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It's too bad that Car and Driver didn't test the Regal with the Sport Suspension. I've rented LS's with the sport suspension and they are very nice.
Unless we're driving two significantly different cars (and my car is not modified), my car corners worth crap. Granted, for FWD, it ain't bad. But to imply this car can out-corner others in its class is like saying Arafat is not a terrorist.
The GS is nothing more then a sheep in wolfs clothing....a car that nobody looks at twice or takes as a serious performance car among the 'four door sports sedans' (which is fine by me). What the GS does is it will get you to the next stop light as quick (if not quicker) then 98% of sedans costing $1,000's more. But out-corner??? I think not. Even swapping the OEM Good-Year LS tires w/ Michelins would only give marginally better cornering ability.
...just my two cents.
streetracer...a Camaro SS IS a daily driver. That's why they are so dam cheap.
Not a rap, just some Russian songs. Comparable to American "country" style in acoustics.
I like to listen the songs on the authors records: one voice (with authors being poets, not professional singers), and one guitar accompaniment. Rather moderate volume, of course.
I have a 2000 GS, with Concert II sound (six speakers, not eight), 12+k on odometer.
However, the windows do not vibrate. You have to touch the door to feel the vibration. Learned about this vibration recently, when driving as passenger, with my wife behind the steering wheel. Put my hand on the door hand rest...
Usually I drive when we are together. I am using the both hand when driving, do not use the hand rest, and did not know about the vibration before recently.
Rather strong vibration on low frequencies. I feel them also through feet. However, my wife told me that with some CD this vibration always happens. She like it.
Possibly, the windows would vibrate with different songs.
This design is getting a little old and other cars are catching up to the horsepower output. After 5 years I guess it's time for Buick to up the ante - - although no automatic can yet beat the GS off the line.
The car is also more comfortable, roomy, with a bigger trunk than anything out there for the bucks. It's funny - - when I tell someone I have a Regal GS the typical response is " that's an old man's car!". Then I take them for a drive - - usually there minds are changed. Too bad Buick can't market this car properly.
Anyway, take care all.
But when I go out for lunch - it shows me the same 65F - and it was damn hot there that time !
At least 85F.
Dealer just leastened to my complain and claimed that my ambient temperature sensor goes bad. Replaced under the warranty ( approx $100).
They are dumb !!! Sensor was OK ! I understood the problem after I got Service Manuals.
The problem is - if you turn on your car after it was parked for LESS that 3 hours - it do not trust sensor - because it may be heated by hot air collected under the metal panels. So - computer just uses last results from the last trip !
And even worse - it will start to trust sensor only after you will drive more than 10 minutes with speed >25mph. Sure enough - I am driving in stop and go traffic most of my time - so computer just did not have a chance to update reading !
My opinion is:
1. This info should be included in owner manual, not only in service manual.
2. As a matter of fact - there at GM dealerships they DO NOT read that service manual. Period.
They replaced perfectly good sensor and charged manufacturer $100. Glad that was not me
I park my car in the garage and after starting
the car it will show what I know is the wrong
temp for up to 10 minutes (sometimes less).
Now I know why.
I agree about the sensor 'debacle'. It takes about five minutes of driving no matter the weather conditions to get an accurate reading.
On the other hand, if after 30 minutes of driving the exterior temp. shows 65 when you know damn well by the sweat stains around your crotch its 90+ degrees,...the sensor is bad and needs replacement.
...atleast I think that is the reason for the sweat stains
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That being said, your noise may be of a different source because there are many culprits with these suspensions. At least ask the mechanic to lube the jounce bumpers and see if that eliminates the noise. Should only take a minute.
Thanks OLEK for your input on temp sensor. Will save us all a lot worry. You're right, this info should be in the owners manual. Does anybody know should you really go 5 YEARS on a Dex coolant flush? I have also received differing responses to super charger oil changes. Some say 30M miles...my dealer Service Mgr said never. Does anyone know the correct interval?
While shopping for parts, I came across a newer Buick dealership here in L.A. It was (and still is) a GMC/Pontiac delaership, but has recently added Buick.
This dealership has NEW 2000 (not 2001 or 2002) LS and GS Regals. Asking price on a new, loaded (minus heated seats) 2000 GS is $22,000. I asked the salesperson why there are 2000s still on the floor. His response was that GM pulled these cars from a nearby dealership due to unknown circumstances (hence that dealership no longer sells Buicks - only Chevys and Olds) and obviously, needs to get them off the lot. I asked once again (knowing I was not a buyer) what a realistic out-the-door price would be. His response was they sold 2 GS' this week for $1,400 off of asking price (making it @ $20,600 + T&L).
The cars are new - they have three GS' and two LS' remaining. If you live in L.A. and this sounds interesting, head on over to the GMC/Pontiac/Buick dealership across from the Fox Hills Mall.
P.S. Sorry - forgot to ask if 0% financing was an option.
