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2012 Buick Enclave - Consumer Opinions

 

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#1
Enclave
Source: Cars.com

..."Just received my new Buick Enclave,and I must say after owning all brands of car
;s from Mercedes to Subaru's this is so far the best all around car that I've ever owned.I got burnt accouple of times buy
,buying American,So I took a chance ,and so far it's workman ship on this Enclave is excellant.HOPE IT LASTS."...

#2
Dad get shafted
Source: Cars.com

..."While my wife loved the car as a less expensive alternative of a car for our kids to destroy,
I was excited that she wanted this car rather than the Audi A7 or BMW or other higher end luxury SUV with a 3rd row. And the kids love it as well...

#3
Enclave Seats Poorly Designed for Booster Seats
Source: Edmunds

...2nd & 3rd row seats are almost impossible to buckle using backless &"with-backs" toddler booster seats (infant car seats w/5-point harness are ok).
The latch at bottom of the seat does not budge & presses against the booster so tightly,
you'll rub your knuckles raw trying to get the buckle in....also, the buckle is slightly angled making things even more difficult.
I transport four 5-year-olds to Kndgarten & not one of them can buckle in......I bought 3 different brands of boosters, & nothing helps.
There's just not enough room on the seat for the booster to fit against...

#4
A great buy
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: I love the vehicle! I road tested the new Caddy SRX this beats it hands down for room and options for the price.
nice quiet ride, great sound system. Cons: I hope the gas mileage gets a little better as the vehicle breaks in. Overall: Love the ride, well put together...

#5
exceptional
Source: Edmunds

...Purchased a fully loaded Enclave. Towing, chrome, 20" wheels, DVD rear....and those directional head lights, that's just so damn neat.
I've never owned a luxury SUV and well, it's a pleasure to drive.
I don't care about mileage as I feel it can't be avoided in something this big.
It could be better I suppose, but I expected 20mpg average and that's what I get.
Their paint and chrome, especially in the tri-coat diamond enclave is beautiful.
The front end, especially with the blue ring in the headlights and waterfall grill compliment each other well. It's what sold my...

#6
The Most Awesome Vehicle We Have Ever Owned!
Source: Edmunds

...We bought our Enclave in August of 2007. We have had only 1 problem.
The GPS unit just did stop working. Other than that it has been extremely reliable.
It rides like a dream and is very versatile. We keep a car for a long while, therefore we spend a lot of time in selection.
We drove all vehicles in this class before making our decision.
My wife just knew that she wanted the Volvo before we started.
13 vehicle test drives later we are picking the options and color of our new Enclave. If I had to replace it today, I would probably get it again!...

#7
love the enclave
Source: Cars.com

..."This is a great car. It drives great and is so quiet inside I cannot tell if the engine is running without looking at the tach. One awesome car."...

#8
Kinda Big
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: I like the way it handles. It is a chushy ride Cons: The width and length and visability. Overall: I just cannot get used to the overall size. Alot to handle...

#9
Enclave with two car seats
Source: Cars.com

..."I've been driving this now for a few weeks with two car seats in it.
We ended up with the Enclave because we didn't want a minivan!
Everything is great except it's a little cramped in the second row getting around the convertible car seat. Really happy with it other than that1"...

#10
The Buick Enclave 2011
Source: Cars.com

..."The Enclave is somewhat larger than our previous car.
The Enclave is very sensitive to the slightest touch
on the steering wheel.The Enclave purchased has 19 inch tires and this does cause some difficulties for older people to get into the car.The Enclave has only one accessory plug spot in the front,
one in the middle and one in the lift gate area. In the past Buicks,
there were 2 outlets in the front and this should have been continued.The Enclave has the traditional Buick ride which is second to none.The Enclave has the quiteness of a Buick...


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