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Zane Senior Enthusiast

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You might have seen that just a few days ago, I had an opportunity to drive the refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse and Regal.

 

What I didn't say, until last night, was that I'm so impressed with the new Buick lineup that they couldn't get me out of them. So, instead of prying my hands off the steering wheel of a Regal GS, they threw me the keys and told me to have fun. :cheers:

 

So, I'm taking my sweet time driving home. I'm hanging out in Northeast, Ohio for the weekend and can't wait to share a lot of pictures as I drive the GS around the coast of Lake Erie.

 

Middle of next week, I'll be driving this GS back to New Hampshire. Until then, I'll be using this thread to post photos and little details about the 2014 Regal that stand out to me.

 

Here's the GS that "stole"....

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I couldn't ask for a better road trip vehicle.

"My" GS is front-wheel-drive, manual transmission, and comes with a turbo-charged 2.0L 4-cylinder. It's almost the best of both worlds; great fuel economy and performance on demand when needed. On my 300-mile leg yesterday I averaged 30.5MPG. Impressive for a "performance" vehicle. With a starding price of $36,905, this GS also has the optional sunroof, premium Crystal Red Tintcoat paint, and the Driver Confidence I package (Lane Departure, distance follow, collision alert...).

 

Our example Regal GS has an MSRP of $40,415 (includes a $925 destination fee)

 

My favorite feature so far has to be the 8-inch LCD screen in the gauge cluster.

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I'll stop by and post more stuff every day for the next week. The only days I won't be able to contribute is Monday (I'll be flying to NYC to cover the Escalade launch...more on that later).

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Zane Senior Enthusiast

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Took the Regal GS out for lunch earlier. There's some level of juxtaposition between the quiet farmland and the quietly ferocious GS.

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The body lines on the Regal GS are surprisingly sculpted. Especially the rear end and spoiler.

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The rear LED tail-lights are new for 2014

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and the rear lights mimic the front LED DRL

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The GS is a really nice car. I'm impressed that Buick has handled the cross between sporty and classy so well. This is a near damn-perfect daily driver.

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Zane Senior Enthusiast

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Are you drivin an auto or a stick/ if auto did you get to drive a stick at the event? and how was it?

I am super lucky and have a 6-speed manual!

The throw is a little longer than I'd like and can't handle super quick shifting but is otherwise way more fun than the automatic. :cheers:

cobrajet84 Senior Enthusiast

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I am super lucky and have a 6-speed manual!

The throw is a little longer than I'd like and can't handle super quick shifting but is otherwise way more fun than the automatic. :cheers:

Cool and good to know.

Zane Senior Enthusiast

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Need to get to testing that Twin Turbo Caddy!!

I know! I'm seeing the folks from Cadillac Monday night, so I'm definitely going to bug them about it.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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I know! I'm seeing the folks from Cadillac Monday night, so I'm definitely going to bug them about it.

 

You should have a moderator in California take the Buick or twin turbo Caddy around Laguna Seca.

 

Are you taking the highway for the trip or adding in some back roads? I would like ot know how it can handle the back roads.

Zane Senior Enthusiast

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You should have a moderator in California take the Buick or twin turbo Caddy around Laguna Seca.

 

Are you taking the highway for the trip or adding in some back roads? I would like ot know how it can handle the back roads.

The trip back will be mostly I-90 through NY. However, the last 200 miles are through the hills of NY and Green Mountains of Vermont. A very excellent stretch of road.

I'll also have the car for a few days at home... which I'll use to try out some of our standard benchmark roads near the office.

Zane Senior Enthusiast

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Just left the Regal at the airport in Cleveland. I'll be back in town and will have more thoughts on the car tomorrow.

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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definatley a nice car... i think the cruze is built on the same platform, i love the way the cruze drives and handles im sure this is much better... i would have a hard time throwing down almost 40g's for a compact car like this though

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