Car financing: 1998 Buick Regal
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 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
- 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 1998 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.
1998 Buick Regal specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder turbo supercharged |
| 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 | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $19.22 |
1998 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $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 1998 Buick Regal
- NHTSA lists 6 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 302 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (78), engine and engine cooling (55) and electrical system (51). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V701000 | 2015-10-26 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and... |
| 09V116000 | 2009-04-08 | engine and engine cooling | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL... |
| 08V118000 | 2008-03-12 | engine and engine cooling | GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE. |
| 03V527000 | 2003-12-11 | steering:rack and pinion | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. |
| 99V356000 | 1999-12-17 | exterior lighting:headlights | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VERTICAL HEAD LAMP ADJUSTING DEVICE MAY NOT BE CALIBRATED PROPERLY. |
| 98V102000 | 1998-05-15 | exterior lighting:headlights | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OWNER MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIREMENT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING DEVICE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 1998 Buick Regal
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1998 Buick Regal for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 1998 Buick Regal? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 302 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering, engine and engine cooling and electrical system; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the figures tell you
It runs the 3.8L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The combined figure, 11.2 L/100 km, means roughly 34 litres for 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $17.36 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the Regal makes sense
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Size and space
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Its 481 litres of luggage space fit a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
Rent the Regal for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Narrowing it down
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $173.60 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel.
Questions first?
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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 1998 Buick Regal from us first.
Ask us about the 1998 Buick Regal
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Buick Regal for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Buick Regal
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 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 1998 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 1998 Buick Regal have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1998 Buick Regal cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
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.