Not a good look at all.
@shethjones44945 жыл бұрын
Many cars are like that. Front brakes do.most of the work
@BugOnAChip5 жыл бұрын
Lol like you could afford it anyways
@RaulSanchez-mp4om5 жыл бұрын
@@shethjones4494 lol , what does that have to do with them being painted the same color. It's just cosmetics
@nwinsto6025 жыл бұрын
@@shethjones4494 its stil tacky its like getting two custom rims and two hubs
@StiltsRU9855 жыл бұрын
@@nwinsto602 No, it's nothing like that.
@Wellington_srt105 жыл бұрын
"more than what you get in those useless subcompact SUVs" love that one, thumbs up for that.
@GhostlyVisage043 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with subcompact SUVs? they sell incredibly well so obviously they have a purpose lmao.
@Jacobk665 жыл бұрын
Great review. You always keep it honest! I think rental car when I saw the interior and happy you mentioned that. Don’t hold back!
@davis61235 жыл бұрын
Not really comparable to the Mercedes and Audi and BMW sedans when this starts at $25,000. The GS is only $39,000, which is much less than competitors. So I’d say it’s a perfectly fine interior when you take into account the price.
@rjbiker665 жыл бұрын
Buick does have access to a 20in wheel. The commodore vxr has the 20 inch wheels. Same car
@SPQRTempus5 жыл бұрын
And the VXR comes with a lot more features as standard like: paddle shifters, sunroof, parking assist, adaptive dampers and an on/off button for the auto start/stop.
@MrZFriend5 жыл бұрын
The ride is perfect but yeah the wheels are pretty meh.
@MrZFriend5 жыл бұрын
SPQRTempus the VXR is still with the 2.0T no? That and this has a 9spd automatic which has no trouble choosing and holding gears in the corners. Just point it and go!
@SPQRTempus5 жыл бұрын
@@MrZFriend The Holden Commodore VXR has the same 3.6L V6 as the Regal GS
@neilbaylard52055 жыл бұрын
AWD made in Germany nice!
@Exedorable5 жыл бұрын
Might be the first Buick I seriously like. Great review thx!
@martinlutz54463 жыл бұрын
Mainland Europeans: ah yes, an Opel Insignia Brits: that's a Vauxhall Insignia Australians: that's a Holden Commodore!
@zhelko5 жыл бұрын
loved when you said - useless subcompact suvs! great review.
@GordonGEICO5 жыл бұрын
Most subcompact SUVs cost about half of what this car costs. Useless isn't the right word.
@killastrong5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review. I did an overnight test drive of the Genesis 3.3T and was really impressed. I'm still looking for the right sport sedan. One of the crazy things that was a turn off was that the front cup holders were different sizes. It's a small thing, but when my wife and I ride together, and we both have the same size RTIC cups, that makes it a deal breaker. Now that you've brought this car to my attention, I'll go check it out. Thanks again.
@romanseano5 жыл бұрын
Are you referring to the G80? If you're not too worried about rear seat leg room, and since you were considering the Regal, you should also check out the G70. (For what it's worth, its cupholders, I believe, are identically sized!) I own a Regal, but I also totally get why Genesis is so appealing.
@killastrong5 жыл бұрын
@@romanseano The salesman addy the dealership brought the G70 to my attention. But I have two growing sons. The 13 yr old is already 5'10", so rear legroom is a must. With that being said, My options in the sedan market is limited.
@455LT15 жыл бұрын
@17:37 "There's no adaptive suspension in this car." Adaptive dampers are standard in the GS.
@daytonasayswhat93333 жыл бұрын
He gets so much wrong. He obviously just skims a brochure and gets the videos out as soon as possible for the revenue.
@Tillering1015 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Buick making some sportier models again. Would def like to see that model become a bit more aggressive to compete with S4, M3, Ghibli S Q4, C Class AMG models, etc..
@alexh53434 жыл бұрын
I have that car and the adaptive suspension is much firmer in GS mode than regular mode. The reason why you didn't feel a difference must have been because you rode on smooth pavement. In my area roads are in bad shape and you really feel the difference between modes. This car in snowy condition is awesome with its twin clutch AWD, in GS mode it drives more like a RWD, been very satisfied since June 2018.
@dlivengood595 жыл бұрын
Great review, very professional and informative. We have owned a 2000 regal in the past it was a very reliable good car. I would consider buying another one.
