With the sales numbers they are getting they should be. I am glad Buick outsold Audi, Acura, Infiniti, and Lincoln this month.I agree that the introduction of the Verano canibalized Regal sales. Pretty obvious GM/Buick is on board with the Verano. I think us Regal owners are going to belong to a small exclusive club.
I was a Pontiac guy for years. At least GM isn't killing off a brand, just a model this time....
I have been keeping an eye on your posts. Hope it gets better for you. The issue for the Buick line is three cars piled up on top of each other with respect to dimensions.Cant see the regal outselling the Cadillac ATS, Nissan Altima, Maxima, Toyota Camary, Kia Optima or the Ford Fusion.......with the Verano and Lacrosse much better options, the Regal is the one that will be left on the outside.....cant see it going beyond 2015. I have a 2011, and have had alot of problems with it lately (See leaker in engine discussion)....if these things become a problem in the Regal line, sales will plummet even more. I know my wife will never buy another one.
Thanks.....it goes back today for the teardown.....has a check engine light issue as well.......i hope it runs as good or better than it does now....but the ol saying is....never runs as good after being disassembled from the factory....we'll see...I'll keep you posted as things unfold. Hard to compete with foreign engineering and reputation....esp Honda and Acura....they run forever w/o issues.I have been keeping an eye on your posts. Hope it gets better for you. The issue for the Buick line is three cars piled up on top of each other with respect to dimensions.
If the boys at Opel have issues designing an Insignia (Regal) why would I think they would be better designing an Astra (Verano)? LaCrosse was more of an American with Chinese tastes in mind design.
My goals for Regal are to stay ahead of Acura TSX. This month was a big No-Go for that.
Your car was probably bulit on a wednesday...I can see where the Regal will eventually fade away. Destined to be a Saturn product Buick had no choice but to integrate the Regal into the line up when Saturn went bye bye. Too many Buick choices right now. Good news is my Regal Turbo is coming up on 1 year. Purchased in 2012 my 2011 was one of the last built in Germany. ZERO issues. I also like the fact I drive a unique car unlike the zillions of TSX-Accords--and Camry's.
. Got a Verano as a loaner....very nice car, and much more comfortable than our Regal...seats are sporty....they hug your entire torso, and very soft leather. Back seat room is tight though.....other than that, I give it 2 thumbs up..........
