Just Bought Brand New 2009 Buick Enclave!!!

jkr2106 · 12-30-2008, 10:03 PM

I just did my part to support GM! My grandparents have been looking to replace their '03 Grand Caravan, and were considering buying another. I swayed them to the Enclave and we just took delivery. I'll take pics in the daylight, and post them soon.

We chose a 2009 Buick Enclave CXL FWD with Cocoa Metallic on Cashmere Leather. It has the:
-Entertainment Package 3 (Nav)
-19" chrome wheels
-sunroof
-driver's confidence package
-luxury package
-heated/cooled seats
Got it for $1750 under invoice, so we're pretty happy.

This car is so incredibly beautiful. I think Cocoa has to be one of the best color choices for the Enclave and the Chrome wheels really make it "pop". I've tried to drive it as much as I can and keep seeing people just staring at it. My area, the DC Metro Area, doesn't have a lot of domestics around, so we are among the first Enclave owners.

In terms of the ride and quality, I'm very impressed. There are a lot of details that really make this car worth the money. For starters, the QuietTuning; I always sort of dismissed it, but the Enclave is the quietest crossover (or minivan/SUV for that matter) vehicle I've driven. That quiet definitely adds to the luxury feel and people in the front can actually hear those in the third row. There is also this really cool feature of the adaptive headlamps that I just love. When the car cuts on at night you can see the headlamps articulate outwards and then meet in the middle. I never saw it before because we always test drove in the daylight, but I saw it when we took delivery that night. The doors have the most amazing "thunk" I've ever experienced. The remote start is totally worth it. I'm also glad we waited to '09 and got the [slightly] more responsive engine, bluetooth, and the cooled seats.

I can ramble all night but this is such an amazing car and I hope we can keep if for a really long time.

Edit: I couldn't get the Enclave in the daylight today, but I'm sure to have it tomorrow. Here's some nighttime pics in the mean time.

cyclone · 12-30-2008, 10:27 PM

Congrats!

**GMCSonoma** · 12-30-2008, 10:30 PM

Yeah!

They will love it!!!

Congrats!

Ahmad · 12-30-2008, 10:30 PM

Pictures! Show us pictures!

FenwickHockey65 · 12-30-2008, 10:34 PM

And congrats!!! Thanks for doing your part!

cyclone · 12-30-2008, 10:38 PM

I was considering getting a Enclave earlier this year but then decided it was more than I needed. I got a G8 instead.

cyclone · 12-30-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

And congrats!!! Thanks for doing your part!

Read the article again! He said in the daylight. ( hopefully tomorrow)

MERCURYSABLE08 · 12-30-2008, 11:28 PM

Congrats on the new purchase. You made a great choice. I bet it is absolutely beautiful. I can hardly wait to see the pics

Mr. Burns · 12-30-2008, 11:37 PM

Congrats on your purchase! Unfortunately I have yet to see an Enclave in person anywhere, such a shame because it truly is a great vehicle.

AirCleaner · 12-30-2008, 11:43 PM

Thanks for buying GM..its rare to see a grandchild thoughtful enough to help his grandparents select and purchase a new Buick these days !

drew630 · 12-30-2008, 11:50 PM

Congrats man!! After driving my father's I completely agree with what you said. The Enclave is an incredible vehicle. Enjoy!!

Sal Collaziano · 12-31-2008, 02:24 AM

Congratulations!! I LOVE the Buick Enclave! My wife started talking about her next car (to replace her 300C in about a year) and I added the Enclave to her list of possibilities. Now I just need to get her to take a test drive. I'll be waiting to see those pictures.

megeebee · 12-31-2008, 03:54 AM

Just last month I was given an Enclave to drive when my Cadillac was kept overnight for a repair.

I was so very impressed. First of all, the "Quiet Tuning" thing is not just marketing-smoke. It had to be the most quiet vehicle I can remember driving. And smooth? The ride was wonderful. The seat was one of the most comfortable I have ever sat in. The interior was well executed, but I have to say the center stack and all those little buttons was a liittle overwhelming. But overall, I think it's the best vehicle of its kind.

Htay7500 · 12-31-2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkr2106

I just did my part to support GM! My grandparents have been looking to replace their '03 Grand Caravan, and were considering buying another. I swayed them to the Enclave and we just took delivery. I'll take pics in the daylight, and post them soon.

