The Accord is gone
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:42 pm
As many of you already know from Facebook, we got rid of the Accord today and acquired a 2013 Buick Regal GS.
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Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:58 pm
LOVE!!! I really want one of these. One of the realtors in our town has a really sweet looking pearl white one. What are the driving impressions of it, etc.? Brand new I assume - got tired of the Accord?
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:06 pm
Yep, everyday she drove that thing she hated it even more.
It handles really well. Haven't really put it to the test yet, but I can tell it is going to be fun. With the GS mode button pressed, you can feel a huge difference in the way it throws the power down.
It has a lot quieter ride than the Accord and overall feels like a more solid car. The suspension is a lot stiffer, but we know we need that. It is fully loaded with the nav system, heated seats, park assist and remote start.
We are going to like this a lot better. It reminds us a lot of the G6 we had, but with a few more gadgets.
It handles really well. Haven't really put it to the test yet, but I can tell it is going to be fun. With the GS mode button pressed, you can feel a huge difference in the way it throws the power down.
It has a lot quieter ride than the Accord and overall feels like a more solid car. The suspension is a lot stiffer, but we know we need that. It is fully loaded with the nav system, heated seats, park assist and remote start.
We are going to like this a lot better. It reminds us a lot of the G6 we had, but with a few more gadgets.
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:07 pm
I dig it Matt!
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:21 pm
Looks great!!
I don't blame you one bit for getting rid of the Accord. Good reliable transportation it is, but there's nothing remotely exciting about it...
I don't blame you one bit for getting rid of the Accord. Good reliable transportation it is, but there's nothing remotely exciting about it...
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:08 pm
I feel the main problem was that the accord didn't have any boost.
Very nice though looks pretty mean.
Very nice though looks pretty mean.
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:18 pm
Love the Regal GS! Have a few around my area and I stare at them as they drive by constantly. Won't be good if I ever get to drive one.
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:50 pm
I love the GS wheels. Too bad theyre 5X120...
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:54 pm
Looks great! The GS wheels make me giddy too....
We need a whoreage.
We need a whoreage.
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:54 pm
Eric made 5x120 wheels work...yourgrandma wrote:I love the GS wheels. Too bad theyre 5X120...
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:12 am
Yeah, but the offset suffers too much for my taste.
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:22 am
I LOVE those Regals. I want to own one sooo bad. I see them sometimes and I just look. Great choice in your pick up sir! Nice ride!
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:27 am
I approve! I would love to somehow get a turbo verano to play with.
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:22 am
Sweet ride! I just priced out a 6-speed manual GS on GM Canada's website and the rebates to clear out 2013's is $6000, plus whatever you can swing with the dealer... VERY appealing price!
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:13 am
The stick ones are awesome. I almost can't believe Buick put a manual trans as an option.
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 1:38 pm
Great choice I love the new Regals! Wish they would of gave the GS a little more kick but it is a great car
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:00 pm
Looks nice! This is the kind of car that would get me driving a Buick again.
But I wouldn't be able to leave it stock. . .
But I wouldn't be able to leave it stock. . .
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:56 pm
Great car! 
The same as a Vauxhall Insignia VXR, essentially.
The same as a Vauxhall Insignia VXR, essentially.Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:07 pm
Essentially, meaning your Euro version has a twin turbo V6 with all wheel drive. We get AWD on the GS for '14, but lost 15 hp from the turbo 4 cyl.
Re: The Accord is gone
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:45 pm
that is 1 sexy buick, good to see GM is stepping there game up.