The Buick Verano served the brand well at a time when Americans were thinking and buying smaller amid an economic recession and soaring fuel prices. However, times have changed. The economy continues to rebound and gasoline is once again a fairly cheap commodity.
So, what happens to a 2016 Buick Verano will just 229 miles on it? It sells for a low, low price.
The Drive spotted this unloved 2016 Verano at a clean title auction where it went for the measly sum of $16,000. It’s a brand new car after sitting untouched on a dealership lot for over a year.
The Verano itself has been sent to the automotive graveyard for good, too, as the 2017 Buick Encore becomes the brand’s entry-level vehicle. It also happens to be a crossover… which, is, well, the hot thing these days if you weren’t aware. Despite its killing, it set sales records in Canada last year, however.
Would $16,000 make a deal for you? Or are there better ways to spend $16,000?
Comments
” However, times have changed” is only one reason it failed. The concept/execution was also poor IMHO. I test drove a loaner a couple of times while my ’11 Lacrosse was being serviced as I was in the market to replace my wife’s ancient Pontiac Grand Prix. The rear seat room and poor mpg for the size made me go with a ’14 Focus Titanium which was loaded and still 4-5k$ less than a lesser equipped Verano.
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Shocked to be an unloved entry-level Buick.
(I think I can stop now)
🙂
Just never cared for this car. It’s bland styling, old engine, poor MPG, cramped back seat and lack of certain features like power seat recliners made it a pretender in the near luxury field. I wouldn’t have even paid 12K for it!
As a previous owner, I can attest it is mediocre at best. The handling was absolutely horrible; it was extremely noisy and high frequency vibration made the car feel poorly engineered and constructed.
As a current owner, I completely disagree with the above assessment. I have found the handling is excellent. It is much better than my previous Buick, and better than any car I have driven. The only noise I could ever hear is when I revved the engine. I had many people ride in this car and say that it is the quietest they have ever been in. I even have a moonroof, which I didn’t want, and the car is still quieter than my 2007 Lucerne. I also have never had a vibration problem of any kind. High frequency vibration is often caused by a slightly unbalanced wheel. Yes, the backseat leg room is tight and the gas mileage isn’t great for the size of car, but it is exceptionally reliable, which was exactly what I was looking for in a car.
I agree with you. I have a 2013. Love my Verano.
I agree with the quietness. That was one thing they did right on these cars. Getting in and out of the back seat of my friend’s 2014 was a royal pain thought and I stick to my assessment of the old 2.4 engine, mileage and the bland styling however.
I considered an unloved verano. But decided on a CPO regal turbo.
Having more trucks and SUVs than cars has really paid off for GM.
The fact that they didn’t throw full sized SUVs out the window, was the best move GM ever made.
My local GMC Buick dealer has tons of these “new” Veranos.
http://www.wrightgmcbuick.com/VehicleDetails/new-2014-Buick-Verano-4dr_Sdn-Wexford-PA/2318464973
Our 2023 was very quiet. It got an average of 24mpg mostly in the city. On trips it got 34. That’s not bad. The seats were a bit narrow for a large man. It was basically a better, heavier, quieter Chevy with a great standard radio. Buick’s sedans were too close together in interior room. Nobody wants a compact sedan in 2017 with crossovers selling at the same price.
I own 2012. Things I dont like. Steering wheel only two adjustable positions. Small front windows next to windshield block vision. Powee on driver seat does not go high enough for me. Back seats space really bad. Had issue 6 months ago for no reason the right front bumper popped out. Thank God the dealer fixed it free. Overall would not recommend this car.
Add to the list is GM’s failure to update and/or refresh the car during its entire life span.
wife has a 2012 bought new, 95,000 miles, never a single issue, she had a toyota corolla,test drove the Buick, hurried back to the dealership to get rid of the toyota