Article Comments - 2008 Buick Enclave First Drive and Long Term Test

19 messages, Last post on Feb 01, 2009 at 12:37 AM

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Article comments for First Drive: 2008 Buick Enclave - Though General Motors would have the world believe that the Enclave (along with its fraternal twins the Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia) represents a dramatic, new concept in motor vehicles, it doesn't. People movers with carlike unibody platforms and SUV pretensions are nothing new. Some German and Japanese makers are well into their second-generation versions of such vehicles. (more)

Long-Term Test: 2008 Buick Enclave CX - Taking a cost-conscious path, the process of outfitting our 2008 Buick Enclave was a game of give-and-take. We like leather upholstery. We like 19-inch rims. We like an eight-way power driver seat. We really like heated seats. These are all things that make a luxury vehicle a little nicer, but we didn't need them. Opting for the CX trim level voided all of these options, but put $2,200 back in our pocket. (more)

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#14 of 19 Just drove one for a week by escapecar Jul 15, 2007 (12:31 pm)
Hertz gave me a month-old CX for my travels in Tennessee last week. My overall impression: Floaty ride, good acceleration, low interior space/exterior size ratio, and uncomfortable seats. I'm 5'7", and when I finally found a tolerable seating/steering wheel position, I couldn't see the odometer. (Maybe the CXE is better.) The looks are certainly striking, but it is tough to know where the corners of this beast are located. On the whole, the Enclave isn't bad at all, but buyers must REALLY hate minivans to pick this over a Toyota Sienna, which is a superior driving/usability experience in just about every way. Replies to this message: caraddict2 (Jul 31, 2007 3:55 pm)
#15 of 19 Re: Just drove one for a week [escapecar] by caraddict2 Jul 31, 2007 (3:55 pm)
Replying to: escapecar (Jul 15, 2007 12:31 pm) Local dealer had 2 CXL Enclaves, took one for a test drive today. I got to say this vehicle is a home run, good job Buick! The ride is amazing and it is as quiet as any top of the line car out there. I will buy one in the future, I plan to wait for dealer stock to increase and incentives from buick. Right now this vehicle is too hot, dealers can not keep them on their lots, they are not dealing at all on Enclaves. Best price i got was $1000 off MSRP
#16 of 19 Long Term Test! by KarenS HOST Nov 02, 2007 (6:43 am)
Long-Term Test: 2008 Buick Enclave CX
#17 of 19 Buick Buzz by cooterbfd Nov 07, 2007 (11:08 am)
You mention the Nailhead and Turbo-6, don't forget the Big Block Buicks, w/ the 400-430-455 engines in them (the '70 GS had it, and is considered the fastest muscle car of it's era, not including "sports cars" like a Vette).
#18 of 19 I love the Enclave! by dvsutton Nov 08, 2007 (11:55 pm)
I test drove an Enclave about a month a go for a day. I love it! The styling sets it apart from the frumpy Asian brands. You defenitly know your vehicle in the parking lot. I took it to a upsclae restaurant the valet parked it right out front. The next vehicle in line was a Lexus RX. They didn't even look twice as the valet took the Lexus around back. I just smiled as I took the ticket. The owner of the Lexus just smirked. Like I said, I love it!
#19 of 19 Seriously... by hemi_ownz_u Feb 01, 2009 (12:37 am)
"the 'wood' on the steering wheel rim looks more authentic, but is too hard and slick" Do expect real wood to be soft? Seriously? That's a pretty idiotic statement right there. Everything else is good though.