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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My 2003 Rendezvous - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
By crbmbb - August 13 - 10:00 amThe appearance is great. The interior appointments are good and the vehicle has numerous features that I like. Performance is adequate, though wont win any drag races.
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rayed solid 10s - 1999 Buick Regal
By mlongjohn - August 13 - 2:00 amwe are extremll pleased with everything about this car.my parents own cadillacs and this car rides nicer and out preforms it.i wouldnt think of buying anything else but another buick regal supercharged model.simply put its the best kept secert on the auto market.
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Love the Accelleration - 1991 Buick Regal
By Will1884 - August 12 - 2:00 amThis vehicle has some decent power and is a very comfortable ride. when you get up too 120 KM/H you feel like you are floating...i really recommend this vehicle if you want power combined with comfort. this vehicle handles well the only problem is the back end seems to swing out a lttle in tight turns.
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High Maintenance GM product. - 2008 Buick Lucerne
By Ron - August 11 - 2:07 pm2008 Buick, currently has 53,000 miles. From 30,000 miles to current, the following items have been replaced, 1/2 shaft in steering, power steering rack, power steering pump, front struts, rear air shocks, brakes on all 4 corners, rear brake calipers (leaking), new battery. Currently has an engine oil leak.
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Good to go - 2001 Buick LeSabre
By eileen1 - August 11 - 2:00 amI love my car it looks pretty it is white with tinted windows and I had my stock rims chromed. There is always room for improvement and that would be the extra phone charger outlet keeps breaking. I have had my car for one year and have had not one problem except for the charger outlet. I wished there were air vents for the people in the back seat like some other cars have.
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Limited LeSabre - 1997 Buick LeSabre
By Mikej - August 9 - 2:00 amThe car is a good basic family car, with room for long trips if necessary. This car protected the occupants in an accident that might have totaled another less durable car. I would consider this a car of choice for a teenager. Just enough pep to keep them out of trouble, but not a road demon, and obviously enough structural integrity to keep you alive.
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Revelation - 2000 Buick LeSabre
By John Wilde - August 9 - 2:00 amThe Buick LeSabre is a revelation. Its quiet, comfortable, powerful, reliable, economical and attractive, a great road car but also an easy car to in which to drive around town. Even my thirty something daughter was impressed.
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MARX - 2004 Buick Century
By madhur - August 8 - 2:00 amIT IS EXECELLENT. BUY IT. YOU WONT REGRET IT. IT IS VERY LUXURIOUS. IT IS VERY RELIABLE AND HASNT BROKEN DOWN. IT HAS SUPERB HANDLING. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR OR ANY OTHER GM CAR IN MY 25 YEARS OF DRIVING.
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Great on freeway - 2003 Buick LeSabre
By seniorone - August 8 - 2:00 amThe only thing I can say is I traded on Friday and left on a 2500 mile trip on Monday and loved the ride. I did have a problem with the cruise control. It pops off and sometimes will not come on. I have an appointment to get it repaired. Lots of room and ave. approx 30 miles per gal. Hard to beat in a car this size. Wish I had bought a Buick last time I got a new car.
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Supercharged Regal - 1998 Buick Regal
By Todd Robinson - August 7 - 2:00 amGreat car! No problems at all mechanically -- only normal maintenance. The GS Regal is a lot of fun to drive and surprisingly fast. Very good overall handling and able to handle tight manuvers at high speeds. Every bit as good as the Hondas and Toyotas Ive driven but definitely the better overall package. I would highly recommend the Regal GS!
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