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Used 2011 Buick Enclave Consumer Reviews

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1 out of 5 stars

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

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!

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5 out of 5 stars

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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4.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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