Saw an Enclave

goochman · 07-22-2007, 04:42 PM

My family and I were walking down the boardwalk (we have an interest in the Acadia) when I see some familiar tailights, but they didnt look correct - I then notice the back hatch is a bit different and get the Holy ****, an Enclave!

My wife had only seen th einternet pics but in person in the Platinum color it looked fantastic! I think we are not on the Enclave list vs Acadia (though I do want the HUD

) - Checking the internet a few dealers have them and $500 off MSRP is all they are offering at this time and not many are around.

Pictures dont do this thing justice - The Outlook and Acadia dont look much different to me, but the Buick def has a few extras which seperate it from its siblings

TahoeMikeZ71 · 07-22-2007, 04:46 PM

I saw a bunch of them along with the Acadia the past week.

likearock00 · 07-22-2007, 04:46 PM

And? I saw one yesterday. There are a few of them out now in the world now.

There won't be much of a rebate as long as demand stays high.

johnstarnes · 07-22-2007, 04:47 PM

I saw my first Enclave here in Tampa a few days ago....looks great in real life! But I was struck by how BIG it is....I pictured it a bit more lithe and nimble looking....I wonder how many MPG it gets.

mbukukanyau · 07-22-2007, 04:50 PM

, must I use this on you all? Surely

JBsZ06 · 07-22-2007, 04:54 PM

I'm shopping for a new family car. I'm looking at zn enclave cxl AWD or CTS AWD

With that I've driving the Enclave CXL and its quite the vehicle. A true luxury Buick done very very well.

Quiet, smooth and beautiful. Just a bit larger a vehicle than my family needs.

Still in the running and once I personally view the new Cadillac CTS in person I will decide between the two.

1500 off msrp of both vehicles is fair.

Price is about the same.

Both great vehicles.

unkillsam · 07-22-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBsZ06

I'm shopping for a new family car. I'm looking at zn enclave cxl AWD or CTS AWD

With that I've driving the Enclave CXL and its quite the vehicle. A true luxury Buick done very very well.

Quiet, smooth and beautiful. Just a bit larger a vehicle than my family needs.

Still in the running and once I personally view the new Cadillac CTS in person I will decide between the two.

1500 off msrp of both vehicles is fair.

Price is about the same.

Both great vehicles.

No, paying MSRP to GM is fair. The Enclave and CTS are some of the first no excuse vehicles GM has put out in years.

GM deserves MSRP for these vehicles, especially since they are priced lower then the competition to begin with.

**ChevroletRevived** · 07-22-2007, 05:23 PM

I've seen quite a few Enclave's in person now. Truly a beautiful looking automobile. I've never seen a better looking crossover.

JBsZ06 · 07-22-2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unkillsam

No, paying MSRP to GM is fair. The Enclave and CTS are some of the first no excuse vehicles GM has put out in years.

GM deserves MSRP for these vehicles, especially since they are priced lower then the competition to begin with.

I agree with you but I can get 1500 off msrp and I think its a pretty good idea to take the discount.

Great vehicles for sure but a little negotiation makes sense when the dealers seemed amicable to do it.

Edmunds.com is pretty cool.

The dealers email the discount they are offering on the vehicle you optioned up.

The CTS although not ready on edmunds I made the offer and the dealer took it.

Worked for me.

unkillsam · 07-22-2007, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBsZ06

I agree with you but I can get 1500 off msrp and I think its a pretty good idea to take the discount.

Great vehicles for sure but a little negotiation makes sense when the dealers seemed amicable to do it.

Edmunds.com is pretty cool.

The dealers email the discount they are offering on the vehicle you optioned up.

The CTS although not ready on edmunds I made the offer and the dealer took it.

Worked for me.

I didn't mean to say you should not take a discount if it is available. Rather, it would be ignorant for the average car buyer to expect such a large discount on these 2 vehicles in the first year of production when they will both be hot.

Quickening · 07-22-2007, 05:58 PM

I've checked out an Enclave and they are great vehicles. I sat in every possible place they were all comfortable, except the middle of the 3rd row (just a little too flat), but thats how all middle seats are. Being Buick, it could stand to have some LED brake lights, or at least accent lights. Bluetooth.

And the only true gripe I have with it, is the rear a/c of all the Lambdas. You can not make it any cooler than the front passengers, only 10 degrees hotter and control the fan speed. Stupid considering the Tahoe/Burban have been able to control their rear temperature 10 years ago.

My mom is looking at one to downsize into from a Suburban.

JBsZ06 · 07-22-2007, 07:57 PM

The enclave is an amazing value. The vehicle was exactly what a growing family needs. Its quality was quite impressive.

If I had one negative on the 7 passenger Enclave, it was that

I don't need that big a vehicle for my families needs.

I would hope that down the road GM might make a X3 sized Enclave. That would work for me.

Whether its a cadillac or a buick it doesn't matter to me.

I realize thats not a popular position compared to the 7 passenger Enclave and I am looking to buy a vehicle this year. When I found out the CTS is available for AWD that peaked my interest in that sedan option.

The nice part is I'm shopping both vehicles at the same dealership. If I don't like the CTS in person as I do on the internet photos I've seen then I'll buy the Enclave and deal with the extra room as a selling point when and if I decide to sell it down the road.

The enclave was that nice of a vehicle. I remember driving over railroad tracks and not even noticing a difference. Thats how well the vehicle rode.

