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Worst car Ive ever bought
F Sangen, 06/09/2016
2011 Buick Enclave CXL2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 36 people found this review helpful
Ive always bought american cars, that being said, This is the worst car Ive ever owned. Its nice looking and has all the features Ive wanted. The MPG is terrible. The worst thing about this car is its an absolute lemon. The first few months I had it the airbag lights went on. It was in the shop multiple times and they finally had to rewire the airbag system. At 12000 miles the engine light came on and car shut down 4 hours away from home after waiting 5 hours for roadside assistance they towed me an hour away. I got a loaner car and had to leave it up there. It ended up being a bent valve and the head had to be machined. I got it back 3 weeks later after having to drive back up 4 hours to get it. I have a problem with the gas guage that I still have it was back multiple times(they replaced gas tank) and it still does it. It shows 1/4 tank when its empty. Ive had multiple front end components replaced. It runs rough(like a miss) and tach jumps been back multiple times they tell me all the tachs do that. Now charging system is not working replaced battery must be alternator. The car has 52000 miles I bought it in today (thursday )to make appointment. They cant look at it till Wednesday at the soonest, So I dont have a car again. The car is paid off in another 5 months!! So now I dont have a car again. Maybe I should just leave it at dealer. I am a mechanic for railroad and know what Im talking about and dealership is trying to BS me about problems. STAY AWAY
Returning to American made
tomcat7, 02/04/2011
2011 Buick Enclave CXL2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
We walked out of an Odyssey and haven't look back. After evaluating about everything we finally settled on the new Enclave. What a pleasant reward at every drive. Right out of the "box" on mixed roads, we got 23.8 mpg. The ride and comfort and goodies compare and for us beat the MB ML, and Lexus GX. The standard warranty is better that the Arcadia and Traverse with a better list of "standard equipment". So far so good, and we could not be happier.
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exceptional
pkirk618, 06/13/2011
2011 Buick Enclave CXL2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
34 of 39 people found this review helpful
Purchased a fully loaded Enclave. Towing, chrome, 20" wheels, DVD rear....and those directional head lights, that's just so damn neat. I've never owned a luxury SUV and well, it's a pleasure to drive. I don't care about mileage as I feel it can't be avoided in something this big. It could be better I suppose, but I expected 20mpg average and that's what I get. Their paint and chrome, especially in the tri-coat diamond enclave is beautiful. The front end, especially with the blue ring in the headlights and waterfall grill compliment each other well. It's what sold my wife on this vehicle. ...and remote start standard? Heck yeah!
Bad Timing
Rich Hand, 04/12/2016
2011 Buick Enclave CX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Why would all 3 timing chains need replacing at only 36000 miles?
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2011 Buick Enclave, Gold Mist
wayne107, 05/29/2011
2011 Buick Enclave CXL2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Purchased our Enclave in 2/11. It replaced a 1998 Toyota Avalon. We've put more than 7,000 miles on it driving on trips down to San Diego, and up to Sacramento and Redding. It is a joy to drive and ride in. Passengers have commented on its ride and quietness. So far there has been nothing to require taking it in for service (other than its first oil change) or replacement under warranty. The Gold Mist color is proving to be a good choice for not showing dust/road grime. Best gas mileage has been 21.9 on mountainous highway driving at 75 mph.
Like an ocean liner (a thirsty one though)
bigbaddave, 12/15/2011
2011 Buick Enclave CXL1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
I've had the CXL1 AWD for a week and am still adapting to a vehicle that reminds me of an ocean liner. It's very stately and is not the kind of crossover you'd want to be manoeuvring in a tight parking lot. My wife wanted a leather-seated vehicle, so I test drove the Toyota Highlander, Subaru Outback, Mazda CX9, Acura MDX and Chevrolet Traverse. The Enclave beat the lot. I love the exterior design but some of the interior controls are oddly placed. The gas mileage so far has been disappointing (no shocks there) and I haven't yet worked out a totally comfortable seating arrangement. My 15-year-old daughter though says the Enclave is "sick", which is a great compliment coming from her.
DO NOT BUY
ROGER GIROIR, 12/16/2015
2011 Buick Enclave CXL1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
HAD TO CHANGE MOTOR MOUNTS TWICE IN CAR. A/C BROKE IN FIRST MONTH. OVERPRICED. BEEN IN THE SHOP OVER TWENTY TIMES AND GMC DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT.
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19 months in, tearing my hair out over the gas bills
bigbaddave, 08/06/2013
2011 Buick Enclave CXL1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I wrote my first review after driving the Enclave for a week; we've had it now for 19 months. We bought it to transport my teenage daughter and her friends around and it's been a great success. They love the luxurious leather seats, the sound system and the great ride. The back seats fold down in a variety of ways and you can transport pretty much whatever you want. The main drawback is the awful fuel consumption on the AWD version, which is less even than the 15 mpg Buick claims it will get. Our lease runs out at the end of 2014 and we'd like to buy the Enclave, even though it will be a bit big for two people, but I think we'll downsize to a BMW X3 or the Audi Q5 just to save money on gas.
Excellent, practical vehicle
Jim, 01/29/2020
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2011 Buick Enclave CXL2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought my CXL from my brother, who kept the fluids clearn religiously. It was 4 years old and had 130,000 miles - he drives a lot. People get in and I often ask them to guess how old it is and how many miles. They usually say 4 or 5 years, and maybe 75K or 100K. Mine is now 9 years old, and is over 230,000 miles. And still going strong! Looks good inside and out, and drives perfectly. Great vehicle!
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Enclave Seats Poorly Designed for Booster Seats
lbardel, 09/16/2011
2011 Buick Enclave CXL1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
2nd & 3rd row seats are almost impossible to buckle using backless &"with-backs" toddler booster seats (infant car seats w/5-point harness are ok). The latch at bottom of the seat does not budge & presses against the booster so tightly, you'll rub your knuckles raw trying to get the buckle in....also, the buckle is slightly angled making things even more difficult. I transport four 5-year-olds to Kndgarten & not one of them can buckle in......I bought 3 different brands of boosters, & nothing helps. There's just not enough room on the seat for the booster to fit against the latch. Buick suggested a belt extender; Buick later said NOT to use extender; they are perplexed for solution.