Buick Delivers First Regal in the United States

Dovetonsils · 05-12-2010, 09:00 AM

Buick Delivers First Regal in the United States
The first Regal's have officially been sold!
www.gminsidenews.com
May 12, 2010

Detroit – Not even on the dealer lot for 24 hours, the first 2011 Buick Regal was sold this past weekend in Elgin, Ill. by the Woody Buick GMC dealership outside Chicago. The owner of the Regal is a 44 year old executive at a manufacturing company in the Chicago area.

“The Regal is a superb car to drive on the road, with more of a European feel than any other car we looked at,” said the new owner. “My 15 year-old daughter has already said she wants to take the car to college with her in a few years.”

The new Regal owner traded in a 2007 Saturn Outlook and stated that the Regal offered all the right features in the right size. He also looked at the Toyota Camry and Audi A4, but decided on the Regal because it had all the amenities of a premium vehicle without the costly price tag.

“We are encouraged to see that the first Regal was sold within 24 hours of hitting the dealership lot,” said Roger McCormack, director of marketing for Buick. “The Regal is the next chapter in Buick’s modern transformation and will continue attracting new buyers to the brand.”

Rooted on the award-winning Opel Insignia, the Regal is armed with two 4-cylinder engines, including one with turbocharged horsepower coming late this year, a driver-selectable suspension system and a firm, European-tuned chassis that delivers a driving experience that rivals the best import sport sedans in the segment.

The new Regal is now arriving at dealerships across the country. It is currently assembled in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Starting in the first quarter of 2011 the Regal will be manufactured at the Oshawa Car Assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario Canada. Pricing start at $26,995 for the premium CXL model and the turbo model will start at $29,495, including a $750 destination charge.

Mustapha Mond · 05-12-2010, 09:09 AM

Still no pricing or details on gm.ca. Dammit!

Ambalanche · 05-12-2010, 09:12 AM

I wonder if he got the crappy headlights? LOL, sorry, couldn't resist!

neshapop · 05-12-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustapha Mond

Still no pricing or details on gm.ca. Dammit!

My local dealership has MSRP $32,990.00 for CXL listed on the web page, but GM Canada is still mute about pricing and options.

Comparing to $US/$CND and 27 grand US I am still appaled with the premiums we pay BEFORE taxes and fees.

96RIV · 05-12-2010, 09:24 AM

Awesome, can't wait to see them out on the road!

give_it_all_ · 05-12-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by neshapop

My local dealership has MSRP $32,990.00 for CXL listed on the web page, but GM Canada is still mute about pricing and options.

Comparing to / and 27 grand US I am still appaled with the premiums we pay BEFORE taxes and fees.

They would get the picture if everyone started buying their new cars across the border. They keep the prices high because we will pay them. Stop paying and they need to become more competitive.

tripowergto · 05-12-2010, 09:30 AM

I'm curious how they're going to address the US front plate states with the European facia cut-out. Is there an integrated solution?

**FenwickHockey65** · 05-12-2010, 09:30 AM

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“My 15 year-old daughter has already said she wants to take the car to college with her in a few years.”

1487 · 05-12-2010, 09:33 AM

he will return it once he realizes HIDs arent standard.

**GMfan1111** · 05-12-2010, 09:44 AM

none here in my neck of the woods but i did see a blue one on my way to school yesterday

PontiacBixler · 05-12-2010, 09:54 AM

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“My 15 year-old daughter has already said she wants to take the car to college with her in a few years.”

But Daaaaaaddy!!!!! I WANT IT!!!!!!!!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

Great... just another example of Generation Me and their entitlement issues...

calgaryhhr · 05-12-2010, 09:57 AM

It's awesome to see that the first purchaser gave up a Saturn Outlook for the Regal. This should be an indication to GM that consumers are willing to purchase smaller cars if they are attractive, packaged properly and have a premium appeal. Hopefully this will also sway GM towards offering a wagon version for added utility. It is also good that a Saturn customer purchased a new GM vehicle.

paul8488 · 05-12-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PontiacBixler

But Daaaaaaddy!!!!! I WANT IT!!!!!!!!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

Great... just another example of Generation Me and their entitlement issues...

