Cowger: Enclave production slowed by shortages

1957wildcat · 01-16-2008, 09:57 AM

In the January 16, 2008 Lansing State Journal, Gary Cowger of GM said a lack of components is holding down higher production of the Buick Enclave. Here is a direct link to the report
http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...14/1004/news03

jkennedy293 · 01-16-2008, 11:03 AM

Glad to hear that the demand is outstripping supply. As long as it doesn't go on for too long, this is really good news for GM.

Perian · 01-16-2008, 12:11 PM

Sounds like a PR move.

This is not a big deal:

BUICK ENCLAVE Production Update

Platinum Ice Tri-Coat (94U) paint production is scheduled to begin in January 2008

Buick Luxury Package (PCK) may increase lead time by 2 weeks or more as demand is temporarily greater than supply

Center Row Console (DK1) will not be available until 1st Quarter of 2008 Calendar Year - new option

1957wildcat · 01-16-2008, 12:16 PM

It may be of interest to someone in the market for an Enclave.

skylark68 · 01-16-2008, 01:00 PM

Well, it's better than having a billion Enclaves sitting on dealer lots with $8000 off MSRP on the windows...

jbartley · 01-16-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perian

Sounds like a PR move.

This is not a big deal:

BUICK ENCLAVE Production Update

Platinum Ice Tri-Coat (94U) paint production is scheduled to begin in January 2008

Buick Luxury Package (PCK) may increase lead time by 2 weeks or more as demand is temporarily greater than supply

Center Row Console (DK1) will not be available until 1st Quarter of 2008 Calendar Year - new option

finnnaaaallllyyyyy this option shows up!

O_Z · 01-16-2008, 01:18 PM

So, why GM offers 500 buks rebate on 2008 Enclave???

CamaroCrazy · 01-16-2008, 01:26 PM

I'd like to see the 4.5L diesel in here. That torque band would really help get the Enclave moving along better than the current 3.6L V6

04bonnie · 01-16-2008, 01:30 PM

shortage is never GOOD news for GM. People will just go elsewhere if they can't get one. I want one at the end of summer, wonder when I should place my order?

M_RABID · 01-16-2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_Z

So, why GM offers 500 buks rebate on 2008 Enclave???

The $500 rebate was pulled off of the Enclave yesterday. Hope you bought one during the 12 days of THAT program.

And platinum Ice has been cancelled. White Diamond will continue. Not sure what changed their minds on that one. Spazzes!

Bornfromparents · 01-16-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroCrazy

I'd like to see the 4.5L diesel in here. That torque band would really help get the Enclave moving along better than the current 3.6L V6

The Enclave is front wheel drive, the 4.5 has 520 tq, the tranny would
blow apart with that kind of power
but the 2.9 liter diesel that is for Cadilac in Europe would do just fine
It is still heavy on the tq for front wheel drive

scotted73 · 01-16-2008, 03:06 PM

I wish they would be a little more specific of the components that are in short supply. I wonder if it is just Enclave specific or if it also affects the Outlook and Acadia.

bone · 01-16-2008, 05:54 PM

What components? Unless we're told then most will believe it's nothing but PR bull****.

**ChevroletRevived** · 01-16-2008, 07:22 PM

Enclave still in demand! Excellent news, they've managed this launch very well in my opinion. I can't wait until Buick gets more product, I we'll see this enthusiasm for the Enclave carry over to a compelling sedan and other vehicles across the product line

PA Dweller · 01-16-2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bornfromparents

The Enclave is front wheel drive, the 4.5 has 520 tq, the tranny would
blow apart with that kind of power
but the 2.9 liter diesel that is for Cadilac in Europe would do just fine
It is still heavy on the tq for front wheel drive

I would like to see that the way fuel prices are going. Maybe the AWD Enclave can handle it since power can go to all wheels.

01-16-2008, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
1957wildcat 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 193	Cowger: Enclave production slowed by shortages In the January 16, 2008 Lansing State Journal, Gary Cowger of GM said a lack of components is holding down higher production of the Buick Enclave. Here is a direct link to the report http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...14/1004/news03 __________________ B U I C K The bold and the beautiful

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jkennedy293 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 1,283	Re: Cowger: Enclave production slowed by shortages Glad to hear that the demand is outstripping supply. As long as it doesn't go on for too long, this is really good news for GM.

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Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,048	Re: Cowger: Enclave production slowed by shortages Sounds like a PR move. This is not a big deal: BUICK ENCLAVE Production Update Platinum Ice Tri-Coat (94U) paint production is scheduled to begin in January 2008 Buick Luxury Package (PCK) may increase lead time by 2 weeks or more as demand is temporarily greater than supply Center Row Console (DK1) will not be available until 1st Quarter of 2008 Calendar Year - new option

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1957wildcat 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 193	Re: Cowger: Enclave production slowed by shortages It may be of interest to someone in the market for an Enclave. __________________ B U I C K The bold and the beautiful

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01-16-2008, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
O_Z 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Milwaukee Drives: CTS4 Posts: 30	Re: Cowger: Enclave production slowed by shortages So, why GM offers 500 buks rebate on 2008 Enclave???

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CamaroCrazy 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cary, NC Drives: 1994 Camaro Z28 2000 Camaro Posts: 432	Re: Cowger: Enclave production slowed by shortages I'd like to see the 4.5L diesel in here. That torque band would really help get the Enclave moving along better than the current 3.6L V6 __________________ Webshots: My Camaros, the Camaro Concepts, and Buick in China Past Cars: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1984 Chevrolet Impala - 1998 Pontiac Grand Am Present Cars: 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Next Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS

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04bonnie 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 689	Re: Cowger: Enclave production slowed by shortages shortage is never GOOD news for GM. People will just go elsewhere if they can't get one. I want one at the end of summer, wonder when I should place my order?

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scotted73 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Drives: 2007 Outlook XR AWD Posts: 89	Re: Cowger: Enclave production slowed by shortages I wish they would be a little more specific of the components that are in short supply. I wonder if it is just Enclave specific or if it also affects the Outlook and Acadia.

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bone 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,307	Re: Cowger: Enclave production slowed by shortages What components? Unless we're told then most will believe it's nothing but PR bull****. __________________ 1966 Corvair Corsa

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