Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer (A couple of pics added)

sgfootball2006 · 06-09-2007, 06:36 PM

My neighbor gets to review cars even when they are rarely on the road. Today I passed by and saw that he had a new enclave fully loaded sitting out front. I went to check it out and to talk to him. The Enclave is one nice vehicle. I felt like I could have sat in it for hours on hours without feeling uncomfortable. The interior and exterior quality were superb. He was sent the Enclave from Michigan all the way to Texas. He just received it yesterday and said he has not really had much time to review it. So far he said he loves the way it handles, the interior comfort, and all of the little gadgets in it. He has not done enough to see fuel economy, but mentioned that he is expecting it to be quite good.

He is a Ford guy since he used to be one of the biggest Ford dealers. He has since sold the dealership and is living one happy retirement.

He said that GM's as well as Ford's new products have had the quality greatly increased in all the new models. We talked about how Toyota has made a huge mistake trying to grow so fast. He mentioned how much of a mistake the new tundra is. He couldn't believe the lack of quality and lack of pre-testing that it has.

Oh and sorry for no pictures. I did not have my camera with me. It is too hot and humid for me to go back out there and take pictures so dont ask

. All you need to know is that it had every feature on it, was the brown color, cashmere leather, the 19" chrome plated wheels, and awd

likearock00 · 06-09-2007, 06:39 PM

How the heck can I get that kind of job? I would love to test vehicles and write up a review on them! Talk about a sweet retirement!!

bhoppes · 06-09-2007, 07:01 PM

I saw a blue Enclave pulling out of the gas station today and it looked really nice. The best part about this Buick, is that it looks different from the other Lambdas.

sgfootball2006 · 06-09-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by likearock00

How the heck can I get that kind of job? I would love to test vehicles and write up a review on them! Talk about a sweet retirement!!

Become a well known dealer who outside of the dealership, has completely unbiased reviews. Haha. He is on the radio here once a week. He talks about the latest in the automotive news, and takes calls from viewers about vehicle purchases. He always tells which vehicles he thinks would suit the caller and he chooses ford as much as he chooses any other product, so he is completely unbiased

PA Dweller · 06-09-2007, 08:47 PM

I saw the Enclave up close and personal in a local parking lot and GM did a beautiful job designing the interior and exterior. The car will be really hot when it gets the V8.

JBsZ06 · 06-09-2007, 09:15 PM

I've seen three of them so far and driven the AWD CXL.

What a great vehicle. Beautiful, quiet luxurous and roomy.

Priced very well.

JB

Quickening · 06-10-2007, 03:02 AM

My only gripe is with most of the colors, the bottom 6 inches of the grey is cheap grey plastic.

**ChevroletRevived** · 06-10-2007, 05:28 PM

First one to use it.

That's really neat that you got to sit in one. Try to get some pictures for us if you can!

AMcA · 06-10-2007, 07:11 PM

Chicago's been awash in new demonstration Enclaves in the past couple weeks. All bronze color, with tan interiors.

They even snagged the privilege of chauffeuring the stars of Oceans 13 for the premier. Somewhere just shy of 10 Enclaves, with a police escort. Quite a sight.

Having seen a lot of them on the road, I've gotta say: nice looking, expensive looking, a real Buick.

PA Dweller · 06-10-2007, 09:32 PM

Has anyone seen the dark blue and/or red Enclave? I really like those colors but I am wondering how good they look in person.

sgfootball2006 · 06-10-2007, 10:22 PM

I have two pictures I took from my house 4 houses down. They are not very detailed since they are so far away, but at least its something

Close Up Crop:

F14CRAZY · 06-11-2007, 12:17 AM

To me the brown is like the only color that belongs on an Enclave

drew630 · 06-11-2007, 12:25 AM

Wow, nice neighborhood.

sgfootball2006 · 06-11-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by drew630

Wow, nice neighborhood.

Yea its a nice area but it is surrounded by the ghetto. That house you see in the pictures is also one of the biggest in the neighborhood. Its nice being able to see nice and expensive cars passing through all the time. Except for the insane lady who drives the hummer on the street like the whole thing is one way. She has almost run me off the road a couple of times.

**ChevroletRevived** · 06-11-2007, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by drew630

Wow, nice neighborhood.

I saw that pic and I was just about to say the same thing. LOL.

Thanks for the pics, sgfootball2006!

