Finally Joined the Wagon World.

"philipilihp" (philiphilip)
05/29/2018 at 14:32 • Filed to: buick regal tourx

The BMW E90 335i got switched for a Buick Regal TourX. Definitely a bittersweet change, but a necessary one all the same.

Now she just needs a nickname.

DISCUSSION (57)

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 14:39

Congrats! Saving the Wagons one Buick at a time. First Oppo to ever buy the TourX?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 14:40

Nice!!! Why white though? Just curious.

Ash78, voting early and often > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 14:41

Historical: Malcolm TourX

Really historical: TourXemada

Phonetic: TourX n Caicos

Suggestive/Phonetic: TourX Screw

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 14:41

Just give it the name of “The Boat”

philipilihp > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
05/29/2018 at 14:41

It was between white and red in terms of available colors buick offers, and this white one on the lot had everything i wanted. Just have to wash it a lot though, I guess.

philipilihp > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/29/2018 at 14:42

No idea, but for me the only TourX I’ve seen on the road is the one I now own...

Party-vi > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 14:44

I mean, this should be a Roadmaster.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 14:45

Name suggestions:

* Wagon McWagonface

* Buick LONGBOYE

* USS Regal

* Opel Insignia Estate or just Insignia

In return, Oppo review ASAP

random001 > Party-vi
05/29/2018 at 14:49

You’re a roadmaster, if you know what I mean....

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
05/29/2018 at 14:51

White is good fam

Klaus Schmoll > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 14:51

You can always drill the rivets and turn it into a “custom” if you want some other colour, right?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 14:52

Wow, nice choice. Details? First impressions?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/29/2018 at 14:55

White’s fine, but I am always shocked about the lack of colour among Oppo.

Where are the stripes and colours?????

philipilihp > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/29/2018 at 14:56

Haha great suggestions! I’ll get on the review as I drive it a bit more.

philipilihp > Party-vi
05/29/2018 at 14:56

Maybe that didn’t sound modern enough for the current lineup?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
05/29/2018 at 14:57

You’ve got enough of those for the entire forum!

philipilihp > Klaus Schmoll
05/29/2018 at 14:57

Haha I can always try, but that is a LOT of rivets...

philipilihp > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
05/29/2018 at 14:57

I was really hoping for a red one but there were none for sale in my area as far as I could tell.

Svend > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 15:00

How about just calling her Opal.

She’s white like an opal and she is a rebadged Opel.

itschrome > Party-vi
05/29/2018 at 15:04

nah, it’s not big enough to wear that title! we need a AWD Lacrosse wagon variant for that..

philipilihp > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/29/2018 at 15:05

First impressions: looooots of space, as evidenced my my 9 year old son’s reaction when he sat in between 2 carseats this morning. Seats are pretty bucket-y, which I really appreciate after the BMW’s sporty hugging seats. For being a wagon that is billed as more of the allroad variety, it’s not very high off the ground, which is what drew me to this car and away from the Outback. The bodycladding, however, is very plastic, but it’s growing on me. The interior is comfy, I feel sad that I don’t have a manual ebrake anymore, but such is life. Also no CD player, I just now realized. Android Auto is pretty swell, but I’m definitely still figuring out the whole infotainment setup and climate control system. Power is pretty decent at 250hp/295lb.ft., and bodyroll is much better than I thought! The ride is of course a lot less hard than the E90 on Bilsteins, but not cushy at all either.

I do miss the E90's engine note and rumble on startup though...

Sorry for the rambling, but these are my first impressions after roughly 80 miles of driving.

itschrome > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 15:05

I haven’t seen a new regal yet! I really would like one of these, well if i’m honest a GS. But i really like these too! having driven the malibu I think I could live with the size.. albeit a bit small for me.

philipilihp > Svend
05/29/2018 at 15:06

That’s so money. A definite front runner!

lone_liberal > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
05/29/2018 at 15:06

I think I have enough to cover for him.

Kinja'd!!!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/29/2018 at 15:10

There can never be enough stripes/colour.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 15:14

Is yours AWD?

