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Used 2021 Buick Encore Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

Mark, 05/21/2024
2019 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great car zero mechanical problems after 5 years of ownership

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4 out of 5 stars

BUICK! ENCORE! ENCORE!

BIG HOSS, 12/10/2021
2021 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

good small SUV. Road noise and lack of cargo space is a drawback. Front Seating is comfortable. I am 300lbs., so I have not bothered to get in the back seat. My mother-in-law seems okay back there, all 4'9" of her. Good gas mileage is a plus. Decent power. The PRICE WAS REASONABLE. 0% Financing was the key in my purchase. I would recommend for daily commute, but not for cross country trip. Overall, we are pleased with the purchase. It isn't easy to get a new vehicle for under $400/month.

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5 out of 5 stars

Way above my Pay Grade!! Lol

Dallas , 06/01/2023
2020 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This little hot rod replaced My Lincoln MKX AWD. One minute I had it.. Next stupid human trick moment it was on the hook. I was used to being surrounded by lotsa bells and whistle's in my Lincoln so when I set out to replace my transportation I saw a car on a dealers website and the second I saw the Buick Encore.. It was instantly Game Over. The style.. and curb appeal you might say blew me away. Nothing about it was show offish. It was just sexy and petite and self assuming. Perfect for simple people with simple needs. I'll never load a couch in it but it offers everything even an active family will ever need. Comfortable on every level and the best thing is the economics of operation were startling. And the Bells and Whistles in buying this car.. I bought even more than I lost! only loss.. Heated seats! All the creature comforts are there. True the cargo space is slightly smaller than most but how much room does a loaf of bread, milk and eggs need?! If you've heard thee expression.. Diamond in the rough.. My friend for mini money you have just put a Diamond in the driveway! I expect my encore will last me many years faithfully and this being my second Buick.. I promise you.. I'll be back.. GM.. This Buick Encore is the best of the rest. Thank You

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2 out of 5 stars

rental car hell

the ham, 05/23/2023
2020 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

could not fit a suitcase and a small cooler in the trunk. what in the name of marconi is up with the am/fm antenna? i KNOW there are plenty of radio stations on the routes i drive, this radio couldn't seem to find them. took 2 days to find the trip odometer (and another 1/2 hour to find out "how" to operate it). really, the radio was the biggest complaint! driving down I-40 between needles and barstow is mind numbing enough, now turn on the lack of radio reception!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Buick Encore

C.W. , 03/15/2022
2020 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just an excellent car to own& drive! Wonderful handling& just the right size for easy handling& everyday errands. Just an outstanding vehicle to drive!❤️🚗

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