Never had one but thought it would be nice to have. Looking for low mile 87 GN price range 15-19k Bill
Than price range should get you into a 20K to 50k car. Try the turbo Buick sites www.turbobuick.com www.turbobuicks.com This one sounds pretty nice http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/showthread.php?p=415971#post415971
I have a friend selling a very low under 20k miles 86 gn its a very nice car, if you're interested in an 86 let me know i can get you his #.
86 What is the difference between 86 and 87, and I've seen some nice ones sell from here for that price range(3shields John) for one., so that is where I'll start. Bill
Grille on the 86 is chrome. I think the only change is the 86 has a chrome grille and the 87 is all black. Not sure about that though. There are usually a bunch of Turbo cars for sale in at Bowling Green... Good Luck Bert
I want one too!!! The 86/87 has the intercooler and latest improvements - last of the breed. "The 1986 Buick Regal Grand National (WE2) Marked a new era in Modern muscle car performance. Buick made some significant changes to the 1986 Grand National's powertrain that would make it one of the most powerful V-6 produced in the 1980's. With the addition of an "Air-to-Air Intercooler" (which cooled the charged intake air, which everyone knows a cold turbo is a happy turbo), slight turbo changes, as well as modified upper and lower intake manifolds, and a redesigned exhaust system, made this car far more efficient than its earlier sibling. Horsepower was now upped to a respectable 235 at 4,000 r.p.m., and a Rubber melting 330 ft. lbs. torque at 2,400 r.p.m.. Other notable changes included a revised front air dam (with opening in the center to allow cool air to reach the Intercooler duct). Grand National option for 1986 included: Black (19) exterior color Black bumpers, rub strips and guards Black front air dam Rear deck lid spoiler Chrome plated steel wheels (4) Grand National and intercooler identification Front bucket seats (583 trim code) Full length operating center console Performance tuned suspension Additional 1986 Regal Grand National Options Hatch Roof (CC1) Silver Glass Astroroof (CF5) Electronic Touch Climate Control (C86) Electronic Rear Window Defogger (C49) Electric Door Locks (AU3) Remote Electric Trunk Lock Release (A90) Manual Seat Back Recliner (AT6) 6-Way Power Driver Seat (WG1) Power Windows (A31) Electronic Cruise Control (K34) Front Seat reading lamps (C95) Not avail. with option (CC1) Electronic Instrumentation (U52) Theft deterrent system (YA6) Twilight Sentinel Lamp Control (T82) 1987 was the final year for the rear-wheel drive G-body, and Buick wasn't going to go out with a whimper! 1987 marked the largest Turbo Regal output (except1978) with a total 26,555 units (20,193 of which were Grand Nationals (WE2). With minor changes from 1986, the Grand National got a 10 H.P. boost to 245 at 4,400 R.P.M. and torque went up to a whopping 355 ft. lbs. at 2,000 R.P.M.! (at 355 ft. lbs. of torque it could turn the tires over like space saver spares on a Top Fuel dragster! Yikes!) Because of their stylish good looks and street beating performance, at a reasonable price, the 1987 Turbo Regals are becoming hard to find, and hard to beat at the track. Next time you pull up to a black Regal on the street you had better beware! Grand National option for 1987 included: 3.8 liter engine with intercooler Automatic transmission with overdrive 3.42 axle ratio Gran Touring suspension Fast Ratio power steering Sport mirrors Turbo boost gauge and Tachometer Leather wrapped steering wheel Air conditioning P 215/65R15 eagle GT Blackwall tires Chrome plated steel wheels Black; bumpers, moldings, grille, and exterior trim Full-length operating console Reclining front bucket seats. A dditional 1987 Regal Grand National Options Hatch Roof (CC1) Silver Glass Astoria (CF5) Electronic Rear Window Defogger (C49) Electric Door Locks (AU3) Remote Electric Trunk Lock Release (A90) Manual Seat Back Recliner (AT6) 6-Way Power Driver Seat (WG1) Power Windows (A31) Electronic Cruise Control (K34) Front Seat reading lamps (C95) Not avail. with option (CC1) Electronic Instrumentation (U52) Theft deterrent system (YA6) Twilight Sentinel Lamp Control (T82)" From Turbo Regal .com Good Luck! :TU: - Bill
The only REAL difference I know of is the chrome grill on an 86 vs black on the 87 they're basically the same cars 86 and 87. but thats easily changeable and affordable LOL.
not sure if I remeber correctly, the '87's were faster but I can't remeber why. I don't know if it was a bigger turbo, intercooler or maybe injectors, but they were faster methinks.
The 87's were rated with more HP over the 86 model, but did not have more HP. The 86's were just rated to low. One is just a fast as the other. The 87 GNX is another story,(much faster)this car had the changes to the turbo, etc.
And with the prices on the X's getting WAY on up there, you can buy 4-5 VERY nice GNs for the price of 1 GNX. I love the GNX, but its just priced where I will never get to own one. Who knows, may drag the values of the GNs up with them........... Bill, Im looking at getting another car with more miles on it so I can "play" a bit harder than I do with the one that I have. Might keep both, but on the fence with that decision right now. The one I have now is sorta rare'ish, void on many of the options. Its a solid roof car, no p/w, no p/seat, no p/door locks, no cruise. Main options are G80 (posi), rear window defroster, tilt, and I guess thats about it. "Light" weight car of sorts. Will update once I know for certain. May be too far from you anyways now that i think about it..... ou: I think the site is down right now, but once it gets back online, http://www.gnttype.org/ is a FANTASTIC reference site for these cars. Its a MUST READ! Good luck with your search. :TU:
87 GN wabted Hey Bill i have a low 11 sec GN im selling too much to list here , but the car is looking prostreet, if interested e mail me. thanks Buikkid
Bill , very happy to see you got your quarters . I was about to cave and sell you mine . There is a very nice GN in the cars for sale section with 37K miles . BY the way I still have the tube and stick for the trans rick picked up . We were so busy trying to get all your parts into the truck we left the dipstick and yube in my truck . I will send it to you via usps .