@ShellymanStudios5 жыл бұрын
It's true! Every time I think about a Buick, old people always pop up my head.
@markofexcellence52095 жыл бұрын
I’m in my 20s, that’s not what pops into my head, but 10 years ago I would have thought the same thing
@romanseano5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a personal problem.
@ShellymanStudios5 жыл бұрын
@@romanseano Nah
@ryanlittleton56155 жыл бұрын
This is the only modern Buick I'd consider buying, and one of two GM products that I'd own. This and a C7 Grand Sport. And this is coming from someone who despises GM.
@dave_riots5 жыл бұрын
Buick actually makes the most reliable cars out of all GM manufacturers, according to JD Power. Problem is, their cars aren't all that fun to drive.
@ryanlittleton56155 жыл бұрын
@@dave_riots I wouldn't listen to J.D Power. I like this, but I'd have what's in your profile pic all day every day over the GS.
@marklion3155 жыл бұрын
Don't forget about the cadillac blackwing
@ryanlittleton56155 жыл бұрын
@@marklion315 Certainly a WAYYYY better engine than the old NorthStar.
@ashs33805 жыл бұрын
I'd own both Buick sedans, they're the only cars that are worth buying, and just like you I despise GM with a passion. But these 2 sedans from Buick are a huge value.
@scottsong205 жыл бұрын
$5,000 more expensive? Wait until GM gives you a $15,000 instant rebate...still not worth $40,000!
@remyd87675 жыл бұрын
For $25k I'll take it
@snooplikesbacon5 жыл бұрын
How is it not worth it?
@MrZFriend5 жыл бұрын
$36k before negotiations. Just picked one up in Maryland. Fully loaded.
@MrZFriend5 жыл бұрын
Remy D you’ll take a brand new 300+ HP AWD car for $25k? 🤦🏻♂️ does anyone make one?
@v8_sami5 жыл бұрын
@@MrZFriend still tad bit too much for a Buick
@SomeLazyDr5 жыл бұрын
It reminds you of a rental car because the platform is shared with a Malibu. The Malibu isn't terrible (except maybe reliability). It's pokey, but it rides smooth. The Regal GS seems like an opportunity to double down on refinement, power, and versatility. Might actually make it into a nice car.
@romanseano5 жыл бұрын
The platform itself is shared, but it's designed & built by two completely different teams. There's nothing "rental car" about this is or the previous-gen Regal.
@DANNYN2245 жыл бұрын
This model looks good
@phoenixinfinity5952 жыл бұрын
Years ago bought a 2003 forwork travel bulletproof car sold it 2018 with 148,000 never any problems great car
@rexcho09085 жыл бұрын
I'm 31 years old and seriously thinking of getting this beauty.
@justwatching27425 жыл бұрын
Dude same here
@JDMSwervo20014 жыл бұрын
Boomer
@00_UU5 жыл бұрын
2018+ Regal is an amazing car. I used to drive premium Japanese brands like Lexus and Acura, but I decided to downgrade and got a whooping $14k discount on 2018 Regal Sportback. I love the car! It is heavy and bulky when taking turns, some interior parts are somewhat cheap. But it handles above and beyond luxury. It is a butter-smooth luxury cruiser with extra utility. Bose sound system is great. LED headlights are wonderful. Acceleration is very decent. Fuel economy is about the same as 2014 Acura RDX. But Regal feels very refined. Steering reminds me of driving a Lexus.
@normt54635 жыл бұрын
That is Japanese beating residual right there! Prepaid deprecation!
@deadzone31255 жыл бұрын
Wow who would of thought Buick would make the car that I wanted to be made. Natural asperated v6 no turbo or super charger , just little over 300hp , awd , and a sport back ish trunk that opens like a hatchback
@churchyandfriends5 жыл бұрын
And a six speed manual. Yessir.
@kmeekins41685 жыл бұрын
Right? Everyone is complaining about no turbo. I LOVE that there's no turbo.
@chrishuber89305 жыл бұрын
@@kmeekins4168 yeah but it should have had at least 335 HP like Camaro
@Scotty_B1235 жыл бұрын
Damped AND lined with felt. Fancy AF
@Stressless20235 жыл бұрын
If it don't have felt it needs some help lol
@FoxFaderWorld5 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Car definitely needs help to catch up with some of the European models. Front office wont let Buick do what they really want to. Cant let Buick steal they few customers Caddy has left.
