After waffling over retiring my '96 Maxima from commuter duty the last few years, I've finally decided to enter the used car market in the next couple months and a '18 Regal TourX is on the short list. The '18 around ~60K+ miles checks the affordability box, anything newer might be out of reach for what I have to spend, considering I want a high trim / loaded model of whatever I get.
Any major problems with these I should be aware of? They seem relatively inexpensive for what you get. I understand they're German made, Aisin transmission, usual turbo GM corporate/Ecotec 2.0L engine. Reviews tend to be positive except those complaining it's more like a car than an SUV-- which is exactly why I'm looking at it.
I'm not particularly attached to a wagon and have no problems with a sedan for this application (primarily commuting), but I do see the utility of a wagon and don't like driving what everybody else drives (Impala, Malibu, Charger, the usual fare in the sedan class). Any other options that are reasonably sporty/fast fitting the affordability criteria (< $25K @ < 80K miles or so) I'd love to hear about.
Any major problems with these I should be aware of? They seem relatively inexpensive for what you get. I understand they're German made, Aisin transmission, usual turbo GM corporate/Ecotec 2.0L engine. Reviews tend to be positive except those complaining it's more like a car than an SUV-- which is exactly why I'm looking at it.
I'm not particularly attached to a wagon and have no problems with a sedan for this application (primarily commuting), but I do see the utility of a wagon and don't like driving what everybody else drives (Impala, Malibu, Charger, the usual fare in the sedan class). Any other options that are reasonably sporty/fast fitting the affordability criteria (< $25K @ < 80K miles or so) I'd love to hear about.