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Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave

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What is this discussion about? Saturn Outlook, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia


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Re: The Truth & Nothing But the Truth [chuckhoy] by 62vetteefp
Feb 06, 2008 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: chuckhoy (Feb 06, 2008 11:06 am)

I think the effect of the hill will be pretty negligible over the long haul
 
and most likely what goes up must go down the hill on the way home!!
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Re: The Truth & Nothing But the Truth [natalulu] by natalulu
Feb 06, 2008 (7:19 pm)
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Replying to: natalulu (Feb 05, 2008 7:07 pm)

Help me here ! Is there any consensus on what the Enclave actually gets for mileage?
 
It's a pretty expensive car to pay $3+ /gallon 14mpg. May as well keep the gas sucking noisy Honda until the Abandon Vehicle light comes on. My husband sure would be happy about saving that money over the style and panache of the Enclave.
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Re: The Truth & Nothing But the Truth [natalulu] by tidester HOST
Feb 06, 2008 (7:24 pm)
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Replying to: natalulu (Feb 06, 2008 7:19 pm)

Have a look at the numbers posted in Buick Enclave Real World MPG.
 
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Re: The Truth & Nothing But the Truth [natalulu] by 62vetteefp
Feb 07, 2008 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: natalulu (Feb 06, 2008 7:19 pm)

How can there be a concensus??? Everybody drives differently on different roads in different ambient conditions. And the vehicles themselves are different. Some are brand new and not broken in and some have 50k and are really getting good mileage and some have 200k and are blowing smoke.
 
That is why the EPA came up with standardized testing. The only way to get a good handle on what can be expected from a car is to compare what you get on your current vehicle relative to the epa numbers and then take the delta from your car/experience and apply it to the epa of the car you are interested in. However be sure to use either the pre 08 epa numbers or the '08 numbers.
 
That is the only way. Other than to borrow the car and drive it yourself for aweek.
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Re: The Truth & Nothing But the Truth [62vetteefp] by natalulu
Feb 07, 2008 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: 62vetteefp (Feb 07, 2008 7:57 am)

So cars get better mileage once they are 'broken in'. That's good info. I like the borrow the car - might actually rent one for a week and see ! Thanks !
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Re: The Truth & Nothing But the Truth [natalulu] by 62vetteefp
Feb 07, 2008 (8:42 am)
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Replying to: natalulu (Feb 07, 2008 8:21 am)

Parts like pistons/rings/bearings/cylinder walls are made to tight tolerances and therefore tight fits. So parts have a hard time moving relative to each other. Over time parts get "broken in" and move easier/slippier and therefore the engine has less friction and runs easier and gets better mileage.
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confused on what car to get by allison5
Feb 11, 2008 (2:00 pm)
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I can not decided what SUV to get!!!!! i usually just make my decision up and go. I thought I was turning in my 04 Yukon in for an Acadia UNTIL I stumbled and sat in the Enclave. This vehicle is fantastic!!! I am just wondering what people think of Acadia vs Enclave as far as everything. I know Enclave is bigger, roomier and drives quieter but is it THT much better than the Acadia. I also was looking at MDX but I think too small - i have 3 kids 13 and under and 1 90 lb dog that goes with us to beach and mountains - probably a dozen times a year.
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Re: confused on what car to get [allison5] by golfer16
Feb 11, 2008 (2:44 pm)
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Replying to: allison5 (Feb 11, 2008 2:00 pm)

Currently have an Enclave. LOVE IT. I compared the Acadia to the Enclave. NO COMPARISON. Much more luxury, smoother ride and much quieter. I am a little concerned with mileage as on now but only have 3000 miles. Getting about 19 in town and 21.5 on road. Hope this helps you.
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Re: confused on what car to get [allison5] by mchappell
Feb 11, 2008 (9:01 pm)
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Replying to: allison5 (Feb 11, 2008 2:00 pm)

Bigger and roomier? Are you sure you were in an Acadia? Other than some minor size difference in the cargo area, the interior and exterior dimensions are darn near close to identical.
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Re: confused on what car to get [allison5] by 62vetteefp
Feb 12, 2008 (4:55 am)
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Replying to: allison5 (Feb 11, 2008 2:00 pm)

Enclave andAcadia are the same size or very close to it.
 
Enclave is noticably quieter than the Acadia. We drove the Acadia for 3 months and then drove the Enclave. Quieter.
 
Get the Enclave over MDX. Seems like much more room in the Enclave. Will the 3 kids sit in the 2nd row together? I guess the dog can sit in the 3rd row with the 13 year old!

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