@alpenjodel245 жыл бұрын
This is a european car. It's basically an Opel Insignia.
@Omgiamsotriggered4 жыл бұрын
Deez Nuts no, the whole car is lmao, only thing unique to the US are engines because nobody in europe would buy a V6 in this
@Jasonboyee5 жыл бұрын
That’s a sexy car. I hope Buick does well and make a come back here in the US.
@remyd87675 жыл бұрын
Looks very nice. That's a clean design
@snooplikesbacon5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sofyan for your review on the GS last year, really helped my purchase decision when my town didn't even have one to look at.
@firefox396935 жыл бұрын
Now the Cadillac has killed the ATS, Buick is no longer obligated to keep the Regal subpar anymore. They can make it as good as they want now.
@bahamatodd5 жыл бұрын
Cadillac has the CT5 and CT4 coming.
@jeffs60905 жыл бұрын
Buick isn't doing anything to this car other than putting their badges on it from the Opel factory.
@Taco1911man5 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure that the GS gets adaptive suspension. This GS model needs to have 350hp / 350tq to really stand out from the competition. I drove this car a few months ago and it just lacks power.
@MrGreenelight2 жыл бұрын
I think GM calls it Magnetic Ride Control, instead of adaptive suspension
@mji92085 жыл бұрын
This doesn’t make up for the exit of the Chevy SS. But for people who want a sports sedan who are 100% loyal to GM, they will tolerate this car. And it will suffice until something better comes along.
@princesiraj15 жыл бұрын
It's probably good enough for people who aren't looking at foreign cars like the Kia Stinger GT.
@PeRRXX5 жыл бұрын
Prince Siraj pretty sure this is still a foreign car
@exquisitehubgh21442 жыл бұрын
In Europe it is called Opel, in Britain it is called Vauxhall, in US it is called Buick....it is a cool car....
@Stressless20235 жыл бұрын
This car definitely seems like the sleeper/underdog of the mainstream midsize sedans (what's left of them anyway).
@jebril5 жыл бұрын
Jack of all trades, master of none. It's underrated in the sense that it's better value than dog shit which most people equate Buick to.
@Stressless20235 жыл бұрын
@@jebril I'll agree with the first part of what you said. I don't think most people think of Buick as dog shit though lol... Maybe lame or dumpy, but this car looks neither in my opinion.
@Nimasis5 жыл бұрын
Stinger/G70 over this Regal GS any day
@jonthepilot69245 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I'd keep my IS 350 over it, too.
@streetkiazNewMexico5 жыл бұрын
Looks nice but Kia all the way
@Buc_Stops_Here5 жыл бұрын
Buyers in the market slightly agree. Last year the Stinger outsold the Regal by a little more than 2000 units. Neither was a big seller, with the Regal having just over 14,100 and the Stinger having just over 16,800. Essentially - they were both equally popular (or not, depending on your feeling about these small numbers): gmauthority.com/blog/2019/02/buick-regal-sales-numbers-figures-results-q4-2018/
@Chuckles91919915 жыл бұрын
Agree. Love my GT1 AWD.
@snooplikesbacon5 жыл бұрын
I would've gone with the stinger buuuut there is no Kia dealer in my town so I'm not driving 4 hours to the nearest Kia service center, I have driven both as I own the GS and I find the GS transmission to be much smoother and quick shifting then the Stinger GT, both are great cars but I do love my GS despite it having some cons
@MrZFriend5 жыл бұрын
I just picked one up and wringed it out last weekend! Finally got the AWD to bite and the sort of rev matching/gear holding when laying in to it is quite satisfying. Btw I picked it up fully loaded for $36k. Power is great for the cost. The GM infotainment is trash but the handling does the trick!
@MrZFriend5 жыл бұрын
Posted an exhaust video with much better audio on my you tube channel. Sounds great but really wakes up above 3000rpm.
@eskimocheeks99115 жыл бұрын
@@MrZFriend That's your horsepower waking up without the turbo, which is actually good, since turbo's nuke your cars engine.
@richki.245 жыл бұрын
I think the current Buick line-up is pretty good ...... was considering a Regal Sportback in AWD but came across a 2018 Camaro 1SS for under $33,000
@Jesus-eb8yk5 жыл бұрын
I think I’ll ever buy a car but I like to watch you’re reviews 👍
@hacim22585 жыл бұрын
I actually like this car
@JackassZeWickedChipz5 жыл бұрын
always so excited to see this guys review LOL
@robertallen18575 жыл бұрын
He's always negative no matter what car
@liveinthesky31185 жыл бұрын
@Robert Allen I agree with most of the things he points out and I'm not a nit picking type of person. You might be easily impressed by things that really aren't all that impressive so he seems very negative to you.
