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5 out of 5 stars

The Most Awesome Vehicle We Have Ever Owned!

bob_w, 11/01/2011
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We bought our Enclave in August of 2007. We have had only 1 problem. The GPS unit just did stop working. Other than that it has been extremely reliable. It rides like a dream and is very versatile. We keep a car for a long while, therefore we spend a lot of time in selection. We drove all vehicles in this class before making our decision. My wife just knew that she wanted the Volvo before we started. 13 vehicle test drives later we are picking the options and color of our new Enclave. If I had to replace it today, I would probably get it again!

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3 out of 5 stars

Buick Enclave Lemon

bird30, 08/27/2013
updated 08/29/2016
2008 Buick Enclave CXL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased the 2008 Buick Enclave loaded in 2008 as I wanted a Luxury SUV and wanted to support the American Car Maker's in time of crisis. I made a huge mistake! My car has had every seals replaced since I purchased it and barely has 60,000 miles on it. The car has been serviced and taken care of routinely by GMC since I purchased and babied since 2008. The engine seals went out at 30,000 miles, numerous times the airconditioning system has been fixed over and over for problems (4+ times), steering gear/drive problems, water pump seals, rear tail gate piston's replaced, leaking sunroof due to drain tubes plugging up from bad engineering, etc., etc. etc. GMC has not taken responsibitlity for the sun roof and I will never buy another GMC product again. The car is beautiful and comfortable but the biggest lemon and disappointment I have ever purchased.

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1 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

MH, 04/09/2008
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Have had this vehicle since Sept and love it. Quiet, smooth ride and a pleasure to drive. Have put 13,000 miles already. Inside is roomy enough for adults to sit in the very back.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Leaking Sunroofs and Whinning Steering

kcosom, 09/10/2012
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is very attractive. "Certified" hah. I purchased it last summer, which it rarely rains in the summer. Unfortunately one rainy day my passenger notice rain coming in mainly from the sunroof and rear interior lights housing, I noticed it in the front, dripping from the visors housing. Apparently the design of this vehicle was not thought out regarding leaks. To top it off the warranty states that leaks are not covered, as if the maker knew it would leak. Not only the leaking the steering in now whinning each time I turn. This vehicle has been one dissapointment after another. My first Buick and possibly my last, sad to say. Mechanic states need inner/outer tie rods:(

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my Enclave

Media M., 11/24/2007
2008 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is so roomy and comfortable.My 6'4" nephew has plenty leg and headroom in the third row seating! The design is sleek and beautiful.We have the Cocoa metallic color. The car gets head turning stares and lots of comments from other drivers. We have driven in the mountains and it has great pickup on long climbs. Absolutely love the ability to manually shift from 1st to 6th gears. Fold down seats make lots of cargo space. Remote opening of the lift gate helps when you have large loads. It is so quiet thanks to Thinsulate insulation. The mirrors are large,easily adjustable. 12 cup holders means no spills. Numerous airbags make me feel safer,esp with kids in tow. We love the sound system. Great car!

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