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Replying to: ekuanimal (Jan 01, 2008 11:24 am) The word on the street is that if the second row console ever becomes available it will not be able to be retro fitted to older vehicles. Lambda dedicated forums seem to think the necessary mounting features on the floor pan are not present in vehicles without the option. But since the option is not even available yet, who truly knows. |
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I am in the market to purchase a new SUV and am seriously considering the 2008 Buick Enclave. My friends just purchased one and they are raving about it. I've not yet tested the Enclave. I'm also considering the new 2008 Toyota Highlander, Limited. Any advice on a comparison of these or others? Thanks. Newcarbuyer7
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Replying to: jgant (Jan 02, 2008 6:41 am) I needed a comfortable third row and Enclave fir the bill..Toyota is reliable and more fuel efficient and the Enclave is new and yet to prove itself but everyone is raving so good luck.... Milli 
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Replying to: jgant (Jan 02, 2008 6:41 am) In the 4.5 years we owned our Toyota, I was less than impressed with Toyota's "legendary" quality. It was no better than my current VW Touareg or previous Jeep Grand Cherokee, and it was a far cry from two prior Hondas. So with that aside, Buick's 100k power train warranty takes a lot of fear out of owning an American built car. As for the interior, the Enclave is a true 7-8 passenger vehicle, the Highlander is really a 5 passenger vehicle, with an optional 3rd row that an adult can't fit into. The Buick's 3rd row provides 4 more inches of legroom and 6 more inches of hip room. The Buick's CXL package and finishing are hands down better than anything you will find in the Highlander. The Highlander is likely to handle a little better given its smaller dimensions. In fact, that maybe the key point for consideration - dimensions. The Buick is just shy of 4 inches longer, 4 inches wider, and 3 inches taller. That translates to significantly larger passenger and cargo dimensions. If you plan on using the 3rd row often,I suggest you look hard at what that leaves for cargo space. The Toyota won't carry 7 passengers and a full load of groceries. We bought the 7 passenger configuration in the Enclave which provides EASY access to the third row. While we are only a family of 4, we regularly are carrying a full load to/from my son's baseball and basketball games. The second row captain's chairs make the difference between a good interior and a great interior. I was surprised that Highlander's 600 pound lighter curbweight only translates into 1mpg better figures (both city and highway). Similarly powered, the means the Highlander is sure to drive a little peppier than the Enclave which feels a little underpowered with the V6 given its beefier weight. I suggest you sit in both cars (all the rows), and consider your true needs. If you plan on carrying more than 5 people regularly, the Buick is likely to win hands down. I never would have imagined myself buying a Buick, but its a great car.
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Replying to: tencjedd (Jan 02, 2008 11:38 am) 
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Replying to: rockfish1 (Sep 10, 2007 10:48 am) Good luck. I heartily endorse this vehicle. |
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Help....I received a call today that my Enclave that I ordered on 9/22 is in. I am suppose to pick it up this week. I was reviewing all the incentives with the sales person who WROTE in my contract $1000 off for the conquest in Sept. Anyway I received a call back saying they can not give me the $1000 off for the conquest only $500 because that is what they are offering for the conquest now. I will also receive the $500 cash back that started Jan 3rd. Can anyone tell me if they wrote it in my contract $1000 off for the conquest if they have to honor that? I am expecting $1500 off in total not $1000 - they said they have to go by current promotions - which I understand, but again I thought a contract is a contract? ANY ADVISE PLEASE...not sure how to handle this one!
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Replying to: dinad0524 (Jan 05, 2008 1:15 pm)
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Enclave CXL 8-pass, AWD, White Diamond Tri-Coat, Cashmere, Driver Conf Pkg, Lux Pkg, Tow Pkg. Delivery date 12/28/07. FABULOUS and BEAUTIFUL vehicle. Quiet,  Comfortable, Smooooth, Nice handling, Good Turn Radius, Great 3-row seating with unexpected leg room and reclining adjustments for 2nd row. Dealer has been fantastic - friendly, accomodating, and responsive - Bezema Motors in Norwood, MA. It was well worth the 3 month wait to get the fabulous paint job - white diamond tricoat. Recently owned vehicles: Suburban 1500 LT, Saab 9-3 Aero, Infinity G35X. My wife, who is never impressed by cars, immediately fell in love with the Enclave. We bought it to "share". But she wasn't interested in driving it for the first week. This weekend she was "forced" to drive the Enclave because our other cars were being used. She has now "claimed" the Enclave as her primary car. We also took friends out last night in the Enclave. They own the big Lexus crossover and a new Mercedes 500 CLS (replaced a BMW 740i). They were very impressed and "didn't know GM made such a beautiful, quiet, smooth, well appointed vehicle". I worked for EDS when it was owned by GM and a good friend ran IT for the GM truck division. I learned from him that when GM puts priority and design effort on a vehicle they do a great job (ex: Sierra Truck platform for Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Denali, Escalade, etc.). This new Lambda platform (Outlook, Acadia, Enclave - for now) seems to be one of these critical platforms for GM where they have gotten it right! Time will tell how well the Enclave maintains such a quiet smooth ride and whether it will be as reliable as our other vehicles (all three have been superb and the Suburban has over 100,000 miles). Hats off to GM/Buick for now! Simply put, I give the new Enclave rave reviews. |
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Replying to: winedogs (Jan 06, 2008 7:26 am) Sorry, i digressed. I searched for the deals that were mentioned in the postings but could not find any for the Enclave. My dealer said that they did not know of any such deals for the Enclave but would honor any I found. The only words of advice I can offer is to report their "practices" to either the BBB or to your local news stations. I know that our Houston news station has exposed a local dealership with the bait and switch game on financing causing many to loose their cars and money. I will say that our dealer made a mistake with my bank on my financing that increased my loan a point but they made good on it (had it corrected) and gave me a loaner on top of it since our car was delayed so long. That is service the way it should be...  One last item, our salesman did say that a lady who was ordering an Enclave changed her order to be identical to ours after seeing our car before we picked it up. That was a nice complement at the end of a long car buying experience
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