Geez, someone's a Negative Nancy! Maybe it was more "Oh awesome car dad, never thought I'd like a Buick, any chance I can take it when I go to college?!? *winkwink nudgenudge*?!?"

**FenwickHockey65** · 05-12-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by paul8488

Geez, someone's a Negative Nancy! Maybe it was more "Oh awesome car dad, never thought I'd like a Buick, any chance I can take it when I go to college?!? *winkwink nudgenudge*?!?"

"Sure sweetheart, you can take a Regal to college. In fact, I saved enough to buy another one just for you!"

It's what all the other college kids are driving!

Novak454 · 05-12-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 1487

he will return it once he realizes HIDs arent standard.

Not if you look at the cost of bulb replacement! $20 vs $200... ouch!

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Dovetonsils 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wash DC Area Drives: '04 Saab 9-3 '99 Olds Alero '97 Cadillac Catera Posts: 45	Buick Delivers First Regal in the United States Buick Delivers First Regal in the United States *The first Regal's have officially been sold!* www.gminsidenews.com May 12, 2010 Detroit – Not even on the dealer lot for 24 hours, the first 2011 Buick Regal was sold this past weekend in Elgin, Ill. by the Woody Buick GMC dealership outside Chicago. The owner of the Regal is a 44 year old executive at a manufacturing company in the Chicago area. “The Regal is a superb car to drive on the road, with more of a European feel than any other car we looked at,” said the new owner. “My 15 year-old daughter has already said she wants to take the car to college with her in a few years.” The new Regal owner traded in a 2007 Saturn Outlook and stated that the Regal offered all the right features in the right size. He also looked at the Toyota Camry and Audi A4, but decided on the Regal because it had all the amenities of a premium vehicle without the costly price tag. “We are encouraged to see that the first Regal was sold within 24 hours of hitting the dealership lot,” said Roger McCormack, director of marketing for Buick. “The Regal is the next chapter in Buick’s modern transformation and will continue attracting new buyers to the brand.” Rooted on the award-winning Opel Insignia, the Regal is armed with two 4-cylinder engines, including one with turbocharged horsepower coming late this year, a driver-selectable suspension system and a firm, European-tuned chassis that delivers a driving experience that rivals the best import sport sedans in the segment. The new Regal is now arriving at dealerships across the country. It is currently assembled in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Starting in the first quarter of 2011 the Regal will be manufactured at the Oshawa Car Assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario Canada. Pricing start at $26,995 for the premium CXL model and the turbo model will start at $29,495, including a $750 destination charge. __________________ Barry '04 Nocturne Blue Saab 9-3 2.0T Soon - 2011 Buick Regal (I'll drive the 2.4L and see if I "need" the Turbo --once you've had a Turbo, so hard to go back) Last edited by nsap; 05-12-2010 at 11:29 AM.

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1487 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,199	Re: Buick Delivers First Regal in the United States he will return it once he realizes HIDs arent standard.

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GMfan1111 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in a undisclosed bunker somewhere in the metro detroit area Drives: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS Posts: 3,309	Re: Buick Delivers First Regal in the United States none here in my neck of the woods but i did see a blue one on my way to school yesterday __________________ “The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair” "A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools". - Douglas Adams - Current ride: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS AKA "El Bandido Dorado" (happy 100,000 miles )

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calgaryhhr 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Drives: 2006 Chevy HHR 2008 VW Golf Posts: 2,596	Re: Buick Delivers First Regal in the United States It's awesome to see that the first purchaser gave up a Saturn Outlook for the Regal. This should be an indication to GM that consumers are willing to purchase smaller cars if they are attractive, packaged properly and have a premium appeal. Hopefully this will also sway GM towards offering a wagon version for added utility. It is also good that a Saturn customer purchased a new GM vehicle. __________________ Research is what I am doing when I don't know what I am doing.

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