We chose a 2009 Buick Enclave CXL FWD with Cocoa Metallic on Cashmere Leather. It has the:
-Entertainment Package 3 (Nav)
-19" chrome wheels
-sunroof
-driver's confidence package
-luxury package
-heated/cooled seats
Got it for $1750 under invoice, so we're pretty happy.

This car is so incredibly beautiful. I think Cocoa has to be one of the best color choices for the Enclave and the Chrome wheels really make it "pop". I've tried to drive it as much as I can and keep seeing people just staring at it. My area, the DC Metro Area, doesn't have a lot of domestics around, so we are among the first Enclave owners.
In terms of the ride and quality, I'm very impressed. There are a lot of details that really make this car worth the money. For starters, the QuietTuning; I always sort of dismissed it, but the Enclave is the quietest crossover (or minivan/SUV for that matter) vehicle I've driven. That quiet definitely adds to the luxury feel and people in the front can actually hear those in the third row. There is also this really cool feature of the adaptive headlamps that I just love. When the car cuts on at night you can see the headlamps articulate outwards and then meet in the middle. I never saw it before because we always test drove in the daylight, but I saw it when we took delivery that night. The doors have the most amazing "thunk" I've ever experienced. The remote start is totally worth it. I'm also glad we waited to '09 and got the [slightly] more responsive engine, bluetooth, and the cooled seats.

I can ramble all night but this is such an amazing car and I hope we can keep if for a really long time.

You're in PG though.

MrCritical · 12-31-2008, 09:13 AM

My favorite Buick in the current lineup.

It's also our best seller. I think GM is wrong it going with the Lacrosse over the Enclave, but maybe that's just me.

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jkr2106 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: PG County, MD Drives: '06 Nissan Altima 3.5SL Posts: 425	Just Bought Brand New 2009 Buick Enclave!!! I just did my part to support GM! My grandparents have been looking to replace their '03 Grand Caravan, and were considering buying another. I swayed them to the Enclave and we just took delivery. I'll take pics in the daylight, and post them soon. We chose a 2009 Buick Enclave CXL FWD with Cocoa Metallic on Cashmere Leather. It has the: -Entertainment Package 3 (Nav) -19" chrome wheels -sunroof -driver's confidence package -luxury package -heated/cooled seats Got it for $1750 under invoice, so we're pretty happy. This car is so incredibly beautiful. I think Cocoa has to be one of the best color choices for the Enclave and the Chrome wheels really make it "pop". I've tried to drive it as much as I can and keep seeing people just staring at it. My area, the DC Metro Area, doesn't have a lot of domestics around, so we are among the first Enclave owners. In terms of the ride and quality, I'm very impressed. There are a lot of details that really make this car worth the money. For starters, the QuietTuning; I always sort of dismissed it, but the Enclave is the quietest crossover (or minivan/SUV for that matter) vehicle I've driven. That quiet definitely adds to the luxury feel and people in the front can actually hear those in the third row. There is also this really cool feature of the adaptive headlamps that I just love. When the car cuts on at night you can see the headlamps articulate outwards and then meet in the middle. I never saw it before because we always test drove in the daylight, but I saw it when we took delivery that night. The doors have the most amazing "thunk" I've ever experienced. The remote start is totally worth it. I'm also glad we waited to '09 and got the [slightly] more responsive engine, bluetooth, and the cooled seats. I can ramble all night but this is such an amazing car and I hope we can keep if for a really long time. Edit: I couldn't get the Enclave in the daylight today, but I'm sure to have it tomorrow. Here's some nighttime pics in the mean time. __________________ Family garage: '06 Nissan Altima 3.5SL (me/dad) '04 Nissan Maxima 3.5SL (mom/sister) '09 Buick Enclave CXL FWD (grandparents) see it here '95 Cadillac DeVille (spare) Last edited by jkr2106 : 01-01-2009 at 01:31 PM. Reason: Daytime Pics Added!

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cyclone 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Drives: '08 2500HD , Pontiac G8, '59 IMPALA Posts: 1,623	Re: Just Bought Brand New 2009 Buick Enclave!!! I was considering getting a Enclave earlier this year but then decided it was more than I needed. I got a G8 instead. __________________ 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 2009 Pontiac G8 GT 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LTZ 4WD 1959 Chevrolet Impala

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