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Sounds like the gaskets need some silicone spray. Try that.

Dude I have a sport back essences 2018 and I beat a Infiniti g35 idk if that's good but I felt good but it definitely was not stock

Third thing "...manual climate control." @2:40. "I actually have an accounting degree." @3:37. Third thing: "..stupid body cladding." @3:48. "Three quickies." @4:35 "Third weird thing.." @5:07 Ok. You got ripped off when you bought this car. I am wondering how you feel about your accounting degree.

The 2018 Buick Regal TourX preferred and the base model dont have leather seats if you did want leather seats you had to get the essence

All the things you dislike are pluses for me!! Old school... fewer problems.

I like manual contorll systems tbh. They're not hard to dial in. Wayy quicker to use

Probably the dumbest video on the internet these days. Guy must be schizophrenic. Buys car. Then complains about it. Complains about it not having features that he could have easily had with another model. Then doubles down and blames the brand for his poor choices lol.

We have one a 2018 and yes minor issues with these things but we paid 11K off sticker att the time. At 26K this car is unbeatable. Still have it will not sell it.

Buys a base model, complains about it

If you chose it. Why complain 😅

Why did you purchase this car?

Do you have a link for the shifter cover? Hate the chrome as you mention.

Tune it bro!

Bro bought a base model and no one told him ..?

Jonathan I had the same problem. I called Traeger and they sent me an e-mail with the correct instructions.

I have a 2018 Buick Regal Sportback Essence (one trim higher) and it solves a majority of your dislikes lol- It has leather seats, LED HID lights, auto climate control, 35 psi tires, no sport button but it has the 9-speed trans which is a bit tighter (note that if you want to unlock the full performance you have to push the accel pedal past the "kick-down" switch which unlocks staying in higher revs for longer on a wide open throttle). My biggest complaints are the lack of LED brake lights, and lack of auto-cruise control and braking (which I'm aware was an available option). I love the car but it's not that exciting of a vehicle.. it's a luxury cruiser. Have 60k miles on it and no major issues besides the acoustic foam coming loose in the tires and violently shaking the car (got free tire replacement at 20k miles because of this)

How dumb can this guy be? He's complaining about the car. But at the same time he's the one to pick that car out! Ridiculous ,you should've never bought it moron

i think the trifecta is a better tune than the boxed zzp tune.

Seems weird to me that you bought a car with features and looks that you don't like. Were you surprised when you got home and the seats were cloth?

i also have a 2018 tourx but the essence and LOVE it. It has most of the things you talked about in your vid. It has the leather. The headlights are awesome and super bright LED. The climate control has an auto setting. I do agree that the ground clarence is low especially since I'm tall. The turbo is super reactive and gives me all the getty up i need. I'm super happy with it. Might even get another one after his lease is up.

Thanks for the info. I've never driven a tourx. But your ending comments ring true to me. As one on the cusp of gen x and millennial, I too " lusted * after the BMW 5 series and Mercedes e class. Chasing this dream I owned a e39 wagon for a a few years,followed by a couple Subies and now currently a 5cyl Jetta sport wagon, though it is not a "true" full sized wagon, nor RWD based/biased). The Buick I had high hopes for but am a bit hesitant from what you and others have said of it's throttle response. Still when prices come down I plan to test drive . Silver is usually my favorite vehicle color, and yours is a beaut ( thought I agree that the plastic cladding is a travesty).

Not getting leather is hardly a "bad thing about the car", you could have easily paid more and gotten that. Now the transmission modes or sport modes, that's difficult to change (maybe a tuner could adjust the trans tune, but for a low volume old-person car, probably no one would make the effort).

Why does the speedo need to go to 180?

I hate the passenger side gas fill. I also hate that I have to go into the climate screen to do what I want. Also, regularly, my car will not recognize my USB drive and I have to shut the car off, open the door, and restart. It has some strange glitches.

Im buying a used one. I made sure to look for the Essence model. At $30,000, i feel good about it. I would have never bout a brand new one.

Not mine my buick regal tour x gets great speed and power and your naming car brands that aren't in the affordable luxury car brand. Your just looking for something to complain about 🙄

I 100% agree with you - the base model Preferred is missing a lot of equipment that one would perceive as being standard given the MSRP and the Buick brand's luxury underpinnings. This car was brought to the US to fulfill a manufacturing contract quota as Opel transitioned away from GM's ownership; they did not care about making this car appealing to US consumers. Same situation as the Chevrolet SS (Holden Commodore VF). Damn shame, because this car is a total parts bin special.

I agree about the tire pressure. On my tourx the label says 32 psi. I keep mine at 40 psi. Better MPG and better feel. Jump on the forums, others do the same! The ride feels squishy at 32 psi.

honestly not having leather seating is the reason I am looking into this as I don't like leather.

That's what you call a full pop 🤣

Great video. I've seen that it's sold in Germany as the Opel Insginia wagon and sold in Australia as the Holden Commodore. One video said it has a Japanese transmission. Either way, I bought an Essence and I love it!

"semi-premium" brand. You have a re-badged Opel, run of the mill in Europa, hence...

I am still holding out for an essence version when they get a little cheaper. Would be nice to find an aftermarket real wood package to add to the interior.

SMH... these are all things you should notice BEFORE you buy the stupid car. Can't complain if you bought it.

So would you recommend buying this car?

No auto climate?? Dayum. My 2004 Volvo S60 had auto climate control. But it’s a good looking car

Hey Jonathan, how's the reliability so far? I'm thinking about getting one. Thanks for your video!

All your complaints (except the cladding) are fixed if you bought the Essence trim. love my TourX and I actually love the cladding.

I love it in the silver and black. I’m thinking about getting one myself. Probably would be the only 31 year old with one lol

4:14 ~ "I'll put my beer down."

Fine! I rather wait couple of years for 40% depreciation value and buy the fully loaded and tune it with trifecta tuning and modify suspension then you will have a decent sport wagon...👍

Why did you buy this car. Seems like you don't like it

Our Essence model has it all

Good points. I would say, negotiate your price, evaluate pros and cons, then make a decision. I bought the 2020 Regal GS at a 25% discount (the start of the pandemic was a good time to negotiate). I got my car all leathered up, auto climate....it goes like a bat out of hell, has sport mode with electronic dampers that work great....the sport seats are hard to get in and out and a bit stiff but, I knew that going in. The sunshades are a skimpy, not big enough (that is my main gripe). I am gonna look for a jumbo replacement for those. Never noticed the glare off the chrome trim at the shifter. My glovebox locks (I think). Like you, I goosed my pressure up by 3lbs to get the most out of the handling. I got the darn thing loaded with every single option available because I like toys. Overall, very happy. I have 5,200 miles with no problems. Good quality control. Full disclosure: I am over 65 and like my creature comforts. So, I fit into the Buick demographic. I just wanted a highly reliable car that would haul a$$ on the highway on long trips. The Buick Regal GS is definitely your first choice for a local, small sized kid hauler car to run grocery errands.

No way I'm gonna buy this car new, but I'm resisting temptation to get a 3yr old essense white with adaptive cruise control and do the lowering. Fantastic sports tourer but terrible all terrain wagon.

You bought the base model then complained it doesn't have enough premium features? Guess you should have bucked up on the trim level.

What is worse is that there was no way you could have seen all of these things before you bought it ?

Just got a few months ago a red tourx 2018 -love it -sad it has been discontinued- love my wagon

Mistakes on you

Thx for your review. Just put down a deposit on ‘18 Preferred trim. Reassuring to see other GenXers who never forgot station wagons’ handling, utility, and sleek good looks.