Comments on: GM Prices 2011 Buick Regal http://gmauthority.com/blog/2010/01/gm-prices-2011-buick-regal/ General Motors News, Rumors, Reviews, Forums Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:37:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Alex Luft http://gmauthority.com/blog/2010/01/gm-prices-2011-buick-regal/comment-page-1/#comment-13340 Alex Luft Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:43:08 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=2005#comment-13340 Well, the Verano does have European roots -- it's a Delta II, which was -- for the most part -- developed in Germany and sits in the new Astra (as well as the Cruse, as you're well aware). But again, I think these cars are stopgap products -- especially the Regal, which brings complete discontinuity to the Buick brand. Is the Tri-Shield a luxury brand, is it mainstream, is it going after Lexus or BMW? I'm not sure, but one thing's for sure: all but one company have tried and (miserably) failed to compete in the "in between"/premium segment. That one company that has succeeded is Acura, and that's only due to the fact that all of its vehicles share two common platforms (TSX/RDX and TL/RL/MDX/ZDX) on a global scale. Well, the Verano does have European roots — it’s a Delta II, which was — for the most part — developed in Germany and sits in the new Astra (as well as the Cruse, as you’re well aware). But again, I think these cars are stopgap products — especially the Regal, which brings complete discontinuity to the Buick brand. Is the Tri-Shield a luxury brand, is it mainstream, is it going after Lexus or BMW? I’m not sure, but one thing’s for sure: all but one company have tried and (miserably) failed to compete in the “in between”/premium segment. That one company that has succeeded is Acura, and that’s only due to the fact that all of its vehicles share two common platforms (TSX/RDX and TL/RL/MDX/ZDX) on a global scale.

]]> By: Wilson http://gmauthority.com/blog/2010/01/gm-prices-2011-buick-regal/comment-page-1/#comment-13334 Wilson Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:12:53 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=2005#comment-13334 I could definitely see the GS priced around 35k, maybe if we're lucky it'll be less. In general pricing seems to be pretty competitive with cars like the TSX that it competes with. That said, i think the powertrain lacks a little bit in comparison with Honda's brilliant 4 cylinder offerings. I'm desperate to drive a 2.0T Regal to see what I think. The smaller Buick is the Verano and you're definitely right about its pricing. But I wonder if it will drive as well as the Regal with its European roots. It will be interesting to see... I could definitely see the GS priced around 35k, maybe if we’re lucky it’ll be less. In general pricing seems to be pretty competitive with cars like the TSX that it competes with. That said, i think the powertrain lacks a little bit in comparison with Honda’s brilliant 4 cylinder offerings. I’m desperate to drive a 2.0T Regal to see what I think.

The smaller Buick is the Verano and you’re definitely right about its pricing. But I wonder if it will drive as well as the Regal with its European roots. It will be interesting to see…

]]> By: JBsC6 http://gmauthority.com/blog/2010/01/gm-prices-2011-buick-regal/comment-page-1/#comment-13332 JBsC6 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:57:42 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=2005#comment-13332 <p>I think the new smaller buick is a better vehicle to purchase unless the new Regal GS comes in at 30 grand..base msrp...</p> <p>I love the Regal GS looks and the 255hp 292 lb/ft of torque motor it has...and at a base price of 30 grand I think its a steal..</p> <p>less so at 40 grand though...</p> <p>Maybe 33 grand is the right number...for a base price for such a good looking vehicle..</p> <p>I believe the turbo 220hp version was recently tested and had an as tested price of 28700 by autoblog...(and at that price they were duly impressed with what was being offered) </p> <p>Whats the name of the new buick slotting in below the regal? I can't remember but whatever it is...I believe its a better value starting at 21 grand...compared to the base 2.4 liter regal....(non turbo) </p> <p>Just my opinion... </p> I think the new smaller buick is a better vehicle to purchase unless the new Regal GS comes in at 30 grand..base msrp…

I love the Regal GS looks and the 255hp 292 lb/ft of torque motor it has…and at a base price of 30 grand I think its a steal..

less so at 40 grand though…

Maybe 33 grand is the right number…for a base price for such a good looking vehicle..

I believe the turbo 220hp version was recently tested and had an as tested price of 28700 by autoblog…(and at that price they were duly impressed with what was being offered)

Whats the name of the new buick slotting in below the regal? I can’t remember but whatever it is…I believe its a better value starting at 21 grand…compared to the base 2.4 liter regal….(non turbo)

Just my opinion…

]]> By: Wilson http://gmauthority.com/blog/2010/01/gm-prices-2011-buick-regal/comment-page-1/#comment-13306 Wilson Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:49:36 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=2005#comment-13306 I think some of the best tests for GM's product, and especially cars like the Regal and LaCrosse, will be to measure the second generations against the current product. Have you driven a Saturn Aura? I haven't driven the Regal yet but look forward to comparing it to the Aura since that is the car it essentially replaces. I think some of the best tests for GM’s product, and especially cars like the Regal and LaCrosse, will be to measure the second generations against the current product.

Have you driven a Saturn Aura? I haven’t driven the Regal yet but look forward to comparing it to the Aura since that is the car it essentially replaces.

]]> By: Chevylover http://gmauthority.com/blog/2010/01/gm-prices-2011-buick-regal/comment-page-1/#comment-11719 Chevylover Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:47:02 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=2005#comment-11719 <p>Not a bad car. Not too thrilling though. </p> Not a bad car. Not too thrilling though.

]]> By: 2011 Buick LaCrosse Drops 3.0L V6, Keeps 2.4L Ecotec And 3.6L V6 | GM Authority http://gmauthority.com/blog/2010/01/gm-prices-2011-buick-regal/comment-page-1/#comment-2023 2011 Buick LaCrosse Drops 3.0L V6, Keeps 2.4L Ecotec And 3.6L V6 | GM Authority Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:52:48 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=2005#comment-2023 [...] a non six-cylinder engine. In fact, the Ecotec – which will also be the base engine for the upcoming Buick Regal – achieves up to a healthy 30 mpg on the highway, while offering 182 horses and 172 [...] [...] a non six-cylinder engine. In fact, the Ecotec – which will also be the base engine for the upcoming Buick Regal – achieves up to a healthy 30 mpg on the highway, while offering 182 horses and 172 [...]

]]> By: By The Numbers: US – Buick – February 2010 | GM Authority http://gmauthority.com/blog/2010/01/gm-prices-2011-buick-regal/comment-page-1/#comment-2005 By The Numbers: US – Buick – February 2010 | GM Authority Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:18:07 +0000 http://gmauthority.com/blog/?p=2005#comment-2005 [...] end of tunnel, as Buick will be getting an infusion of new models in the near future! The upcoming Buick Regal sedan, wagon, and (possibly) coupe are destined to color the brand’s sales charts in green ink. And [...] [...] end of tunnel, as Buick will be getting an infusion of new models in the near future! The upcoming Buick Regal sedan, wagon, and (possibly) coupe are destined to color the brand’s sales charts in green ink. And [...]

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