1981 Buick Regal Limited review from North America
"I got taken buying this car, I think this was the cause of Adam Sandler's ode to my car song"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear frame rails and the backing plates rusting out were a problem with these cars.
I had both problems as well as the wheel cylinders and brake lines.
Both gas lines were replaced and the gas tank always leaked.
The water pump was replaced twice and the radiator needed replacing when the car died.
The rocker panel trim was always falling off and the horn always cut out.
The timing chain was the reason the car is in the wrecking yard as I speak.
The floors were rusted out.
The instrument cluster was replaced and the windshield was cracked.
General comments?
I would love another 1981 Buick Regal, but in better condition and one I don't have to do a lot of work on.
Body wise the car looked good, but always look for the rear frame rails going and always check for floors and rear backing plates rusting out on the GM G bodies.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.4L (267) with a 5.0L 4 bbl Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 160000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2002 |