Maxima Speed > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/29/2018 at 15:16

Longboi

philipilihp > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/29/2018 at 15:19

‘Tis. Hopefully we’ll get some actual winter weather next year so I can try it out on trickier surfaces.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/29/2018 at 15:28

All TourXs are AWDs by default and it seems to be a pretty good system.
C&D: To solidify the TourX’s rugged appeal, all-wheel drive is standard, using a system identical to that found in the LaCrosse and the Envision. To accommodate spirited driving or limited-traction situations, Buick uses GKN’s twin-clutch, torque-vectoring Twinster rear differential to put power to the ground.

xyzabc > Party-vi
05/29/2018 at 15:29

Perfect. Get a couple 1980's “Roadmaster” adhesive emblems on e-bay and put them on the car. Throw folks for a loop.

xyzabc > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 15:31

Let your Son name it. Nothing plants the automotive seed than getting to name your Father’s new car....

Tapas > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 15:43

Great choice :)

Have you considered taking off the cladding and wrapping the metal left behind in white? Or wrapping the cladding in white?

Sorry, I’m not a huge fan of the cladding...

Svend > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
05/29/2018 at 15:44

Mines only one colour but many hues in the sun.

That’s got to be enough to compensate.

Kinja'd!!!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 15:44

When are you going to Auto zone to add the port holes?

Kidding! Nice choice! I’m trying to convince my mom to get one, I think they’re really cool.

Spanfeller is a twat > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 16:09

“YOU’L NEVER BE MY REAL FATHER!”

-Aussies weeping the death of the VF

philipilihp > xyzabc
05/29/2018 at 16:19

Man, you’re good. I’ll suggest it to him tonight.

philipilihp > itschrome
05/29/2018 at 16:19

I haven’t seen any on the road yet either, apart from the one I’m driving! lol

BahamaTodd > Svend
05/29/2018 at 16:20

I came up with the same name before I saw your post. Definitely has to go with that.

philipilihp > Tapas
05/29/2018 at 16:21

Yes I have. I thought about some white plastidip + the glossifier. I’m probably gonna try it out because why not, but it might not look that good because the paint is kinda pearly (“White Frost Tricoat”) straight white cladding might look off. But imma definitely give it a shot! That was also one reason I was leaning towards a red TourX. LOL

philipilihp > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
05/29/2018 at 16:22

Can’t tell if that last sentence was also a low key dig. LOL

It is fsho long though. Apparently it’s an inch overall longer than our three-row Honda Pilot...

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 16:41

Lol no it wasn’t actually! Totally serious. She’s been a Buick only owner for ages despite my protests but this time around she was thinking of something else and I’ve been trying to convince her she needs a TourX.

MultiplaOrgasms > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 17:01

OLYMPIA REKORD CARAVAN, as god intended.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 17:52

Do you find yourself admitting that trim that runs down the D pillars and into the taillights? Because that is by far my favorite thing about the TourX

Derpwagon > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 18:11

Wite wagon best wagon

Derpwagon > Derpwagon
05/29/2018 at 18:11

White. Thanks phone.

Derpwagon > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
05/29/2018 at 18:11

White wagon best wagon

Derpwagon > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
05/29/2018 at 18:11

Because white wagon is best wagon

Derpwagon > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 18:14

Spend the money and have it paint matched. It will look the business and hold up better.

Tapas > philipilihp
05/29/2018 at 18:34

Maybe a wrapping/paint will give you a better result? See which one is cheaper.

I’d remove them all together. I’m sure the fenders and arches underneath are the same as the regular wagon....unless Buick decided to invest in separate tooling for the American market (I’d be surprised if they did).

philipilihp > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
05/29/2018 at 21:45

Oh yeah that is for sure a killer little detail!

philipilihp > Derpwagon
05/29/2018 at 21:46

Might have to explore that option... Thanks for the tip!

philipilihp > Tapas
05/29/2018 at 21:48

Hmm I’ll have to explore that. If I take it off, this would be the time to do it, while the body paint hasn’t faded at all yet. Good call!