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2008 Buick Enclave

2008 Buick Enclave
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 16/22-24 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.6L V6 275HP


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Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.4
Exterior: 4.7
Interior: 4.8
Overall: 4.7

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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Submitted 2009-10-21 21:47:51


 Rob

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
The most comfortable seats ever and the power lumbar is amazing for my bad back.
Very quiet, you can have a conversation practically whispering at highway speeds.
Excellent Bose sound system, especially with an iPod.
Excellent road visibility.
Super AWD in New England winter conditions.
Lots of cargo room.
Car performance information display very useful (tire pressure, oil status, mileage remaining before empty tank, etc.).
Surprisingly good and way above average MPG for an almost 5,000 lb. SUV.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
The constantly downshifting transmission when going up the slightest hill is annoying and the only flaw the Buick engineers let slip through the cracks.
The door arm rests are small and the backup camera display is tough to see with direct sunlight on the screen.
The engine has torque, so if Buick can reprogram the transmission to be less sensitive to downshifting, my Enclave would be a car with nothing but a couple of picayune shortcomings. And the fuel economy would undoubtedly be even better!

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
My 2008 Enclave is the most comfortable car I have ever ridden in, bar none. The transmission downshifting issue aside, this could be the best car GM has ever made.

Its good MPG was the best surprise of all. I was expecting close to the EPA estimate of 16/22. I do not drive with a lead foot and I typically get 17 to 18 in local driving, but on the highway 25 mpg is consistently achieved.

However, I find that cruise control drops this to 22 highway in hilly terrain due to the downshifting issue. An outstanding car.

Too bad it took GM until 2008 to build a world class automobile.

Submitted 2009-10-04 17:28:52


 LAHAGER1

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
I love everything!

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
Arm rests on doors.

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
I love it!

Submitted 2008-04-06 08:36:32


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
The vechicle is unbelieveable

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
Not a thing

Submitted 2008-03-02 10:25:19


 favet

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
ride,quietness, articulated headlights, twin sunroofs, was of handling.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
Change doorstops so the door will not shut on your legs.

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
10,000 miles, no problems, drove 600 miles in one day, arrived refreshed.

Submitted 2008-01-30 16:55:25


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
The way that it handles in the snow.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
more leg room under the steering wheel. Fully Reclining seats in the mid-captain chair and 3rd row.

Submitted 2008-01-11 18:36:51


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
Great ride,looks good,and its bigger than it looks

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
six speed tranny always downshifting to the lower gear for better fuel economy.Can be annoying sometimes.For all of this downshifting,car should get better gas milage then it does

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
Love this car

Submitted 2008-01-01 06:14:28


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
Everything. It's style it is quiet Can't find anything I don't like

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
Can't imagine doing anything.

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
Rate it 5 star all the way

Submitted 2007-12-25 11:49:31


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
Comfort, ride, handling, appearance, and options.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
I haven't found anything yet to improve.

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
This is the best car we have ever owned, and one of the best I have ever ridden in, and that includes Mercedes, Cadillac, and BMW. It has the look and feel of an extremely high quality vehicle, which it is. In my opinion it is the best automotive value available.

Submitted 2007-12-05 21:00:29


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
Good gas milege,comfort, fun to drive, super whisper quite, good looks, and room.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
Power seat needs a tad more upward travel

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
Best car I ever owned.

Submitted 2007-11-27 17:00:32


  GUEST

Performance:

2

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
the body style, the quite ride, the roomy interior, 2nd row captain's chairs

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
It is VERY slow to shift, it lags when driving in the 20-40 MPH range. I would improve the transmission.

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
I love my Enclave, but am very disappointed in the shifting. It can be aggravating when driving for the car to keep delaying especially when in stop and go traffic.

Submitted 2007-11-20 17:16:00


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
LOOKS, RIDE .COMFORT
THE CRUISE CONTROL IS GREAT.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
GAGES ALL,CONTROLS TO SMALL SEAT COTROL SHOULD BE UP ON DOOR PANEL.NOT DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT..PRICE .

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
A GREAT START,

Submitted 2007-11-04 04:54:50


 lmprincipal

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
The comfort and noise level is fantastic. It is just SO quiet to ride in.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
Mileage could be a little better.

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
A great vehicle. Luxury & safety all in one!

Submitted 2007-11-01 09:46:57


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
POWER, CLASS AND QUIET

Submitted 2007-11-01 06:02:02


 eddie97088

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

3

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
buick's engine on the enclave hit's a all time high.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
the front end design

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
Buick is getting a better idea of today's shopper in the 08'car competition,enclave is well on it's way!

Submitted 2007-10-30 09:07:05


 DKKOU

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
Quiet, smooth great highway hauler with lots of room.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
Lighter weight would improve fuel economy & performance.

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
Great vehicle that really gets second looks.

Submitted 2007-10-23 05:32:49


 homegold1

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
size and looks

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
better gas mileage

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
owned mini van before but very happy with the Enclave. inside very similar to a mini van, appearance on out side very different from a mini van

Submitted 2007-10-22 11:21:06


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
It is a classy vehicle! It drives like a dream, is super roomy and is so quite it is hard to believe it is even running! We drove several brands of cars, mini vans & suv's. But when we drove this one we were hooked, there was no turning back.
Buick really has a hit on it's hands.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
I'd have Buick to get on the ball and get them built. We were unable to get one in the color we wanted. We had to order ours and have been told the wait is 6 to 8 weeks. Although we hate the wait it does say something for the Enclave. We are not the only ones that love this vehicle, they seem to be selling faster than they can build them.

Submitted 2007-10-22 06:46:24


 ENicklas

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
This is one fine automobile. Excellent Ride, handling and fuel economy. 22 mpg at 75 mph. Good pick-up and sure footed. Fun to drive and does not wear you out in the seat of the pants. Very quiet. Like Cadillac says, your car should turn you on. This one does. Gets a lot of looks. Need the Jewel tin red.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
Maybe more horsepower. It is not bad however.

Submitted 2007-10-18 17:10:10


 rufin123

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
drives very well,is roomy,brakes fantastic,runs silenty, sound system is excelent, fearly good miliage,I love how it rides, period.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
Should have an option for a midle pasenger seat, either a fold down or removable seat in between the captain seats.

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
Otherwise is great. Very very elegant.

Submitted 2007-10-15 12:25:44


 DKKOU

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Buick Enclave?
Ride and handling in a big vehicle.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Buick Enclave?
Cut weight to improve fuel economy.

2008 Buick Enclave Review:
Has ride, looks, performance, and features to that make it an outstanding SUV

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