Used 2018 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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2018 Buick Encore
Mary, Antioch, CA, 10/22/2018
Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I love my SUV, my only complaint is that you have to pay for OnStar for the navigation.
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better than i thought
bob, West Paducah, KY, 06/13/2019
updated 06/26/2024
Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
this is a good car for around town,we really like it .i have allways been a toyota and honda loyalast , but this little buick has all the bells and whistles and it drives and rides just as good and it has the upgrades you just cannot get on the small size toyota or honda. we would reccomend it to people that dont require a lot of space in their car.the only thing that it needs to make it a great little car is a power back lift gate ,it is hard to get down for us.we have driven this car for 38000 miles with no problems.the heated seats and heated steering wheel is a big plus.we have now got 42000 miles on car ,still like the car as much now as i did when i first purchased it although the air conditioner went out on it just recently .buick dealership repaired with no charges,has a 50,000 bumper to bumper warrenty. ,Now have 47000 miles no problems, still like the car as much as ever..ideal car for 1 or 2 people who dont need lots of room.,.average around 28 m.p.g. in town..Another plus its easy for eldrly person to get in and out of. update 6/21/21 we have driven the car 48688 mi no problems ,still like the encore .it does not have a lots of power but it is quick .plenty of power for us.thinking of trading for a new buick encore gx.. well we now have 54000 miles on my encore no problems at all ,still enjoy driving this car.,best value in a car that i have had in my lifetime! 60000 MI HAPPY WITH THIS CAR NO PROBLEMS ! 6/21/23 ,i have 63,000 mi on my encore still drived like a new one no problems ,stll like and enjoy my encore./ 6/26 /24 i have 70000 miles on this encore still no problems still like this car, would like to get a new one .
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MemphisMan, Atlanta, GA, 06/07/2020
Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall I have enjoyed the tech, features, and decent fuel economy. It has a great ride but I have had to replace the compressor at only 40k miles $700 plus labor . Now the turbo charger is out at 57k $1000 part. I would not recommend unless you are leasing or it is dirt cheap.
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I really like this little car
Mk Abe, Wichita, KS, 07/31/2020
Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Actually mine is a 2018 purchased with 21500 miles and in perfect condition. Never thought I would own a Buick especially one as small and with a smallish engine but I just really like it. Plenty large enough for my wife and myself with adequate cargo space for normal shopping. Fun car to drive and economical to feed. Pretty car inside and out.
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