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Loving it, now
hawkeye, 06/14/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love the way this vehicle drives! I would have given performance and fun to drive a "7" before I had the May 8th transmission update. This eliminated all hesitation and lugging. It holds the lower gears for instant throttle response. It came with a warning that it may decrease mpg by 0-2 mpg. I saw the 0. I get 22 on the interstate doing 76 mph. My wife got 23.5 mpg on a rural drive with small towns to go through. I get 14 mpg in around town/short trip driving. It's very reliable, too.
I hate the Buick Enclave
IHATEBUICKENCLAVE, 01/31/2009
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2nd row (when folded forward) floats while driving (no latch to keep it in place). No room for groceries in hatch. Cannot open hatch in garage - too high. Remote start seldom works, took it to dealership and told me that "electrical devices could be getting in the way". Driver's side heat blasts on one side only; burning one foot while the other one freezes. Seats six not seven comfortably. The pin stripe is one little stripe down the side and you have to pay an additional $700 for something that is already on the car; it wasn't negotiable. No power when passing. Bose sound is a joke as you hear everything on the outside of the car. I have had leaks and other issues. The Buick Enclave is attractive, but it is not sound proof as some guy blogged earlier. I have had this car for a year and trust me, I hear everything. I was told not to buy it but I thought it was so beautiful...regret everyday now. I seriously hate driving this car.
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Transmission problems
rowand, 06/14/2010
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The transmission went on my enclave It only has 97k on it. Have been waiting over 4 wks for repair. Parts still not in! Unacceptable!
GM Enclave Service stinks for us
Steve Cone, 12/02/2009
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought an Enclave in 2001. Our mileage very much exceeded warranty mileage. So when the entire amp in the car shorted out, they used mileage as an excuse to deny warranty claim, and dumped the cost to replace a defective amp on us, the consumers. It was a defective amp. They should make the amp vendor suffer the loss. After a Suburban, two Tahoes and this Enclave, it's HONDA for me from now on.
Acceptable SUV
SAM, 11/22/2009
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I leased this vehicle to replace a Lexus RX 330. With 2 babies on boards I needed a 3 rows Luxury SUV with decent fuel economy. PROS: Any SUV of that size has a V8. The Enclave has A V6 with decent performance and fuel economy (for the size/weight). It is beautiful inside and out. Very comfortable ride and minimal road noise. CONS: Questionable build quality and reliability. I have already been to the dealer for serious repairs multiple times. I do not trust what the dealer did to repair the car. Thank God it is just a lease. My brother just visit me and immediately notice how the SUV is falling apart. On the other hand, 3 years ago, he though my 4 year old Lexus was almost brand new.