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Used 2003 GMC Envoy XL SUV Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Envoy alot less than a Yukon

larry foreman, 11/18/2002
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Super truck to drive. Driver's info center easy to follow to set up auto features of the car. Handles well around town and on the road, even with the wind. Built extremely well. Interior is comfortable and pleasing to the eye.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great ride, terrible gas milage.

Rick in Colorado, 03/04/2003
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had the Envoy XL for a month now. Looked at just about everything in it's class, but chose the Envoy after a test drive. What a ride! It's as smooth and quite as anything we looked at. My only complaint is the absolute shock over the horrible gas milage. Our first tank was a trip to Denver and back. It barely got 17 mpg. The most recent tank has been all city, 10.8 mpg. The dealer tells me the oxygenated fuels we are forced to use in the winter really hit the gas milage. But it hurt to fill up that tank at $1.80/ gal.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love My Envoy

Julia Edwards, 02/13/2003
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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I am very pleased with my Envoy XL. I've driven Suburbans for years and had some reservations about purchasing a smaller SUV. I was immediately impressed with the way the Envoy handled and the solid feel of the vehicle. It's safety features and styling were very appealing to me when I began considering this vehicle. The Envoy SLT has numerous amenities that make it a luxurious ride and the practicality that I need in an SUV. Although the fold down third seat creates a minor obstacle in loading, the rear cargo area is spacious. The Envoy XL is a superb vehicle.

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4 out of 5 stars

Where is the comfort?

flojo, 11/14/2002
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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I was excited when I bought my first SUV. It was loaded and had everything I ever wanted in an SUV. The problem I have with the Suv is the seats are soooo uncomfortable, and the electric seats don't move very far in an upright position. I feel I am in a recliner while I am driving. I am used to a car with firmer seats and electric seats that go in all positions. $30,000.00 and my back hurts every time I get out of the car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Smooth, Roomy, Comfortable

grdamoth, 01/22/2003
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought it for room. That it has! Mileage is constant 15 - 16 mpg city driving. Especially nice is the rear heating zone separate controls, AutoVolume radio, cassette, CD player. Heated outside rearview mirrors, etc, are ergonomically perfect. Love the 8- way power seat with lumbar support, individual seating lighting, etc. Handling is strong and decisive, and the 4-wheel drive is sure and simple to use. Had considered the Buick Rendezvous, but the wife preferred the GMC Envoy styling.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Loving it so far...

soccermom1013, 12/29/2003
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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As a mom with 3 kids under 6 years old, I needed something that could comfortably accomodate all of us and all our stuff. I had grown tired of my mini-van and longed for something fun to drive. After an accident in the mini-van, I was forced to rent a car while the van was in the shop. I told the rental person I needed something with 3 rows. Enter the Envoy...I had it for a week. There's no better test than trying it for that long. We'd always driven foreign cars and really seriously thought about buying the Envoy since we really needed another car to fit our large family. The financing deal was too good to pass up and so far, we are very happy.

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5 out of 5 stars

Ideal Family SUV

Dennis DeFelice, 12/31/2003
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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I drove every competitor and near competitor, and this was the most versatile SUV of all. Get ECAS for leveling the ride. It delivers superior performance, comfort, driveability, and features. Better gas mileage with more horsepower and torque than most. Comfortable and easy to drive while relatively quiet. Load it with features and still pay less than many competitors and a total cost of ownership reviews less than any of its competitors.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Horrendous City Gas Mileage

tampajack, 01/27/2003
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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City driving is a disaster. 12.5 mpg using premium fuel (and I drive conservatively). This is awful for a six cylinder engine. It is a beautiful vehicle, but it "squeaks" and gets (in my opinion) lousy gas mileage. I can't wait for the lease to expire.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ever !!

soxrule50, 01/10/2004
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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This car is the best ever. We use to have the older model,'92 GMC Jimmy SLE, it was a little bumpy, but once we got the new Model, we were hooked. Ours is a Pewter with the 3rd row. I just simply love it.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Did I purchase a lemon?

Lemon Purchaser, 05/26/2004
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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First the winshield wipers (recall) goes out during a thunderstrom in middle of a highway at night. Second, the rear glass (incorrectly "glued" metal piece to the glass) breaks the metal hinge, causing the entire glass to tilt in all angles. Mechanic then tries to bill us $2,600 to fix, stating that the car was struck in the window while the rear window was open. Someone tell me how a rear window can be struck by an enormously high vehicle and not manage to break the glass...let alone not put a scratch on the vehicle.

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