1986 Buick Regal for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 1986 Buick Regal for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1986 Buick Regal specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 | $22.93 | $20.31 | $21.39 |
1986 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$4,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $4,586 | $4,062 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1986 Buick Regal
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (4), service brakes (3) and engine and engine cooling (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V102000 | 1989-06-16 | vehicle speed control | A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF). |
| 88V014000 | 1988-01-08 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP. |
| 87V124000 | 1987-08-10 | structure | SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE. |
| 86V093000 | 1986-07-14 | seat belts:front:anchorage | LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN A VEHICLE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1986 Buick Regal: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1986 Buick Regal for sale by us right now. Thinking about the 1986 Buick Regal? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Reading the spec sheet
Power: the 5.0L 8-cylinder; drive: rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated 12.4 L/100 km combined: about 37 litres every 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $57.66 in energy at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the Regal
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
What the Regal is like
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Its 453 litres of luggage space fit a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
A week with the Regal answers more than any brochure. Drive the Regal on your commute before you commit to it. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Narrowing it down
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.22 in fuel.
Talk to a person
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1986 Buick Regal from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1986 Buick Regal for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1986 Buick Regal
Does CarmaCars sell the 1986 Buick Regal?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1986 Buick Regal before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1986 Buick Regal have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1986 Buick Regal cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3844.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.