New car content - 2011 Buick Regal Turbo - NO, I am not 67 years old...

[PlatinumGLS]

EDIT - SEE POST 131 FOR SOME ACCIDENT PHOTOS

Well, our 2008 Jetta SE lease was up a couple weeks ago and we have found our replacement...2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo (T06) and includes the following:

CXL Turbo #6 Features

In addition to its racing-inspired engine, this Turbo offer an available Interactive Drive Control System that gives you three selectable modes that adjust suspension, steering, throttle and transmission settings in real time to personalize your driving experience.

All standard features, with the addition or substitution of:

* Interactive Drive Control System with Sport, Tour and Standard modes
* 19" wheels
* Power sunroof
* Dual-Stage Frontal and Side-Impact Air Bags with rear seat mounted thorax 8
* Audio system feature, harman/kardon 320-watt, 9-speaker system
* Headlamps, Bi-XenonHigh-Intensity Discharge (HID) projector beam with flash-to-pass feature and automatic on and off

Standard features included:

* 2.0L ECOTEC® DOHC 4-cylinder engine
* 6-speed automatic transmission
* StabiliTrak, stability control system with brake assist
* Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control
* AM/FM/XM stereo system with CD and MP3 player
* Audio system feature, USB port with iPod connectivity
* Bluetooth for Phone 3
* XM Radio 6
* OnStar 4
* Heated driver and front passenger seats
* Seat adjuster, driver 8-way power
* Seat adjuster, driver 4-way power lumbar
* Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way power
* Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way power lumbar
* Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and cruise controls
* Rear Parking Assist
* Power outlet, 120-volt

The dealer was awesome (Superior Buick/GMC in Dearborn) and the owner of the dealership delivered the car to my house personally. Talk about customer service! Plus, with the GM employee discount +$1,000 owner loyalty, our lease payments are not much higher than the Jetta lease.

Sorry for the bad pictures...car was just dropped off like 30 minutes ago...

[Jordan 191]

Nice lookin'.

[Nourdmrolnmt]

How much of a better car is it than the VW it replaced?

[Here's Johnny]

Interesting new car, what are your first impressions with the motor?

[Mosbius Designs]

Awesome. I drove a non-turbo a few weeks ago and loved it. I'm seriously going to consider a GS in the future.

[PlatinumGLS]

How much of a better car is it than the VW it replaced?

Multitudes. And that is nothing against the MKV Jetta...this is just a MUCH better car.

[PlatinumGLS]

Nice lookin'.

Thanks!

Interesting new car, what are your first impressions with the motor?

Obviously, hasn't broken in so I haven't really gotten on it yet but it has LOTS of torque!

Awesome. I drove a non-turbo a few weeks ago and loved it. I'm seriously going to consider a GS in the future.

A GS would have been awesome but we couldn't wait and hopefully someone will come out with a performance chip that will push this turbo to GS power

[Notch__Johnson]

Congrats!

I saw one in red that looked really sharp. Its a nice car

[Chapel]

that little T badge is standard?
also, no man pedal? shame on you

[PlatinumGLS]

Congrats!

I saw one in red that looked really sharp. Its a nice car

Thanks!

that little T badge is standard?
also, no man pedal? shame on you

Yes, the "T" badge is standard on turbo versions.

Good luck finding a manual...plus, my wife was against that idea anyway. But I do have the Aprilia for when I want to use a clutch and shift my own gears

[VTECeateR]

I hope it's better...a Jetta 2.5 SE is probably $10k less. I liked this car until I read the C&D review. Looks good and I wish you luck with it!

Interior pics?

[konkomania]

Awesome! My buddy and I were looking at a few last weekend and I really fell in love with the Turbo. I really want to take one out for a drive. I love those wheels too!

[curvedinfinity]

Super grats! I loved the non-turbo I drove.

[PlatinumGLS]

I hope it's better...a Jetta 2.5 SE is probably $10k less. I liked this car until I read the C&D review. Looks good and I wish you luck with it!

Interior pics?

Thanks! I think the base Regal at around $26K would be an improvement over the Jetta SE we had (MSRP of $23K). However, we did like the Jetta so I am not knocking that. This car is just that much nicer IMO.

Will add interior pictures ASAP...

Awesome! My buddy and I were looking at a few last weekend and I really fell in love with the Turbo. I really want to take one out for a drive. I love those wheels too!

I would definitely test drive one if you are on the market for a new car. I love the wheels as well, that is why I went with the T06 package. The highest package is the T07 which adds navigation but I didn't think that was worth an extra $2K...

Super grats! I loved the non-turbo I drove.

Thanks

[Chapel]

Yes, the "T" badge is standard on turbo versions.

Good luck finding a manual...plus, my wife was against that idea anyway. But I do have the Aprilia for when I want to use a clutch and shift my own gears

Looking at the Buick site, is there even a CXL Turbo with a manual? I didn't see one
Possibly only on the GS.
I can't wait for the GS

[nopal 6.0]

Congrats, I test drove a one a few weeks ago and was blown away but sadly my garage is full and the replacement for my wife's IS250 has already been decided.