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Also, while we're at it, what's the least expensive cure for the little dings from hail, acorns, etc. that don't break the paint? I've heard of a machine called the Dentmaster that sucks them out by vacuum force. Is this true?
Thanks for any help.
Of course, if you have Zaino... well, it's Zaino :-)
I used both on a car that hadn't been waxed (except for the light that comes on in the car wash) in 2 years in PA where it snows every year. And the car was used so who knows what had been done until then. After washing, paint scrub and swirl remover, it literally looked new.
Omn a trip over this holiday the trunk was packed solid and the air bag light came on and would not go off. Umnpack the trunk and light goes of. Fair to assume some sensor or wire in the trunk is causing a problem, minor
You may indeed change the oil, but if even dealer do not do that, I would not do that.
Anything else a prospective buyer should know?
Are there any aftermarket options for giving an LS a sportier ride?
Autotap owners - I am in need of your help !
My supercharged 3800 is idling slightly roughly.
I have verified all the related parameters in autotap - but you know, no data
is seriously wrong. And I can not catch slight variations because I do not know
what I have to expect.
I would really appreciate if some autotap owner will run his car on idle for
a minute and send me the log file with such parameters:
engine speed ( RPM)
desired engine speed
injector pulse width
IAC counts
MAF volume
MAP
EGR %
long time fuel trim
primary ignition voltage
Well - my last resort is dealer, but it seems to me that they will want to
replace half of engine - this is their usual method of fixing ....
And this gonna cost me $$$
Poly-Bushings:
This is a must have to start upgrade. The best bushing on the market are Energy Suspension.
Front/Rear Sway Bar:
RAT...Red Hollow Bar + 2 Setting on Rear Bar
Addco...Nice rear bar but past bars had fitment problems on W-Body. I don't believe they have a front bar.
Energy Suspension...basicly a Resell of Addco
Next Level...solid black bar much like the police impala unit. The BEST lightest, strongest...SLIGHTLY expensive bar is RAT. I'm poor so I could only afford the Next Level. What ever you do GET A MATCHING SET!!!
Rims/Tire Upgrade:
If you can afford it remove stock rims and place 17" tires...go for it!!! I like the Buick rims so I just upgrades the tires to Bridgestone Protenza 245-50-16. Mainly because previous W-Bodies from McClearen used same size. Also I wouldn't have a fitment problem with brakes. A 16" rim has less inertial mass since weight of hub is lighter and MORE tire material is on edge...Get's more power to ground.
Front/Rear Strut Brace:
It's the easiest to install. Every little bit helps...
Strut/Spring:
Unless you are serious $$$$ about suspension...proceed. If not with the above MOD's you'll have a presently surprised sportier ride!!!
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HELP...HELP...HELP
It was bound to happen...I broke the cup holder!!! Please don't ask how...WERE DO I GET A 1999 Med.Grey CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY!!!
I tried few brands of gas - and I have noticed a difference but not too big. Exxon was the worse, and BP is best for now.
Since I have had that problem before winter comes - I do beleive that rough idle is not because of oxygenized gasoline.
But I feel what you're saying. Most of the stations kept the shudder, some more than others. Guess Wawa stays to the eastern part of the state.
Did have one problem. Had like a muffled backfire problem for about 2 weeks; then changed gas stations and it went away.
Colorado is just too darn flat to get lousy radio reception. The problem isn't the radio stations - its your radio.
Check the horizontal 'line' (which is actually the radio antenna) on the upper part of the windshield for breaks.
Check the connector from the windshield 'line' to the wire with the teardrop at the end, which is near your rear view mirror. The teardrop part snaps on and off the windshield - maybe it just needs to be snapped better. (Hope you can understand what I mean.)
Either or both of these things will cause reception problems. Good luck.
I have a 2001 Impala LS and use the "Perfect Fit" car bras which have to be the best out there. They are the same OEM equipment that the dealer parts department sells for a markup, but you can buy direct from the manufacturer up in Canada. My Impala's front end bra was $84.00 plus $10.00 UPS ground delivery to your door. The materials, construction and way the front end bra fits are incredible!
Try them out, you won't be dissapointed!:
www.carbras.com
http://www.carbras.com/perfectfit/bigcars/buick_regal.htm
As long as you remove the Car Bra every week or couple of weeks to wash your car, you should have no paint or other related problems. Car Bras need special care and are not meant to be left on for years without them being washed.
The latest trend is 40 or 50 series tires w/o sidewalls.
Unless you're doing heavy duty driving, ...I can't see any aesthetically redeeming qualities (or substancial preventative reasoning) for using a car bra on a Regal.
Just my .02¢
It may be 80's, but it sure cuts down on those highway hood chips!
fastdriver
I have a 1988 Buick Regal 2DR 2.8L with a 169K on it. In good shape.
I am planning to sell it (Bought a New Honda).
Is there anywhere in Toronto I can take it where I could get a decent $$ value for it??
Thanks,
R
Thanks