Ok Buick Guru's, Is this a Limited?

TTA89 · 11-04-2003, 01:50 PM

"87 BUICK REGAL TURBO T Blk w/grey int. P/windows, locks, tilt, cruise, posi, p/moon rf, rare side marker lights, 1/2 vinyl rf. 103K mi. Car runs exc. Vy solid."

Is that a Limited? Can you get a vinyl roof in anything but a Limited??? Does that mean it has a Bench/Column or could you get a limited with buckets?

I might call on it tonight and go take a look.

b4black · 11-04-2003, 02:00 PM

There's really little difference between a base and Limted Regal. Although Limteds tend to have more options than base Regals, it's possible for a base Regal to be more luxurious than poorly optioned Limited. Both could have buckets and Landau roofs.

Check the 5th digit of the VIN. M = Limited.

I never really understood the Limited appeal. crazy It's the options, not the model, that's important.

rastaz · 11-04-2003, 02:01 PM

Winter beater???

TTA89 · 11-04-2003, 02:09 PM

Quote:

b4black:
There's really little difference between a base and Limted Regal. Although Limteds tend to have more options than base Regals, it's possible for a base Regal to be more luxurious than poorly optioned Limited. Both could have buckets and Landau roofs.

Check the 5th digit of the VIN. M = Limited.

I never really understood the Limited appeal. crazy It's the options, not the model, that's important.

Hey what do I know, I don't own a Buick. I thought the Limited was the Luxury version with Leather and all that jaz.

So you can get a Landau roof in a regular Turboregal? I don't think I have ever seen that, or noticed it. Only on limited.

Moonroof yup yup yup

Rob,

Not a beater but yes a Winter driver. cheers

stevemon · 11-04-2003, 02:49 PM

With the collectabilty of these cars starting to go up, check the carpet to see if it's a real Limited. The pile is twice as heavy as a Turbo T and it's not available anywhere.

forzfed · 11-04-2003, 03:23 PM

No it is not a Limited. One of our members has the exact setup and I remember asking him if he was sure it wasn't a Limited. The car still has the original paint and emblems and was bought brand new from the dealership.

ULYCYC · 11-04-2003, 03:26 PM

I don't think they offered the Landau roof with the sport black out trim package. But many dealers had it done aftermarket. The coach lamps were only offered on the limited. It's good to see you on the right track again wink

Just a Six?? · 11-04-2003, 03:50 PM

My Limited has the doeskin leather bucket seats. If there was an option available I have it along with most other LTD's! Very few are less optioned than a base Regal if any? They define the saying "Going Fast with Class!" JMO

salvageV6 · 11-04-2003, 05:30 PM

It's not a Limited.

Base Regal with some options, including LC2.

Chrome bumpers etc.

TTA89 · 11-04-2003, 05:36 PM

Ok so what is specific to a limited besides the carpet?

JFH · 11-04-2003, 06:12 PM

The plate above the glove box lights up when you turn on the lights. No pull strap on the doors rather has a nice strong handle, and wood trim on door. Chrome strip below the doors(unless you got the WO2 option).
Pillow valor seats or leather. Wood trim on dash.

JFH

TTA89 · 11-04-2003, 06:19 PM

Ill go check it out and see if its worthy.. hehe just left a message.

I need to get a car soon.

Gary Wells · 11-04-2003, 07:31 PM

Limited's are badged "limited" on each side of the car at the rear just below the "regal" emblems. It is about a half inch high by about 6 inches long. They also have an oblong or rectangular key pad on the trunk surrounding the key entry that matches a same and or similiar badge on each side of the car about 1.5 inches behind the rear quarter/opera windows and about even with the bottom of the side windows. The badges that are on the side of the car lining up with the bottom of the side windows would probably not be there if you have the opera lights.
I also have an '87 turbo regal with the limited package option "but not an actual limited" which does not have the "Limited" insignas or badges on each side of the car at the rear below the regal badge. The limiteds and limited option packages also have the stainless steel strip running at the bottom of the side windows and extending to the perpendicular outsides of the doors. I do not remember if the turbo regals have this stainless strip or not. I don't believe that the GNs and We4s have that strip covering the window sills.
The glove box has the words "turbo limited" on the inside of the aluminumized trim ring surrounding the glove box door. The door panels have gunmetal gray metal trim panels with the word "limited" on them. I do not know of any wood or similuated wood trim on the door or the dash.
Possibly this is the plastic protection mylar on the dash bezel that most people do not realize that it is even there. I didn't till close examination.

