2001 Buick Regal LS

The Regal is a mid-size sedan that Buick aimed at buyers wanting a comfortable, quiet daily driver without flashy looks. It delivers a notably smooth and quiet ride on the highway, with enough acceleration to surprise you when you need to merge. The cabin is spacious for four adults, with supportive leather seats, dual-zone climate control, and a trunk that holds more than you'd expect from a sedan this size. Owners report that the powertrain is durable well past 200,000 miles, though small items like window regulators and the digital odometer can fail with age. Its 3.8L V6 makes 200 horsepower and pulls smoothly from a stop, paired with a four-speed automatic that shifts gently around town. Fuel economy is reasonable for the era at 21 mpg combined, and the LS rides on smaller wheels that soak up bumps better than the GS.