![]() 04/04/2017 at 19:44 • Filed to: Buick, Regal | ![]() | ![]() |
I told my mom that Buick is bringing over the Regal Sportback and TourX and she just asked, “Are you sure it’s not just a late April Fool’s Joke?”
Yes mom, we’re actually getting cool things for once. Also, I get my wisdom teeth out tomorrow. Valium is not a pleasant drug.
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I think calling that a Sportback might be a marketing mistake. It should just be the Ragal. Like the standard option. Or he’ll pull a BMW and call it a coupe.
![]() 04/04/2017 at 19:52 |
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What? I love Valium!
![]() 04/04/2017 at 20:01 |
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i think the coolest part about this is that your mom knows cars
![]() 04/04/2017 at 20:29 |
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The Buick Regal is very serious business and not to be joked about!
![]() 04/04/2017 at 20:35 |
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They should’ve given the last gen the 5-door instead. There was way too much overlap with the Malibu.
![]() 04/04/2017 at 20:35 |
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Probably deliberate to hitchhike some marketing with the A5 Sportback.
![]() 04/04/2017 at 20:39 |
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That makes sence when I hear Sportback I still think of the Lancer, but most people have probably forgotten they exist
![]() 04/04/2017 at 20:48 |
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Curious to see the pricing structure. That said I don’t think anyone will be able to topple Volvo’s current wagon lord that is the manual transmission v90.....
![]() 04/04/2017 at 21:32 |
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It got a hearty “not bad” from my wife.
![]() 04/04/2017 at 22:12 |
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Excellent point, I hadn’t realized that but in retrospect, yes.
The Regal was better though because Yuuurrruup.
![]() 04/04/2017 at 22:32 |
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It’s only manual in FWD diesel form, though, and only in specific markets.
Hhhhhrrrrnnnngnggggg I’d still take that even though it’s just a FWD D4...
![]() 04/04/2017 at 22:50 |
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In that case... Automatic, top trim level, all the options and awd please!
(I feel dirty writing that... I hope my Miata doesn’t see this)
![]() 04/04/2017 at 22:58 |
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Well, her varied automotive background has lent her some experience...first a 5-spd Accord, then a B-body Impala, then a 740 GLE, and now our Ody. Add that on to my car obsession and now she’s making automotive references when she teaches her piano students—I’m a proud son!
![]() 04/05/2017 at 00:35 |
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Yeah, that’s pretty much it. My mom still wants a B-body Roadmaster.
![]() 04/05/2017 at 03:24 |
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I miss my Roadmaster.
![]() 04/05/2017 at 22:49 |
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Ugh, different strokes for different folks I suppose. I just get lightheaded and sleepy—a feeling that I do not appreciate.