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Re: Enclave vs Imports [ruckball]
by leaddawg
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Sep 28, 2007 (8:50 pm)
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Replying to: ruckball (Aug 30, 2007 11:43 am)
Just took delivery of a brand new, fully loaded, Cocoa Metallic, AWD CXL Enclave. First American made vehicle I have purchased in my life of 45 years. Have owned the following SUVs: Isuzu Trooper, Toyota Land Cruiser, Acura MDX, Honda Element, Lexus LX470 and Mercedes GL 450 plus numerous high quality import sedans (Mercedes E420, Infiniti J35 and Q45, Lexus LS 400, Lexus SC430 and Lexus LS430). Still have the Mercedes GL (wife's car), but our short list for a new SUV included the new Lexus LX 570(due out late this year), the Ranger Rover Sport(Supercharged), and a 2nd Mercedes GL.
The Buick Enclave caught my eye in some articles from the 3 auto Magazines I get monthly (Car & Driver, Automobile, Motor Trend). After reading numerous positive consumer reviews I visted the Buick dealer and checked out the Enclave. I must admit, having never owned an American brand vehicle, this is a nicely designed and appointed SUV. It looks great from the front and sides and has one of the nicest looking rear ends of any SUV made. The interior is very well appointed. For $45,000 it's by far one of the best values for the look, size, and amenities this car delivers. I'm please to see there's finally a GM product that fits the look, design, quality and value I expect in an automobile.
Havent' had it long, but the Enclave looks, drives and feels better behind the wheel than I even expected. I'm very pleased with the decision to purchase the Enclave. I'll post later with some thoughts on the ownership experience.
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Re: Enclave vs Imports [leaddawg]
by JBaumgart
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Sep 29, 2007 (6:37 am)
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Replying to: leaddawg (Sep 28, 2007 8:50 pm)
leaddawg, thanks for your report. I'm a little older than you and have mostly bought imports over the years, including BMW, Audi, Infinity and Lexus. For my next purchase I have not yet decided, but the Enclave is definitely on my short list.
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Re: Enclave vs. Imports [billdoug]
by kcorey
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Oct 02, 2007 (1:11 pm)
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Replying to: billdoug (Sep 04, 2007 5:00 am)
Have you ever noticed that on a wet pavement that the "road spray" sucks itself onto the rear window? It's for that reason that the rear window of cars do not open... a vacuum is created allowing exhaust gas to enter through the rear opening.
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Re: Enclave vs Imports [ruckball]
by acousticplayer
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Oct 28, 2007 (3:53 pm)
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Replying to: ruckball (Aug 30, 2007 11:43 am)
Three weeks ago, I traded in my Honda Pilot for an Enclave CXL. I was happy with the Pilot, but the 2008 Pilot was not redesigned as had been expected. Therefore, I looked elsewhere for a new vehicle. I narrowed my choices down to the Enclave and the Mazda CX-9. So far, it drives beautifully and is very comfortable on longer trips. I am completely satisfied with this car from the second row forward. My only disappointment is related to the cargo area. Since I travel with my job and use the cargo area daily, it is important that it suits my needs. The 3rd row doesn't fold flat, there is no cargo mat to cover the entire area from the 2nd row back, and there is no adequate cargo cover. The Pilot had all three of these features. It didn't have the automatic liftgate, though, and I love that feature on the Enclave.
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Re: Enclave vs. Imports [kcorey]
by thegraduate
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Dec 03, 2007 (12:37 pm)
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Replying to: kcorey (Oct 02, 2007 1:11 pm)
I think billdoug means losing the opening glass for setting in objects when opening the hatch would be more of a hassle/impossible due to height clearances, as seen in the Ford Explorer, etc...
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Enclave in big leagues
by albook
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Feb 01, 2008 (8:15 pm)
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Wow. Seems like the Enclave is popular with luxury owners. Somebody surpassed a Lexus LX470 and a Range Rover for one- having never owned an American vehicle before. GM has come a LONG way.
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Re: Enclave vs Imports [hondaford]
by albook
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Feb 01, 2008 (8:17 pm)
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Replying to: hondaford (Sep 01, 2007 7:57 am)
How about a Pilot? I am turning in a leased Pilot and buying an Enclave.
I loved my Pilot and had NO complaints agaisnt it, but my wife found the ride a little to harsh for long trips (5000 miles in two weeks every other year).
Are you saying you drove 120k every other year on your Pilot?
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Re: Enclave vs Imports [albook]
by zman3
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Feb 02, 2008 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: albook (Feb 01, 2008 8:17 pm)
I think they are saying that they take a two week trip every other year and that trip is 5000 miles. That is when his wife does not like the ride.
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Re: Enclave vs Imports [ruckball]
by mickicd
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Feb 08, 2008 (5:07 pm)
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Replying to: ruckball (Aug 30, 2007 11:43 am)
I looked at them all and browsed through all the magazines, I finally bought the Enclave over the Lexus, BMW, and many more that were on my list. Did I make a wise choice? Drum roll please.....NO!
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Re: Enclave vs Imports [mickicd]
by natalulu
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Feb 08, 2008 (7:50 pm)
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Replying to: mickicd (Feb 08, 2008 5:07 pm)
Drum Roll - Why do you feel you made the wrong choice?
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