@khailils4465 жыл бұрын
@@robertallen1857 that's not true
@MrDjdanv5 жыл бұрын
What about him justifying his poor tesla model 3 fit & finish?
@mitchellsteindler5 жыл бұрын
Why do you want a bigger screen? Seems yo show everything you need without being intrusive.
@chronos45735 жыл бұрын
There are ECU tuning options and engineered intake options available for this car. I have done this on my 2017 GS and it makes a noticeable difference. I have the 20 inch wheels on my 2017 and I would not recommend it, the 19s won't tranmit as much shock and tire noise from such a huge contact patch. Although they look real nice, up until my wife curbed them 🤔
@ritzyhomes1 Жыл бұрын
Women. ☕️
@RomaneMaticaliseGordon5 жыл бұрын
I never thought I would ever say this about a Buick but it actually looks decent exterior wise.
@shethjones44945 жыл бұрын
Where have you been for last decade? The last regal was good looking. And lacrosse
@PeRRXX5 жыл бұрын
Buick has been building some good looking cars, really all of GM has been after 2010
@728GT5 жыл бұрын
So much shade in this video 😂
@shethjones44945 жыл бұрын
That's how it is for every American brand he reviews
@728GT5 жыл бұрын
@@shethjones4494 *mediocre brand
@vidalmcneal48375 жыл бұрын
He is extremely nitpicky in his reviews, I watched one where he complained that the vehicle being reviewed came with traditional keys verses a wireless key fob and push button start.
@728GT5 жыл бұрын
@@vidalmcneal4837 it's 2019.. that really isn't a nitpick anymore.
@vidalmcneal48375 жыл бұрын
@@728GT so if a car does not have push button start are you not going to use the car?
@Evolve8165 жыл бұрын
I love this channel, them outtakes though... HILARIOUS!!!! You do such a great job. 3 year subscriber here.
@LondonHasFallin5 жыл бұрын
I think it's better for the rear windows to be only one-touch down. Because I can totally see a parent crushing their child's finger if the windows go up automatic... I'm not saying the parent can't do it manually; just if the windows were automatic up it wouldn't stop as compared to someone doing it manually.
@AlexGfromsocal5 жыл бұрын
These reviews are definitely becoming more nitpicky about everything. 8 inch touch screen is fine for the average person. Just cause you drive a Tesla with a giant screen and no buttons doesn't mean every other car should have one
@tjk92635 жыл бұрын
I hate Tesla. They have good performance but the interior is awful....totally sucks
@Beyondthelensproductions5 жыл бұрын
Good review but I prefer the manual shifting in the gear shifter. Not a fan of the paddles on the steering wheel.
@sonofrobert5 жыл бұрын
This is almost 4300 lbs. My VW Golf Sportwagen is 3200 lbs and with the 1.8t 6sd, I have gotten 39mpg. 21cf cargo box and fully loaded for camping had plenty of passing power. 170hp, 200 torque and it moves really quick. 27k for the '15 SE with nice options.
@bahamatodd4 жыл бұрын
Not correct. It weighs 3800 lbs.
@thabisomaleka39335 жыл бұрын
Opel should introduce the Insignia features to their Grandland X & Astra. In South Africa 🇿🇦 people who buy sedans go for German brands
@MrZFriend5 жыл бұрын
Thabiso Maleka they already did. Look up the “Saturn” Astra.
@ericb9505 жыл бұрын
Cool car, I hate turbos, might go check this one out. Feels very practical.
@matthewharhai40395 жыл бұрын
Wow, that V6 seems impressive! I am a Mazda customer and fan but my family always owned GM. How does this V6 compare with the Mazda 6 Turbo engine??
@phantom13504 жыл бұрын
European version does have the 360° camera, automatic parking assistant, pedal shifters and heated rear seats. I don't know why they didn't include it in the Buick ...
@blackchecker20093 жыл бұрын
Steering Wheel Heated and Cooled same with that Drink-box thing and induction‘s charge System for phone , a very good Head-up Display, Cooled seats in front & rear and fron seat‘s are to with massage function
@riverexplorer5 жыл бұрын
Sportback was a model of the AMC Hornet in the early 1970's. it was essentially a wagon.
