twintornados Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Regal made by Opel Haven't we seen this "Opels to Buicks" magic show before?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 No changes to the vehicle, just moving production from Canada to Germany if the Oshawa plant closes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 No changes to the vehicle, just moving production from Canada to Germany if the Oshawa plant closes. Well, the move would happen with the redesigned model, so yes, there would be changes to the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 But the changes are due to a new model regardless of where it's built. It already shares the Opel platform so that's not new either. Unless I'm misreading something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehaase Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Although highly rated by some magazines, the Regal sells so poorly that I don't know why GM bothers with it. There's just not enough of a gap between the Lacrosse and Verano to justify the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Although highly rated by some magazines, the Regal sells so poorly that I don't know why GM bothers with it. There's just not enough of a gap between the Lacrosse and Verano to justify the car. It's not just the Verano. As poorly received as the Malibu is, it's a much better value than the Regal. Even identically equipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 But the changes are due to a new model regardless of where it's built. It already shares the Opel platform so that's not new either. Unless I'm misreading something. Oh oh. You're meaning changes from an Opel to a Buick (aka it'll be a badge job). I was talking about the car in general (Opel or Buick) being new because of the changeover. I misunderstood what you were getting at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 It's not just the Verano. As poorly received as the Malibu is, it's a much better value than the Regal. Even identically equipped. That i agree and i like the Regal. An lt Malibu with the 260 hp turbo is a hellva bargain vs the Buick. Unless you want a manual / turbo or really like the Regal it no real point buying one over Malibu and the sales shows . I think the Regal should run on the Malibu assembly line instead of going to Germany, probably that is what's happening and the author of the rumor wanted click bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 That would be an idea, but I think even GM knows better than to retool a plant to add a low-margin vehicle that only sells 15k per year. Plus, I think the plant that builds the Insignia in Europe has the capacity. There's no way they're full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Although highly rated by some magazines, the Regal sells so poorly that I don't know why GM bothers with it. There's just not enough of a gap between the Lacrosse and Verano to justify the car. Most people who want a car like the Regal do not visit Buick showrooms. Most people who visit Buick showrooms do not want a car like the Regal. The Regal epitomizes GM's approach to its various divisions: "We have this vehicle, so let's sell it somewhere." The corporate approach should be: "This model really fills a need within the lineup of Brand X, and fits in well with that brand's overall image." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) That would be an idea, but I think even GM knows better than to retool a plant to add a low-margin vehicle that only sells 15k per year. Plus, I think the plant that builds the Insignia in Europe has the capacity. There's no way they're full. Well the plant that currently makes it builds a rwd coupe (Camaro) an old W body (fleet Impala) and one other platform mate (XTS ). I don't think it won't make sense to make the Regal in the Malibu factory. I should suggest the next Regal should be priced closer to the Malibu while keeping the unique Regal features. Edited August 5, 2014 by Fgts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Oh they just need to make the Regal the same basic car as the LaCrosse. And then rename the LaCrosse the Century. And then party like it's 1999. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Well the plant that currently makes it builds a rwd coupe (Camaro) an old W body (fleet Impala) and one other platform mate (XTS ). I don't think it won't make sense to make the Regal in the Malibu factory. They build Malibu in Hamtramck (alongside the new Impala and four versions of the Volt) and Fairfax in Kansas City (alongside the LaCrosse). They probably could add another shift and move Malibu to Fairfax, but would the investment be worth it for a car that averages 1500 a month at best? Mind you, they just dropped a bundle on the Fairfax plant last year. I should suggest the next Regal should be priced closer to the Malibu while keeping the unique Regal features. Thereby making Buick more Mercury-like and redundant. Like it was before. Edited August 5, 2014 by papilgee4evaeva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Why do they build the Malibu in two different plants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Why do they build the Malibu in two different plants? You realize we're talking about GM, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 You realize we're talking about GM, right? Originally, my post had a very snide tone along those lines, but then I thought, 'hey, what if, this time, there's a legitimate reason for this?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Originally, my post had a very snide tone along those lines, but then I thought, 'hey, what if, this time, there's a legitimate reason for this?' Are they still building the Malibu and Malibu Classic? If so, then there's... still no legitimate reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I thought it was the Impala that had the classic version for rental cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I thought it was the Impala that had the classic version for rental cars. I checked. Both models do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I checked. Both models do. I should not have underestimated the stupidity of GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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