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Buick Encore is an excellent vehicle
soulmanencore, 05/24/2015
updated 12/10/2024
2013 Buick Encore Leather 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
39 of 48 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2013 Buick Encore Leather FWD in June 2013 and have 17,000 (now 39,000 miles) miles on it. It provides excellent gas mileage, comfort for long trips and versatile utilizing the fold down seats to haul all types of items. I highly recommend the Encore for empty nesters or someone who has no more than 2 children. I have found the Encore to perform well in all situations we have encountered. It handles the mountains of West Virginia, the heat and humidity of Florida and the narrow winding roads of Pennsylvania. The high ground clearance makes it especially good for driving in snow. (The only non-standard repair was a leak in a coolant hose at the turbo which was covered by warranty and was completed in a day.) (UPDATE: the same coolant leak developed at the turbo and was not covered by warranty. 2X for same issue and vehicle has only 38K causes me to wonder if this is an inherent issue that might justify GM looking into a recall) I would, and did buy Encore again. (2015 Convenience AWD) Update 6/6/22. The car now has 40,000 miles and my wife still loves the car. It does well in both rain and snow and has been very dependable. Update 12/8/22. Same review on car. Mileage now at 40,750. Update 6/7/23 Same review on car. Mileage now at 46,500
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Has Turbo issues and GM doesn't have the parts
Debbie in Indiana, 07/31/2019
2013 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
It only has 54,000 miles on it and first the valve gasket leaked and we had to replace that and two valves. Then the O2 sensor went. Now the Turbo has to be replaced and the dealer has had it since 06/25/2019 and GM has a national problem ordering their parts. We have been told that it is on back order and they do not know how long it will take to get the part. We can not drive it either because that could ruin the entire engine. We called GM and got a claim number and they gave us a case worker who is never in and the message says they will return your call and they never due. Per the consumer affairs department this is happening nation wide and is happening with almost all of the GM models that are under warranty and have to have genuine GM parts to be repaired.
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Lovin my Encore
Kim, 10/20/2016
2013 Buick Encore Leather 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Gorgeous. Very comfy. Great mpg for suv. Roomy seating & cargo! Beautiful! Have only had it 2 weeks, so can't speak for reliability, but I'm optomistic based on reviews! I think my car might be too good for me...lol. Elli Encore...i love her. Comfort, quality, luxury, & economy without being ostentatious.
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New Encore is nice
bosco16, 02/04/2013
2013 Buick Encore Leather 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
24 of 32 people found this review helpful
Enjoying this vehicle very much. My wife will be driving it and she loves the size and design. Great mpg, very quiet and fun to drive. Looks small on the outside but seems big on the inside. Engine is not overpowering but very peppy. Is a small turbo that uses regular gas.... with mid to high 20's mpg for in-town driving. Fit and finish is very good.
What can go wrong?
Parkhound, 01/31/2022
2013 Buick Encore Leather 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought used at 106,000 MI. Went well for about 3 weeks. Thermostat started sticking had to change the thermostat. Had a crack in the return to the radiator that was hidden. The coolant level would leak down and it would stop heating. After about 6 weeks it overheated and now I'm having to get the engine rebuilt. The style and features are just what I need. Gas mileage was great while it was running. I want to keep this car. The mechanic thinks I can expect more problems.
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