06-09-2007, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
sgfootball2006 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Drives: 99 2-Door Tahoe Posts: 1,207	Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer (A couple of pics added) My neighbor gets to review cars even when they are rarely on the road. Today I passed by and saw that he had a new enclave fully loaded sitting out front. I went to check it out and to talk to him. The Enclave is one nice vehicle. I felt like I could have sat in it for hours on hours without feeling uncomfortable. The interior and exterior quality were superb. He was sent the Enclave from Michigan all the way to Texas. He just received it yesterday and said he has not really had much time to review it. So far he said he loves the way it handles, the interior comfort, and all of the little gadgets in it. He has not done enough to see fuel economy, but mentioned that he is expecting it to be quite good. He is a Ford guy since he used to be one of the biggest Ford dealers. He has since sold the dealership and is living one happy retirement. He said that GM's as well as Ford's new products have had the quality greatly increased in all the new models. We talked about how Toyota has made a huge mistake trying to grow so fast. He mentioned how much of a mistake the new tundra is. He couldn't believe the lack of quality and lack of pre-testing that it has. Oh and sorry for no pictures. I did not have my camera with me. It is too hot and humid for me to go back out there and take pictures so dont ask. All you need to know is that it had every feature on it, was the brown color, cashmere leather, the 19" chrome plated wheels, and awd __________________ Last edited by sgfootball2006 : 06-10-2007 at 10:26 PM.

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likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,891	Re: Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer How the heck can I get that kind of job? I would love to test vehicles and write up a review on them! Talk about a sweet retirement!! __________________ Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. -Thomas Jefferson

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bhoppes 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portland, Michigan Drives: 1987 Olds 442 (10,600 miles) 2003 Cadillac Sevill Posts: 410	Re: Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer I saw a blue Enclave pulling out of the gas station today and it looked really nice. The best part about this Buick, is that it looks different from the other Lambdas. __________________ 2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 1989 Cadillac Brouhgam (for sale) 1987 Oldsmobile 442 (6,427 original miles with factory astroroof) 1987 Oldsmobile 442 (10,600 original miles with factory t-tops) 1927 REO Wolverine 6

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PA Dweller 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lords Valley, PA Posts: 3,580	Re: Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer I saw the Enclave up close and personal in a local parking lot and GM did a beautiful job designing the interior and exterior. The car will be really hot when it gets the V8. __________________ *Optional: Possible but not necessary; left to personal choice.* MEANING YOU DON'T PAY FOR IT IF YOU DON'T WANT IT. SO GET OVER YOURSELF. Learn the definition.

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JBsZ06 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Drives: 2001 ZO6 TTP 224/224 114lsa Cam Pkg 396rwhp 380 rw Posts: 1,865	Re: Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer I've seen three of them so far and driven the AWD CXL. What a great vehicle. Beautiful, quiet luxurous and roomy. Priced very well. JB __________________ 2008 Blk C6 M6 w/Z51 & NPP exhaust 2008 CTS AWD 304hp sports suspension

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06-10-2007, 03:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Quickening 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 5,149	Re: Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer My only gripe is with most of the colors, the bottom 6 inches of the grey is cheap grey plastic. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

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ChevroletRevived GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Good Ol United States of America Posts: 8,863	Re: Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer First one to use it. That's really neat that you got to sit in one. Try to get some pictures for us if you can! __________________ GMI's Revitalization in Action Director Check out our latest lineup by Clicking Here If you've got inside news and would like to be a GMInsider, send me a private message or email me HERE.

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AMcA 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,931	Re: Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer Chicago's been awash in new demonstration Enclaves in the past couple weeks. All bronze color, with tan interiors. They even snagged the privilege of chauffeuring the stars of Oceans 13 for the premier. Somewhere just shy of 10 Enclaves, with a police escort. Quite a sight. Having seen a lot of them on the road, I've gotta say: nice looking, expensive looking, a real Buick.

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PA Dweller 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lords Valley, PA Posts: 3,580	Re: Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer Has anyone seen the dark blue and/or red Enclave? I really like those colors but I am wondering how good they look in person. __________________ *Optional: Possible but not necessary; left to personal choice.* MEANING YOU DON'T PAY FOR IT IF YOU DON'T WANT IT. SO GET OVER YOURSELF. Learn the definition.

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sgfootball2006 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Drives: 99 2-Door Tahoe Posts: 1,207	Re: Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer I have two pictures I took from my house 4 houses down. They are not very detailed since they are so far away, but at least its something Close Up Crop: __________________ Last edited by sgfootball2006 : 06-10-2007 at 10:39 PM.

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drew630 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pulaski TN Drives: 04 Silverado Z71 Posts: 2,809	Re: Sat in a Buick Enclave today and talked with the reviewer (A couple of pics added) Wow, nice neighborhood. __________________ My Current Ride: 2004 Z71 Silverado Family: Father 2007 Solstice, Mother 2003 Envoy XL & Bro 2004 Z71 Silverado

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