1978 Buick Regal -- Low Mileage American Muscle 5.0 Liter V8 on 2040-cars
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Big style, two owner car, always garage kept, with only 41,981 miles. This car has been in the family since new and has been in storage for the last nine years while I was overseas, and then on the west coast. The car looks very good overall and runs well. I have been driving it for the last several months with no problems. There are small leaks with engine oil, power steering fluid, and coolant so you have to keep an eye on fluid levels but I have had no trouble with the vehicle -- even on several 100-mile-plus weekend trips. Interior is an 8/10 with no rips, tears or heavy stains. Inside is very clean and carpets and upholstery are in very good condition. This vehicle has never been smoked in. Headliner is sagging in some spots and definitely needs to be replaced but it’s not terrible. Exterior is 7/10 and paint looks beautiful. There is some rust on the doors and rear fenders and the plastic trim off the rear bumper has become brittle and fallen off over the years. Some has also cracked off from the right front fender. There are about a dozen scratches, chips, dings and cosmetic issues that you should anticipate on a 35 year old vehicle which are noticeable up close but mostly melt away from a few feet. This has always been a Chicago car so there is definitely rust on the under carriage. A/C blows, but not cold. Heating works nicely. Wipers work fine but the motor that sprays the fluid is not working. When I took the car to a local shop in September for some repairs they said the 5.0 liter V8 engine and transmission are solid. Power steering is baby soft although the wheel is about 25 degrees off and needs to be realigned. Otherwise, all lights, switches, and gauges work to the best of my knowledge. Since I brought it out of storage in September 2013, the car has had brand new; · - Battery · -Tires; balance/alignment · -Rear brake lines · -Rear wheel cylinders · -Oil filter and change · -Center exhaust pipe, muffler This car has big character and -- no joke -- virtually every single time I drive it out people want to wink and nod at me like I’m driving around in a Southern Comfort whiskey commercial. As most of you already know, you just don’t see the build-quality of these 70’s era cars on the road today. This car actually looks like it was built out of metal. Moreover, I never see other late model ‘daily-drivers’ on the road that look this nice and people take notice. If you want to have a cool, classic car where you can do the repairs yourself and bring it back to showroom magnificence, or just a reasonably priced daily driver with genuine style, this car could be for you. People just love seeing this car out and about and I’m looking forward to putting it in the hands of someone who will appreciate it as much as I have. I just bought a 1984 MB 300d which I am hoping to enjoy for the next 300k miles, so the Regal has got to go, I'm afraid. I’ll do my best to answer any questions you may have. Local buyers welcome to contact me in order to set up a time to view. $500 deposit due within 24 hours of auction end. Winning bid is a contractual agreement so make sure you've talked to all the right people before you make a bid! Paid for in full and picked up/shipped within 10 days. Thanks for Viewing and Good Luck. |
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Fri, 22 Feb 2013The U.S. News Best Cars for the Money Awards picks winners by looking at the average transaction price, five-year total cost of ownership, the regard a car has from the automotive press, reliability figures from J.D. Power and Associates and safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The result, according to the magazine, is "the best combination of critical acclaim and long-term value."
Ford nabbed six of the 21 categories that received awards this year, the Focus, Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Taurus, Escape and Edge getting trophies. Toyota and its Lexus and Scion sub-brands took another five, the Tacoma and Tundra owning the two categories given to pickup trucks. The other ten awards were split between Honda with three, Buick with two, and one each for Subaru, BMW, Hyundai, Chevrolet and Mazda.
Follow the link to see all the winners and read about why they were chosen.
GM recalling 250,000 SUVs over door electronics
Mon, 20 Aug 2012After a door-fire investigation that dates back to February, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has officially announced a recall today that affects around 250,000 General Motors SUVs for a faulty driver's door module. The recall applies to the Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Isuzu Ascender and Saab 9-7X from the 2006 and 2007 model years, as well as the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL for vehicles sold and/or registered in the Snow Belt.
Road salt use in these midwestern and northern states can lead to corrosion of the driver's door module on these GMT360 and GMT370 vehicles, which allows water to come in contact with the circuit board. If shorted out, the vehicle's power door locks and power windows will not work, and could possibly lead to overheating and, in some circumstances, a fire. No official word on how many total vehicles caught on fire, but back in June, 28 fires had been reported to the government agency. A fix for the problem is still being worked out, but all affected vehicle owners will be notified by GM.
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2014 Buick LaCrosse steps up to the big leagues with plenty of luxury
Wed, 27 Mar 2013Following the introduction of the updated 2014 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, the oldest vehicle in Buick's lineup will be the Verano, which was just introduced last year. Having such a fresh product mix bodes well for Buick as it tries to create a new image in the US, and after checking out the amount of luxury being stuffed into the new LaCrosse for 2014, GM's awkwardly positioned brand may finally have the ability to stand out.
Granted, the model unveiled was the all-new, top-of-the-line Ultra Luxury Interior Package, but this package brings top-notch leather and soft suede covering everything above the beltline as well as real ash wood accent trim throughout the cabin. While there was no mention of price, we don't expect this model to come cheap in terms of what we expect from Buick, although it will likely be competitively priced with similarly equipped rivals like the Acura TL or Lexus ES. Adding even more to the LaCrosse's interior, dual eight-inch displays make up the gauge cluster and center stack, and the number of buttons on the center stack have been greatly reduced, creating a cleaner look for the instrument panel.
Another big change is the next-generation of Buick's IntelliLink infotainment system that brings with it all of the recent enhancements of the Cadillac CUE and Chevrolet MyLink systems. Differentiating itself from other GM infotainment systems, the new Buick IntelliLink stands out by allowing users to customize the apps they can add and not just being limited to what GM sees fit.