@labounti4 жыл бұрын
I would sport this. It's a well rounded vehicle. It has everything I look for in a sedan. Currently own a Q50s
@Antwan.Frazier5 жыл бұрын
Seems like a luxury car with a lot of cut corners
@jamesabarela5 жыл бұрын
I actually had a Buick as a rental (mid size SUV) and I was quite surprised!!! Although the interior dash and touch screen felt cheaply made, it still looked nice and had bright clear displays. I fell in love with the front .LE.D daytime running lights that also doubled as blinkers and would turn amber once activated. I loved the all around L.E.D taillights. Thats one thing I dont like about this car. You cant mix incadescent and l.e.d you just can't. It lools cheap and like you cut corners. So there are some pros and cons.
@cad1llacstatus5 жыл бұрын
20” wheels ? I guess he don’t drive anywhere on the north east 😂
@remyd87675 жыл бұрын
Why?
@zero2sixty2445 жыл бұрын
Remy D i believe he’s referring to low profile tires being terrible in snow. They’re not fun to drive on my vehicle in the snow or rain. Wheels also get eaten by curbs
@modmatt15 жыл бұрын
@@zero2sixty244 And potholes. At just a few months old, I hit a pothole on NY roads that created a bulbble in the sidewall on my Mazda6's 19" low profile tires last winter. Can't imagine even lower profile tires. Maybe I should have gotten that Crosstrek even though it felt (and was) so slow on the testdrive?
@zero2sixty2445 жыл бұрын
modmatt1 forgot about that! I have 19” on my 14 Malibu LTZ and bubbled the sideway driving in DC. Only had 13k miles on it at the time
@bosccoh5 жыл бұрын
Andrew K potholes mainly, larger profile rims are more likely to bend or chip when you hit a pothole at high speed...it’s unfortunate
@parkermesch65225 жыл бұрын
First time viewer here. Solid review. I like how raw you get on the missing or lacking items. Subscribed
@qwezesony20065 жыл бұрын
I wish I could design these sport sedans. I like the look of the last generation Regal GS 😢
@TomahawkDan5 жыл бұрын
I have an awd 2016 Regal T and I’m in love with it. Thought I would hate the 2.0T but I ended loving it more than a V6
@nathanminer68905 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing us the “lesser known” options. Might end up being a good bargain if they don’t sell. Like the exterior design and seats.
@jebril5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it'll be a good deal when the price is slashed but even then you have to think of reliability and the overall quality of this car compared to competitors. It's hard to justify buying this car between the Accord and Camry and then the higher luxury end German cars. It sits right in between thrm but can't measure up against any of them.
@standyourground99733 жыл бұрын
@@jebril This thing is head and shoulders better than a Camry. You don't get premium ride quality and sound insulation in a Corolla or Camry. Maybe their full size offering or something from Lexus
@NGMonocrom2 жыл бұрын
13:22 ~ I really wanted to like this car. Fantastic sleeper. Nice level of performance. Put in _some_ effort in tracking one down in great condition. But not too much effort. Easily live with it as a daily driver for easily a decade.... Except for the engine. GM's older 3.8L V6 is one of the best engines that GM ever made! No joking, no sarcasm. If you need a car but are on an extremely tight budget, find a just over 100,000 mile GM full-size car with the 3.8L in it. You can find decent ones for right around $3,000. Then, GM replaced it with one of the absolute worst engines the company has ever made! RUN away from the 3.6L V6. That thing is beyond awful. Won't last. Have fun getting it repaired, often. Another good-looking design by GM, absolutely ruined by the 3.6L.
@halmeer84934 жыл бұрын
In Germany you will get this car as a Opel Insignia GSi with 260 HP and after the facelift 230 HP. The old Insignia OPC (VXR) had a V6 with over 3 liters and 325 HP. I want the old engines back or the newer ones with more HP. Some models by Opel, Vauxhall, Buick and Holden look very similar.
@vczs3 жыл бұрын
Older one had a 2.8L Turbo clocked at 260hp for regular one and 325hp for OPC model. Other engines were 2.0 Turbo and 2.0 CDTI/CDTI Bi-turbo.
