Advice about Buicks

Crystalship1 · 08-22-2008

Picked-up a 1995 Buick Regal (4dr 3.8L) for cheap. It looks like it was owned by somebody's granny.

Any suggestions, advice, warnings, or words of wisdom to a non-GM person. I hear that the GM 3800 V6 is supposed to be pretty bullet-proof.

All I can say is that for a 13 yr. old car with 94K miles, it's runs great, idles so smooth you can't hear it run, and is in great shape!!

Thanks!!!

Paul · 08-22-2008

The 3.8L is a good engine. Much better than the 3.4L that came before. I would just make sure the tranny fluid looks good, and you will be good to go.

Indy_Guy_77 · 08-22-2008

Yep...should be bullet proof.

Just do NOT hotrod a car of that "vintage". You'll soon be sorry if you're prone to jack-rabbit starts from stoplights.

Doing that crap spun a rod bearing in my 1990 LeSabre (in 2002, with 160k miles)

The engine and transmission SHOULD be good for oodles and oodles more miles. The body, on the other hand, is iffy. I think that 1995 is way post "crappy GM paint" that plagued some chevy cars.

Baby it...be prepared to probably replace the alernator (can even do that your self...or hubby...)

Happy Driving.

-J-

Crystalship1 · 08-22-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

The 3.8L is a good engine. Much better than the 3.4L that came before. I would just make sure the tranny fluid looks good, and you will be good to go.

Thanks Paul. I was planning on doing a tranny service, so that's just reinforcement to me to get it done!!

Crystalship1 · 08-22-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indy_Guy_77

Yep...should be bullet proof.

Just do NOT hotrod a car of that "vintage". You'll soon be sorry if you're prone to jack-rabbit starts from stoplights.

Doing that crap spun a rod bearing in my 1990 LeSabre (in 2002, with 160k miles)

The engine and transmission SHOULD be good for oodles and oodles more miles. The body, on the other hand, is iffy. I think that 1995 is way post "crappy GM paint" that plagued some chevy cars.

Baby it...be prepared to probably replace the alernator (can even do that your self...or hubby...)

Happy Driving.

-J-

Thanks. Awesome info.!!!

tmfinney · 08-22-2008

My parents have had 2 of them, and both have ran just fine.

notasccrmom · 08-22-2008

I have a personal thing against Buicks... I had one throw a rock at my windshield about 2 weeks ago.

Before that happened I just thought that they are ugly as sin, slow, handle like a bag of marshmallows, GM FWD, and did I mention ugly?

Should make a good cheap beater though. Hope it works out for ya!

Crystalship1 · 08-22-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by notasccrmom

I just thought that they are ugly as sin, slow, handle like a bag of marshmallows, GM FWD, and did I mention ugly?

So.... the Glock of cars, ehhh?????

notasccrmom · 08-22-2008

I never said reliable or well built. They're more like a Sigma.

Bhriindan82 · 08-22-2008

08-22-2008	#1 (permalink)
Crystalship1 Jeep XJ Owner & Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Rider Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN. Posts: 1,683	Advice about Buicks Picked-up a 1995 Buick Regal (4dr 3.8L) for cheap. It looks like it was owned by somebody's granny. Any suggestions, advice, warnings, or words of wisdom to a non-GM person. I hear that the GM 3800 V6 is supposed to be pretty bullet-proof. All I can say is that for a 13 yr. old car with 94K miles, it's runs great, idles so smooth you can't hear it run, and is in great shape!! Thanks!!! __________________ Springfield Armory XD.... Like a Glock, only better!!! "Seems like common sense just isn't all that common anymore" "I didn't help Obama get to the Whitehouse...... I voted for Palin!! " Hi-Point firearms... "Slandered by those who have never owned one... Loved by those who do" Don't believe the . Discover the truth: http://hipointtalk.com/ and: www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/hipoint_100605/

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Paul SIG > * Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsboro (Westside) Posts: 1,207	The 3.8L is a good engine. Much better than the 3.4L that came before. I would just make sure the tranny fluid looks good, and you will be good to go. __________________ Opinions expressed by me are not my actual opinions "The constitution of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -- Thomas Jefferson "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's teeth and keyston under Independence." --George Washington

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Indy_Guy_77 Thread Killa' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Indy Posts: 700	Yep...should be bullet proof. Just do NOT hotrod a car of that "vintage". You'll soon be sorry if you're prone to jack-rabbit starts from stoplights. Doing that crap spun a rod bearing in my 1990 LeSabre (in 2002, with 160k miles) The engine and transmission SHOULD be good for oodles and oodles more miles. The body, on the other hand, is iffy. I think that 1995 is way post "crappy GM paint" that plagued some chevy cars. Baby it...be prepared to probably replace the alernator (can even do that your self...or hubby...) Happy Driving. -J- __________________ The American Republic will endure, until politicians realize they can bribe the people with their own money. – Alexis de Tocqueville

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tmfinney F*** your bling!!! I got my bang Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Castle Posts: 69	My parents have had 2 of them, and both have ran just fine.

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notasccrmom alpha-mike-no shoot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TH Posts: 166	I have a personal thing against Buicks... I had one throw a rock at my windshield about 2 weeks ago. Before that happened I just thought that they are ugly as sin, slow, handle like a bag of marshmallows, GM FWD, and did I mention ugly? Should make a good cheap beater though. Hope it works out for ya!

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notasccrmom alpha-mike-no shoot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TH Posts: 166	I never said reliable or well built. They're more like a Sigma.

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