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4.75 out of 5 stars

This Vehicle was made For me!

Made for Me!, 05/10/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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This vehicle was made for me. It is quiet and very roomy. I can't believe that I have a luxury SUV! It is so smooth and handles very well. I love this vehicle! I thought it was out of my price range because it is luxury, but I got one fully loaded.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best Car I Have Owned So Far

Aggies95, 05/17/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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The car is simply awesome. Quiet, luxurious, fun to drive. GM has finally decided to compete with Japan and Europe. The car is not perfect, but comes close. I test drove Acura MDX, BMW X5, Volvo C70, Mercedes ML, Lexus RX and Buick won out. The other cars were nice, but not as well thought out and not even close when it comes to value. I traded in my Lincoln Aviator. I was hesitant about buying another domestic car because I have been disappointed on the two that i owned. The Enclave has a generous warranty that should cover most problems.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Best Vehicle I've Ever Owned

Sheila, 07/08/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I love this vehicle. It drives very smoothly. I bought the navigation system and used it and OnStar for a recent trip to CA. The best road trip I've ever taken with the turn-by-turn directions. The seats are extremely comfortable and I have it on good authority from my family that you can actually seat 3 people in the third row without being too uncomfortable. The way the second row moves forward makes it easy for people to sit in the third row and gives ample leg room for both the second and third row. I am thrilled with my purchase. The only negative is that I'm only averaging 14.3 mpg in town, but do believe I hit the 24 mpg on the highway trip to CA. I love the diagnostic reports.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Enclave

Phoebe2525, 12/19/2007
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Fun to drive. Roomy,comfy, full of nice surprises. Easy entrance, exit. Lots of leg, head, shoulder room in all 3 rows. Quietest ride I've ever had in a car. Actual fuel mileage so far is 18+ mpg in city driving. Love it!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Buick Enclave - 2008 CXL AWD

traveler, 03/25/2009
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We have 12000 miles on our Enclave. Love the car. Traveled from Illinois to Florida and car performed beautifully. Car had a bad battery at delivery but that was quickly resolved. Excellent highway mileage, 22 mpg. with full load. Very comfortable ride and so far all accessories performing perfectly. Some visibility problems for shorter drivers.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love this SUV!

Cindy, 02/12/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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This is my first GM product since 1989. I actually read about the Saturn Outlook first, but fell for the Enclave the minute I test drove it. It is very roomy inside, but doesn't feel like a moose to maneuver around town.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

First 2500 km impression

DanielL, 05/25/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I have been driving my Enclave for just over 2500 km (~1500 mi) now in replacement of a Rendez Vous 2002. I really enjoy it. The drive is smooth, quiet and I find performance being acceptable for the size of the vehicle. Plenty of room for people and cargo. I like the overall usability of the cockpit; controls are easy to use and some are available on steering wheel, sliding arm support. Strongly recommend the car based on first impression.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

For Fair Weather only!

EAS, 10/27/2010
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

If you live in an area that has rain and/or snow - please reconsider purchasing a 2008 Enclave. This car is terrible on wet roads. All else seems to be fairly good; no other issues.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

08 Enclave CXL AWD

george, 01/14/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

My driving style is moderate. My car is fully loaded, the only options I did not get were the rear entertainment system and upgraded wheels. 4000 miles in the first month. MPG (calculated, not from the trip computer) around town 20, Trips as high as 26.5 but usually 22. This is a nice quiet solid car. The seat is comfortable on long trips. There is little wind and road noise. The all wheel drive is great in both snow and ice. The air conditioning is very good. The car gets many compliments on its styling.

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5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Buick

Mario, 06/11/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We look at almost every crossover model available on the market, but when we saw the Enclave, we fell in love. My wife still can't believe it's a Buick. Talking about a private jet, the inside is more like a first class section of a jumbo jet. Way to go Buick, keep it up because you already beat every foreign crossover in your class. My Enclave moved me so much that I personalized the license plate on it with my own name.

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