Stephen Drivick's Blog - Posts Tagged "buick"

In North Georgia, when Spring arrives and the yellow fog of pollen finally fades away, the attention turns to car shows.

Pictured is my 1995 Pontiac Firebird parked at the 33rd annual Peach Blossom Buick, Olds, Pontiac, and Caddy car show in Marietta, GA. It's one of the longest running shows in the area, and I've been to about fifteen of them all in my '95. Some of the coolest Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs, and Cadillacs show up on the showfield lovingly polished to a high sheen.

The weather could not have been more perfect - cool, in the 70's with a slight breeze. Usually in May were broiling by now. The sun at this show (asphalt parking lot) can be brutal. I had SPF 100 sunscreen, and I still got a little red.

I didn't take any awards home, but no matter. It was a great day and it was good to get the old girl out of the garage.:)

It's been a month with my Buick Regal Sport Touring, and I have to say I am impressed. I really do like this car.

I had some doubts about the 2.0 liter turbo motor, but it has good power all the way up the dial and doesn't lag at all...really puts the "Sport" in "Sport Touring." It's not a muscle car...the dragstrip is not where this car will shine. But on the street, this little beast of an engine (a diminutive 122 cubic inches) works great. The gas mileage is amazing, touching 30 MPG at times. The 6-speed auto transmission works well but can be a bit indecisive at times. Shifts are positive and get this bulky car moving. Haven't tried the "manumatic" shifting yet. Maybe I'll take a Sunday drive somewhere and check it out. Car has fantastic handling...can't believe it's a Buick. Special callout to the steering. I'm not usually a fan of electric power steering, but they got it right on the Regal.

Very comfortable car especially for my large frame. Plenty of room everywhere. Lots of technology, but not so much tech you're afraid it's all going to fail. Love the automatic climate control and the bluetooth phone system. Trunk is enormous. Black Cherry Metallic exterior is growing on me. At first, I feared it might be too purple.

This is the third Buick I have owned, and it's definitely the best one. This might be the best car I ever owned. Sporty and actually kind of fun to drive. It might be (gasp!) better than the Pontiac Firebird Formula that came before. Not as brutally fast as my former daily driver, but I think it could out handle the old bird. I know the Regal is a lot more comfortable to drive. My old knees and back are thanking me for the change.

The Regal is the first new to me car I've bought in sixteen years(!), and I think it's a good one...so far.