<small>[ November 05, 2003, 08:54 AM: Message edited by: Gary Wells ]</small>

JohnLarkin · 11-04-2003, 07:59 PM

If you buy it, I have a whole set of Limited dash trim including the lighted dash plate which works.

boosted6 · 11-05-2003, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Hey what do I know, I don't own a Buick.

TRUE, you own the best Pontiac BUICK ever built

. Sorry i had to do that. about the car............................................... ........................sounds good to me.

11-04-2003, 01:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
TTA89 I want a Z06 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Pahk the Cah Posts: 6,018	Ok Buick Guru's, Is this a Limited? "87 BUICK REGAL TURBO T Blk w/grey int. P/windows, locks, tilt, cruise, posi, p/moon rf, rare side marker lights, 1/2 vinyl rf. 103K mi. Car runs exc. Vy solid." Is that a Limited? Can you get a vinyl roof in anything but a Limited??? Does that mean it has a Bench/Column or could you get a limited with buckets? I might call on it tonight and go take a look. __________________ -Mike I used to own fast cars

11-04-2003, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
b4black Carb/Turbo Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 1,611	There's really little difference between a base and Limted Regal. Although Limteds tend to have more options than base Regals, it's possible for a base Regal to be more luxurious than poorly optioned Limited. Both could have buckets and Landau roofs. Check the 5th digit of the VIN. M = Limited. I never really understood the Limited appeal. crazy It's the options, not the model, that's important. __________________ Rich BEFORE BLACK Website 1983 Regal T TYPE 14.21 @ 93.75 mph - Have I caught the IC cars yet??? 1982 Regal GRAND NATIONAL 1998 Regal GS and 1996 Dodge Ram TurboDiesel too! Chicagoland Chapter GSCA

11-04-2003, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
rastaz Unnaturally Aspirated Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,327	Winter beater??? __________________ Rob 89 TTA: 11.54 @120, 1.60 60ft. 87 GN: 11.20 @119, 1.54 60ft. 86 WH1: Project car http://www.nos4gn.com

11-04-2003, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
stevemon Hits or Cracks? Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Mustang, Ok Posts: 4,691	With the collectabilty of these cars starting to go up, check the carpet to see if it's a real Limited. The pile is twice as heavy as a Turbo T and it's not available anywhere. __________________ stevemonroe@cox.net 1986 GN, 11.72 @ 115.48, stock turbo. Red 108 Chip (Now in my God sons care) 1989 TTA #10 of 1550, Sold 1967 Buick Spl. Dlx. (GS-ified) Sold 1957 Buick Special 4dr hdtp (sold) 1950 Special. Families 1st new Buick. Got the Bling Grill 2004 Ford Ranger Edge Ext Cab 2009 Toyota Rav4 Sport 4WD, V-6 2006 Sissy Motorscooter DIY Alcohol Injection 62 mm Throttle Bodys "For the most part, White bigots are no longer respected among Whites, and I look forward to the day that Black bigots are no longer respected among Blacks." Columnist Walter Williams Don't judge a man by his opinions, But by what his opinions have made him. - G.C. Lichtenberg

11-04-2003, 03:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
ULYCYC Fuhgeddaboudit Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brooklyn & Long Beach, NY Posts: 18,377	I don't think they offered the Landau roof with the sport black out trim package. But many dealers had it done aftermarket. The coach lamps were only offered on the limited. It's good to see you on the right track again wink __________________ ED BAKER 87-T, Maplight equipped rear view mirror.. 93 PARK AVE"SUPERCHARGED" BPG#1458 My Photo Page buickperformancegroup.com "As democracy is perfected, the office of President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."---H.L. Mencken 1927

11-04-2003, 03:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
forzfed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Winterpeg Posts: 6,165	No it is not a Limited. One of our members has the exact setup and I remember asking him if he was sure it wasn't a Limited. The car still has the original paint and emblems and was bought brand new from the dealership.

