Last Drive in my 1999 Buick Regal GS [Part 2 of 2]

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6wAV4HWL8A

My first car was a 1999 Regal GS. Powered by a supercharged 3.8L V6, the Regal was capable of speeds that Buick's target audience don't know exist. It had 240 horsepower and 280 ft-lbs of torque. With an obscenely flat torque curve that peaks at 2400 rpm, off the line it was one mean burgundy machine. Only a slight twitch of my leg transformed the Regal from a cloud nine geriatric ride to an angry supercharged rhinocerous- with an appetite for Japanese cars with oversized spoilers, soup-can exhausts, and non-functional hood scoops.


A car that defined the term 'sleeper', the Regal would particularly enjoy courting Honda Preludes, Civic Si's, or Mitsubishi Eclipses. After luring its prey into what initially appears like an opportune chance to exhibit their sweet stickers, the Regal would spring its trap. Its Eaton M90 supercharger would be unleashed, packing the six cylinders with 27.4 psi of boost; meanwhile, the drivetrain would give its best effort toward the futile endeavor of maintaining traction as the Regal would rocket past its imported competition. Such defeats would be expected to leave the Honda driver in a state of confusion, so fortunately the margin of victory would allow enough time for him to close his mouth and consider the embarrassment at exactly how much he spent on his unpainted body kit.


I never lost a race in that car. Except when the opponent had blue and red lights on top.


The GS was commonly seen around Spartanburg, SC demonstrating her artistic side. One of her oft-repeated performances was a painting of twin streaks of Michelin residue against a backdrop of smoky clouds of rubber-based particulate matter, set to the tune of a high-pitched whine eminating from twin helical screws.


Anyway, all good things must come to an end. I was graduating high school, and moving on to college. My father decided to trade it in, and no, I won't sully the Regal's good name by revealing what it was traded in for.


Plain and simple: this video presents my final drive in the Regal GS. Man, I loved that car.

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[billyray66]

Nice vid! I laughed, i cried. She sounds in great shape. That engine is smooth as silk. Any mods or is it all stock? I have an '01 GS and they'll have to pry the keys out of my dead cold hands before I give her up!

[RoUgEStAtUs17]

does anybody know what gas octane you are suppose use on the gs

[MrRobertoparra1982]

I have a 1999 Supercharged Buick Regal, i've had it for 9 1/2 years, still looks beatiful, still runs beautiful, it's definately a keeper.

[Ne0nLiteZ]

damn that thing doesnt even try and its already goin 90

[champ1270]

wow. i actually have a 2000 buick regal GS that i got for $2800. i love it. unfortunately my dad is also trading my car in. he doesn't want me taking a car to college with over 100,000 and an oil leak that we can't fix. it still runs like brand new though. my dad's gonna get a hemi charger and i'm getting his car: a 2006 grand prix gt. some may say that it's an upgrade, but i say i'm losing a part of me. my buick is my AMERICAN badass sport luxury sedan that will destroy any foreign shit.

[vanhalengt500kr]

@billyray66 Yea, I don't think anyone could blame a guy for getting emotional during this vid, amazing car. Feel bad that you have to give it up. I want to get one so bad. I'm 17 and saving up, hoping to get one for $4000. Keep smoking those imports!

[superchargewhine]

FYI Buick rated this motor at 240HP for insureance purposes. It really has 268HP and 285 Lbs ft.

[superchargewhine]

@mustangmikeca I'm a Ford guy, and no a Thunderbird would not eat this. The motors are pure bullshit in those.. Why not go take a class in trolling or go mess with some import pansies?

[mustangmikeca]

The Thunderbird supercharged would beat that piece of shit

[BigYerke]

''Japanese cars with oversized spoilers, soup-can exhausts, and non-functional hood scoops.'' lmao buick ftw