1996 Buick Regal Custom review from North America
"I've been very impressed with the reliability and performance of this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The spark plug wires failed at roughly 200,000km.
The driver's seat wore out and became uncomfortable at under 90,000km.
General comments?
The handling of the car leaves something to be desired.
The sound system was an unexpected surprise, better quality speakers and sound than I expected from the car.
There is ample room in both the front and rear seats and trunk, all creature comforts have performed beyond expectations.
Despite sub-standard maintenance records and sometimes questionable treatment, this car has far exceeded my expectations in terms of reliability. I now take much better care of it, but it still won't quit.
No major repairs have ever been necessary, I've never had any work done beyond replacing the plug wires and routine maintenance. Even the battery hasn't died in the 5 years I've owned the car.
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| R.I.P. My Buick |
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| Really badly designed car around an surprisingly decent drive train |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 238000 kilometres |
| Previous car | GMC 1/2 Ton |
| Date of Entry | 8th April, 2005 |