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2011 Buick Regal consumer reviews

$26,360 starting MSRP
side view of 2011 Regal Buick
(77 reviews)
80% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.6
Interior
4.6
Performance
3.8
Value
4.1
Exterior
4.6
Reliability
4.1
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My opinion of 2011 Buick Regal CXL, 2.

My opinion of 2011 Buick Regal CXL, 2.4L is about the worst automobile Buick has ever made and I have always been a Buick lover!! The appearance (look) is very nice, interior is excellent but the 4 cylinder performance is horrible!!! I can’t understand why Buick made the latest Regals 4 cylinder!!!! Should have stayed with the 6 cylinder!!!🤷🏽‍♀️

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
3.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Don't recommend... xxxx poor design and engines

Bought a 2011 cxl 2.4ltr with 65k miles loved it at first. But for the last 2 years this cars been a complete pile of xxxx. Oil consumption issues, fouling upstream O2 sensors, electric issues, timing chains needed done at 81k miles. Braking system is terrible. Don't recommend wish I could get outta this car. But I still owe 5500 on it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
2.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
2.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Buyer Beware!!!

Purchased from dealership in Green Bay, WI 2 years ago. Since then, I have replaced the entire brake system, exhaust, 3 engine valves and entire transmission! I paid 11K and have sunk an additional 6K! This car is the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned. Half the time the heater does not work on the driver's side and the heated seat on the passenger side doesn't work either. It's too bad because it's a nice-looking car and Buicks usually have a good track record. I'd get rid of it, but I've put so much $$$ into it and still have car payments. I will never buy another Buick again!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
1.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Ps don't buy

I have 2011 regal I've put alot money into more then what I paid for the car now ac is leaking and can not find it with dye im ready to junk it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
2.0
Value
2.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most dependable car I’ve own

This car had met all my needs reliability comfort style pretty reasonable on gas so test drive one today you’ll be glad you did ❤️

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Horrible car I have owned

The car was a nice ride then after one year I started to have problems with the engine and they had to rebuild it. Shortly after supposedly I was having engine problems again. The problem is that water keeps getting inside the car and burns out one of the back computers. Have taken the car to two different dealerships and they can't seem to find the problem of water getting into the trunk of the car. Has anyone else had this problem? If so please give details. Thank You

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
3.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Common problems not being addressed

I’ve owned this vehicle for 7yrs and for at least 5yrs the car stops randomly. I mean no shut down no anything. Just cuts off on the highway, backroads anywhere. I’ve taken it to so many places and no one can truly break it down. I look it up and this is a dangerous problem that has occurred for so many. Is the car stylish? Sure. Great on mileage and spacious but how can I give it a good rating with a known problem that’s not addressed by the manufacturers. I wouldn’t recommend it. Too dangerous and risky:

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
1.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Good for teenagers

Coming from driving taller vehicles, I like being able to turn and not worry about falling over while not worrying about bottoming out because it’s just high enough. Having gotten it used with over 120k miles on it, it does have some wear and tear, but it’s been very reliable so far! Feels like a sports car! Lots of buttons, but you come to learn them very quickly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
3.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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my car is eating synthetic motor oil at least 2 mo

its a piece of garbage compared to all my other buicks it doesn't warn you if brakes fail or if you're out of oil the dealership told me i was buying a reliable car far from it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
2.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most comfortable and reliable car I've owned

This car has met all my needs, great ride, solid car, plenty of leg room in the front and back seats. The trunk is spacious can fit multiple golf bags.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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