Used 1997 Buick Regal
1997 Buick Regal Overview
1997 Buick Regal Pricing
1997 Buick Regal pricing starts at $1,972 for the Regal LS Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $21,095 when new. The range-topping 1997 Regal GS Sedan 4D starts at $2,388 today, originally priced from $23,495.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$21,095 | $1,972 | |||
$23,495 | $2,388 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Buick Regal models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Regal Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Buick Regal (1997-2004) a 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 92% recommend it. These figures are based on 442 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Buick Regal
"Great car for a first time driver or student"
"Very clean, and dependable car. Gets about 28 miles to the gallon so pretty good on gas. Drives smooth. Just had new brakes and rotors. Oil changed regular, every 3,000 miles. all maintenance records available."
"Best car I’ve owned so far"
"I am only the second owner to my Regal LS. Bought it at 91k miles and I drive a lot. I heard only great things about Buick’s. My Regal drives and performs perfectly. The acceleration caught me by surprise taking off and being faster than I expected. I Love my Regal."
"What a Car"
"My Grandfather boought this car Brand new in 1997. He passed away in 2008 and it sat in my fathers Barn until early 2012. Put a new battery in it and it started and ran like it never even had a four year nap. I only have a few qualms with this car, the first being the center cup holders. I dont know what buick was thinking, and maybe it was a last minute thing, But god are those cup holders cheap. The second issue i have is with the supercharger. I honestley cant tell if its boosting like it should, or if something is wrong. The boost gauge reads at the most 1.5psi. Maybe its just miss miss calibrated. Anyways, the car still feels fast. I wish it had a manual. That would make the car the most enjoyable car i have ever had the pleaseure of driving."
Overall 1997 Buick Regal Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Buick Regal is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Buick Regal quality a 4.5 out of 5.
1997 Buick Regal Reliability
The 1997 Buick Regal receives an average consumer rating of 4.5 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Regal Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Regal, here are some of its best features:
- Great price
- Best car all around
- Fast, And sleek
- Powerful, comfortable, dependable, lots of space!
- Comfortable, reliable, good MPG, and fun
1997 Buick Regal MPG by Trim
1997 Regal LS Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
1997 Regal GS Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
1997 Regal Safety
1997 Buick Regal Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
1997 Buick Regal
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1997 Buick Regal Depreciation
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1997 Buick Regal Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | + $256 | $1,801 | $1,007 | ||
2023 | $338 | $1,463 | $636 | ||
2024 | $56 | $1,407 | $681 | ||
Now | + $9 | $1,416 | $652 |
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 Buick Regal Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3473 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 101.8 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 118.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 196.2 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 58.0 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 16.7 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 37.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 109.0 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 72.7 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 17 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 20 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 205 @ 5200 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 230 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.8 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
Entertainment
- DVD Entertainment System
- MP3 Player
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
- Dual Power Front Seats
- Power Driver's Seat
Technology
- Cruise Control
- Hands Free Phone
- Navigation System
1997 Buick Regal Safety
1997 Buick Regal Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1997 Buick Regal | Used 1997 Geo Metro | Used 2002 Saturn S-Series | Used 2002 Suzuki Esteem | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,972 | $1,930 | $2,052 | $1,816 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 17/Hwy 27/Comb 20 MPG | City 33/Hwy 39/Comb 35 MPG | City 24/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 205 @ 5200 RPM | 70 @ 5500 RPM | 100 @ 5000 RPM | 122 @ 6300 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
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