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Used 2020 Buick Encore Consumer Reviews

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LOVE THIS LITTLE BUICK!11

hernan, 12/28/2019
2020 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
59 of 63 people found this review helpful

It is upscale experience with a small footprint. Really quiet compared to the Subaru I had. About the same mileage. Seems a little low for its size but the car is well made and feels way more luxury oriented. Great stereo. Easy electronics to understand.

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Absolutely love my encore

kari, 03/27/2019
2019 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful

I always liked Buick but never thought I would own a Buick due to price. I was wrong, the price was extremely comparable with others. I have a bad back so getting in and out of a vehicle with ease is what I needed and the encore is perfect. Some vehicles you get down into and it's hard to get out. The encore you just slide in and slide out. Love the gas mileage too. The ease of parking is nice. It's a cute car. Very happy with my purchase.

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Downsizing a Commuter

Betty, 02/05/2019
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2019 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful

My last two vehicles were larger SUV, and while I will miss the cargo space, the ease in commuting traffic, and the gas savings outweigh the smaller cargo space. I have only had my Encore a short while, but I already love the ease of parking, and the space it frees up in my garage.....and the savings at the pump!

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Perfect car for Driving Eldery and Grandkids

Nana C, 01/10/2019
2019 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
64 of 69 people found this review helpful

I’m a first time Buick owner as I searched for a low cost, efficient model to aide me in abilities to help my aging parent as he struggled to get in and out of my truck. This model made it easy for him to get in and out and also provided lots of room. It also provides great fuel economy so I can go visit my grandchildren that live 4 hours away even more since I’m semi-retired. Love the look and ease of driving. Extremely happy with my new car!

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Luxury for less

Joe C., 03/30/2019
2019 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful

The lease on our 2016 Buick Cascada was up and we need to find a replacement. Although we enjoyed the Cascada very much at 73 years of age it was difficult for me to enter and exit. We settled on a 2019 Buick Encore and are very happy with it. For my wife and I it is the perfect vehicle. Very quite and comfortable. It is a pleasure to drive, very responsive, good fuel economy, roomy and great cargo capacity. Best of all it is very affordable, you get a lot of bang for your buck!

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