1981 Buick Regal Limited review from North America
"It's so good, I can't sum it up in one sentence"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear Springs were shot causing the car to wobble badly when I got it. We replaced the front springs, front shocks, tires, and almost everything else before we realized it had to be the back springs.
In April of last year the motor went. Unsure why, but just died when going home from Saskatoon. I replaced the old 267 V8 with a 350 V8.
Front Right control arm needed replacing.
Exhaust needed replacing due to the fact the old exhaust didn't line up with the new headers from the new motor. Instead of the quite ones I had before I put Glass Bottles on.
General comments?
This car is my first car I owned and has done me well.
Traveled fast with the 267 and now even faster with the 350, or so the speeding tickets say.
Interior is very comfortable, nice cushioned seats.
Lots of room for hauling stuff, which is good considering I cart a lot of stuff around fairly often.
Glass T-Roofs give my car a nice look to it and a nice ride during the summer.
Little bit of rust, but the performance makes up for what the looks lack.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 5th March, 2005 |