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Probably my best American car Dealership experience ever. My wife and I test drove a Yukon Denali first and then the Enclave. While the Yukon is a great truck, the Enclave really impressed me. I had originally test driven a lower level Acadia when they first came out about 18 months ago. This was my first time in an Enclave. I took the employee pricing plus the $1500 rebate and had pre-arranged my own financing so I knew what rate I qualified for. The dealer matched my best financing rate so I gave them the loan. Sticker price was $47,060. I paid $40,300 after getting the employee price and $1500 rebate. My Enclave CXL has the following options: Entertainment #4, 19" Wheels, Power Sunroof, Luxury Package, Driver Confidence Package, Trailering, Carbon Black Metallic Paint, Cargo Net & Cargo Shade. My dealer is Woody GMC Buick in Elgin IL. Not only the best buying experience I've ever had (I've purchased 12 cars in the last 20 years - all American) but even the delivery portion was exceptional with a thorough introduction and explanation of my cars features. I put a couple hundred miles on the car this weekend and I'm very pleased with the car. Even the transmission "lag" that I've read so much about isn't a concern. The only time I notice anything is when I'm in overdrive at highway speed and I go up a significant grade. It's a little slow to downshift unless I depress the gas pedal. On a related note - I understand the disappointment some folks have expressed at the lack of low financing rates while the Employee Pricing is going on. I think it's wrong to say this is "bait and switch". Ultimately GM can only subsidize so much of the incentive whether through financing or below invoice pricing. If you wait until September when the '09s arrive on the lots you may get an even better deal - but the lack of inventory may make it harder to find a car with all the options you want (and without the options you don't). -Mike |
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| I went with my Mother-In-Law and she purchased a 2009 Enclave loaded out. She wanted a 2008 but could not get the color she wanted. The salesman told her he would let her have basically employee pricing on an 09 if she liked it. It stickered for more than $44000 and they let her have it for $39000. I thought that was a pretty good deal. | |
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i know buick name plate demographs is usually those in their mid50s-60s, but who are the enclave buyers?? are they still that age group or is it the 30-40yr old couples? anybody with knowledge on buick demographs?? 
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Replying to: citivas (Aug 22, 2008 9:19 am) I don't have a problem with employee pricing. It just bakes into the pricing what people are getting already and frankly moves the starting point for negotiations lower even. I'll bet there are plenty of dealers who will significantly undercut the price on the GM website -- they still have to move the metal. The higher finance rates don't bother me much either -- if you have access to a credit union, go there -- I have been quoted rates on 60 mo. loans in the 4.25-4.5% range, with 4.15% an offer as well. |
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Replying to: roughyear (Aug 26, 2008 6:11 am) chic, and stylish mom of 2 and I was drawn to the Enclave over a Lexus.... I did think at first that Buick was a seniors car but not the Enclave!!!  Milli
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... on an Enclave today for $500 under the employee price. The ink is still drying on the contract! 2008 CXL AWD w/ Sunroof, DVD, and Convenience Packages and Black Metallic Paint MSRP: $42,085.00 Employee Price: $37,897.78 Less $1,500 incentive and $500 discount for buying off the lot = $35,897 Add 6% PA tax + $150 tags = $38,200.15 OTD Purchased at O'Reilly Pontiac-Buick-GMC in Newtown Square, PA (suburban Philadelphia). We came in looking for a CXL FWD w/ no DVD so we ended up spending more than we wanted. But all things considered I think we got a good deal and the dealership experience was very pleasant. Zero pressure and they really took their time with us. I never thought I'd be a Buick owner. I totally never expected the wife to sit in it and say "OMG, this is so much nicer than the Volvo!" (xc90) If you're on the fence, give Buick a try. It will surprise you. (From a demographic standpoint, we're early 30's with our first child on the way)
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Replying to: jimr1998 (Aug 30, 2008 2:22 pm) i'm still waiting for the APR to come down from the crazy 6.9% they're currently offering .
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Replying to: roughyear (Aug 31, 2008 6:02 am) |
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what happens now the GM's Employee pricing is done.. will be finally see 0% or 2.9% financing??? if so, i'll finally buy, but if GM is going to screw around i'm going with acura or toyota. at least they're giving you BELOW invoice pricing AND cheap financing!! are you listening GM??!!! 
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Replying to: roughyear (Sep 02, 2008 4:01 pm)
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