2015 Buick Regal GS

[ls1jt]

Latest car in our garage was the '15 Buick Regal GS AWD. I wasn't too excited about driving a Buick, but after spending time in this vehicle, we became believers in what Buick has become.

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[CheapFuneral]

The gs is a 4 cylinder? For some reason I was think ttv6. I'll wait for the atsv


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[ls1jt]

Yea turbo 4 with like 260ish hp

The gs is a 4 cylinder? For some reason I was think ttv6. I'll wait for the atsv


**** you auto correct!

 

[AndrewGS]

Love that car. I considered leasing an AWD GS but in the end I'd have nothing for my money.

 

[ChrisJ]

The gs is a 4 cylinder? For some reason I was think ttv6. I'll wait for the atsv ��


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I think this is plenty of power for that size car.

I've seen MANY SBC 350's with less power and a worse torque curve! And by many I mean every single stock one made from around 1974 - 1998.

 

[CheapFuneral]

I think this is plenty of power for that size car.

I've seen MANY SBC 350's with less power and a worse torque curve! And by many I mean every single stock one made from around 1974 - 1998.

I didn't say it wasn't enough hp, but the Taurus is twin turbo v6. The new atsv is gonna be a twin turbo v6 too, why not this car? I know the 2.0 makes good hp but isn't the verano smaller and lighter with the same hp?


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[busterbrown]

Latest car in our garage was the '15 Buick Regal GS AWD. I wasn't too excited about driving a Buick, but after spending time in this vehicle, we became believers in what Buick has become.

Hope you enjoy the story!
This is not the Grand National ? Hoagies Garage

Nice car, I owned one briefly last year. It was the de-tuned 2012 turbo version, not the GS. Very nice suspension dampers and springs which helps Buick keep the nice comfortable ride without sacrificing performance. It always felt like I was going 70mph even though I was cruising at 100mph.

I left that platform as I could never replicate GM's appointed MPGs. Couldn't even come close. Mid-20's on the interstate driving like Granny Smith. 15-16MPG's when on the city circuit. Loved the car; just hated dumping premium fuel into a vacuum.

 

[carsNskis]

Love that car. I considered leasing an AWD GS but in the end I'd have nothing for my money.

At the end of 36 months of payments with a lease you have the option to buy.

If the payoff is less than retail value buy it and you have equity (and you could keep the car or sell and cash in)

If payoff is higher than retail value trade the vehicle a few months before the lease termination and walk away with zero loss.

Buy a new car, make payments for 36 months and you're driving the bank's car with a high degree of depreciation that will soak you if you trade.... you own nothing besides a high debt to income ratio.

If you're going to trade within 3 years leasing is smart money. If you're going to stay in the car 5+ years finance and go for the lowest rate possible to offset depreciation.

 

[busterbrown]

Buy a new car, make payments for 36 months and you're driving the bank's car with a high degree of depreciation that will soak you if you trade.... you own nothing besides a high debt to income ratio.

Or, better yet: buy "newer 1 year used" at a bargain sale, make payments for how ever long you want to own the vehicle, and smile at the thousands you'll have saved for mods! :banana:

 

[The Champ]

Or, better yet: buy "newer 1 year used" at a bargain sale, make payments for how ever long you want to own the vehicle, and smile at the thousands you'll have saved for mods! :banana:

Or better yet, buy a new leftover and pay used price and get full warranty.

Been there, done that, will do it again...

I'm still driving the '06 Pontiac Torrent that I bought new in March of '07. $26,000 sticker, paid $17,300 brand new with 25 miles on it. Used similarly equipped '06 Torrents with 15,000 miles were going for about $18,500 at the time.

 

[busterbrown]

Or better yet, buy a new leftover and pay used price and get full warranty.

Been there, done that, will do it again...

I'm still driving the '06 Pontiac Torrent that I bought new in March of '07. $26,000 sticker, paid $17,300 brand new with 25 miles on it. Used similarly equipped '06 Torrents with 15,000 miles were going for about $18,500 at the time.

Last year's inventory is predominately entry level trims and your selection is very very limited. Manufacturers heavily rebate those cars but you'll have to pick between that or low interest financing...never both. As I would never pay cash for a new car when I can use institutional money with 0-1% financing rates...to me it's a win win to buy the highly depreciative 1-year used vehicle (ie our Sonics) and still get the 1.4% financing. And dealer's have little room to negotiate outside of the standard manufacturers rebates (dealer,loyality,model year end). Gone are the days of face to face negotiations.

Case in point, in August 2014, we looked at 2014 T&C's that were being discounted as end of year models (the 15's were rolling in on lots). The trim and options we wanted after all rebates and discounts was $33,000 (sticker was $38.5K. We then looked at a 2013 (with 11K miles) that had an inservice date of June 2013. Same options as the 14 model year but we were able to negotiate this one down to $24,500. $8,500 off last year's model and over 14 grand off a 2015. Had to drive 150 miles to pick it up though. The savings were totally worth it.

 

[The Champ]

Last year's inventory is predominately entry level trims and your selection is very very limited. Manufacturers heavily rebate those cars but you'll have to pick between that or low interest financing...never both. As I would never pay cash for a new car when I can use institutional money with 0-1% financing rates...to me it's a win win to buy the highly depreciative 1-year used vehicle (ie our Sonics) and still get the 1.4% financing. And dealer's have little room to negotiate outside of the standard manufacturers rebates (dealer,loyality,model year end). Gone are the days of face to face negotiations.

Both my Torrent and my Sonic had every option I wanted on them. It took a little while to find them, but I'd say that my efforts worth worth it based on the results. I did drive about 100 miles to get my deal on my terms.

When I purchased our Sonic, the factory rebate was $1500.00. Because I'm a veteran, I also received a $750.00 rebate. The dealer discounted the price of our $20,355.00 sticker Sonic LT Hatch by an additional $2000.00. I had over $3100.00 in GM credit card cash (can only be used on new car purchase) and over $3500.00 in ACDelco points (useable on a new car purchase).

Final price was $9466.00, plus tax title and license. My ACDelco (I'm an outside salesman for an ACDelco warehouse distributor) points are not available to everyone, so make that price $13,000.00 if you want.

I got my own financing at 1.39% through USAA, so I was able to get all my rebates.

There are deals to be had, and you can negotiate.

 

[ls1jt]

The lightly used option is always a great one. With these newer vehicles though, a solid warranty sweetens the deal.

I sound like an old guy here, but the electronic gizmos on this thing were intense. While driving a loaded newer car, I constantly look and wonder what each little item would cost if it breaks..

-Heated Steering Wheel
-Active Suspension
-Hella Headlight Bulb (HID Xenon)
-IntelliLink Screen

It is all amazing and works perfectly new, but the longevity of this stuff is what I'm most curious about now.

 

[WOT-Tuning]

Congrats OP! I love my 14 GS Black Diamond Tricoat. It's not AWD though. I had a TRIFECTA calibration on it within 700 miles!

Enjoy!