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#2915 of 2998 Re: confused on what car to get [golfer16] by 62vetteefp Feb 12, 2008 (4:57 am)
Replying to: golfer16 (Feb 11, 2008 2:44 pm) Getting about 19 in town   That is wonderful MPG for this big of a vehicle!!! wow. Rendezvous, which is much smaller is getting 16.3 in true city driving and it is so much smaller. Replies to this message: zman3 (Feb 12, 2008 5:59 am)
#2916 of 2998 Re: confused on what car to get [62vetteefp] by zman3 Feb 12, 2008 (5:59 am)
Replying to: 62vetteefp (Feb 12, 2008 4:57 am) That's what I was going to say. I would be ecstatic with 19 MPG around town in my AWD Enclave. We get 15 MPG, maybe 16 MPG in town. I think it's only rated for 16 MPG or 17 MPG in the city IIRC.
#2917 of 2998 Re: confused on what car to get [allison5] by allmet33 Feb 13, 2008 (11:47 am)
Replying to: allison5 (Feb 11, 2008 2:00 pm) Maybe your perception of bigger and roomier was jaded by the luxury feel of the Enclave. Both vehicles are almost identicle with the Enclave actually losing a few inches in interior space due to the extra "padding" the luxury version gets to make it feel softer and ride quieter than it's other two siblings.   If you're looking to tote 3 kids and a 90 lb. dog...don't expect much luggage room. I have an Outlook with 3 kids (13, 11 and 6 mos). With the car seat taking up one captain's chair, a child in the other and one in the back seat...you might be able to get a few suitcases in the back with one side of the 3rd row folded down, but that's about it. You will definitely need to use the roof rack or maybe some sort of cargo carrier that attaches to the tow hitch (if not a small trailer). Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Feb 18, 2008 7:56 pm) allmet33 (Feb 25, 2008 7:45 am) 62vetteefp (Feb 25, 2008 3:34 am) and 1 more... albook (Mar 01, 2008 11:40 am) and 7 more...
#2918 of 2998 still confused by allison5 Feb 13, 2008 (8:48 pm)
Thanks for the posts. I am going to be making a decision probably this weekend on which car to get. At this point I am looking closer to an Acadia. Isn't the Enclave a fair amount more money than the Acadia? I am comparing the SLT1 Acadia vs Enclave CXL no nav but other things such as entertainment center.
#2919 of 2998 Re: confused on what car to get [allison5] by dbuelke Feb 14, 2008 (7:48 pm)
Replying to: allison5 (Feb 11, 2008 2:00 pm) My wife and I test drove both 2008 models today. I agree the Enclave is a little quieter, but we didn't think it was that much more. It has a luxurious feel and ambiance alright, but neither of us liked the "woody" appointments on the dash and interior door trim. Apparently that is standard in all models. Maybe if we were "Woody" aficionados it would be appealing, but it seemed overdone or misplaced in this car. AND we hated the front end of the car. It appears glitzy with too much chrome and decor, especially trying to squeeze the signature Buick ports onto the short fenders of an SUV, and the grill has a remarkable similarity to a 52 Nash sedan! http://www.nashcarclub.org/nccaphot/fifty/ncca52.html   Guess everybody has their own tastes, that's why they make so many different cars!! Replies to this message: zman3 (Feb 15, 2008 10:39 am)
#2920 of 2998 Re: confused on what car to get [dbuelke] by zman3 Feb 15, 2008 (10:39 am)
Replying to: dbuelke (Feb 14, 2008 7:48 pm) I have stated this before but I hate how GM has to have the same vehicle rebadged three or four times for the various product lines. But on the Lambda's I think they have done an outstanding job of differentiating the vehicles. People have very strong opinions on the various models and I think that is a good thing.
#2921 of 2998 Saturn Outlook flunks safety ratings by draber Feb 18, 2008 (10:21 am)
The IIHS completed its rating of 2008 model vehicles. The Outlook, Acadia, and Enclave all were left off of the list of safest SUVs. The Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander made the list. Why would anyone buy a family car that was not on the safest car list? The head restraints on the Outlook, Arcadia, and Enclave are sub par. You can measure it for yourself using IIHS safety standard. The head restraints in the back seats are not adjustable.   Yes, they are nice looking cars, but I could not deal with the aftermath of a rear end crash on my family knowing that I had the chance to buy a safer car for the same amount of money. Replies to this message: natalulu (Feb 18, 2008 11:19 am) jay_24 (Feb 18, 2008 12:13 pm) zman3 (Feb 18, 2008 7:30 pm) kcorey (Feb 22, 2008 1:00 pm)
#2922 of 2998 Re: Saturn Outlook flunks safety ratings [draber] by natalulu Feb 18, 2008 (11:19 am)
Replying to: draber (Feb 18, 2008 10:21 am) So I guess you take no stock in NHSTA ratings of 5 star? What did the enclave rate with IIHS ? 4 star? . It almost sounds as though don't want other people to buy the car, not like you wish to share helpful information. By the way, in an accident - no car is safe.
#2923 of 2998 Re: Saturn Outlook flunks safety ratings [draber] by jay_24 Feb 18, 2008 (12:13 pm)
Replying to: draber (Feb 18, 2008 10:21 am) Can you post a link to the tests? I saw the list of top picks didn't include the Outlook, Arcadia, and Enclave, but I also didn't see that they were even tested. Replies to this message: zman3 (Feb 18, 2008 7:30 pm)
#2924 of 2998 Re: Saturn Outlook flunks safety ratings [jay_24] by zman3 Feb 18, 2008 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: jay_24 (Feb 18, 2008 12:13 pm) I searched the iihs webpage and I did not see any of the Lambda's available in the drop-down menus, telling me that they have not been tested yet. That's my guess at least.

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