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Re: Delivery on Enclave [seloo]
by vinnyny
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Nov 01, 2007 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: seloo (Oct 31, 2007 2:42 pm)
It's easy to figure out why the Outlook lags behind the others: $$$$. While the Outlook starts with a lower base price, a fully-loaded Outlook has an MSRP equal to an Acadia. With Saturn's "no dicker" policy, their Outlook ends up costing more than a comparably-equipped Acadia when discounts and incentives are factored in.
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Re: Buick Enclave: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [boomzer]
by nunzi
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Nov 02, 2007 (7:53 am)
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Replying to: boomzer (May 09, 2007 4:24 am)
I am going to the dealer this weekend to order an Enclave because there are so few out there... I have the same experience as your wife saw the Acadia but fell in love with Enclave... A dealer near me who did have one wanted to charge me $467- advg fee!!! I balked and walked away even tough I was going to go through the Costco program.. He never called because there are so few out there that these dealers have you by the ****'s..Frustrated!!! I am now going to drive to the Bronx and deal with an old friend who is a car dealer...And I live 150 miles away... Do what you gotta do....Mille 
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Re: Delivery on Enclave [JBaumgart]
by nunzi
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Nov 02, 2007 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: JBaumgart (Oct 12, 2007 6:50 am)
I feel sooo guilty for wanting this car.. I am due to order it over the weekend but am going to deal with an old friend who I know very well will try to work with me. It's human nature.. We want what is hard to get...mille 
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Re: Delivery on Enclave [nunzi]
by kcorey
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Nov 02, 2007 (10:15 am)
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Replying to: nunzi (Nov 02, 2007 8:23 am)
I have written about this before, but for the sake of new readers, here goes.
I had been leasing a 2005 Terraza, whose lease was up in January 2008. I knew I would exceed the mileage (36,000) so I had to get moving...this was in June.
I had looked at the Enclave in Orlando, Florida, in April, and THIS was THE car!!
I ordered mine on June, 18th from a dealer (Cunningham Motors) in Bayside, Queens, NY. They couldn't have been friendlier. I knew then that it would take about 12 to 14 weeks...but I had plenty of time. The dealer gave me credit for 2 payments, GM would give me credit for 2 months (Early Give Back Program), and my son who lives at the same address has a Mercury, so I got another $1,000 off for "Conquest". Not bad, considering.
Well, our Enclave arrived about September 15th, and we picked it up on September 21st. I think most new cars are probably great, but this one is sensational. We loved our Terraza, but this one has it beat, hands down!.
Oh yes, we tried to go through Costco, but, at that time, they didn't list the Enclave, only the other Buicks, and the dealer was not willing to offer any discounts or incentives. I think I did just as well anyway, and have a good dealer besides.
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Re: Delivery on Enclave [kcorey]
by nunzi
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Nov 02, 2007 (11:23 am)
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Replying to: kcorey (Nov 02, 2007 10:15 am)
Queens!!! L.I. here (North Fork) neighbor to the hamptons and I will have to go to the city to order mine.. you got a great deal.. I do not think I will be so lucky. My 02 Navigator is depreciating and by the time this Enclave comes in I will not get much.. That's why GM should off er more incentives to those who wish to order and wait...Millie
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- #152 of 268
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My Enclave is built.... waiting on delivery!
by sweetjoe
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Nov 12, 2007 (6:48 pm)
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We ordered our white diamond CXL FW on September 7 and my dealer told us today that the production was completed Nov. 9th and it will get here (Lakeland, FL) next week. Just can't wait till it get's here...  Our's will be probably one of the last white diamond they will be made. We saw one last week in Tampa and it looked SO Nice!
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Re: My Enclave is built.... waiting on delivery! [sweetjoe]
by nunzi
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Nov 13, 2007 (8:15 am)
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Replying to: sweetjoe (Nov 12, 2007 6:48 pm)
I ordered my white diamond enclave 2 weeks ago.. Good for you! my wait will be a much longer because of the holidays and I am o.k. with that since I am on the North East N.Y. I will wait so it does not have to go through the dead of winter.
But why do you think yours is the last white diamond????
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Re: My Enclave is built.... waiting on delivery! [nunzi]
by beach15
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Nov 14, 2007 (10:14 pm)
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Replying to: nunzi (Nov 13, 2007 8:15 am)
Well, White Diamond is going away, and I had thought they actually closed the order banks more than a few weeks ago--not sure how you were able to still order it. Right now they're just building out the last remaining units ordered in WDT, then stopping, and will start in January with the new replacement color--Platinum Ice.
Both are pearl whites, but the main difference is while White Diamond had a light gold base and looked a bit gold/yellow at times, the Platinum Ice has a silver base and it is whiter.
But right now, with the lack of them, and only the remaining ones in the system being built...White Diamond models are in even shorter supply than the Enclave in general, and even not being discounted as much as others in some areas.
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Re: Delivery on Enclave [davek137]
by mwm2
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Nov 15, 2007 (10:06 pm)
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Replying to: davek137 (Oct 12, 2007 7:45 am)
First off, no dealer in MN-WI are offering near sticker. Most are only willing to take about $1000 off. I've been working with 4 dealers in the MN-WI area and only one would sell to me for Supplier pricing(500-1000 over) + any incentives at the time of purchase. They had one in stock, but I didn't like the color. They offered to order one for me, so I did. Same pricing. This dealer is a mom and pop shop in a small town. Big time dealers in the St. Paul\Minneapolis area, wouldn't come close to the offer. In fact, one them had the car I wanted and the mom\pop shop tried to acquire it for me. They told them dealers are charging other dealers $2-3K over to get one. Also, no dealership I worked with, nor have heard of in any forum, have mentioned a $250 test drive rebate. I've test drove Enclaves at four dealers. And why the hell would they give you a conquest rebate for a GM SUV. BS.
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- #156 of 268
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Re: Buick Enclave: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [nunzi]
by ekuanimal
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Nov 19, 2007 (1:06 pm)
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Replying to: nunzi (Nov 02, 2007 7:53 am)
Good luck! I have found that it is not the dealership that is the problem; it is GM. We ordered our Enclave on Sept 12th and on Nov 16th they told us that will be building our car between Dec 12th and 17th. That's right, 14 weeks between accepting our order (and our money) they will build it; not deliver it, build it. We are told we would be lucky if we get it this year. Any wonder as to why GM sales are down in 2007? UNBELIEVEABLE. GM refused to even discuss any proposed schedules or delivery dates until it was placed into production schedules. What a painful eperience since my company car goes away this week... My wife, who was the primary reason we even waited this long is now wanting to look at other cars. Regardless of the outcome; we stick it out for the Enclave or not, i will never buy another GM again. We are going back to Lexus...
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