11-04-2003, 03:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Just a Six?? OK! Who Farted Again?? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,460	My Limited has the doeskin leather bucket seats. If there was an option available I have it along with most other LTD's! Very few are less optioned than a base Regal if any? They define the saying "Going Fast with Class!" JMO __________________ 87 LTD. Purchased May 88 Doeskin leather, coach lites, moonroof & carpeted trunk. No Factory Hood Ornament! Special order by the VP of GM Canada! Not another like it! Lots of Go Fast goodies! 11.5 is as Fast as I go! Thats what the track told me! It's a Small World, but I wouldn't want to Paint It!! BPG Member #2040

11-04-2003, 05:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
salvageV6 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 6,863	It's not a Limited. Base Regal with some options, including LC2. Chrome bumpers etc. __________________ WE4, 155K, Daily Driver, DBLBBGT70, 55lb.Inj., Pedophile DP, hollow cat.,Schertz Hi-Pro and 3200Protorque, Postons Headers, 2 1/2"SS Ultraflows and pipes, Ex.Ext. alky chip, EGT/Bilsteins, Boxed Cont. arms/Airbags/snubber,Blizzak snows, Nittos 275/60DR, 307, adj.reg./ SMC alky dual, 9 gauges,scamaster and D.Scan,BSTC, translator and 31/2"MAF, V4 inter. DYNO. TESTED!!! 11.93 @ 113.7 GN loaded, car #2. 115K miles. Accufab reg.,Scanmaster, Reds 100 chip, Mease downpipe, Mease 15row stretch IC, hollow cat., ATR ss. 3"crossflow, SMC alky., J.J. 62mm.T.B., RJC power plate, Bilsteins, Moog springs, HR Parts mount and rear arms, Nittos. "Some Cars Like Lots Of Fuel Pressure and Some Cars Are On Blocks." 12.4 @ 111

11-04-2003, 05:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
TTA89 I want a Z06 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Pahk the Cah Posts: 6,018	Ok so what is specific to a limited besides the carpet? __________________ -Mike I used to own fast cars

11-04-2003, 06:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
JFH Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: River Edge, NJ Posts: 178	The plate above the glove box lights up when you turn on the lights. No pull strap on the doors rather has a nice strong handle, and wood trim on door. Chrome strip below the doors(unless you got the WO2 option). Pillow valor seats or leather. Wood trim on dash. JFH __________________ JOHN HORDYCH 87 GN Ta49 36#, big mouth intake,9-11 TC,new interior,KB exhaust,test pipe,Boost a pump,340 walbro,IMM trunk kit,Basic mods all gauges,Turbo Link,new trans by Eric Shertz,Translator, Extender chip ,Keith Mease downpipe, and 1 1/2 intercooler,70mm TB RJC power Plate,Dual Fans Hotchkis lower arms,air bags,scanmaster,running 20# boost with exylene & no knock

11-04-2003, 06:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
TTA89 I want a Z06 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Pahk the Cah Posts: 6,018	Ill go check it out and see if its worthy.. hehe just left a message. I need to get a car soon. __________________ -Mike I used to own fast cars

11-04-2003, 07:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gary Wells Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Long Beach, PRK Posts: 1,526	Limited's are badged "limited" on each side of the car at the rear just below the "regal" emblems. It is about a half inch high by about 6 inches long. They also have an oblong or rectangular key pad on the trunk surrounding the key entry that matches a same and or similiar badge on each side of the car about 1.5 inches behind the rear quarter/opera windows and about even with the bottom of the side windows. The badges that are on the side of the car lining up with the bottom of the side windows would probably not be there if you have the opera lights. I also have an '87 turbo regal with the limited package option "but not an actual limited" which does not have the "Limited" insignas or badges on each side of the car at the rear below the regal badge. The limiteds and limited option packages also have the stainless steel strip running at the bottom of the side windows and extending to the perpendicular outsides of the doors. I do not remember if the turbo regals have this stainless strip or not. I don't believe that the GNs and We4s have that strip covering the window sills. The glove box has the words "turbo limited" on the inside of the aluminumized trim ring surrounding the glove box door. The door panels have gunmetal gray metal trim panels with the word "limited" on them. I do not know of any wood or similuated wood trim on the door or the dash. Possibly this is the plastic protection mylar on the dash bezel that most people do not realize that it is even there. I didn't till close examination. <small>[ November 05, 2003, 08:54 AM: Message edited by: Gary Wells ]</small> __________________ TIA: Gary wells / "TOLTK" '02 QS Z06 vette, 55K miles '87 Buick Turbo Regal, 22K miles '98 honda CBR1100XX, 1.2K miles Garage prostitutes to the max

11-04-2003, 07:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
JohnLarkin It's me, really Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indy Posts: 1,850	If you buy it, I have a whole set of Limited dash trim including the lighted dash plate which works. __________________ johnkiml@att.net

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