25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 75200 miles driven
Most of the cars in this sample are A4s or S4s. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption for the 2.0T engine. Some engines rebuilt with updated piston rings.
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Buick Regal Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 and Buick Regal reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5s and Buick Regals with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5s and Buick Regals that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 and Buick Regal lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 and Buick Regal have been recently.
To see how frequently Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 and Buick Regal problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
None of our members have yet commented on the brand reputation of the Audi A5 / S5 / RS5.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Buick Regal
Buick Regal Brand Reputation: Cons
Year
Body/Powertrain
Comment
2012
4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Whenever someone asks what car I bought, I say a 'Buick Regal GS'. I then get asked, "What are you, 70 years old? My grandpa drives a Buick!" That stigma will last for a while. But trust me, nothing screams "old person" about the GS.
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