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Used 2018 Buick Encore Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

Beautiful but too many issues.

Rachel, 07/28/2023
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I honestly am so done with this car. So many problems before 100k I don’t even want it and haven’t wanted it anymore for about a year or more.

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4 out of 5 stars

Glorious little city runaround

Big Bad Dave, 07/07/2023
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a delightful little SUV best suited for doing errands around the city. It is surprisingly peppy given the engine size and handles well. The cargo space isn’t enormous but there is enough room in the trunk for a couple of crates of shopping. The only reason I give it four rather than five stars is that the visibility out of the front right windscreen is not great, thanks to a low placed mirror and thick pillar. But otherwise it’s highly recommended.

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5 out of 5 stars

Encore to the Encore!

Bob Bruggeman, 07/05/2019
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Buick makes some of the quietest vehicles on the road today. The Encoe is no exception. Fit and finish are excellent! The vehicle is very easy to maneuver in traffic. The info. system is easy to navigate. With 8,000 miles on my 2018 Encore, I am averaging 29.5 miles to the gallon with combined city and highway driving. An armrest for the front passenger would be nice. The two toned shale/ebony interior looks sharp and the seats are comfortable. I highly recommend this vehicle. It is Buick’s best seller.

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Beep Beep Go Cart !

Stacy, 12/24/2019
2018 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Stylish Luxury all in one fun compact little Beep Beep GO Cart ! From the mom van not being necessary anymore to the cute SUV !

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4 out of 5 stars

Zippy little ride!

Nan C, 01/29/2020
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

VERY compact, smooth ride and great features

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