I remember driving with the window down and hearing the nearby traffic. Then I put the window up and it was an amazing silence.

The reported fuel mileage is impressive for such a fine vehicle. The engine although not powerful in the same vein as my 485hp modified C5 Z06, it was more than I anticipated for such a large vehicle. The motor in the Enclave is impressive and of high quality.

GM deserves a lot of credit for the enclave.

rmodys · 07-22-2007, 09:09 PM

I saw one in silver the other day, boy it looks great! Even better in person.

goodcase · 07-22-2007, 09:33 PM

They're normal around here now. My local dealer has a few instock too.

01sunfire01 · 07-22-2007, 10:10 PM

i saw my first one the other day turning into the supermarket parking lot. it was red to tone and some lady that looked to be in ther 30s was driveing it

07-22-2007, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
goochman 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,009	Saw an Enclave My family and I were walking down the boardwalk (we have an interest in the Acadia) when I see some familiar tailights, but they didnt look correct - I then notice the back hatch is a bit different and get the Holy ****, an Enclave! My wife had only seen th einternet pics but in person in the Platinum color it looked fantastic! I think we are not on the Enclave list vs Acadia (though I do want the HUD ) - Checking the internet a few dealers have them and $500 off MSRP is all they are offering at this time and not many are around. Pictures dont do this thing justice - The Outlook and Acadia dont look much different to me, but the Buick def has a few extras which seperate it from its siblings __________________ ------------ Goochman 2008 Buick Enclave CXL 2004 325Xi

07-22-2007, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
TahoeMikeZ71 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,419	Re: Saw an Enclave I saw a bunch of them along with the Acadia the past week. __________________

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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: Saw an Enclave And? I saw one yesterday. There are a few of them out now in the world now. There won't be much of a rebate as long as demand stays high. __________________ Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. -Thomas Jefferson

07-22-2007, 04:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnstarnes 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,033	Re: Saw an Enclave I saw my first Enclave here in Tampa a few days ago....looks great in real life! But I was struck by how BIG it is....I pictured it a bit more lithe and nimble looking....I wonder how many MPG it gets.

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07-22-2007, 04:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
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: Saw an Enclave I'm shopping for a new family car. I'm looking at zn enclave cxl AWD or CTS AWD With that I've driving the Enclave CXL and its quite the vehicle. A true luxury Buick done very very well. Quiet, smooth and beautiful. Just a bit larger a vehicle than my family needs. Still in the running and once I personally view the new Cadillac CTS in person I will decide between the two. 1500 off msrp of both vehicles is fair. Price is about the same. Both great vehicles. __________________ 2008 Blk C6 M6 w/Z51 & NPP exhaust 2008 CTS AWD 304hp sports suspension

07-22-2007, 05:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChevroletRevived GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Good Ol United States of America Posts: 8,863	Re: Saw an Enclave I've seen quite a few Enclave's in person now. Truly a beautiful looking automobile. I've never seen a better looking crossover. __________________ 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.

07-22-2007, 05:58 PM	#11 (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: Saw an Enclave I've checked out an Enclave and they are great vehicles. I sat in every possible place they were all comfortable, except the middle of the 3rd row (just a little too flat), but thats how all middle seats are. Being Buick, it could stand to have some LED brake lights, or at least accent lights. Bluetooth. And the only true gripe I have with it, is the rear a/c of all the Lambdas. You can not make it any cooler than the front passengers, only 10 degrees hotter and control the fan speed. Stupid considering the Tahoe/Burban have been able to control their rear temperature 10 years ago. My mom is looking at one to downsize into from a Suburban. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

07-22-2007, 07:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
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: Saw an Enclave The enclave is an amazing value. The vehicle was exactly what a growing family needs. Its quality was quite impressive. If I had one negative on the 7 passenger Enclave, it was that I don't need that big a vehicle for my families needs. I would hope that down the road GM might make a X3 sized Enclave. That would work for me. Whether its a cadillac or a buick it doesn't matter to me. I realize thats not a popular position compared to the 7 passenger Enclave and I am looking to buy a vehicle this year. When I found out the CTS is available for AWD that peaked my interest in that sedan option. The nice part is I'm shopping both vehicles at the same dealership. If I don't like the CTS in person as I do on the internet photos I've seen then I'll buy the Enclave and deal with the extra room as a selling point when and if I decide to sell it down the road. The enclave was that nice of a vehicle. I remember driving over railroad tracks and not even noticing a difference. Thats how well the vehicle rode. I remember driving with the window down and hearing the nearby traffic. Then I put the window up and it was an amazing silence. The reported fuel mileage is impressive for such a fine vehicle. The engine although not powerful in the same vein as my 485hp modified C5 Z06, it was more than I anticipated for such a large vehicle. The motor in the Enclave is impressive and of high quality. GM deserves a lot of credit for the enclave. __________________ 2008 Blk C6 M6 w/Z51 & NPP exhaust 2008 CTS AWD 304hp sports suspension

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rmodys 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Drives: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Che Posts: 9,499	Re: Saw an Enclave I saw one in silver the other day, boy it looks great! Even better in person. __________________ 1986 Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

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goodcase 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2004 Sunfire Posts: 1,029	Re: Saw an Enclave They're normal around here now. My local dealer has a few instock too.

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