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BlkWhtTSI · 06-14-2011, 05:52 PM

Grand National esk?

It's FWD :/ but its a turbo Buick.

220 horsepower 258 torque

I think it looks really cool.. just wish it was RWD

specs etc. http://www.buick.com/regal.html?seo=..._|_buick_regal

dudewheresmycar · 06-14-2011, 10:49 PM

ewwwwwwwwwwwwww

ein · 06-14-2011, 11:44 PM

GN's were black dude...

05Accent · 06-14-2011, 11:53 PM

wtf is that??

CleanNeon98 · 06-15-2011, 12:08 AM

I sell these. Great looking, great interior, great handling, greatly underpowered. Its slow dude, 60 comes up around 7-8. If you want a good car to drive, get the non turbo, at least until the GS comes out. And if you buy one buy it from me haha

Munky · 06-15-2011, 12:47 AM

SledgeHammer · 06-15-2011, 07:19 AM

I really wanted them to bring the Vauxhall VXR version to the US, I drove one in Europe and was blown away. AWD, Turbo, Stick it was just sick and I had sinister plans for one. But instead we got the 4cyl and FWD, still a nice car but not what it could be.

http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/microsite/...ia/index.shtml

marshallpre1 · 06-15-2011, 09:11 AM

I honestly like the design lines of the current Buicks.

jesus_ralliart · 06-15-2011, 11:14 AM

lotta haters.... i think it looks nice. saw it at the autoshow. luxurious and cheap for what you get. i might not do the 1/4 mile in 11 seconds but it is nice

ThePrimerSuspect · 06-15-2011, 11:48 AM

I like it. But then again I've always been a domestic guy. I'd like it better if they called it a t type. It will never be a gn.

CleanNeon98 · 06-15-2011, 12:28 PM

If you want to know more about it just google Opel Insignia, its been out in europe for a while. The 2010 and some 2011 actually came from Germany, current production in Oshowa Canada.

BlkWhtTSI · 06-15-2011, 05:12 PM

I am not buying one of these haha noooo. And i know GNX were black... i was just messing with the thread title. I think it looks cool, less grandma and pop ish (compared to what Buick usually puts out.)

FocusDude · 06-15-2011, 09:30 PM

I saw one of these around and they don't look half bad for a Buick. Upsetting to hear they are under powered. Do they come in manual? If so, thats sweet.

jesus_ralliart · 06-15-2011, 10:50 PM

i really think alot of you guys are missing the point. not everyone needs or even wants 300 hp +. it isn't built/meant to be fast from the factory cause ppl in their 50s will buy it. im sure for those who want, they can make it fast on their own.....

gm offers plenty of fast cars from the factory now.... (see even stock vette)

JB'sLGT · 06-16-2011, 10:03 AM

I've been following this car closely as a possible replacement to my LGT. There is a Grand Sport version coming with AWD, 6spd, Brembos, and a 2.0 liter turbo. As of now it is believed to have 255hp, but the upcoming smaller and lighter Buick Verano is said to have 220hp. People are thinking the GS will get a bump in power, and possibly the 2.8 V6 Turbo from the Vauxhaul VXR (the same car). If you went to the Philadelphia Auto Show this year, you may have noticed a white GS on display.

Buick Regal GS

jnr5005 · 06-16-2011, 10:25 AM

I'll take a white GS hell yea! I actually like the Lacrosse too especially the interior.

ndubz · 06-16-2011, 10:48 AM

Meet the European version: The Vauxhall Insignia VXR. 2.8L V6TT 325bhp and AWD.

Why people think americans like puny versions of every car made elsewhere is beyond me. This is what we want/need, not some half assed fwd POS with mediocre power. And this would work for GM in the market because it would be a bargain Audi S4 competitor.

The current american version is just plain bull****

jpalamar · 06-16-2011, 11:20 AM

CTS > Regal

mcperson2k · 06-16-2011, 01:57 PM

Doesn't look that bad, definitely doesn't look cool though either. Will fit in nice with the rest of the cars on the road today.

AristoSan · 06-16-2011, 09:34 PM

I think the problem with this is we expect it to be the buick turbo of old and it's no where near that

06-14-2011, 10:49 PM	#2
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jesus_ralliart Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Member #15649 My Ride: 05 neon iTrader: (0)	lotta haters.... i think it looks nice. saw it at the autoshow. luxurious and cheap for what you get. i might not do the 1/4 mile in 11 seconds but it is nice __________________ Ive had a bunch of cars....

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ThePrimerSuspect Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philly Member #1241 iTrader: (0)	I like it. But then again I've always been a domestic guy. I'd like it better if they called it a t type. It will never be a gn.

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CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	If you want to know more about it just google Opel Insignia, its been out in europe for a while. The 2010 and some 2011 actually came from Germany, current production in Oshowa Canada. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

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FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	I saw one of these around and they don't look half bad for a Buick. Upsetting to hear they are under powered. Do they come in manual? If so, thats sweet. __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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jesus_ralliart Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Member #15649 My Ride: 05 neon iTrader: (0)	i really think alot of you guys are missing the point. not everyone needs or even wants 300 hp +. it isn't built/meant to be fast from the factory cause ppl in their 50s will buy it. im sure for those who want, they can make it fast on their own..... gm offers plenty of fast cars from the factory now.... (see even stock vette) __________________ Ive had a bunch of cars....

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JB'sLGT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Haddon Twp. Member #10156 My Ride: 05 Legacy GT, 97 M3 iTrader: (0)	I've been following this car closely as a possible replacement to my LGT. There is a Grand Sport version coming with AWD, 6spd, Brembos, and a 2.0 liter turbo. As of now it is believed to have 255hp, but the upcoming smaller and lighter Buick Verano is said to have 220hp. People are thinking the GS will get a bump in power, and possibly the 2.8 V6 Turbo from the Vauxhaul VXR (the same car). If you went to the Philadelphia Auto Show this year, you may have noticed a white GS on display. Buick Regal GS __________________ 05 Subaru Legacy GT: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	Meet the European version: The Vauxhall Insignia VXR. 2.8L V6TT 325bhp and AWD. Why people think americans like puny versions of every car made elsewhere is beyond me. This is what we want/need, not some half assed fwd POS with mediocre power. And this would work for GM in the market because it would be a bargain Audi S4 competitor. The current american version is just plain bull****

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jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	CTS > Regal

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mcperson2k Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13471 My Ride: ██▓▒░ iTrader: (0)	Doesn't look that bad, definitely doesn't look cool though either. Will fit in nice with the rest of the cars on the road today.

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