Overview & Reviews
Owned by General Motors, Buick is one of this country's oldest brands, with a rich tradition of innovation that dates back more than a century. Though long known for catering to retirement-age customers with its full-size sedans, the automaker's lineup now includes SUVs and sport sedans designed to bring younger buyers into the showrooms of Buick dealers.
The company was founded in 1903 by David Dunbar Buick, a Scottish industrialist. He built his first car in 1904; called the Model B, it had a two-cylinder engine with an advanced-for-its-time overhead-valve cylinder head design. In 1907, Buick unveiled its first four-cylinder production car, dubbed the Model D. The following year, the Flint, Michigan-based Buick Motor Company was bought by William C. Durant as part of a new company called General Motors. By 1914, all Buicks were built with six-cylinder engines and purchased primarily by upper-class professionals, thus earning the nickname "doctor's cars."
The manufacturer proved itself a trailblazer in the early 1920s when it introduced four-wheel brakes. This technology had been seen before on custom-built cars, but Buick was the first to figure out how to successfully apply it to mass-produced vehicles. Eight-cylinder Buick cars emerged in the 1930s and became immensely popular; these advanced engines received steady improvements for several years. The '30s also saw Buick's introduction of the industry's first rear turn signal to use a flasher.
Models such as the Estate Wagon and the ever-popular Roadmaster kept Buicks happily ensconced in driveways all across the nation in the 1940s. In 1948, Buick introduced Dynaflow, the first torque converter-type automatic transmission offered in U.S. passenger cars. The 1950s and 1960s witnessed Buick continuing to zoom ahead of the curve; it was among the first to offer vehicles with power brakes and steering, and 12-volt electrical systems. The marque was also behind the introduction of the first American V6 passenger car engine and introduced the Riviera personal luxury coupe in the early '60s.
On the whole, though, Buick had made its name as a manufacturer of stately land yachts such as the Electra 225. To meet the changing times, the automaker downsized its full- and midsize models during the 1970s and began offering compact and midsize sedans for the 1980s. During the latter period and into the '90s, Buick changed things up by introducing the Regal Grand National muscle car and Reatta luxury coupe and convertible. But its core product continued to be luxury sedans aimed at an older audience.
Today, Buick specializes in sedans and crossover SUVs and is modifying its philosophy in the hopes of attracting younger buyers. Luxury and class are still common themes, but newer models have European influences in their handling and ride dynamics. As such, many modern Buicks, such as the compact Verano sedan provide a more entertaining drive and more contemporary styling than people might expect from this "old" nameplate.
User Reviews:
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review - 1992 Buick Skylark
By ia - January 14 - 2:00 amgood car reliable and it is quite comfortable even though its a little ugly from the outside
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King of the road - 1991 Buick LeSabre
By Macavele - January 14 - 2:00 amHands down, the best car I have ever driven on the open road. The handling of the car is great, so it looks like my dads car....who cares. I drive 100 miles round trip to work every day and it is with grace!
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American Ingenuity - 2004 Buick Rendezvous
By motav - January 13 - 10:00 amA wonderful vehicle with exceptional quality........Buick
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Wow - 2006 Buick Lucerne
By JaneandWaldo - January 13 - 12:10 amI have owned 3 LeSabres in the past and have been very pleased with them. Once I got my hands on this car I was way past pleased. This car has everything you could want and more. It has performance, styling, and creature features. I just love the heated/cooled seats, heated windshield washer, XM satellite radio, and the power from the Northstar V8. If I could afford to buy another one for myself (This one is my wifes main drive) I would do it in a heartbeat.
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Great car - 1998 Buick LeSabre
By Kellys - January 12 - 2:00 amWell Buick is great value and well a planed car. 3800 motor is strong and great mileage and the ride is great,and a lot of room and a big trunk.
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Century - 2002 Buick Century
By falconbrother - January 12 - 2:00 amThis was my company car for a while. I put a lot of miles on her. I was very impressed with the century. I would buy one in a skinny minute.
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Nice car dad! - 2000 Buick LeSabre
By efpardo - January 12 - 2:00 amVery nice car. Everyone I talk to says that the car is classy. All my motorhead contacts say that its one of the most reliable cars avaialble on the planet
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Great! - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
By unknown - January 11 - 10:00 ami loved it i have hardly any thing bad to say about it.
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Cant afford a BMW? This is your car! - 2004 Buick LeSabre
By S. Farrell - January 11 - 2:00 amHave only owned the car for 6 weeks but I love it! Test drove at least 12-15 other cars (Accord, Camry, Avalon, Sorrento, VW Bug, Hyundai, etc.) and this was the car! Its a big car with a big ride. Very smooth and quiet. This is not a sports car but gets up and moves if you push that pedal under your foot to the floorboard. I was driving a Dodge Ram 2500 truck. What a world of difference. This is a good car. No sqeaks.
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TRACTION TROUBLE - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
By THOMAS STOKES - January 10 - 2:00 amTHEY HAD TO PUT ROTORS AND BRAKES ON AFTER FIVE DAYS THEN 3 OTHER TIMES,AND ,THE WEEK BEFORE I CALLED SERVICE DEPT, I WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY ABOUT TRACTION LIGHT GOING ON A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER BRAKES LOCKED UP,ENGINE SHUT DOWN PUT VECHICLE INTO SPIN ALMOST KILLED ME AND MY WIFE,VERY POOR GAS MILAGE,NO ENGINE POWER,TRANSMISSION TROUBLE,NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS
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