Car financing: 1990 Buick Regal
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 8 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 8
For sale
We do not have a 1990 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1990 Buick Regal specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.1L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $19.22 |
1990 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.1 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $3,844 |
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 1990 Buick Regal
- NHTSA lists 8 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 77 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (59), engine and engine cooling (6) and structure (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V189000 | 2000-07-11 | structure | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN,... |
| 97V058000 | 1997-04-08 | structure | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE... |
| 95V115000 | 1995-06-05 | wheels | CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| 94V041000 | 1995-03-28 | wheels | CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| 91V005000 | 1991-10-02 | seat belts | FRONT SHOULDER SAFETY BELT WEBBING MAY SEPARATE AT FRONT BELT UPPER GUIDE LOOPS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FRONT SEAT. |
| 90V185000 | 1990-10-16 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE OR, IN SOME CASES, STOPLAMPS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH. ALSO IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH CAN RESULT IN RESUMPTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. |
| 90V112000 | 1990-06-06 | seat belts:front:webbing | OWNERS MANUALS DID NOT FULLY EXPLAIN HOW FRONT SHOULDER BELT COMFORT FEATURE WORKS. |
| 90V054000 | 1990-03-14 | seat belts | FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1990 Buick Regal: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1990 Buick Regal; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 1990 Buick Regal? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, engine and engine cooling and structure; have those parts checked.
The figures, translated
The 3.1L 6-cylinder does the work, through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 35 litres, from its 11.8 L/100 km rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $54.87 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the Regal suits
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Space and size
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The trunk holds 453 litres by the EPA's count: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Rent the Regal for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Which one to look for
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $182.90 at our price setting.
Make a request
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 1990 Buick Regal from us first.
Ask us about the 1990 Buick Regal
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1990 Buick Regal for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1990 Buick Regal
Does CarmaCars sell the 1990 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 1990 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 1990 Buick Regal have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1990 Buick Regal cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
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.