Excellent car though, love everything about it.

[PlatinumGLS]

Looking at the Buick site, is there even a CXL Turbo with a manual? I didn't see one
Possibly only on the GS.
I can't wait for the GS

You can build a CXL Turbo with manual transmission on their website but I have yet to see one at a dealership...

Congrats, I test drove a one a few weeks ago and was blown away but sadly my garage is full and the replacement for my wife's IS250 has already been decided.

Excellent car though, love everything about it.

Thanks - hope we like it as much as I loved my GTO

[windycityvdub]

Nice car...considered doing a Vauxhall or Opel conversion on it? Nothing against Buick, but it would be different and mad tyte euro.

[Mosbius Designs]

Looking at the Buick site, is there even a CXL Turbo with a manual? I didn't see one
Possibly only on the GS.
I can't wait for the GS

The Buick reps I spoke to said it would be. Need to take that with a grain of salt I guess until one is in the wild.

The GS definitely will have a manual.

[O_o]

But I do have the Aprilia for when I want to use a clutch and shift my own gears

But... why would you want to use the clutch to shift an Aprilia?

[PlatinumGLS]

Nice car...considered doing a Vauxhall or Opel conversion on it? Nothing against Buick, but it would be different and mad tyte euro.

Nah...it is a lease, plus I will enjoy telling people in disbelief that it is a Buick.

[nopal 6.0]

Thanks - hope we like it as much as I loved my GTO

Well your wallet will thank you but I doubt it will be as loved as your GTO. :p

and just to mess with you.

[PlatinumGLS]

Well your wallet will thank you but I doubt it will be as loved as your GTO. :p

and just to mess with you.

[PICTURE OF MY 2005 GTO]

Damn, you're right. I am disillusion to believe this car will ever fill the void left in my heart from when I sold the GTO...

Thanks for that

PS: The Buick is more practical for family/winter use though...

[curvedinfinity]

BTW, my own experience at the Buick dealer I visited was top notch. They wanted me to keep the Regal I tested overnight, and didn't ask questions when I returned it and didn't want to buy. Seeing PlatinumGLS's delivery experience reminded me of that.

[PlatinumGLS]

BTW, my own experience at the Buick dealer I visited was top notch. They wanted me to keep the Regal I tested overnight, and didn't ask questions when I returned it and didn't want to buy. Seeing PlatinumGLS's delivery experience reminded me of that.

Yes, the dealer was great. The owner said if I EVER had ANY question or concern, to call him directly. And he means it to.

[curvedinfinity]

I'm looking forward to shots of the interior.

[nopal 6.0]

Damn, you're right. I am disillusion to believe this car will ever fill the void left in my heart from when I sold the GTO...

Thanks for that

PS: The Buick is more practical for family/winter use though...

I have a small family and they fit in the GTO just fine lol, winter is a different issue as I'm sure it will do just fine with some snow tires but mine has never been driven on snow.

Hopefully this becomes available just to have an excuse to make the family grow.

[A1pocketrocket]

now GET OFF MY LAWN

[thegoodson]

Come on! Even Cathy's mom isn't old enough to drive a Buick! Or is she using the silverado as a minivan? Either way, Sharp car. Wheels remind me of the c5 a6 wheels.

[cretinx]

really cool if you're not into that kind of car.

I had a Camry - it was nice to turn your brain off and arrive at your destination.

[LaFerrari]

Nice! Now remove your damn christmas lights !!!

[konigwheels]

I love what Buick is doing and who they're becoming. These are available with a true manual correct?

On a side note, I'm counting down the days 'til I see those wheels on a VAG product, say a MKV Golf. Very reminiscent of the A8 monoblocks.

[2.0T_Convert]

Nice upgrade

You'll probably get some from AARP card holders now

[PlatinumGLS]

I have a small family and they fit in the GTO just fine lol, winter is a different issue as I'm sure it will do just fine with some snow tires but mine has never been driven on snow.

Hopefully this becomes available just to have an excuse to make the family grow.

[REGAL WAGON PHOTO]

How about a GS version of that?!

now GET OFF MY LAWN

I see what you did there...

Come on! Even Cathy's mom isn't old enough to drive a Buick! Or is she using the silverado as a minivan? Either way, Sharp car. Wheels remind me of the c5 a6 wheels.

LOL. We were just joking with her parents that they should be able to get senior discounts now! She'll most likely drive the Buick more than I. Hell, I hardly drive how it is since I work at home.

really cool if you're not into that kind of car.

I had a Camry - it was nice to turn your brain off and arrive at your destination.

Camry only comes in Beige right?

[Mosbius Designs]

really cool if you're not into that kind of car.

I had a Camry - it was nice to turn your brain off and arrive at your destination.

Don't judge it until you drive it. It ain't no Camry.