1984 Buick Regal

Pros: Fairly reliable, simple and cheap to repair, sturdy, cool styling.

Cons: Frame rails rust out; gas mileage; flaky paint; carburetor; not great traction.

The Bottom Line: Two sets or reasons I like it: Cheap and reliable, and cool 70's styling and comfort.

Review: This is a '78, not an '84, but there was no place for a '78, and aside from styling and some new stuff the '78-80 Regals were the same as the '81-87s. I got a good deal with this car- 4 years and 40,000 miles of service, and it cost $500. It has ...

Pros: Smooth ride. Fairly good acceleration. Nice body style. Comfortable seats.

Cons: The dash rattles when I hit a bump. Gas mileage at best is 18 mpg.

Review: My father bought this car new for $ 13,600.00. I purchased it from him in 1997 for $ 1,500.00. It is a Regal Somerset Ltd edition which has a two toned brown body and brown interior. Overall, it has been a great car. The engine threw a rod two ...

Pros: Roomy, nice looks

Cons: it's a land yacht

The Bottom Line: It's not a bad car. But at this time it is so old, be careful.

Review: ....first car, that is. What did you think I was going to say, first love? Bah.

My first car was a 1984 Buick Regal LTD. What a car. Huge, relatively powerful, cushy seats, soft ride, cavernous trunk (tons o' room for my guitars and amps), and...