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I've been a man all my life. When I was launched to your GM worker price reduction (by way of marriage), it rather significantly sealed the deal. Here is a bit secret. Just before I was married I owned the old-fashioned GM credit card that allow you to create up nest egg for any reduction while in the selling price of a new auto. From the late 1990s early 2000s when GM sent out notices to switch your card over, I didn't. What they were attempting to accomplish was restrict client to implementing either the GM worker discount or the GM credit card incentives (not both). Wisely (basically for the reason that I was lazy), I hung on to each.


Style and Appearance

I possess the 2002 Buick Regal GS 4-door sedan, Joseph Abboud Edition. Joe is definitely a Boston-Born clothing designer; I'm not sure how he worked the manage GM for that specific addition.

The Regal is white with light sandrift trim around the bottom. It's a striking two-toned leather interior, affluent in Abboud signature emblems. The flow in the layout is rounding, warm and inviting. Pretty classy. Pretty much Lexus-ish. Quite simply, the motor vehicle is incredibly trouble-free around the eyes.

Score: four.5 of 5

Engine; Acceleration, Pace and Quickness

This 240 horsepower, V6, 3.8L engine with Supercharger is stunningly swift. I recall when I check drove the car or truck as well as salesperson told me to punch it. We have been on I-70 and I pushed the pedal towards the floor. There was no hesitation; the car shocked me and accelerated forward; I needed to swerve to the parallel lane to help keep from hitting the motor vehicle in front of me. I was not expecting that variety of acceleration from a Buick. Over the final three ? years the car or truck has not lost any on the speed. I have buried the speedometer at 120 mph without a difficulty. If I recall effectively the rpm were someplace about six. I actually timed the 0 to 60 benchmark and netted six.eight seconds. My co-worker has a Pontiac Grand Prix and continually insulted my Buick on quickness. I will finish this area by saying he had spend money on me dinner.

Score: five of 5


Handling

The GS comes with the GT suspension and 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. The stock Goodyear Eagle tires were inadequate for automobile. I place up with them for about two years then changed over way more aggressive tire (that's an alternative assessment). Even with all the stodgy tires, this can be no sports activities motor vehicle. It isn't poor, nevertheless it is simply not meant to take tight, free-way ramps at 65 mph. I utilised to get a Chevy Berretta GT and it could consider individuals curves like butter although a scorching knife (reverse that). Nevertheless, in contrast to my wife's van and my son's SUV, the GS Regal performs like Camero ninja 250 fairing. The variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering (GM's MagnaSteer) is actual and taut.

The engine is front wheel drive having a four-speed automatic transmission, and includes a heavy-duty unit to take care of the extra torque. The vehicle is outfitted traction handle. I'm no expert in this area. I can just state that during the Ohio snow, it still loses traction (somewhat of the bummer).

When I score this region I break it into six elements:

Score - Managing (dry) with stock tires 2

Score - Managing (dry) with aggressive tires 4

Score - Handling in contrast to sports activities automobile 3

Score - Managing in its class 4.5

Score - Dealing with in rain 3

Score - Managing in snow two.5


Braking

The vehicle is outfitted with ABS moreover for the traction control. The brakes are nippy and reputable. I've had no challenges. Almost always brake difficulties are pronounced (not frequently); At this time all I can say is definitely the rotors are in wonderful shape, wear very well, plus the pads have tons of lifestyle left (32K). Oh yeah, she abruptly stops when needed. The touring bundle comes with larger front brake rotors to velocity braking response.

Score: 5 of 5


Ride

The ride can be a bit stiffer that expected, but on the smooth road the car or truck glides just in addition to it performs. Soft and fairly. Just what you assume from a Buick.

Score five of 5


Interior / Toys / Comfort

Nice leather accents inside. The steering wheel and also the shifter (in addition to the seats) are two-tone leather. The bucket seats are comfy for long trips but when you want to play sportster, neglect it. You get tossed close to. Right here is usually a listing of the toys;

Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Power Door Locks
Power Steering
Power Windows
Tilt Wheel
Single Compact Disc
Monsoon Stereo Premium Sound
Leather
Dual Energy Seats
Sliding Sun Roof
OnStar
Gran Touring Package
Abboud Package
Dual Front Air Bags
LH Front Side Airbag
Power Mirrors
Auto Headlight Dimmer
Remote Access
Dual Heated Seats
Dual Climate Control
Low Tire Pressure indication

The steering wheel homes the radio/CD controls such that the driver can alter volume, station, tracks and so forth. with out taking their eyes off the street. The instruments cluster is effective and easy to read through, but lacks an oil stress indicator. I use carpet mats, but I've observed that the carpet doesn't hold up extremely properly without the need of the mat.

Score 4 of 5


Roominess

If you happen to be a driver that's 6' or significantly less and the front seat passenger is about the same, you happen to be in good form. The front is roomy for even more substantial many people, but this subtracts through the space within the back seat. I have been while in the back for long journeys and I need to say it can be extremely comfortable with loads of leg area (regular height driver).

Score four of 5 (not effective for tall driver/back seat leg space).


Trunk

The spare tire is a donut and I tend not to like a donut. This implies that if you need to carry a ordinary sized spare you take up precious trunk room. I like a large trunk and the Regal only has an typical sized trunk to begin.

Score three of 5


Reliability

I have only had 1 challenge. The supercharger pulley locked up. The dealer identified as it a fluke. Repaired at no charge.

Score four.5 of 5


Sweet Stuff

The Monsoon stereo is quite great. It's 6 balanced speakers. Consists of distinctive tones for Jazz, Rock, County, Talk Radio, etc., but no equalizer.

Power sliding sun roof with sun visor. Tilts up and down also. This could be substantially cooler if I was not married……

Tire pressure indicator - activates when tire pressure (compared to your other three) is lower. Saves a great deal wear in your tires. Wonderful Characteristic.

Leather….feels good

Score - Just for the enjoyable of it


Mileage

I authentic shocker. 19 mpg city, 29 mpg highway. My commute is 50/50 and I typical 24.three mpg. I believe this is only a 12 gallon tank, so I even now fill up too routinely; desires a larger tank.

Score three.5 of 5


Value

The sticker selling price was $29,900 (with delivery). I acquired $3,500 in rebates, a $3,100 GM employee price reduction, and $3,000 GM credit card low cost. I took the extended warranty along with the (that has a bit considerably more haggling) value out the door was about $20,000 with tax. At current the book value is about $12,000. Had I paid typical rate and financed the car, I'd probably be top-heavy at the moment. Unfortunately, GM autos just never hold their worth. This implies that you must hold on towards the vehicle to get a prolonged time.

As a employed auto, these puppies are going for about $11 to 13,000 as of July, 2005.

Score (for me) five of 5

Score (basic public) 3 of 5