@halmeer84933 жыл бұрын
@@vczs Yes, you are right 😊
@jaquesspot4 жыл бұрын
Love the shots fired at the Useless Mini SUVs 🤣❤
@EchoSigma65 жыл бұрын
This is a good looking car, love the sport back feature. I wish Hyundai went in this design direction of their new Sonata, the updated version to me is not as nice. This version at $44k is expensive and if you add all those power upgrades from the Cadillac and options as Sofyan suggested then this would sticker in low to mid $50k, that is too expensive. Agreed that a Napa brown or dark red leather interior would make this car stand out.
@MarquisBMax5 жыл бұрын
Screen could of been bigger but I'm loving how clear that screen look
@tannerclark53745 жыл бұрын
never miss the chance to bash CUVs
@BlkFireHawk4275 жыл бұрын
Can't believe they missed or forgot the paddle shifters on the steering wheel , that is a huge loss! Love the outtakes at the end, keep them coming
@ALEX-sh3tx5 жыл бұрын
This is the only GM vehicle I would buy....it's really nice plus it has 16% off MSRP (for all Buick vehicles)
@jmasoncars44525 жыл бұрын
I'd take the fusion sport.
@ALEX-sh3tx5 жыл бұрын
@@jmasoncars4452 yeah, I had a fusion sport for a while it was fun
@jmasoncars44525 жыл бұрын
@Silver N Black Mopar it's definitely much newer but I'm not sure that it's much nicer.
@bahamatodd5 жыл бұрын
@jmasoncar s The Fusion is barely any quicker since it weighs over 300 lbs more. 4200 lbs mentioned in the video is not correct. The GS weighs 3800 lbs.
@ALEX-sh3tx5 жыл бұрын
@@bahamatodd Google says it weighs 4,200 lbs don't lie
@DMT2675 жыл бұрын
This is our new Commodore in Australia. Not going as well as most thought it would, but I must say i like it myself.
@sivart545 жыл бұрын
I picked up an '18 GS a few months ago for a fantastic deal. Car is legit.
@ChillKenny5 жыл бұрын
how much
@sivart545 жыл бұрын
@@ChillKenny 36k
@donellclemons21954 жыл бұрын
A slight refresh would make this an really good car. Add paddle shifters and have matching color calipers, it could be a contender.
@tywilliams69385 жыл бұрын
I love the bloopers at the end😂
@brianjoyce90405 жыл бұрын
Honest and to the point even if he likes many things about a car, will indicate shortcomings. Good job
@sukhrajjhawar66445 жыл бұрын
They need to put some power in like genesis did around 375 to 400 same thing that’s why Cadillac ATS failed they needed a mid level 350 hp like bmw 340i not everyone can afford v
@TalismanPHX5 жыл бұрын
Okay, the blanks on the console and dash are for Euro and Chinese market versions, and the stretched wheelbase Chinese market executive Regal . Remember, the Regal is made under contract by Peugeot now that Opel is owned by the French. The turbo 4 is gone because of that manufacturing deal, and why it has the V6 now. And the fixation on all LED tail lights.... it is a nice car. However, that manufacturing deal doesn't go on long.... Buick is going to need to design vehicles with Cadillac and Chevy domestically, or specifically engineer cars for the Chinese market... like the Envision or the Korean designed/built Encore....
@riverexplorer5 жыл бұрын
Sportback was a model of the AMC Hornet in the early 1970's. it was essentially a wagon. I don't think this was an Audi term, as it predates them.
@tonywellington78545 жыл бұрын
buick is still in business??
@normyt22935 жыл бұрын
These are buy 1 get 1 free at your local Buick dealer.
@JDMHaze5 жыл бұрын
NORMY T2 Pretty much, or probably have big ass numbers on the side saying "$15,000 off msrp!!!"
@ALEX-sh3tx5 жыл бұрын
@@JDMHaze it's actually 16% off as advertised on their website
@JDMHaze5 жыл бұрын
Trenton_ A as usual lol
@ALEX-sh3tx5 жыл бұрын
@@JDMHaze nothing is funny and I don't care for the negative ass comment
@bloopbloop20195 жыл бұрын
I love ur profile pic!! 😍😍🚘
@ericsgarage99334 жыл бұрын
this regal makes more power than my 1971 skylark with a 350 v8 in it. damn.
@brianbuchert63823 жыл бұрын
My car was an 1969 olds cutlass with the 350 rocket came with 310 stock from the factory it seamed fast in the 1980s because all I could race was a bunch of 5.0 Cameros and trans ams, and yes my olds destroyed 5.0 stangs all day long!!