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Buyer Guide · Sep 1, 2026

2018 · BuickRegal TourX

Asking price$0
Public guide
Asking$14,500
Mileage90,318 mi
Engine2.0L 4-Cylinder
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
DrivetrainAWD
BodySedan
Key takeaways

What the data shows

At 90,318 miles, the 2.0L turbo TourX is entering the mileage range where timing-chain tensioner wear deserves attention. A cold-start rattle can precede the chain jumping time, while a weak water pump shows up as falling coolant or overheating. The 8-speed automatic also needs a fully warm drive to expose hesitation or shudder. Its AWD wagon layout is genuinely useful for cargo and poor weather, and the clean title is a positive fact.

Budget about $15,000 for near-term timing-chain or turbo-related work, depending on what inspection finds. Start it cold and listen at the timing-cover side, then scan for transmission and boost faults. The asking price is around market for this mileage and trim.

Strong 70-100Fair 50-69Weak 35-49Poor 0-34

At a Glance

What this guide surfaced
Red Flags04
01
Timing Chain Tensioner

chain noise or skipped timing can turn into major engine damage

02
8-Speed Shift Quality

hesitation and shudder reports deserve a warm test drive and scan

03
Coolant Loss

a failing water pump can leave the 2.0L turbo engine overheated

04
Turbocharger Wastegate

actuator and oil-leak reports can affect boost response and repair cost

Green Flags01
01
AWD Wagon

the factory combination provides useful cargo space and traction in one of Buick's less common body styles

Reliability Outlook

Modeled risk by mileage
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LowModerateHighSevere
3.8/10
ReliabilityPoor
Deal0.0
What sets the score
  • Timing Chain Tensioner Wear
    Due now · usually around 90k mi
    −3.5
  • Oil Consumption
    Coming up · usually around 100k mi
    −0.9
  • 8-Speed Shift Hesitation
    Due now · usually around 85k mi
    −0.6
6 smaller items−1.1
Issues · 10 flagged9 open · 1 resolved
Critical
01
Major
07
Caution
01
✓ 1 resolved

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